Durin guided his race through a time of prosperity, including being the first Dwarf to receive a Ring of Power. Michael Mizrahi portrayed the older Thráin in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

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The stone became the heirloom of the line of Durin, Thorin’s house. It was said that any who possessed the gem could call upon the seven armies of the dwarves to ride to battle in their defense.

New Zealand $1 coins in celebration of director Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' world premiere in Wellington on Nov. 28, 2012. From left: three of the 13 dwarves, Gandalf, and ...

Anytime she, Durin, and Elrond are onscreen, you feel like you're hanging out with the best of friends. It doesn't matter whether you're a dwarf or an elf: In Tolkien's world, friendship and ...

The Doors of Durin, also known as the Elven Door, were built to further enhance this relationship. This westernmost entrance into the dwarven realm allowed greater contact with Eregion.

Throughout the course of The Hobbit trilogy, it’s learned that Thorin does in fact have heirs to his kingdom through his sister, Dís. Dís is the mother of two young dwarves in Thorin’s ...

What’s in King Durin’s Box? Image Source: Amazon Studios Firstly, it should be noted that at least at the time of publication, the contents of the box are still unknown. All of these are ...

Durin hadn’t seen Elron in a long time before ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ began Elrond goes to visit Durin to ask for the dwarves’ help. To Durin, this was a surprise visit.

The Rings of Power/Amazon Last week saw Durin swear Elrond to secrecy about the discovery of Mithril in one of Khazad-dûm’s mines—a pact that could spell disaster if Elrond betrays his trust.

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