What happened to Thorin Oakenshield in Lord of the Rings?

During the battle, Thorin was mortally wounded, but he made his peace with Bilbo before he died. When Thorin died, he was buried with the Arkenstone, and Orcrist was returned and laid upon his tomb. Thorin was succeeded as leader of Durin’s Folk by his cousin Dáin.

What was wrong with Thorin?

Thorin was already filled with vengefulness towards Smaug and Thranduil, and in that state of mind, easily succumbed to the ‘dragon sickness”. As far as the book is concerned, the Master was given some of the gold, and already being a greedy fellow, quickly fell under the dragon sickness.

What does Thorin Oakenshield look like?

Unlike many other adaptations where Thorin is depicted as white-haired, Thorin is portrayed as younger looking (in the original book he was the oldest of the Dwarves in the Company; in the movies he appears to be roughly in the middle of the thirteen age-wise).

Who is Thorin III Stonehelm?

Thorin III Stonehelm was the son and heir of Dáin II Ironfoot of Durin’s folk, who was king of the Dwarves of Erebor and the Iron Hills in Rhovanion . Thorin Stonehelm was born in the Iron Hills to Lord Dáin Ironfoot.

What did Thorin III do in The Hobbit?

Thorin III helped rebuild the Lonely Mountain and Dale, and prospered. His realm became a close ally of the Reunited Kingdom of Arnor and Gondor of King Elessar . During his rule, Gimli, son of Glóin, led a number of Dwarves south to the Glittering Caves, where a new city was settled.

Why is Thorin II Oakenshield not mentioned in The Lord of the Rings?

Thorin II Oakenshield was largely unmentioned within the main text of The Lord of the Rings because he was a failed destiny focus. (Before proceeding to the rest of the answer below, please read Thomas Snerdley’s answer to What unusual powers did Arwen Undómiel have? so you’ll understand the meaning and implications of the term “destiny focus”.)

What inspired Tolkien to write The Lord of the Rings?

Tolkien’s experiences as a soldier during the First World War understandably shaped his literary magnum opus, and it’s no coincidence that The Lord of the Rings centers around a “war to end all wars.” However, the influence of Tolkien’s time in the trenches runs far deeper than the basic premise.