Owain Arthur's Durin IV is shown in The Rings of Power trailer footage holding a silvery nugget of metal, which he proclaims could be the "beginning of a new era." This ore was widely assumed to be mithril, and Durin III's chest most likely contains a chunk of the precious metal.

What is Durin hiding from Elrond?

Prince Durin has been secretly mining mithril from the depths of Khazad-dûm. The idea of mining a mineral isn't groundbreaking, but mithril has a significant history in Middle-earth. A history that is just beginning in The Rings of Power series and will have a heavy impact on Middle-earth in the present and future.

Why was Durin so important?

There, in the caves above the lake, he founded the city of Khazad-dûm and for many years, it was the greatest Dwarven city in Middle-earth. Durin founded the House of Durin and his people became known as Durin's folk, or the Longbeards. His people were Dwarves that joined him from other kindreds west and east.

Why did Elrond betray Durin?

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In his defense, Elrond has tried to convey this to Durin. But what nobody knew was that Elrond was manipulated by Celebrimbor and High King Gil-Galad. Both elves already knew about Mithril and wanted to confirm that the dwarves were able to mine it.

What is the secret door to Moria?

The Doors of Durin, also known as the West-gate, the West-door of Moria, or Elven Door, were built into the Walls of Moria in the dark cliffs of the Silvertine, and formed the western entrance to the great Dwarven city of Khazad-dûm.

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Why didn t Gimli know about Moria?

Combining the poor communication between Erebor and Moria with the Dwarves' extended lifespans, Gimli might not have known about the fall of Moria simply because Erebor had not grown too worried about the lack of information yet.

What does it say above the doors of Durin?

Upon their sheer surfaces were inlaid the initials of their makers, the king, and the riddling inscription 'Speak friend and enter'. While the Dwarves enjoyed many long years of tranquil prosperity, the day finally came when war and death invaded Khazad-dûm and the Doors of Durin were sealed.

Is Gimli related to Durin?

Gimli had wanted to accompany his father on the quest to reclaim Erebor, but at age 62 he was deemed too young. He was a remote descendant of Durin the Deathless, chief of the Seven Fathers of the Dwarves and ancestor of the Longbeards.

Did Durin disown his son?

In episode 7, King Durin III discovered his son Durin IV trying to mine more mithril for the elves. He disowned his son in one of the show's most heartbreaking scenes yet.

Does Elrond break Durin's promise?

And guess what? Elrond honors the heck out of that promise, even when High King Gil-galad (Benjamin Walker) pressures him to break his word and reveal the dwarves' discovery of mithril. Sorry, Gil-galad, nothing comes between Elrond and Durin. Nothing!

Is Durin Gimli's Father?

Gimli was born in the Blue Mountains during a time of exile for the Durin's Folk, about a century after the tragic destruction of Dale and the Sacking of Erebor by Smaug the Golden. His father was Glóin, a direct descendant of King Náin II and, through him, of Durin the Deathless.

Was Durin killed by the Balrog?

The Balrog killed Durin VI, the Dwarf-King of Khazad-dûm, whereafter it was called Durin's Bane by the Dwarves. Avarice, principally for mithril, drove the dwarves to go too deep and awaken the Balrog.

Is Durin Gimli's grandpa?

Born in TA 2879, Gimli was the son of Glóin and a nephew of Óin, both former companions of Bilbo Baggins. He was a descendant of Durin the Deathless, father of the first house of the Dwarven people. Gimli was descended from, but was not a member of the royal line.

Is Durin no longer a prince?

You may recall toward the end of the first season of The Rings of Power that Prince Durin IV's father, King Durin III stripped his son of all his titles and status. This move came as a result of Prince Durin IV's sharing mithril with Elrond. King Durin III viewed this as a betrayal in the ongoing dwarves v.

Who woke the Balrog?

For more than five millennia, the Balrog hibernated in his deep hiding place at the roots of the mountains in Khazad-dûm. He remained undisturbed throughout the Second Age and most of the Third, before the mithril-miners of dwarf-King Durin VI awoke him in T.A. 1980.

Who defeated Morgoth?

He will fight in the Last Battle against the Valar and their allies, but will ultimately be slain by Túrin Turambar, the Man he cursed. By finally defeating Morgoth, Túrin will avenge not only himself, but all members of the race of Men.

Is Gimli son of Durin?

Gimli, son of Glóin, is a Dwarf from the line of Durin of the Dwarves of Erebor. His father, Glóin, was one of the 12 dwarves who set out with Thorin Oakenshield in his quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug, as told in The Hobbit.

Who killed King Durin?

In the Third Age, the more easily accessible seams of mithril were exhausted, and the Dwarves dug deeper until they disturbed a Balrog, a powerful fire-demon. It killed King Durin VI, acquiring the name Durin's Bane, and then Náin I, his son. The Dwarves abandoned Khazad-dûm and fled into Wilderland.

Who is Thorin in relation to Durin?

Thorin I (Third Age 2035 – 2289, died aged 254) was the King of Durin's Folk for 99 years, succeeding his father, Thráin I, on his death in T.A. 2190. Thorin was the heir of Durin the Deathless being the great-grandson of Durin VI.

What happened between Durin and Elrond?

Durin and Elrond are revealed to have been long-time friends, but Durin feels sour due to Elrond's 20-year absence. Over the course of the first season, the friends reconnect despite old wounds, with their storyline tied to the discovery of mithril, a rare ore in Khazad-dûm's mines.

Is Gimli the only dwarf?

Gimli is not the last of the dwarves. This is a common misconception because Gimli is the only dwarf who gets a fair amount of coverage in the franchise. Lord of the Rings focuses its narrative primarily on the affairs of men, elves, and hobbits. Dwarves are a secluded race that lives in the mountains.

Is Thorin Oakenshield in the line of Durin?

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Aulë forged the Seven Fathers of the Dwarves to teach his skill and thus created the race of Dwarves. Thorin specifically belongs to the family line of Durin that dates back to the First Age of Middle-earth.

Who ended the line of Durin?

Thorin, Fili, and Kili were the male heirs of the first line of Durin, the dominant line. They were the ones in line for the crown and the kingship, in that order. When they died, the first line of Durin was extinguished, but not the line altogether. The next male heir was Dain Ironfoot, Lord of the Iron Hills.

Was Thorin the last of the line of Durin?

Thorin (and Fili and Kili) were only the most immediate branch of the line of Durin, but Dain and most of the Company are descended from Durin as well. So as far as the movies saying that Azog vowed to wipe out Durin's line, he didn't even come close to getting there.