Middle-earth

Character

Thráin II

Father of Thorin Oakenshield, captured and tormented by Sauron, from whom Sauron took a Dwarf-ring.

Supplementary writingsFrom posthumously published works, notes, drafts or appendices.
Race & kind
Dwarves of Durin’s Folk
Allegiance
Durin's Folk
Gender
Male
Thráin II

Overview

Thráin’s fate links the quest of Erebor to the larger history of the Rings: he was imprisoned in Dol Guldur and his Ring taken by Sauron.

DwarvesDurin's Folk

Relationships

Sources

  • The Hobbit · 1937

    Published in Tolkien’s lifetime. The primary narrative of Bilbo’s journey.

  • Unfinished Tales · 1980

    Expanded and alternative accounts of the First, Second and Third Ages.