Middle-earth

Character

Thrór

Grandfather of Thorin and King under the Mountain before Smaug, later slain by the Orc Azog.

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

Overview

Thrór’s hoard drew Smaug to Erebor, and his death at Azog’s hands began the war that shaped Thorin’s life.

DwarvesDurin's Folk

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.