How is Balin described in The Hobbit?

Balin is portrayed to be the wiser, more social and skeptical individual in Thorin and Company. He is kind, sly and brave, an excellent fighter. Thorin, at one point, quoted on Balin’s skill as a fighter.

What happened to Balin after the Hobbit?

The Fellowship later came upon Balin’s tomb in the Chamber of Mazarbul, and learnt of his fate from the dwarves’ book of records, the Book of Mazarbul. It told how Balin discovered Durin’s Axe, and established a small colony, but it was overrun by orcs and Balin was killed by an orc archer in Dimrill Dale.

How old was Balin when Erebor fell?

7 years old
Balin, born in T.A. 2763, was 178 years old and the eldest of the Dwarves after Thorin. In the movies he is portrayed as an old Dwarf, very likely older than Thorin. He must also be slightly older than in the book where he is 7 years old at the time of the Sacking of Erebor.

Why is Balin important in the Hobbit?

Balin is the group’s watchman. When the group of dwarves is waiting for Bilbo to join them, he’s the one that sees the hobbit running toward them from far off. Bilbo is separated from the dwarves inside the goblin fortress in the Misty Mountain, which is where he finds the magic ring that turns him invisible.

Did Balin know AZOG was alive?

TL;DR Gandalf and Balin knew Azog was alive and there’s a lot of backstory concerning Thrain that we’re gonna learn in the upcoming films.

How do you pronounce Balin from The Hobbit?

Balin was spoken as ‘Bahlin’ by both Gimli and Gandalf. Gloin can be heard multiple times as well.

How is Gimli related to Balin?

Gimli was of the royal line, but not close to the succession; he was the third cousin once removed of Dáin II Ironfoot, king of Durin’s Folk, and the first cousin once removed of Balin, also one of Bilbo’s former companions, and later briefly Lord of Moria.