... ridge to the northeast side. Gandalf finds the doorway between two great trees. It is engraved with elfish writing; Frodo cannot understand it. It bears symbols of elves and dwarves together. Elves and Dwarves used to be friends but are no longer (for an almost forgotten reason). Gimli and Legolas argue about ... This was the original source of the dwarves' wealth. Ironically, it was also the source of their downfall. They mined too deep and released something evil and hideous. When they were producing mithril everyone wanted it. Elves love it. Sauron covets it. Bilbo's mithril coverlet ...

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• Approx Pages: 31
• Grade Level: High School

... Bard, a human, then the Lonely Mountains. Their main quest is to get the treasure belonging to the dwarves. In the Lonely Mountains, the evil dragon Smaug is keeping the treasure. Bard eventually kills the dragon after his town is burnt to the ground. The dwarves retain their gold, although ... on "Middle-Earth" and know how every race "works" and takes for granted what they are and what purpose they serve. Although most wizards destroy evil, it is only because they harm the world in which they live in. Characters Bilbo Baggins - The idol of the story. Bilbo is a hobbit, ... Lonely Moun...

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• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: High School