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− | {{Hero_Infobox|image = Balin.jpg|alias = Son of Fundin|origin = ''The Hobbit''}}'''Balin '''is a main character in ''The Hobbit'' and the film trilogy. He is the older brother of [[Dwalin]] and cousin of Oin and Gloin. |
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+ | |occupation = Lord of Moria |
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+ | |goals = Help Thorin to reclaim Erebor from Smaug<br>Re-establish the Moria Kingdom to its former glory (failed) |
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+ | |family = Fundin <small>(father, deceased)</small><br>[[Dwalin]] <small>(brother)</small><br>Farin <small>(grandfather; deceased)</small><br>Gróin <small>(uncle; deceased)</small><br>Óin and Glóin <small>(cousins)</small><br>[[Gimli]] <small>(cousin once removed)</small> |
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+ | |friends = Thorin Oakenshield, Bilbo Baggins, Dwalin, Óin, Glóin, Fíli, Kíli, Dori, Nori, Ori, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, Gandalf, Elrond, BeornThranduil, Bain, Bard the Bowman, Sigrid, Tilda,Legolas, Gimli, Dáin Ironfoot|enemies = Smaug, Sauron, Orcs, Azog the Defiler, Bolg}}'''Balin '''is one of the secondary protagonists in ''The Hobbit'' and the film trilogy. He is the older brother of [[Dwalin]] and cousin of Oin and Gloin. |
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== Books == |
== Books == |
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=== The Hobbit === |
=== The Hobbit === |
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=== The Fellowship of the Ring === |
=== The Fellowship of the Ring === |
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== The Hobbit (1977) == |
== The Hobbit (1977) == |
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== The Hobbit trilogy == |
== The Hobbit trilogy == |
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== Personality == |
== Personality == |
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Revision as of 19:10, 23 September 2019
Balin is one of the secondary protagonists in The Hobbit and the film trilogy. He is the older brother of Dwalin and cousin of Oin and Gloin.
Books
The Hobbit
Balin is the second dwarf to appear at Bag End and greet Bilbo Baggins.
The Fellowship of the Ring
It is revealed that Balin led an expedition of dwarves, Ori and Oin included, to reclaim the longlost city of Moria. However he was killed by orcs and given a tomb. The Fellowship, while passing through, discovered Balin's tomb.
The Hobbit (1977)
Balin was voiced by Don Messick. Out of all the dwarves, Balin is one of the few to speak. His role remains pretty much the same in the film..
The Hobbit trilogy
In Peter Jackson's adaptation for The Hobbit, Ken Stott portrayed Balin in all three films.
Personality
Balin is one of Thorin's oldest friends and companions, and closest friends growing up (other than Dwalin). He was very fond of his brother, Dwalin, shown when they both laugh when they see each other's presence and bonk heads together. During the course of the journey, Balin forms a friendship with the company's burglar, Bilbo Baggins, and often teaches the hobbit about Dwarf culture.