Balin

Balin
Gender Male Race dwarf Region Ered Luin Area Thorin's Gate Dungeon Silver Deep Map Ref [14.6S, 101.5W]

Balin was son of Fundin, brother to Dwalin, friend of Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, and many other prominent characters of Middle-earth. He was one of fourteen who took off from Bag End on the Quest of Erebor, led by Thorin Oakenshield.

Balin left Erebor in TA 2989 and made for Moria (Book of Mazarbul). However, this valiant and foolish attempt ended when Orcs invaded the Dwarf-strongholds and took all their outposts. Balin went alone into Dimrill Dale to look upon the Mirrormere in TA 2294, where he was slain by an orc archer. Balin's company all perished soon after he died, and his tomb now lies in the Chamber of Mazarbul, a sad reminder of the terrible shadows and evil breeding in Moria.

New Dwarf charades briefly meet Balin, who is talking to Dwalin as they prepare to leave for the Lonely Mountain, in the dwarf introduction instance.

Quest Involvement

• [1] Intro (Dwarf), Instance: Into the Silver Deep

Balin (Azanulbizar)

Balin
Gender Male Race dwarf Region Azanulbizar, T.A. 2799 Settlement Amdân, the Threshold Map Ref [63.7N, 135.0W]

Balin is seen again in Azanulbizar, T.A. 2799, where the Haban'akkâ of Thráin wages war against Azog in vengeance for Thrór. He sits next to his brother Dwalin, his father Fundin, and his grandfather Farin.

Quest Involvement

• [130] Instance: Council of the Seven
• [130] Instance: Bonds of Oak and Iron
• [130] Instance: A Final Reckoning