Bósi
Bósi, son of Bifur of Thorin's Company, is a dwarf originating from the Iron Hills. Together with his cousin Brogur, son of Bofur, he founds the Iron Garrison; an expedition of dwarves from Erebor and the Iron Hills, to reclaim Khazad-dûm for their King, Dáin II Ironfoot. He also has a son named Bori.
Bósi plays a large part of the Epic quest chain and appears at many places throughout the story.
Bósi (The Walls of Moria)
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The first time we encounter Bósi, he can be found at the Walls of Moria, after having travelled through the Misty Mountains and Eregion, to come to Moria from the West.
Quest Involvement
- [50] Volume II, Book 1, Chapter 3: Bósi the Dwarf
- [50] Volume II, Book 1, Chapter 4: Outside the Gate
- [50] Volume II, Book 1, Chapter 5: Handling the Situation
- [50] Volume II, Book 1, Chapter 6: Cousin Brogur
- [50] Volume II, Book 1, Chapter 7: Wolf-voices on the Wind
- [50] Volume II, Book 1, Chapter 8: Before the Doors of Durin
- [50] Volume II, Book 1, Instance: Before the Doors of Durin
- [52] Volume II, Foreword, Book 2: Echoes in the Dark
Quotes
- "Hello, <name>."
- "How goes the work, friend?"
- "We'll get those pick-axes to the workers right away."
- "There is still a great deal of work to be done."
Bósi (Chamber of the Crossroads)
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After entering Khazad-dûm, Bósi is found at the Chamber of the Crossroads in Durin's Way. He also makes an appearance at the Chamber of Leadership in the Twenty-first Hall of Zelem-melek.
Quest Involvement
Volume II, Book 2:
- [53] Chapter 1: New Residents
- [53] Chapter 2: Store-houses of the Western Halls
- [53] Chapter 3: Zigilburk the Unrivaled
- [54] Chapter 6: Goblins in the Western Halls
- [54] Chapter 7: The Empty Passage
Volume II, Book 3:
- [56] Chapter 3: Inside the Chamber of Mazarbul
- [56] Chapter 4: A Grudge Against Goblins
- [56] Chapter 5: Words of Caution
- [57] Chapter 8: Mazog's Reach
- [57] Chapter 9: We Cannot Get Out
Volume II, Book 4:
Volume II, Book 5:
Volume II, Book 6:
Volume II, Book 7:
- [60] Instance: Sons of Leaf and Stone Solo only
- [60] Chapter 4: A Tense Alliance
Volume II, Book 8:
Allegiance Quests:
Bósi (Nan Celebrant)
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When the situation in Moria takes a dire turn, Bósi travels to Lothlórien to plead for the help of the Elves of the Golden Wood.
Quest Involvement
Bósi (Hall Under the Mountain)
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Surviving the catastrophe of Moria, Bósi returns to Erebor to serve his King, Thorin III. He can be found on the left side of the Hall Under the Mountain, not far from the entrance.
Quest Involvement
- [110] Chapter 5: Flight from Khazad-dûm
- [110] Chapter 6: The King Under the Mountain
- [110] Chapter 7: A True Friend of Durin's Folk
Bósi (Annâk-khurfu)
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After the defeat of the Iron Garrison Bósi is commanded by King Thorin III to follow Prince Durin into Elderslade to reclaim Gundabad. He goes, though the loss of Khazad-dûm and many of the dwarves of the Iron Garrison weigh on him. He arrives at the Keep of Annâk-khurfu with Bori and Bróin, though he is seen in battle during the War of Three Peaks [99.1S, 18.0W] and at the Gates of Gundabad, when the Gabil'akkâ at last enters the Mountain-home.
Quest Involvement
The Legacy of Durin and the Trials of the Dwarves:
- [130] Chapter 3.6: Survivors
- [130] Chapter 4.5: Hammer, Axe, and Sword
- [131] Instance: Breaking Through
Bósi (Gundabad)
After breaking through and entering the Noble Court of Gundabad, Bósi leads many dwarves formerly of the Iron Garrison on expeditions deeper into the halls of Gundabad. He can be found often in the company of Bori and Bróin throughout the Mountain-home.
Quest Involvement
The Legacy of Durin and the Trials of the Dwarves:
- [132] Chapter 5.4: A Weapon of Light
- [134] Chapter 7.1: The Houses of Rest
- [134] Chapter 7.2: So Say the Legends
- [134] Chapter 7.3: Skulls of Shakhajât
- [137] Chapter 8.2: Broken Bones, Broken Hearts
- [137] Chapter 8.4: An Insult Never to Be Forgotten
- [138] Chapter 8.5: Assault on Clovengap
- [138] Chapter 8.6: The Beauty of Akrakír
- [138] Chapter 8.7: The Rimed Passage
- [139] Instance: The Mystery of Zul-mazal
- [140] Chapter 11.5: Gundabad is Ours!