Dáin II Ironfoot, King under the Mountain
King Under the Mountain
Dain Ironfoot, son of Nain and cousin to Thorin, is now King under the Mountain. Once lord of the Iron Hills, he has ruled over Erebor since the death of his cousin Thorin Oakenshield following the Battle of Five Armies.
He has overseen an unprecedented period of peace and prosperity for the Dwarves of the Lonely Mountain. King Dain is stern and proud, known throughout the land as a strong ruler. He has forged peace not only with the Men of Lake-town but also the Elves of Mirkwood, and he became famed for his generosity. By replenishing the long-dwindled wealth of Durin’s folk and brokering alliances with his neighbours, Dain has assured Erebor’s position as the mightiest stronghold in the North. He does, however, remain suspicious of his new allies; he has a deep mistrust of Elves, and while he trusts Bard, he is wary of the weakness of Men as far as the temptations of the Shadow are concerned.
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