Erebor

• A raven, Roac, comes to Erebor, sent by Dain.

• Thorin observes the Elvenking’s armies. He sends Roac back with a message for Dain to bring a host of armoured dwarves.
• The dwarves fortify the gate of Erebor.

• Bard comes to speak with Thorin. Thorin refuses to give up any treasure and will not speak with Thranduil.
• Bilbo attempts to convince the dwarves against war.
• Bilbo takes the Arkenstone and sneaks down to the camps.

The Camps

• Bilbo is found by Gandalf who takes him to Bard and Thranduil.
• Bilbo gives Thranduil the Arkenstone.

Erebor

• The next day, Bard shows Thorin the Arkenstone.
• Thorin kicks Bilbo out of the mountain.
• Dain and his dwarves arrive but are blocked by Bard. The dwarves ready to attack.
• Gandalf stands between the armies and tells of Bolg coming from the north.
• The three armies protect the mountain against Bolg. The goblins gain the upper hand.
• Thorin leads the dwarves out of the mountain.
• The Eagles arrive.

• Thorin fights Bolg and is wounded gravely. Fili and Kili fall defending him.
• Beorn arrives and kills Bolg.
• Bilbo is hit on the head by a falling rock and is knocked out.

First Appearance – Roac

Deaths – Fili, Kili, Bolg

Adapted from the chapters ‘The Gathering of the Clouds’, ‘A Thief in the Night’ and ‘The Clouds Burst’ in The Hobbit.

Pictures

• The Battle of Five Armies – John Blanche
• Thorin and Roac – John Howe
• The Siege of Erebor – Alan Lee
• The Arkenstone – Ulla Thynel
• The Battle of Five Armies – ‘The Last Stand of Thorin Oakenshield’ – Lucas Graciano
• Battle Under the Mountain – Matt Stewart