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==History==
==History==
Though the riches of [[Lonely Mountain|Erebor]] had made the Dwarves prosperous again, there were many who longed to return to Moria. [[Dain Ironfoot]] counseled against it, but Balin mounted an expedition in {{TA|2989}}.
Though the riches of [[Lonely Mountain|Erebor]] had made the Dwarves prosperous again, their suddenly rose a strange darkness amongst the people of Erebor, and rumor grew of even greater wealth elsewhere. Chiefly among these grew that Durin’s folk now had the strength and numbers to return Khazad-dûm, which Balin and many others had decided to journey to. Despite King [[Dáin Ironfoot]]’s advice against their plan, he gave leave of Balin and his followers to take the expedition in {{TA|2989}}.
<ref name="Many Meetings">{{FR|Meetings}}</ref> They hoped to regain the treasures of Moria and Balin had also hoped to find the [[Ring of Thrór]], which was assumed to have been lost when [[Thrór]] entered the [[Great Gates]] years before.<ref name="Council">{{FR|Council}}</ref>
<ref name="Many Meetings">{{FR|Meetings}}</ref> They had hoped to regain the treasures of Moria, and Balin had also hoped to find the [[Ring of Thrór]], which was assumed to have been lost when [[Thrór]] entered the [[East-gate]] years before.<ref name="Council">{{FR|Council}}</ref>


[[File:Joona Kujanen - Upper armories of the Deep.jpg|300px|thumb|Balin's expedition discovers the upper armories.]]Balin and many Dwarves entered [[Dimrill Dale]]. After a short battle in which [[Flói]] and several others were killed the group entered the [[Great Gates]]. Flói was buried under the grass near the [[Mirrormere]]. They stayed in the [[Twenty-first Hall]], and Balin set up his throne in the [[Chamber of Mazarbul]], proclaiming himself [[Lord of Moria]].<ref name="Bridge">{{FR|Bridge}}</ref>
[[File:Joona Kujanen - Upper armories of the Deep.jpg|300px|thumb|Balin's expedition discovers the upper armories.]] Eventually Balin and his followers reached and entered the [[Dimrill Dale]]. Battle soon ensued that day leaving many orcs dead, and [[Flói]] who was killed after slaying an orc chieftain. The Dwarves subsequently took the East-gate and [[First Hall]].  
Afterward Flói was buried under the grass near [[Mirrormere]],and the Dwarves continued systematically taking the eastern parts of the city which chiefly included the [[Twenty-first Hall]]. Where Balin set up his set in the [[Chamber of Mazarbul]], proclaiming himself [[Lord of Moria]].<ref name="Bridge">{{FR|Bridge}}</ref>


For five years the colony thrived. They managed to find many old treasures such as [[Durin's Axe]], mithril, and armories. But on [[10 November]] {{TA|2994}}, Balin was caught unaware outside the gates. As he went to look in Mirrormere an orc archer fatally shot him. Balin's body was placed in [[Balin's Tomb|a tomb]] in the Chamber of Mazarbul.<ref name="Bridge"/>
For five years the colony explored and thrived. Even sending messengers to Erebor to inform their kin of their doings. The Colony also managed to find many old treasures such as [[Durin's Axe]], mithril, gold, and other treasures.  
This all changed on [[10 November]] {{TA|2994}}. As Lord Balin went to go look in Mirrormere, an orc archer fatally shot him from behind a rock. The Dwarves killed the archer, but many more orcs came up the [[Silverlode]] river. After a short battle, and with Balin’s body rescued, the surviving Dwarves retreated back into the First Hall and barred the East-gate. Eventually the [[Bridge of Khazad-dûm]] was captured, along with the [[Second Hall]], but only after a great battle there that left [[Lóni]], [[Frár]] and [[Náli]] dead.<ref name="Bridge”/>
[[Óin]] apparently led a group west, hoping to find and escape through the [[Doors of Durin]], but the [[Watcher in the Water]] killed him and of his group only four returned. Trapped, the remaining Longbeards with [[Ori]] retreated to the Chamber of Mazarbul, where they placed Balin’s body in [[Balin's Tomb|a tomb]]. their Ori also wrote the last pages in the [[Book of Mazarbul]] before he and the last few remaining Dwarves perished in a final stand.<ref name="Bridge"/>


The archer was just in the van of the orcs. An onslaught of orcs came up the [[Silverlode]] and the surviving Dwarves had to bar themselves in. The [[Bridge of Khazad-dûm]] was captured, leaving the Dwarves trapped in the [[Second Hall]]. There was a mighty battle in the Hall and many Dwarves fell, including [[Lóni]], [[Frár]] and [[Náli]].
After receiving no news from the Colony for years, the [[Dwarves of Erebor]] became worried about the fate of their kin. As a result, [[Dáin Ironfoot]] sent [[Glóin]] and his son [[Gimli]] to [[Rivendell]] to seek news about the colony and advice from [[Elrond]]. When [[Frodo Baggins]] met Glóin and asked him abut Ori, Balin, and Óin, his face darkened, saying that he did not know.<ref name="Council"/> [[Gimli]] eventually learned of their fate when he crossed the dwarven realm with the [[Company of the Ring]]. He later reported their fate to [[Thorin Stonehelm]] later.<ref name="Bridge"/>
 
[[Óin]] led a group west, hoping to escape through the [[Doors of Durin]], but the [[Watcher in the Water]] killed him. The Dwarves were locked in. [[Ori]] retreated to the Chamber of Mazarbul and wrote the last pages in the [[Book of Mazarbul]], documenting the history of the Colony before he and the last few remaining Dwarves perished during a final stand. After a fierce battle in the halls, the orcs were victorious; the colony was completely wiped out.<ref name="Bridge"/>
 
The [[Dwarves of Erebor]] were worried for the lack of news of the Colony. [[Dáin Ironfoot]] sent [[Glóin]] and his son [[Gimli]] to [[Rivendell]] to seek news about the colony and advice from [[Elrond]]. When [[Frodo Baggins]] met Glóin and asked him abut Ori, Balin, and Óin, his face darkened, saying that he did not know.<ref name="Council"/> [[Gimli]] eventually learned of their fate when he crossed the dwarven realm with the [[Company of the Ring]]. He would report it to [[Dáin Ironfoot]] later.<ref name="Bridge"/>


== Known Members ==
== Known Members ==
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* [[Flói]]
* [[Flói]]


''(*) Was a member of [[Thorin and Company]]''
''(*) A member of [[Thorin and Company]]''
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Revision as of 21:05, 15 September 2012

Balin's Colony was a group of Dwarves that followed Balin to recolonize Moria in T.A. 2989.

History

Though the riches of Erebor had made the Dwarves prosperous again, their suddenly rose a strange darkness amongst the people of Erebor, and rumor grew of even greater wealth elsewhere. Chiefly among these grew that Durin’s folk now had the strength and numbers to return Khazad-dûm, which Balin and many others had decided to journey to. Despite King Dáin Ironfoot’s advice against their plan, he gave leave of Balin and his followers to take the expedition in T.A. 2989. [1] They had hoped to regain the treasures of Moria, and Balin had also hoped to find the Ring of Thrór, which was assumed to have been lost when Thrór entered the East-gate years before.[2]

Balin's expedition discovers the upper armories.

Eventually Balin and his followers reached and entered the Dimrill Dale. Battle soon ensued that day leaving many orcs dead, and Flói who was killed after slaying an orc chieftain. The Dwarves subsequently took the East-gate and First Hall.

Afterward Flói was buried under the grass near Mirrormere,and the Dwarves continued systematically taking the eastern parts of the city which chiefly included the Twenty-first Hall. Where Balin set up his set in the Chamber of Mazarbul, proclaiming himself Lord of Moria.[3]

For five years the colony explored and thrived. Even sending messengers to Erebor to inform their kin of their doings. The Colony also managed to find many old treasures such as Durin's Axe, mithril, gold, and other treasures. This all changed on 10 November T.A. 2994. As Lord Balin went to go look in Mirrormere, an orc archer fatally shot him from behind a rock. The Dwarves killed the archer, but many more orcs came up the Silverlode river. After a short battle, and with Balin’s body rescued, the surviving Dwarves retreated back into the First Hall and barred the East-gate. Eventually the Bridge of Khazad-dûm was captured, along with the Second Hall, but only after a great battle there that left Lóni, Frár and Náli dead.[4] Óin apparently led a group west, hoping to find and escape through the Doors of Durin, but the Watcher in the Water killed him and of his group only four returned. Trapped, the remaining Longbeards with Ori retreated to the Chamber of Mazarbul, where they placed Balin’s body in a tomb. their Ori also wrote the last pages in the Book of Mazarbul before he and the last few remaining Dwarves perished in a final stand.[3]

After receiving no news from the Colony for years, the Dwarves of Erebor became worried about the fate of their kin. As a result, Dáin Ironfoot sent Glóin and his son Gimli to Rivendell to seek news about the colony and advice from Elrond. When Frodo Baggins met Glóin and asked him abut Ori, Balin, and Óin, his face darkened, saying that he did not know.[2] Gimli eventually learned of their fate when he crossed the dwarven realm with the Company of the Ring. He later reported their fate to Thorin Stonehelm later.[3]

Known Members

(*) A member of Thorin and Company

References