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'''Durin III''' (late [[Second Age]]) was a King of [[Durin's folk]] who ruled the great [[Dwarves|Dwarven]] city of [[Khazad-dûm]]. During his reign the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm had struck a rare friendship with the [[Elves]] of [[Ost-in-Edhil]] in [[Eregion]]. [[Celebrimbor]], the lord of Ost-in-Edhil, designed with [[Narvi]] the famous [[Doors of Durin]]. More importantly, Celebrimbor secretly gave Durin the first of the [[Rings of Power|Seven Rings of Power]]. This ring would later be known as the [[Ring of Thrór]].  
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'''Durin III''' (fl. {{SA|1600}}s) was the [[King of Durin's folk]] who ruled the great [[Dwarves|Dwarf]]-city of [[Khazad-dûm]] at the time of Sauron's [[Sack of Eregion|assault]] on [[Eregion]].
 
==History==
Like all Durins after [[Durin|Durin I]], he was given the name of the first [[Seven Fathers of the Dwarves|Father of the Dwarves]] because he greatly resembled him in both appearance and manner. Indeed it was believed among the Dwarves that he was the reincarnation of Durin I, though whether this is possible is unclear.<ref name="Durin"/>
 
During his reign in the 16th century of the Second Age, the [[Dwarves of Khazad-dûm]] had struck a rare friendship with the [[Elves of Eregion]].  Around {{SA|1500}}, the Elves, guided by [[Annatar]], began forging the [[Rings of Power]].<ref>{{App|SA}}</ref> According to the Dwarves, [[Celebrimbor]] and the Elven-smiths gave Durin the first of the [[Seven Rings|Seven Rings]] of the Dwarves (other traditions state that [[Celebrimbor]] was said to have yielded the Seven - all the Seven - to [[Sauron]] after torture and it was Sauron who gifted the ring to Durin).<ref name="Durin">{{App|Durin}}</ref>
 
Their instructor in crafting the Rings, the wise [[Annatar]], was actually [[Sauron]] who had come to corrupt the Elves through the Rings of Power. By {{SA|1697}}, seeing that he could not control either the Elves nor the Dwarves through the Rings, he led a large army towards Eregion. In response, Durin sent a great force of Dwarves to the aid of [[Celebrimbor]], but with the [[Sack of Eregion|fall of Eregion]], his warriors were driven back and the [[Doors of Durin]] were shut. Their actions were not in vain for it was by the aid of Durin that [[Elrond]] was able to escape and establish the refuge of [[Imladris]] in the North.<ref name="Galadriel">{{UT|Concerning}}</ref>


Unbeknownst to Celebrimbor, his partner in crafting the Rings was actually [[Sauron]]. The Dark Lord had come in the guise of wise [[Annatar]] to corrupt the Elves through the Rings of Power. By Second Age 1697, Sauron had learned that he could not control either the Elves nor the Dwarves through the Rings and led a large army towards Eregion. There he slaughtered Celebrimbor and scattered the people of Ost-in-Edhil. In response Durin sealed the Doors of Durin from the outside world.
Sauron's assault on Eregion was only the beginning of his campaign of conquest. His servants also invaded [[Gundabad]] and the [[Ered Mithrin]], cutting off communications between Durin III and the [[Iron Hills]]. Consequently, the [[Alliance of Dwarves and Men]] came to an end during his reign.<ref name=relations>{{PM|Relations}}</ref>  Although [[Eregion]] was conquered, Durin III's people were too numerous and valiant, and his halls too deep and strong, to be taken by Sauron.<ref name="Durin"/>


Like all Durins after [[Durin I]] he was given the name of the first [[Seven Fathers of the Dwarves | Father of the Dwarves|Father of the Dwarves]] because he greatly resembled him in both appearance and manner. Indeed it was believed among the Dwarves that he was the reincarnation of Durin I, though whether this is possible is unclear.
==Etymology==
One account states that the name ''Durin ''was a word for "king" in the language of the [[Men of the North]] in the early [[Second Age]].<ref name=relations>{{PM|Relations}}</ref>
 
Another account states that ''Durinn'' is one of the Dwarfs in the ''[[Völuspá|Dvergatal]]''. The name means "Sleepy".<ref>Chester Nathan Gould, "Dwarf-Names: A Study in Old Icelandic Religion", published in ''Publications of the Modern Language Association of America'', Vol 44 (1929), issue #4, pp. 939-967</ref>
 
==Genealogy==
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==Portrayal in adaptations==
==Portrayal in adaptations==
In the prologue to ''[[Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring]]'', Durin III appears with the other six Lords receiving their [[Seven Rings|Rings]]. He is only identified on a [[Decipher]] card, and played by [[Weta]] employee [[Gino Acevedo]].  
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|File:Decipher - Durin III.jpg|Durin III in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]''
|File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Durin III.jpg|Durin III in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online: Fate of Gundabad]]''
|File:The Rings of Power (TV series) - King Durin III.jpg|King Durin III in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power]]''
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'''2001: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'':'''
:In the prologue, Durin III appears with the other six Lords receiving their [[Seven Rings|Rings]]. He is only identified as Durin on a [[Decipher Card]].
 
'''2021: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online: Fate of Gundabad]]'':'''
: Durin III briefly appears in a flashback in the Second-age, sealing the [[West-gate]] following the [[Sack of Eregion]]. He also was noted to have convened the Fourth Dwarrowmoot of the Seven Houses at Mount Gundabad. The name of his Ring of Power is given as Angya, or Handórm in the dwarven tongue.
 
'''2022: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power]]'':'''
:King Durin III appears in Amazon's series, portrayed by [[Peter Mullan]]. He is depicted as the king of [[Khazad-dûm]] and father to [[Durin IV|Prince Durin IV]]. He first appears on it's series [[Adrift|second episode]] at Khazad-dûm where he [[Elrond]], who has traveled there, and speaks with him.
 
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Latest revision as of 07:47, 8 July 2023

The name Durin refers to more than one character, item or concept. For a list of other meanings, see Durin (disambiguation).
Durin III
Dwarf
Ahmet Can Kahraman - Durin III.jpg
"Durin III" by Ahmet Can Kahraman
Biographical Information
TitlesKing of Durin's Folk
King of Khazad-dûm
LocationKhazad-dûm
AffiliationAlliance of Dwarves and Men[1]
LanguageKhuzdul, Sindarin
BirthBefore c. S.A. 1500 - c. 1590[2]
DeathAfter S.A. 1697[3] (aged 107+)
Notable forGifted the Ring of Durin
Family
HouseHouse of Durin
Physical Description
GenderMale
GalleryImages of Durin III

Durin III (fl. S.A. 1600s) was the King of Durin's folk who ruled the great Dwarf-city of Khazad-dûm at the time of Sauron's assault on Eregion.

History[edit | edit source]

Like all Durins after Durin I, he was given the name of the first Father of the Dwarves because he greatly resembled him in both appearance and manner. Indeed it was believed among the Dwarves that he was the reincarnation of Durin I, though whether this is possible is unclear.[2]

During his reign in the 16th century of the Second Age, the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm had struck a rare friendship with the Elves of Eregion. Around S.A. 1500, the Elves, guided by Annatar, began forging the Rings of Power.[4] According to the Dwarves, Celebrimbor and the Elven-smiths gave Durin the first of the Seven Rings of the Dwarves (other traditions state that Celebrimbor was said to have yielded the Seven - all the Seven - to Sauron after torture and it was Sauron who gifted the ring to Durin).[2]

Their instructor in crafting the Rings, the wise Annatar, was actually Sauron who had come to corrupt the Elves through the Rings of Power. By S.A. 1697, seeing that he could not control either the Elves nor the Dwarves through the Rings, he led a large army towards Eregion. In response, Durin sent a great force of Dwarves to the aid of Celebrimbor, but with the fall of Eregion, his warriors were driven back and the Doors of Durin were shut. Their actions were not in vain for it was by the aid of Durin that Elrond was able to escape and establish the refuge of Imladris in the North.[3]

Sauron's assault on Eregion was only the beginning of his campaign of conquest. His servants also invaded Gundabad and the Ered Mithrin, cutting off communications between Durin III and the Iron Hills. Consequently, the Alliance of Dwarves and Men came to an end during his reign.[1] Although Eregion was conquered, Durin III's people were too numerous and valiant, and his halls too deep and strong, to be taken by Sauron.[2]

Etymology[edit | edit source]

One account states that the name Durin was a word for "king" in the language of the Men of the North in the early Second Age.[1]

Another account states that Durinn is one of the Dwarfs in the Dvergatal. The name means "Sleepy".[5]

Genealogy[edit | edit source]

Durin I
fl. First Age
 
 
 
 
 
 
Durin II
fl. late F.A./early S.A.
 
 
 
 
 
 
DURIN III
fl. S.A. 1600s
 
 
 
 
 
 
Durin IV
fl. late S.A./early T.A.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Durin V
fl. late S.A./early T.A.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Durin VI
T.A. 1731 - 1980†
 


Portrayal in adaptations[edit | edit source]

Durin III in adaptations
Durin III in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring  
Durin III in The Lord of the Rings Online: Fate of Gundabad  
King Durin III in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power  

2001: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring:

In the prologue, Durin III appears with the other six Lords receiving their Rings. He is only identified as Durin on a Decipher Card.

2021: The Lord of the Rings Online: Fate of Gundabad:

Durin III briefly appears in a flashback in the Second-age, sealing the West-gate following the Sack of Eregion. He also was noted to have convened the Fourth Dwarrowmoot of the Seven Houses at Mount Gundabad. The name of his Ring of Power is given as Angya, or Handórm in the dwarven tongue.

2022: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power:

King Durin III appears in Amazon's series, portrayed by Peter Mullan. He is depicted as the king of Khazad-dûm and father to Prince Durin IV. He first appears on it's series second episode at Khazad-dûm where he Elrond, who has traveled there, and speaks with him.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "X. Of Dwarves and Men", "Relations of the Longbeard Dwarves and Men"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "Durin's Folk"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn", "Concerning Galadriel and Celeborn"
  4. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Second Age"
  5. ↑ Chester Nathan Gould, "Dwarf-Names: A Study in Old Icelandic Religion", published in Publications of the Modern Language Association of America, Vol 44 (1929), issue #4, pp. 939-967
Durin III
House of Durin
Unknown
Last known:
Durin II		King of Durin's Folk
Mid-Second Age		Unknown
Next known:
Durin IV
King of Khazad-dûm
Mid-Second Age


Kings of Durin's Folk
Durin I* (Y.T.) · Durin II* · Durin III* (fl. S.A. 1600) · Durin IV* · Durin V* · Durin VI* (until T.A. 1980) · Náin I* (1980 - 1981) · Thráin I† (1981 - 2190) · Thorin I† (2190 - 2289) · Glóin (2289 - 2385) · Óin (2385 - 2488) · Náin II (2488 - 2585) · Dáin I (2585 - 2589) · Thrór† (2585 - 2790) · Thráin II (2790 - captured 2845, d. 2850) · Thorin II Oakenshield† (after 2845 - 2941) · Dáin II Ironfoot† (2941 - 3019) · Thorin III Stonehelm† (T.A. 3019 - Fourth Age) · Durin VII (Fourth Age)*
* Kings of Khazad-dûm · † Kings under the Mountain
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