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The '''Dwarves of the Blue Mountains''' lived in the remnants of the [[Ered Luin]] from the [[Second Age]] to the [[Fourth Age]].  
The '''Dwarves of the Blue Mountains''' lived in the remnants of the [[Ered Luin]] from the [[Second Age]] to the [[Fourth Age]].  


After the [[War of Wrath]], much of the Ered Luin fell into the sea, ruining the Dwarf cities of [[Nogrod]] and [[Belegost]] homes to the [[Firebeards]] and [[Broadbeams]] with it (it then became the [[Gulf of Lune]]).  Most of these two Houses left the Ered Luin for [[Khazad-dûm]] home of the [[Longbeards]], bringing much lore and craft and swelling its numbers.  While some stayed to build or rebuild their countries, and start over again. 
==History==


For hundreds of years the remnants of the Firebeards and Broadbeams toiled in the '''Blue Mountains'''.  Working the mines and building new halls and mansions.  The two Houses lived mainly in the Southern range after the [[Elder Days]].
===Second Age===
After the [[War of Wrath]], much of the Ered Luin fell into the sea, and stunted the mountains (such as the [[Mount Dolmed|Dolmed]], and [[Mount Rerir|Rerir]].  The Dwarf cities of [[Nogrod]] and [[Belegost]], home to the [[Firebeards and Broadbeams]] were also ruined.  Most of the two Houses left the Ered Luin for [[Khazad-dûm]] home of the [[Longbeards]], bringing much lore and craft and swelling its numbers.  Others stayed to build or rebuild their homes, and start over again.  


They most likely trafficked and traded with [[Elves]] of [[Mithlond]] during the Second through Fourth Ages, with the [[Men of Arnor]] in the late Second Age through the [[Third Age]], and with Durin's folk throughout the their histories.  
For hundreds of years the remnants of the Firebeards and Broadbeams toiled in the Ered Luin.  Possibly rebuilding Belegost at least somewhat, and maybe abandoned Nogrod.  The remnants of the two Houses seemed to having largely moved to the Southern range by the mid-[[Third Age]]. 
They would have likely trafficked and traded with the [[Elves]] of [[Lindon]] (Second through Fourth Ages); The [[Men of Arnor]] (late Second Age through the Third Age); and of course with Durin's folk.  


After (and possibly before) the [[Balrogs|Balrog]] drove the Dwarves out of Khazad-dûm in 1981, it is likely that the Firebeards and Broadbeams went back to the Ered Luin and reestablished their kingdoms.  And had a lesser amount to do with the Longbeards except through trade. Until the murder of their King [[Thrór]].  Who was killed by [[Azog]] the Chieftain of the Orcs of the Misty Mountains. The King's son [[Thráin II|Thráin]] sent messengers to all the Houses of the Dwarves requesting aid.  All the Houses sent troops and helped fight in the [[War of the Dwarves and Orcs]].  
===Third Age===
After the War the remaining two Hosts of the West went back to their countries, and a year later King Thráin and his group of Durin's folk established a new realm in the Northern Ered Luin, possibly being told of those lands by the Firebeards or Broadbeams.  His people prospered in a fashion, and were swelled in numbers by many of the wandering folk of Durin.  They made things mostly of iron, trading with their neighbors to the South and to Durin's folk and other peoples elsewhere.
After (and probably before) the [[Balrogs|Balrog]] drove the Dwarves out of Khazad-dûm in [[T.A. 1981|1981]], the Firebeards and Broadbeams seemed to have went back to the Ered Luin and reinvigorated their old realms.  Their may have also led to some tension with the Longbeards.  
However, the murder of their King [[Thrór]] of Durin's Folk changed this. The King's son [[Thráin II|Thráin]] sent messengers to all the Houses of the Dwarves requesting aid, and it can be assumed that both the western houses sent troops to fight in the [[War of the Dwarves and Orcs]].  
 
After the War, the remaining West Dwarves went back to their countries, and a year later King Thráin and his people established a new realm in the Northern Ered Luin; which may have possibly been given to them by their western kinsmen (It was part of their territory.  His people prospered in a fashion, and were swelled in numbers by many of the wandering folk of Durin.  They made things mostly of iron, trading with their neighboring kinsmen in the south, the Men of Eriador, and likely the Elves.


Years later after King [[Thorin Oakenshield]] went on the [[Quest of Erebor]] and was killed in the [[Battle of Five Armies]], the [[Kingdom under the Mountain]] was re-established by the new king [[Dáin II Ironfoot]].  Many of the people of Durin's folk went to him and it became a great and prosperous kingdom once again.
Years later after King [[Thorin Oakenshield]] went on the [[Quest of Erebor]] and was killed in the [[Battle of Five Armies]], the [[Kingdom under the Mountain]] was re-established by the new king [[Dáin II Ironfoot]].  Many of the people of Durin's folk went to him and it became a great and prosperous kingdom once again.
So a much smaller group of Durin's folk lived in the Ered Luin, but the Firebeards and Broadbeams continued to live in the Ered Luin through the Fourth Age, and Probably till the diminishing of the race of Dwarves.  
So a much smaller group of Durin's folk lived in the Ered Luin, if any.  However the Firebeards and Broadbeams continued to live in their through the Fourth Age, and probably till the diminishing of the race of Dwarves (There were and always will be Dwarves on the eastern side of the Blue Mountains).  


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The Dwarves of the Blue Mountains lived in the remnants of the Ered Luin from the Second Age to the Fourth Age.

History

Second Age

After the War of Wrath, much of the Ered Luin fell into the sea, and stunted the mountains (such as the Dolmed, and Rerir. The Dwarf cities of Nogrod and Belegost, home to the Firebeards and Broadbeams were also ruined. Most of the two Houses left the Ered Luin for Khazad-dûm home of the Longbeards, bringing much lore and craft and swelling its numbers. Others stayed to build or rebuild their homes, and start over again.

For hundreds of years the remnants of the Firebeards and Broadbeams toiled in the Ered Luin. Possibly rebuilding Belegost at least somewhat, and maybe abandoned Nogrod. The remnants of the two Houses seemed to having largely moved to the Southern range by the mid-Third Age. They would have likely trafficked and traded with the Elves of Lindon (Second through Fourth Ages); The Men of Arnor (late Second Age through the Third Age); and of course with Durin's folk.

Third Age

After (and probably before) the Balrog drove the Dwarves out of Khazad-dûm in 1981, the Firebeards and Broadbeams seemed to have went back to the Ered Luin and reinvigorated their old realms. Their may have also led to some tension with the Longbeards. However, the murder of their King Thrór of Durin's Folk changed this. The King's son Thráin sent messengers to all the Houses of the Dwarves requesting aid, and it can be assumed that both the western houses sent troops to fight in the War of the Dwarves and Orcs.

After the War, the remaining West Dwarves went back to their countries, and a year later King Thráin and his people established a new realm in the Northern Ered Luin; which may have possibly been given to them by their western kinsmen (It was part of their territory. His people prospered in a fashion, and were swelled in numbers by many of the wandering folk of Durin. They made things mostly of iron, trading with their neighboring kinsmen in the south, the Men of Eriador, and likely the Elves.

Years later after King Thorin Oakenshield went on the Quest of Erebor and was killed in the Battle of Five Armies, the Kingdom under the Mountain was re-established by the new king Dáin II Ironfoot. Many of the people of Durin's folk went to him and it became a great and prosperous kingdom once again. So a much smaller group of Durin's folk lived in the Ered Luin, if any. However the Firebeards and Broadbeams continued to live in their through the Fourth Age, and probably till the diminishing of the race of Dwarves (There were and always will be Dwarves on the eastern side of the Blue Mountains).

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