Balin

Login Or Register To Interact: Favorite Like Dislike Follow Note

Join the Fellowship of Balin: Explore the Legacy of Middle-earth's Bold Dwarf!

Balin, the noble dwarf of Erebor, embodies bravery and wisdom. As a steadfast companion, he balances heart and honor on epic quests, reminding us that true leadership shines in loyalty and sacrifice, even amidst shadows of despair.

Balin Trivia

What role does Balin play in "The Hobbit"? (Expert)
#1: He is a dragon
#2: He is a dwarf leader
#3: He is a wizard
#4: He is a human king
What relationship does Balin have with Thorin Oakenshield in "The Hobbit"? (Medium)
#1: Cousin
#2: Uncle
#3: Brother
#4: Best friend
0/0 Correct

Balin Fun Facts

Balin is known as the Keeper of Moria in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium and led an expedition to reclaim the Dwarven kingdom of Khazad-dûm.
Balin is one of the few characters in Tolkien's works who appears in both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Balin Polls

What is your favorite aspect of Balin's character?
His Leadership Skills
His Loyalty to Companions
His Humor and Wit
His Wisdom and Experience
Show Results
What is your favorite Balin moment in The Hobbit?
Balin’s visit to Bilbo
The Battle of Five Armies
His conversation with Thorin
The moment he meets Smaug
Show Results

If You Love Balin You Might Also Enjoy Discovering:

Books: The Hobbit The Lies of Locke Lamora The Name of the Wind Bothersome Things The Black Prism A Darker Shade of Magic Empress of Forever City of Stairs

Characters: Thorin Oakenshield Bard the Bowman Kili Fili Dwalin Bofur Bombur Oin Gimli Dain Ironfoot

Movies: The Princess Bride Stardust The Iron Giant The Secret of NIMH The Last Unicorn The Flight of Dragons

Music: Aerials by System of a Down Staring at the Sun by Simple Kid Sometime Around Midnight by Airborne Toxic Event Youth by Daughter The Night We Met by Lord Huron Breezeblocks by alt-J Take Me to Church by Hozier The Less I Know The Better by Tame Impala Electric Feel by MGMT Tears for Fears by Nina Simone

TV Shows: The Witcher Cursed His Dark Materials The Mandalorian The Wheel of Time Carnival Row Locke & Key The Haunting of Hill House Shadow and Bone The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

Video Games: Hollow Knight Celeste Stardew Valley Undertale Moonlighter Dead Cells Hades Oxenfree Graveyard Keeper Spelunky 2
Become a member of Fan Abyss to get personalized recommendations based on your favorites!