Bofur
James Nesbitt as Bofur in The Hobbit movie
Dwarf of Thorin and Company descended from the Dwarves of Khazad-dum. Bofur was not of Durin's line. He had a brother named Bombur and a cousin named Bifur. Bofur wore a yellow hood.
Bofur and his brother and cousin were selected by Thorin Oakenshield with nine others to join the quest of Erebor. The goal of the quest was to reclaim the Lonely Mountain and its riches from the dragon Smaug.
On April 26, 2941of the Third Age, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, Thorin, and the wizard Gandalf arrived at Bag End. They all fell in when their host Bilbo Baggins opened the door. Over tea, Bofur asked Bilbo to make him mince pie and cheese. Bofur also played his clarinet.
The next day, the Company set out on their quest. In the Trollshaws, the Dwarves and their companion Bilbo were all captured by three hungry Trolls. Bifur and Bofur put up strong resistance against the Trolls. However, it was Gandalf who ultimately rescued the Company.
After Bilbo rescued the Dwarves from the Elvenking's Halls, they floated down the Forest River in barrels. When Bilbo released Bofur from his barrel, he was too lazy to help the Hobbit unload the others.
When Smaug emerged from the Lonely Mountain in a fit of rage, Bifur rushed to save his vulnerable cousins Bofur and Bombur, who were still outside guarding the ponies during the attack. Luckily for them, Bard the Bowman shot down the dragon before he could kill anyone.
Bofur and his relations all survived the Battle of Five Armies. They settled thereafter in the Lonely Mountain. Bofur was still living at the time of the War of the Ring, and his date of death is unknown.
Bofur and his brother and cousin were selected by Thorin Oakenshield with nine others to join the quest of Erebor. The goal of the quest was to reclaim the Lonely Mountain and its riches from the dragon Smaug.
On April 26, 2941of the Third Age, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, Thorin, and the wizard Gandalf arrived at Bag End. They all fell in when their host Bilbo Baggins opened the door. Over tea, Bofur asked Bilbo to make him mince pie and cheese. Bofur also played his clarinet.
The next day, the Company set out on their quest. In the Trollshaws, the Dwarves and their companion Bilbo were all captured by three hungry Trolls. Bifur and Bofur put up strong resistance against the Trolls. However, it was Gandalf who ultimately rescued the Company.
After Bilbo rescued the Dwarves from the Elvenking's Halls, they floated down the Forest River in barrels. When Bilbo released Bofur from his barrel, he was too lazy to help the Hobbit unload the others.
When Smaug emerged from the Lonely Mountain in a fit of rage, Bifur rushed to save his vulnerable cousins Bofur and Bombur, who were still outside guarding the ponies during the attack. Luckily for them, Bard the Bowman shot down the dragon before he could kill anyone.
Bofur and his relations all survived the Battle of Five Armies. They settled thereafter in the Lonely Mountain. Bofur was still living at the time of the War of the Ring, and his date of death is unknown.
Names & Meanings
The name Bofur comes from the Old Norse word Bávor, meaning "grumbler," possibly suggesting the nature of this Dwarf. Bofur also appeared in the Old Norse poem Voluspa.
References
The Hobbit: "An Unexpected Party," pages 18-19; "Roast Mutton," pages 47-49; "A Warm Welcome," page 206; "Inside Information," page 230; "The Return Journey," pages 304-305
The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring: "Many Meetings," page 241
The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A: "Durin's Folk"
The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring: "Many Meetings," page 241
The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A: "Durin's Folk"
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