Durin VI
King of Durin's Folk during the awakening of the Balrog. Durin VI was born in 1731 of the Third Age. He became king after his unknown father died, and he ruled the prosperous Dwarf-realm of Khazad-dum in the Misty Mountains. Durin VI had a son named Nain I.
In 1980, the Balrog awoke when Durin VI's Dwarves were mining for mithril. The Balrog killed Durin VI and many of his people when it awoke, earning itself the name "Durin's Bane."
In 1980, the Balrog awoke when Durin VI's Dwarves were mining for mithril. The Balrog killed Durin VI and many of his people when it awoke, earning itself the name "Durin's Bane."
Names & Meanings
Durin was the name of a Dwarf in the Old Norse poem Volsupa, and his name translates as "sleepy." Durin VI was named after Durin I, and it was believed amongst the Dwarves that any Dwarf-king named Durin had the spirit of Durin I inside of him. They believed that in part, Durin VI was a reincarnation of Durin I, though it remains unclear if this is actually possible.
Notice: Seldom did Dwarves reveal their true names to outsiders. It is believed that Durin may have been a name given to the first Dwarf by men of the North, and his true name may be unknown or forgotten. It may be that Durin VI had a completely different name than Durin I, Durin II, Durin III, Durin IV, and Durin V, but he was recorded by men as "Durin VI" because of his physical features or his greatness as a ruler. This is only a theory and is not proven or supported by facts, so it cannot be concluded but it may be speculated.
Notice: Seldom did Dwarves reveal their true names to outsiders. It is believed that Durin may have been a name given to the first Dwarf by men of the North, and his true name may be unknown or forgotten. It may be that Durin VI had a completely different name than Durin I, Durin II, Durin III, Durin IV, and Durin V, but he was recorded by men as "Durin VI" because of his physical features or his greatness as a ruler. This is only a theory and is not proven or supported by facts, so it cannot be concluded but it may be speculated.
References
The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A: "Durin's Folk," pages 352-353
The History of Middle-earth, Volume XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "Of Dwarves and Men," page 304; "Last Writings," pages 382-383
The History of Middle-earth, Volume XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "Of Dwarves and Men," page 304; "Last Writings," pages 382-383
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