Who was the biggest dragon in Game of Thrones?

Balerion

Why does the Arkenstone corrupt?

The ring is imbued with Sauron’s powers- that’s why it corrupts (and betrays) those who have it. The Arkenstone doesn’t house any kind of power. It really is a matter of greed. So Thror (Thorin’s grandfather), held one of the 7 Dwarven rings, crafted by Sauron, which explains why he went mad.

Does Legolas end up with anyone?

Legolas never marries. The closest he gets is spending the rest of his life, as far as we know, with Gimli; they travel around Middle Earth for decades together, and eventually Gimli is given special dispensation to travel to the Undying Lands with his “friend” Legolas—the only dwarf ever to do so.

Does the Arkenstone do anything?

The Arkenstone was “cut and fashioned by the Dwarves”, the Silmarils were effectively indestructible: “like the crystal of diamonds it appeared, and yet was more strong than adamant, so that no violence could mar it or break it within the Kingdom of Arda”.

What is so special about the Arkenstone?

History. The Arkenstone was a gem, the object most prized by Thorin Oakenshield of all the treasures of the Lonely Mountain. Such did he consider its value that he was willing to trade 1/14th of all the gold and silver of Smaug’s hoard for it.

Why did Bilbo hide the Arkenstone?

Bilbo felt that stealing the Arkenstone made him a true burglar. He felt that keeping it was justified as it was promised that he could pick and choose his own share of the treasure. He hid the stone because he knew he was doing something wrong and Thorin also wanted the stone.

What powers do the silmarils have?

The silmarils had the combined power and light of the sun, moon, and stars within them; their light was purer then anything middle-earth had ever known and probably bestowed great power to anyone who was in their presence. The vala blessed them against evil because of this.

Is Arkenstone a silmaril?

The Arkenstone was a Silmaril, probably the one thrown into a fiery pit by Maedhros, and found its way (geologically?) to the north, to be rediscovered by the Khazad of Erebor. Tolkien wrote that the two lost Silmarils would remain lost until the end of Arda. It is not a Silmaril.

What are the three silmarils?

The heart of Fëanor was fast bound to these things that he himself had made. ‘ This is important as all three elements contain the Silmarils and do not destroy or unmake them. Earth, Sea, and Air house the Silmarils.

Who is more powerful Morgoth or Sauron?

Morgoth was a Vala, and the most powerful of them too. Sauron was a Maiar, the most powerful with the exception of Eonwe, the Herald of Manwe. Sauron was the the chief lieutenant of Morgoth, yet as PurelySC quoted, Morgoth poured too much of his power into the world, which Sauron did not.

What did Galadriel give Frodo?

Phial of Galadriel

How old is Gandalf?

Gandalf walked in Middle-earth for approximately 2,019 years, un-aging and appearing as a grey-bearded human of about 60 years old or so. He was around long before Middle-earth was created and before the Years of the Lamps. He, Saruman, and Sauron are approximately the same age – give or take.

Does smaug eat?

Smaug eats large animals, including people. However, like many real world lizards, he can go a very long time between meals without starving. Arguably he can also hybernate to slow his metabolism even further.