![]() Though Gimli is the only major Dwarf character in the trilogy and its prequels, he is certainly not the only Dwarf. Myth: There are no other dwarves in The Lord of the Rings. While little is written about these Dwarf settlements in The Lord of the Rings trilogy or its appendices, Tolkien makes clear that many Dwarves remained in Middle-earth after the passing of Sauron. After Aragon reestablished the Northern Realm of Gondor, many Dwarves also made their home in the North, in the Blue Mountains and Iron Hills, free from the shadow of Sauron's evil. Gimli made his home in Rohan, in the Glittering Caves of Aglarond, and many of his kinsfolk came with him. After the fall of Sauron, his people continued to thrive in the Lonely Mountain. Though Gimli has no children, he is not the last Dwarf of Middle-earth. Let’s clear up a few of the biggest misconceptions about Gimli, his people, and their role in the War of the Ring. Dwarves play a small but significant part in The Lord of the Rings, and they are sometimes quite misunderstood. They shape mountains into glittering cities, craft beautiful toys and trinkets, and make armor, weapons, and buildings that are unmatched in quality. While excellent warriors, Dwarves are primarily artisans, architects, and stonemasons. Gimli comes from the sturdy people of the Lonely Mountain of the Dwarves of Erebor. He later became known as Elf-friend, the only Dwarf to be given such a name, due to his great friendship with Legolas and his respect, reverence, and deep affection for Lady Galadriel. Dwarves have an average lifespan of 250 years thus, being young and strong, he was selected by Elrond to represent the Dwarves as part of Frodo's company. Gimli is 139 during the events of The Lord of the Rings. He came to the Council of Elrond, along with his father, with the news that Sauron's servants had been visiting the Dwarves of the Lonely Mountain, asking questions about Bilbo and the Ring. He was one of the Nine Walkers who set out from Rivendell with Frodo on his quest to destroy the One Ring. Gimli rose to prominence, both among his people and in the wider world, during the events of the War of the Ring. He was still a rather young man (by Dwarf-standards) during the events of The Hobbit, and thus not present in that book. Gimli was born in the year 2879, about 60 years before the death of Thorin in The Hobbit. His father, Glóin, was one of the 12 dwarves who set out with Thorin Oakenshield in his quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug, as told in The Hobbit. Gimli, son of Glóin, is a Dwarf from the line of Durin of the Dwarves of Erebor. Who is Gimli? Does he have any children? Does he die? What's the deal with his friendship with Legolas? Read on for the answers to these questions and many more. This guide will introduce you to Gimli son of Glóin, one of the nine members of the Company that sets out with Frodo to destroy the One Ring, and a major character in both the books and the movies. Middle-earth is a complex world, after all, and The Lord of the Rings is full of major and minor characters, each with a unique backstory. ![]() If you haven't listened to the books, or if it's been a while since you've seen the movies, it can be hard to keep the cast of characters straight. Both the books and the movies are deeply enmeshed in global pop culture. In the early 2000s, Tolkien's enduring novels were adapted into an epic movie trilogy. It made its debut in 1954 with the publication of its first volume, The Fellowship of the Ring, and has been delighting fans ever since. Tolkien is undeniably one of the most beloved and influential fantasy series of all time.
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