Óin (TA 2774 - TA 2994) was a dwarf of Durin's Folk.

Óin was the older brother of Gloin and uncle of Gimli. He usually wore a brown-hooded cloak when traveling abroad.

History

Óin became a member of Thorin and Company and in TA 2941 he travelled with the company on the quest for the Lonely Mountain (Erebor). He fought in, survived the Battle of the Five Armies, and later settled in the Lonely Mountain where he probably became rich and prosperous. Forty-eight years later in TA 2989, he went to Moria with Balin and others, to recover the realm for the dwarves of Durin's Folk. Óin went off on his own to seek Third Deep and then turned back to the West-gate of Moria or the Hollin gate where the Watcher in the Water killed him.Oin also fought in the battle of Azanulbizar.

References

• The Hobbit: An Unexpected Party pg. 17
• The Lord of the Rings: Many Meetings pg. 229
• The Lord of the Rings: The Council of Elrond pg. 241
• The Lord of the Rings: The Bridge of Khazad-dûm pg. 322
• The Lord of the Rings: Appendix A pg. 1079

Portrayal in adaptations

External link

• Óin at Tolkien Gateway