After the rebuilding of Dale, Bard the Bowman was the first king of restored Dale, followed by his son Bain, grandson Brand, and great-grandson Bard II, who became King of Dale after his father Brand was slain by the Men of Rhun in the Battle of Dale. Dale became a proud kingdom under Bard II's rule as trade between Arnor and Gondor flourished. Bard II was given his great-grandfather's bow, which slew Smaug.