Oakenshield

A commanding James Pearson was spot on as Thorin Oakenshield, channelling the dwarf leader’s posturing bravado, soldierly ambition and pride – and with a great singing voice to boot.

Having played Thorin Oakenshield in Peter Jackson’s smash-hit Hobbit trilogy with a powerful northern accent, it’s slightly surprising to hear Richard Armitage’s deep, rich baritone minus the strong inflections of the dwarf lord.

Thranduil was king of the elves of Mirkwood during the quest of Thorin Oakenshield’s company.

However, at the Lonely Mountain, Bard discovers that Thorin Oakenshield, King under the Mountain, is very much alive, along with all his companions.

In the absence of Thorin Oakenshield and his company, all believed to have been killed by the dragon, Bard has a rightful claim to the treasure as the heir of Girion, and also a charitable claim to alleviate the suffering of the people of Lake-town.

In the Battle of Azanulbizar in Nanduhirion beneath the East-gate of Moria, Thorin's shield was broken, and he used his axe to chop a branch from an oak tree to defend himself, thus earning the epithet "Oakenshield".

Smaug is a topic of discussion among the White Council as Gandalf's reason to support Thorin Oakenshield 's quest.

The third phase was built in 2000 with four halls: Crickhollow, Evenstar, Oakenshield, and Valimar.