One of the members of Thorin's company, Ori, was a Dwarf from The Hobbit. He was the youngest brother of Nori and Dori. He had traveled to Erebor to fight Smaug, the dragon. However, in 'The Lord of The Rings,' Ori is shown to have traveled to Moria as a part of Balin's plan to retake the mansions of the Dwarves.
History
Ori's origins are unknown though he is believed to be a remote kinsman of Thorin. His birth year is also not known, but it is estimated that he was born between 2809 and 2763 of the Third Age. He was a member of the House of Durin and lived for years in the Blue Mountains with Thorin. He joined Gandalf, Thorin, Baggins, and other dwarves on the quest to the Lonely Mountain resulting in the death of Smaug. He and other members of Thorin's company fought in the Battle of the Five Armies, and he survived.
Ori was one of the dwarves to accompany Balin to Moria in 2989 of the Third Age and start a colony in the ancient mansions of Khazad-dum pre-occupied by Goblins. While it was successful in the beginning, it was eventually destroyed in 2994 TA when Balin got killed, and the Orcs took over the East gate. After Balin's death, Ori and other dwarves lived for some time to bury him in a stone tomb before dying in the final stand of the Chamber of Mazarbul.
Ori had known that there was no chance to escape, so he had written a book hoping somebody would find it someday and learn what had happened to them. [1] When Frodo Baggins arrived at Rivendell, he came in contact with Gloin, who told everything about the dwarf kingdom's deeds in the Lonely Mountain. When asked about Ori and other members of Thorin's company, Gloin said he did not know anything. In 'The Book of Mazarbul,' Ori recalls the last moments that Gandalf read when the Fellowship passed by the tomb about twenty-five years later during the 'War of The Ring.' His body was found clutching the bloodied, shredded, scarred book. Gimli recognized that the final lines were written by Ori as his large, bold handwriting could easily be identified. [2]
Ori was one of the dwarves to accompany Balin to Moria in 2989 of the Third Age and start a colony in the ancient mansions of Khazad-dum pre-occupied by Goblins. While it was successful in the beginning, it was eventually destroyed in 2994 TA when Balin got killed, and the Orcs took over the East gate. After Balin's death, Ori and other dwarves lived for some time to bury him in a stone tomb before dying in the final stand of the Chamber of Mazarbul.
Ori had known that there was no chance to escape, so he had written a book hoping somebody would find it someday and learn what had happened to them. [1] When Frodo Baggins arrived at Rivendell, he came in contact with Gloin, who told everything about the dwarf kingdom's deeds in the Lonely Mountain. When asked about Ori and other members of Thorin's company, Gloin said he did not know anything. In 'The Book of Mazarbul,' Ori recalls the last moments that Gandalf read when the Fellowship passed by the tomb about twenty-five years later during the 'War of The Ring.' His body was found clutching the bloodied, shredded, scarred book. Gimli recognized that the final lines were written by Ori as his large, bold handwriting could easily be identified. [2]
Etymology
Ori is the name of the dwarf taken from Dvergatal. Its meaning is 'Violent.'
Other Versions of the Legendarium
According to Tolkien's 1966 writings, Ori was the cousin of Nori and Dori though the popular belief is that the three were real brothers. It was also seen that he wore a grey hood.
Adaptations
Movies
In 'The Hobbit' film trilogy by Peter Jackson, Ori has portrayed as a scribe and not a warrior like other members of Thorin's company. He sets out on the quest only with a knife and a slingshot. He is described as being cared for by his brother Dori but plays a significant role in encounters. When the group escaped from the Goblin-town, Dwalin had given his Warhammer to Ori that he used with effectiveness at one instance as he swung into a Warg's head. Though shown to be the youngest of the group in this adaptation, Kili and Fili are later described as the youngest. The role is played by Adam Brown in The Hobbit film series.
Games
In the 1982 video game 'The Hobbit,' Ori is not portrayed, and only Thorin accompanied Baggins. In the 2007 game 'The Lord of the Rings Online,' two dwarves are called by the name 'Ori.' One is the captain Ori who can be controlled by the player in a session 'We Cannot Get Out.' Another is Foreman Ori that stands near Thorin's Gate. This should be a character created for the game, while captain Ori is the adaptation of Ori as described in Tolkien's writings. In the Radio series 'The Hobbit' of 1968, Ori is played by Wilfrid Carter.
