The War of the Dwarves and Dragons - Wars of the Legendarium

The War of the Dwarves and Dragons was a conflict that led to the abandonment of the Grey Mountains by the Dwarves, the re-establishment of the Kingdom under the Mountain and the ransaking of Erebor by Smaug the Golden in Tolkien’s works! Thank you all so much for watching, let me know your thoughts about the War of the Dwarves and Dragons in the comments below! As always, a great thanks to the online artists whose visual works made this video possible! If you are one of the artists, please let me know and I will post your name and a link to your work in this description!
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[@MenoftheWest]

Hey everyone, I really hope you all enjoyed the video! I wanted to address this here since I keep seeing comments about it. From what I can tell in Tolkien’s works, the diphthong “ai” typically makes an “eye” sound, so “Dúnedain” would be pronounced “Dune-eh-dine” and “Dáin” would be “dine”. As for “Óin” and “Glóin” there are competing theories about whether they are pronounced “glow-in” and “oh-in” or some variation of that, as “oi” typically makes an “oy” sound in Tolkien’s works. I’ll try to keep improving my pronunciations as much as I can! Thank you for the support!

[@MrYTGuy1]

Don't worry too much. Pronunciations change over time and can even change based on region and culture. Tolkien knew how fluid language was more than most people will ever realize. As long as we know what you are referring to when you pronounce a word, then communication has been achieved.

[@MenoftheWest]

@@MrYTGuy1 Thank you very much, I completely agree!

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I'd just like to say I really enjoyed watching half of your narratives about the lore and legends behind Tolkien's work over the past few days. Although I'm not sure how much of a video any of these suggestions might be, I'd love to know more about: The kings of Gondor: rites and rituals(ie: the king's song; you mentioned in the history of Aragorn, his responsibility in healing his soldiers; why the heathen kings of old were cremated, etc) Music of middle earth, history/ background behind each entities style.

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Man I love Dwarfs

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@John Saf “There is still hope.” ― Aragorn ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

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Here I am after 3 minutes since the video was posted. I am never late, nor am I early. I arrive precisely when I mean to.

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[@BigBWolf90]

"If more of us valued food and cheer and song over hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." - Thorin's last words. Those words tie into the War of Dwarves and Dragons as it did for the Quest for Erebor. While I can't blame the Dwarves for wanting what is their's it is best to understand when to let go of one's possessions. And yet still one must respect the Dwarves for their tenacity against the overwhelming odds presented before them. Another point it seems these two races were destined to go to war and be in conflict since Azaghâl wounded Glaurung then getting killed in return during Nirnaeth Arnoediad

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“ Bring your pretty face to my Axe “

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Dennis Cleary “Bring your pretty axe to my face”

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"But that one counts as mine!"

[@novengeance8119]

Erabor: exists Smaug: it's free real estate.

[@waynepurcell6058]

The art at 3:58 - 4:06 is probably the closest to what a actual dwarf from Tolkien's work would look like that's ever been drawn. No ridiculous weapons or crazy armor. Just a simple bearded axe with blunt hammer on the back, seax, and thick gambeson. I love how the artist even includes a blade sheath for the axe. That's nice work and is one of the most realistic depictions of a fictional race I've ever seen.

[@MetalChocob0]

Literally every evil creature wanted to scrap the Dwarves...

[@normanladdleschnitzel1928]

Most fair and free folk did at some point too.

[@HitenLighthearth]

Dwarven pride be alive.

[@retbookers]

Dwarves are too hardcore. I love them. Such an honorable race.

[@hudsonball4702]

I don't feel Erebored at all when watching your videos.

[@grandadmiralzaarin4962]

The Dwarves have had a rough go of it but they keep on keeping on. It's why I respect them.

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6:52 remember what really matters hit me in the feels bro!

[@lassiefish6838]

I love Dwarves and dragons!

[@tardaboveall491a]

The way you always find a way to reflect on the subjects you talk about and turn them into lessons of life at the end of the videos is truly fantastic. It's always something everyone should aspire to.

[@MenoftheWest]

Thank you, my friend, that means a lot! There are always deeper meanings to be found in all tales, meanings that may add to one's wisdom!

[@tardaboveall491a]

@@MenoftheWest It is I that should say thanks. More often than not I reflect on myself and my behaviour because you so eloquently describe what can be drawn from these stories. I'm certain I'm not the only one.

[@travisgould5423]

This needs to be a movie!

[@C1oudy_with_a_chance_]

Rather ironic, since I got this notification while watching Desolation of Smaug 😂

[@77777Spooky]

If the dragons actually numbered in the thousands, Middle Earth would have been a smoldering fire pit by the events of LOTR.

[@MenoftheWest]

Honestly that's what I was thinking haha, there could not have been too many of them up north, but still enough to drive the Dwarves out of the Grey Mountains.

[@77777Spooky]

@@MenoftheWest It is fascinating that there were so many of them though. If Sauron had been able to bring any of them under his control, the result would have been terrifying. I also wonder about what happened to those dragons after this war.

[@noahtimportent6710]

The vast majority of the dragons in the north were Cold Drakes, who were unable to breathe fire, Smaug was one of the few remaining (or even the last) Fire Drakes, but still, a few thousand pounds of scales and claws that may or may not fly is still a force to be reckoned with, just a lot less destructive than a fire breathing one.

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@@77777Spooky”Alright… *now put armor on one.”*

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[@IronDragon-2143]

It's sad to think that the Dwarves are destined to lose the fruits of their labor to the wickedness and greed of the Dragons.

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Imagine how hearty a Dwarven equivalent to Christmas would be. I can just taste the mead and imagine the glorious roast boar they'd prolly have.

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World of Warcraft calls it Winter's Veil The legend is more of a time of remembrance but it's also very commercial too.

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I believe it's mentioned in the Hobbit that Gandalf and Bilbo celebrated "Yule" after the end of the Battle of Five armies on their way back to the Shire

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Those damned Worms, with their hard scale and heated breath.

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Thanks Melkor!!

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the dragons really just wanted to chill with the dwarves but the dwarves were greedy and wont share their gold

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THANK YOU!!!! That was awesome! Balrogs, Dragons and Orcs, Oh My! Dwarves are durable!

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The age-old greedy credo; "....the sort of rage that is only seen when rich folk who have more than they can enjoy suddenly lose something they have long had but have never before used or wanted...."

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Dwarves will raid your fridge, eat all of your food and be a general nuisance in your own home, but they will stand by their friends to the very end.

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I bet thorins group would eat a entire grocery store last l

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Merry Christmas!

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[@huntclanhunt9697]

Nice video, as always. Could you do more on the Rangers of the North? Do we know of any of their camps or villages that surely were scattered across the remnants of Arnor?

[@lilitharam44]

Is there a map of the Dwarven Realms in the North where they fought the dragons? I have not been able to find one. This is a great, fascinating video, so much we don't know about the Dwarves. I would like to know more about the Dwarves that befriended Eol and taught him.

[@kravstema6287]

Greetings, lore Master. May your beard grow long.

[@crazykids2004]

Man that was something so an Ice Drake I don't know the name of and The Fire Drake Shmeg was the two main dragons that really wounded The Dwarfs by taking their Kingdoms and Killing their Kings Nain,Dain,and Bloind and we get Thror,Thrain,Thorin "Oaken shield" ,Fili,Kili,Dain "Iron foot" ,Balin,Gloin,and Gimli "Elf-Friend" . Exactly don't get Greedy amazing video as always 💓

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@@MenoftheWest it's getting easier by the day. I'll never give up.

[@hound9313]

Thranduil mentioned to Thorin about fighting “the great serpents of the north”. I wonder if Thranduil was part of this war. I haven’t read all the books, but that seems connected to this.

[@happywheeler4268]

Thranduil did not fight in this war. More likely thranduil was referring to the war of wrath.

[@hound9313]

Makes sense, thanks for the info.

[@phorewhoresman1897]

Interesting video.

[@adanramirez9660]

I like to hear your wise words at the end of every video.

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cool vid maboi

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Good video.

[@nathandomke2721]

The elves also faced the serpents of the North, you should do a video on the Elven conquest against the dragons.

[@arthurpendragon3000]

So many Middle-Earth tales left untold. So many great deeds with no songs sung. So many adventures without poems. So many heroes never to be known.

[@theblackprince1346]

The dwarves are by far my favourite race in middle earth

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Dropped 47 seconds ago and Still Late! 😳

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A wizard is never late, Elliott, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to!

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Hail and merry Xmas men of the west

[@armaanrampersad2415]

It's early in the morning over here but, hey happy holidays. What would of happened if more dragons survived the war and along with smaug took over erebor?

[@Wally480]

Great video. As always anything lord of the rings is interesting and worth the time

[@Tiedy88]

You have my axe!

[@hughgedney3393]

Very great video Men of the West. And I love middle earth. And I think that dragons numbers the during the war of the dwarves and dragons were tens of hundreds, and the dwarves well say thousands.

[@matheusarruda6462]

If Azaghál was still around he'd have cleaned up goddamn shop with those dragons.

[@endermanwithalowercasee]

Like how War of the Rohirrim is a prequel to the LotR trilogy, an animated film about this would be a perfect prequel to The Hobbit trilogy as well in my opinion. Honestly, my ideal animated trilogy would be War of the Rohirrim, the Dwarves and Dragons, and the the Battle of Dale, along with the other battles in the region, during the War of the Ring.

[@TLhikan]

"Dwarves detest the sea, We hate these dragons more!"

[@LordDaedhelor]

TLhikan I understood that reference

[@LordDaedhelor]

@@xanderpander1472 It's a reference to the Dragonshore song by Clamavi de Profundis. I 100% recommend them to anyone who likes Tolkien.

[@anthonypeltier4039]

Dwarves might be my favorite race in middle earth. But then again, hail eorlingas, so...

[@rAAAnciiid]

We need more Dwarven lore :)

[@eareandilthemariner9361]

If more of us valued food and cheer and sing above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.

[@bradley4031]

Can you please do a video about what eventually became of the dwarves? As they do not fade away like the elves. Did they just mix with men until they became one with men? Even if it is only a theory it would be very interesting to hear.

[@Normacly]

They will help their creator to rebuild the world, once Melkor is kill and the world becomes free of his corruption.

[@DragonoidBerserker1]

Speaking of Dwarves and Dragons, what are your thoughts on Dragonshore by Clamavi De Profundis? Also, do you think you could do a video for The War of the Great Jewels in a future Wars of the Lengendarium video?

[@sunwukong6897]

I liked this one, Yoiston. It was short but sweet. Glæd Ġéol tó þé! Merry Christmas, friend! Also, will a character study on Mîm be possible?

[@MenoftheWest]

Thank you, my friend! Merry Christmas to you and your family as well! A character history on Mîm is a great idea! I'll add it to my list of future videos!

[@sunwukong6897]

Men of the West thank you, sir! Looking forward to it!

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can you please tell me what soundtrack is used in the background

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6, 6 Videos in a row do to with Dwarves Ah Ha Ha!!! (Sorry I Just Had To...) But seriously what is the Dwares recently?!!! I always say this but again I will say it, Thanks for making my Mondays Awesome Again!!! Thanks for Dragons VS Dwarves, Until *Looks* A THEORY VIDEO OF MY CHOICE... *Screams in Happiness* (Sorry again I love your Theory Videos) Marion Baggins Out Voting For Theories!!!

[@astral9138]

Can you do a video about the Avari Elves? It is unsettling to me what happened to them.

[@yogidemis8513]

It must be Sunday!!