Fundin
Fundin was a dwarf of the royal line of Durin's folk, the great-grandson of King Náin II. He was the son of Farin and the older brother of Gróin.
History
Fundin was most likely born in the Lonely Mountain and went into exile with his people after the attack by the Dragon Smaug. He fathered two sons, Balin and Dwalin.
Fundin was killed beneath the East-gate of Moria in the Battle of Azanulbizar, the final conflict of the War of the Dwarves and Orcs: He was part of the first assault of the vanguard that was thrown back with loss, and was driven into a wood by lake Mirrormere.
He was slain there along with his kinsman Frerin, and many others. After the battle his body was burned on a wooden pyre along with the rest of the dead.
Years later, his sons, as members of Thorin and Company, were involved with the regaining of Lonely Mountain. Roäc recognised Balin as the son of Fundin.
Etymology
Fundin is one of the dwarf names found in the Völuspá. His name means "Found".
Portrayal in adaptations
2021: The Lord of the Rings Online:
Fundin appears in an extended flashback depicting the Battle of Azanulbizar, in which he fights alongside his sons Balin and Dwalin and the rest of Farin's kin. He is slain by arrows while covering the retreat of Thráin's vanguard.
Referencias
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