Nori
Member of Thorin's Company
Nori was one of Durin's Folk and likely dwelt in the northern Blue Mountains with Thorin after the latter had settled there. He was one of the thirteen Dwarves of Thorin's company who journeyed to Erebor to challenge the dragon Smaug. After the death of Smaug, Nori lived with his share of the treasure at the Lonely Mountain.
History
Family and birth
Nori's parentage is unknown, although he was a remote kinsman of Thorin and a member of the House of Durin. He was also the brother of Dori, and a cousin of Ori. His birth year is also unknown.
However, in Bilbo Baggins' account of the quest to Erebor he stated that the brothers Fíli and Kíli were the youngest of the thirteen "by some fifty years", and that when Thorin was missing Balin was "the eldest left". Since Kíli was born in Third Age 2864 and Balin was born in Third Age 2763, this would put Nori's birth between Third Age 2763 and c. 2814, and he would have been between c. 127 and 178 years old during the quest to Erebor.
The Quest of Erebor
Nori was one of the five Dwarves in the fourth group to arrive at Bag End. He wore a purple hood. During the evening when Thorin called for music, Nori (along with Dori and Ori) played the flute. In Beorn's Halls, when Gandalf was telling the story of the company's adventures to Beorn, Nori and Ori were the second two Dwarves to show up. Nori fought in and survived the Battle of Five Armies. He was given his share of the treasure by Dáin Ironfoot, and made his home in Erebor alongside with Dori and Ori.
Later life
Nori lived a wealthy life after the quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain. His date of death is unknown but he was still alive during the War of the Ring.
Etymology
Nóri is a dwarf from the Dvergatal. It most likely means "Little shaver, small bit of something".
Portrayal in adaptations
Nori in adaptations
Films
1967: The Hobbit (1967 film):
Nori is omitted. Thorin Oakenshield only travels with an unnamed guard and the princess of Dale.
1977: The Hobbit (1977 film):
Nori's voice is provided by Jack DeLeon. However, he only ever speaks in unison with the rest of the Dwarves.
2012-14: The Hobbit (film series):
Nori is played by Jed Brophy. A description of Nori in The Hobbit films was released by the studio:
Radio series
1968: The Hobbit (1968 radio series):
Nori is played by Antony Viccars.
1979: The Hobbit (1979 radio series):
No actor is specified for the role of Nori.
1989: Hobit (1989 Slovak radio series):
Nori is present, but no actor is specified for the role of Nori.
Games
1982: The Hobbit (1982 video game):
Nori is omitted; Thorin is the only companion of the player, Bilbo Baggins.
2003: The Hobbit (2003 video game):
No actor is credited for the role of Nori.
2013: The Lord of the Rings Online:
After the Quest of Erebor, Nori has the position of Keeper of Coffers in Erebor. He is first found in the Gatehouse of the Lonely Mountain, where he and his brother Dori brief the player on breaking the Siege of Erebor. After the battle, Nori and the other surviving dwarves of the Company join Dís in paying respect at the tomb of Thorin Oakenshield.
Sometime later the cold-drake who slew King Dáin I is thwarted in an attack on Erebor. Thinking "Thikil-gundu, the Steel Keep", capital of Dáin's Halls of old, must now lie unguarded, Nori secretly leads a small expedition to reclaim its lost wealth for the Longbeards. His brother Dori forms a small band of dwarves to rescue him from his folly, including his old companions Bofur and Glóin, and together with the player they follow Nori's trail across Ered Mithrin. They eventually find him in the Steel Keep.
2014: Lego The Hobbit: The Video Game:
Nori is featured in the game, with his appearance being based in the Peter Jackson's movies, but in the form of a LEGO minifigure, with Jed Brophy voicing the role through archive footage from the first two films.
Referencias
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