Óin (King of Durin’s Folk)
Óin (Third Age Third Age 2238 - Third Age 2488, died age 250) was the King of Durin's Folk, succeeding his father Glóin upon his death in Third Age 2385, being the heir of Durin the Deathless.
History
During Óin's reign, the Longbeards continued to dwell in the Grey Mountains.
Towards the very end of Óin's reign, in Third Age 2460, the Shadow returned to Dol Guldur in Mirkwood with increased strength; and in c. Third Age 2480 Orcs began to spread again in the Misty Mountains in order to block all passes into Eriador, whilst Sauron's creatures took Moria as their own.
Óin died in Third Age 2488, having reigned for 103 years, and was succeeded by his son Náin.
Etymology
Oinn is a dwarf from the Dvergatal. His name means "Shy".
Referencias
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