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Gimli, son of Gloin, was a well-respected dwarf warrior in Middle-earth. He was a member of the Fellowship of the Ring, and was the only dwarf to readily fight alongside men and elves in the war against Sauron at the end of the Third Age.

Gimli was the son of Glóin, one of the former companions of Bilbo Baggins. He was by far remote a descendant of Durin the Deathless, father of the Dwarven people Gimli belongs to, but was not a member of the royal line. (Gimli was also the first cousin once removed of Balin, Lord of Moria).

When the One Ring was discovered, Elrond summoned representatives from the various races and nations of Middle-earth to Rivendell to formulate a way of destroying the ring. Gimli was one of the dwarven representatives. When others started to volunteer to accompany Frodo Baggins on the journey to Mordor, he volunteered, in no small part out of suspicion over Legolas Greenleaf, who had also volunteered.

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Lurtz does not appear in the book. He is a character created specifically for Peter Jackson's movie The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Lurtz was the first of Saruman's Uruk-hai to be bred, and led them into battle against the Fellowship of the Ring at Amon Hen.

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8 Fantasy Movie Masterpieces So Great That They Became the Blueprint - Collider - - 2026/01/11 01:24

8 Fantasy Movie Masterpieces So Great That They Became the Blueprint  Collider...

The 10 Most Ambitious Movies of All Time, Ranked - Collider - - 2026/01/10 23:31

The 10 Most Ambitious Movies of All Time, Ranked  Collider...

New Images ‘One Ring’ Popcorn Bucket for Lord of the Rings Trilogy Theatrical Return - Fantasy Land News - - 2026/01/10 21:30

New Images ‘One Ring’ Popcorn Bucket for Lord of the Rings Trilogy Theatrical Return  Fantasy Land News...

Elijah Wood Addresses Frodo & Gandalf Reunion In New Lord Of The Rings Movie: "A Wizard Is To Be Trusted" - Screen Rant - - 2026/01/10 18:32

Elijah Wood Addresses Frodo & Gandalf Reunion In New Lord Of The Rings Movie: "A Wizard Is To Be Trusted"  Screen Rant...

Hunt For Gollum’s Place on The Lord Of The Rings Timeline Reportedly Revealed - The Direct - - 2026/01/10 15:33

Hunt For Gollum’s Place on The Lord Of The Rings Timeline Reportedly Revealed  The Direct...
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New Details On "Gollum" Aragorn Casting - Dark Horizons - - 2026/01/10 21:56

New Details On "Gollum" Aragorn Casting  Dark Horizons...

Elijah Wood Addresses Frodo & Gandalf Reunion In New Lord Of The Rings Movie: "A Wizard Is To Be Trusted" - Screen Rant - - 2026/01/10 18:55

Elijah Wood Addresses Frodo & Gandalf Reunion In New Lord Of The Rings Movie: "A Wizard Is To Be Trusted"  Screen Rant...

Man builds hobbit-style underground house for just US$2.000; the project looks fantastical, uses simple bio-architecture techniques, and is attracting attention from those seeking affordable housing integrated with nature. - CPG Click Petróleo e Gás - - 2026/01/10 16:06

Man builds hobbit-style underground house for just US$2.000; the project looks fantastical, uses simple bio-architecture techniques, and is attracting attention from those seeking affordable housing i...

Tickets now on sale for Stratford Festival’s 2026 season - CityNews Kitchener - - 2026/01/10 10:46

Tickets now on sale for Stratford Festival’s 2026 season  CityNews Kitchener...

The Hobbit Trilogy and The Lord of the Rings Trilogy DVD (Theatrical Versions) (Canada) - Blu-ray.com - - 2026/01/09 21:07

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