'Lord of the Rings' Fans Point Out Heartbreaking Moments In Dwarven History

February 4, 2022 516 votes 142 voters

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Vote up the most heartbreaking moments that dwarves faced in 'Lord of the Rings.'

The dwarves haven't had it easy in Middle-Earth and fans of the series have begun to notice. Whether it's the bodies of members of Bilbo's dwarves showing up in Moria or Gimli honoring his fallen father by wearing his helmet, these are the heartbreaking moments for mountain dwellers in the series.

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Balin And Ori's Cadavers Are Still In Moria When The Fellowship Arrives
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Gimli's Gift From Galadriel Is Incredibly Meaningful
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Gimli And Legolas Remained Friends For The Rest Of Their Lives
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Fili And Kili Failed To Reclaim The City They Never Knew
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Gimli Was Allowed To Sail West Because Of His Friendship With Legolas And Galadriel
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Gimli is allowed to go because of his unusual friendship with Legolas, and with Galadriel.
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Gimli Is Wearing His Dead Father's Helmet
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Balin And Ori's Cadavers Are Still In Moria When The Fellowship Arrives

Gimli's Gift From Galadriel Is Incredibly Meaningful

Gimli And Legolas Remained Friends For The Rest Of Their Lives

Fili And Kili Failed To Reclaim The City They Never Knew

Gimli Was Allowed To Sail West Because Of His Friendship With Legolas And Galadriel

Gimli Is Wearing His Dead Father's Helmet