Battle of Azanulbizar

The final age of Middle-earth's recorded history before the beginning of the Fourth Age; the film depicts the rise of Sauron's power and the initial stages of the War of the Ring.

The expedition led by Thorin Oakenshield to reclaim Erebor from Smaug.

The Pale Orc and principal antagonist pursuing Thorin Oakenshield in the Hobbit films.

A Hobbit of the Shire who participates in the Quest of Erebor and seeks to prevent war among the claimants to the Lonely Mountain.

A Wizard who recognizes the danger of the One Ring and guides the quest against Sauron.

A former bearer of the One Ring who becomes central to both Bilbo's and Frodo's stories.

The Dwarf king who reclaims Erebor, commands its defense, and dies during the Battle of the Five Armies.

A senior member of Thorin's Company and one of Thorin Oakenshield's closest advisers.

A formidable Dwarf warrior and member of Thorin's Company.

The Elven lord of Rivendell and a major ally in the struggle against Sauron.

Thorin Oakenshield's nephew and a member of Thorin's Company.

The ruler of Goblin-town beneath the Misty Mountains.

Thorin Oakenshield's nephew and a member of Thorin's Company.

A Wizard who investigates the growing darkness in Mirkwood and Dol Guldur.

Bilbo and Frodo Baggins' home in Hobbiton.

A peaceful hobbit homeland in northwestern Middle-earth, including Hobbiton and Bag End.

The destroyed Mannish city beneath Erebor, where much of the Battle of the Five Armies takes place.

A Goblin settlement beneath the Misty Mountains.

The ruined Dwarven realm beneath the Misty Mountains, traversed by the Fellowship on its journey south.

The Elven refuge of Imladris, where the fate of the One Ring is decided.

The ruined watchtower hill where the Nazgûl attack Frodo.