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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 great battle at Dale and Erebor between Elves, Men, Dwarves, and Orc armies.

Bard's killing of Smaug during the dragon's attack on Lake-town.

Smaug's devastating attack on Lake-town at the opening of the third Hobbit film.

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

The White Council's confrontation with Sauron and the Nazgûl at Dol Guldur.

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

The Bowman of Lake-town who kills Smaug and leads the survivors of Esgaroth.

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

An Elven prince of the Woodland Realm who later becomes a member of the Fellowship.

Captain of the Woodland Realm guard and a central figure in the Hobbit film trilogy.

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

The Elvenking of the Woodland Realm and father of Legolas.

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

An Orc commander and son of Azog in the Hobbit films.

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 Dwarven stronghold and treasure hoard contested by Thorin, the Lake-men, the Elves, and the Orcs.

A strategic height near Erebor used during the Battle of Five Armies.

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

A fortress in southern Mirkwood occupied by Sauron before his expulsion during the events of 2941.

An Orc stronghold from which a second army marches toward Erebor.

The settlement on Long Lake attacked and destroyed by Smaug.

The great forest realm from which Thranduil's army marches to Erebor.