Xbox SmartGlass Exclusive: "The Company of Dwarves" Excerpt

TL;DR

Thorin Oakenshield and his nephews, Fili and Kili, are part of the royal line and are on a quest to reclaim their lost treasure.

Transcript

hold your ground I play a character called Thorin Oak and shield son of thin son of Thor the last king Under the Mountain there's a direct descent from the Royal line which is myself Thoren and Philly and Killy who are nephews by my sister he's my mother's brother my uncle so they would be in ly to the throne they're like the New Hope fely and key ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🚵 Thorin Oakenshield is the last king under the mountain and is grooming his nephews to inherit the throne.
• 🥰 Fili is the responsible older nephew, while Kili is adventurous and fun-loving.
• 😨 Thorin fears succumbing to the dragon sickness, an addiction to gold.
• 😚 Thorin's father disappeared on the same quest, and Thorin takes on the responsibility to reclaim their lost treasure.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is Thorin Oakenshield's relationship with his nephews, Fili and Kili?

Thorin is their uncle and is grooming them to be next in line for the throne. He has a fatherly type relationship with them and wants to impress them.

Q: What is the dragon sickness that Thorin fears?

Dragon sickness is an addiction to gold, which Thorin's grandfather suffered from. Thorin is afraid that he might also be susceptible to it.

Q: What happened to Thorin's father?

Thorin's father, Thrain, disappeared 100 years ago on the same quest to reclaim their lost treasure. It is presumed that he is dead.

Q: Why are Fili and Kili important to Thorin's quest?

As the youngest and fittest, Fili and Kili are Thorin's best fighters and play a crucial role in reclaiming the lost treasure. They want to prove their worth to their uncle and the rest of their kin.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Thorin Oakenshield is the last king under the mountain and is grooming his nephews, Fili and Kili, to be next in line for the throne.

• Fili is the older and more responsible one, while Kili is cheeky and adventurous.

• Their quest is to reclaim their lost treasure and their lost homestead on the Lonely Mountain.