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== Plot ==

== Plot ==

Bilbo is idling in front of his semi-underground house when he's accosted by the famous wizard [[Gandalf]], who introduces a group of [[Dwarves (Middle-earth)|Dwarves]] to the "Burglar", as he calls Mr. Baggins. The wizard and his 14 companions set off to recover their stolen treasure from a dragon ([[Smaug]]). They encounter trolls and goblins in their travels, and Bilbo finds a golden [[One Ring|ring]] which makes the wearer invisible.

The [[Hobbit]] [[Bilbo Baggins]] is used to living a quiet and peaceful life. One day the wizard [[Gandalf]] comes to him, who introduces him to a group of thirteen [[Dwarves (Middle-earth)|Dwarves]]: the leader [[Thorin Oakenshield]], his two nephews Fíli and Kíli, Óin, Glóin, Balin, Dwalin, Dori, Nori, Ori, Bifur, Bofur, and Bombur. From them he learns their story: A long time ago their people lived in the [[Erebor |Lonely Mountain]], rich and prosperous, ruled by the ''King under the Mountain'', Thorin's grandfather. But then the [[dragon]] [[Smaug]] came to the Lonely Mountain, killed most of the dwarves, and took their treasures and their home for himself. Years later, Thorin now wants to return to the Lonely Mountain, to reclaim what's rightfully theirs, and Gandalf recommended Bilbo to the dwarves as a "Burglar" to take on their quest. Bilbo is confused and advese to leaving his home, but is later convinced to follow the group.  

The company is aided by the [[Elves (Middle-earth)|Elves]] of [[Rivendell]], enormous [[Eagles (Middle-earth)|Eagles]], and a shape-shifting bear-man ([[Beorn]]). The are nearly killed by huge spiders and are captured by [[Elves (Middle-earth)|Wood Elves]]. Bilbo engineers their escape, and aided by the lake men they climb the [[Lonely Mountain]] seeking a way inside to recover their treasure. Bilbo gets a clue from a little bird and dares to confront the dragon.

Gandalf, the dwarves, and Bilbo set out towards the east on their journey to the Lonely Mountain. Along the way they are captured by three trolls, but Gandalf saves them. In the troll's hideout they find some gold and swords, and Gandalf, Thorin, and Bilbo each take one. The group continues to the Elves (Middle-earth)|Elven]] city [[Rivendell]], where its master, [[Elrond]], provides them with valuable information.

In the end Bilbo returns home laden with sacks of [[gold]] and [[silver]].  He also finds a mysterious magical ring.

 

As the group travels over the [[Misty Mountains]], Goblins (Orcs) attack and capture them, taking them into their caves under the Mountains. Gandalf, who had evaded capture, comes to their rescue, but the group loses Bilbo on their flight. Wandering through the dark, Bilbo stumbles upon a ring, which he puts in his pocket. By an underground lake Bilbo meets the creature [[Gollum]], who offers to show him the way out if he can best him in a game of riddles, otherwise he will eat him. Running out of riddles to ask, Bilbo absentmindedly finds the ring in his pocket and wonders aloud: "What have I got in my pocket?". Gollum, believing it to be a riddle, is unable to answer, and loses the game. But Gollum, angry and unwilling to help, goes off to fetch his "birthday present": a magical ring, which turns its wearer invisible. Unable to find it, he believes Bilbo has it, and chases Bilbo. While running away and falling, the ring slips on Bilbo's finger and he becomes invisible, Gollum running past him towards the way out of the caves. Bilbo realizes both and follows Gollum out. Outside, Bilbo rejoins Gandalf and the dwarves.

 

The company is aided by the of [[Rivendell]], enormous [[Eagles (Middle-earth)|Eagles]], and a shape-shifting bear-man ([[Beorn]]). The are nearly killed by huge spiders and are captured by Wood Elves. Bilbo engineers their escape, and aided by the lake men they climb the Lonely Mountain seeking a way inside to recover their treasure. Bilbo gets a clue from a little bird and dares to confront the dragon.

In the end Bilbo returns home laden with sacks of [[gold]] and [[silver]].

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