'My father is at his camp in the Misty Mountains, north of Rivendell. Ask him if he thinks Gandalf might let us visit Balin in Khazad-dûm. Imagine what a boon it would be if he found Thrór's ring there!'1/1
1 Speak toGlóin (Show dialog)
'My son is not as attentive as he believes himself to be, Player, if he thinks Balin may have found the ring of Thrór within Khazad-dûm. Gandalf told us the fate of Thrór's ring while at the Council!
'We are dwarves, Player, so you understand the call of stone and gems, and in all of us there lies a slumbering desire to see the halls of Khazad-dûm alive and shining once again. It could be that Balin son of Fundin works there now, restoring the splendour of its ancient cities, but I do not know if that is a vain hope. There has been no word from Moria in many long years.
'I cannot tell my son the mind of Gandalf. You should speak with the Wizard yourself if you wish to know his plans. I believe he is in Bilbo's room on the ground floor of the House of Elrond. Speak with him to hear of Moria, for I will not speak of it more.'1/1
2 Speak toGandalf (Show dialog)
'Many troubles could be avoided and much time saved if certain parties paid more attention to the things that were said to them: if Gimli son of Glóin was not interested in listening to the tales told at the council, he should have given his seat to someone else!
'His father is correct: Balin could not have found in Moria the ring of Thrór, last of the dwarf-rings forged of old, for though it was given from Thrór to his son Thráin, it was taken from Thráin in captivity.
'As for Balin himself, the lack of news from Moria is troubling, but I will not muse needlessly on his fate. Return to Gimli and tell him that the errand of the Company must be first in his thoughts. There is no room for other concern.'1/1
3 Speak toGimli (Show dialog)
'Gandalf has that to say, Player? I am not to be blamed if the mind wanders during such a long discussion -- you and I are dwarves of action, given to fighting and carousing, not idle chatter!
'Thank you for your aid, my friend. It is to be hoped that Balin's work in Moria prospers, and that Khazad-dûm will shine again! Perhaps if the errand of the Company succeeds, you and I will go there someday and lend our strong arms to the effort! I am sure Balin will appreciate our help!'1/1
