What was mined in the Mines of Moria?

In much of Middle-earth’s fictional history, Moria was the greatest city of the Dwarves. The city’s wealth was founded on its mines, which produced mithril, a fictional metal of great beauty and strength, suitable for armour.

Who did Gimli find in the Mines of Moria?

There is only one real moment in The Fellowship of the Ring that highlights some of Gimli’s past when he enters the Mines of Moria in hopes of seeing his old cousin Balin, who was once the Lord of Moria.

What was at the bottom of Moria?

The Balrog known as Durin’s Bane learned their tunnels while living in the depths of Moria. After Gandalf fell with him in the abyss, Durin’s Bane seemed to know his way up and found the Endless Stair. He was Gandalf’s only hope and he followed him.

What happened to Balin in the Mines of Moria?

While in Moria, he discovered Durin’s Axe and a Mithril helm. Balin himself, as were the rest of those that followed him, was slain by Orcs, bringing to an end the attempt to retake Moria. Ironically he died in the same place and the same way as his father had been slain 195 years before in TA 2799.

What is the password to the Mines of Moria?

The inscription was a riddle: “speak friend and enter.” The answer was a password in an Elvish language that would cause the Doors to swing open. Gandalf eventually solved the riddle, remembering the Elvish word for friend, mellon. When entering, the Watcher in the Water grabbed Frodo’s ankle to drag him into the lake.

How did the goblins get into Moria?

Mostly the Goblins that lived there. In the 3rd age, the Dwarves accidentally awoke the Balrog that had slept there since the end of the 1st age. The Balrog drove all the Dwarves out. In their absence many evil creatures such as Goblins, Trolls and even that giant squid, moved into Moria and made it their home.

Why didn’t Gimli know Moria had fallen?

Gimli did know that Moria is a dangerous place, but he didn’t know that his cousin Balin’s expedition has failed so horribly. Balin’s expedition went to Moria about 30 years before Gimli and the rest of the Fellowship, and there were no words about their destiny.