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I laid low the warriors of old and their like is not in the world today. Then I was but young and tender. Now I am old and strong, strong, strong.
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In the quotation above Smaug is referring to his conquest of Erebor in TA 2770...
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Are you sure? Conquering Erebor pitted Smaug against Dwarves and the Men of Dale, the like of who were still in the world today, some even at the mountain's foot at Laketown. It seems more likely that the dragon is referring to ancient Elven warriors of Beleriand, who few if any in modern times could compare to. If this supposition is correct, then Smaug would be Ages old and a remnant from the days of Morgoth.