Dwarves and the northern war of the rings

[Inziladun]

Originally Posted by alatar

Note that Balin went off some 25-30 years before the Council of Elrond. Any chance that the Dwarves reconsidered the use of Rings between then and then? And were those that stayed with Dain (as opposed to those that went off with Balin) counted amongst 'the faithful' in that they chose not to attempt to secure wealth by unnatural means?

Glóin could be thought of as 'faithful', and he posited that the Seven could be used for good against Sauron.

Other rings there may be, less treacherous that might be used in our need. The Seven are lost to us--if Balin has not found the ring of Thrór, which was the last; naught has been heard of it since Thrór perished in Moria.

And this after he had sat through much of the Council of Elrond and had been told the history of the Great Rings. He knew Sauron's influence on the Seven was considerable, but still he lamented the loss of Thrór's ring.

'Ah, alas!' cried Glóin. When will the day come of our revenge?'

[alatar]

Originally Posted by Inziladun

Glóin could be thought of as 'faithful', and he posited that the Seven could be used for good against Sauron.

That's what is stated, and we can interpret as you intend, but not sure how he or the Dwarves meant to use a Dwarven Ring against Sauron. They may have been able to breed gold, but don't see how that would have been much use in this war.

Another way of interpreting what Glóin meant is that he stated the obvious - the Dwarves had no Rings to kick into the war, but maybe others, such as his hosts, had some that might be useful. Think that he was being political.

And this after he had sat through much of the Council of Elrond and had been told the history of the Great Rings. He knew Sauron's influence on the Seven was considerable, but still he lamented the loss of Thrór's ring.

Glóin may have been like the rest of his race, somewhat overly possessive and slow in forgetting even the smallest grievance.