how durin founded the longbeards

[Aganzir]

Originally Posted by Inziladun

Perhaps the number seven was something in Arda which was an "Easter Egg" reminder of the ultimate purpose of all things under the One.

That's so cute.

Originally Posted by Kuruharan

So it sounds like Aule's placement was done deliberately. I wonder if he originally intended the dwarves to be a bridgehead in resistance to Melkor

Well given Aulë's history with the Maiar affiliated with him turning to evil, there was no chance that was going to go smoothly, now was there?

I don't have anything more valuable to contribute (partly because my yawns are getting huge) but let me just say this has been an enjoyable thread to read! Oh and for those who are interested in Khuzdul, Magnus Åberg's An Analysis of Dwarvish in Arda Philology 1 is an interesting read.

[Kuruharan]

Originally Posted by Aganzir

Well given Aulë's history with the Maiar affiliated with him turning to evil, there was no chance that was going to go smoothly, now was there?

That trend might not have confirmed itself completely by that point...