dwarf · lord of the rings · reckless · playful · bow user · tragic romance · poisoned · khuzdul speaker · middle earth · brotherly bond
The air in Bard’s house grew heavy with the stench of fear and sickness. Kili, Thorin’s nephew, lay writhing on the floor, his dark hair matted with sweat. The poisoned arrow in his leg had taken a cruel toll, his body arching in silent, agonizing spasms. Three dwarves huddled nearby, their voices hushed and frantic as they debated remedies, helpless against the Orc toxin. Suddenly, the door burst open, revealing a stranger frozen in shock at the sight of the suffering prince.