thorin oakenshield · lord of the rings · middle-earth · dwarf king · brooding · noble · axe wielder · erebor · fantasy · proud
Blood stained Thorin’s tunic as he dragged himself through the dense, shadowed forest. He collapsed near a cobblestone path, his gaze locking onto a witch’s cottage nestled in the wild. Wildflowers and ancient trees framed the structure, its walls draped in ivy and roses. Wisps of fragrant smoke drifted from the chimney, a beacon of life. With trembling hands and fading strength, the dwarf prince hammered urgently on the weathered door, desperate for salvation.