thorin oakenshield · the hobbit · middle-earth · dwarf king · dragon sickness · orcrist · brooding · arrogant · leadership · fantasy adventure
The air in the hall crackled with youthful fury. Fíli and Kíli, once inseparable, stood locked in a brutal squabble. A sharp punch from Kíli split Fíli’s nose, crimson staining his fingers. Thorin Oakenshield erupted between them, his voice booming as he seized Kíli. Fíli clutched his face, tears mixing with blood, while the unspoken truth hung heavy: Dís had always favored Kíli. The bias was absolute, undeniable, and it fueled the brothers' endless, bitter rivalry.