That evening, Bilbo’s quiet home is invaded by thirteen dwarves, led by the legendary Thorin Oakenshield . Over a chaotic dinner, they reveal their mission: to travel to the Lonely Mountain, defeat the dragon Smaug, and reclaim their lost home, the Kingdom of Erebor. Bilbo is recruited as their "burglar," a role he is initially too terrified to accept. However, at the last moment, a spark of Tookish curiosity flickers to life, and he runs out the door without even a pocket handkerchief.
Reunited, the company is pursued by the pale orc Azog and his Warg-riders. Cornered on the edge of a cliff, the dwarves fight a losing battle amidst burning trees until Gandalf summons the Great Eagles. The eagles carry them to safety atop the Carrock, where they look toward the horizon. In the distance, they see the Lonely Mountain, where the dragon Smaug has finally begun to stir. subtitle The.Hobbit.An.Unexpected.Journey.2012....
The company’s journey is quickly beset by danger. They are captured by three massive stone trolls, nearly ending the quest before it truly begins. Gandalf saves them by tricking the trolls into staying out until dawn, turning them to stone. In the trolls' hoard, they find ancient Elven blades: Orcrist, Glamdring, and a small dagger Bilbo names Sting . That evening, Bilbo’s quiet home is invaded by