Tolkien gives us some little details about Dain, his army, and the weapons and armor they bring with them. And, of course, this hints at so much more. Let's dig in (get it, because they're dwarves?)

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Double Dragon 2 is a classic of the Nintendo Entertainment System. Are our memories correct? Is it still fun after 30 years? Let's find out. Welcome to Retro Recall.

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The beginning of chapter 17 contains some of the best dialogue in the Hobbit, with so many little details that reveal the depth of the characters. Let's discuss.

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Not every hero needs a sword, and sometimes sacrifice and kindness is the most powerful quality you can possess.

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Thorin places wealth above all else and drives up the stakes for the dragon's treasure.

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How would you bring the Dwarves up-to-speed about what just happened in Laketown? Tolkien finds a way that's deeply rooted in myth and legend.

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What do people do when a dragon destroys their town and 1/4 of their population? Tolkien has a very realistic sense of this.

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The qualities of realists. Nature (the lake and the moon) fighting back against Smaug. How the Black Arrow isn't actually a Deus Ex Machina. There's so much to unpack here!

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The dwarves and Bilbo finally make their way through Erebor, finding only the remains of the dragon's occupation contrasting with the beauty of nature and Dwarvish creations.

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