Sunday 14 December 2014

A Hobbit Runs Off

The Hobbit , part something b/c it is not a 3 part movie , unless you're Peter J and can stretch anything to 8 1 / 2 h.

The adventure is an anomaly in the life of a hobbit. Rural , sedentary and quiet. Lovers of lore and family history , Lovers of good food , good beer and good times. Their history is uneventful other than wolves and the odd invader.
The hobbits have occupied their Homeland , the Shire , for generations. The story involves one hobbit , Bilbo Baggins , son of Bungo , and mother Belladona Took. Bilbo's Took ancestors were rumoured to have dealings w/ the Elves and high adventure in general.
Belladona was a mysterious and unusual hobbit. The acorn does not fall far from the tree , it seems.
Bilbo encounters a wizard outside his door. The wizard , Gandalf , is remembered for his fireworks at celebration times. In a series of bizarre verbal misunderstandings , Gandalf is invited for supper the next day. However ,before leaving Bilbo's door , he marks the round door w/ a cross.
The next day , the forgetful hobbit , suddenly realizes that he has forgotten his invitation to Gandalf. Racing around , he prepares Tea for two and its a good thing b/c - there will be 14 for dins.
Gandalf has been seeking a 14 th member of an expedition. He has agreed to help Thorin Oakenshield , son of Thrain , son of Thror , the last King Under Mountain. Thorin and 11 other dwarves are returning to reclaim their dwarvish ancestral home , in the Lonely mountain.
The Dwarves prospered long ago in the mountain and eventually attracted the attention of a dragon , Smaug. Smaug swooped down on civilization in the area and ravaged Human  and Dwarf , taking the stronghold as his home. The displaced dwarves have roamed the years as itinerant , well , everythings but lords. They want back.
To aid the quest , Gandalf reveals a secret entry on a map and a key.
The tokens were given to Gandalf in the dungeons of the Necromancer where Thrain was imprisoned. Thrain asked that his son be given the tokens and a poem if Gandalf could manage it.
The hobbit is seduced by the siren call of adventure and just getting out there. In about the same way that Gandalf is invited for dinner , Bilbo sets off w/ the Dwarves.
Bilbo Baggins , the adventure begins

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