For over seven centuries the Dwarf-kingdom of Erebor grew wealthy and powerful, but in the year 2770 the winged, fire-breathing dragon called Smaug the Golden destroyed the realm, and drove out the Dwarves.
Scene no 59:
The front gate to Erebor (WETA, Front Gate to Erebor, Sculptors: Dave Tremont
and Leonard Ellis) carved into the green stone of the Lonely Mountain. And all
around, green trees (Unknown manufacturer).
The text: From TOLKIEN - The Illustrated Encyclopedia, by David Day.
