Summary
Dís learns of her sons' deaths in battle. She is the last direct descendent of Durin, but her cousin Dáin rules in Erebor. Dís has no time to grieve, as the succession is being decided. Dwalin supports her, but the battle has left him deeply scarred and soon Dís starts to question his loyalty. She does what is best for her people. Her sons deaths have not been in vain.