Balem

Balem was corrupted when he discovered the natural negative portal deep under Zundar and stepped through in pursuit of treasure.

This is what ultimately led to him being involved in the theft of the Stone from the Gnomes

Balem (Dwarf) ??? - 567E

559E

Balem commissioned the secret building of a dwarven hall to house his treasure which was under threat from both Demogorgon and Dispater. Balem called the hall Zundar – ‘The Hidden Source’. (1st Age History)

561E

The 1st Council of Sutur meets and discusses the war against Dispater. The members are as follows:

Men: Lastar, Bavarik, Gundleus

Dwarves: Balem, Dor, Hamar, Zem, Ishtur, Findor, Maedus

Elves: Gelmir, Aerandir, Nenya, Elwe

Gnomes: Unglak, Yagrik and Ichshoos.

(1st Age History)

563E

Lastar and the great Dwarven Lords meet at the hidden hall of Zundar to discuss the destruction of Dispater. Other than Balem, who owns Zundar, the following Dwarven Kings are led blindfold to its deep halls: Dor, Hamar, Zem, Ishtur, Findor and Maedus. Balem, using Orodruin’s knowledge and Ishtur’s Ring of Fire, creates a circlet of Adamantite. Lastar adds a single point holding a diamond and gives it the power of light. (1st Age History)

564E

Balem uses the Crown to help retake Hama Las. Many of the House of Rodrus, led by their King, Maedus, join their cousins in the battle. With the power of Balem’s Crown proved, Lastar makes similar devices with the aid of Orodruin’s folk and all of the Rings. At councils held in Sutur, Lastar gives a part of this new Crown to each of the Kings fighting Dispater. Balem – Crown of Light, Findor – 2nd Piece, Maedus – 3rd Piece, Gelmir – 4th Piece, Nenya – 5th Piece, Gundleus – 6th Piece. (1st Age History)

566E

Pincered by Lastar’s army in the west, Bavarik’s army in the north and the combined dwarven forces of Hamar, Balem and Maedus in the east, Dispater is defeated at Amras Aarda, his last stronghold. Gelmir and Maedus both die at the foot of the Minas trying to destroy Dispater before he enters the fortress. Gelmir’s son Gillire leaves the battle with his father’s body and Maedus is returned to Fangor Rodrus; both Kings leave their Crowns in Lastar’s care. (1st Age History)

567E

The first attack on Minas Aarda comes from Hama Las but is poorly led and causes Balem to lose his life. The dwarves take the Crown of Light to Lastar. (1st Age History)

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