Bilbo, Thorin and Company ( dwarfs) and also Gandalf
This was the first event of the book.
This event happen in the Shire in Bilbo's hobbit hole.
Gandalf arrives at Bilbo's house and then convinces him to come on an adventure. The dwarfs arrive also they have a big feast in Bilbo's house and begin to plan the adventure.
This was an important event to the story because it was how the main character (Bilbo) started the adventure.
#1
Second Event
The dwarfs, Gandalf, Bilbo and Mountain trolls.
After they leave the Shire and are on the road for a little while.
Before the lonely mountain.
The trolls captured them but gandalf rescued them and the trolls turned to stone.
This happened because the trolls took their ponies, they went to go and get the ponies back but the trolls captured them instead.
#2
Goblins
Thorin and Company, Bilbo, Gandalf and the Goblins.
This happened after they escaped the trolls.
They are now on the Misty Mountains.
During the night they sleep in a cave because it is raining. The cave is actually the entrance to the Goblin's underground world. The goblins capture all of them except Gandalf in the night. They are brought to the head Goblin. Right before they are killed Gandalf helps them escape. Gandalf also kills the head Goblin. But, Bilbo falls behind and is left in the dark Goblin tunnels.
#3
Gollum and the Ring
Bilbo and Gollum
This happened after Bilbo is lost inside the mountain.
This happened in the goblin's tunnels.
Bilbo is lost in the Goblin tunnels but eventually makes his way to a lake of some sort. He finds a ring on the ground that he puts in his pocket. There he also meets a miserable creature named Gollum. Gollum wants to kill Bilbo but Bilbo says only if he loses a game of riddles can Gollum kill him; but, if Bilbo wins Gollum has to show him the way out. Bilbo wins with the riddle of "what is in my pocket?" Which is the ring that Bilbo found. Then in a fury Gollum runs after Bilbo but Bilbo puts on the ring and finds that it is magical and makes him disappear. Bilbo follows Gollum and unbeknownst to Gollum, he actually shows Bilbo the way out. Bilbo then meets up with his friends.
This is important to the story because after this the dwarfs trust Bilbo a lot more.
#4
Wargs, Goblins, Fire and the Eagles
Bilbo, Thorin and Company (dwarfs), Gandalf, Goblins, Wargs.
This event took place after they escaped the Goblins.
This event happened east of the Misty Mountains.
Wargs and Goblins surround the company. They climb trees to escape but the Goblins build a fire around them. Just before the fire reaches them in the trees, the eagles come and save them. The eagles bring them to their aerie on the mountain.
This all happened because the Goblins were mad that they escaped so they sent for their friends, the Wargs, to help them kill Bilbo, Gandalf and the dwarfs.
#5
Of Giant Spiders and Wood Elves
Bilbo, Thorin and Company (dwarfs), Spiders, and Wood elves.
After they leave Beorn's house.
In the Mirkwood forest.
Without the rest of the company knowing, Thorin is captured by the wood elves. The rest of the company are captured by giant spiders. Bilbo using his courage and his sword, Sting, saves them. But soon there after they are all captured by the elves.
This all happened because they at first went off the trail a little bit and then they were met by the spiders. After that they were confronted by the wood elves.
#6
Desolation of Laketown and the Death Of Smaug
Bard, The Men Of Laketown, and Smaug
This event happened after Thorin and Company got to the Lonely Mountain.
The dragon left the Lonely Mountain and went to destroy Laketown. Smaug burnt the whole town with his fire. No one could stop the dragon so they started to flee. Bard was the only one who stood up to the dragon. A raven told Bard of Smaug's weak spot and bard shot a perfect shot that killed the dragon. That was the end of Smaug. But Smaug had destoryed the town and many people were wounded or dead.
This all happened because Bilbo woke the Dragon and the Dragon realized that the men of Laketown were probably the ones that helped them out. So in a fit of anger Smaug went to go and destroy the town.
#7
Arkenstone and the proposed negotiation
Men Of Laketown (Bard), Elves of Mirkwood, Thorin and Company, Bilbo, and Gandalf
This event happened after the death of Smaug, when many people started to figure out about the gold under the mountain.
This event happened at the City Of Dale and the Lonely Mountain.
Thorin is overcome by his wealth. But he lacks the thing that he wants the most. It is what Bilbo found and kept, the heart of the mountain, the arkenstone. Soon both the men of laketown and the wood elves come to take claim on the gold. Thorin will not share his treasure with any of them. Even Bard who killed Smaug. Bilbo has a plan. He takes the Arkenstone and brings it to Bard, Gandalf and the leader of the elves. He tells them that it will make it so that there will be no need for war because they can trade the arkenstone for their share of the treasure. They decide that it is a very good plan. They then try to negotiate with Thorin but he refuses and gets super angry with Bilbo.
This All happened because of the gold that is in the mountain the everyone wants but Thorin refuses to share.
#8
Battle Of The Five Armies.
Goblins, Wolves, Elves, Men and Dwarves. Basically everyone.
This happened when all of these armies came to the Lonely Mountain.
This event happened at the Lonely Mountain.
A war started between these five armies. At first it was going to be with only the men and elves versus the dwarves. But then the Goblins and wolves arrived so the men elves and dwarves settled their differences and fought the goblins and wolves. It was a terrible battle. Fili, Kili and Thorin died. Countless others died also. During the battle Beorn arrived in the form of a bear and was a great help. The eagles came also and assisted in the defeat of the goblins and wolves.
This was the climax of the story.
#9
The Return Home
Bilbo and Gandalf
After the Battle Of The Five Armies
Happened on the road and in The Shire.
After the battle Gandalf accompanies Bilbo on his jouney back home, to The Shire. Bilbo brings some gold and also some things from the mountain treasure. Bilbo is happy to be home at last. But when he arrives back home, everyone thought that he was dead so lots of his things are taken. Nonetheless, Bilbo is overjoyed to be home.