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After being expelled from their ancestral home, the dwarves scattered, led by Thorin and his descendants into exile. Over time, their numbers dwindled, and their weaponry became scarce. Meanwhile, Gandalf recognizes that Smaug could easily be recruited by Sauron, the dark lord who is gradually regaining his strength and preparing for war. Gandalf’s primary goal becomes not just the reclamation of the treasure but the destruction of the dragon before Sauron can ally with him.