David Arkenstone is an American musician who creates primarily instrumental new age music. He plays multiple instruments, including the guitar, flute, mandolin, piano, and drums.
Thorin vows to kill anyone who withholds the Arkenstone .
Spoiler Alert! Thorin is laid to rest under the Lonely Mountain with the Arkenstone on his breast.
Bilbo took the Arkenstone from Smaug's treasure trove. He gave it to the men to use as a negotiating tool.
It is the most prized jewel of the Dwarves
I have yet to find any record that David Arkenstone is a true believer of Jesus Christ. He is a NEW AGE musician and composer. This means he follows the the principles of NEW AGE religion (which often include Jesus as a great prophet but not the exclusive Son of God who provides eternal salvation). The link below describes him well. He has Face pages and You Tube broadcasts too. You can google him.
Smaug has the Arkenstone in his hoard. Bilbo acquires it from the pile of treasure. He then gives it to Bard. Bard puts it with Thorin when he is buried. That is where it stayed.
The Orchrist and the Arkenstone
Bilbo takes the Arkenstone. He isn't entirely sure why he does it, but he picks it up and knew exactly what it was. He had some idea it might be of use later on.
Bilbo hides the Arkenstone from the dwarves because he knew each one was greedy for the Arkenstone and they might kill each other or harm others for it.
because its super intense
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