Gandalf is in Mirkwood, at the fortress of Dol Guldur. He went there with the White Council to drive the Necromancer out of Mirkwood.
In The Hobbit, Bard, who was the King of Dale, can be described as gallant and brave.
no he is killed by bard
Bard called it "Black Arrow"
Smaug's slayer, Bard the Bowman, receives crucial assistance from the thrush, a bird that carries the message about Smaug's weak spot, located under his left breast. Additionally, Bard is supported by the people of Lake-town, who rally around him after the dragon's attack. This collective effort, combined with Bard's keen archery skills and knowledge of the dragon's vulnerabilities, ultimately leads to Smaug's defeat.
Smaug is the major conflict who is slain by Bard.
Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, Thorin Oakenshield, Gollum ,Smaug, Bard, Beorn, Thranduil, Elrond, Fili, and Kili.
In The Hobbit, Bard, who was the King of Dale, can be described as gallant and brave.
Bard shoots Smaug with his black arrow.
no he is killed by bard
Bard called it "Black Arrow"
bard shot him with an arrow in his weakspot
Bilbo Baggins
he thinks that he is useful
In "The Hobbit," Bard the Bowman knew where to aim the black arrow because he had learned about Smaug's weak spot from a thrush that overheard a conversation between Bilbo and the dragon. The thrush revealed to Bard that Smaug had a missing scale on his underbelly, which was his only vulnerable area. Armed with this knowledge, Bard skillfully targeted the weak spot, ultimately leading to Smaug's demise.
Smaug's slayer, Bard the Bowman, receives crucial assistance from the thrush, a bird that carries the message about Smaug's weak spot, located under his left breast. Additionally, Bard is supported by the people of Lake-town, who rally around him after the dragon's attack. This collective effort, combined with Bard's keen archery skills and knowledge of the dragon's vulnerabilities, ultimately leads to Smaug's defeat.
The Old Thrush, one of the species of Great Thrush that lived in the Esgaroth region, told Bard that Smaug had a hole in his armored chest right over his heart.
After Bard kills Smaug, he claims a portion of the dragon's treasure to aid the people of Lake-town, who suffered from Smaug's attack. Specifically, Bard asserts that they should receive one-twelfth of the treasure as compensation for their losses. This claim is part of the negotiations with Thorin Oakenshield, who seeks to reclaim the entire hoard. Ultimately, the distribution of the treasure becomes a significant point of contention among the characters in "The Hobbit."