| Destruction of Esgaroth | |
|---|---|
 Smaug burning Esgaroth | |
| Conflict: Quest of Erebor | |
| Date: November 21, TA 2941 | |
| Place: Esgaroth | |
| Outcome: Smaug burns the entire town Bard kills Smaug with the last Black Arrow | |
| Combatants | |
| Northrons of Esgaroth | Erebor |
| Commanders | |
| Bard Bowman Master of Lake-town† |
Smaug† |
| Strength | |
| Thousands of Northron civilians of Esgaroth | 1 dragon |
| Casualties | |
| Many civilians and guards | Smaug |
The Destruction of Esgaroth took place when Smaug burst out from Erebor and flew over to Esgaroth to destroy the city and its people, in retaliation for the aid they gave to Thórin and Company on their Quest to take back the treasure-hoard of Thrór.
History[]
Prelude[]
Fire and Water[]
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Appearances[]
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (First appearance)