Bard

**Bard**
Bard was a descent of Lord Girion of Dale. Bard was the King of Dale. His wife and child went to Lake-town when Smaug ruined Dale and took Lonely Mountain in 2770. During 2941, Smaug emerged from Lonely Mountain and attacked Lake-town. Bard lead the defence of the town. He organized archers to fight the Dragon. Bard fired many arrows with his yew bow. When down to his last arrow a thrush perched on his shoulder. Because Bard was from Dale, he understood the thrush's words. The bird told him the weak spot of Smaug. Bard fired his Black Arrow and hit Smaug.The Dragon fell from the sky, landing on Lake-town and destroying it.

Bard later recieved the Arkenstone from Bilbo to use as leverage over Thorin.

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