A great fire-drake and the last of the truly mighty dragons in Middle-earth. Smaug conquered the Dwarf-kingdom of Erebor and the nearby town of Dale, claiming the vast treasure hoard beneath the Lonely Mountain as his own. For nearly two centuries he sleeps upon his stolen gold, until the arrival of Thorin's company and their burglar Bilbo Baggins disturbs his rest. He is slain by Bard the Bowman of Lake-town, who strikes a weak spot in his jewel-encrusted belly.