

Upon their arrival, they are attacked by the bear but manage to repel it by barring the door to the house. The bear suddenly picks up their scent and gives chase, forcing the company to make a desperate run for the house. Gandalf expresses familiarity with the beast, and reveals he knows of a dwelling nearby where they can seek shelter. Bilbo, who is on a ridge scouting out the surrounding area, spots a massive bear stalking them nearby, and returns to inform the group of the bear's presence. Twelve months later, Thorin and Company are being pursued by Azog and his Orc party down the Carrock following the events of the previous film. He must secretly go there without waking the dragon therefore a stealthy burglar is needed to steal his jewel back. It is at the Lonely Mountain which the great dragon Smaug conquered from the Dwarves. Gandalf advises Thorin that getting the Arkenstone gem would persuade the Dwarves to follow him.

He meets with Gandalf the Grey, who warns Thorin that someone is trying to assassinate him.

On a rainy evening, in Bree, Thorin Oakenshield discreetly arrives at the Prancing Pony. Plot Prologue, (to Hobbit part one, "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey")
