<P> In The Silmarillion, it is stated that the Dwarves were originally divided into seven clans or "Houses". The three who enter Tolkien's histories are: </P> <Ul> <Li> Longbeards (Khuzdul: Sigin - tarâg) (Durin's folk), who founded the city of Khazad - dûm in the Misty Mountains (they later founded realms in the Grey Mountains and the Lonely Mountain); </Li> <Li> Firebeards, who founded either Nogrod, Belegost, or both, in the Blue Mountains </Li> <Li> Broadbeams, who founded either Nogrod, Belegost, or both, in the Blue Mountains </Li> </Ul> <Li> Longbeards (Khuzdul: Sigin - tarâg) (Durin's folk), who founded the city of Khazad - dûm in the Misty Mountains (they later founded realms in the Grey Mountains and the Lonely Mountain); </Li> <Li> Firebeards, who founded either Nogrod, Belegost, or both, in the Blue Mountains </Li>

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