The Great Beorn

As the group travel on to the Mirkwoods their last obstacle before approaching the lonely mountain was the encounter the house of Beorn. Beorn is half human half bear, as is incredibly powerful. Gandalf carefully plans out on how to greet Beorn without overwhelming him with the dwarves. So two dwarves are invited in every time Gandalf calls. Gandalf and Bilbo are the first to enter and meet the great Beorn and impressed him with their stories and experiences with the goblins. Despite Beorn's hate for goblins is thrilled and invites them to dinner and a stay at his house. Beorn offers food, ponies, and most importantly advice on how to get through the Mirkwoods. Beorn repeatedly tells them to never stray from the path, eat any found food, and to head north so they won't encounter the goblins and wargs. Beorn tells them they would need to return the ponies and walk on foot when the reach the path to the Lonely Mountain. When they have reached the path, Gandalf departs from the group and wishing them the best and to never stray from the path. With their goodbyes still hanging on their lips, the hobbit and the dwarves move into the dark forest.