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A Dwarf as seen in the World of Warcraft.

A Dwarven Mountain King from Warcraft III.

Dwarves are one of the races in the Warcraft Universe — a fictional universe devised by Blizzard Entertainment, where a number of games and books are set. As a species, the majority of them live in Ironforge, in Khaz Modan. Image File history File links Information_icon. ... Image File history File links Wowdwarf. ... Image File history File links Wowdwarf. ... World of Warcraft (commonly abbreviated as WoW) is a massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by Blizzard Entertainment. ... Image File history File links Mountainking. ... Image File history File links Mountainking. ... Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, released by Blizzard Entertainment in 2002, is a real-time strategy computer game // Overview An in-game screenshot of humans (blue) fighting orcs (red). ... Men hur kommer man in i berget, frÃ¥gade tomtepojken (But how do I get into the mountain? the young dwarf asked. ... The Warcraft universe is the fictional universe in which the Warcraft series of computer games, novels and announced movie are set. ... A fictional universe is a cohesive imaginary world that serves as the setting or backdrop for one or (more commonly) multiple works of fiction. ... Blizzard Entertainment is an American PC game developer and publisher. ... Ironforge as seen in the World of Warcraft. ... Ironforge / Khaz Modan Dwarven insignia. ...

Background

The dwarves are in general, a stalwart and resilient race. They are hearty men and merry women from a bustling civilization in lands that few others would care to occupy. Their home city of Ironforge is one of the only dwarven keeps still in the Eastern Kingdoms. The dwarves range in height from 1 to 1.5 metres tall, and their frames are best described as short and stout. By nature, dwarves are a very resilient people as evidenced by both their tough skin and resistance to several poisons and sicknesses. They are generally stout and fearless in battle and friendship, and are usually up to some good ale in a cozy tavern after a hard day's work. The metre, or meter (U.S.), is a measure of length. ...

For countless generations the dwarves have been renowned for their unmatched skill in the workings of metal and stone. They are masters of the forge, and their jewelry, armor, and weapons are beautifully and skillfully made. Many of the world's greatest treasures are of dwarven craft.

The dwarves are also commonly associated with their cousins, the gnomes. It is not known if or when the gnomish race branched off from the dwarven race, but the gnomes and dwarves have been stalwart allies beyond the reckoning of memory. The dwarves, living in the high mountains, ultimately befriended many of the mountains' creatures. Where the humans, in far lower altitudes, ride horses into battle, the dwarves prefer to ride upon the thick-furred mountain rams, whose knowledge of the rocky terrains surpasses even that of the dwarves themselves. Also native to the windswept peaks are the mighty gryphons, whose proud nature has spelled the end for many a hapless traveller. The dwarves, however have managed miraculously to tame many of the gryphons and ride them both as a means of speedy transport and a mount for aerial battle. The Gnomes are a vibrant and experimental Race at the most. ... Humans as seen in the World of Warcraft. ... Conference NFC Division West Founded 1937 Home Field Edward Jones Dome City St. ... Gryphons, creatures in the role-playing game Warcraft are part eagle and part lion. ...

Dwarven history

Dwarf crest, "Icon of the Forge."

In the ancient times, after the Titans departed Azeroth, their children, known as the Earthen, continued to shape and guard the deep recesses of the world. The Earthen were largely unconcerned with the affairs of the surface-dwelling races and longed only to plumb the dark depths of the earth. Upon the implosion of the Well of Eternity, the Earthen sealed themselves away in their halls of stone: Uldaman, Uldum, and Ulduar. Image File history File links Image of the Dwarven logo from Blizzard Entertainments video game series, Warcraft Universe. ... Image File history File links Image of the Dwarven logo from Blizzard Entertainments video game series, Warcraft Universe. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion, because: it is patent nonsense. ... Map of the World of Azeroth as it appears in the game World of Warcraft Azeroth is an Earth-like world (not to be confused with a planet which would exist in a universe of many planets, in the warcraft universe each planet is its own world these worlds can... The Well of Eternity is a magical pool of water in the Warcraft Universe, and is a source of arcane magic. ... Uldaman is a location set in Blizzard Entertainments video game and book series, Warcraft. ... In the fictional World of Warcraft universe, Uldum is an ancient hall of stone located in the southern reaches of Tanaris desert. ... The base of the Titans on Northrend. ...

Though it is unclear what awakened them, the Earthen sealed within Uldaman eventually arose from their self-imposed slumber. These Earthen found that they had changed significantly during their hibernation. Their rocky hides had softened and become smooth skin and their powers over stone and earth had waned. They had become mortal creatures. Uldaman is a location set in Blizzard Entertainments video game and book series, Warcraft. ...

Calling themselves Dwarves, they left the halls of Uldaman and ventured out into the waking world. Still lulled by the safety and wonders of the deep places, they founded a vast kingdom under the highest mountain in the land. They named their land Khaz Modan, or "Mountain of Khaz", in honor of the Titan shaper, Khaz'goroth. Constructing an altar for their Titan father, the dwarves crafted a mighty forge within the heart of the mountain. Thus, the city that grew around the forge would be called Ironforge ever after. Uldaman is a location set in Blizzard Entertainments video game and book series, Warcraft. ... Ironforge / Khaz Modan Dwarven insignia. ... This is an alphabetical list with the major and minor characters in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of games and books are set. ... Ironforge as seen in the World of Warcraft. ...

The dwarves, fascinated with shaping gems and stone, set out to mine the surrounding mountains for riches and precious minerals. Content with their labors under the world, the dwarves remained isolated from the affairs of their surface-dwelling neighbors.

The War of the Three Hammers

Dwarven demolition squad.

Though this account of the dwarves' origin is mostly unknown by the general public, this is what is known of their doings in known history. The dwarves of Ironforge Mountain lived in peace for many long centuries. However, their society grew too large within the confines of their mountain cities. Though the mighty High King, Modimus Anvilmar, ruled over all dwarves with justice and wisdom, three powerful factions had arisen amongst the dwarven society. Image File history File links Image of the Dwarven Demolition Sqad from Blizzard Entertainments video game series, Warcraft II. File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Image of the Dwarven Demolition Sqad from Blizzard Entertainments video game series, Warcraft II. File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... This is an alphabetical list with the major and minor characters in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of games and books are set. ...

The Bronzebeard clan, ruled by Thane Madoran Bronzebeard, held close ties to the High King and stood as the traditional defenders of Ironforge Mountain. The Wildhammer clan, ruled by Thane Khardros Wildhammer, inhabited the foothills and crags around the base of the mountain and sought to gain more control within the city. The third faction, the Dark Iron clan, was ruled by the Sorcerer-Thane Thaurissan. The Dark Irons hid within the deepest shadows under the mountain and plotted against both their Bronzebeard and the Wildhammer cousins. The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... This is an alphabetical list with the major and minor characters in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of games and books are set. ... Wildhammer Dwarves on the back of a Gryphon. ... This is an alphabetical list with the major and minor characters in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of games and books are set. ... This page may meet Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards and make it more accessible to a general audience, this article may require cleanup. ...

For a time the three factions kept a tenuous peace, but tensions erupted when High King Anvilmar died from old age. The three ruling clans went to war for control of Ironforge itself. The Dwarven civil war raged under the earth for many years. Eventually the Bronzebeards, who had the largest standing army, banished the Dark Irons and Wildhammers from under the mountain.

The Wildhammer clan left Ironforge and traveled to the north and founded their new home in the mountain of Grim Batol in the region known as the Wetlands. There, the Wildhammers entered into an age of peace and prosperity. The Dark Irons under Thaurissan, however, did not fare so well. Enraged and embittered by their defeat, the Dark Irons vowed revenge as they moved south into the beautiful Redridge mountains where Thaurissan founded a city that bore his own name. After many years of brooding, Thaurissan and his sorceress wife, Modgud launched a two-pronged attack against Ironforge and Grim Batol. This is a list of the major and minor Locations ordered by region (after the events of Third Great War) in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of video games and books are set. ... This is a list of the major and minor Locations ordered by region (after the events of Third Great War) in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of video games and books are set. ... In Norse mythology, Móðguðr (Modgud) was the giantess guardian of the Gjallarbrú. She allowed the newly dead to cross from one side of the river Gjöll to the other if the soul stated his or her name and business. ...

Both dwarven kingdoms nearly fell in the assault, but Ironforge was saved when Bronzebeard achieved decisive victory against Thaurissan's forces. Grim Batol did not fare so well under the assault of Modgud's forces. It seemed the battle was going in the Wildhammers' favor when Modgud invoked her dark and fearful powers and eventually succeeded in breaching the gate. During the epic battle, Khardros himself slew the witch-queen. Leaderless, the remaining Dark Iron forces retreated only to be caught between the advancing armies of Ironforge and the pursuing armies of Grim Batol. These remaining dwarves were utterly destroyed.

The forces of Ironforge and Grim Batol then joined forces, turning southward, intent upon destroying Thaurissan at his home fortress in the Redridge Mountains. They had not gone far when Thaurissan's fury resulted in a spell of cataclysmic proportions. Seeking to summon a supernatural minion that would ensure his victory, Thaurissan called upon the ancient powers sleeping beneath the world. To his shock, and ultimately his doom, the creature that emerged was more terrible than any nightmare he could have imagined.

Ragnaros the Firelord, immortal lord of all fire elementals, was freed by Thaurissan's call. Ragnaros' apocalyptic rebirth into Azeroth shattered the Redridge Mountains and created a raging volcano at the center of the devastation. The volcano, known as Blackrock Spire, was bordered by the Searing Gorge to the north and the Burning Steppes to the south. Though Thaurissan was killed by the forces he had unleashed, his surviving brethren were ultimately enslaved by Ragnaros and his elementals. They remain within the Spire to this day. Witnessing the horrific devastation and the fires spreading across the southern mountains, King Madoran and King Khardros halted their armies and hastily turned back towards their kingdoms, unwilling to face the awesome wrath of Ragnaros. Ragnaros, the great firelord, is a great boss in the fictional MMORPG game, World of Warcraft. ... Firelord is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe. ... This article is about elementals in alchemy. ... Blackrock Spire from the World of Warcraft. ... This is a list of the major and minor Locations ordered by region (after the events of Third Great War) in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of video games and books are set. ... This is a list of the major and minor Locations ordered by region (after the events of Third Great War) in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of video games and books are set. ...

The dwarven armies returned to their respective cities. Ironforge was ultimately rebuilt to its original glory, but the Wildhammers found Grim Batol to be uninhabitable due to a dark taint left by the passing of Modgud. Though Madoran Bronzebeard offered them an eternal home within Ironforge, the Wildhammers chose to go their own way and travelled north to the lands of Lordaeron eventually settling in the lush forests of the Hinterlands. There, the Wildhammers crafted the mighty city of Aerie Peak where they grew close to nature, even befriending the mighty gryphons. The Lordaeron insignia. ... This is a list of the major and minor Locations ordered by region (after the events of Third Great War) in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of video games and books are set. ... This is a list of the major and minor Locations ordered by region (after the events of Third Great War) in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of video games and books are set. ...

Wishing to keep the bonds between the two kingdoms strong, architects were sent from Ironforge, and they created the massive twin bridges known as the Thandol Span, which connects Lordaeron and Khaz Modan. The two kingdoms retained close ties for some years, but the Wildhammers were much changed by the horrors they witnessed at Grim Batol. They took to living above ground on the slopes of Aerie Peak, instead of carving a vast kingdom within the mountain. The ideological differences between the two remaining dwarven clans eventually led to their parting of ways. This is a list of the major and minor Locations ordered by region (after the events of Third Great War) in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of video games and books are set. ...

The Second War

Wildhammer Dwarven Gryphon Rider.

Following the First War between the Orcs and humans, the people of Stormwind retreated to Lordaeron. As a second wave of orcs poured through the Dark Portal, the dwarves of Ironforge and the Wildhammers of Aerie Peak pledged their troops and services to the Alliance. Their gryphon riders proved invaluable in the ensuing battles. Image File history File links Image of the the flying dwarves from Blizzard Entertainments video game series Warcraft II. File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Image of the the flying dwarves from Blizzard Entertainments video game series Warcraft II. File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Stormwind is the Human capital city in the fantasy Warcraft Universe. ... Male and Female Orcs as seen in the World of Warcraft. ... The Dark Portal is an artifact in the fictional Warcraft universe. ... Ironforge as seen in the World of Warcraft. ... This is a list of the major and minor Locations ordered by region (after the events of Third Great War) in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of video games and books are set. ... The Alliance in World of Warcraft. ... Gryphon can refer to: The Griffin, a legendary creature. ...

Conscripting both the ogres and forest trolls into their fold, the Orcish Horde moved first to conquer the lands of Khaz Modan and the southern lands of Lordaeron. They effortlessly decimated all opposition. They were only barred from total conquest by the gates of Ironforge. Try as they might, the orcs were ultimately unable to breach the ancient doors. As things were looking grim for the Alliance, the Horde began to splinter from within due to the treachery of the warlock Gul'dan. Seeing the weakness, the commanders of the Alliance moved in for the kill. At the final battle on the slopes of Blackrock Mountain, the mighty armies of the savage Horde were finally defeated in a terrible and bloody rout. Two Ogres as seen in the World of Warcraft. ... Forest trolls are a fictional race of trolls in the Warcraft universe. ...

When the war ended, many of the members of the Alliance seceded, but the Dwarves of Ironforge pledged an eternal debt of honor to them for liberating Khaz Modan from the Horde's control.

The Third War

This debt was answered when the undead plague swept across Lordaeron. The dwarves of Ironforge once again sent their fighters to the aid of their allies. It was not enough, however, and Lordaeron was utterly destroyed by the evil designs of the Lich King. With the defeat of their friends, the Dwarves retreated back to their homes and waited to see what the future would bring. They then ate cake! Undead box art for the release of Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos. ... Nerzhul (also known as the Lich King later) is a fictional character in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of games and books are set. ...

Recent times

Recently, the dwarves unearthed a series of ruins that held secrets to their ancient heritage. Driven to discover the truth about his people's fabled origins, the great King Magni Bronzebeard ordered that the Dwarves shift their industry from mining to archaeology. Dwarven digsites can be spotted across the lands of Azeroth as dwarven explorers sift through the rubble for clues. This is an alphabetical list with the major and minor characters in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of games and books are set. ... Map of the World of Azeroth as it appears in the game World of Warcraft Azeroth is an Earth-like world (not to be confused with a planet which would exist in a universe of many planets, in the warcraft universe each planet is its own world these worlds can...

The Dark Iron dwarves have begun expanding throughout Khaz Modan. It is expected that they have done this at the behest of their lord, Ragnaros. While the soldiers of the dwarven armies fight in distant lands for the Grand Alliance, the Dark Irons have managed to acquire several footholds throughout the land. Obviously, much of the land surrounding Blackrock Spire belongs to them. In the Badlands to the east, the Dark Irons have entrenched themselves in the ancient city of Uldaman. The Dark Iron holdings reach as far to the north as Dun Modr in the Wetlands. Ragnaros, the great firelord, is a great boss in the fictional MMORPG game, World of Warcraft. ... Uldaman is a location set in Blizzard Entertainments video game and book series, Warcraft. ...

Meanwhile, to the north at Aerie Peak, the Wildhammer clan keeps mostly to itself, housing travellers as they pass through. This is a list of the major and minor Locations ordered by region (after the events of Third Great War) in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of video games and books are set. ...

External links

• Dwarves, World of Warcraft Game Guide
• Dwarf at WoWWiki, a World of Warcraft wiki