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| caption = Iron dwarf
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|name=Quicksilver Amulet
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| name = Iron dwarf
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| capital = [[Thor Modan]]
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| faction = [[Loken]] ([[Yogg-Saron]] by association)
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| character = [[Warrior]], [[Mage]], [[Shaman]], [[Runemaster]], [[Hunter]], [[Priest]], [[Assassin]], [[Raider]], [[Champion]]
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| language = [[Titan (language)|Titan]]<ref>[[Quest:Lightning Infused Relics]] and [[Quest:The Delicate Sound of Thunder]]</ref>
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{{for|the [[mob]]|Iron Dwarf (mob)}}
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== Source ==
  
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This item drops from [[Karsh Steelbender]] in the Normal version of [[Blackrock Caverns]].
  
   
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[[Image:Iron Rune Steelguard.jpg|thumb|An Iron dwarf in ''Wrath of the Lich King''.]]
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==Patch changes==
  
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[[Image:Irondwarf.jpg|thumb|"Iron Dwarf" by [[Raneman]].]]
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'''Iron dwarves''' are a type of [[dwarf]] that can be encountered in ''[[World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King]]''.
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==Overview==
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From [[The Wrath of the Lich King Bestiary]]:
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:''The [[Explorers' League]] has scoured the far corners of the world, seeking to uncover the truth behind the origins of the dwarves. Now it seems they may be one step closer to unlocking the secrets of the past.''
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:''The latest clues come from ancient dig sites within the [[Howling Fjord]], where the iron dwarves were first encountered. Etched with runes of power — and with lightning pulsing beneath their thick, metallic skin — they may represent the missing link between the dwarves and the legendary [[titans]] of myth. Unfortunately the malevolent iron dwarves have openly defied the Explorers' League and seem intent on destroying any and all artifacts connecting them to the shadowed recesses of history.''
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Their capital is [[Thor Modan]] in the [[Grizzly Hills]]. They are at war with the [[earthen]] and [[mountain giant]]s because they serve the [[titan]] [[Loken]]. As the earthen are made of stone, the iron dwarves are made of metal and they can craft [[golem]]s and cities made of metal as well.
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The giant {{mob|Megalith|level=71+}} seeks an object called the [[Stoneforge]]<ref>[[Quest:Demolishing Megalith]]</ref> This object's relation to the [[Iron Forge]], and the significance of the odd fact that the "stone" earthen-turned-[[Ironforge dwarf|Ironforge dwarves]] have the "Iron Forge" and the metal-based "iron" dwarves seek the "Stoneforge" is unknown. This may be the [[Forge of Wills]].
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Also, the Iron dwarves are capable of bending the giants to their will by the use of runes, similar to the ones that are etched in to their own skins. They use these [[Runed Giant]]s to wage war on the earthen and the giants of earth and stone.
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==Origin==
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The origins of the iron dwarves seem to lie solely with Loken, however, the time-frame of their creation is a mystery. It is speculated that the iron dwarves are a relatively recent creation ("recent" referring to the planetary history of [[Azeroth (world)|Azerorth]] and not the personal recorded history of its races). One known historical event is that their capital of [[Thor Modan]] was destroyed thousands of years ago by the [[stone giant]]s.<ref>[[Quest:Raining Down Destruction]]</ref>
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They appear to have retaken Ulduar and the [[Forge of Wills]] from wherever they were driven to in ages past. By taking the [[Forge of Wills]], Loken created an even larger army of iron dwarves from scratch (along with iron vrykul) and expelled the earthen from Ulduar. This is further supported by the presence of {{npc||Sjonnir The Ironshaper}} guarding the Forge. The [[iron vrykul]] may also be from the same source, stored within the [[Halls of Stone]] and the [[Halls of Lightning]]. A second location withing Ulduar is making more iron vrykul,<ref>Brann's comments when [[Sjonnir The Ironshaper]] is slain</ref> likely the [[Iron Crucible]].
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It seems apparent that Loken used the earthen of Ulduar's and the vrykul's basic design but used a different material, namely a [[saronite]]-[[iron]] composite<ref>[[Quest:The Armor's Secrets]]</ref>, to create minions that can only be loyal to him, and by extension, {{npc||Yogg-Saron}}. This material was used in building the [[Iron Colossus]], but may be representative of all of them.
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The [[Lore Keeper of Norgannon (Ulduar)|Lore Keeper of Norgannon]] implies that the iron dwarves are part of Ulduar's "primary defensive emplacements" and are supposed to be there.<ref>[[Flame Leviathan#Quotes]]</ref>
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==Notable iron dwarves==
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*{{RaceIconExt|IronDwarf}} {{npc||Binder Murdis}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|IronDwarf}} {{npc||Iron Thane Furyhammer}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|IronDwarf}} {{npc||Valduran the Stormborn}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|IronDwarf}} {{npc||Stormcaller Brundir}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|IronDwarf}} {{npc||Overseer Narvir}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|IronDwarf}} {{npc||Iron Thane Argrum}}
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==Locations==
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* [[Baelgun's Excavation Site]] ([[Howling Fjord]])
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* [[Giants' Run]] ([[Howling Fjord]])
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* [[Dun Argol]] ([[Grizzly Hills]])
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* [[Thor Modan]] ([[Grizzly Hills]])
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* [[Halls of Lightning]] wing of [[Ulduar]] ([[Storm Peaks]])
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* [[Halls of Stone]] wing of [[Ulduar]] ([[Storm Peaks]])
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* [[Narvir's Cradle]] ([[Storm Peaks]])
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* [[Nidavelir]] ([[Storm Peaks]])
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* [[Ivald's Ruin]] ([[Howling Fjord]])
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For the mob, see Iron Dwarf (mob).
Iron Rune Steelguard

An Iron dwarf in Wrath of the Lich King.

Irondwarf

"Iron Dwarf" by Raneman.

Iron dwarves are a type of dwarf that can be encountered in World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King.

Overview

From The Wrath of the Lich King Bestiary:

The Explorers' League has scoured the far corners of the world, seeking to uncover the truth behind the origins of the dwarves. Now it seems they may be one step closer to unlocking the secrets of the past.
The latest clues come from ancient dig sites within the Howling Fjord, where the iron dwarves were first encountered. Etched with runes of power — and with lightning pulsing beneath their thick, metallic skin — they may represent the missing link between the dwarves and the legendary titans of myth. Unfortunately the malevolent iron dwarves have openly defied the Explorers' League and seem intent on destroying any and all artifacts connecting them to the shadowed recesses of history.

Their capital is Thor Modan in the Grizzly Hills. They are at war with the earthen and mountain giants because they serve the titan Loken. As the earthen are made of stone, the iron dwarves are made of metal and they can craft golems and cities made of metal as well.

The giant Mob Megalith seeks an object called the Stoneforge[1] This object's relation to the Iron Forge, and the significance of the odd fact that the "stone" earthen-turned-Ironforge dwarves have the "Iron Forge" and the metal-based "iron" dwarves seek the "Stoneforge" is unknown. This may be the Forge of Wills.

Also, the Iron dwarves are capable of bending the giants to their will by the use of runes, similar to the ones that are etched in to their own skins. They use these Runed Giants to wage war on the earthen and the giants of earth and stone.

Origin

The origins of the iron dwarves seem to lie solely with Loken, however, the time-frame of their creation is a mystery. It is speculated that the iron dwarves are a relatively recent creation ("recent" referring to the planetary history of Azerorth and not the personal recorded history of its races). One known historical event is that their capital of Thor Modan was destroyed thousands of years ago by the stone giants.[2]

They appear to have retaken Ulduar and the Forge of Wills from wherever they were driven to in ages past. By taking the Forge of Wills, Loken created an even larger army of iron dwarves from scratch (along with iron vrykul) and expelled the earthen from Ulduar. This is further supported by the presence of Sjonnir The Ironshaper guarding the Forge. The iron vrykul may also be from the same source, stored within the Halls of Stone and the Halls of Lightning. A second location withing Ulduar is making more iron vrykul,[3] likely the Iron Crucible.

It seems apparent that Loken used the earthen of Ulduar's and the vrykul's basic design but used a different material, namely a saronite-iron composite[4], to create minions that can only be loyal to him, and by extension, Yogg-Saron. This material was used in building the Iron Colossus, but may be representative of all of them.

The Lore Keeper of Norgannon implies that the iron dwarves are part of Ulduar's "primary defensive emplacements" and are supposed to be there.[5]

Notable iron dwarves

Locations

References

 
  1. ^ Quest:Demolishing Megalith
  2. ^ Quest:Raining Down Destruction
  3. ^ Brann's comments when Sjonnir The Ironshaper is slain
  4. ^ Quest:The Armor's Secrets
  5. ^ Flame Leviathan#Quotes
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