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|name = Amani'Shi Tribesman
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| name = Twilight's Hammer clan
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| character = [[#Ranks and Classes|Various]]
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|image = Amani'shi_Tribesman.jpg
  
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| leader = [[Cho'gall|Cho'gall the Ogre-Mage]]
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|race = Forest troll
  
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| leaders =
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|faction = Combat
  
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| capital = [[Bastion of Twilight]], [[Grim Batol]]
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|creature = Humanoid
  
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| capitals = [[Ahn'Qiraj]], [[Blackrock Mountain]], [[Darkwhisper Gorge]], [[Stonecore]]
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|level = 71
  
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| language = [[Common]], [[Orcish]]
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|type = Elite
  
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| slang =
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|location = [[Zul'Aman]]
  
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| races = Various
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| theater = [[Azeroth]], [[Elemental Plane]], [[Outland]]
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| status = Active
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| membership = Unknown (estimates range from several score to several thousand)<ref name="DF162">''[[Dark Factions]]'', 162</ref>
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| affiliation = [[Old Gods]], formerly the [[History of the Horde|Old Horde]]
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| alignment = [[Chaotic evil]]<ref name="DF162"/>}}
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:''"Twilight's Hammer" redirects here. For the in-game maces, see [[Twilight's Hammer (mace)]] and [[Twilight's Hammer (heroic)]]. For lore surrounding the maces and in-game fixed device, see [[The Hammer of Twilight]]''
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The '''Twilight's Hammer clan''' (a.k.a. '''Twilight's Hammer''', '''Hammer clan''', '''Twilight's Hammer cult''', or '''Twilight Cult''')<ref>{{quest|Unusual Activity}}</ref> refers to a single [[organization]]. It later expanded into a cult as the clan's surviving members and members of other races joined together.<ref name="HPG169">''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', 169</ref> The Twilight Hammer's current members banded together to study Cho'Gall's teachings and form the current cult.<ref>''[[Dark Factions]]'', 163</ref> The organization is still considered a clan,<ref name="HPG169"/> but the true clan exists within the cult. The true clan members are not the cult's primary members nor do they make up most of the cult's membership.<ref>''[[Dark Factions]]'', 84</ref> The current Twilight's Hammer organization is a bit different than its original form. However, no matter which form the Twilight's Hammer has taken, it has always had the ultimate purpose of bringing about Armageddon to the worlds it inhabits, and will use various means to obtain this end.
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==History==
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*'''Past leaders:''' Unknown
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*'''Current Leader:''' [[Cho'gall]]
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*'''Clan Colors:''' Violet
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*'''Domains:''' [[Ahn'Qiraj]], [[Blackrock Mountain]], [[Darkwhisper Gorge]], [[Grim Batol]]
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The history of the Twilight's Hammer clan begins with Cho'gall, the first ogre mage. Cho'gall was made the leader of an [[orc]] [[clan]] after its previous [[chieftain]] was executed for disobeying the [[Shadow Council]]. The clan's name was then changed to Twilight's Hammer; its original name and that of its former chieftain was stricken from all records. Under Cho'gall's leadership, the clan became increasingly nihilistic and eventually sought the destruction of all creation.<ref name="DF162"/>
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===Second War===
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Obsessed with the notion that the [[Horde (pre-Thrall)|Horde]] was the harbinger of apocalyptic doom to all the lands that it ravages, the Twilight's Hammer felt a sacrosanct gratification in the destruction of all that it encountered. Led by the cunning [[Ogre Mage]] [[Cho'gall]], the Twilight's Hammer had strong ties to [[Gul'dan]] and the [[Stormreaver clan]]. Its loyalty to the Horde was not as strong as its belief in its sacred mission of oblivion.<ref name="Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness manual 70">'' [[Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness]] manual'', pg. 70</ref>
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After coming to [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]] the Twilight's Hammer clan, alongside with the [[Bleeding Hollow clan]] under the leadership of [[Kilrogg Deadeye]], led the [[orc]]ish forces in the first attack on [[Stormwind Keep]]. The battle went horribly, as the Horde had not expected such resilient persistence against them. The two clan leaders blamed each other. It is possible that Kilrogg Deadeye planned the attack on Stormwind in hopes of using it to get rid of a rival clan.
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Cho'gall survived the rise and fall of [[Blackhand]], and the destruction of the [[Shadow Council]]. He served a useful purpose to [[Doomhammer]] who, with Gul'dan, wished to bring Ogres through the Portal to enforce inter-clan civility. Cho'gall was placed as overseer for the oil refineries in [[Tol Barad]].
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When Gul'dan discovered the [[Tomb of Sargeras]], Cho'gall believed that it would herald Armageddon, and so was quick to unlock its secrets. [[Orgrim Doomhammer]] ordered the traitorous clans destroyed and while Cho'gall was thought to have been killed in the battle it later turned out that he had escaped with his remaining forces to rebuild and bide his time.<ref name="HPG169"/> Afterwards, those of the Twilight's Hammer, Stormreaver, and Blackrock clans who died in that battle kept reliving it in their undeath, until the [[night elf]] warden [[Maiev Shadowsong]] put them to rest.
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===Present activities===
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[[File:Twilight's Hammer Cultists.jpg|thumb|left|Twilight's Hammer cultists in ''Warcraft: The Comic''.]]
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While the truth behind how this happened remains a mystery, the modern Twilight's Hammer retains the destructive nature of Cho'gall's clan, but almost nothing else. Somehow, one of the Old Gods has managed to make this clan its pawn; and since that time, the clan's numbers and power have dramatically increased. Even humans and other former members of the Alliance flock to join the service of the elemental lords and help bring about the complete destruction of Azeroth. The largest groups of the Twilight's hammer now camp near the locations where they believe the Old Gods and their minions are sealed away; many wait for C'Thun's awakening in Silithus, and others serve Ragnaros in the Blackrock Depths along side the Dark Iron dwarves.<ref name="HPG169"/>
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| banner = Twilight's Hammer.JPG
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| name = Twilight's Hammer clan
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| leader = [[Cho'gall]]
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| pastleader = [[Cho'gall]]
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| color = Violet
 
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The Twilight's Hammer clan is still seen in Azeroth. The cult was always obsessed with signs of an apocalypse — as had the clan in earlier times—and indeed often sought to bring such doom about by their actions. The Twilight's Hammer has representatives of all races among its members and employs a myriad of classes from simple warriors to Aquamancers and Shadowmages.
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The organization now seems to have a strange fixation on the [[Old Gods]], worshiping [[Ragnaros]] and seeking power from such eldritch places as [[Maraudon]], which has very strong ties to the element of Earth, and thus may hold powers long held at rest. They also show strong resistance in [[Blackfathom Deeps]], the submerged domain of the Old God's servant, [[Aku'mai]], and [[Silithus]], where savage winds blow across the desert outside the ruined city of [[Ahn'Qiraj]], domain of mighty [[C'thun]]. They even have ambassadors among the dwarves of [[Blackrock Depths]], in the court of [[Emperor Dagran Thaurissan]].
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In [[Darkshore]], the Hammer may be found in the [[Master's Glaive]], the site of a large skeleton of a dead Old God. In [[Ashenvale]], their presence is felt most powerfully in the [[Blackfathom Deeps]] [[instance]] where they worship the ancient beast [[Aku'mai]], favored pet of the Old Gods. Their leader there is [[Twilight Lord Kelris]], an orc caster who sits in meditation before a statue of [[Queen Azshara]], waiting for adventurers on the "{{quest|Blackfathom Villainy|Blackfathom Villainy}}" quest. In [[Ironforge]], [[Gerrig Bonegrip]] founded the shop [[Bonegrip's Runes and Dooms]] for the Twilight's Hammer and assists those seeking to free Princess [[Myzrael]], and the Forsaken [[Keeper Bel'dugur]] in [[Undercity]] secretly works for the cult.
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====Presence in [[Silithus]]====
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Their strong activity in Silithus might be ascribed to the presence of [[C'Thun]], an [[Old God]]. Recently, they have been particularly active in Silithus, using the Windstones to summon powerful [[Elementals]] of the [[Abyssal Council]], which may direct the movements of the organization.
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====Presence in [[Northrend]]====
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The Twilight's Hammer has also made a presence in Northrend inhabiting the Dungeon of [[Ahn'kahet: The Old Kingdom]] deep in [[Azjol-Nerub]]. They appear to be drawn by the presence of the [[Old God]] [[Yogg-Saron]] and the [[Faceless One#In Wrath of the Lich King|Faceless Ones]] which serve him and seek to bring about their dark plans.
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An unknown number of Twilight Cultists inhabit the Old Kingdom and are lead by [[Jedoga Shadowseeker]], a servant of Yogg-Saron. A number of Twilight cultists are also seen within the [[Descent into Madness]] of [[Ulduar (instance)|Ulduar]].
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Their Banner can also be seen in the [[Ruby Sanctum]].
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====Role in Cataclysm====
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The Twilight's Hammer clan becomes a major player in the events of the third expansion. Seduced by the promises of power and the destructive intentions of the twisted [[Deathwing|Death Aspect]], they join him in his quest to unmake the world of [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]]. They claimed the ancient dwarven fortress of [[Grim Batol]] and the surrounding [[Twilight Highlands]], turning it into their main base of operations under leadership of their chieftain, the [[ogre mage]] [[Cho'gall]], wreaking havoc wherever they can. They also have enlisted the help of the dangerous [[twilight dragonflight]] to bolster their ranks. They lead various campaigns against the world such as the assault on [[Mount Hyjal]], assisting the naga in their war against [[Neptulon]] or undermining the efforts of rebuilding the [[World Pillar]] in [[Deepholm]]. They also maintain a strong presence within [[Blackrock Caverns]], where they ascend to transform into drakonids and are sending supplies back and forth to Twilight Highlands.
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==Notable commanders and allies==
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*{{RaceIconExt|Cho'gall}} [??] [[Cho'gall]] is the chieftain of Twilight's Hammer and is a powerful servant of [[C'Thun]].
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*{{RaceIconExt|Gronn}} [??] [[Skullcrusher the Mountain]] is the chosen of [[Cho'gall]] and a major force in the clan.
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*{{RaceIconExt|Human|Male}} [61] [[Vyral the Vile]] is the leader of Twilight's Hammer forces in Silithus, and is presumed to be second in-command of the clan.
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*{{RaceIconExt|Orc|Female}} [75+] [[Jedoga Shadowseeker]] is the leader of Twilight's Hammer forces in [[Northrend]] ([[Ahn'kahet]] and [[Ulduar]]) and is a servant of [[Yogg-Saron]].
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*{{RaceIconExt|Orc|Male}} [24+] [[Twilight Lord Kelris]] is the commander of Twilight's Hammer in [[Blackfathom Deeps]].
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*{{RaceIconExt|DiscipleofCho'gall}} [19] [[Gor'kresh]] is a disciple of [[Cho'gall]] and the leader of [[Mo'grosh]] ogres that are Twilight vassals.
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===Twilight Council===
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During the quest [[Quest:Some Spraining to Do|Some Spraining To Do]], [[Mor'norokk]] informs [[Stormcaller Mylra]] of the existence of a 'Twilight Council'. The [[Elemental Focus Band]] also refers to this council.
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So far, [[High Priestess Azil]] has been [[Quest:Followers and Leaders|confirmed]] as a member of the Council by [[Earthwarden Yrsa]].
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==Military forces==
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[[File:TwilightsHammer-BannerNew.png|right|Twilight's Hammer banner]]
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What the Twilight's Hammer lacks in military training, it more than makes up for in fervor. Every member would willingly die for the cult, fully believing the Old Gods would reward them for their sacrifice.<ref>''[[Dark Factions]]'', 187</ref>
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Members of lower echelons of the Twilight Hammer (which is most of them) are predominately of the non-magical classes, mostly barbarians, rogues, and warriors. Other non-magical classes are known, but less common. As one ascends through the ranks of the organization, spellcasters become more common. The twilight overlords are almost exclusively spellcasters. Most of the spellcasters are arcanists, specifically elementalists.
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This hierarchical pyramid is also indicative of how the Twilight's Hammer cult approaches defense. The first cultists the heroes encounter are likely to be low-level initiates. Only if that fails to deter them do the heroes face higher-ranking members, increasing in rank and power as they plunge into the depths of the temple. To catch sight of the inner circle, the heroes must breach the inner sanctum. The twilight lord deigns to fight only if the sect as a whole is threatened (in other words, to preserve his own life or goals). By that point, of course, the heroes are depleted from fighting the cultists, in theory making them easy prey for the twilight lord (which makes him look even more impressive to his followers).
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Should a Twilight's Hammer sect be incited to attack another group, their offensive tactics differ little from their defense. Low-level members act as scouts, while the main force attacks in waves of incrementally increasing power, until they subdue their foe, and the twilight lord — or one of his representatives — can swoop in and claim victory. The Twilight's Hammer rarely uses such overt measures, however, preferring instead to scare off those who stand in its way. Accompanying each act of sabotage, kidnapping, or assassination is always an unambiguous — and gruesome — sign that the Twilight's Hammer is responsible.<ref>''[[Dark Factions]]'', 188</ref>
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==The ''[[True Believer]]''==
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[[Hermit Ortell]], an NPC who lives in a cave in the southeast of Silithus, is an ex-Twilight's Hammer member. He will take 10 [[Encrypted Twilight Text]]s (which can drop from any Twilight's Hammer member and drop in large stacks from the roaming [[Twilight Prophet]]) through the repeatable quest {{quest|Still Believing|Still Believing}}. The quest gives no faction, but several hours after the turn-in, he will mail you a container. In the container can be translations of a Twilight's Hammer newsletter that contains lore information, as well as Shadow Resist tradeskill recipes for cloth and plate (Runed Stygian and Darkrune, respectively), as well as scrolls to create an [[Object of Beckoning]].
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==Known members==
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{| class="darktable"
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|-
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! Name !! colspan=2 | Location
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIconExt|Cho'gall}} [[Cho'gall]] the [[Ogre-Mage]]
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| [[Bastion of Twilight]], [[Grim Batol]]
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| {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|Undead|Male}} [[Keeper Bel'dugur]]
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| [[Apothecarium]], [[Undercity]]
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| {{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|Dwarf|Male}} [[Gerrig Bonegrip]]
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| [[Forlorn Cavern]], [[Ironforge]]
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Twilight Lord Everun]]
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| [[Silithus]]
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Twilight Keeper Exeter]]
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| [[Silithus]]
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Human|Female}} [[Twilight Keeper Mayna]]
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| [[Silithus]]
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|-
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male}} [[Twilight Keeper Havunth]]
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| [[Silithus]]
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Lorgus Jett]]
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| [[Blackfathom Deeps]], [[Ashenvale]]
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male}} [[Twilight Lord Kelris]]
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| [[Blackfathom Deeps]], [[Ashenvale]]
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Undead|Male}} [[Twilight Speaker Viktor]]
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| [[Blackfathom Deeps]], [[Ashenvale]]
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| {{Neutral}} {{RaceIcon|Dwarf|Female}} [[Ice Caller Briatha]]
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| [[Zoram Strand]], [[Ashenvale]]
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Highlord Mastrogonde]]
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| [[Firewatch Ridge]], [[Searing Gorge]]
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|-
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Human|Female}} [[Twilight Marauder Morna]]
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| [[Silithus]]
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Human|Female}} [[Twilight Prophet|The Twilight Prophet]]
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| [[Silithus]]
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Vyral the Vile]]
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| [[Twilight's Run]], [[Silithus]]
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Human|Female}} [[High Interrogator Gerstahn]]
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| [[Blackrock Depths]]
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| {{neutral}} {{RaceIcon|Undead|Female}} [[Willow]]
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| [[Desolace]]
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Firecaller Radison]]
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| [[Darkshore]]
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| {{neutral}} {{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Highlord Demitrian]]
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| [[Ravaged Twilight Camp]], [[Silithus]]
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| {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male}} [[Zaruk]]
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| [[Hammerfall]], [[Arathi Highlands]]
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Orc|Female}} [[Jedoga Shadowseeker]]
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| [[Ahn'kahet]], [[Dragonblight]]
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Tauren|Male}} [[Pyromancer Loregrain]]
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| [[Blackrock Depths]]
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| {{Neutral Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Undead|Female}} [[Stasia Fallshadow]]
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| [[Ahn'Qiraj]]
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===Cataclysm Members===
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Here is a list of all ''known'' members of the Twilight's Hammer that appear (or re-appear) in the third expansion: [[Cataclysm]].
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIconExt|Cho'gall}} [[Cho'gall]] the [[Ogre-Mage]]
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| [[Bastion of Twilight]], [[Grim Batol]]
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Human|Female}} [[Corla, Herald of Twilight]]
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| [[Blackrock Caverns]]
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Human|Female}} [[High Priestess Azil]]
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| [[Stonecore]]
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Gnome|Male}} [[Millhouse Manastorm]]
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| [[Upper Silvermarsh]], [[Deepholm]]
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Human|Female}}{{RaceIcon|Worgen|Female}} [[Dame Alyss Finnsson]]
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| [[Twilight Highlands]]
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male}} [[Dragul Giantbutcher]]
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| [[Lorthuna's Gate]], [[Deepholm]]
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male}} [[Drahga Shadowburner]]
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| [[Scarred Terrace]], [[Grim Batol (instance)|Grim Batol]]
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Tauren|Male}} [[Doomsayer Wiserunner]]
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| [[Bael'dun Digsite]], [[Mulgore]]
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Master Klem]]
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| [[Twilight Highlands]]
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|{{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Night Elf|Female}} [[Mia the Rose]]
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| [[Twilight Highlands]]
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|{{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Female}} [[High Priestess Lorthuna]]
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| [[Temple of Earth]]
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|{{Horde Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male}} [[Sauranok the Mystic]]
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| [[Grommash Hold]]
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|{{Neutral Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Troll|Female}} [[Overseer Jintak]]
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| [[Jaggedswine Farm]]
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|{{Neutral Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female}} [[Overseer Sylandra]]
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| [[Mirror Lake Orchard]]
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| {{Alliance Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Major Samuelson]]
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| [[Stormwind Keep]]
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[The Black Bishop]]
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| [[Cathedral of Light]]
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Twilight Skymaster Richtofen]]
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| [[Twilight Aerie]]
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| {{Combat Icon Small}} {{RaceIconExt|Ogre Male2}} [[Gor'kresh]]
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| [[Mo'grosh Stronghold]], [[Loch Modan]]
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===Former members===
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Leaving the Twilight's Hammer clan is not easy and deserters will be executed (like Zamael Lunthistle), locked away (like Morridune), or hunted (like Hermit Ortell and Theldurin the Lost).
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| {{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|DarkIron|Male}} [[Morridune]]
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| [[Blackfathom Deeps]]
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| {{neutral}} {{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Hermit Ortell]]
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| [[Ortell's Hideout]], [[Silithus]]
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| {{neutral}} {{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Sab'aoth]]
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| [[Cosmowrench]], [[Netherstorm]]
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| {{neutral}} {{RaceIcon|Dwarf|Male}} [[Theldurin the Lost]]
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| [[Agmond's End]], [[Badlands]]
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| {{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|NightElf|Male}} [[Zamael Lunthistle]]
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| [[Firewatch Ridge]], [[Searing Gorge]]
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==Ranks and Classes==
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* [[Twilight Acolyte|Acolyte]]
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* [[Twilight Adherent|Adherent]] {{wotlk-inline}}
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* [[Twilight's Hammer Ambassador|Ambassador]]
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* [[Twilight Aquamancer|Aquamancer]]
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* [[Twilight Apostle|Apostle]] {{wotlk-inline}}
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* [[Elemental ascendant|Ascendant]] {{C-inline}}
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* [[Twilight Avenger|Avenger]]
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* [[Twilight Bodyguard|Bodyguard]]
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* [[Twilight Cryomancer|Cryomancer]] {{bc-inline}}
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* [[Twilight Dark Shaman|Dark Shaman]]
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* [[Twilight Darkcaster|Darkcaster]] {{wotlk-inline}}
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* [[Twilight Disciple|Disciple]]
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* [[Twilight Elementalist|Elementalist]]
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* [[Twilight Element Warden|Element Warden]] {{C-inline}}
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* [[Twilight Emissary|Emissary]]
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* [[Twilight's Hammer Executioner|Executioner]]
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* [[Twilight Fire Guard|Fire Guard]]
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* [[Twilight Firesworn|Firesworn]]
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* [[Twilight Flame Caster|Flame Caster]] {{C-inline}}
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* [[Twilight Flameguard|Flameguard]]
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* [[Twilight Flamereaver|Flamereaver]]
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* [[Twilight Frost Mage|Frost Mage]] {{wotlk-inline}}
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* [[Twilight Frostblade|Frostblade]] {{bc-inline}}
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* [[Twilight Geolord|Geolord]]
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* [[Twilight Geomancer|Geomancer]]
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* [[Twilight Guardian|Guardian]] {{wotlk-inline}}
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* [[Twilight Idolater|Idolater]]
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* [[Twilight Initiate|Initiate]] {{wotlk-inline}}
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* [[Twilight Keepers|Keeper]]
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* [[Twilight Lord Everun|Lord]]
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* [[Twilight Loreseeker|Loreseeker]]
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* [[Twilight Marauder|Marauder]]
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* [[Twilight Master|Master]]
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* [[Twilight Obsidian Borer|Obsidian Borer]] {{C-inline}}
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* [[Twilight Overlord|Overlord]]
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* [[Twilight Prophet|Prophet]]
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* [[Twilight Pyromancer|Pyromancer]] {{wotlk-inline}}
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* [[Twilight Reaver|Reaver]]
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* [[Twilight Sadist|Sadist]] {{C-inline}}
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* [[Twilight Shadowblade|Shadowblade]] {{wotlk-inline}}
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* [[Twilight Shadowmage|Shadowmage]]
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* [[Twilight Slayer|Slayer]] {{wotlk-inline}}
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* [[Twilight Speaker Viktor|Speaker]]
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* [[Twilight Stonecaller|Stonecaller]]
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* [[Twilight Thug|Thug]]
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* [[Twilight Torturer|Torturer]] {{C-inline}}
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* [[Twilight Vindicator|Vindicator]] {{C-inline}}
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NeutralTwilight's Hammer clan
Twilights Hammer crest
Main leader Cho'gall the Ogre-Mage
Membership Unknown (estimates range from several score to several thousand)[1]
Race(s) Various
Character classes Various
Capital Bastion of Twilight, Grim Batol
Other major settlements Ahn'Qiraj, Blackrock Mountain, Darkwhisper Gorge, Stonecore
Theater of operations Azeroth, Elemental Plane, Outland
Language(s) Common, Orcish
Affiliation Old Gods, formerly the Old Horde
Status Active
"Twilight's Hammer" redirects here. For the in-game maces, see Inv mace 1h hammeroftwilight d 01 [Twilight's Hammer] and Twilight's Hammer (heroic). For lore surrounding the maces and in-game fixed device, see The Hammer of Twilight

The Twilight's Hammer clan (a.k.a. Twilight's Hammer, Hammer clan, Twilight's Hammer cult, or Twilight Cult)[2] refers to a single organization. It later expanded into a cult as the clan's surviving members and members of other races joined together.[3] The Twilight Hammer's current members banded together to study Cho'Gall's teachings and form the current cult.[4] The organization is still considered a clan,[3] but the true clan exists within the cult. The true clan members are not the cult's primary members nor do they make up most of the cult's membership.[5] The current Twilight's Hammer organization is a bit different than its original form. However, no matter which form the Twilight's Hammer has taken, it has always had the ultimate purpose of bringing about Armageddon to the worlds it inhabits, and will use various means to obtain this end.

History

The history of the Twilight's Hammer clan begins with Cho'gall, the first ogre mage. Cho'gall was made the leader of an orc clan after its previous chieftain was executed for disobeying the Shadow Council. The clan's name was then changed to Twilight's Hammer; its original name and that of its former chieftain was stricken from all records. Under Cho'gall's leadership, the clan became increasingly nihilistic and eventually sought the destruction of all creation.[1]

Second War

Obsessed with the notion that the Horde was the harbinger of apocalyptic doom to all the lands that it ravages, the Twilight's Hammer felt a sacrosanct gratification in the destruction of all that it encountered. Led by the cunning Ogre Mage Cho'gall, the Twilight's Hammer had strong ties to Gul'dan and the Stormreaver clan. Its loyalty to the Horde was not as strong as its belief in its sacred mission of oblivion.[6]

After coming to Azeroth the Twilight's Hammer clan, alongside with the Bleeding Hollow clan under the leadership of Kilrogg Deadeye, led the orcish forces in the first attack on Stormwind Keep. The battle went horribly, as the Horde had not expected such resilient persistence against them. The two clan leaders blamed each other. It is possible that Kilrogg Deadeye planned the attack on Stormwind in hopes of using it to get rid of a rival clan.

Cho'gall survived the rise and fall of Blackhand, and the destruction of the Shadow Council. He served a useful purpose to Doomhammer who, with Gul'dan, wished to bring Ogres through the Portal to enforce inter-clan civility. Cho'gall was placed as overseer for the oil refineries in Tol Barad.

When Gul'dan discovered the Tomb of Sargeras, Cho'gall believed that it would herald Armageddon, and so was quick to unlock its secrets. Orgrim Doomhammer ordered the traitorous clans destroyed and while Cho'gall was thought to have been killed in the battle it later turned out that he had escaped with his remaining forces to rebuild and bide his time.[3] Afterwards, those of the Twilight's Hammer, Stormreaver, and Blackrock clans who died in that battle kept reliving it in their undeath, until the night elf warden Maiev Shadowsong put them to rest.

Present activities

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Twilight's Hammer Cultists

Twilight's Hammer cultists in Warcraft: The Comic.

While the truth behind how this happened remains a mystery, the modern Twilight's Hammer retains the destructive nature of Cho'gall's clan, but almost nothing else. Somehow, one of the Old Gods has managed to make this clan its pawn; and since that time, the clan's numbers and power have dramatically increased. Even humans and other former members of the Alliance flock to join the service of the elemental lords and help bring about the complete destruction of Azeroth. The largest groups of the Twilight's hammer now camp near the locations where they believe the Old Gods and their minions are sealed away; many wait for C'Thun's awakening in Silithus, and others serve Ragnaros in the Blackrock Depths along side the Dark Iron dwarves.[3]

Twilight's Hammer clan
Twilight's Hammer
The Twilight's Hammer clan banner.
Leader Cho'gall
Past leaders Cho'gall
Clan color Violet

The Twilight's Hammer clan is still seen in Azeroth. The cult was always obsessed with signs of an apocalypse — as had the clan in earlier times—and indeed often sought to bring such doom about by their actions. The Twilight's Hammer has representatives of all races among its members and employs a myriad of classes from simple warriors to Aquamancers and Shadowmages.

The organization now seems to have a strange fixation on the Old Gods, worshiping Ragnaros and seeking power from such eldritch places as Maraudon, which has very strong ties to the element of Earth, and thus may hold powers long held at rest. They also show strong resistance in Blackfathom Deeps, the submerged domain of the Old God's servant, Aku'mai, and Silithus, where savage winds blow across the desert outside the ruined city of Ahn'Qiraj, domain of mighty C'thun. They even have ambassadors among the dwarves of Blackrock Depths, in the court of Emperor Dagran Thaurissan.

In Darkshore, the Hammer may be found in the Master's Glaive, the site of a large skeleton of a dead Old God. In Ashenvale, their presence is felt most powerfully in the Blackfathom Deeps instance where they worship the ancient beast Aku'mai, favored pet of the Old Gods. Their leader there is Twilight Lord Kelris, an orc caster who sits in meditation before a statue of Queen Azshara, waiting for adventurers on the "Blackfathom Villainy" quest. In Ironforge, Gerrig Bonegrip founded the shop Bonegrip's Runes and Dooms for the Twilight's Hammer and assists those seeking to free Princess Myzrael, and the Forsaken Keeper Bel'dugur in Undercity secretly works for the cult.

Presence in Silithus

Their strong activity in Silithus might be ascribed to the presence of C'Thun, an Old God. Recently, they have been particularly active in Silithus, using the Windstones to summon powerful Elementals of the Abyssal Council, which may direct the movements of the organization.

Presence in Northrend

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The Twilight's Hammer has also made a presence in Northrend inhabiting the Dungeon of Ahn'kahet: The Old Kingdom deep in Azjol-Nerub. They appear to be drawn by the presence of the Old God Yogg-Saron and the Faceless Ones which serve him and seek to bring about their dark plans. An unknown number of Twilight Cultists inhabit the Old Kingdom and are lead by Jedoga Shadowseeker, a servant of Yogg-Saron. A number of Twilight cultists are also seen within the Descent into Madness of Ulduar. Their Banner can also be seen in the Ruby Sanctum.

Role in Cataclysm

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The Twilight's Hammer clan becomes a major player in the events of the third expansion. Seduced by the promises of power and the destructive intentions of the twisted Death Aspect, they join him in his quest to unmake the world of Azeroth. They claimed the ancient dwarven fortress of Grim Batol and the surrounding Twilight Highlands, turning it into their main base of operations under leadership of their chieftain, the ogre mage Cho'gall, wreaking havoc wherever they can. They also have enlisted the help of the dangerous twilight dragonflight to bolster their ranks. They lead various campaigns against the world such as the assault on Mount Hyjal, assisting the naga in their war against Neptulon or undermining the efforts of rebuilding the World Pillar in Deepholm. They also maintain a strong presence within Blackrock Caverns, where they ascend to transform into drakonids and are sending supplies back and forth to Twilight Highlands.

Notable commanders and allies

Twilight Council

During the quest Some Spraining To Do, Mor'norokk informs Stormcaller Mylra of the existence of a 'Twilight Council'. The Inv jewelry ring 23 [Elemental Focus Band] also refers to this council.

So far, High Priestess Azil has been confirmed as a member of the Council by Earthwarden Yrsa.

Military forces

Twilight's Hammer banner

What the Twilight's Hammer lacks in military training, it more than makes up for in fervor. Every member would willingly die for the cult, fully believing the Old Gods would reward them for their sacrifice.[7]

Members of lower echelons of the Twilight Hammer (which is most of them) are predominately of the non-magical classes, mostly barbarians, rogues, and warriors. Other non-magical classes are known, but less common. As one ascends through the ranks of the organization, spellcasters become more common. The twilight overlords are almost exclusively spellcasters. Most of the spellcasters are arcanists, specifically elementalists.

This hierarchical pyramid is also indicative of how the Twilight's Hammer cult approaches defense. The first cultists the heroes encounter are likely to be low-level initiates. Only if that fails to deter them do the heroes face higher-ranking members, increasing in rank and power as they plunge into the depths of the temple. To catch sight of the inner circle, the heroes must breach the inner sanctum. The twilight lord deigns to fight only if the sect as a whole is threatened (in other words, to preserve his own life or goals). By that point, of course, the heroes are depleted from fighting the cultists, in theory making them easy prey for the twilight lord (which makes him look even more impressive to his followers).

Should a Twilight's Hammer sect be incited to attack another group, their offensive tactics differ little from their defense. Low-level members act as scouts, while the main force attacks in waves of incrementally increasing power, until they subdue their foe, and the twilight lord — or one of his representatives — can swoop in and claim victory. The Twilight's Hammer rarely uses such overt measures, however, preferring instead to scare off those who stand in its way. Accompanying each act of sabotage, kidnapping, or assassination is always an unambiguous — and gruesome — sign that the Twilight's Hammer is responsible.[8]

The True Believer

Hermit Ortell, an NPC who lives in a cave in the southeast of Silithus, is an ex-Twilight's Hammer member. He will take 10 Encrypted Twilight Texts (which can drop from any Twilight's Hammer member and drop in large stacks from the roaming Twilight Prophet) through the repeatable quest Still Believing. The quest gives no faction, but several hours after the turn-in, he will mail you a container. In the container can be translations of a Twilight's Hammer newsletter that contains lore information, as well as Shadow Resist tradeskill recipes for cloth and plate (Runed Stygian and Darkrune, respectively), as well as scrolls to create an Object of Beckoning.

Known members

Name Location
Mob IconSmall Cho'gall Cho'gall the Ogre-Mage Bastion of Twilight, Grim Batol
Horde IconSmall Undead Male Keeper Bel'dugur Apothecarium, Undercity
Alliance IconSmall Dwarf Male Gerrig Bonegrip Forlorn Cavern, Ironforge
Mob IconSmall Human Male Twilight Lord Everun Silithus
Mob IconSmall Human Male Twilight Keeper Exeter Silithus
Mob IconSmall Human Female Twilight Keeper Mayna Silithus
Mob IconSmall Orc Male Twilight Keeper Havunth Silithus
Mob IconSmall Human Male Lorgus Jett Blackfathom Deeps, Ashenvale
Mob IconSmall Orc Male Twilight Lord Kelris Blackfathom Deeps, Ashenvale
Mob IconSmall Undead Male Twilight Speaker Viktor Blackfathom Deeps, Ashenvale
Neutral IconSmall Dwarf Female Ice Caller Briatha Zoram Strand, Ashenvale
Mob IconSmall Human Male Highlord Mastrogonde Firewatch Ridge, Searing Gorge
Mob IconSmall Human Female Twilight Marauder Morna Silithus
Mob IconSmall Human Female The Twilight Prophet Silithus
Mob IconSmall Human Male Vyral the Vile Twilight's Run, Silithus
Mob IconSmall Human Female High Interrogator Gerstahn Blackrock Depths
Neutral IconSmall Undead Female Willow Desolace
Mob IconSmall Human Male Firecaller Radison Darkshore
Neutral IconSmall Human Male Highlord Demitrian Ravaged Twilight Camp, Silithus
Horde IconSmall Orc Male Zaruk Hammerfall, Arathi Highlands
Mob IconSmall Orc Female Jedoga Shadowseeker Ahn'kahet, Dragonblight
Mob IconSmall Tauren Male Pyromancer Loregrain Blackrock Depths
Neutral IconSmall Undead Female Stasia Fallshadow Ahn'Qiraj

Cataclysm Members

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Here is a list of all known members of the Twilight's Hammer that appear (or re-appear) in the third expansion: Cataclysm.

Name Location
Mob IconSmall Cho'gall Cho'gall the Ogre-Mage Bastion of Twilight, Grim Batol
Mob IconSmall Human Female Corla, Herald of Twilight Blackrock Caverns
Mob IconSmall Human Female High Priestess Azil Stonecore
Mob IconSmall Gnome Male Millhouse Manastorm Upper Silvermarsh, Deepholm
Mob IconSmall Human FemaleIconSmall Worgen Female Dame Alyss Finnsson Twilight Highlands
Mob IconSmall Orc Male Dragul Giantbutcher Lorthuna's Gate, Deepholm
Mob IconSmall Orc Male Drahga Shadowburner Scarred Terrace, Grim Batol
Mob IconSmall Tauren Male Doomsayer Wiserunner Bael'dun Digsite, Mulgore
Mob IconSmall Human Male Master Klem Twilight Highlands
Mob IconSmall NightElf Female Mia the Rose Twilight Highlands
Mob IconSmall BloodElf Female High Priestess Lorthuna Temple of Earth
Horde IconSmall Orc Male Sauranok the Mystic Grommash Hold
Neutral IconSmall Troll Female Overseer Jintak Jaggedswine Farm
Neutral IconSmall NightElf Female Overseer Sylandra Mirror Lake Orchard
Alliance IconSmall Human Male Major Samuelson Stormwind Keep
Mob IconSmall Human Male The Black Bishop Cathedral of Light
Mob IconSmall Human Male Twilight Skymaster Richtofen Twilight Aerie
Mob IconSmall Ogre Male2 Gor'kresh Mo'grosh Stronghold, Loch Modan

Former members

Leaving the Twilight's Hammer clan is not easy and deserters will be executed (like Zamael Lunthistle), locked away (like Morridune), or hunted (like Hermit Ortell and Theldurin the Lost).

Name Location
Alliance IconSmall DarkIron Male Morridune Blackfathom Deeps
Neutral IconSmall Human Male Hermit Ortell Ortell's Hideout, Silithus
Neutral IconSmall Human Male Sab'aoth Cosmowrench, Netherstorm
Neutral IconSmall Dwarf Male Theldurin the Lost Agmond's End, Badlands
Alliance IconSmall NightElf Male Zamael Lunthistle Firewatch Ridge, Searing Gorge

Ranks and Classes

Others

Gallery

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    Pre-Cataclysm banner.

References

 
  1. ^ a b Dark Factions, 162
  2. ^ Unusual Activity
  3. ^ a b c d Horde Player's Guide, 169
  4. ^ Dark Factions, 163
  5. ^ Dark Factions, 84
  6. ^ Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness manual, pg. 70
  7. ^ Dark Factions, 187
  8. ^ Dark Factions, 188


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