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| − | [[File:Metzen.JPG|thumb|right|Chris Metzen.]] |
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| − | '''Chris Metzen''' is the Vice President of Creative Development at [[Blizzard Entertainment]].<ref name=blizzcast2>{{ref web|url = http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/community/blizzcast/archive/episode2.html|title=BlizzCast Episode 2|accessdate=2009-12-29|author=Karune|work}}</ref> |
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| + | -->The '''Hall of Thanes'''<ref name="LoC"/> (aka '''Old Ironforge'''{{fact}}<!-- The actual subzone name? --> or the '''Assembly of Thanes'''<ref name="LoC"/><ref>World of Warcraft manual, page 172</ref>) is a sealed area located under the [[dwarf|dwarven]] [[capital]] of [[Ironforge]]. |
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| + | The Hall of Thanes is a massive, natural cavern complex. It is located in Ironforge's lowest depths. The area is a true marvel of organic stone formation: no dwarf has touched this area with pick or chisel. Ironforge's kings are buried in the Hall of Thanes, and the old throne is here as well. Also within this cavernous area is the ancient, weathered [[Iron Forge]] — perhaps the greatest titan artifact ever unearthed. The dwarves do not use this holy anvil, but keep it near their honored dead and the seat of their power. [[Brann Bronzebeard]] believes that as dwarves uncover more truths about their ancestry, they will find greater uses for the Iron Forge. He believes the titans must have given it to them for a reason.<ref name="LoC">{{ref book |author=Arthaus |title=[[Lands of Conflict]] |isbn=9781588469601 |pages=76, 77}}</ref> |
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| − | Metzen began his career in [[Blizzard Entertainment]] as an artist,<ref>''[[Warcraft: Orcs & Humans]] Human manual'', pg. 35</ref> while the storyline was left to [[Allen Adham]] and [[Ron Miller]].<ref name=blizzcast12>{{ref web|url = http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/community/blizzcast/archive/episode12.html|title=BlizzCast Episode 12|accessdate=2009-12-29|author=Karune|work=BlizzCast|publisher=Blizzard Entertainment}}</ref> In ''[[Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness]]'' he took a bigger role as the designer of the story, but also made artwork and voice acting.<ref>[[Warcraft II manual|''Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition'' manual]], pg. 94</ref> In ''[[Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal]]'' Blizzard Entertainment outsourced Cyberlore Studios to do the game and Metzen was in charge of storyline consultation and editions.<ref name=blizzcast12/> |
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| − | His style characterized the earlier ''Warcraft'', ''[[StarCraft]]'' and ''[[Diablo]]'' series and he eventually became art director.<ref name=blizzcast2/> Eventually his position in creative development has given him the reins over lore and storylines created for the games of the Blizzard franchise, the foundations of which were laid by previous designers.<ref name=blizzcast12/> |
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| + | Old Ironforge exists in-game, but cannot be accessed. In the [[High Seat]] of Ironforge, there is a door behind [[Deliana]] that goes unnoticed most often. This door leads to the underground chamber of Old Ironforge. |
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| + | ''Note: in the 3.1 PTR build, an operable door from the throne room was implemented and the legitimate path into Old Ironforge was clearly visible though blocked by an invisible wall. The door was removed in the 3.1 live.'' |
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| − | ==Voice acting== |
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| − | He is believed to be the voice of [[Nefarian]],<ref>{{ref web|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/09/technology/10warcraftqa.web.html?pagewanted=4&_r=5|title=Interview: Jeff Kaplan on World of Warcraft Expansion|accessdate=2009-12-29|author=Seth Schiesel|date=2006-05-06|publisher=The New York Times|quote=<br />Q. So is that you talking on the Nefarian class calls?<br /> A. No that's not me. I think that might actually be Chris Metzen.}}</ref> and has confirmed he voiced [[Ragnaros]]<ref name=voiceactor>{{ref web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYU3W2vRSKs|title=Blizzcon Panel|accessdate=2009-12-29|author=Chris Metzen|year=2009|work=BlizzCon 2009|publisher=YouTube}}</ref>, and a number of unspecified bosses in ''[[World of Warcraft]]''.<ref name=voiceactor/> Also he is the voice of [[Thrall]] in ''[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]]'', ''[[Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne|The Frozen Throne]]'' and ''[[World of Warcraft]]''<ref name=imdb>{{ref web|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1068321/|title=Chris Metzen|accessdate=2009-12-29|publisher=IMDB}}</ref><ref>{{ref web|url=http://www.animesou.com/?p=905|title=BlizzCon '08 - Day 1 Friday Oct 10|accessdate=2009-12-29|publisher=Animesou.com|quote=...although Chris Metzen still retains his role as Thrall...}}</ref><ref name=voiceactor/> and the voice of [[Rexxar]] in ''Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne''.<ref name=imdb/><ref>{{ref web|url=http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TalkingToHimself|title=Talking To Himself|accessdate=2009-04-14|publisher= |quote=Chris Metzen, best known as a story-writer, also voice acts two characters in Warcraft III. These characters, [[Thrall]] and [[Rexxar]], happen to get a lot of dialogue in the expansion pack orc campaign.}}</ref> In ''[[World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King]]'', he furthermore voiced [[Varian Wrynn|King Varian Wrynn]] <ref name=voiceactor/>,[[Deathbringer Saurfang]] / [[Dranosh Saurfang]] and [[Algalon the Observer]].{{fact}} |
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| − | In [[Starcraft]], he voiced the Terran Marine, Terran Battlecruiser and the original Ghost.<ref name=voiceactor/> |
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| − | == Other Works == |
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| − | [[File:Chris Metzen.jpg|thumb|Picture from [http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/faces-of-blizzcon-2007/ Faces of BlizzCon 2007]]] |
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| − | * ''[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]]'', co-author |
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| − | * ''[[Of Blood and Honor]]'', a warcraft novel |
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| − | * ''[[Manual of Monsters]]'', co-author |
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| − | * He was also part of "Creative and Rules Design Assistance and Additional Material" staff for the entire Warcraft and World of Warcraft RPG series. As well as Interior Artist for several of the books. |
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| − | *Metzen also supervises the lore created for the pen & paper rpg, mangas, and novels. |
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| − | ==Notes== |
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| − | *He has voiced numerous characters in the Warcraft and ''StarCraft'' games.<ref name=voiceactor/> |
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| − | *In World of Warcraft, his responsibility extends into coordinating with artists to create environments that give players a sense of continuity and cohesiveness.<ref name=blizzcast2/> |
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| − | *Every quest that is proposed during the game's development, no matter how small, must first be validated by Metzen, as well.{{fact}} |
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| − | *Metzen has used the alias "Thundergod" in multiple online venues, and also self-styles himself as "The Bourbon Cowboy". |
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| − | *Metzen's favorite hero in Warcraft [[lore]] is [[Malfurion Stormrage]].<ref>{{ref web|url=http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/chris_metzen_micky_neilson_pocket_star_books_lore_qa_video_interview/|title=Chris Metzen & Micky Neilson Pocket Star Books Lore Q&A Video Interview|accessdate=2009-04-14|author=Medievaldragon|publisher=BlizzPlanet|quote = I mean Malfurion's always been, personally, my favorite Warcraft hero...}}</ref> |
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| − | * The [[Feast of Winter Veil]] features a quest to rescue [[Metzen the Reindeer]] from kidnappers. Doing so rewards players with the ability to transform their [[mount]] into a similar-looking reindeer. |
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| − | * Additionally, there is an officer of the Argent Dawn (and later Crusade) called Commander Metz who bears a strong resemblance to Metzen's avatar on Sons of the Storm. |
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| − | *In an interview about the ''[[Warcraft (film)|Warcraft movie]]'' he revealed that "His heart lies with the Horde". |
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| − | *In StarCraft II, the pilot of Thor looks very much like Metzen and says "I, AM A THUNDERGOD!" after being clicked several times. |
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| − | *[[Metzen on lore]] |
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Revision as of 14:33, 25 February 2011
The Hall of Thanes[1] (aka Old Ironforge[citation needed] or the Assembly of Thanes[1][2]) is a sealed area located under the dwarven capital of Ironforge.
Background
The Hall of Thanes is a massive, natural cavern complex. It is located in Ironforge's lowest depths. The area is a true marvel of organic stone formation: no dwarf has touched this area with pick or chisel. Ironforge's kings are buried in the Hall of Thanes, and the old throne is here as well. Also within this cavernous area is the ancient, weathered Iron Forge — perhaps the greatest titan artifact ever unearthed. The dwarves do not use this holy anvil, but keep it near their honored dead and the seat of their power. Brann Bronzebeard believes that as dwarves uncover more truths about their ancestry, they will find greater uses for the Iron Forge. He believes the titans must have given it to them for a reason.[1]
In World of Warcraft
Old Ironforge exists in-game, but cannot be accessed. In the High Seat of Ironforge, there is a door behind Deliana that goes unnoticed most often. This door leads to the underground chamber of Old Ironforge.
Note: in the 3.1 PTR build, an operable door from the throne room was implemented and the legitimate path into Old Ironforge was clearly visible though blocked by an invisible wall. The door was removed in the 3.1 live.
References
- ^ a b c Arthaus. Lands of Conflict, 76, 77. ISBN 9781588469601.
- ^ World of Warcraft manual, page 172
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