Dwarves (Warcraft)
The Dwarves are a species that feature in Warcraft.
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History
The Dwarves were a race of short humanoids that were native to the planet Azeroth. Their origins were traced to long ago when the Titans came to the world and began to shape it according to their vision. To aid them, they created a number of servant races that were help in the ordering of the world. Among these included the Earthen that were to shape the earth itself and the underground regions of Azeroth. They were a success but the Earthen fell prey to the Old Gods who afflicted them with the Curse of Flesh that devolved them into the vicious Troggs with these monstrous beings sealed underground. A second attempt at making modified Earthen was made with these eventually transforming into the race of Dwarves.
When they awoke, many of them found that their powers over stone and earth had waned and that their rocky hide had softened to smooth skin. Emerging, these now flesh earthen made their way out of the titan city and eventually built Ironforge in Dun Morogh, the surface of which they conquered from the ice trolls. When the Earthen awoke, they called themselves dwarves, although the night elves had already used it as a derogatory term for earthen before the War of the Ancients. They held onto residual ties to their titan-forged heritage, naming their land Khaz Modan which meant 'Mountain of Khaz' with this being named after the titan Khaz'goroth. From there, they established their mighty nation that stretched beneath the mountains. Within Khaz Modan, they also made contact with the descendants of the mechagnomes with these being the gnomes where they formed a natural kinship with them and aided them in the construction of their great city of Gnomeregan. This transformation along with other factors have created several different kinds of dwarves. Sometimes the differences derive from different ways of living and philosophy, but often they manifest themselves in the amount of change a dwarf has evolved from the earthen. Some dwarves, like the ones living in Ironforge, has undergone a rather complete transformation, becoming fully fleshy creatures. Not all earthen experienced being affected by the Curse of Flesh, with some still consisting of soil and stone, such as the few remaining Eastern Kingdoms earthen found in Uldaman and the earthen of Ulduar found in Northrend. Waterfalls of magma and bountiful supplies of metallic ores allowed the denizens of Ironforge to become masters of smithing and weaponry.
Overview
In appearance, the Dwarves were a squat race of powerfully built humanoids. It was noted that they were divided between male and female genders. Non-dwarves might have difficulty telling males and females apart from a distance. The women were of slightly lesser build and had slightly less gruff voices but were known for fighting with as much determination as the men.
There were a number of sub-races that included:
- Dark Iron dwarf :
- Frost dwarf :
- Hill dwarf :
- Mountain dwarf :
Dwarves were divided into a number of clans that included:
- Bronzebeard clan :
- Wildhammer clan :
- Dark Iron clan :
- Frostborn :
The mightiest of Dwarven warriors under the mountain were known as Mountain Kings or Thanes in Khaz Modan. They wielded enchanted hammers and hand axes that allowed these fearsome fighters to test themselves against worthy foes. Unlike the rest of their kin, these Dwarves were not concerned with mechanical devices or mining precious metal but instead lived only for battle.
Dwarven organizations:
- Council of Three Hammers :
- Forgeguard :
- Royal Stonecutters Union :
- Explorers' League :
- Miners' League :
- Thorium Brotherhood :
Many Ironforge dwarves worship the Holy Light, having been introduced to it by the humans.
Members
- Kurdran Wildhammer :
- Muradin Bronzebeard :
- Dagran Thaurissan :
- Falstad Wildhammer :
- Moira Thaurissan :
- Falstad Wildhammer :
- Hemet Nesingwary :
- Thane Korth'azz :
Notes
- The Dwarves were created by Blizzard Entertainment and featured in the setting of the Warcraft universe.
In other media
Films
Appearances
- Warcraft:
- Warcraft II:
- Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos:
- Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne:
- World of Warcraft:
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