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+ | | name = Frost giant |
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+ | | image = Frost Tyrant HS.jpg |
| + | | caption = {{HS|Frost Tyrant}} in ''[[Hearthstone (game)|Hearthstone]]''. |
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| − | | faction = [[Sons of Hodir]] |
+ | | faction = [[Ulduar]] ([[Keepers]]), [[Titan-forged]] ([[Pantheon|Pantheon of Order]]), [[Sons of Hodir]] |
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| capital = [[Dun Niffelem]] |
| capital = [[Dun Niffelem]] |
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+ | | leader = {{NPC||King Jokkum|icon=FrostGiant}} |
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+ | | mount = {{RaceIcon|Mammoth}}[[Mammoth]]s |
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+ | | homeworld = [[Azeroth]] |
| environment = Cold land |
| environment = Cold land |
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| area = [[Storm Peaks]] |
| area = [[Storm Peaks]] |
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| source = ''[[World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King|Wrath of the Lich King]]'' |
| source = ''[[World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King|Wrath of the Lich King]]'' |
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| + | '''Frost giants'''<ref>[[Cold Hearted]]</ref><ref>[[Mending Fences]]</ref><ref>[[Underdev/Ulduar Bosstiary#Hodir]]</ref><ref>http://us.battle.net/wow/en/faction/the-sons-of-hodir</ref> (also referred as '''ice giants'''<ref>{{Ref WoWCV1}}</ref><ref>http://www.sonsofthestorm.com/viewer.php?artist=redknuckle&cat=warcraft&art=33</ref><ref>[[Underdev/Ulduar Bosstiary#Thorim]]</ref>) are a type of [[giant]] found in [[Northrend]]. They primarily belong to the [[clan]]<ref name="Exploring Azeroth 158"/> of the [[Sons of Hodir]], named after their creator the [[Keeper]] [[Hodir]].<ref name="EA:N 157">''[[Exploring Azeroth: Northrend]]'', pg. 157</ref> |
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| − | '''Ice giants'''<ref>http://www.sonsofthestorm.com/viewer.php?artist=redknuckle&cat=warcraft&art=33</ref><ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/underdev/3p1/bosstiary.html In [[Thorim]]'s description.</ref> (also referred as '''frost giants'''<ref>{{quest|Cold Hearted}}</ref><ref>{{quest|Mending Fences}}</ref><ref>{{Mob|Frost Giant Stormherald}}</ref><ref>{{Mob|Dead Frost Giant}}</ref><ref>{{Mob|Niffelem Frost Giant}}</ref><ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/underdev/3p1/bosstiary.html In [[Hodir]]'s description.</ref><ref>http://us.battle.net/wow/en/faction/the-sons-of-hodir</ref>) primarily belong to the faction in known as the [[Sons of Hodir]]. After his betrayal of the [[Pantheon]], [[Thorim]]'s brother, [[Loken]], tricked him into betraying his ice giant allies by murdering his wife, [[Sif]], and blaming it on the [[Arngrim the Insatiable|ice giant king]]. Thorim was enraged, striking out at his allies and then settling into a long stupor. |
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| + | ==History== |
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| − | Many years later, Thorim discovered the truth. With the aid of players serving the Sons of Hodir, Thorim recovered his weapon ([[Krolmir, Hammer of Storms]]) and his shattered armor, then brought war to his treacherous brother. However, it proved to be an elaborate ruse perpetrated by Loken to lure Thorim away from the Temple of Storms, where proximity to his [[Yogg-Saron|dark master]] granted him the power to overcome Thorim's attack. Thorim and his [[proto-dragon|proto-drake]], [[Veranus]], were captured and taken to "new dwellings". Both became bosses in [[Ulduar (instance)|Ulduar]]. |
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| + | {{Main|Sons of Hodir}} |
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| + | [[File:Frost giant and earthen.jpg|thumb|A frost giant and a group of [[earthen]].]] |
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| + | Long ago the [[titan]]s created "[[seed race]]s", including [[giant]]s, to watch the world of [[Azeroth]] together with [[Watcher (titanic)|watchers]]. The [[clan]] of frost giants named the [[Sons of Hodir]] struck up a friendship with the Titanic watcher [[Thorim]]. However, after being corrupted by [[Yogg-Saron]], the Keeper [[Loken]] killed his brother's wife [[Sif]], and tricked Thorim into believing that [[Arngrim the Insatiable|King Arngrim]] and the frost giants were responsible. In a fit of rage, Thorim threw his hammer, [[Krolmir]], at Arngrim, who was in the middle of a battle against a clan of [[Frostborn|frost dwarves]]. The explosion of Krolmir striking the ground killed all those nearby and froze the entire tableau for all time, which is known today as [[Thunderfall]].<ref name="Exploring Azeroth 158"/> While Thorim gave into despair and rested in a stupor for centuries at the [[Temple of Storms]], the Sons of Hodir were deeply stunned at such an unexpected betrayal. |
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| + | At some point, the frost giants who guarded the [[Temple of Winter]] were killed by [[Loken]]'s pet [[fire giant]]s, and Hodir himself was taken captive in [[Ulduar]].<ref name="EA:N 157"/> |
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| + | ===Wrath of the Lich King=== |
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| + | Centuries later, at the time of the [[war against the Lich King]], Thorim discovered the truth with the aid of [[adventurer]]s serving the Sons of Hodir. He eventually made peace with them, and they in turn have helped him reach out to other frost giants to make amends.<ref name="Exploring Azeroth 158">''[[Exploring Azeroth: Northrend]]'', pg. 158</ref> After the clash between the brothers ended with Loken capturing Thorim, King Jokkum sent the adventurers to avenge Thorim by venturing into [[Halls of Lightning]], in order to kill Loken.<ref>[[Whatever it Takes!]]</ref> |
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| + | ===Legion=== |
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| + | By the time of the [[Burning Legion]]'s [[third invasion]] of [[Azeroth]], frost giants had been integrated into Ulduar's defensive systems, serving the [[Keeper]]s alongside the [[Iron Dwarf|iron dwarves]], [[iron vrykul]], the [[earthen]], and the [[mechagnome]]s.<ref>[[Dvalen Ironrune]]</ref> When [[Odyn]] attempted to unify the titan-forged, [[Champion of Hodir|some of them]] were defending Ulduar against the demons.<ref>[[Ulduar's Oath]]</ref> |
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==Named== |
==Named== |
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| + | [[File:Calder.jpg|thumb|A frost giant in ''World of Warcraft''.]] |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|IceGiant|Small}} [[Arngrim the Insatiable]] |
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| + | *{{NPC|Neutral|Arngrim the Insatiable|icon=FrostGiant}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|IceGiant|Small}} [[Calder]] {{title|Blacksmithing Supplies}} |
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| + | *{{NPC|Neutral|Calder|Blacksmithing Supplies|icon=FrostGiant}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|IceGiant|Small}} [[Halvdan]] {{title|Flight Master}} |
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| + | *{{NPC|Neutral|Halvdan|Flight Master|icon=FrostGiant}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|IceGiant|Small}} [[King Jokkum]] |
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| + | *{{NPC|Neutral|King Jokkum|icon=FrostGiant}} |
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+ | *{{NPC|Neutral|Lillehoff|The Sons of Hodir Quartermaster|icon=FrostGiant}} |
| − | *{{RaceIconExt|IceGiant|Small}} [[Njormeld]] |
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| + | *{{NPC|Neutral|Njormeld|icon=FrostGiant}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|IceGiant|Small}} [[Lorekeeper Randvir]] |
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| + | *{{NPC|Neutral|Lorekeeper Randvir|icon=FrostGiant}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|IceGiant|Small}} [[Snorri]] |
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| + | *{{NPC|Neutral|Snorri|icon=FrostGiant}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|IceGiant|Small}} [[Toravon the Ice Watcher]] |
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| + | *{{NPC|Neutral|Stormherald Eljrrin|icon=FrostGiant}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|IceGiant|Small}} [[Torseg the Exiled]] |
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| + | *{{NPC|Boss|Toravon the Ice Watcher|icon=FrostGiant}} |
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| + | *{{mob|Torseg the Exiled|icon=FrostGiant}} |
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==Types== |
==Types== |
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+ | *{{mob|Champion of Hodir|icon=FrostGiant}} |
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+ | *{{NPC|Neutral|Dead Frost Giant|icon=FrostGiant}} |
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+ | *{{NPC|Neutral|Frost Giant Floating Spirit|icon=FrostGiant}} |
| − | *{{ |
+ | *{{NPC|Neutral|Frost Giant Stormherald|icon=FrostGiant}} |
| + | *{{mob|Niffelem Forefather|icon=FrostGiant}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|IceGiant|Small}} [[Niffelem Forefather]] |
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| − | *{{ |
+ | *{{mob|Niffelem Frost Giant|icon=FrostGiant}} |
| − | *{{ |
+ | *{{NPC|Neutral|Servant of Hodir|icon=FrostGiant}} |
| − | *{{ |
+ | *{{NPC|Neutral|Son of Hodir|icon=FrostGiant}} |
| + | *{{Mob|Rotting Frost Giant|icon=FleshGiant}} |
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| + | ==Gallery== |
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| + | Journey Trailer - Frost giant.jpg|A frost giant as seen in ''[[Journey Trailer]]''. |
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| + | File:Rotting Frost Giant tcg.jpg|[[Rotting Frost Giant]] in the ''[[World of Warcraft Trading Card Game|Trading Card Game]]''. |
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| + | File:Frost giantHS.jpg|{{HS|Frost Giant}} in ''[[Hearthstone (game)|Hearthstone]]''. |
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| + | File:Son of Hodir HS.jpg|A {{HS|Son of Hodir}} in ''Hearthstone''. |
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Latest revision as of 18:31, 22 August 2023
- Not to be confused with ice giant.
| Frost giant | |
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| Faction/Affiliation | Ulduar (Keepers), Titan-forged (Pantheon of Order), Sons of Hodir |
| Racial capital | Dun Niffelem |
| Racial leader(s) |
 King Jokkum |
| Racial mount |
 Mammoths |
| Homeworld | Azeroth |
| Environment | Cold land |
| Area(s) | Storm Peaks |
| Sources: Wrath of the Lich King | |
Frost giants[1][2][3][4] (also referred as ice giants[5][6][7]) are a type of giant found in Northrend. They primarily belong to the clan[8] of the Sons of Hodir, named after their creator the Keeper Hodir.[9]
History
- Main article: Sons of Hodir
A frost giant and a group of earthen.
Long ago the titans created "seed races", including giants, to watch the world of Azeroth together with watchers. The clan of frost giants named the Sons of Hodir struck up a friendship with the Titanic watcher Thorim. However, after being corrupted by Yogg-Saron, the Keeper Loken killed his brother's wife Sif, and tricked Thorim into believing that King Arngrim and the frost giants were responsible. In a fit of rage, Thorim threw his hammer, Krolmir, at Arngrim, who was in the middle of a battle against a clan of frost dwarves. The explosion of Krolmir striking the ground killed all those nearby and froze the entire tableau for all time, which is known today as Thunderfall.[8] While Thorim gave into despair and rested in a stupor for centuries at the Temple of Storms, the Sons of Hodir were deeply stunned at such an unexpected betrayal.
At some point, the frost giants who guarded the Temple of Winter were killed by Loken's pet fire giants, and Hodir himself was taken captive in Ulduar.[9]
Wrath of the Lich King
Centuries later, at the time of the war against the Lich King, Thorim discovered the truth with the aid of adventurers serving the Sons of Hodir. He eventually made peace with them, and they in turn have helped him reach out to other frost giants to make amends.[8] After the clash between the brothers ended with Loken capturing Thorim, King Jokkum sent the adventurers to avenge Thorim by venturing into Halls of Lightning, in order to kill Loken.[10]
Legion
By the time of the Burning Legion's third invasion of Azeroth, frost giants had been integrated into Ulduar's defensive systems, serving the Keepers alongside the iron dwarves, iron vrykul, the earthen, and the mechagnomes.[11] When Odyn attempted to unify the titan-forged, some of them were defending Ulduar against the demons.[12]
Named
A frost giant in World of Warcraft.
Arngrim the Insatiable- Calder <Blacksmithing Supplies>
- Halvdan <Flight Master>
- King Jokkum
- Lillehoff <The Sons of Hodir Quartermaster>
- Njormeld
- Lorekeeper Randvir
- Snorri
- Stormherald Eljrrin
- Toravon the Ice Watcher
- Torseg the Exiled
Types
- Champion of Hodir
- Dead Frost Giant
- Frost Giant Floating Spirit
- Frost Giant Stormherald
- Niffelem Forefather
- Niffelem Frost Giant
- Servant of Hodir
- Son of Hodir
- Rotting Frost Giant
Gallery
"Ice Giant" concept.
"Frost Giant" concept.
A frost giant as seen in Journey Trailer.
Rotting Frost Giant in the Trading Card Game.
A Son of Hodir in Hearthstone.
References
- ^ [25-30] Cold Hearted
- ^ [25-30] Mending Fences
- ^ Underdev/Ulduar Bosstiary#Hodir
- ^ http://us.battle.net/wow/en/faction/the-sons-of-hodir
- ^ World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1
- ^ http://www.sonsofthestorm.com/viewer.php?artist=redknuckle&cat=warcraft&art=33
- ^ Underdev/Ulduar Bosstiary#Thorim
- ^ a b c Exploring Azeroth: Northrend, pg. 158
- ^ a b Exploring Azeroth: Northrend, pg. 157
- ^ [20-30D] Whatever it Takes!
- ^ Dvalen Ironrune
- ^ [45] Ulduar's Oath
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