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[[Image:Ancient Treasure.jpg|thumb|Ancient Treasure]]
 
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| image = Kurdran TCG.jpg
The '''Ancient Treasure''' is located in the room after killing [[Archaedas]] in [[Uldaman]].
 
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| name = Thane Kurdran Wildhammer
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| gender = Male
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| race = Wildhammer dwarf
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| creature = Humanoid
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| level = 70
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| character = [[Gryphon Rider]]
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| health = 5,588,000
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| affiliation = [[Wildhammer Clan]], [[Alliance Expedition]], [[Sons of Lothar]]
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| faction = Alliance
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| occupation = Ruler of Highbank, Thane of Wildhammer Stronghold, Former Chief Thane of the Wildhammer Clan, Gryphon Master of the Aerie Peak
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| location = [[Wildhammer Stronghold]], [[Shadowmoon Valley]], [[Highbank]], [[Twilight Highlands]] {{C-inline}}
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| status = Alive
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| relatives = [[Khardros Wildhammer]] (ancestor), [[Falstad Wildhammer]] (brother), [[Maz Drachrip]] (hereditary successor)
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| companions = [[Sky'ree]]}}
   
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{{Warcraft II Hero|Kurdran and Sky'ree}}
==Contains==
 
Usually contains 3-4 random greens as well as 2-5 non BoE random loots. All between the levels of 37 to 50.
 
   
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'''Kurdran Wildhammer''' is a level 70 [[quest ender]] located in [[Wildhammer Stronghold]] in [[Shadowmoon Valley]].
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He ends the quest {{questlong|Alliance|70|News of Victory (Alliance)|News of Victory}}.
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==Biography==
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===Beyond the Dark Portal===
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Kurdran Wildhammer - [[Gryphon Rider]] of [[Northeron]]<ref>[[Beyond the Dark Portal missions#VI. The Fall of Auchindoun]]</ref> - was the Chief Thane of the [[Wildhammer Clan]], and the [[Hinterlands]]<ref>{{ref book |author= Rosenberg, Aaron |authorlink= Aaron Rosenberg |title= [[Tides of Darkness]] |isbn= 978-1-4165-3990-2 |pages=161}}</ref> During the [[Second War]], the Orcish [[Horde]] led by [[Orgrim Doomhammer]] invaded the Wildhammer homeland. Kurdran was one of the first dwarves to spot the invaders and initiate battle. Soon he was aided by the forces of the [[Alliance of Lordaeron]], and together they fought the bloodthirsty horde. Kurdran pledged his and his kingdom's aid to [[Anduin Lothar]] after the human Alliance aided them in forcing the invading orcs and forest trolls out of their homeland. Kurdran and his loyal steed, the gryphon [[Sky'ree]], became legendary during the war, battling over land and sea as well as the air; lending aid to Lordaeron and Quel'Thalas. He left the Second War with nine slain dragons to his credit. After the war ended, Kurdran remained with the Alliance as a scout, his service proving invaluable to the Alliance war effort.
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Upon hearing that [[Deathwing]] had breached the [[Dark Portal]] into [[Draenor]], Kurdran was only too eager to serve as scout and warrior for the [[Alliance Expedition]] to Draenor, and thus commanded the Gryphon Rider Division. Though Kurdran was captured during the raid on [[Auchindoun]], he was rescued by the Alliance and met his vengeance upon those who imprisoned him.
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When [[Ner'zhul]] opened his unholy portals on Draenor, Kurdran elected to remain with his comrades and ensure that the Dark Portal was sealed to prevent it from harming Azeroth. For twenty years, he was believed dead, and immortalized in stone with his friends in the [[Valley of Heroes]] in [[Stormwind]]. Today, contact between Azeroth has at last been reestablished, and he now leads Alliance forces in Shadowmoon Valley.
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===Kurdran in World of Warcraft===
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Kurdran and Sky'ree survived the destruction of Draenor and, after joining forces with the [[Naaru]], have taken up residence in [[Outland]]. Kurdran is the Thane of [[Wildhammer Stronghold]], the Alliance outpost in [[Shadowmoon Valley]], west of the [[Black Temple]]. Though he does not start any quests, Kurdran ends [[Quest:News of Victory (Alliance)]]. Interestingly, though he is not the target of any PvP objective, he has a tremendous amount of HP, at 5588K, more than any faction leader.
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Kurdran Wildhammer is present in the [[Twilight Highlands]]. He is the ruler of [[Highbank]] and can also be found in [[Kirthaven]]. He aids Alliance adventurers in uniting the various Wildhammer clans of the Twilight Highlands and bringing them under the Alliance banner. He also serves as a commander in the Alliance army that is fighting against the [[Twilight's Hammer Cult]].
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==Personality==
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Kurdran is well liked by his friends for his jolly personality and love for battle. He is a fierce warrior and does not like to be seen as a weakling, insisting to fight on despite being heavily wounded. [[Danath Trollbane]] was likely one of his closest friends and was whipped into frenzy hearing Kurdran's apparent death. Unlike many Wildhammers, he is not hostile towards wizards and spell-casters.
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==Valley of Heroes Monument==
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[[File:Kurdran.jpg|thumb|The Statue of Kurdran Wildhammer in Stormwind|left]]
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Kurdran Wildhammer
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Renowned Dragon Fighter. Gryphon Master of the [[Aerie Peak]]. Commander of the Gryphon Rider Division attached to the [[Alliance Expedition]] that marched into the orc homeworld of [[Draenor]]. Presumed deceased.
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We will hear [[Sky-Ree]]'s calls upon the winds. We will hear your hammer thunder across the mountaintops. Ride hard into the hereafter, brother. The halls of our ancestors await you.
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- High Thane [[Falstad Wildhammer]]
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==Notes==
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* Previously, Kurdran briefly replaced his brother Falstad as the Wildhammer representative of the [[Council of Three Hammers]] (an error on the part of the creative team) until he was replaced once again by Falstad in a later build due to [[Red Shirt Guy]]. Interestingly, the Council of Three Hammers faction leader story, ''[[Fire and Iron]]'', is written from the perspective of Kurdran and gave lore-based reasons behind the switch.<ref>http://us.battle.net/wow/en/game/lore/leader-story/the-council-of-three-hammers/</ref>
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*Prior to Patch 4.1, when interacting with Kurdran in the [[Twilight Highlands]], Kurdran retained the on-click voice files he had as a member of the Council of Three Hammers ("The Council of Three Hammers requires me presence..."). His replacement, Falstad, also shared the same voice set. In patch 4.1, Kurdran gets unique on-click quotes.
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==Gallery==
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File:Kurdran2.jpg|Kurdran art from Warcraft II
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File:HeroKurdranWC2.gif|Kurdran in Warcraft II
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File:Kurdran-wildhammer.jpg|Kurdran in Wildhammer Stronghold
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== References ==
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{{Succession|Earliest known: [[Khardros Wildhammer]]|'''Chief Thane of Hinterlands & Wildhammer Clan'''|[[Maz Drachrip]]}}
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AllianceThane Kurdran Wildhammer
Image of Thane Kurdran Wildhammer
Gender Male
Race Wildhammer dwarf (Humanoid)
Level 70
Class Gryphon Rider
Affiliation(s) Wildhammer Clan, Alliance Expedition, Sons of Lothar
Occupation Ruler of Highbank, Thane of Wildhammer Stronghold, Former Chief Thane of the Wildhammer Clan, Gryphon Master of the Aerie Peak
Location Wildhammer Stronghold, Shadowmoon Valley, Highbank, Twilight Highlands Icon Cataclysm 18x18
Status Alive
Relative(s) Khardros Wildhammer (ancestor), Falstad Wildhammer (brother), Maz Drachrip (hereditary successor)
Companion(s) Sky'ree

Template:Warcraft II Hero

In Shadowmoon Valley, legends fly on the winds.[1]

Kurdran Wildhammer is a level 70 quest ender located in Wildhammer Stronghold in Shadowmoon Valley.

He ends the quest A [70] News of Victory.

Biography

WoW-novel-logo-16x62 This section concerns content related to the Warcraft novels, novellas, or short stories.

Beyond the Dark Portal

Kurdran Wildhammer - Gryphon Rider of Northeron[2] - was the Chief Thane of the Wildhammer Clan, and the Hinterlands[3] During the Second War, the Orcish Horde led by Orgrim Doomhammer invaded the Wildhammer homeland. Kurdran was one of the first dwarves to spot the invaders and initiate battle. Soon he was aided by the forces of the Alliance of Lordaeron, and together they fought the bloodthirsty horde. Kurdran pledged his and his kingdom's aid to Anduin Lothar after the human Alliance aided them in forcing the invading orcs and forest trolls out of their homeland. Kurdran and his loyal steed, the gryphon Sky'ree, became legendary during the war, battling over land and sea as well as the air; lending aid to Lordaeron and Quel'Thalas. He left the Second War with nine slain dragons to his credit. After the war ended, Kurdran remained with the Alliance as a scout, his service proving invaluable to the Alliance war effort.

Upon hearing that Deathwing had breached the Dark Portal into Draenor, Kurdran was only too eager to serve as scout and warrior for the Alliance Expedition to Draenor, and thus commanded the Gryphon Rider Division. Though Kurdran was captured during the raid on Auchindoun, he was rescued by the Alliance and met his vengeance upon those who imprisoned him.

When Ner'zhul opened his unholy portals on Draenor, Kurdran elected to remain with his comrades and ensure that the Dark Portal was sealed to prevent it from harming Azeroth. For twenty years, he was believed dead, and immortalized in stone with his friends in the Valley of Heroes in Stormwind. Today, contact between Azeroth has at last been reestablished, and he now leads Alliance forces in Shadowmoon Valley.

Kurdran in World of Warcraft

Bc icon This section concerns content related to The Burning Crusade.

Kurdran and Sky'ree survived the destruction of Draenor and, after joining forces with the Naaru, have taken up residence in Outland. Kurdran is the Thane of Wildhammer Stronghold, the Alliance outpost in Shadowmoon Valley, west of the Black Temple. Though he does not start any quests, Kurdran ends Quest:News of Victory (Alliance). Interestingly, though he is not the target of any PvP objective, he has a tremendous amount of HP, at 5588K, more than any faction leader.

Cataclysm This section concerns content related to Cataclysm.

Kurdran Wildhammer is present in the Twilight Highlands. He is the ruler of Highbank and can also be found in Kirthaven. He aids Alliance adventurers in uniting the various Wildhammer clans of the Twilight Highlands and bringing them under the Alliance banner. He also serves as a commander in the Alliance army that is fighting against the Twilight's Hammer Cult.

Personality

Kurdran is well liked by his friends for his jolly personality and love for battle. He is a fierce warrior and does not like to be seen as a weakling, insisting to fight on despite being heavily wounded. Danath Trollbane was likely one of his closest friends and was whipped into frenzy hearing Kurdran's apparent death. Unlike many Wildhammers, he is not hostile towards wizards and spell-casters.

Valley of Heroes Monument

Kurdran

The Statue of Kurdran Wildhammer in Stormwind

Kurdran Wildhammer


Renowned Dragon Fighter. Gryphon Master of the Aerie Peak. Commander of the Gryphon Rider Division attached to the Alliance Expedition that marched into the orc homeworld of Draenor. Presumed deceased.


We will hear Sky-Ree's calls upon the winds. We will hear your hammer thunder across the mountaintops. Ride hard into the hereafter, brother. The halls of our ancestors await you.


- High Thane Falstad Wildhammer

Notes

  • Previously, Kurdran briefly replaced his brother Falstad as the Wildhammer representative of the Council of Three Hammers (an error on the part of the creative team) until he was replaced once again by Falstad in a later build due to Red Shirt Guy. Interestingly, the Council of Three Hammers faction leader story, Fire and Iron, is written from the perspective of Kurdran and gave lore-based reasons behind the switch.[4]
  • Prior to Patch 4.1, when interacting with Kurdran in the Twilight Highlands, Kurdran retained the on-click voice files he had as a member of the Council of Three Hammers ("The Council of Three Hammers requires me presence..."). His replacement, Falstad, also shared the same voice set. In patch 4.1, Kurdran gets unique on-click quotes.

Gallery

References

Preceded by:
Earliest known: Khardros Wildhammer
Position:
Chief Thane of Hinterlands & Wildhammer Clan
Succeeded by:
Maz Drachrip