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| + | [[File:Magni in Old IF.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Magni, petrified in Old Ironforge]] |
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| + | '''Old Ironforge''', also known as the Assembly of Thanes,<ref>World of Warcraft manual, page 172</ref> is an area located under the [[dwarf|dwarven]] [[capital]] of [[Ironforge]]. It is here that {{npc||Magni Bronzebeard}} attempted a titan ritual to commune with the earth and was turned into diamond. |
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| − | | name = Rend Blackhand |
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| − | | titles = [[Warchief]] |
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| − | | gender = Male |
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| − | | race = Orc |
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| − | | character = [[Fighter]], [[Rogue]] (RPG), [[Warrior]] (ToD) |
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| − | | affiliation = [[Blackrock Clan]], [[Dark Horde]], [[Black Dragonflight]], [[Black Tooth Grin Clan]]; [[Horde (pre-Thrall)|Horde]] (former) |
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| − | | faction = Combat |
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| − | | occupation = [[Warchief]] of the [[Dark Horde]] |
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| − | | location = [[Blackrock Stadium]], [[Upper Blackrock Spire]] |
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| − | | status = Killable |
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| − | | level = ?? |
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| − | | type = Boss |
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| − | | relatives = [[Blackhand]] (father), [[Urukal]] (mother), [[Maim Blackhand]] (brother), [[Griselda|Griselda Blackhand]] (sister) |
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| − | | instance = Upper Blackrock Spire |
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| + | ==In ''The Shattering''== |
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| − | '''Rend Blackhand''' is the ruler of the [[Dark Horde]] and is considered to be a great threat to [[Thrall]]'s mastery of the Horde. Rend is the bloodthirsty son of the former [[Warchief]] of the [[Horde]], [[Blackhand]] the Destroyer. He believes that he is the rightful Warchief of the Horde due to lineage, and seeks to overthrow [[Thrall]]. To this end, he has allied the forces of the [[Dark Horde]] with [[Nefarian]]. The two have used their combined resources to re-create the [[chromatic dragonflight]], which they hope to unleash upon the world once again. His mount is a massive chromatic drake named [[Gyth]]. |
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| + | ==In ''World of Warcraft''== |
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| − | ==Background== |
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| − | During the [[Second War]], Rend served as lieutenant to Warchief [[Orgrim Doomhammer]]. He and his brother [[Maim Blackhand|Maim]] often questioned Doomhammer's orders, as Orgrim killed Blackhand the Destroyer and took his place as Warchief. However, Orgrim allowed the insubordination because the two brothers were leaders of the powerful [[Black Tooth Grin]] clan.{{cite|ToD|164}} |
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| + | In the [[High Seat]] of Ironforge, there is an open door to the left of the entrance. This door leads to the underground chamber of Old Ironforge. {{npc||Magni Bronzebeard}}, petrified as a result of events taking place during ''[[The Shattering]]'', is present, as are {{npc||Advisor Belgrum}}, {{npc||Honor Guard Dunstad}}, some {{npc||Ironforge Guard||guards}}, and three large tomes. |
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| − | During the siege of the [[Capital City of Lordaeron]], Rend was ordered by Doomhammer to have his clan break off and chase after the traitorous [[Gul'dan]], who had taken to the sea in search of the [[Eye of Sargeras]].{{cite|ToD|288}} |
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| + | File:Opened Old IF door.jpg|The door to Old Ironforge in the [[High Seat]] opened |
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| + | File:Old Ironforge view from the entrance.jpg|The view looking inside Old Ironforge showing the diamond ceiling |
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| − | Rend and Maim later personally fought [[Turalyon]] at the [[Dark Portal]], only to flee when it became evident that the paladin had the upper hand.{{cite|ToD|367}} |
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| + | File:North Old IF tome.jpg|Northern large tome |
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| + | File:Southeast Old IF tome.jpg|Southeastern large tome |
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| − | Rend and Maim took control of the remaining Blackrock orcs and begun to rebuild the Horde from Blackrock Spire. About two years later, the portal reopened and emissaries from [[Ner'zhul]] were immediately sent to Rend and Main asking them to rejoin the Horde and to borrow the red dragons held captive by the allied [[Dragonmaw clan]]. Rend refused.{{cite|ToD|111-116}} Not long after, [[Nefarian]] came to Blackrock Spire and took control of the Blackhand brothers and the forces under their control.{{cite|ToD|121-122}} Eventually, [[Dark Iron dwarves]] from [[Blackrock Depths]] swarmed up and tried to destroy the Dark Horde. The Dark Horde fought back, and Maim was killed in savage battle. His sacrifice, plus Rend's alliance with the black dragonflight, allowed them to drive back the Dark Irons and maintain their hold on Blackrock Spire.{{cite|DF|136}} |
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| + | File:Northwest Old IF tome.jpg|Northwest smaller tome |
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| − | ===History as told by [[Eitrigg]]=== |
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| − | :''At the end of the Second War, Rend and his brother, Maim, fled to find sanctuary within the mountainous stronghold of [[Blackrock Spire]]. It was there that Rend declared himself Warchief of the weakened Blackrock clan. |
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| − | :''Rend and his brother Maim ruled the Spire, in constant conflict with the [[Dark Iron Dwarves]]. They managed to displace the dwarves in the upper portion of the city, but only after the [[Black Dragonflight|dragons]] came and only after the death of Maim.'' |
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| − | ==Quests== |
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| − | *{{Questlong|Horde|60R|For The Horde!}} |
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| − | == Quotes from Nefarius and Rend == |
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| − | * Nefarius: ''"Let not even a drop of their blood remain upon the arena floor, my children. Feast on their souls!"'' |
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| − | * Nefarius: ''"Foolsss... Kill the one in the dress!"'' |
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| − | * Rend: ''"Sire, let me join the fray! I shall tear their spines out with my bare hands!"'' |
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| − | * Nefarius: ''"Inconceivable!"'' |
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| − | * Nefarius: ''"Do not force my hand, children! I shall use your hides to line my boots."'' |
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| − | * Rend: ''"Defilers!"'' |
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| − | * Nefarius: ''"Your efforts will prove fruitless. None shall stand in our way!"'' |
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| − | * Nefarius: ''"THIS CANNOT BE!!! Rend, deal with these insects."'' |
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| − | * Rend: ''"With pleasure..."'' |
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| − | * Nefarius: ''"The Warchief shall make quick work of you, mortals. Prepare yourselves!"'' |
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| − | ==Strategies== |
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| − | [[Image:For the Horde.JPG|right|thumb|Rend Blackhand art from the [[WoW TCG]].]] |
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| − | This encounter is pretty simple, once several waves of enemies are taken out (Either 1 Elite chromatic dragonkin and an orc handler or 2 dragonkin; and 3 chromatic whelps) he will come through the gate to face you. It is important to note throughout this fight that a multitude of orcs spawn at the top of the arena. They will remain there until the event is completed. |
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| − | This fight can be done simply: Everyone DPS Gyth (His mount) until Rend falls off, then another Tank keeps Rend busy while everyone finishes Gyth off, from there it is an easy matter of DPSing the crap out of Rend until he falls. 2 warriors, 2 Rogues, 2 mages, a Priest, a Warlock, and 2 of any other class can bring him down without even coming close to any deaths. |
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| − | Note that if anyone has the [[Seal of Ascension]] (UBRS key), by equipping it and Using it he can summon a giant spectral dragon ([[Vaelastrasz]], whom you will later fight in Blackwing Lair), who will heal everyone for five thousand as well as damage Rend. Nefarius will eventually banish him, however timely use of the UBRS key can ensure victory. Summoning Vaelastrasz when Rend falls off [[Gyth]] triggers him to attack Rend, while using it any any time beforehand only causes him to heal the raid. The ring is on a 3 minute cooldown, and this is shared with any other raid member who holds a Seal of Ascension. Equipping the ring will also randomly provide a +100 Resistance buff to any school of magic that Gyth uses. |
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| − | ==Loot== |
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| − | |Felstriker |
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| − | |Band of Rumination |
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| − | |Battleborn Armbraces |
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| − | |Blackhand Doomsaw |
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| − | |Bonespike Shoulder |
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| − | |Dal'Rend's Sacred Charge |
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| − | |Dal'Rend's Tribal Guardian |
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| − | |Dragonrider Boots |
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| − | |Eye of Rend |
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| − | |Faith Healer's Boots |
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| − | |Feralsurge Girdle |
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| − | |Spaulders of Valor |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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| + | While Old Ironforge has always been present in-game, its entrance was closed off until [[Patch 4.1.0]] (though enterprising players constantly found various ways of bypassing it). During one of the [[Patch 3.1.0]] [[PTR]] builds, 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 inoperable again by the time the patch went live. |
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| − | See also: |
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| − | *[[Maim Blackhand]] (brother) |
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| − | *[[Blackhand]] (father) |
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| − | *[[Griselda|Griselda Blackhand]] (sister) |
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| − | ==Trivia== |
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| − | *In the cancelled ''Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans'', Rend and his brother would been the two who killed Thrall`s father Durotan. |
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| − | *In ''[[Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne]]'' on [[Lord of Outland|Chapter 6]] of the [[Blood Elf]] campaign, blademasters named [[Maim Blackhand|Maim]] and Rend reside in the [[orc]] camp directly south of where the [[Master of Pain]] is located. ''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'' and [[Warcraft II]] hint that they went through the [[Dark Portal]] to Outland (and eventually became part of Magtheridon's [[Fel Horde]]). However, these events seem to be [[retcon]]ned in ''[[World of Warcraft]]''. |
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| − | *Rend and Maim are two words that have definitions having to do with violence. |
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| + | Also known as The Hall of Thanes,<ref name="LoC">{{ref book |author=Arthaus |title=[[Lands of Conflict]] |isbn=9781588469601 |pages=76, 77}}</ref> Old Ironforge is a massive, natural cavern complex 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. {{npc||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"/> |
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| + | ==Patch changes== |
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| + | * {{Patch 4.1.0|note=Opened; Magni Bronzebeard and others NPCs added.}} |
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| − | {{Succession|Unknown|'''[[Black Tooth Grin Clan|Chieftain of the Black Tooth Grin Clan]] alongside [[Maim Blackhand]]'''|None, Clan destroyed}} |
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Revision as of 23:37, 19 September 2011
Magni, petrified in Old Ironforge
Old Ironforge, also known as the Assembly of Thanes,[1] is an area located under the dwarven capital of Ironforge. It is here that Magni Bronzebeard attempted a titan ritual to commune with the earth and was turned into diamond.
In The Shattering
In World of Warcraft
In the High Seat of Ironforge, there is an open door to the left of the entrance. This door leads to the underground chamber of Old Ironforge. Magni Bronzebeard, petrified as a result of events taking place during The Shattering, is present, as are Advisor Belgrum, Honor Guard Dunstad, some guards, and three large tomes.
The door to Old Ironforge in the High Seat opened
The view looking inside Old Ironforge showing the diamond ceiling
Northern large tome
Southeastern large tome
Northwest smaller tome
Notes
While Old Ironforge has always been present in-game, its entrance was closed off until Patch 4.1.0 (though enterprising players constantly found various ways of bypassing it). During one of the Patch 3.1.0 PTR builds, 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 inoperable again by the time the patch went live.
RPG Background
Also known as The Hall of Thanes,[2] Old Ironforge is a massive, natural cavern complex 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.[2]
Patch changes
- Patch 4.1.0 (2011-04-26): Opened; Magni Bronzebeard and others NPCs added.
References
- ^ World of Warcraft manual, page 172
- ^ a b Arthaus. Lands of Conflict, 76, 77. ISBN 9781588469601.
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