![]() ![]() Other mountain kings are the first of their kith to attain such greatness, and look to carve their names into Ironforge's history. ![]() In modern times, Ironforge has a single king - but many mountain kings are nobles or other honorary personages, the scions of families whose names and deeds echo through the generations. This moniker also recalls the day when most, if not all, mountain kings truly were kings of the mountains, leading the dwarf clans in the deep caves. Ironforge dwarves also call mountain kings "thanes," an honorary title that respects the mighty warriors' prowess and strength. Wherever the banner is raised against the forces of evil, there stand mountain kings, gripping their axes, slugging back ale, and loudly asking why the battle has yet to begin. They feel a debt to the Alliance, which saved their kingdom during the Second War. Mountain kings live only for battle they are unconcerned with their race's preoccupation with technological gadgets, with mining precious materials, or with crafting great weapons. Some Mountain kings fall to dragons, demons, or other ferocious creatures, but mountain kings are famous for overcoming these challenges and then seeking out another, even mightier beast. Mountain kings have a tradition of proving themselves against mighty foes. Mountain king from Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos. Other mountain kings travel the world on missions provided by their king, the Explorers' Guild, other patrons, or perhaps themselves. They are crusaders for their race, stamping out their enemies before they have a chance to strike at Ironforge or Stormwind. Others travel the world searching for the foes of Ironforge and, by extension, the Alliance - demons, undead, Dark Iron dwarves, troggs, and ice trolls. Some remain in Khaz Modan, protecting their homelands from the depredations of trolls, troggs, and worse creatures. Mountain kings are champions of Ironforge, and as such they protect Ironforge's interests. They transform themselves into silver-sheened creatures of living stone, shrugging off all attacks and hacking through flesh and bone with frightening ease. They conjure magic hammers and axes to hurl at their targets, stunning and slowing them so they can get close enough to use their real weapons. ![]() While they do not focus their efforts on discovering the secrets of the titans, they have long known of a powerful spark within every Ironforge dwarf - and mountain kings draw upon this spark and fan it into a raging flame. Their attacks leave opponents stunned and reeling. They are ferocious in melee combat, wielding the traditional weapons of their race to decimate their foes. Mountain kings boast prodigious combat abilities. It is a legacy continued by some of Ironforge's renowned heroes, including Muradin Bronzebeard, presumed deceased brother of King Magni Bronzebeard of Ironforge. This is a legacy of beer, blood, booze, and thunder, of red-glinting axes and crushing hammers. While some Ironforge dwarves are enamored of the new firearms, and others unlock the secrets of their titan heritage, mountain kings continue a legacy that has existed for millennia. The most respected and revered of the Ironforge dwarves' warriors, mountain kings represent mighty champions of their race. Mountain king from Alliance Player's Guide. ![]()
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