Dark Iron dwarf art

Moira Thaurissan, Wife of the late Emperor Thaurissan and the queen of the Dark Iron. (while not a Dark Iron Dwarf herself)

This page lists cards with card art depicting Dark Iron dwarves.

For other dwarves, see Dwarf art.

Lore

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Just prior to the War of the Three Hammers the Dark Iron clan, ruled by the Sorcerer-Thane Thaurissan, inhabited the darkest, deepest crevices of Ironforge. The Dark Iron clan was unsuccessful in wresting control of Ironforge from the Bronzebeard clan and Wildhammer clan during the War of the Three Hammers.

Thaurissan and his Dark Irons vowed revenge against Ironforge. He took his followers south and founded a city (which he named after himself) within the beautiful Redridge Mountains. Despite years of prosperity, Thaurissan and his sorceress wife Modgud did not soften in their desire to defeat the Bronzebeards and Wildhammers; they launched a two-pronged assault against both Ironforge and Grim Batol. Thaurissan was routed by Madoran Bronzebeard at Ironforge, and retreated back to the Redridge Mountains. Modgud's assault on Grim Batol was marginally more effective, though she herself fell in battle to Khardros Wildhammer.

As the combined forces of Ironforge and Grim Batol marched on Thaurissan, he attempted to summon an ancient power sleeping beneath the Redridge Mountains. Ragnaros the Firelord, immortal lord of all Fire Elementals, had been banished by the Titans when the world was young. Now, freed by Thaurissan's call, Ragnaros erupted into being once again. Ragnaros' apocalyptic rebirth into Azeroth shattered the Redridge Mountains and created a raging volcano at the center of the devastation. The volcano, known as Blackrock Mountain, became bordered by the Searing Gorge to the north and the Burning Steppes to the south. Though Thaurissan was killed by the forces he had unleashed, his surviving brethren were ultimately enslaved by Ragnaros and his elementals. They remain within the Spire to this day.

In Hearthstone

Players that enter the adventure will immediately be greeted by the Dark Iron Dwarves that dwell deep within the depths Blackrock Mountain. They’re a bit hot-headed, but can you blame them; there’s no air conditioning in Blackrock Depths! If you’re thinking about grabbing a refreshment at the Grim Guzzler Bar while you're there, keep your cards ready – a good ol’ fashioned Hearthstone brawl could break out at any time!

Strong, stubborn, and stalwart, the heat of Blackrock Depths has forged the Dark Iron Dwarves into singe-proof juggernauts. Able to take an immense amount of punishment, many of the minions that inhabit Blackrock Depths can both dish out their fair share of pain, or turn inflicted damage into impressive beneficial effects.

Cards

Dark Iron dwarves

Name / Desc	Rarity	Type	Subtype	Class	Cost	Atk	HP	Description
History Buff	Epic	Minion	General	Any	3	3	4	Whenever you play a minion, give a random minion in your hand +1/+1.
Axe Flinger	Common	Minion	General	Warrior	4	2	5	Whenever this minion takes damage, deal 2 damage to the enemy hero.
Dark Iron Dwarf	Common	Minion	General	Any	4	4	4	Battlecry: Give a minion +2 Attack this turn.
Gruntled Patron	Common	Minion	General	Any	4	3	3	Frenzy: Summon another Gruntled Patron.
Arena Patron	Rare	Minion	General	Any	5	3	3	Overkill: Summon another Arena Patron.
Dark Iron Skulker	Rare	Minion	General	Rogue	5	4	3	Battlecry: Deal 2 damage to all undamaged enemy minions.
Grim Patron	Rare	Minion	General	Any	5	3	3	Whenever this minion survives damage, summon another Grim Patron.
Emperor Thaurissan	Legendary	Minion	General	Any	6	5	5	At the end of your turn, reduce the Cost of cards in your hand by (1).
Ancient Shieldbearer	Rare	Minion	General	Warrior	7	6	6	Battlecry: If your C'Thun has at least 10 Attack, gain 10 Armor.
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Dark Iron dwarf art

Name / Desc	Rarity	Type	Subtype	Class	Cost	Atk	HP	Description
Lava Shock	Rare	Spell	Fire	Shaman	2			Deal 2 damage. Unlock your Overloaded Mana Crystals.
Treachery	Epic	Spell		Warlock	3			Choose a friendly minion. Your opponent gains control of it.
Shadow Essence	Rare	Spell		Priest	6			Summon a 5/5 copy of a random minion in your deck.
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