Dagran Thaurissan

Emperor Dagran Thaurissan
Title	Emperor of Blackrock
Gender	Male
Race	Dark iron dwarf
Affiliation	Dark Iron clan, Ragnaros the Firelord
Occupation	Emperor of Blackrock, Master of the Dark Iron clan
Location	The Imperial Seat
Status	Deceased (lore); Killable (WoW)
Relative(s)	Thaurissan, Modgud (ancestors), Moira Bronzebeard (wife), Dagran Thaurissan II (son)
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Emperor Dagran Thaurissan
The Imperial Seat

Emperor Dagran Thaurissan is a level 56 elite Dark Iron dwarf in the Blackrock Depths.

Background

Dagran Thaurissan is the current ruler of the Dark Iron clan, a descendant of Emperor Thaurissan and Modgud. Even as the leader of his clan, he is, like all Dark Iron dwarves, a servant of Ragnaros. The Emperor rules his people not from the city founded by (and named for) his ancestor, but rather from the depths of Blackrock Mountain near the entrance to Ragnaros's domain, the Molten Core. The Emperor's Dark Irons swarm the depths of Blackrock Mountain, and have also been seen in the Searing Gorge to the north and the Burning Steppes to the south. He has also sent his emissaries and agents to the gnomish capital of Gnomeregan, apparently in an effort to back the self-proclaimed ruler of Gnomeregan, Sicco Thermaplugg.

The Emperor seduced King Magni Bronzebeard's daughter, Princess Moira Bronzebeard, and she is now pregnant with his child, who is half Bronzebeard dwarf and half Dark Iron dwarf, and the heir to both thrones of Shadowforge and Ironforge.

It is revealed in The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm that King Magni Bronzebeard sent a team to kill Emperor Thaurissan, and retrieve the previously thought to be ensorcelled Moira back to Ironforge. Yet Moira refused to come home and announced that she was pregnant, and that the death of her husband has left a terrible, fiery rage within her heart.

Dagran currently wields the legendary hammer  [Ironfoe], but not by legitimate means. The hammer's hereditary owner, Reginald Windsor was captured and imprisoned by the Dark Irons, his weapon claimed by Dagran.

Dungeon Journal

Emperor Dagran Thaurissan rules alongside Princess Moira of the rival Bronzebeard clan. Debate rages over whether the emperor ensorcelled his bride or she willingly joined him. Whatever the truth, Thaurissan's continued presence bodes ill for the future of his clan. So long as he lives, the Dark Irons will remain pawns of Ragnaros, and a dire threat to kingdoms throughout Azeroth.

In World of Warcraft

This section concerns content exclusive to World of Warcraft.

Emperor Dagran Thaurissan is the final boss of the Blackrock Depths. During the battle his is assisted by either Moira Thaurissan or High Priestess of Thaurissan.

Abilities

Avatar of Flame

Surrounds the caster in flames for 10 sec., giving the caster magic immunity and the ability to inflict 170 to 230 Fire damage to an enemy on attack.

Hand of Thaurissan

Inflicts 240 Fire damage to an enemy, stunning it for 5 sec.

Prior to the Cataclysm all of the mobs in the seat of the room were aggroed with the Emperor. At low levels it was recommend that you cleared the room before engaging the boss, though high levels could easily take care of them.

In the Cataclysm

This section concerns content exclusive to Cataclysm.

For unknown reason, even though all dungeons were revised after the Cataclysm came, and so was the Blackrock Depths, Emperor Dagran Thaurissan is still alive, and along with his wife are still the final boss of the instance. Why they we they omitted during the update, even though that he died in Lore and Moira is in Ironforge as a member of Council of Three Hammers remains a mystery.

The dungeon itself was tuned for lower level players, and so was the Emperor.

Quests

•  [59D] The Fate of the Kingdom
•  [59D] The Royal Rescue

Loot

[Red Winter Hat] (during the Feast of Winter Veil)

Ironfoe Item Level 56Disenchants into:  [Nexus Crystal]: 1 Binds when picked up Unique Mace One-Hand Speed 2.50 71 – 133 Damage (40.8 damage per second) Chance on Hit: Grants 2 extra attacks on your next swing. Durability 105 / 105 Requires Level 51 Sell Price: 5 9 26 Dreadforge Retaliator Item Level 56Disenchants into:  [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%)  [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Axe Two-Hand Speed 3.70 142 – 214 Damage (48.1 damage per second) +14 Strength +14 Stamina +21 Critical Strike Durability 100 / 100 Requires Level 51 Sell Price: 4 92 49 Emperor's Seal Item Level 56Disenchants into:  [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%)  [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Finger +9 Strength +9 Stamina +9 Critical Strike Requires Level 51 Sell Price: 1 99 21 Guiding Stave of Wisdom Item Level 56Disenchants into:  [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%)  [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Staff Two-Hand Speed 3.30 127 – 192 Damage (48.3 damage per second) +14 Stamina +21 Intellect +14 Spirit Durability 100 / 100 Requires Level 51 Sell Price: 4 94 35 Hand of Justice Item Level 56Disenchants into:  [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%)  [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Unique-Equipped Trinket +16 Critical Strike Equip: Chance on melee hit to gain 1 extra attack. Requires Level 51 Sell Price: 1 Imperial Jewel Item Level 56Disenchants into:  [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%)  [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Neck +12 Strength +8 Stamina +8 Hit Requires Level 51 Sell Price: 1 96 46 Robes of the Royal Crown Item Level 56Disenchants into:  [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%)  [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Cloth Chest 155 Armor +17 Stamina +17 Intellect +17 Critical Strike Durability 135 / 135 Requires Level 51 Sell Price: 1 65 29 Sash of the Grand Hunt Item Level 56Disenchants into:  [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%)  [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Mail Waist 217 Armor +13 Agility +13 Stamina +13 Hit Durability 45 / 45 Requires Level 51 Sell Price: 1 21 47 Thaurissan's Royal Scepter Item Level 56Disenchants into:  [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%)  [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Held In Off-hand +9 Stamina +9 Intellect +9 Spirit Requires Level 51 Sell Price: 2 20 45 The Emperor's New Cape Item Level 56Disenchants into:  [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%)  [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Back 78 Armor +9 Agility +9 Stamina +9 Critical Strike Requires Level 51 Sell Price: 1 17 76 Wristguards of Renown Item Level 56Disenchants into:  [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%)  [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Leather Wrist 104 Armor +9 Agility +9 Stamina +9 Critical Strike Durability 45 / 45 Requires Level 51 Sell Price: 1 12

Quotes

After killing the Shadowforge Senate

• Thank you for clearing out those foolish senators. Now prepare to meet your doom at the hands of Ragnaros' most powerful servant.
• They were just getting in the way anyways.

Aggro

• Come to aid the Throne!

Killing a player

• Hail to the king, baby!

Trivia

• His killing quote is a reference to the game "Duke Nukem" and/or the movie "Army of Darkness".

Patch changes

• Patch 4.0.6a (2011-02-11): Nearby mobs are no longer aggroed when Dagran is attacked.
  

External links

• Wowhead
• WoWDB

Preceded by: Earliest known: Empress Zoe

Position: Emperor of the Dark Iron Dwarves

Succeeded by: Moira Thaurissan (as Queen-Regent to Dagran Thaurissan II)