Muradin Bronzebeard
 Muradin Bronzebeard
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| Title |  Bronzebeard Representative, Thane of the Bronzebeard |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Mountain dwarf |
| Character class | Mountain king[1] |
| Reaction | Alliance Horde |
| Affiliation | Frostborn, Alliance, Alliance of Lordaeron, Ironforge, Explorers' Guild, Bronzebeard clan |
| Occupation | High Thane of the Bronzebeard clan and Council of Three Hammers, King of the Frostborn (as Yorg Stormheart) (formerly) , Ambassador to the Kingdom of Lordaeron (formerly) |
| Location | The High Seat, Ironforge [39.2, 56.1] |
| Status | Alive |
| Relative(s) | Elder Bronzebeard, Madoran Bronzebeard (ancestors), Magni, Brann (brothers), Moira (niece) |
| Student(s) | Arthas Menethil |
- "You lied to your men and betrayed the mercenaries who fought for you! What's happenin' to you, Arthas? Is vengeance all that is important to you?"
Muradin Bronzebeard, Prince of Ironforge and High Thane of the Bronzebeard clan, is a hero of the Alliance, the younger brother of the dwarven King Magni Bronzebeard and the older brother of the renowned explorer Brann Bronzebeard. Muradin was believed to have perished in Northrend when the young prince Arthas Menethil claimed the runeblade Frostmourne. However, recent events have indicated Muradin survived this brush with death, and wandered the wastes of Northrend with no memory of the incident until a chance encounter several years later. Following the petrification of his elder brother Magni during the Shattering, Muradin returned to Ironforge to lead his clan in the Council of Three Hammers.
Muradin's preferred weapons of choice are dual-wielding a battlehammer in his right hand and a battleaxe in his left.
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Biography
During the Second War, Muradin served as official liaison between Lordaeron and Khaz Modan, and accompanied the Alliance armies shortly before the battles at Blackrock Spire and the Dark Portal. During that time period he grew close to the Royal Family, and befriended the young Prince Arthas. As Arthas grew up, Muradin took it upon himself to teach the lad all he knew about fighting with blades and the two became close companions on many adventures.
Muradin was also one of the founding members of the dwarven Explorers' Guild, which was dedicated to exploration and archaeology across the world. In his travels, Muradin visited Northrend and became fascinated with the desolate continent. He returned to it often, observing its ferocious natives and sketching its ruined architecture. It was during one expedition to Northrend in search of the runeblade Frostmourne that Muradin met Arthas for the final time. In his obsession to destroy the dreadlord Mal'Ganis, Arthas had Muradin lead him to Frostmourne, betraying his own men in the process.
The older and wiser Muradin was distressed by the change he saw in the young prince, but Arthas refused to listen to his counsel. Muradin gave a final desperate warning about the cursed blade, and was thought to be its first victim when the ice imprisoning it shattered and a jagged shard impaled him. Some accounts claimed Arthas caused Muradin's "death" when claiming the sword[2][3] (which is true from a certain point of view, as Arthas caused the explosion), though Arthas did make a final attempt to heal Muradin with the Light before he took up Frostmourne[4].
Wrath of the Lich King
In World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, in a quest in the Frostmourne Cavern in the Dragonblight, players can see a flashback of the interaction between Arthas and Muradin prior to Arthas claiming Frostmourne. It reveals that Muradin was not slain when the ice encasing Frostmourne shattered, but was merely wounded and knocked unconscious. A short time after Arthas left, Muradin awoke. Confused, hurt, and with total amnesia, he wandered out into the snow.
Muradin was eventually tracked down by a group of Frostborn dwarves, who followed his trail of blood-soaked snow during an extremely harsh blizzard. These Frostborn just happened to be on their way home to Frosthold from a trek across the Dragonblight. Not about to let their new-found cousin freeze to death, they took him along with them, and a short time later they came under attack by a jormungar. After slaying the worm single-handedly and saving the dwarves, they took him in and gave him the name Yorg Stormheart, after a legendary Frostborn warrior. Eventually, Muradin/Yorg became King of the Frostborn and brought his people into the Alliance, which had begun journeying into Northrend to do battle with the Lich King, the blue dragonflight, and the iron dwarves. Despite his people befriending the Alliance and the Explorers' Guild, he expressed concern over involving his people in wars that would result in their deaths.
Reunited
After a long Alliance quest chain, Muradin is reunited with both Brann and Magni, and recalls his lost memories. He then leaves the frost dwarves to hunt down Arthas. The game then phases, causing Muradin to be replaced by Velog Icebellow.
Icecrown Citadel
Muradin commands the gunship Skybreaker during the Gunship Battle in Icecrown Citadel.[5] Alliance players can also find him standing near Tirion Fordring inside Icecrown Citadel at Light's Hammer.
After the Gunship Battle, he leads the Alliance to Deathbringer's Rise where they encounter Deathbringer Saurfang. After defeating the Deathbringer, Varok Saurfang will arrive in a small zeppelin to claim his son but will be halted by Muradin, who has no choice but to refuse to let him pass. King Varian intervenes on Saurfang's behalf, remarking that the survivors of the Wrathgate had spoken of how the young orc had died with honor, and allows the father to claim his son's body. Jaina Proudmoore breaks down into tears, expressing pride in her king for this act.
Before the Plagueworks wing of the citadel was opened, Muradin made the following remark if Alliance players spoke to him after killing Deathbringer Saurfang:
"I've brought in the best gnomes we've got to get those doors open. They're estimatin' that it's gonna take another 28 days before that door comes down!" [6]
When a raid member brings 
[Arthas' Training Sword] to Muradin (who appears in Light's Hammer, regardless of faction, when someone has the appropriate quest), Muradin speaks fondly of Arthas and wishes he was able to stop him from claiming "that accursed blade."
Fire and Iron
Although Muradin expected to see his brothers once again after the death of Arthas, sadly his reunion with them at Frosthold would be the last time he would see his older brother alive.
After performing a ritual in Old Ironforge in an attempt to calm the elements, King Magni was petrified. His daughter Moira sought to rule Ironforge, but the intervention of King Varian forced her to rule as part of a council instead.[7]
Moira became the Dark Iron representative, Muradin spoke for Clan Bronzebeard, and Kurdran Wildhammer returned from Outland to represent the Wildhammer Clan. Muradin gave Kurdran a jovial welcome, and the two warriors shared many tales over pints of ale... until their relationship soured due to a disagreement over whether the Hammer of the High King should be reforged as an act of unity. Even after Kurdran learned that the pieces of the hammer were fakes, Muradin felt the symbolism was what mattered and urged Kurdran to go through with it for the good of his clan. When Kurdran opted to publicly destroy the pieces instead (stating that the dwarves should be looking to the future rather than the past), Muradin gladly moved to support him (forcing Moira to do the same). Kurdran then stepped down from the council and gave his seat to Falstad.[8]
Cataclysm
During the Elemental Invasion, Muradin fought to protect the Mystic Ward of Ironforge from the rampaging elementals.
Muradin, Moira, and Falstad now act as the leaders of the united dwarven clans, ruling from the High Seat as the Council of Three Hammers. Muradin acts as Clan Bronzebeard's representative to the Council.
After the Dark Iron attack on the Ironforge Airfield is repelled, Commander Stonebreaker sends an adventurer to inform the Council of what had happened. Moira calls the report, nonsense, and accuses Stonebreaker of treason and conspiring against her son's birthright. Muradin opposes Moira's claim to the throne, and vouches for Stonebreaker's loyalty. He then talks down to Moira for failing to control her people, and Falstad suggests that she doesn't have a place at the table.[9]Moira denies the claim, and she sends the adventurer to arrest the traitor Ambassador Slaghammer.[10]
Personality
Muradin is a kindhearted dwarf, fond of good ale and good company. He is a steadfast ally and a ferocious enemy. His years abroad have tempered his Ironforge accent, and he carries himself proudly — he represents both the Bronzebeards and all of Khaz Modan. He enjoys a challenge, whether in exploration, game or battle. Muradin relishes a good fight and willingly throws himself against his enemies. A dwarf of many interests, he appreciates foremost ancient architecture, new lands, strange creatures and the mysterious Titans. Muradin possesses high morals and ethics, always helping those in need and smashing evil whenever he finds it.[11]
Combat
Muradin begins a battle by activating his stoneskin ability and grabbing his long rifle, blasting away at the most powerful opponent he can see. When the enemy closes to within range of his hammer, he attempts to stun opponents with his Storm Bolt feat before charging into melee, activating his stone flesh ability at the same time. Against a single opponent, or when fighting alongside powerful allies, he uses his Bash feat to keep foes out of the action.[11]
Memorable quotes
- "Damn boy, I never imagined that you'd be the one to come to our rescue!"
- "You lied to your men and betrayed the mercenaries who fought for you! What's happenin' to you, Arthas? Is vengeance all that is important to you?"
- "We came here to recover Frostmourne, but the closer we came to findin' the waygate, the more Undead we encountered..."
- "Move yer jalopy or we'll blow it out of the sky, orc! The Horde's got no business here!" (As Horde adventurers engage the Gunship Battle)
- "Not my battle? I don't know who ye think ye are, mister, but I've got a score to settle with Arthas and yer not getting in me way!" (When Alliance adventurers engage the Gunship Battle)
- "What's this, then? Ye won't be takin' this son o' Ironforge's vessel without a fight!" (During the Gunship Battle)
- "Don't say I didn't warn ya, scoundrels! Onward, brothers and sisters!" (After Alliance players win the Gunship Battle)
- "My older brother Magni is king of the dwarves. My younger brother Brann is a renowned explorer. If I didn't kick so much ass, I'd feel a tad awkward."
Fall of the Lich King
- Muradin Bronzebeard says: Oh lad...
- Muradin Bronzebeard says: How I missed those endless days in Lordaeron, sharpening your skill with this dull blade.
- Muradin Bronzebeard says: Forging you into a weapon meant to withstand the demands of a great destiny.
- Muradin Bronzebeard says: Heh... You sure put them skills to use, didn't you lad?
- Muradin Bronzebeard says: If only I'd been able to stop you that day, how different things migha' been.
- Muradin Bronzebeard says: If only I'da never discovered that accursed blade.
- Muradin Bronzebeard says: Farewell, Arthas, my brother.
Cataclysm
Greetings:
- Welcome to our home beneath the mountain.
- What brings you to Ironforge, friend?
- How can the Council of Three Hammers assist ye?
- Muradin, of Clan Bronzebeard, at your service!
Aggro:
- FOR KHAZ MODAN!!!
- The wrath of the Bronzebeards is upon ya!!!!
Killing a player:
- That'll learn ye!
- GET BACK UP! I dare ya!
Death:
- It'll take more than...that...ta...ugh...
Gallery
Muradin in Warcraft III.
Muradin in a flashback.
Muradin, Magni and Brann reunited.
Muradin defending Ironforge's Mystic Ward during the Elemental Invasion.
Muradin in Blizzard DOTA.
Trivia
- The mace Mithrios and the axe Troggbane once belonged to Muradin.
- Muradin's name was likely inspired by Moradin, the god of dwarves in Dungeons & Dragons.
- Muradin will be a playable character in Blizzard DOTA, an upcoming custom map for StarCraft II.[12]
Videos
Patch changes
- Patch 4.0.3a (2010-11-23): Added in Ironforge.
- Hotfix (2009-12-16): "Muradin will no longer gain stacks of Battlefury from totems. Additionally, the duration of Battlefury has also been reduced."
- Patch 3.3.0 (2009-12-08): Added in Icecrown Citadel.
- Patch 3.0.3 (2008-11-04): Added.
References
- ^ Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
- ^ World of Warcraft manual, pg. 173
- ^ Shadows & Light, pg. 36
- ^ Arthas: Rise of the Lich King
- ^ http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/underdev/3p3/icecrown-raid.xml
- ^ http://www.wow.com/2009/12/09/second-wing-of-icecrown-to-open-in-28-days/
- ^ The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm
- ^ Fire and Iron
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[10] Demanding Answers - ^ [10] Seize the Ambassador
- ^ a b Shadows & Light, 37
- ^ http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/maps-and-mods/mods/dota
External links
| Dragonblight | ICC: Light's Hammer | ICC: Rampart of Skulls | ICC: Deathbringer's Rise |
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| Preceded by: Unknown |
Position: King of the Frostborn (as Yorg Stormheart) |
Succeeded by: Velog Icebellow (as Regent Lord) |
| Preceded by: Moira Thaurissan |
Position: Lord of Ironforge (as the Bronzebeard clan representative of the Council of Three Hammers and Regent to Dagran Thaurissan II) |
Succeeded by: Incumbent |
| Preceded by: None |
Position: Bronzebeard clan representative of the Council of Three Hammers |
Succeeded by: Incumbent |
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