The War of the Three Hammers | The Chronicles of Azeroth

Published 2023-09-11
Gather round, dear adventurers, for shortly, we shall delve into the depths of Azeroth's history, where legends and mysteries will soon be unveiled. By the crackling campfire's glow, we shall set off on a monumental Dwarven tale called: “The War of the Three Hammers”. Join me as we unravel the mysteries, the heroes, and the battles that shaped the very world you now tread upon. Settle in, for this is a story of alliances and betrayal, of sacrifice and valor, and the destiny that binds us all.

In the age of ancient Azeroth, a great city of dwarves called Ironforge stood proud and mighty in the snow-covered land of Dun Morogh. Yet, beneath its grandeur, simmered a cauldron of strife and division that threatened to tear the kingdom asunder. Three powerful dwarf clans, the proud Bronzebeards, the stalwart Wildhammers, and the mysterious Dark Irons, vied for supremacy in the heart of Ironforge.

The three clans, like tectonic plates, clashed beneath the surface of Ironforge's prosperity. Each sought to sway the ruling power in their favor, igniting a silent war that echoed through the kingdom's cavernous halls. Little did they know that these simmering tensions would soon erupt into a conflagration that would shape the destiny of Ironforge and the dwarven race for ages to come.

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00:00 - 03:07 - Chapter 1: Intro
03:07 - 05:48 - Chapter 2: Dwarven Turmoil/A City Divided
05:48 - 09:22 - Chapter 3: Three Fractured Realms
09:22 - 14:47 - Chapter 4: Thaurissan's War Unleashed
14:47 - 18:03 - Chapter 5: The Dark Iron's Final Stand
18:03 - 24:25 - Chapter 6: The Aftermath of the War
24:25 - 25:34 - Chapter 11: Outro

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