Ironforge dwarf Ironforge dwarves ( aka Bronzebeard dwarves ) is the racial class of dwarves and player race in the Warcraft RPG . The term can also be used to refer to the playable race of dwarves in World of Warcraft , the dwarves of Ironforge faction . The " Ironforge dwarf " class indicates that an Ironforge dwarf not only has a greater understanding of the dwarven heritage , but also dwarven fighting styles and the innate abilities that dwarves can harness with sufficient training . " Note : Before the War of the Three Hammers the term Ironforge dwarf could technically refer to the three main clans of dwarves that once inhabited Ironforge . After the War of the Three Hammers Ironforge dwarf primarily refers to the Bronzebeard clan and any of the smaller clans within the clan . In the case of WoW the term Ironforge dwarf is the term used for the player race . Ironforge dwarf is also a racial class in the RPG . " Background . The dwarves of Ironforge are a proud , stern and determined people with streaks of kindness hidden under the gruff exteriors of their sturdy frames . Their love for battle , invention and exploration impels them ever forward to discover and unearth the mysteries of their heritage , educating them further about those who first created the dwarven race . Only recently have the dwarves discovered the legacy of their ancient progenitors , the Titans . As the dwarves begin to delve deeper into the mysteries of their past , they also begin to uncover deeper enigmas . Still , they keep to the forges and workshops , ever innovating and creating new and more effective ways to destroy . Steam powered technology and firearms originate from dwarven inventiveness and creativity . The stout race is renowned for its skills at battle and also as cunning engineers and crafters . The uncovered fragments of their distant past have led the dwarves on an unprecedented exodus of exploration . Seeking out their origins , the dwarves have dispatched prospectors across all of Lordaeron in order to seek out signs of the Titans , the supposed creators of the dwarves . The dwarves have embraced the idea that it is their purpose to search the world for more signs of proof of their heritage . Dwarven outposts exist in the most desolate of places . Here , the dwarves spend their time seeking out the secrets of ancient times , or simply use their outposts as staging grounds for expeditions to clear out their enemies so that they may continue their quest . Affiliation . Ironforge dwarves are affiliated with the Alliance . While the dwarves of Ironforge appreciate the fighting skill of the Horde , it is with grim eyes that they look upon the orcs and their allies , the trolls and the Forsaken . Although the dwarves have held dealings of commerce and diplomacy with the high elves , they keep the people of Quel ' Thalas at an arm ’ s distance . While the night elves may share the same allegiances , the dwarves look upon them with suspicion and some trepidation . Humans , however , are the staunch and constant allies of the dwarven people and find welcome , favor and kindness when in dwarven lands . The Ironforge dwarves also view their gnomish cousins with much love due to shared interests in invention , exploration , and the gathering of knowledge as evidenced by their invitation to the Gnomereganian refugees to live in Ironforge . They have been known to be on extremely friendly terms with the few pandaren who have made it to Ironforge and other dwarven settlements . Appearance . Ironforge dwarves are stout and powerful , with short muscular bodies . Male dwarves tend to have long hair , and beards or facial hair often tied in ornate braids . Female dwarves also have sturdy muscular frames , but they are buxom and lack facial hair , despite the claims of some of the less educated sages of other races . Although there really are bearded female ironforge dwarves as proven by Graun Blump . The average dwarf stands between 4 feet and 5 feet in height and weighs between 140 to 160 pounds . Region . The Ironforge dwarves dwell in and around Ironforge Mountain . The city of Ironforge is a vast subterranean city carved into the depths of Ironforge Mountain . This vast complex has served as the dwarven homeland for thousands of years . The city of Ironforge is not only home to the dwarves , but also their gnomish cousins driven from their capital of Gnomeregan . Ironforge sits north of the Dun Morogh Peaks , located high above Loch Modan in central Khaz Modan . King Magni Bronzebeard presides over the social and cultural matters of the dwarves and rules with a temperament befitting a dwarven warrior , artisan and explorer . Faith . Dwarven priests deliver the message of the Light to their people . They share this faith with humanity and uphold its precepts and teachings . Some dwarves have recently taken to investigating the past and discovered that the Titans themselves were godlike beings . No one has yet begun worshipping the titans as gods , for it would seem that the Light prevails over the reverence for the dwarves ’ own progenitors . Language . Dwarves speak Dwarven and Common . Dwarves learn languages that tend to be of most use to them in either practical matters , or in matters of trade and diplomacy , including Gnome , Goblin , Orcish , and Thalassian .