Clan Azkar-Lighthammer

The Blade of Azkar crossed over a shield, the Lighthammer emblem

**Clan Azkar-Lighthammer** (founded 225 BDP) was once a prominent family in Ironforge. It was formed by the union of Thymar Lighthammer, head of Clan Lighthammer, and of Lysarres Azkar, heir to Clan Azkar.

The clan was renowned for its loyalty to King Madoran Bronzebeard. Having participated in the War of the Three Hammers, it established itself as a pillar of Ironforge.

At its height, the clan held several holdings across Khaz Modan and significant political sway within Ironforge government.

After a couple centuries of prosperity, the clan fell apart after the passing of Thymar. A succession crisis effectively split the clan and several prominent members such as Bromgos Lighthammer and Lysarres Azkar contested for inheritance. The feud ultimately caused the clan's demise.

With no acting leader, the clan's holdings were appropriated by the Bronzebeard Clan and its reputation faded into obscurity.

Only one active member still claims the clan's name: Thelodahr Azkar Lighthammer.

## History

During the War of the Three Hammers, Clan Azkar-Lighthammer heavily supported the Bronzebeards, providing equipment, resources, troops, and experienced officers to the war effort. The contributions were significant, and at the war's end the clan was rewarded greatly with prestige, titles, land, and retinues of personal soldiers.

After the war, the family prospered as more children were born into the clan. The eldest was named Bromgos, and he had been designated as the heir to the clan. The second child was the clan's only daughter, Tisannia. After her came Torrig and the twins Jardus and Banren.

Strong bonds were built between the family members. Thymar carefully mentored Bromgos, grooming him to be his successor. Tisannia took after her mother, while Torrig was inspired by Thymar to become a paladin like his father. The twins both dabbled in magic, and later became mages.

Around the year 20 BDP, the clan was shaken as Thymar had passed. Bromgos immediately sought to claim is inheritance, however the pregnant Lysarres had objected to such brash opportunism. The two quarreled and inevitably drew the other clan-members into a succession crisis. Bromgos had intimidated Torrig into joining him, while Tisannia naturally joined her mother. The twins not interested in the feud, departed Ironforge toward Dalaran.

Bromgos summoned the clan retinues, and threatened both Lysarres and Tisannia with murder. With no choice, the two escaped Bromgos' wrath and decided to split apart for safety. Back home, Torrig challenged Bromgos to an honor duel. Torrig held strong, but was defeated and nearly had been fatally wounded. Bromgos banished him, and acted as the only remaining clan-member in Ironforge.

Lysarres arrived on a cold winter's night in Stormwind with her newborn clasped in her hands. Bromgos would undoubtedly slay the child if he discovered him, but Lysarres couldn't bear with living the last of her family behind. She would have no other choice, and abandoned her child on the steps of the Cathedral of Light. The child who would later be known as Thelodahr Azkar Lighthammer.