Clan Ironbrow

"Born of the Mountain, Forge and Storm"

Torygg Ironbrow (former)

Frulik Ironbrow (former)

Jorgen the Ironbrowed (former)

Wella Ironbrow

Seray Ironbrow

Eirya Ironbrow

Vilmar Ironbrow II (heir)

Loch Modan

Wetlands

Warriors of Khaz (former)

Battlestein Company

Grand Alliance

This mighty Clan of smiths and soldiers was founded by the mighty ancient dwarf, Jorgen the Ironbrowed. A clan of masterfully skilled blacksmiths, runesmiths, and warriors, it remains one of the oldest, wealthiest and traditional Bronzebeard Clans in Khaz Modan and one of the few that have stuck to Titan worship over the centuries. They are heavily involved in the Senate and Military of Ironforge, the craftsmen of the Great Forge, and the Explorer's League Known forever by their symbol, a crossed pickax and hammer over an anvil with a golden sapphire coin above them all; their Clan motto being "Born of the Mountain, Forge and Storm".

## History

The history of Clan Ironbrow is incredibly well documented with several tomes of their histories filling their private libraries and the Grand Library of Ironforge.

### Founding

When the awakened dwarves migrated to Dun Morogh and built the city of Ironforge from the mountain, Ironbrow was born. Jorgen the Ironbrowed, a hulk of a dwarf, rallied many of his fellow dwarves around him to create a shrine to Khaz, the Maker that all dwarves could remember, in the middle of Ironforge. Over the years of building Ironforge, he and his family and followers began to dwell within the inner ring and work in the area of the Great Forge, aiding in the building of the city and constantly praising their Maker. Upon the completion of Ironforge and the creation of the Clans, Jorgen gathered his kin and kith and created Clan Ironbrow under his control, pledging allegiance to the Bronzebeards for their skill in smithing and honor. Due to their history as smiths they established their Clan Hall within the Great Forge. Even after this, Jorgen created the order known as 'The Warriors of Khaz', a holy order of Titan worshipers dedicated to the Maker that went outside Clan boundaries. Upon Jorgen's death, the Clan passed on to his son, Frulik Ironbrow.

### Growth and Expansion

As Clan Bronzebeard gained influence within the city, so did Clan Ironbrow. They had made allies with most all other Bronzebeard Clans and would partake in the small skirmishes that occurred within the city with Dark Iron and Wildhammer Clans. Due to their influence their Clan was granted a seat within the Ironforge Senate by the Anvilmar's. Besides from this they constantly worked within the Great Forge, at this point not caring to build up a standing army, instead arming their fellow Bronzebeards with masterwork weapons and armor. They continued to act as the leaders of the Warriors of Khaz, the acting Thane of the Clan usually being Grand Champion and leader of the order. This isolated them from most of their fellow Bronzebeards, as they were Light worshipers, but their skill and use kept them in the loop. Eventually, they decided to press their holdings outside of the Modan- this resulted in the creation of the Ironbrow Mine, an iron mine in the surrounding Dun Morogh mountains and the creation of the Ironbrow Retreats, above ground estate in the Wetlands and Loch Modan where they started farms and bred rams and bears for resources and mounts.

### War of the Three Hammers

Before the War of Three Hammers started, Torygg Ironbrow reigned as Thane of the Clan. At the start of the war, Torygg immediately declared his Clan would continue to stand with the Bronzebeards in their claim for the throne. Sadly, Torygg was a grand smith but a poor warrior, and died very early in the war. After this the mantle of Thane was passed down to his only son, the legendary Vilmar Ironbrow. A smith that surpassed his father in skill as well as a warrior and tactician with few equals, Vilmar lead the Clan into a golden age. Immediately upon taking control of the Clan, Vilmar began the process to convert them into trained warrior-smiths, using his rank as Grand Champion within the Warriors of Khaz to draft in soldiers and train his own. Vilmar would lead his Clan to victory throughout the war until ultimately securing a Bronzebeard victory, immediately bowing to King Madoran Bronzebeard.

### Bronzebeard Control of Ironforge

Vilmar immediately began building up his Clan once the war had ended. Successfully transitioning Clan Ironbrow into a clan of master crafters and skilled soldiers. They secured their holdings throughout Khaz Modan and within the Ironforge Senate and began to cement the presence of Titan worship within Ironforge through the Warriors of Khaz. In this interim of general peace the Clan prospered and continued to only grow in power.

### Joining the Alliance

When Ironforge joined the Alliance little changed for Ironbrow. They were expected to supply more soldiers and arms for wars but this was small to them. Throughout the Second War and Third War they were taxed to an extreme, but survived, though greatly weakened. They regained their strength with the creation of the Explorers League, which the entire Clan joined immediately and supported to find the secrets of their Gods, the Titans. Ironbrow soldiers and scholars would join League expeditions to Titan ruins all throughout Azeroth.

### Change in Leadership

In the Third Legion Invasion of Azeroth, Vilmar Ironbrow was slain in a major battle with demons of the Burning Legion in Stormheim. Succeeding him was his eldest son, Bromm Ironbrow, a fellow veteran of the War of Three Hammers and reforming figure. Pushing Clan Ironbrow's political and military influence within Ironforge and throughout Khaz Modan, the presence of the clan became much more streamlined through dwarven society. It was also under his leadership that the clan lead a reformation of the Warriors of Khaz with the union of other Titan holy orders to form the Temple of the Pantheon as a centralized and unified faith, working alongside the Explorer's League to gather knowledge on the Makers. Now Clan Ironbrow continues to pave its way through the world, exerting a leading presence in the Senate, Military, Temple, and overall industry of Ironforge and Khaz Modan.