Clan Redaxe

The axe of the strong shall be the shield of the meek.

**Clan Redaxe** was a clan of Wildhammers famous for their skill in war. Granted their title and lands for their valor in the War of the Three Hammers, they once dwelled in their hall along the banks of the River Verrall in Khaz Modan's Highlands, along with a few lesser clans sworn to their service. However, the coming of the Second War brought an end to their days, culminating in the slaughter of the majority of the clan, including the Thane, and the clan's halls burning to the ground. Now, only a few scattered members of the clan remain, with no thane or lands to their name.

## History

### Creation

During the reign of High King Modimus Anvilmar, Hargrim Snowmantle was a proud follower of Khardros Wildhammer, like his father, a mountaineer, before him. To no one's surprise, when a war of succession broke out upon the death of the High King, Hargrim quickly came to the aid of the Wildhammers, pledging his axe to his service. What was surprising was the speed with which a common mountaineer's son climbed the ranks of Thane Wildhammer's army, owing to his bravery and deadliness with an axe. As the number of foes laid low by his hand steadily rose, the soldiers of Bronzebeard and Thaurissan alike came to know and fear his name. Legends began swirling around Hargrim Snowmantle and his weapon. Some said that he was a demon conjured by Khardros to win him the throne. Others claimed that he was a sorcerer who drew strength from his axe drinking the blood of his fallen enemies. By the end of the war, both axe and man became known as "The Red Axe."

However, the Wildhammers eventually were forced to surrender to the victorious Bronzebeards, and were cast out of the Kingdom of Ironforge. They passed through the northern border of Dun Algaz, founding a new mountain stronghold in a peak not far to the north, at the border of the Highlands—Grim Batol. For his service during the War of the Three Hammers, Hargrim was given the title of Thane and a parcel of land to the west along the River Verrall. Amused by the rumors that had arisen about him during the war, the new Thane took on the name of Redaxe. For a time, he lived in peace on his new lands, taking Olla Windbeard as his bride. This peace lasted for but a short while until the armies of Thaurissan were spotted at the southern border marching to Grim Batol. Loyal to a fault, Hargrim raced to the capital to defend it.

### Fall of Grim Batol

Few records exist of that day, and what does exist is vague and non-descriptive. All agree, however, that Modgud, bride of Thaurissan, was responsible for what came to pass. After the gates of Grim Batol were breached by the Dark Irons, the city was enveloped in a supernatural darkness. Many survivors claim that the shadows of the city themselves rose, and fell upon them with blades forged of cold night. Those who lived to see that end of that day did so due to the heroism of the Wildhammer warriors who fought unyieldingly against the darkness, of which one was Hargrim Redaxe. It is said that he remained in the depths in the city until every Wildhammer who yet drew breath was rescued. One legend claims that he stood alone at a great archway and held it against the assault of a great host of shadows, slaying a thousand of them until there were none left to stand against him. Hargrim himself would never speak of it.

With the city lost, Hargrim rode out with the remaining Wildhammer forces to run down the routed remains of the Dark Iron, seeking vengeance for the lost. To their surprise, they found their quarry battling a host of Bronzebeards. They charged forwards, hammering them against the anvil of the Bronzebeards until not a single Dark Iron remained. When the Wildhammers learned that the Dark Irons had attacked the Bronzebeards unprovoked as well, they agreed to an alliance for the first time since High King Anvilmar had died. Together, they traveled south to the Dark Iron kingdom of Thaurissan, intent on bringing justice to the Dark Irons. However, when they drew close, the land was rent asunder with the fury of the emergence of the Firelord Ragnaros and the creation of Blackrock Mountain. Hargrim and his fellows fled the destruction, assuming that the Dark Irons had all perished through sorcery of their own doing.

### Founding of Aerie Peak

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### The Long Peace

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### Destruction

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## Culture

### Warfare

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### Gryphon Riding

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### Shamanism

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### The Red Axe

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## Family Line

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