The Dawnforge Order

Following the outbreak of the Fourth War, some of the dwarves of Ironforge broke away from the Order of the Silver Hand. These dwarves would band together to create the Dawnforge Order, a holy order based in and dedicated to Khaz Modan and its inhabitants.

The original five founders of the Dawnforge were Rufaic Snowsteel, Muirdan Stonehammer, Modarin Slatefist, Bromrok Ironbane, and Breldra Stoneguard.

## The Dawnforge

The Dawnforge itself is a blessed anvil, created by Valgar Highforge at the request of Rufaic Snowsteel during the early days of the Fourth War. While it cannot compare to the Great Anvil, it is particularly useful for the creation of Holy items such as Dawnforge Bardings and notable weapons. The Dawnforge is held in a northern tower of Ironforge, along with the primary base of the Order.

### Ranks

Among the Dawnforge, there are various ranks. While some have command of certain resources or locations, all are granted an equal vote in important matters and are encouraged to speak their mind.

Keepers of the Dawnforge are the leaders of the Order, generally chosen by their peers for their leadership and experience. There are always three Keepers, to prevent even splits on votes among the leadership.

Shields of the Dawnforge are the equivalent of Chapter-Masters of an equivalent Order, being in charge of and responsible for a Dawnforge base. As the Dawnforge only has two proper bases at this time, there are only two Shields.

Hammers of the Dawnforge are the fighters of the Order, and as such are primarily Paladins. They are relied upon to protect Khaz Modan and its interests.

Seekers of the Dawnforge are the scholars of the Order, and as such are primarily Priests. They are focused upon gathering information, copying texts, and whatever research interests them.

### Campaigns

This is a list of campaigns that the Dawnforge has undertaken or assisted on in a formal capacity.

The Battle in the Badlands (Rufaic's Badlands: The Vault)

The Haunted Halls of Dun Garok (Modarin)

The Purging of Dun Modr (Rufaic/Modarin's Dun Modr Holdouts)

The Defense of Menethil Harbor (Mairla)

The Hunting of the C'thrax (Rufaic's Dust to Dust)

The Brewfest Disappearances (Mairla's Missing at Brewfest)

The Coven's Plot (Modarin's Master of Coins)

The Stonehammer Sorrows (Muirdan)

The Ulduar Pilgrimage (Rufaic, Thulnir, and Modarin)

The Softstone Conspiracy (Rufaic's Blackout Drunk)

The Uldum Incursion (Muirdan's Uldum Expedition)

The Assault on the Firelands (Modarin's Blackrock Blues)

The Cleansing of the Church (Entalinval)

### Locations

The Dawnforge has built a number of fortifications across Khaz Modan - they are listed here along with which Shield is in charge of them.

Ironforge -

A northern tower of Ironforge has been set aside and outfitted for the use of the Dawnforge Order, housing both the Dawnforge itself as well as a vault. Considered to be the primary base of the Order, under the control of Daircath Cragfist.

Thelsamar - A chapter has been established near Thelsamar, in the ruins of the Snowsteel Clan Hall, for protection of Loch Modan and recruitment from the local population, under the control of Idda Redaxe.