Quest: Reforging Ironfoe
Step 1: The King’s Recognition
As you approach King Magni Bronzebeard with Ironfoe equipped, his eyes glance at the hammer in your hand. They widen slightly, and he lets out a low hum. He gestures with his hand.
“May I?”
You hand him the hammer with reverence.
Magni takes Ironfoe in his hands, turning it over with a craftsman’s eye. His fingers trace the runes etched into the handle, and his expression shifts from curiosity to deep contemplation.
“Aye… Ironfoe. A weapon o’ legend an’ sorrow both. This was the Emperor’s own… Thaurissan’s prized hammer. But tell me, lad/lass—how did it come to be in yer hands?”
Magni exhales, his brow furrowing. “I can feel the weight o’ history in it… an’ perhaps somethin’ darker. The Dark Irons forged this weapon, but was it truly their hands that shaped its fate?”
He hands the hammer back to you, his grip lingering for a moment.
"If ye be willin’, I’d ask a favor of ye. There’s one who might know the deeper truth of Ironfoe’s makin’—an old ally, a master smith who once walked between our clans. Seek out Thaelin Darkanvil in the halls below Ironforge. If anyone can read the secrets hidden in this metal, 'tis him."
Step 2: Thaelin’s Discovery
Thaelin Darkanvil takes Ironfoe from your hands, his brow furrowing as he studies the weapon. His fingers trace the ancient runes, his lips moving silently, as if speaking words only the hammer can hear. Minutes pass before he exhales sharply and looks up at you.
“Aye… this be a fine weapon, no doubt. But what ye hold ain’t but a shadow o’ what it could be.”
He turns the hammer over once more, his gaze darkening.
“Ironfoe weren’t just forged o’ steel an’ fire—it was forged in darkness. Made not just as a weapon, but as an instrument o’ destruction. The Dark Irons bound it to a purpose… one that still lingers.”
Thaelin looks at you, his expression one of both caution and determination.
“But it don’t have to stay that way. There’s a way to free this hammer from its dark origins. To make it somethin’ more than what it was meant to be.”
He sets the hammer down gently and folds his arms.
“Course, it won’t be easy. T’break the binds on Ironfoe, ye’ll need to reforge it—cleanse it o’ the darkness that still clings to the metal. But that’s a task fit only for the strongest and most determined. The question is… are ye willin’ to see this through?”
Step 3: The Bonding
- To prove yourself worthy of wielding awakened Ironfoe, you must attune to it.
- This is done by gaining faction with Ironfoe by vanquishing powerful enemies.
- At Exalted, the hammer begins to react, unlocking the next step.
Step 4: The Reforging
- The hammer must be heated to an extreme temperature to purge its corruption.
- Options:
- Dragon’s Breath: Convince or challenge a dragon (such as Vaelastrasz or Onyxia) to aid you.
- Legendary Forge: The Molten Core or a long-lost Titan forge.
- Once heated, the dark magic begins to dissipate, but the weapon remains unstable.
Step 5: The Quenching
- The hammer must be cooled in an equally powerful force to seal its transformation.
- Options:
- Frost Wyrm’s Breath in Naxxramas – Sapphiron’s icy winds.
- A Mighty Sea Creature – A kraken or deep-sea entity.
- This process locks in the reforged structure, but it still lacks its final tempering.
Step 6: The Runes of Balance (Side Quest)
Before the final step, King Magni and Thaelin each task you with retrieving a powerful rune that will be fused into Ironfoe.
- Rune of Anvil’s Resolve (from Magni Bronzebeard)
- Represents dwarven craftsmanship and the will to forge anew.
- Found in Uldaman, tied to the Titanforged legacy.
- Rune of Shadow’s Reckoning (from Thaelin Darkanvil)
- Represents understanding and reclaiming Ironfoe’s dark past.
- Found in Blackrock Depths, guarded by Dark Iron spirits or remnants of Emperor Thaurissan’s will.
Once both runes are gathered, the Annealing can begin.
Step 7: The Annealing – The Great Forge of Ironforge
- The final step takes place at the Great Forge in Ironforge, a place of legendary dwarven craftsmanship.
- Under Thaelin’s guidance, you plunge Ironfoe into the Great Forge’s flames, fusing the runes into the weapon.
- The forge’s flames burn unnaturally bright, shifting colors as the corruption is purged.
- Ironfoe is reborn, transformed into its true, purified form.
The Reforged Weapon
The reforged Ironfoe could have: Artifact Status
- A new name, signifying its rebirth. Ironfoe, Blessed of the Mountain
- Visual effects – glowing dwarven runes of course
- Enhanced abilities – I think keep the iconic proc. It’s the most fun thing in the game =). Add proc Magni’s Will - Increaes strength by 250 for 10 seconds. And/or Thaelin’s guidance- Increase attack speed by 20% for 10 seconds.
Conclusion
With the hammer reborn, Magni nods approvingly.
“Ye’ve done what many thought impossible. Ironfoe is no longer a relic of war an’ darkness—it’s a weapon o’ dwarven legacy. Wield it well, champion, an’ let the world know its true strength.”