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[[File:270px-Varian-Shattering.jpg|thumb|270px|Varian and SI:7 Storming Ironforge]] |
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| − | + | In the wake of King Magni Bronzebeard's petrification, [[Moira Thaurissan]] returned to [[Ironforge]] with her infant son, Dagran Thaurissan II, to claim the throne for herself and (later) the infant prince. Backed by the might of the [[Dark Iron]] clans, Moira the Queen-Regent ruled Ironforge arrogantly and with an iron fist. Among other authoritarian decrees, she had the gryphons moved out of the city, ordered the Deeprun Tram closed, and effectively held all of Ironforge hostage, including Prince Anduin Wrynn, who arrived on an official state visit with the late King, shortly before his passing. |
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| + | After Prince Anduin managed to escape from Ironforge, he recounted to his father, King Varian Wyrnn, the coup that had been orchestrated by Moira and her Dark Iron bannermen, as well as his lengthy hostage within the capital. Enraged by the news, King Varian and eighteen [[SI:7]] operatives embarked on a mission to liberate Ironforge and assassinate the authoritarian Queen-Regent. |
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| − | When Varian was about to execute Moira, Anduin convinced Varian that it would be better to guide Moira to be a better leader rather than simply execute her. Despite Moira being a tyrant who held the city hostage, she was still the legitimate heir to the throne and killing her would only put the succession of Ironforge into question, thus leading to more chaos and conflict. Where as if she lived; through her and her son, all dwarven clans could someday unite. King Varian agreed but was also conflicted as Moira had caused so much chaos and had already threatened the safety of his son. He spared Moira’s life and stipulated that if Moira was to be a leader and unite the dwarves, then she’d have to earn her crown by earning her people's respect. |
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| + | When King Varian was about to execute Moira, Prince Anduin — who had rushed back to Ironforge — convinced his father that it would be better to guide her to become a better leader instead. Despite the Queen-Regent being a verified tyrant who held the entire capital hostage, she was still the legitimate heir to the throne. Killing her, they feared, would only put the succession of the Kingdom of Ironforge into question, thus potentially leading to another bloody civil war rivalling even the likes of the War of the Three Hammers. Conversely, if she lived, there was a possibility that, through her and her son, all dwarven clans could finally unite in harmony.[[File:Kurdran_Fire_and_Iron.jpg|thumb|left|The Council of Three Hammers]] |
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| − | ==Council of Three Hammers== |
+ | ==The Council of Three Hammers (Regency Government)== |
| + | Conflicted, King Varian hesitantly agreed to spare Moira's life, but stipulated that if Moira was to be a true leader and unite the dwarves, then she would have to earn her crown by earning her people's respect. In order to take into account the opinions of all dwarven clans, King Varian called for the formation of the [[Council of Three Hammers]], a provisional executive council consisting of Queen-Regent Moira of the [[Dark Iron]], High Thane Muradin of the [[Bronzebeard Clan|Bronzebeards]], and High Thane Falstad of the [[Wildhammer Clan|Wildhammers]]. Shortly afterwards, the Council established the [[Assembly of the Three Hammers|Assembly of Three Hammers]] to rule as Khaz Modan's provisional legislative government. |
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| − | In order to take into account the opinions of all dwarves, King Varian called for the formation of the [[Council of Three Hammers]]. Both father and son hugged and reconciled while the populace of Ironforge applauded King Varian’s suggestion. |
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| − | [[Muradin Bronzebeard]], High Thane of the [[Bronzebeard Clan]], Moira Thaurissan, Queen-Regent of the Dark Iron clan, and [[Falstad Wildhammer]], High Thane of the [[Wildhammer Clan]] all pledged to rule united for the good of Ironforge despite their varying backgrounds and ideological differences. |
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Latest revision as of 07:27, 22 November 2021
Varian and SI:7 Storming Ironforge
In the wake of King Magni Bronzebeard's petrification, Moira Thaurissan returned to Ironforge with her infant son, Dagran Thaurissan II, to claim the throne for herself and (later) the infant prince. Backed by the might of the Dark Iron clans, Moira the Queen-Regent ruled Ironforge arrogantly and with an iron fist. Among other authoritarian decrees, she had the gryphons moved out of the city, ordered the Deeprun Tram closed, and effectively held all of Ironforge hostage, including Prince Anduin Wrynn, who arrived on an official state visit with the late King, shortly before his passing.
After Prince Anduin managed to escape from Ironforge, he recounted to his father, King Varian Wyrnn, the coup that had been orchestrated by Moira and her Dark Iron bannermen, as well as his lengthy hostage within the capital. Enraged by the news, King Varian and eighteen SI:7 operatives embarked on a mission to liberate Ironforge and assassinate the authoritarian Queen-Regent.
When King Varian was about to execute Moira, Prince Anduin — who had rushed back to Ironforge — convinced his father that it would be better to guide her to become a better leader instead. Despite the Queen-Regent being a verified tyrant who held the entire capital hostage, she was still the legitimate heir to the throne. Killing her, they feared, would only put the succession of the Kingdom of Ironforge into question, thus potentially leading to another bloody civil war rivalling even the likes of the War of the Three Hammers. Conversely, if she lived, there was a possibility that, through her and her son, all dwarven clans could finally unite in harmony.
The Council of Three Hammers
The Council of Three Hammers (Regency Government)
Conflicted, King Varian hesitantly agreed to spare Moira's life, but stipulated that if Moira was to be a true leader and unite the dwarves, then she would have to earn her crown by earning her people's respect. In order to take into account the opinions of all dwarven clans, King Varian called for the formation of the Council of Three Hammers, a provisional executive council consisting of Queen-Regent Moira of the Dark Iron, High Thane Muradin of the Bronzebeards, and High Thane Falstad of the Wildhammers. Shortly afterwards, the Council established the Assembly of Three Hammers to rule as Khaz Modan's provisional legislative government.