Khaz'goroth



Khaz'goroth (or Khaz'Goroth) is the titan shaper and forger of worlds.

History
During the war between the titans and the Old Gods, the great forger Khaz'goroth oversaw the creation by the Pantheon of enormous servants from the crust of Azeroth itself, the titan-forged. Each titan then imbued a number of them with their powers. Khaz'goroth bestowed his mastery over the earth and forging to Keeper Archaedas.

After the fall of the Old Gods, the Pantheon set out to order Azeroth. They gave the Keepers great tools to help them shape the world known as the Pillars of Creation, among which was the Hammer of Khaz'goroth. The titanic watcher Nablya observed and performed experiments within Un'Goro Crater on his behalf. Through Archaedas, Khaz'goroth bestowed some of his vast power upon the mighty black wyrm Neltharion, who became one of the five Dragon Aspects. The great-hearted Neltharion, known thereafter as the Earth-Warder, was given dominion over the earth and the deep places of the world. He embodied the strength of the world and served as Alexstrasza's greatest supporter.

Khaz'goroth was killed by Sargeras alongside the rest of the Pantheon during the battle at Nihilam. While their bodies were destroyed, their souls survived and launched themselves throught the Great Dark. The spirits then slammed into the Keepers of Azeroth.

Sargeras would eventually capture the spirits of the Pantheon and bring them to the planet of Argus to be tortured and corrupted by the Coven of Shivarra into serving the Burning Legion. Aggramar was the first to succumb and be raised as an avatar.

The titans' spirits were freed by the Army of the Light, Magni, the Speaker of Azeroth, and brave champions. They brought the world-soul of Argus to the Seat of the Pantheon where Sargeras turned Argus against them. The titans assisted the mortal champions, and Khaz'goroth personally empowered them with "Titanforging", increasing their offensive and healing capabilities. Together, they managed to ultimately defeat Argus the Unmaker. The titans then pooled their energy together along with the last remnant of Argus's power, and imprisoned Sargeras within their Seat, decisively ending the Burning Crusade, but not before he managed to wound the world with his sword.

In the RPG

 * Small flames flicker across this stocky, bronze-skinned giant's body. He frowns in obvious disapproval, and clenches a massive smith's hammer.

His name is spelled as Kaz'goroth.

Khaz'goroth is a male Vanir titan. His classes are Expert and Fighter. He uses a hammer named Vulraiis.

Shaper of mountains and canyons, Khaz'goroth is the ultimate craftsman. He is a master of many arts and disciplines; with Eonar's help, he created Azeroth's dwarves, troggs and, perhaps, mountain giants. He crafted the mountains in which the Ironforge dwarves dwell — their kingdom's name, Khaz Modan, means "mountains of Khaz." A fiery, brooding entity, Khaz'goroth loves working at his forge and listening to tales of heroism and valor.

Khaz'goroth's portfolio encompasses earth, stone, metal, dwarves, troggs, mountains and craftsmanship. Most Ironforge dwarves know that the titans created them, but do not know exactly which titan — so Khaz'goroth receives little veneration. As the dwarves uncover more titanic mysteries, they will undoubtedly find ways to revere their creator.

He was once in charge of a titan facility under Bael Modan.

Notes and trivia

 * Khaz'goroth's apprentice, Nablya, can be found at the Shaper's Terrace in Un'Goro Crater.
 * Though she states that Khaz'goroth once stood there when he ordered Azeroth, retcons this, as it states that the titans weren't physically present on Azeroth itself, and the titan-forged ordered Azeroth for them.
 * The Hammer of Khaz'goroth is one of the five Pillars of Creation.
 * The Relic of Khaz'goroth could be purchased from Legacy Justice Quartermasters.
 * The Apparatus of Khaz'goroth drops from trash mobs in the Firelands and can also be purchased from Lurah Wrathvine.
 * Khaz'goroth's Courage is a trinket that drops from Argus the Unmaker, enabling melee fighters to inflict Fire damage using their weapons.
 * One of the effects that can be gained from using the Wrath of the Titans item in Karazhan is called "Flame of Khaz'goroth", which deals additional fire damage.
 * Khaz'goroth's Seat is a room in Uldaman where Archaedas can be found.
 * Khaz'goroth is partly based on the Greco-Roman god of fire and the forge, Hephaestus (Vulcan in Latin). Additional inspiration was also taken from Aulë, the Maker, one of the Ainur of the mythology of the Lord of the Rings, who was the creator of the dwarves and took part in forging the lands and mountains of Middle Earth.