 Frostmane tribe | |
|---|---|
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| Main leader |
 Battok the Berserker |
| Formerly |
Great Father Arctikus |
| Secondary leaders |
Grik'nir the Cold |
| Race(s) |
  Ice troll |
| Character classes | Trapper, Berserker, Warlord, Shadow priest, High priest, Soothsayer |
| Capital | Shimmer Ridge |
| Formerly | Frostmane Hold |
| Other major settlements |
Frostmane Retreat Frostmane Hovel |
| Theater of operations | Dun Morogh, Zuldazar |
| Language(s) | Zandali, Low Common, Common |
| Affiliation | Independent, Zandalari Empire |
| Formerly | Drakkari Empire |
| Status | Active |
The Frostmane tribe (or clan)[1] are a tribe of ice trolls that inhabit Dun Morogh and constantly fight a guerrilla war against the dwarves. In recent times, they have welcomed the trogg invasion of the dwarven lands, and are content to let the two sides fight it out whilst they sit and wait for an opportunistic moment to take back their lands. They can be found throughout Dun Morogh, notably in Shimmer Ridge, Frostmane Retreat and Frostmane Hovel. Their former capital, Frostmane Hold, was taken over by troggs.
History[]
The Frostmane tribe was once part of the nation of Zul'Drak. After the Sundering, the Frostmane and Winterax tribes left the Drakkari tribe in Northrend and settled in the Eastern Kingdoms. Due to the ice trolls' unrelenting hostility toward outsiders, historians have yet to learn how these two tribes were separated from the Drakkari and came to live so far from the ancient site of Zul'Drak.[2]
The frigid lands of Dun Morogh where once ruled by the Frostmanes before the dwarves conquered it from them.[3]
At some point, several Frostmane trolls came too close to Ironforge and attacked a group of dwarves which included queen Eimear who was killed during the attack. Mountaineers fought the trolls back but couldn't save the queen.[4]
The Frostmane trolls once ruled over the frigid lands of Dun Morogh, only to have their empire fall to dwarven armies. The ice trolls were driven to the hills in retreat, a shameful blow to their warlike nature. With the Ironforge armies focused on quelling the trogg invasion or fighting Alliance wars, the Frostmane trolls have seen the opportunity to reclaim their ancestral home[5] of Dun Morogh and restore their long-lost kingdom.[6] Despite being smaller than their Drakkari brethern, much like the Winterax trolls are, the Frostmane trolls have been launching increasingly frequent and aggressive attacks against the dwarves living in Dun Morogh,[2] using Constriction Totems to block paths for Dwarven mountaineers.[7] The dwarves currently consider the Frostmane tribe little more than a nuisance, and have not made a concerted effort to vanquish them.[2] The Senate of Ironforge has taken small note of the annoyance, and have sent Grelin Whitebeard and his brother Senir Whitebeard to take care of the problem.[8]
Cataclysm[]
Since the Cataclysm they've been forced out of their homes by troggs and into conflict against the Ironforge dwarves.[9] With the death of their chieftain at the hands of the troggs, the Frostmane turned to Battok the Berserker, a well-respected warrior. Under his leadership they have retreated from Frostmane Hold, established a new settlement called Frostmane Retreat and started launching strikes against Kharanos.[10]
Mists of Pandaria[]
Sometime after the events at the Isle of Thunder, the Zandalari have turned their focus on rallying the Frostmane tribe of Dun Morogh against Ironforge, but their plans were thwarted by Moira Bronzebeard and Varian Wrynn.[11]
Legion[]
During the Legion Invasions, several members of the tribe at Frostmane Retreat were forced to join the Burning Legion, but they seemed to make poor converts. The demons Vel'dromas and Tyl'vara seemed particularly involved in the process.
Battle for Azeroth[]
Frostmane Speakers can be found in Zuldazar on Zandalar. They, like many other tribes, are unhappy with the idea of the Zandalari joining the Horde.
Despite this, the Frostmane make up a large portion of the procession to mourn Rastakhan after his death. They are neutral to the Horde, only fighting back if attacked first.
Members[]
Named[]
Great Father Arctikus is the former patriarch and the great leader of the tribe. He wore the [Frostmane Scepter] and the [Royal Frostmane Girdle]. He is the only remaining Frostmane troll within Frostmane Hold, and the rest of the tribe (as well as the dwarves) appear to believe him dead.- Grik'nir the Cold is the leader of the tribe that has settled in Coldridge Valley, Dun Morogh. Together he and his tribe have been pushing north and conducting skirmishes on outlying camps and outposts.
- Battok the Berserker is the new leader of the tribe and resides at Frostmane Retreat.
- Vejrek the toughest troll in Dun Morogh.[12]
- Bonechiller Barafu
- Skullcrusher Gundu
- Soothsayer Mirim'koa
- Soothsayer Rikkari
- Soothsayer Shi'kala
Unnamed[]
- Frostmane Builder
- Frostmane Headhunter
- Frostmane Hideskinner
- Frostmane Novice <Grik'nir's Servant>
- Frostmane Raider
- Frostmane Scavenger
- Frostmane Scout
- Frostmane Seer
- Frostmane Shadowcaster
- Frostmane Snowstrider
- Frostmane Troll
- Frostmane Troll Whelp
- Frostmane Warrior
- Frostmane Mourner
- Frostmane Convert
- Tortured Frostmane Raider
- Frostmane Blade
Notes[]
- They tame Crag Boars.
- They bear markings upon their skin and wear trinkets.[13]
- They grow [Shimmerweed] on Shimmer Ridge and use it in their tribal rituals.[14]
Speculation[]
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The Frostmane tribe may worship many of the Drakkari loa primarily, with their connection to snow and ice. Though trolls can worship loa universally.
Patch changes[]
- Patch 3.0.2 (2008-10-14): The Frostmane trolls share the same model as the Drakkari trolls.
See also[]
References[]
- ^
[1-30] The Troll Menace
- ^ a b c Troll Compendium - Ice Troll Tribes
- ^ The World of Warcraft Townhall/Beastiary
- ^ Magni: The Speaker
- ^ The World of Warcraft Townhall/World Map
- ^ The World of Warcraft Bestiary - Frostmane Troll
- ^ [1-30] Pushing Forward
- ^ [4] The Troll Cave
- ^ [1-30] Frostmane Aggression
- ^ [1-30] Eliminate the Resistance
- ^ Blood in the Snow
- ^ [11] Vejrek
- ^ [Grelin Whitebeard's Journal]
- ^ [1-30] The Perfect Stout
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