 Khaz'goroth | |
|---|---|
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| Title |
The Shaper, Shaper and Forger of Worlds[1] |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Titan |
| Affiliation(s) | Pantheon of Order |
| Location | Seat of the Pantheon |
| Status | Alive |
| Student(s) | Nablya (apprentice) |
Khaz'goroth in the Warcraft Saga
“My blessing upon you will seem humble compared to those which have been bestowed upon the others: the managing of time, of life, of dreams and magic. I offer you the earth. The soil, the ground, the deep places. But know that the earth is the basis of all things. It is where we are rooted. Where you must come from, if you are to go to. Here is whence true strength comes. From deep places...within the world, and within oneself.”
Khaz'goroth (or Khaz'Goroth) was the titan Pantheon member known as the shaper and forger of worlds.[3]
History[]
Like the other members of the titan Pantheon, Khaz'goroth was born from a world-soul somewhere in the Great Dark Beyond and aided the Pantheon in its ordering of the universe.
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.[4]
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.[5] 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.[6]
Khaz'goroth was killed by Sargeras alongside the rest of the Pantheon during the battle at Nihilam.[7] While their bodies were destroyed, their souls survived and launched themselves throught the Great Dark. The spirits then slammed into the Keepers of Azeroth.[8]
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.[9]
Kaz'goroth on the Seat of the Pantheon.
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[]
Khaz'goroth in the RPG wielding Vulraiis
Khaz'goroth using Vulraiis at his forge.
- Small flames flicker across this stocky, bronze-skinned giant's body. He frowns in obvious disapproval, and clenches a massive smith's hammer.[10]
His name is spelled as Kaz'goroth.[11]
Khaz'goroth is a male Vanir titan. His classes are Expert and Fighter. He uses a hammer named Vulraiis.[10]
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.[12]
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.[12]
He was once in charge of a titan facility under Bael Modan.[13]
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, World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1 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.
- Khaz'goroth appears as a legendary warrior minion in the TITANS expansion. His flavor text reads: "Creator of the titan-forged races, Khaz'goroth intended them to safeguard the world of Azeroth from corruption and discord."
Gallery[]
Smelt in Hearthstone.
Tempering in Hearthstone.
Titanforge in Hearthstone.
Patch changes[]
- Patch 7.3.0 (2017-08-29): Added.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1, pg. 20
- ^ Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects, page 287
- ^ World of Warcraft: The Magazine Issue 5
- ^ World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1, pg. 31
- ^ Nablya#Quotes
- ^ Charge of the Dragonflights
- ^ World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1, pg. 50
- ^ World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1, pg. 54
- ^ Vanion.eu Gamescom 2017 Interview with Ion Hazzikostas, 23:35
- ^ a b Shadows & Light, 118
- ^ Lands of Conflict
- ^ a b Shadows & Light, 119
- ^ Horde Player's Guide, pg. 241 - 243
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