 Dun Modr | |
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| Type | Fortified city |
| Leader(s) |  Thargas Anvilmar |
| Race(s) |   Dwarf  Human |
| Formerly |   Dark Iron dwarf |
| Faith(s) | Holy Light |
| Affiliation(s) | Kingdom of Ironforge,Alliance |
| Formerly | Dark Iron clan,Old Horde |
| Location | NorthernWetlands[46.4, 16.12]  |
| Status | Active |
Dun Modr (pronounced [dʌn modrə]) is a fortified middle-sizeddwarvencity[1] that sits along the road just south ofThandol Span, in the north of theWetlands. It was occupied byDark Iron dwarves, which claimed the fallen city as their own. It was eventually recaptured byThargas Anvilmar ofIronforge.
The city contains ablacksmith shop and aninn-brewery.
History[]
Second War[]
This section concerns content related toWarcraft II: Tides of Darkness or its expansionBeyond the Dark Portal.Dun Modr has traditionally been of a major strategic point of importance for controlling the region. During theSecond War it fell to theOrcish Horde, who built an outpost nestled near the ruins of the ancient dwarven city. The outpost had repeatedly beaten backAlliance troops while raiding the surrounding farmlands,[1] and it was was a vital staging area for Horde troops.[2]
A major battle was eventually fought to retake Dun Modr from the Horde. Alliance forces struck from the nearby island citadel ofTol Barad,[1] their taskforce ofStromgarde warriors laying siege and capturing theorcish outpost.[2] They forced the orcs into a southwards retreat to their secondary outpost atDun Algaz.[3] The Horde forces ultimately made a counter-attack, retaking Dun Modr and even bringing their forces to bear against Tol Barad itself.[1]
When the Horde lost thebattle for Capital City,Anduin Lothar pushed them back intoKhaz Modan through the Thandol Span. After the war, the city remained under the Alliance's control.[4]
World of Warcraft[]
This section concerns content related to the originalWorld of Warcraft.
The mountaineer camp outside the city.
WhileIronforge soldiers gave their lives in far off territories in the name of theAlliance, the dwarven lands fell prey to the evil deeds of theDark Iron dwarves. They laid waste to the Thandol Span, and southern Dun Modr fell soon after.[5] The Dark Irons were led by a powerful warlock namedBalgaras the Foul.
Cataclysm[]
This section concerns content related toCataclysm.After theCataclysm, it was revealed that the Dark Iron dwarves of Dun Modr were, in fact, loyal members of theTwilight's Hammer.[6]Thargas Anvilmar led Alliance heroes in driving them out, retaking Dun Modr for Ironforge.[7]
NPCs[]
The subject of this section has been removed fromWorld of Warcraft but is present inClassic Era.- In the city
Balgaras the Foul- Dark Iron Demolitionist
- Dark Iron Dwarf
- Dark Iron Rifleman
- Dark Iron Saboteur
- Dark Iron Tunneler
- Mountaineer camp
This section concerns content related toCataclysm.- In the city
- Mountaineer camp
- Thargas Anvilmar <Defender of Thandol Span>
- Breg FullBeard <Provisioner>
- Caleb Baelor <Gryphon Master>
- Longbraid the Grim
- Motley Garmason
- Rhag Garmason
- Roggo Harlbarrow
- Menethil Guard
In the RPG[]
This section contains information from theWarcraft RPG which is considerednon-canon.Dun Modr is a fallendwarven city in the north of theWetlands that was claimed and occupied byDark Iron dwarves. They kill anything that enters their territory — includingundead.[8][9]
The Dark Iron dwarves here uncovered ancient writings in their ruined fortress that spoke of an artifact calledIronbeard's Axe located inIronbeard's Tomb.[9]
Notes and trivia[]
- In the hills far above Dun Modr there is a crashedzeppelin.
- TheWarcraft II game demo has a mission calledDun Argath that is situated inKhaz Modan. If not a separate location, it could be an earlier, production name for Dun Modr.
- Dun Modr was originally depicted as north of theThandol Span in older sources.[1][4] InWorld of Warcraft the early concept maps still followed this layout, but in the end the city was moved south of the Span.
- Dun Modr may be related to the [Modr Fragment] found atWhelgar's Excavation Site.
Gallery[]
Dun Modr's position inWarcraft II.
Dun Modr (black base) andTol Barad (red base) in theWarcraft II human campaign.
Dun Modr (blue base) andTol Barad (red base) in theWarcraft II orc campaign.- Dun Modr can be seen in an earlyWorld of Warcraft map.
- And in another concept map.
- The crashedzeppelin above Dun Modr.
Patch changes[]
- Patch 4.0.3a (2010-11-23): Dun Modr now has a new Alliance flight path.
- Patch 2.3.0 (2007-11-13): All of the mobs here have had their elite tag removed.
References[]
- ^abcdeTol Barad (WC2 Human)
- ^abTol Barad (WC2 Orc)
- ^Dun Algaz (WC2 Human)
- ^abDay of the Dragon, pg. 180
- ^ [30] The Dark Iron War
- ^ [10-30] The Twilight's Hammer Revealed
- ^ [10-30] The Battle of Thandol Span
- ^Lands of Conflict, pg. 79
- ^abLands of Conflict, pg. 80
