Quick Overview
Independent smiths with Dark Iron ties sought to preserve their craft beyond the Firelord's dominion. The strength of their traditions offered a path separate from the empire hidden beneath Blackrock Mountain. Their break with the old order reveals how the Dark Iron legacy could outlive allegiance to its rulers.
Full History
Independent Dark Iron-aligned smiths appear in the old-world record. Some Dark Iron-associated smiths operate outside their former clan as a separate organization, but Thorium Point’s established in-game hub begins in patch 1.5.
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Through History
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No additional documented milestones are available yet. The Full History above remains the primary account.
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