Jun 23 2015

Hellfire Can Melt Iron Citadels

Our enemy has has taken up refuge in what was once called the Iron Citadel, the seat of power for the Iron Horde and its vast armies. Corrupted by Gul’dan’s magic, it is now the seat of power for the Shadow Council, the remnants of the Iron Horde, and the Burning Legion.

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When Garrosh encouraged Grommash to begin construction of this massive stronghold at the heart of Tanaan Jungle, to serve as a staging ground for the assault of Azeroth, he even suggested the name Hellfire, pulled from a different time and a different land. He dreamed of seeing mighty orcish iron towering over an unblighted landscape, so very different from the wasteland he had known in Outland. But even as times change, so too do they stay the same.

HELLFIRE ASSAULT 

With the aid of the mercenary Blackfuse company, the Iron Horde constructed devastating siege machinery in the shadow of Hellfire Citadel, to be used in the eventual assault upon Azeroth’s capitals. With the tanks now retrofitted to use Fel energy, Siegemaster Mar’tak awaits Gul’dan’s command to begin the assault.

Unwilling to surrender, Gul’dan’s forces led by Siegemaster Mar’tak, put up a fierce resistance at the very gates of the Citadel.  Mechanical monstrosity after mechanical monstrosity pounded our forces as the Grim turned the very guns protecting the Citadel upon itself! Pounding the doors with everything we had, the battle raged on.  As the smoke cleared, and the doors fell, hundreds of Fel Horde and their allies lay dead at our feet.  Siegemaster Mar’tak fled early in the battle, and escaped our punishment for now, threatening to return.

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IRON REAVER

The schematics for the Iron Reaver were found in the workshop of Blackfuse himself after the fall of Orgrimmar, drawing inspiration from the mighty constructs of the Legion and designed to be the nefarious goblin’s masterwork. The project was completed after his death, and represents the pinnacle of the Iron Horde’s military might.

Keeping true to her word, Siegemaster Mar’tak did not flee after all, but instead used the time it took the Grim to overtake her minions to activate a device of true power.  The Iron Reaver.  “The might and invention of the Fel Horde… the fury of Hellfire itself! Behold!”

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A machine designed for killing in just about every manner one can think of, this iron juggernaut spewed forth fire, and metal, taking to the skies and raining fuel and explosives from above. It even used its own size and weight as a weapon, charging through our ranks and slamming to the ground from the air.  All of this might and show of force proved futile, as the Grim bested the best the Fel Horde could throw at us and took Siegemaster Mar’tak down.  The Citadel courtyard was now in the hands of the Grim.

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HELLFIRE HIGH COUNCIL

The interior of the Citadel was filled with servants of the Fel Horde, and there were multiple passages for which the Grim could take. Knowing all would fall before us soon enough, we headed toward the leadership group of the Fel Horde, the Hellfire High Council.

Thousands of Iron Horde orcs accepted the blood of Mannoroth, but none grew as powerful as the three that stand before you. Dia Darkwhisper, champion of Void magic and an outcast of the Shadowmoon, rose quickly to power – the left hand of Gul’dan. Gurtogg, with his insatiable hunger for blood, emerged the victor in hundreds of trials by combat. He was bested only once, in a draw, by Blademaster Jubei’thos. Tainted with fel sickness, they serve Gul’dan as both Highguard and Council of War.

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Ideally, our forces would split and destroy all three of these foes at one time, but that can prove difficult when a hulking monstrosity such as Gurtogg Bloodboil bears down upon you.  Our vanguards did all they could to occupy the trio, while the rest of the Grim forces through all of our might at the raging beast! Eventually, through thousands of cuts and wounds, Gurtogg fell, his very blood tainting our bodies.  Next we turned our weapons on Blademaster Jubei’thos.  While not as imposing as Gurtogg, still equally as deadly.  His blades seemed to be everywhere, and much blood was shed by the Grim, but he too fell.  Undaunted, the Void magician known as Dia Darkwhisper continued her incantations, bringing the dead back to our world to fight for her and poisoning the very ground with vile void magic.  Without her protectors, it was only a matter of time before her soul was laid to rest with the very spirits she controlled.

6-23-15 High Council

8-4-15 update

The Grim successfully defended the cannons being utilized to batter down the enemy defenses and were awarded the following accolade:

8-4-15 Hellfire Assault Achieve

The Grim were able to massacre the forces watching Siegemaster Mar’tak using the very own weapons of their ultimate machine against them, and demoralizing the enemy further!

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Jun 09 2015

The Grim Raise New War Group, Plans Renewed Offensive Against Alliance

Grim And Fellow Horde Living Together

Under the leadership of Drinn the Tactician, Dreadweaver of The Grim, a new war group is forming. Composed of veterans, new recruits, and Horde allies and mercenaries, this force will increase the amount of warriors available who are trained in Anti-Alliance fighting techniques, and put greater pressure on the frontlines. With two teams under their banner, The Grim and their fellow Horde will bring their might to bear against the pinkskins, demon goats, mongrels, midgets and degenerate mutants, making one step forward towards fulfilling the Mandate. Those interested in joining its ranks, please contact Drinn Sel’quar immediately. Space is limited, and assaults occur once a week on Tuesdays, at 7 PM Goblin Standard Time.

DEATH TO THE ALLIANCE!
PEACE THROUGH ANNIHILATION!

Apr 16 2015

Blackhand’s Fall and Foundry Heroism

A power-mad and tactically brilliant weaponmaster, Blackhand has both the ambition to rule and the cruelty to maintain his hold on the conquered. Under his leadership, the bold orcs of the Blackrock clan arm an entire world with the strength of steel. Blackrock slaves labor whip-crack to whip-crack on frightful siege engines—weapons that will inevitably be turned against the slaves’ families, neighbors, and homes.

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Thought dead after the destruction of one of his command ships during the siege of Shattrath, the chieftain of the Blackrock Clan has proven resilient time and time again.  After nearly being killed by cannon fire, Blackhand has since remained inside Blackrock Foundry to continue to churn out war machines and soldiers for the Iron Horde.  Not showing any signs of injury, Blackhand put forth a fury expected of a leader of a fierce orc clan as the Grim entered the Blackrock Forge.  His smoldering slag hammer proving just as effective in battle as in forging weaponry.  The battle ranged from the forge, to a storage warehouse of siege equipment, and then to the very Iron Crucible itself, which had hardened after the destruction of the Black Furnace.

Grim Blackrock

 

Let the record-books show our Heroic battles thus far: Gruul 3/24/15, Oregorger 5/5/15, Blast Furnace 6/18/15, Hans’gar & Franzok 3/24/15, Flamebender Ka’graz 5/5/15, Kromog 5/5/15, Beastlord Darmac 3/24/15, Operator Thogar 5/7/15, Iron Maidens 6/4/15.

As well as noted achievements gained in glorious combat: The Steel Has Been Brought 5/28/15, Would You Give Me A Hand? 6/9/15.

 

Apr 07 2015

The Secret Of The Blackrock Clan

The Blackrock clan’s unique ability to smelt the black ore, a substance so dense that ordinary flame does not even soften it, has always been their most closely-guarded secret. Deep within the Foundry, their furnace contains a primal force as old as Draenor itself, raging within the confines of its prison as it emanates a preternatural heat.

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The Orc known as Foreman Feldspar is the harsh taskmaster that keeps the Blackrock Clan’s slave labor smelting the black ore all covet.  Even though he was unprepared for an assault on his foundry, the Orc presented a strong defense to the Grim assault.  Many orc soldiers and engineers attempted to prevent our destruction of the furnace, and even the enslaved Ogron threw their hands in with the Blackrock Clan.  In the end, all fell, including Feldspar, and the Orc Elementalists could not keep the secret of the Foundry trapped.  The Heart of the Mountain was unleashed, much to all combatants dismay.

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The flames pounded Blackrock and Grim alike, and when the smoke cleared, only the Grim were left standing.

Blast Furnace Kill

 

 

Mar 19 2015

The Evil That Orcs Do

With little opportunity to exercise her tactical brilliance under the ancient social structure of the orc clans, Gar’an was thrilled to be one of the first warriors to volunteer for naval duty under the Iron Horde. Instantly successful in battle, she was named Admiral of the Iron Horde fleet and selected Marak and Sorka as her lieutenants. Together, they are called the Iron Maidens, and have crushed any who have dared face them in battle.

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The Iron Horde is quite organized in its military structure.  These are not rag tag bands of clans that assault all with a mindless fury, but cold and calculated soldiers on a mission.  It is something to be respected and feared by most beings.  The leaders of the Iron Hordes naval forces are equally deadly on both land and sea, and some of the fiercest foes we have yet seen in battle. To catch them ashore all in one place was a tremendous victory for The Grim, and we made sure the Iron Fleet would be crippled from the Maidens defeat.

Maidens Kill

Mar 08 2015

Stormwind’s Garrison Tested, Darkshire Ravaged

Into the Cheese Hut.

Into the Cheese Hut.

I'd like ta place a bid fo' 1000g on ALLIANCE GUARDS

I’d like ta place a bid fo’ 1000g on ALLIANCE GUARDS

These guards seem to be low on Vitamin Shadow. See how they can barely stand upright?

These guards seem to be low on Vitamin Shadow. See how they can barely stand upright?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Da Grim sent a crack squad o’ killahs ta test Stormwind’s defenses. Aftah infiltratin’ da hooman city’s premier Cheese Shoppe, da Horde forces languidly fought der way out da city gates, havin’ claimed sum du fromage ta put on der omelettes. Finally we be gettin’ sum acshun; Alliance adventurers begin respondin’ ta da klaxon call. Outside da Stormwind Gates, da Grim defeated each incursion ba skirmishin’ Alliance, until an assault team undah da command o’ da hooman priest Teed caught da Horde troops inside Goldshiyah.

 

I know, let's go for a lovely stroll in the park... BY THE LIGHT THERE GOES GEOFFREY!!

I know, let’s go for a lovely stroll in the park… BY THE LIGHT THERE GOES GEOFFREY!!

Alright, finally da cavalry arrive. Took ya long enuff.

Alright, finally da cavalry arrive. Took ya long enuff.

Ocean's Twelve: The Round Up ((Not the best movie, but damn a catchy song))

Ocean’s Twelve: The Round Up
((Not the best movie, but damn a catchy song))

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Driven back from Elwynn Forest, da Grim slayahs hopped ovah da rivah ta strike Darkshiyah. An adorable gatherin’ o’ lil’ goslings wuz dispersed wit’ axe, sword an’ spell. Howevah, da Grim presence ‘ad not gone unreported. Teed’s forces arrived from Stormwind an’ engaged in a rooftop battle wit’ da Grim, vanquishin’ dem an’ drivin’ dem outta da town.

Caught between da city’s guards, a po’ tactical position an’ unrelentin’ pressure from da Alliance troops, da Grim peformed anotha strategic withdrawal in ordah ta summon Darrethy o’ da Blackguard, an ally whose mastery ovah da Fel be well-recognized.

 

The Round Up - Reprise

The Round Up – Reprise

Sumtimes joo jus' got ta pahtay.

Sumtimes joo jus’ got ta pahtay.

Let's keep dis partay bouncin'! UNTZ UNTZ UNTZ UNTZ

Let’s keep dis partay bouncin’! UNTZ UNTZ UNTZ UNTZ

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Repositionin’ demselves ta da west o’ da town, da Grim an’ der allied forces formed up battle lines an’ began anotha push inta Darkshiyah. Teed’s forces, as troo’out da night, responded rapidly an’ tried ta stop da advance. Howevah, da Grim ‘ad bin learnin’ from der enemies all night, an’ da Mandate kept dem strong while der foes faltered. Da Commandah Teed wuz slain, deprivin’ ‘er forces o’ mendin’ spells. Wit’ a savagery befit a wild beast, da Grim an’ Darrethy tore apaht da Alliance defense squad, drivin’ dem firs’ back ta town, den ta retreat from Darkshiyah entirely, leavin’ it… ta da Horde.

 

Yeah, we'd walk away slowly from explosions, too.

Yeah, we’d walk away slowly from explosions, too.

PEACE TROO ANNIHILATION!

Mar 06 2015

First Fire And Then Earth

The magnaron are mysterious in their ways, ancient and inscrutable. Miners excavating an expansion to the Foundry, in support of the Iron Horde’s massive production needs, were horrified to unearth a chamber containing a living magnaron. To their astonishment, Kromog began to assist in their endeavors, and now uses his massive stone fists to hammer out the gigantic plates needed for the Iron Horde’s dreadnaughts and siege machinery.

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Another beast of Draenor has chosen to join forces with the Iron Horde. An unwise choice for an ancient species.  The magnaron known as Kromog fought hard, using its command of the very earth itself to attempt to best the Grim, but in the end, it was for naught.  The Grim press onward through the Blackrock Clan’s stronghold.

Kromog kill

 

Feb 26 2015

The Trains Do Not Run On Time

Known more for his cruelty and cleverness than for brute strength, Thogar oversees the operation of the Grimrail. From the Foundry’s depot, he coordinates the ongoing ground battle against the draenei in Talador, with entire battalions of troops and artillery at his beck and call.

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While some may consider Thogar a quill pushing desk jockey, he is a capable enough warrior to hold off our initial assault until his Grimrail system was able to unload dozens of orcs and artillery upon us.  Swarmed by orcs and explosives, the Grim battled hard, and in the end were triumphant.  The loss of the Operator should slow down the Iron Horde war efforts around Draenor for a good time to come.  A tremendous victory in the grand picture.

Operator Kill

Feb 26 2015

Bring The Steel

Under the banner of the Iron Horde, Blackhand has enlisted Flamebender Ka’graz of te Burning Blade to imbue the Blackrock-forged armaments with the essence of flame.  Along with her assistan, Aknor Steelbringer, Ka’graz toils before an everburning forge in support of the Iron Horde’s conquest of Draenor.

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The Burning Blade champion, Flamebender Ka’graz has thrown in her lot with the Iron Horde, and no mercy was shown to her.  Her companion Aknor Steelbringer, on the other hand, was more than willing to give up his loyalty to the Iron Horde and join the Grim garrison.

Flamebender kill

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Feb 12 2015

The Heart Of A Beast

As a young orc, Darmac quickly rose through the ranks of the Thunderlord as a gifted trainer of beasts. Where others only saw animal instincts, he recognized intellect and drew forth untapped potential from brain and muscle and bone. When the Iron Horde demanded his service, Darmac saw no greater honor than to outfit and train the most savage beasts Draenor had to offer.

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I know not what allure the Iron Horde brings to these wayward souls, but Beastlord Darmac seemed more loyal to his animals than the Iron Horde itself. While he could have proven a valuable ally in the battle against the Blackrock Clan, he chose to assault our forces immediately upon discovering his beast pens.  A pity, he could have trained these savage species for our armies… instead, his corpse will feed them instead.

Beastlord kill