he mighty fortress carved within the fiery bowels of Blackrock Mountain was designed by the master dwarf-mason,
Franclorn Forgewright. Intended to be the symbol of Dark Iron power, the fortress was held by the sinister dwarves
for centuries. However, Nefarian - the cunning son of the dragon, Deathwing - had other plans for the great keep.
He and his draconic minions took control of the upper Spire and made war on the
dwarves' holdings in the mountain's
volcanic depths, which serve as the seat of power for Ragnaros the Firelord. Ragnaros has uncovered the secret to
creating life from stone and plans to build an army of unstoppable
golems to aid him in conquering the whole of Blackrock Mountain.