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|name=Blackrock Spire
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[[File:blackrock mountain.jpg|thumbnail|Blackrock Mountain]]
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'''Blackrock Spire''', also known as '''Castle of Blackhand''', or simply '''BRS''' is a [[dungeon]] divided in two large sections, '''[[Upper Blackrock Spire|Upper]]''' and '''[[Lower Blackrock Spire|Lower]]''' Blackrock Spire. It's situated on the higher levels of [[Blackrock Mountain]], and is inhabited by the [[Dark Horde]] - [[orc]]s, [[ogre]]s and [[forest troll]]s led by [[Rend Blackhand|Warchief Rend Blackhand]] - as well as their allies, the [[black dragonflight]] led by the son of [[Deathwing]], [[Nefarian]] (also known by the name '''Blackwing''' and his alias, Lord [[Victor Nefarius]]).
   
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Deep inside '''Upper Blackrock Spire''' is an instance portal leading into [[Blackwing Lair]], where '''Nefarian''' makes his home. Players can get [[Instance attunement|attuned]] to the raid, allowing access from outside of the instance, by doing a quest in '''Upper Blackrock Spire'''.
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Furbolgs from [[Northrend]] with white fur are called '''polar furbolg'''.<ref name="APG10">''[[Alliance Player's Guide]]'', page 10</ref><ref name="battle.net">http://www.battle.net/war3/neutral/polarfurbolgs.shtml</ref> However, not all furbolgs in Northrend are polar furbolgs.
  
   
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Polar furbolgs are white (an analogy to [[polar bear]]s).<ref name="APG10"/> In Warcraft III, polar furbolgs are white or very light colored (white with light pink shade, etc).<ref name="battle.net"/>
  
   
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:'' The 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. ''
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The [[Frostpaw tribe]] represents polar furbolg in WoW.{{fact}}
  
   
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When the Horde first arrived in Azeroth, they invaded the upper portion of the Dark Iron's fortress in Blackrock Mountain, Blackrock Spire, and claimed it as their base of operations. They held it until Alliance forces routed the Horde from their capital, in [[Assault on Blackrock Spire|one of the last major battles]] of the [[Second War]].
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:''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. Realizing that the dwarves were led by the mighty [[fire elemental]], [[Ragnaros]] - Nefarian vowed to crush his enemies and claim the whole of Blackrock mountain for himself. ''
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Blackrock Spire, the site of arguably one of the most terrible battles ever to ravage Azeroth,<ref name=MM&M47>''[[More Magic and Mayhem]]'', pg. 47</ref> such as the [[Assault on Blackrock Spire]].
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It is also home to a [[ley line]] pattern of incredible martial potency.<ref name=MM&M47/>
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Upper and Lower Blackrock Spire also gain their names from real world rocky outlets off the coast of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Helena#Geography Saint Helena].
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'''The RPG also gave a description of the Spire, although this seem to have retconned:'''
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[[Franclorn Forgewright]] built this grand fortress as the new home of the Dark Iron dwarves after their idiotic summoning of Ragnaros destroyed much of the mountain range. Nefarion, a dragon lieutenant, had other plans, and drove the dwarves to the dungeon in his attempt to seize the fortress. He and his forces cannot take the lower depths of the complex, as Ragnaros still wields power there.<ref> [[Lands of Conflict]], pg 42</ref>
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== Geography ==
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The entrance is located by following the broad circular road up and around to the northeast corner of the large central chamber [[The Molten Span]]. Enter the ruined buildings there and proceed upwards until you find a narrow doorway.
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[[File:Blackrock Spire.jpg|thumbnail|Blackrock Spire entrance]]
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File:WorldMap-BlackrockSpire1.jpg
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File:WorldMap-BlackrockSpire2.jpg
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File:WorldMap-BlackrockSpire3.jpg
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File:WorldMap-BlackrockSpire4.jpg
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File:WorldMap-BlackrockSpire5.jpg
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</gallery>
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{| class="darktable"
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| [[Blackrock Stadium]] • [[Chamber of Battle]] • [[Dragonspire Hall]] • [[The Furnace]] • [[Hall of Binding]] • [[Hall of Blackhand]] • [[Halycon's Lair]] • [[Hordemar City]] • [[Mok'Doom]] • [[The Rookery]] • [[Skitterweb Tunnels]] • [[Spire Throne]] • [[The Storehouse]] • [[Tazz'Alaor]]
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==Resources==
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*[[Leather]]
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**[[Heavy Scorpid Scale]] (Skinning level 50-55 [[scorpid]]s)
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**[[Red Dragonscale]] (Skinning level 50-60 elite [[whelp]]s and [[wyrmkin]])
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*{{RaceIconExt|Beetle}} [[Beetle]]s (critters)
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*{{RaceIconExt|Nefarian}} [[Black dragon]]s (one, [[Lord Victor Nefarius]])
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*{{RaceIconExt|SpawnBlack}} [[Black dragonspawn]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|DrakonidBlack}} [[Black dragonflight|Black]] [[drakonid]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|WhelpBlack}} [[Black whelp]]s
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*{{RaceIconExt|WhelpBlue}} [[Blue whelp]]s (one, [[Awbee]])
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*{{RaceIconExt|DrakeChromatic}} [[Chromatic drake]] (one, [[Gyth]])
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*{{RaceIconExt|SpawnViolet}} [[Chromatic dragonflight|Chromatic]] [[dragonspawn]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|WhelpViolet}} [[Chromatic whelp]]s
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*{{RaceIconExt|CoreHound}} [[Core hound]]s (one, [[the Beast]])
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*{{RaceIconExt|DireTroll}} [[Dire troll]]s
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*{{RaceIconExt|Fire}} [[Fire elemental]]s
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*{{RaceIcon|ForestTroll|Male}}{{RaceIcon|ForestTroll|Female}} [[Forest troll]]s
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*{{RaceIconExt|Ghost}} [[Ghost]]s
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*{{RaceIcon|Gnome|Male}} [[Gnome]]s (one, [[Finkle Einhorn]])
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*{RaceIcon|Goblin|Female}} [[Goblin]]s (one, [[Bijou]])
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*{{RaceIcon|Ogre|Male}} [[Ogre]]s
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*{{RaceIcon|Orc|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Orc|Female}} [[Orc]]s
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*{{RaceIconExt|Rat}} [[Rat]]s (critters)
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*{RaceIconExt|DragonRed}} [[Red dragon]]s (one, [[Vaelan]])
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*{{RaceIconExt|Roach}} [[Roach]]es (critters)
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*{{RaceIconExt|Scorpid}} [[Scorpid]]s
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*{{RaceIconExt|Spider}} [[Spider]]s
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*{{RaceIconExt|Wolf}} [[Wolves]]
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==Layout==
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{{seealso|Lower Blackrock Spire|Upper Blackrock Spire}}.
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Blackrock Spire is divided into two large sections. The two sections split off near the entrance of the dungeon. The [[Lower Blackrock Spire|Lower Spire]], or '''LBRS''' makes up for the main chunk of the instance and can be found on the right side if looking from the entrance. The [[Upper Blackrock Spire|Upper Spire]] or '''UBRS''' makes up for the rest of the area, and is found on the left side if standing at the same place.
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==Patch changes==
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*{{Patch 4.0.3a|note=Upper Blackrock Spire is now a 5-man dungeon.}}
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*{{Patch 3.3.0|note=The minimum level requirement on the Blackrock Spire Meeting Stone has been set to level 15.}}
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*{{Patch 3.0.8|note=Upper Blackrock Spire no longer requires the [[Seal of Ascension]] to be accessed.}}
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*{{Patch 1.10.0|note=The instance is now capped at ten players.}}
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*{{Patch 1.4.0|note=The minimum level requirement on the Blackrock Spire Meeting Stone has been properly assigned.}}
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Image:Blackrock_Spire.png|Blackrock Spire being guarded during Warcraft I.
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Image:Warcraft orcs and humans.png|Blackrock during the First War.
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Image:War Chief victorious.png|Warchief Orgrim Doomhammer after winning the First War.
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Revision as of 17:43, 13 December 2011

Blackrock Spire
BRS
Blackrock Spire loading screen
Location Blackrock Mountain
Race(s) Black dragon Black dragon
Chromatic dragon Chromatic dragon
OrcOrc Orc
OgreOgre Ogre
Forest trollForest troll Forest troll
Instance info
Type Dungeon
Advised level 55-65
Player limit 5
Blackrock Mountain
Blackrock mountain

Blackrock Mountain

Blackrock Spire bosses

Blackrock Spire bosses

Blackrock Spire, also known as Castle of Blackhand, or simply BRS is a dungeon divided in two large sections, Upper and Lower Blackrock Spire. It's situated on the higher levels of Blackrock Mountain, and is inhabited by the Dark Horde - orcs, ogres and forest trolls led by Warchief Rend Blackhand - as well as their allies, the black dragonflight led by the son of Deathwing, Nefarian (also known by the name Blackwing and his alias, Lord Victor Nefarius).

Deep inside Upper Blackrock Spire is an instance portal leading into Blackwing Lair, where Nefarian makes his home. Players can get attuned to the raid, allowing access from outside of the instance, by doing a quest in Upper Blackrock Spire.

History

From the World Dungeons page on the official World of Warcraft Community Site:

The 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.

When the Horde first arrived in Azeroth, they invaded the upper portion of the Dark Iron's fortress in Blackrock Mountain, Blackrock Spire, and claimed it as their base of operations. They held it until Alliance forces routed the Horde from their capital, in one of the last major battles of the Second War.

From the World Dungeons page on the official World of Warcraft Community Site:

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. Realizing that the dwarves were led by the mighty fire elemental, Ragnaros - Nefarian vowed to crush his enemies and claim the whole of Blackrock mountain for himself.

Blackrock Spire, the site of arguably one of the most terrible battles ever to ravage Azeroth,[1] such as the Assault on Blackrock Spire.

It is also home to a ley line pattern of incredible martial potency.[1]

Upper and Lower Blackrock Spire also gain their names from real world rocky outlets off the coast of Saint Helena.

Icon-RPG This section contains information from the Warcraft RPG which is considered non-canon.

The RPG also gave a description of the Spire, although this seem to have retconned: Franclorn Forgewright built this grand fortress as the new home of the Dark Iron dwarves after their idiotic summoning of Ragnaros destroyed much of the mountain range. Nefarion, a dragon lieutenant, had other plans, and drove the dwarves to the dungeon in his attempt to seize the fortress. He and his forces cannot take the lower depths of the complex, as Ragnaros still wields power there.[2]

Geography

The entrance is located by following the broad circular road up and around to the northeast corner of the large central chamber The Molten Span. Enter the ruined buildings there and proceed upwards until you find a narrow doorway.

Blackrock Spire

Blackrock Spire entrance

  • WorldMap-BlackrockSpire1.jpg
  • WorldMap-BlackrockSpire2.jpg
  • WorldMap-BlackrockSpire3.jpg
  • WorldMap-BlackrockSpire4.jpg
  • WorldMap-BlackrockSpire5.jpg
  • WorldMap-BlackrockSpire6.jpg
  • WorldMap-BlackrockSpire7.jpg
Blackrock Stadium • Chamber of Battle • Dragonspire Hall • The Furnace • Hall of Binding • Hall of Blackhand • Halycon's Lair • Hordemar City • Mok'Doom • The Rookery • Skitterweb Tunnels • Spire Throne • The Storehouse • Tazz'Alaor

Resources

Dungeon denizens

Layout

See also: Lower Blackrock Spire, Upper Blackrock Spire.

Blackrock Spire is divided into two large sections. The two sections split off near the entrance of the dungeon. The Lower Spire, or LBRS makes up for the main chunk of the instance and can be found on the right side if looking from the entrance. The Upper Spire or UBRS makes up for the rest of the area, and is found on the left side if standing at the same place.

Patch changes

  • Cataclysm Patch 4.0.3a (2010-11-23): Upper Blackrock Spire is now a 5-man dungeon.
  • Wrath-Logo-Small Patch 3.3.0 (2009-12-08): The minimum level requirement on the Blackrock Spire Meeting Stone has been set to level 15.
  • Wrath-Logo-Small Patch 3.0.8 (2009-01-20): Upper Blackrock Spire no longer requires the Inv jewelry ring 01 [Seal of Ascension] to be accessed.
  • WoW Icon update Patch 1.10.0 (2006-03-28): The instance is now capped at ten players.
  • WoW Icon update Patch 1.4.0 (2005-04-19): The minimum level requirement on the Blackrock Spire Meeting Stone has been properly assigned.
  • WoW Icon update Patch 1.3.0 (2005-03-07):
    • The instances is now capped at fifteen players.
    • Some Blackrock Spire bosses will now properly display their true level, instead of being considered world bosses (who do not display level).

Gallery

Screenshots
  • Blackrock Spire.png

    Blackrock Spire being guarded during Warcraft I.

  • Warcraft orcs and humans.png

    Blackrock during the First War.

  • War Chief victorious.png

    Warchief Orgrim Doomhammer after winning the First War.

Reference list

 
  1. ^ a b More Magic and Mayhem, pg. 47
  2. ^ Lands of Conflict, pg 42

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