Discover Atheron

Explore Khazdral Forge

The dwarven starting city of Atheron

Beneath the mountain, the Great Forge lights the stone halls of Khazdral Forge. Hammer blows ring through carved vaults as miners return from the depths, smiths work their anvils, and travelers make their way between guild halls and the Hall of the King. Follow the glow of the furnaces into a city built by hands that know stone and steel.

Concept art of Khazdral Forge

The heart of the mountain

Visit the Great Forge, bring your questions to the Temple of Stonefather, and pass through the guild halls where the city’s crafts take shape. Beyond the central halls lie the mines, while goat stables serve travelers heading back toward the surface.

Where to stop

Khazdral Forge architecture and key buildings

Deepdelve Aleworks. Grimna Alebeard keeps the tavern ready for miners, makers, and visitors.

The Ember Anvil. Borin Emberforge equips adventurers with weapons.

Stoneplate Armory. Dagna Stonebrow provides armor for the road beyond the mountain.

Ironshaft Fletchery. Thrainn Copperbolt has bows for those who prefer distance.

Runehearth Potions. Kelda Runebrew prepares potions for the journey.

Temple of Stonefather. High Priest Thrain Stonevein tends the city’s temple.

Meet the people of Khazdral Forge

The city’s rulers, guards, miners, and inventors all have work worth hearing about. Spend time in the halls, and you may find a reason to venture deeper.

Khazdral Forge NPC character concepts

King Durnic Ironmantle. The ruler of Khazdral Forge offers a path into the city’s main adventures.

Magni Coalbrow. An inventor with rune machinery to investigate.

Rurik Hammerdeep. A miner who needs help gathering resources.

Helga Stoneshield. The guard captain calls on adventurers to defend the city.

Durin Alebeard. Find him for a lighter side quest between the harder work.

Celebrate beneath the mountain

Khazdral Forge changes with the seasons. Its holidays fill the halls with forge light, contests, feasts, and ancestral chants. Each celebration brings an activity you can join.

Spring

Ember’s Awakening

Forges are relit and runestones line the streets. Deliver coal to the smiths, or face salamanders invading the mines.

Mini game Forge Rush: hammer glowing ingots before they cool.

Summer

Stonefather’s Games

Strength contests and beer duels fill the halls. Try the hammer toss and watch for cheating in the drinking contests.

Mini game Hammer Toss: aim your throw for the greatest distance.

Autumn

Deepdelve Feast

The taverns overflow with roasts. Join a hunt for the feast, or investigate poisoned ale barrels.

Mini game Mug Relay: carry ale without spilling it.

Winter

Iron Vigil

Fires burn for the ancestors as chants echo through the stone. Recover a lost relic and help protect the ceremony.

Mini game Chant Echo: remember and repeat the runic chants.

Begin in Khazdral Forge

Stock up at the forge, meet the people who keep the mountain strong, and choose a path through the halls or down into the mines. There’s always another chamber to discover beneath Khazdral Forge.