Old Ironforge

Old Ironforge (also known as the Hall of Thanes or the Assembly of Thanes ) is an area located under the dwarven capital of Ironforge. It is here that attempted a titan ritual to commune with the earth and was turned into diamond.

RPG Background
The Hall of Thanes is a massive, natural cavern complex. It is located in Ironforge's lowest depths. The area is a true marvel of organic stone formation: no dwarf has touched this area with pick or chisel. Ironforge's kings are buried in the Hall of Thanes, and the old throne is here as well. Also within this cavernous area is the ancient, weathered Iron Forge - perhaps the greatest titan artifact ever unearthed. The dwarves do not use this holy anvil, but keep it near their honored dead and the seat of their power. believes that as dwarves uncover more truths about their ancestry, they will find greater uses for the Iron Forge. He believes the titans must have given it to them for a reason.

Note that most of these features did not make it into the released version of this area.

In World of Warcraft


In the High Seat of Ironforge, there is an open door to the left of the entrance. This door leads to the underground chamber of Old Ironforge. , petrified as a result of events taking place during The Shattering, is present, as are, , some , and three large tomes.

Old Ironforge has always been present in-game, but its entrance was closed off until Patch 4.1.0.