Vanndar Stormpike

Vanndar Stormpike, often referred (by player characters) to as Vann, is a level ?? elite boss dwarf and the leader of the Stormpike Expedition in Alterac Valley. Vanndar rules from his fortress of Dun Baldar in the northern part of the Valley. If he is defeated, the Alliance loses the battleground. He seems to be a mountain king.

Background
Vanndar Stormpike seeks to find artifacts that may reveal more about the heritage of his people. His pursuit to find artifacts leads into the sacred land where the Frostwolf clan dwell, causing conflict between the two.

, a book on Alterac Valley strategy, written by Vanndar Stormpike himself.

Cataclysm
Following the Shattering and the threats on Gilneas, Vanndar Stormpike has formed an alliance with Ivar Bloodfang's pack the Bloodfang worgens and has set up base on Purgation Isle.

Abilities

 * Melees for about 14k with absolutly no armor. This is buffed by 25/56/95/144% depending on the number of marshals up. (level 80 damage)
 * Avatar: Increases the Physical damage dealt by the caster by 50% and enhances its armor by 50% for 15 sec.
 * Storm Bolt: Throws a hammer at an enemy, inflicting 150 nature damage and stunning the target for 8 sec.
 * As with many bosses, he is immune to most crowd control abilities and incapacitating effects.
 * Thunder Clap inflicts 71 to 79 nature damage and time between attacks increased by 33%. Movement speed reduced by 40% for 10 seconds.

If Vanndar has any marshals up, his damage and health are buffed by 25% for each marshal. However, the buff is applied seperately. So he will have 25% more damage with 1 marshal, 56% more damage and health at 2 marshals. 95% at 3 marshals, and 144% with all 4 up. This is compared to his base damage and health.

Quotes

 * Aggro: Soldiers of Stormpike, your General is under attack! I require aid! Come! Come! Slay these mangy Frostwolf dogs.
 * Reset: You'll never get me out of me bunker, heathens!
 * Take no prisoners! Drive these heathens from our lands! (Alliance players receive 10/20/30% damage/size increases, gained by turning in [Polished Armor Scraps]
 * I will tell you this much...Alterac Valley will be ours.
 * Raid wipe: Why don't ya try again without yer cheap tactics, pansies! Or are you too chicken?
 * Your attacks are weak! Go practice on some rabbits and come back when you're stronger.
 * We will not be swayed from our mission!
 * It'll take more than you rabble to bring me down!
 * We, the Alliance, will prevail!
 * The Stormpike clan bows to no one, especially the horde!
 * Is that the best you can do?