Brann Bronzebeard

Brann Bronzebeard
Title	<Archaeology Trainer>; <Explorers' League>
Gender	Male
Race	Ironforge dwarf (Humanoid)
Resource	Energy
Reaction	Alliance Horde
Affiliation(s)	Explorers' League, Bronzebeard clan, Kingdom of Ironforge
Former affiliation(s)	Alliance of Lordaeron
Occupation	Leader of the Explorers' League, Archaeologist
Location	Various
Status	Alive
Relative(s)	Elder Bronzebeard, Aegrim, Madoran (ancestors), Magni, Muradin (brothers), Moira (niece), Eimear (sister-in-law), Dagran Thaurissan II (great-nephew)
Student(s)	Harrison Jones
Companion(s)	Glibb (gorilla), Gryphadin (gryphon)

For his delve appearance, see Brann Bronzebeard (delves).

“The answers are here, I can feel it.”

— Brann's on-click greetings

Brann Bronzebeard is the youngest of the three Bronzebeard brothers, with Magni and Muradin being his elders. A noted dwarven historian and veteran of the Second War,^[4] Brann is the leader and an active member of the Explorers' League, following closely in the footsteps of his brother Muradin, one of the founding members of the League.^[5] One of the greatest explorers to ever wander the lands of Azeroth, Brann is recognized and welcomed across the known world. The warm, courageous dwarf has made friends and acquaintances in nearly every charted land - and presumably those uncharted as well.

He has spent many years mapping out the remote corners and hidden nooks of the Eastern Kingdoms for his beloved Explorers' Guild, which he helped to found. With the discovery of Kalimdor, Brann was one of the first dwarves to tread the unknown paths of the ancients.^[6] From the frigid mountains of Northrend to the depths of Uldaman, wherever ancient mysteries call, he will follow.^[7]

Biography

Brann Bronzbebeard went to an archaeology school and used to copy Hilda Hornswaggle's notes.^[8]

Second War

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During the Second War, Brann was a formidable warrior and fought in the Siege of Ironforge. Afterwards he and his brother Muradin were sent by their elder brother, King Magni, to accompany the Alliance army led by Anduin Lothar as they made their way through Khaz Modan to Blackrock Spire.^[9] After Lothar's death, the two followed his lieutenant, Turalyon, in the battle that resulted in the destruction of the Dark Portal.^[10] During the war, he fought forest trolls,^[11] possibly near Blackrock Mountain.

World exploration

Main article: Brann's Journal

Brann in the Un'Goro Crater.

After King Magni helped to found the Explorers' League,^[12] some time before the Third War,^[13] Brann began a journey of discovery to explore the world, at the behest of his brother and the league, to map out the Eastern Kingdoms and eventually Kalimdor.^[14]

During his journey, the celebrated adventurer made his way through the regions of Elwynn Forest and Westfall before filing his last report from the misty jungles of Stranglethorn Vale, and then he went missing. According to his last correspondence, Brann had just uncovered the ruins of an ancient city hidden deep within Stranglethorn when he was beset upon by a band of savage jungle troll headhunters. Presumably, Brann evaded capture, but the only real clue pertaining to his whereabouts came in the form of a vague final sentence: "I resolved to head east…"^[15] Brann apparently was fine, however, and had just explored Zul'Gurub, before he continued his journey in the Eastern Kingdoms heading north.

Months before the Year 25, Brann disappeared and it was known that he was headed towards the continent of Northrend to investigate his brother Muradin's death.^[6] Unknown to the league, he had finally made it to Northrend safely.

Wrath of the Lich King

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Brann in the Halls of Stone.

During the war against the Lich King, Brann traveled to Northrend and was involved in the vents of Frosthold, the city of the Frostborn in Storm Peaks. He was eventually reunited with his brother, Muradin.

If the adventurer completed the achievement to explore all the Northrend, they received a letter from Brann congratulating them on their exploits and offering them the [Tabard of the Explorer].

At some point, Brann led an army and tanks into Ulduar in an effort to discover its secrets, but was driven out by Kologarn as the only survivor of his expedition. Once in Dalaran, Brann delivered his report to Rhonin and Jaina Proudmoore, and kept referring to a malevolent "presence" he felt within Ulduar, the presence of the unchained Yogg-Saron.^[16]

He later a second assault against Ulduar, this time with the aid of the adventurers and the Kirin Tor, and could be heard communicating with them over the radio during the push towards Flame Leviathan. After the Flame Leviathan was destroyed, Brann could be found within the Archivum, where he used the Archivum Console to learn about Algalon the Observer, the Reply-Code Omega, and the status of the Keepers within Ulduar. Following the defeat of Algalon, Brann could briefly be seen in Dalaran as Rhonin transmited the Reply-Code Omega from the Eventide.^[17]

Brann with Earthen Protectors in the Halls of Stone.
Brann and Archmage Rhydian discuss their next move.
Brann in Ulduar.
Brann accessing the Archivum Console.

Elemental Unrest

As earthquakes began to occur across the planet, Brann found some ancient, unusual tablets in Ulduar. The Explorers' League's preliminary reports stated that they may be able to help with understanding the situation. Brann was sure that the tablets would point in the right direction, and completed plans to ship them to his brother Magni in Ironforge. As he waited for the tablets to arrive, King Magni called a meeting of the Alliance leadership, including Lady Jaina Proudmoore, to gather in King Varian Wrynn's throne room in Stormwind City. Magni explained the potential of the tablets to the other leaders, and conveyed his confidence in Brann's certainty.^[18]

The Shattering

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After Magni's "death", Brann and Muradin were nowhere to be found as gryphons were sent after them but without success. Both were to take Magni's crown. However, Moira appeared in Ironforge outranking them because she was the legitimate heir.^[19]

Cataclysm

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Brann finding treasures in Uldum.

Following the Cataclysm, Brann can be found in the newly-opened region of Uldum in southern Kalimdor.

When his lazy butt finally kicks in the Harrison Jones and the Temple of Uldum, he wants to go to the Cradle of the Ancients. When the adventurers arrive there in the The Coffer of Promise, he's got what he was looking for and finishes up going to Halls of Origination to wrap things up there.

Brann beats Harrison Jones to the Coffer of Promise.
Brann in the Halls of Origination.

Mists of Pandaria

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Brann as an Archaeology trainer.

Following the discovery of Pandaria, Brann could be found at the Seat of Knowledge, home base of the Lorewalkers in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms, as an archaeology trainer selling useful items in exchange for Restored Artifacts.

He later led an expedition to the ruins of Mogujia. There, with the help of the Alliance heroes, he found a sha touched claw which he brought back to the Shrine of Seven Stars for further study. The Sha energy however, escaped containment and contaminated some of the Alliance footmen. Prince Anduin Wrynn and an Alliance Champion set off to cleanse those contaminated from the Sha's influence. Brann is seen in the Shrine of Seven Stars summit, where the Alliance dignitaries and allies discuss the pros and cons of using Sha power. Though he doesn't like the look of the Sha, he acquiesced that it doesn't hurt to study it. It was ultimately voted to ban its use. After the Alliance discovered that Garrosh is looking for the Divine Bell, Brann accompanied Sarannha Skyglaive and her expedition to the Ruins of Korune.

Legion

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At the beginning of the third invasion of the Burning Legion, Advisor Belgrum messaged Brann that his brother Magni, having been petrified from the using the Ulduar tablets four years previously, had reawakened. Claiming to have information about how to defeat the Burning Legion, and mentioning Ulduar, Brann sought out Khadgar and the adventurer at Dalaran to meet his brother and find out what he knew, although Brann admited he was not sure if Magni was crazy, or even his oldest brother at all.^[20]

After rescuing Magni from Legion agents trying to probe his mind, Brann and the others are led to the Celestial Planetarium and learn that Azeroth is a titan who has chosen the transformed Magni as her speaker. Magni informs Brann and Khadgar that the Pillars of Creation are needed to seal the portal at the Tomb of Sargeras, and as Khadgar leaves for Karazhan to learn their location, Brann stays behind to catch up with Magni.^[21]

At some point, Brann introduced Grif Wildheart to Prustaga.^[22] He later visited various Explorer's League camps across the Broken Isles to work with adventurers interested in archaeology.

Legionfall

Azeroth contacted Magni and told him about a lost titan vault near the Maelstrom, though as Magni would explain to Brann she did not do so in words but rather in "feelings". Magni felt that this mission from Azeroth had something to do with the Light and High Priest of the Conclave, so he and Brann traveled to Netherlight Temple to contact them. Magni, Brann, the High Priest, and Betild Deepanvil took a submarine from Azsuna to an area of the Great Sea northeast of the Maelstrom, where they discovered the Primordial Observatory. After identifying Magni as the Speaker, Caretaker WH12-B4NG revealed to the four of them that the vault holds three seekers: creatures that were long ago infused with the Light by the titans to help the watchers by speeding them to sites of corruption. Magni realized that finding the seekers was the reason Azeroth directed him to the vault.

One of the three seekers had been affected by the Void, prompting WH12-B4NG to initiate the vault's sanitation protocol. After the guardians of the vault were fought off and WH12-B4NG powered down. Magni realized that Azeroth knew the High Priest would protect the seekers from the Void that would have overtaken the vault before long, and that was why she had contacted him. Magni, Brann, Betild, and the High Priest returned to Netherlight Temple with the seekers.^[23]

Before the Storm

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He and Gelbin Mekkatorque sent Sapphronetta Flivvers to Silithus to examine Azerite.^[24]

Battle for Azeroth

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At the beginning of the Fourth War, Brann could be found aboard the Wind's Redemption docked at Boralus in Kul Tiras. He then traveled to Fort Victory at Nazmir, on Zandalar, where he attempted to get the blood trolls to ally with the Alliance against the Horde, but it ended as a failure. Brann later served as the Alliance's companion through the Underrot and Uldir, ending in the defeat of G'huun, while the Horde adventurer wass accompanied by Princess Talanji instead.

At some point, Brann helped the dwarf hero to reforge the armor of Aegrim Bronzebeard, earning their heritage armor.

Alongside his brother Magni, Brann later traveled to Uldir to bring MOTHER to the Chamber of Heart so that she could analyze Azeroth and find a way to heal her. However, it would take "77 cycles" for MOTHER's analysis to finish and so Magni told the adventurer he'd contact them then.^[25]

He also made an appearance at the Maker's Ascent in Uldum during the Assault in Uldum, along with several other members of the league.

Exploring Azeroth

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Following the war against the Jailer, Brann and his brothers made the trip to Northrend to check on the state of the land and their old allies.^[26]

The Vow Eternal

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A few years later, Brann and his family were among those who attended the wedding of Lor'themar Theron and Thalyssra. During the reception, they spoke with Zekhan and Wrathion.^[27]

The War Within

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In the Portrait Room.

Along with his nephew Dagran, Brann came to the Visitor Center in Dalaran where he was observing the new tomes. An adventurer approached them and told them about Magni's injury. They rushed to the Portrait Room to see him.^[28]

Soon after Magni awakened, the Council of Six moved Dalaran to Khaz Algar, where it was ultimately destroyed by Xal'atath.^[29] By unknown means Brann had been polymorphed into a sheep.^[30] After Queensguard Zirix and his forces were driven off, Brann joined the other survivors in Dornogal.^[31] Determined to not let Khaz Algar go unexplored Brann established the Delver's Headquarters,^[32] and would personally accompany adventurers in Delves.

In time the pair would run afoul of Zekvir, Hand of the Harbinger. Once they were strong enough, Brann and allies ventured into Zekvir's Lair and put an end to the Nerubian hulk.^[33]

Brann with his family watching over Magni.
Brann at the Delver's Headquarters.

As a vendor

Brann Bronzebeard
Item	Cost
[Crate of Dwarven Archaeology Fragments]	1
[Crate of Draenei Archaeology Fragments]	1
[Crate of Fossil Archaeology Fragments]	1
[Crate of Night Elf Archaeology Fragments]	1
[Crate of Nerubian Archaeology Fragments]	1
[Crate of Orc Archaeology Fragments]	1
[Crate of Tol'vir Archaeology Fragments]	1
[Crate of Troll Archaeology Fragments]	1
[Crate of Vrykul Archaeology Fragments]	1
[Lorewalker's Map]	1
[Lorewalker's Lodestone]	1
[Mantid Artifact Sonic Locator]	1

Locations

Notable appearances

Location

Level range

Health range

Halls of Stone

80

5	32,052
5H	40,065

Ulduar

80

33,204

Uldum

85

5,502

Seat of Knowledge

80

23,778

Shrine of Seven Stars

90

2,363,646

Dalaran

110

1,827,200

[10-45] The Diamond King

100

19,570,800

Broken Isles

110

27,410

Nazmir

111 - 120

2,992,400 - 8,646,000

Uldir

110

2,636,902

Abilities

Mortal Strike - Inflicts weapon damage and leaves the target wounded, reducing the effectiveness of any healing by 25% for 5 sec.
Stealth - Puts the caster in stealth mode. Lasts until cancelled.