Eric "The Swift"
- This article is about the lore of the character. For his appearance in boss encounters, see The Lost Dwarves (tactics) and The Lost Dwarves (Legacy of Tyr).
 Eric "The Swift" | |
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| Gender | Male |
| Race | Dwarf (Humanoid) |
| Resource | Rage |
| Affiliation(s) | The Lost Dwarves, Ironforge |
| Location | Various |
| Status | Alive |
| Relative(s) | Baelog, Olaf (brothers) |
Eric "The Swift" (sometimes spelled Erik)[1][2] is one of the Lost Dwarves. He is not as strong as his brothers Baelog or Olaf but instead favors speed in combat, charging into enemies to stun them with his helm, and provides utility for the trio with healing potions.[3][4]
Biography
World of Warcraft
Seeking fame and fortune, the Lost Dwarves took on a contract from the Explorers' League to clear a path for a group of researchers in Uldaman, but instead they ended up getting hopelessly lost inside the complex[4] just before the troggs awoke and overran the dig site. The brothers became trapped behind enemy lines at Dig Two,[5] where they spent a lot of time killing and dismembering Stonevault troggs,[6] before they were found by Alliance adventurers sent by Prospector Stormpike.[5] Since the brothers were stuck at Dig Two, Baelog informed the adventurers about a method he'd found to open the Chamber of Khaz'mul in their stead and told them to report back to Stormpike.[7] When Horde adventurers entered Uldaman, Eric and his brothers fought them to keep the secrets of the vault and the Explorers' League from falling into Horde hands.[4]
Cataclysm
The Lost Dwarves made it out of Uldaman to Dragon's Mouth in the Badlands. Rheastrasza enlisted them to help an Alliance adventurer kill the leaders of the black dragonflight that had invaded the region in search of the purified black dragon egg.[8] The adventurer practiced with the dwarves, with Eric demonstrating his utility skills,[3] after which the brothers helped the adventurer kill Velarok the Annihilator,[9] General Jirakka, Moldarr,[10] and finally Nyxondra[11] before parting ways with them.[12]
Warlords of Draenor
The Lost Dwarves traveled to Draenor to participate in the war against the Iron Horde, but got imprisoned in the Bloodmaul Slag Mines for several days before escaping.[13] The brothers returned to the Slag Mines several times, since Eric and Baelog believed that there was treasure at the bottom. In the escape from one such trip, Eric rushed ahead to find a quick exit while Baelog held up the rear with his sword.[14]
Dragonflight
The Lost Dwarves returned to Uldaman in search of riches and fame.[15] Although they knew from their last visit how to open the Chamber of Khaz'mul with the Staff of Prehistoria, the presence of the trogg chieftain Bromach in the Map Chamber kept them out and forced them to stay in their old camp at Dig Two,[16] where they spent so much time digging for riches that it muddled their senses and made them unable to tell friend from foe. When adventurers entered Uldaman in search of the Discs of Tyr, the Lost Dwarves therefore attacked them in the belief that they were intruders who wanted to steal their riches. The adventurers defeated the dwarves, causing their heads to clear. In gratitude,[15] the dwarves opened the Chamber of Khaz'mul for the adventurers and helped them enter the Hall of the Keepers.[16] As the adventurers progressed through the vault's defenses, the Lost Dwarves stayed behind to search for treasures in Sentinel Talondras and Emberon's rooms while the adventurers kept going in search of the Discs.[17]
Later, the Lost Dwarves appeared out of a time portal at Eon's Fringe in Thaldraszus. Before a Timewalker could help get them home, the brothers decided to visit Valdrakken. Eric went to the top of the Seat of the Aspects, where he became besotted with Alexstrasza in her dragon form. He agreed to go back to Eon's Fringe after adventurers took a picture of him and the Dragonqueen.[18]
Locations
| Locations | |||
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| Zone | Level range | Reaction | Notes |
| Dragon's Mouth, Badlands[20.6, 56.0] | 15-30 | Alliance Horde | |
| Uldaman | 15-30 Boss | Alliance Horde | Part of the Lost Dwarves boss encounter. |
| Uldaman: Legacy of Tyr | 12-72 Boss | Alliance Horde/Alliance Horde | Part of the Lost Dwarves boss encounter. |
| Seat of the Aspects, Valdrakken | 10-70 | Alliance Horde | Objective of  [70 Daily] Lost Time-Lost Vikings. |
Abilities
- Badlands
Eric's Charge 25 yd range — Eric charges an enemy, inflicting X Physical damage, and stunning it for 3 sec. Instant. (15 sec cooldown)
Eric's Pocket Potion — Heals all vikings by X over 10 sec. Instant. (2 min cooldown)
Quests
- Badlands
[15-30] The Swift, the Fierce, and the Stout 
- [15-30] Eric, the Utility Dwarf
Quotes
- Legacy of Tyr
- Main article: The Lost Dwarves (Legacy of Tyr)#Quotes
- Main article: Uldaman: Legacy of Tyr#Narrative
- Valdrakken during [70 Daily] Lost Time-Lost Vikings
- Main article: Lost Time-Lost Vikings#Notes
Items
Eric is the former owner of the following items:
[Eric's Chewin' Stick]
[Erik's High-Performance Armbands]
[Helm of the Swift]
[Horned Viking Helmet]
[Treads of the Swift]
[Worn Running Boots]
Trivia
- Eric is based on Erik the Swift, one of the Lost Vikings in Blizzard's classic game series of the same name. His red clothes and his abilities in his different appearances are based on those of Erik, who can run faster than the other Vikings and destroy walls and enemies by charging into them with his helmet in The Lost Vikings.
- In Dragonflight, Eric is voiced by Michael Sorich, who also voices the Lost Viking Erik in Heroes of the Storm.
Patch changes
- Patch 4.0.3a (2010-11-23): Added in Badlands.
See also
References
- ^ [Erik's High-Performance Armbands]
- ^ [Helm of the Swift]
- ^ a b [15-30] Eric, the Utility Dwarf
- ^ a b c The Lost Dwarves encounter Adventure Guide and abilities
- ^ a b [40D] The Lost Dwarves
- ^
[Baelog's Big Book of Recipes]
- ^ [40D] The Hidden Chamber
- ^ [15-30] The Swift, the Fierce, and the Stout
- ^ [15-30] The Wrath of a Dragonflight
- ^ [15-30] Their Hunt Continues
- ^
[15-30] The Sorrow and the Fury
- ^ [15-30] The Hidden Clutch
- ^ [40H] Time-Lost Vikings
- ^ [40H Daily] Like A Dwarf In A Mine
- ^ a b The Lost Dwarves (Legacy of Tyr) Adventure Guide, abilities, and quotes
- ^ a b Map Chamber#Quotes
- ^ Hall of the Keepers#Quotes
- ^ [70 Daily] Lost Time-Lost Vikings