- Not to be confused with Vann.
Vanndar Stormpike | |||||||||||||
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Title | <Stormpike General> | ||||||||||||
Gender | Male | ||||||||||||
Race | Dwarf (Humanoid) | ||||||||||||
Class | Warrior, Mountain king | ||||||||||||
Reaction | Alliance Horde | ||||||||||||
Affiliation(s) | Stormpike Guard, Stormpike clan | ||||||||||||
Occupation | General and leader of the Stormpike Guard[1] | ||||||||||||
Location | Various | ||||||||||||
Status |
Alive (Lore), Killable (WoW) | ||||||||||||
Relative(s) | Tavish Stormpike (cousin) | ||||||||||||
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Vanndar Stormpike is a dwarf mountain king 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.
Background[]
At some point after the Third War, Vanndar Stormpike and the Stormpike Expedition settled in the Alterac Valley to search for natural resources and ancient relics. Despite their intentions, the dwarven presence has sparked heated conflict with the Frostwolf clan to the south, who have vowed to drive the interlopers from their lands, causing conflict between the two factions.[2]
Cataclysm[]
Following the Cataclysm and the invasion of Gilneas, Vanndar Stormpike has formed an alliance with Ivar Bloodfang's pack, the Bloodfang worgen, and has set up base on Purgation Isle where he briefly fought against Kingslayer Orkus and the Horde adventurer.[3][4]
Legion[]
During the third invasion of the Burning Legion, when an Alliance adventurer reached Prestige Rank 2, Vanndar could be found in Stormwind Keep alongside other notable leaders of the Alliance. He was later present at the ceremony hosted by King Anduin Wrynn that congratulated the adventurer for their battles against the Horde, after they received the [Grand Marshal's Medal of Valor] from the High King, as well as an artifact appearance.[5]
Locations[]
Location | Level range | Reaction | Notes |
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Dun Baldar, Alterac Valley | ?? Boss | Alliance Horde | |
Hillsbrad Foothills | ?? Boss | Horde | During [7-30] They Will Never Expect This.... |
Stormwind Keep, Stormwind City | 50 Elite | Alliance | During [7-30] Heroes of the Horde! |
Abilities[]
- Avatar — Increases the Physical damage dealt by the caster by 50% and enhances its armor by 50% for 15 sec.
- Stormbolt — Inflicts X damage to an enemy, stunning it for 5 sec.
- Thunderclap — Inflicts Nature damage to nearby enemies, increasing the time between their attacksand slowing their movement for 10 sec.
Quotes[]
- Gossip
I promise you this much: The Valley will be ours.
- 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!
- I will tell you this much...Alterac Valley will be ours.
- Assist
- Take no prisoners! Drive these heathens from our lands! (Alliance players receive 10/20/30% damage/size increases, gained by turning in [Armor Scraps].)
- 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?
In Hearthstone[]
Vanndar appears as a neutral Legendary minion in the Fractured in Alterac Valley set. His flavor text reads: "His favorite modes of transportation? Van, car, board, bike."
Vanndar also appears as an alternate hero for the Warrior class. His flavor text reads: "Loves freezing temperatures, howling winds, and walking uphill both ways, but HATES the Horde."
He is also a playable Neutral hero in the Duels game mode.
Trivia[]
- Vanndar Stormpike is quoted on the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game card "Electrified Dagger".
- Vanndar appears in Heroes of the Storm as the Alliance core on the Alterac Pass map and as a skin for Muradin.
Relatives[]
This section includes speculation on characters that might be related, usually because they may share a last name. It should not be taken as representing official lore.
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He might be related to General Lena Stormpike.
Gallery[]
- Hearthstone
Vanndar Stormpike alternate hero for the warrior class.
Lead the Stormpikes in Battlegrounds.
Battle Tactics in Duels.
Stand as One in Duels.
Vanndar Stormpike's Avatar ability in Mercenaries.
- Heroes of the Storm
Vanndar Stormpike in the Alterac Pass battleground.
Vanndar fighting Drek'Thar in the Echoes of Alterac event.
Patch changes[]
- Patch 5.4.7 (2014-02-18): Now immune to [Death Grip] and all disarm and daze effects. Health and Damage increased.
- Patch 1.5.0 (2005-06-07): Added.
See also[]
- The Frostwolf Artichoke: Tales of Stormpike Glory, a book on Alterac Valley strategy, written by Vanndar Stormpike himself.
- Vanndar Stormpike, TCG card
- Vanndar's Documents
References[]
- ^ Archived page
- ^ Game Guide/Battlegrounds#Alterac Valley
- ^ [7-30] They Will Never Expect This...
- ^ [7-30] Heroes of the Horde!
- ^ [10-45] A Royal Audience