Before the disastrous events of the Cataclysm, Magni Bronzebeard, former king of Ironforge, underwent an ancient ritual to commune with the earth in an attempt to find answers and guidance for his people. But he did not receive those answers in quite the manner he expected; after completing the ritual, Magni became one with the earth, transformed into a diamond statue deep within his capital.

In the aftermath of his apparent demise, Magni's estranged daughter Moira returned home intending to rule Ironforge, but ultimately found herself sharing power with dwarven clan leaders Falstad Wildhammer and Muradin Bronzebeard. Only a tenuous peace keeps the rival dwarves from giving in to old hatreds, and news of a change in the former king may risk plunging the city into turmoil…