Blackrock Spire

Blackrock Spire, also known as Castle of Blackhand, or simply BRS is adungeon hub divided in two large sections, Lower, for level 55-60 players andUpper Blackrock Spire, for level 100 players. It's situated on the higher levels ofBlackrock Mountain. The lower spire is inhabited by the remnants of the Dark Horde - orcs, ogres and forest trolls and their allies, the black dragonflight led once by the son of Deathwing, Nefarian.

History

 * Main article: Blackrock Mountain

The mighty fortress carved within the fiery bowels of Blackrock Mountain was designed by the master dwarf-mason, Franclorn Forgewright. Intended to be the symbol of Dark Iron power, the fortress was held by the sinister dwarves for centuries. However,Nefarian - the cunning son of the Dragon Aspect Deathwing - had other plans for the great keep.

Nefarian and his draconic minions took control of the upper spire and made war on the dwarves' holdings in the mountain's volcanic depths. The dragon has carved out a swath of the spire and set the generals of his increasingly large army - including Rend Blackhand, the warchief of the Dark Horde - to defend the peak while he continued his sinister experiments. The spawn of Nefarian continued to creep from Blackrock Spire - and did so until the keep was broken.[1]