Unofficial fan reference · game data patch 9.0 (Sep 24, 2026)

Dwarfs · Immortal Empires

Karaz-a-Karak

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Faction leader

Thorgrim Grudgebearer

Thorgrim Grudgebearer

Karaz-a-Karak

High King Thorgrim continues his Age of Reckoning, setting out to crush those with unanswered transgressions starting with those in the shadow of Everpeak itself.

Age of Retribution
  • All commandments have more powerful effects
  • High King Decrees: +1
  • Can gain extra High King Decrees through some of Thorgrim's unique skills
  • Recruit rank: +3 for Hammerers units
  • Upkeep: -15% for Longbeards and Hammerers units
  • Diplomatic relations: +20 with Dwarfs
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Thorgrim Grudgebearer is the current High King of the Dwarfs. He is a throwback to the High Kings of old - eager for new conquests, mighty in battle, and a merciless enemy. Yet upon his worn brow, there also sits great wisdom, and he is able to uphold the ancient traditions as well as to accept (if not embrace) needed changes, such as alliances and new technology. Thorgrim is forever brooding upon how to return his people to their former glory. As the ultimate ruler of the Dwarfs, the Great Book of Grudges is entrusted into his keeping. It is Thorgrim’s avowed wish to avenge every single entry contained in that voluminous tome. Such is his resolve that he has already rejuvenated the Karaz Ankor. Tales of his deeds, and the long list of grudges already struck out, fill his grim warriors with the feeling that the Dwarfs have long done without: hope. A new age of retribution has begun.

Faction effects

  • Stance
  • Magic item drop chance from battle: -12%
  • Income from post-battle loot: -60%
  • Battering rams: +1 per siege item constructed (all armies)
  • Siege towers: +2 per siege item constructed (all armies)

Source: factions, start_pos_factions and start_pos_regions (campaigns wh3_main_combi and wh3_main_chaos), frontend_faction_leaders and faction_groups, patch 9.0.