73: Chaos Dwarf & Hobgoblin Heroes | Warhammer Old World Lore
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February 25, 2026 · 1h 5m · Season 1 · Episode 73
About this episode
This episode explores key figures in Chaos Dwarf society and their methods of maintaining power.
In this episode we have a look at the most important figures in Chaos Dwarf society, focusing on how their power is exercised through sorcery, industry, cruelty, and political intrigue. We start with Astragoth Ironhand, the ancient High Priest of Hashut and de facto ruler of Zharr-Naggrund, whose mastery of dark sorcery, religious authority, and mechanical augmentation has allowed him to dominate Chaos Dwarf politics for centuries despite the creeping Curse of Stone. We then turn to Drazhoath the Ashen, a rival Sorcerer-Prophet exiled to the Black Fortress who transforms banishment into strength by building the Legion of Azgorh and later exploiting the Tamurkhan invasion for profit and prestige. We close out with Gorduz Backstabber, a Hobgoblin warleader whose unparalleled treachery and survival instincts make him a uniquely valuable intermediary for Chaos Dwarf armies. All three point to the Chaos Dwarf worldview: power is maintained by fear, industry, ruthless ambition, and absolute devotion to Hashut. Chat with us on Discord Patreon Merchandise Quartermaster Listen Ad-Free SHOW IMAGES: Astrogoth Ironhand: 4th Edition…
Topics covered
- Chaos Dwarf society
- Warhammer lore
- sorcery
- political intrigue
- Hobgoblin warleaders
Keywords
- Chaos Dwarf
- Hobgoblin
- Warhammer
- sorcery
- politics
- Astragoth Ironhand
- Drazhoath the Ashen
- Gorduz Backstabber
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hashut
Places: Zharr-Naggrund, Black Fortress
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