"So that means..." Kurdran Wildhammer murmured:
"These Earthen became us Dwarves after leaving Uldaman? And the Mechagnomes became the Gnomes of Gnomeregan!"
"That should be right!" Bryan's expression was quite solemn. "According to what's recorded here, these Earthen were probably our ancestors!"
Dozens of Dwarves had gathered around to look at the statues; admittedly, these statues gave off an aura that felt familiar to them.
"Back then, our ancestors staggered out of Uldaman and set foot in the world outside... They must have been drawn to the snowy mountains to the west, crossing one mountain range after another before finally settling among the snowy mountains of Dun Morogh and building Ironforge, the city within the mountain!"
Bryan continued his analysis:
"So the name Khaz Modan... Wait, Khaz Modan!" The Dwarf's eyes suddenly lit up. "Let me think... The Curse of Flesh blurred their memories, but they still retained traces of their heritage as Titan-forged. Guided by those old memories, they named their new home Khaz Modan-meaning 'Mountain of Khaz'-to express their reverence for the Titan shaper Khaz'goroth."
"Yes, that makes everything fit!"
An excited smile appeared on Bryan's face. "So that also explains our naturally friendly relationship with the Gnomes, because our ancestors left Uldaman together and came to Dun Morogh. The bonds forged over thousands of years are unbreakable. If one side needs help, the other will surely step forward at once..."
Kurdran curled his lip. Although he was unwilling to admit it, this Bronzebeard Dwarf's analytical abilities were admittedly quite good.
"A truly great discovery!" Bryan said as he took notes. "I've finally discovered the origins of the Dwarves! Hahahaha!"
Karin gently stepped forward a few paces, interrupting Bryan's excitement. "By the way, Bryan, when you were telling us about that Mechagnome's records just now, did she say