Koroval spent most of his life within the Dwarven city of Kal'Nerroth. His father was the owner of a smithy, and was well-trained in the use of a forge and anvil. Koroval adopted most of his metalworking knowledge from his father, who taught him the main aspects as an apprentice. However, that life quickly became tedious to someone like Koroval: who yearned for more exciting prospects. And so he set off on his own to find a greater purpose.