List of Warcraft characters
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This is alphabetical list with the major and minor characters in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of games and books are set.
The characters featured here have been featured prominently at one time or another in the Warcraft universe, and commonly depicted as heroes or villains that contributed to the changes in the Warcraft universe and timeline.
[edit] Aedelas Blackmoore
Aedelas Blackmoore was a lieutenant (later Lieutenant General) in the Alliance army who raised the son of Durotan, and future Horde warchief, Thrall. Intending to subjugate the Orcs and in turn his fellow humans, Aedelas trained Thrall as a powerful gladiator. Finally, he was killed by Thrall himself for acts of tyranny against the Orcs and killing his own mistress (Thrall's childhood friend) Taretha Foxton.
- Appears in Warcraft: Lord of the Clans
[edit] Aegwynn (Magna Aegwynn)
Magna Aegwynn, Matriarch of Tirisfal, bears the secret guilt for all the misfortune that has befallen Azeroth. The Order of Tirisfal was originally forged by the High Elves to secretly protect the world from demonic corruption of magic, hoping to avoid the folly of their ancestors. These Guardians were given considerable power and longevity.
When the order was extended to humans after they too began to learn magic, it was kept as a secret Order amongst only the greatest magi. But over time, the Guardian became a puppet of the Order, and the focus was lost. The Guardian became a warden on all who practiced magic.
When Aegwynn became the Guardian, however, she refused to be manipulated. She remained focused on the matter at hand - the demonic powers at play in Azeroth.
- Appears in the novelization Warcraft: The Last Guardian
- Appears in the novelization Cycle of Hatred
[edit] Akama
The leader of the Draenei Illidan, the naga, and the blood elves encountered in Outland. Because Illidan and company helped the Draenei in their fight against the Fel Orcs, Akama pledged his allegiance to Illidan, and his Draenei were important in taking the Black Citadel of Magtheridon.
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
- Will appear in World of Warcraft:The Burning Crusade
[edit] Aku'mai
A gigantic hydra, in the aoens from the past, Aku'mai lived with the evil old gods, serving as something of a "favorite pet." Aku'mai is vastly powerful. He recently moved into Blackfathom Depths., a temple smashed beneath the sea during the great sundering. He now resides there, surround by Twilight's Hammer cultists, who have come to bask in the old god's presence.
- Appears in World of Warcraft as the instance boss in Blackfathom Depths, where he is the most powerful boss in the instance, although curiously there is no quest to kill him.
[edit] Alexstrasza
She is an Aspect and was granted power by titans. Her younger sister is Ysera who is a green dragon. She was a friend of Neltharion until his betrayal.
The queen of the Red dragons, she was held captive by an Orc Warlock named Nekros Skullcrusher, by means of a special artifact called the "Demon Soul". She was forced to breed and her young fought against the Alliance.
She was able to escape her enslavement by the assistance of a young mage named Rhonin and her favored consort, the dragon mage Korialstrasz also known as Krasus, when in his humanoid form. She killed her former captor, thus ending the final bastion of Orc power during the Second War.
Her main consorts are Tyranastrasz (Tyran), the Scholarly One and Korialstrasz (Krasus).
- Currently Resides in Grim Batol, a former Dwarf stronghold.
- Appears in Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy
- Appears in Warcraft: Day of the Dragon
[edit] Alleria Windrunner
Alleria Windrunner was a hero of Warcraft II, the sister of Sylvanas Windrunner, and Vereesa Windrunner, hero of the Day of the Dragon.
Alleria was featured in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal, where she is first escorted by the Paladin Turalyon and Danath to New Stormwind Keep. Then, she and her allies are seen defending Human towns and fortifications from the oncoming Orc threat.
Her whereabouts after Beyond the Dark Portal are unknown, and she is speculated to be either dead or to have barely made it to safety (as in the case of Khadgar and his companions). A huge statue stands in her honor at Stormwind during World of Warcraft, which seems to suggest that she died on Draenor when the world tore apart, but the statue's plaque indicates that her fate is unknown to those of Stormwind, and that she is simply assumed to be dead (effectively "Missing In Action".)
- Appears in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal
[edit] Aman'thul
Aman'thul, known as the Highfather, was one of the Titans that visited and shaped the world of Azeroth. There the Titans encountered and defeated the evil Old Gods and imprisoned them deep underground. When they completed their task, they charged the great dragons with watching over Kalimdor. Aman'thul imbued a portion of his vast power onto Nozdormu to guard time itself and police the ever-spinning pathways of fate and destiny.
[edit] Anduin Lothar
Anduin Lothar was Champion of King Llane of Azeroth, staunch defender of Azeroth until his death, and Best friend to Medivh and Llane in their childhood days. From the fall of Azeroth to Lothar's death at the end of the Second War, he was Regent of Stormwind, ruling the Azerothien remnant in the place of the then-infant King Varrian Wrynn. He was the last remaining descendant of the Arathi bloodline, the first and greatest line of Humans on Azeroth.
- Appears in Warcraft: Orcs and Humans
- Appears in Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness
- Appears in Warcraft: The Last Guardian'
[edit] Anetheron
Anetheron was one of the four Nathrezim Dreadlords that held the Lich King captive and was one of the masterminds behind the Burning Legion's return. He was the second in the ranks of the Dreadlords and became the ruler of the Dreadlords after Tichondrius' death. Anetheron was a ferocious Dreadlord and although not the greatest of the four, his powers were certainly formidable. He was killed in the battle of Mount Hyjal.
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
[edit] Antonidas
Antonidas was a former Archmage and ruler of Dalaran. He taught the sorceress Jaina Proudmore Archmagi magics. Was later slain by the Death knight Arthas.
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
[edit] Anub'arak
Ancient king of Azjol-Nerub (ancient kingdom of the Nerubians), he was forced into service by the Lich King. He now defends Northrend for the Scourge. He made sure Arthas safely made it through Northrend on his return to The Frozen Throne while The Lich King's power was waning. He is one of the most powerful warriors in Northrend
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
[edit] Arator the Redeemer
The half-elven son of Turalyon and Alleria Windrunner.Currently resides in Honor Hold in Outland.
- Appears in World of Warcraft:The Burning Crusade
[edit] Archimonde
Also known as the Defiler. Chosen by Sargeras as the leader of the first invasion of the Burning Legion. Slain during his assault upon The World Tree.
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
- His bones appear in World of Warcraft in the, at the moment illegally accessible area, Mount Hyjal
- To appear in the Caverns of Time in World of Warcraft
- Appears in the novelization Warcraft: War of the Ancients
[edit] Arthas Menethil
Son of King Terenas Menethil, former Prince and Paladin of the Kingdom of Lordaeron; his soul was stolen by the Runeblade Frostmourne, he then became a Death Knight. Now fused with Ner'zhul the Lich King, he has become one of the most powerful beings the universe has ever seen. King of the Scourge, and technically still King of Lordaeron, although that Kingdom is now defunct and its surviving subjects would likely not acknowledge Arthas as their King in any event.
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
- Appears in Warcraft: Day of the Dragon
[edit] Arugal
Once a member of the Kirin Tor of Dalaran. He was a powerful mage, who fought hard to defeat the Scourge. However, the Archmagi were faced with a problem. Every time one of their mages fell in battle he would return as an undead. In a mad gambit to destroy the scourge, Arugal used dark, forbidden magic to summon the worgen into the world. However, the worgen were not content with only slaying the Scourge, and killed many mages. They then attacked Pyrewood village, killing Baron Silverlaine. Driven mad with grief and guilt, Arugal fled to Shadowfang Keep, which resides above Pyrewood Village, and declared the Worgen as his children, Thus their name Son of Arugal. He lives there still, guarded by the gigantic wolf Fenrus, and haunted by the restless ghost of Baron Silverlaine.
- Appears in World of Warcraft as the instance boss in Shadowfang Keep.
[edit] Azgalor
A Pit Lord who took over leadership of the Pit Lords after the fall of Mannoroth. He participated on the Battle of Mount Hyjal. He later returned to the Twisting Nether and attacked, but was defeated by a group of night elves. He is still considered alive.
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Reign of Chaos
- One of the Realms in World of Warcraft
[edit] Azshara
Before and during the first coming of the burning legion, Azshara was queen of the Night elves. She became obsessed with the Arcane and Demonic Magics, eventually opening a portal for the demons' crossing into Azeroth. She formed a group of Arcane wizards to help her, named the Highborne. (In Richard A. Knaak's "War of the Ancients", the hero Wizard Rhonin and the dragon mage Korialstrasz [also known as Krasus, when in his human form] are transported back in time, where they change history.) When the City of Zin-Azshari sank in the Sundering, Azshara was contacted by the Old Gods, who then transformed her, and her most trusted lieutenants into the Naga. Queen Azshara now resides in the vast naga capital of Nazjatar (formerly Zin-Azshari)at the bottom of the ocean, under a vast whirlpool known as the Maelstrom. She has embraced the power of the naga, grown in size, and possesses many tentacles bedecked in jewels and items of power. She plots her revenge on the treacherous Night Elves, biding her time until the growing might of the naga can be brought to bear.
- Appears in the Warcraft manuals.
- Also appears in the War of The Ancients Trilogy
[edit] Balnazzar
A Nathrezim Dreadlord, agent of the Burning Legion in Lordaeron. Took part in a coup to overthrow Arthas as head of the Scourge. Thought to have been slain by Varimathras under the orders of Sylvanas Windrunner, is actually still alive and currently leads the Scarlet Crusade from his headquarters in Stratholme.
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
- Appears in World of Warcraft
[edit] Baine Bloodhoof
Baine Bloodhoof is the son of Tauren chieftain Cairne Bloodhoof and chief of Bloodhoof Village in Mulgore. If Cairne were to die or step down, it is believed that Baine will assume the role of chieftain of the tribes.
In the Bonus Orc Campaign of Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, Baine caused a great sense of worry and lethargy in his father when he was abducted by Centaurs.
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
- Appears in World of Warcraft
[edit] Baron Rivendare
Baron Rivendare is a Death Knight who rules over the ravaged city of Stratholme. He is responsible for having corrupted many of the paladins of the Silver Hand and turning them into Death Knights.
- Appears in World of Warcraft
[edit] Blackhand
Blackhand the Destroyer was leader of the Blackrock clan, father of Rend, Maim and Griselda. Originally a Raider of the Sythegore Arm and Chieftain of the Blackrock Clan, Gul'dan made him Warchief of the Horde. While Chieftain, he was merely a puppet for Gul'dan and the Shadow Council. His base of operations was the Fortress at Blackrock Spire, featured in the Warcraft I scenarios (during the timeframe known as the First War).
He was overthrown and succeeded by Orgrim Doomhammer when Doomhammer discovered he was being used by Gul'dan.
- Appears in Warcraft: Orcs and Humans
[edit] Broxigar (Brox)
An Orc veteran, sent by Warchief Thrall to investigate a strange vision by a shaman. Broxigar ended up being sent back in time along with the human wizard Rhonin and dragon-mage Krasus to fight the first war against the Burning Legion.
During the final battle against the Legion, he jumped into the vortex to the Twisting Nether and held off the demons long enough for Rhonin and Krasus to collapse the portal. He was killed by Sargeras himself after managing to wound the titan with the axe given to him by Cenarius. Krasus returned the axe to Thrall and told the Warchief of Broxigar's heroic death.
It should also be noted that Mannoroth took great interest in the Orc, seeing potential in him, most likely leading the Pit Lord to seek out the world that had more of them (although why it took him thosands of years to find it is as yet unexplained). Currently Broxigar's brother the High Warlord Saurfang wields his mighty axe.
- Appears in Warcraft: War of the Ancients Trilogy
[edit] Cairne Bloodhoof
Chieftain of the Tauren in Thunder Bluff, and a Shaman by profession. Father of Baine Bloodhoof. Cairne and his people were saved from the Centaur by Thrall and his warriors. He then repaid their aid by joining The Horde. Currently leads his people from Thunder Bluff, although he yearns for the day he can step down and retire to the wilds.
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, and World of Warcraft
[edit] Captain Placeholder
For a short time, transport between zones via boat was unstable from Menethil Harbor to Darkshore. Specifically, a bug in the game caused the boat to disappear while transitioning between zones, dumping its passengers into the open sea and to their deaths. Captain Placeholder was placed on the dock at Menethil Harbor as a temporary solution while boat transport was suspended pending a fix. Captain Placeholder would teleport players to the Darkshore dock instantly when asked. A similar NPC, with a different name, was placed at the Darkshore dock. Both NPC's were removed when the boats were fixed.
- Appears in World of Warcraft
[edit] Cenarius
The demigod of the Night Elves. He was slain by Grom Hellscream under the influence of the demon bloodlust (he was tricked into taking the spiked waters of a magical well, submitting himself and the Warsong Orcs to the will of the Burning Legion). It should be noted that only the earthly manifestation of Cenarius was killed. His spirit lives on in the Emerald Dream, where he fights against the Nightmare that has consumed the Dream and the once-noble Green Dragonflight. Cenarius is the son of Elune and Malorn the White Stag, who was an ancient woodland god. Ysera adopted him as her son.
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
- Appears in "Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy"
[edit] Chen Stormstout
Chen Stormstout is a Pandaren Brewmaster featured in the bonus campaign 'the Founding of Durotar' in the 'Frozen Throne'
He is encountered in the middle of the first act and sets Rexxar on a quest to find several ingredients for his brew. After Rexxar completes the quest, Chen offers his help to him and join his crew.
Also, in World of Warcraft, the player can discover an item called Chen's Empty Keg, which starts a quest to create Stormstout, Chen's famous brew.
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
[edit] Cho'gall
The first of the Ogre-Magi, Chieftain of the Twilight Hammer Clan and apprentice of Gul'dan, who tutored him before the invasion of Azeroth. More loyal to his master than to the Horde, Cho'gall later joined his Warlock master in betraying Orgrim Doomhammer and sailed with him to the Tomb of Sargeras. Cho'gall was killed by warriors loyal to Orgrim Doomhammer, while guarding the entrance to the Tomb.
- Appears in Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness
[edit] C'thun
One of the primal Old Gods of Azeroth who were chained beneath the earth by the Titans in eons past. The Old Gods, who until this point have never been named, were beings of terrible power, and unfathomable evil. They lived only for malice and destruction which was facilitated by their Elemental Lieutenants which include Ragnaros the Firelord, Therazane the Earthmother, Neptulon the Tidehunter, and Al'Akir the Windlord. C'thun was responsible for the creation of the Qiraj and the Silithid armies they command.
It has been speculated that the Forgotten One mini-boss of The Frozen Throne was an imprisoned Old God similar to C'thun, or even an incarnation of C'thun. The reasoning behind this is that C'thun looks remarkably similar to the Forgotten One. In World of Warcraft, C'thun appears as the final boss of the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj.
It is unknown if the C'thun players fight against is at full power; there are numerous references that indicate that he isn't "complete". People often use this as evidence as why Kel'thuzard is stronger then C'thun, claiming it dosen't make sense that he would be stronger then C'thun, considering that C'thun is an Old God.
The name C'thun (and C'thun's appearance) is likely a homage to H. P. Lovecraft's character, Cthulhu. He also bears a passing resemblance to the Eternal Darkness Ancient, Mantorok. Another source of inspiration might be the fictional Warhammer 40,000 race called the C'tan, a race of ancient, incredibly evil and powerful beings, who were gods to a race of androids. Despite the difference in appearance, their background stories are quite similar.
- Appears in World of Warcraft
[edit] Daelin Proudmoore
Grand Admiral Daelin Proudmoore was the father of the sorceress Jaina Proudmore and the ruler of the nation of Kul Tiras. He commanded the Alliance Fleets and was a friend of Stormwind . He was killed by the Orcish Horde after a failed attack against the Orc country of Durotar.
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
[edit] Danath Trollbane
Danath Trollbane is the nephew of Lord Thoras Trollbane of Stromgarde, and a mercenary who assisted in the Human defense of Stromgarde in the Second War. Later, he became one of the heroes fighting alongside Alleria Windrunner and Turalyon.
In the closed beta of World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, Danath (referred to as "Force Commander Danath Trollbane") is alive and well in the Alliance encampment of Honor Hold, in the Hellfire Peninsula region of Outland.
- Appears in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal
- Appears in World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade
[edit] Dath'Remar Sunstrider
First leader of the High Elves of Lordaeron. Originally one of Queen Azshara's night elf Highborne, he and a small group of renegade Highborne aided in the escape of High Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind from the fallen capital of Zin-Azshari during the War of the Ancients. They were subsequently permitted to rejoin the legions of the Night Elf defenders, though they never fully regained the Night Elves' trust. Several centuries later, the remaining Highborne were exiled from Kalimdor by the Night Elf Druids (led by Malfurion Stormrage) for using the forbidden magics of the Well of Eternity. Leading the Highborne forces across The Great Sea, Dath'Remar landed his fleet on the shores of the continent which would later be known by men as Lordaeron. The Highborne (now renamed by themselves the High Elves) founded their kingdom of Quel'Thalas in the north of the continent and constructed their capital city of Silvermoon on the ruins of an ancient troll metropolis. Using water from the Well of Eternity bottled by Illidan Stormrage, Dath'remar created a new source of magical power for the High Elves, which he named the Sunwell. Dath'Remar Sunstrider is the ancestor of Prince Kael'thas Sunstrider.
- Appears in the War of the Ancients Trilogy
[edit] Dentarg
Dentarg, an Ogre-Mage of the Shadowmoon Clan, is the right hand of the Shaman Ner'zhul. He was sent by his master to enlist Korgath Bladefist and his Shattered Hand clan to join forces with the Shadowmoon, Warsong and Bleeding Hollow Clans in their battle against the treacherous Bonechewers and Thunderlords. It is unknown whether he died in battle against the human expedition or was transformed into a Lich following the destruction of Draenor.
- Appears in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal
[edit] Detheroc
Detheroc is a Dreadlord (also known as the Nathrezim). He and his brothers Varimathras and Balnazzar were put in command of the ruins of Lordaeron while waiting for further command from Archimonde. It is supposed that he and Balnazzar are responsible for subjugating Lord Garithos and his men. He was then betrayed by Varimathras and killed by Sylvannas Windrunner.
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
[edit] Drek'thar
Drek'thar is a Frostwolf Shaman who taught Thrall about his roots. While the majority of Orcs had become lethargic and were forced into internement camps, Drek'thar preserved the Frostwolf clan in isolation. Upon Thrall's arrival, Drek'thar was able to impart the ancient wisdom of the Orc shamans, concerning their mutualistic relationship with the elements of the natural world. After helping to found the nation of Durotar, the elder shaman returned to the Frostwolf tribe in Alterac Valley to lead them against the encroaching Stormpike Dwarves who began transgressive excavations in the area.
- Appears in the novelization Warcraft: Lord of the Clans
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
- Appears in World of Warcraft
[edit] Durotan
Father of the Warchief Thrall, allies with Orgrim Doomhammer. Previously chieftain of the Frostwolf Clan which was banished by Gul'dan. Murdered by Gul'dan's assassins along with his wife and his wolf companion. A stone shrine has been erected in his honor in the Alterac Valley, his home where he led the Frostwolf Clan. It is Durotan who Thrall names the new Orc homeland Durotar he is forging after.
- Appears in the novelization Warcraft: Lord of the Clans
[edit] Edwin VanCleef
Head of the Stonemason's Guild and one of the peerless architects to help rebuild the city of Stormwind, VanCleef and his fellow Stonemasons were denied payment for their efforts after the First War. Standing with his fellow disenfranchised workers instead of accepting a bureaucratic position as a payoff, he formed the Defias Brotherhood to seek revenge against Stormwind. A master swordsman as well as a brilliant engineer, he leads the Defias from the labyrinthine Deadmines in their infiltration throughout the last human kingdom, recruiting allies amongst other disenchanted humans, and even goblins.
- Appears in the World of Warcraft as the instance boss in The Deadmines instance.
[edit] Elune
The Night Elf goddess of the night and moon. She gives protection to the Night Elves whenever the moon is out, allowing them to be close to invisible. She also fills the Night Elves' moonwells with healing light.
[edit] Eranikus
A dragon of great power. Eranikus is a member of Ysera's Emerald Dragonflight who live between the mortal plane and the Emerald Dream where they watch over nature and the natural progression of life. Eranikus was one of the dragons that confronted the Atal'ai trolls in the Swamp of Sorrows and attempted to halt the summoning of the Blood God, Hakkar. With the outbreak of the "Emerald Nightmare," Eranikus has fallen into the same madness that many others of the Green dragonflight now wrestle with.
The Shade of Eranikus, an ethereal projection of his actual self, is encountered as a boss in the Temple of Atal'Hakkar in World of Warcraft. The dragon, who you can briefly speak with through a quest, reveals his torment within the Emerald Dream. There is a substantial quest line involving Eranikus that has yet to be resolved. It is generally assumed that the true form of Eranikus will become a raid boss at some point and that his connection to Hakkar will reveal the source of the corruption in the Emerald Dream.
Recently during the World of Warcraft 1.9 Patch, a server-wide alert can ring out that stated: "Eranikus, Tyrant of the Dream, has entered our world!" It has been revealed that Eranikus has been corrupted by the forces behind the Emerald Nightmare and now seeks the death of Malfurion Stormrage. Eranikus is a part of the questline that need to be done to open the gates of Ahn'Qiraj. He can be summoned to Nighthaven in Moonglade by Keeper Remulos, the current head of the Cenarion Circle, after players return to him 4 fragments of the Nightmare recovered from the 4 Dream Portals dotted around Azeroth in Ashenvale, the Hinterlands, Duskwood, and Feralas. When summoned, Eranikus attempts to kill Remulos when he fails to produce Stormrage, but, assuming the player can stop him for long enough, Tyrande Whisperwind arrives in time to prevent him from doing so and calls for the power of Elune to cleanse him of his corruption. Upon doing so, another server-wide alert goes out, informing the world that Eranikus has been cleansed of his corruption due to the power of Elune.
- Appears in the World of Warcraft
[edit] Falstad Wildhammer
A dwarf of the Wildhammer clan who, along with Rhonin and Veressa Windrunner, were responsible for freeing Alextrazsa from the grip of Deathwing and the Demon Soul. Falstad currently resides at his ancestral home at Aerie Peak as the head of the clan.
- Appears in the World of Warcraft
- Appears in the novelization Warcraft: Day of the Dragon
[edit] Finnall Goldensword
Finnall Goldensword is a second daughter of Admiral Proudmoore, born outside of his marriage when he had an affair with an elven sorceress named Kilnar Goldensword. The daughter, Finnall, was not made publicly known.
- Appears in Warcraft the Roleplaying Game
[edit] Grand Marshal Garithos
Grand Marshal Garithos was a human Knight and a regional commander of the surviving Alliance forces in Lordaeron following its conquest by the Scourge. Racist and self-important perhaps to the point of delusion, he despised both elves and dwarves, constantly mistreated Prince Kael'thas and even sentenced him to death for consorting with the Naga. During the Undead Civil War, the Dreadlord Detheroc took control over him and his forces' minds, thus greatly boosting Detheroc's armies. However, Sylvanas and Detheroc's brother, Varimathras, slew Detheroc, thus ending the mental control over Garithos and his forces. He was then forced to join forces with the Forsaken against Balnazzar, the last of Varimathras' brothers in order to reclaim the Capital City. After the victory at Lordaeron's capital, Garithos foolishly ordered Sylvanas Windrunner to leave Lordaeron, treating her in a way similar to the way he had treated Kael. However, as Sylvanas had planned from the very beginning of their "alliance", she ordered Varimathras to kill Garithos. Varimathras carried out her orders, and Garithos' leaderless army was quickly scattered. His corpse was eaten by ghouls that had previously been his soldiers.
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
[edit] Garona
Garona Halforcen was (as her name implies) a half-orc who served Gul'dan as an assassin for the Shadow Council. She first appears in Warcraft: Orcs & Humans during an orc campaign mission when the player has to rescue her from capture. She is further discussed in the book The Last Guardian, where it's revealed that she acted as a diplomat between the early Horde invaders and the humans through Medivh. Serving Medivh, she meets a young Khadgar, still apprenticed under Medivh at the time, who distrusts her because of her Orc heritage. Over time, the two begrudgingly accept one another and even begin to form trust, trying to discover the truth behind the odd happenings in Karazhan, Medivh's tower. When Medivh loses himself to the power of Sargeras, Garona has a premonition that she will be the one to kill King Llane, and removes herself from further aiding Khadgar. She carries out her destiny, and carves out King Llane's heart, under the orders of the Shadow Council. After the First Great War, when Blackhand is usurped by Orgrim Doomhammer, the new Warchief tortures Garona into revealing the location of the Shadow Council, which is quickly dispatched, now seating Doomhammer as true ruler of the Horde. Garona disappears and is presumed dead; However, in the beta of World of Warcraft, she could be found as an NPC in Ravenholdt Manor with the title "Grand Master of the Assassin's Guild", suggesting that she may have survived. She was quickly removed, but she may appear again in a later patch.
The tome Garona: A Study on Stealth and Treachery is still considered essential reading for up-and-coming rogues, but the last known copy has ironically been stolen from the Athenaeum, the great library of the Shen'dralar elves. Any knowledge of its whereabouts should be reported to Lorekeeper Kildrath in the elven halls below Dire Maul.
- Appears in Warcraft: Orcs and Humans
- Appears in Warcraft: The Last Guardian
[edit] Gazlowe
Engineer Gazlowe is a Goblin who assists Thrall in constructing the new nation of Durotar. He is currently overseeing trade affairs at the port of Ratchet. Gazlowe was important in the construction of the water system beneath Ogrimmar.
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
- Appears in World of Warcraft
- Appears in screenshots of Warcraft Adventures
[edit] Griselda
Griselda, daughter of Blackhand, chose to disobey her father's wishes and fled to the Westfall Deadmines to conspire with the outlaw Turok and his band of ogres. She was subsequently tracked and killed by her father's soldiers.
- Appears in Warcraft: Orcs and Humans
[edit] Grom Hellscream
Friend and companion of Thrall. Leader of the Warsong clan, he rid the Orcs of their Demonic influence by killing the pit lord Mannoroth. He was mortally wounded and died shortly after his victory, whispering to Thrall of his freedom. His real name is Grommash, and means 'Heart of giant' in Orcish tongue. Thrall's seat of power in Durotar is named Grommash Hold in honor of his slain friend.
- Appears in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
- Referenced in World of WarCraft
- Appears in Warcraft novel: Lord of the Clans
[edit] Gryan Stoutmantle
A character found within the game "World of Warcraft." He is the leader of the group, "The People's Militia" and is found standing at the entrance of the tower sitting on Sentinel Hill.
[edit] Gul'dan
Student of Ner'zhul, obsessed with power, Gul'dan was the Warlock contacted by Medivh to open new worlds for invasion. Using his warlock magics, he raised the Tomb of Sargeras from beneath its watery confines in hopes to seize the power of Sargeras himself by claiming the eye of Sargeras. His mission failed and he was killed alongside Cho'gall by the Demons defending Sargeras' tomb.
- Appears in Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
[edit] Hakkar the Soulflayer
Originally summoned millennia ago to strengthen and protect the Troll tribes of Stranglethorn Vale (The Gurubashi Empire), Hakkar often demanded daily sacrifices and worse to appease him. Eventually, a few tribes realized Hakkar was using them to regain his full power in this world in order to conquer it all, and rebelled against him and his followers. In the bloody battle that ensued, Hakkar was banished and the Troll tribes splintered. Hakkar's followers were exiled from the tribes, but they did not stop in their quest to serve. Hakkar had priests devoted to his service. They were known as the Hakkari, and they were exclusively trolls. The trolls of the Gurubashi Empire were no longer as powerful as they used to be. The trolls resorted to summoning dark gods to help them regain their lost power. Hakkar responded. Eventually, Hakkar was not pleased with simple blood sacrifices, and demanded to be summoned into the world. It was then when the Hakkari realised that Hakkar was evil. However, an extremest faction of the Hakkari, known as the Atal'Hakkar, believed that Hakkar should be summoned. The Hakkari called upon the most powerful and mysterious troll tribe, the Zandalar Tribe, and with them united to destroy the Altai'Hakkari. However, the remaining Atal'Hakkar trolls fled into the Swamp of Sorrows errecting a temple to summon Hakkar. After the battle, many Hakkari priests were tortured and killed, even though they turned against hakkar. Now, the Hakkari are once again devoted to summon hakkar. Hakkar the Soulflayer has now manifested himself in the Gurubashi ruins in northeastern Stranglethorn Vale known as Zul'Gurub.
In World of Warcraft he is the boss of two instances, the first is the Temple of Altai'Hakkar where the final boss is a mortal presence of Hakkar, however this mortal presence is a pale comparison to the actual Hakkar in terms of power, the actual Hakkar with his true power is a boss in the Zul'gurub raid instance.
- This incarnation of Hakkar is unrelated to Hakkar the Houndmaster from Richard Knaak's War of the Ancients novel series.
[edit] Hamuul Runetotem
An important Tauren figure, but with a minimal role in Warcraft history so far. He is the Elder Druid of Thunder Bluff. He greatly supports Cairne Bloodhoof, and known him since they befriended each other during childhood. He met and befriended Malfurion Stormrage, who taught Hamuul the ways of the Druid. Since then, Hamuul became an honorary member of the Cenarion Circle (which was previously predominantly Night Elf), and as a result, he is recognized as the first Tauren Druid in a span of twenty generations, and teaches Druidism to those willing to become Druids. As a result of his teachings, the druid is a playable class for Tauren and Night Elves alike in World of Warcraft.
[edit] Helcular
A warlock who was attempting to transform himself into a lich. Unfortunately for him, his ritual in the Hillsbrad Foothills was discovered by a mob of humans, who killed him and buried him in the Southshore graveyard. The Forsaken at Tarren Mill became enraged by Helcular's death and are attempting to revive him. In World of Warcraft, players on the Horde side have a quest available to them which, if completed successfuly, results in Helcular returning life. Originally, Helcular would often rampage through Southshore after being revived, but a later patch increased the levels of the town gaurds (for a reason unrelated to the quest), who now often make quick work of Helcular.
- Appears in World of Warcraft
[edit] Herod
The champion of the Scarlet Crusade, he now resides inside the Armory of the Scarlet Monastery. Becoming something of a cult figure due to his stylistic design, zealous demeanour and popular catchphrase "Blades of Light!"
Although Herod is technically the champion of the Scarlet Crusade, High Inquisitor Whitemane refers to Mograine as her champion.
You may find him in the Armory of the Scarlet Monastery in World of Warcraft.
- Appears in World of Warcraft
[edit] High Tinker Mekkatorque
Gelbin Mekkatorque is the current High Tinker (a title nearly equivalent to King) of the Gnomish kingdom of Gnomeregan, and has been for the last seven years. Mekkatorque is hailed as one of the most skilled inventors ever, and as a just leader. Unfortunately, when the Troggs invaded Gnomeregan, the High Tinker was ill-prepared for the attack. Misled by his traitorous advisor, Mekkgineer Sicco Thermaplugg, Gelbin flooded the city with radiation, killing more Gnomes than Troggs. Today, he resides in the Tinker Town district of Ironforge, and fronts the attempt to reclaim his lost city, sending brave adventurers into Gnomeregan (abbriviated by players as "Gnomer") to fight off the Troggs in a hope to perhaps one day reclaim his great city of Gnomeregan.
- Appears in World of Warcraft
[edit] Illidan Stormrage
Brother of Malfurion Stormrage; Illidan became a transformed Demon Hunter after consuming the powers of the skull of Gul'dan. Defeated by Arthas while attempting to kill the Lich King in Northrend; although assumed dead, he was not actually slain. Twisted by his lust for arcane magic, he now commands a great army of Naga, Blood Elves, and Draenei from his encampment in Outland. He has also closed off all the local portals in an effort to protect himself from both the armies of Azeroth and the wrath of the Burning Legion (the latter of which he incurred after swearing himself to Kil'jaeden the Deceiver and then failing him in the line of duty). In spite of his efforts, Illidan was nonetheless hunted down by Kil'jaeden, who ultimately chose to give him a chance to redeem himself by killing the Lich King.
During the time of the War of the Ancients, Illidan's lust for magical power and jealousy of his twin brother's lover caused him to betray his Night Elf allies and befriend the Burning Legion. After the Night Elf victory, he was sentenced to an imprisonment of 10,000 years, though he was later prematurely freed in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos by Tyrande Whisperwind.
In World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, Illidan is the final raid boss in Outland, residing in the Black Temple in the Shadowmoon Valley (possibly similar to Onyxia's Lair in terms of "simplicity").
- Appears in Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
- Appears in World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade
[edit] Jaina Proudmoore
Sorceress of the Kirin Tor, and student of the Archmage Antonidas. After the Scourge invaded Lordaeron, she led the Alliance survivors to Kalimdor and fought in the Battle of Mount Hyjal. After the defeat of the Burning Legion, she founded the human city of Theramore in the Dustwallow Marsh.
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
- Appears in World of Warcraft
- Appears in World of Warcraft: Cycle of Hatred
[edit] Jarod Shadowsong
Originally just a guard from the Night Elf city of Suramar, Jarod Shadowsong became the high commander of the combined Night Elf, Tauren, Earthen, and Furbolg armies during the War of the Ancients after the death of the two previous commanders, Lord Ravencrest and Lord Stareye. Unlike Stareye, Jarod proved himself to be competent, and was instrumental in the eventual victory against the Burning Legion. He is the brother of Maiev Shadowsong.
- Appears in "Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy"
[edit] Kargath Bladefist
Chieftain of the Shattered Hand Clan, loyal to Ner'zhul, and overseer of the lands of Draenor during the invasion of Azeroth. Kargath Bladefist was the one-eyed, scythed handed chieftain of the Shattered Hand Clan. Kargath and the Shattered Hand Clan served Ner'zhul and the Horde by staying behind on Draenor and watching over the land while the Orcs waged war upon the Humans on Azeroth. After the Bleeding Hollow Clan returned from Azeroth, Kargath volunteered his clan to go into battle against the Humans. After entering Azeroth, Kargath and his clan were stranded when the majority of the portals back to Draenor were destroyed. Since then, Kargath's activities are unknown.
- Appears in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal
- In World of Warcraft, Bladefist Bay off the coast of Durotar and the small outpost town of Kargath in the Badlands are named in honor of chieftain, which may mean that they are in memoriam, indicating Korgath's demise.
- Kargath Bladefist will appear in the instance of Hellfire Citadel as the leader of the fel orcs in World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, being one of the main bosses.
- There are 2 US servers named after Kargath (Kargath and Korgath) for World of Warcraft
[edit] Kel'Thuzad
A former mage and member of the Kirin Tor, he became obsessed with magic and necromancy until he joined the forces of the Lich King, Ner'zhul. He was responsible for spreading the plague that bolstered the ranks of The Scourge and by founding the Cult of the Damned. He was slain by the Paladin Arthas, but was later resurrected by the Death Knight Arthas at the Sunwell in Quel'thalas. He is now even more powerful as a lich, and serves as Arthas' lieutenant. When Arthas was summoned back to the Frozen Throne by the Lich King, Kel'Thuzad served as steward and watched over Lordaeron. He currently resides in the Naxxramas Necropolis above Stratholme where he conducts the Scourge throughout the Plaguelands. He is the final raid boss in Naxxramas Necropolis.
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
- Appears in World of Warcraft
[edit] Khadgar
Archmage who became Medivh's apprentice, he discovered the taint of Sargeras in Medivh and killed him (banished his soul) to prevent further damage to others. Responsible for overseeing the Dark Portal that connected both the Human and Orc worlds, he tried to seal the portal.
In dwarven, his name means 'trust'. Was trapped on Draenor when it exploded, thought dead or lost. Appears in a live update coming out just before the release of the WoW expansion, asking for aid against the Burning Legion.
In World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, Khadgar resides in the city of Shattrath, in the Terokkar Forest in Outland, aiding the naaru against the Burning Legion.
- Appears in Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness
- Appears in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal
- Appears in the novelization Warcraft: The Last Guardian
- Appears in World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade
[edit] Khanzo
A General of the Blackrock Clan Orcs and a rather skilled Blademaster. Like Genjuros, he was tutored by Jubei'Thos and was making progress, but was killed during the Undead Invasion of the Blackrock Orc Village. Khanzo was one of the first Blackrock Orc heroes to be killed and his death was a very painful and tormented one. Khanzo had headed up the Blackrock Scouts Division and was responsible for searching for human settlements to raid and making quick attacks on passing convoys of foolish wanderers.
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
[edit] Khaz'goroth
Khaz'goroth is one of the Titans of the Pantheon, known as the Earth-Shaper. With the help of Eonar, patron of all lives, female Titan, he created the Dwarves to help him to shape the mountains. They failed when they first tried to create Dwarves, and so born were the Troggs.
[edit] Kil'jaeden
Known as the Deceiver, second in power only to Sargeras himself, he and Archimonde were singled out by Sargeras as his generals for his Burning Legion. Kil'Jaeden is the leader of the Nathrizim, also known as Dreadlords. It is Kil'Jaeden who creates the Lich King by forming a dark pact with the Orc Warlock Ner'zhul and it is Kil'Jaeden who later appoints Illidan Stormrage the task of destroying the Lich King. An immensly powerful Eredar Warlock, Kil'Jaeden is responsible for commanding the Burning Legion from the Twisting Nether. While Archimonde is the leader of the invasion of the Burning Legion, It is believed that Kil'Jaeden is in fact more powerful than Archimonde and is second in power only to Sargeras himself. He is currently the master of Illidan Stormrage and after his initial appearance at Outland to confront his wayward pawn, his whereabouts are unknown.
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
- Will appear in the novel World of Warcraft:Rise of the Horde
[edit] Killrogg Deadeye
Leader of the Bleeding Hollow clan during the Second War. Loyal to his warchiefs, unfortunately was rounded up in internment camps after the wars. The Warlock spell, Eye of Kilrogg, is named after him.
- Appears in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal
[edit] Kilnar Goldensword
A skilled High Elf sorceress and native of Dalaran. Kilnar had several polite encounters with Daelin Proudmoore that lead to the birth of a half-elven daughter, Finnall Goldensword. Kilnar raised her daughter by herself in Dalaran, informing her daughter of her father when she came of age. Kilnar was killed by Arthas himself when The Scourge attacked Dalaran.
- Appears in Warcraft the Roleplaying Game
[edit] King Llane
King Llane was the King of Azeroth during the First War. Llane was the Supreme Commander of the Human Forces and was responsible for a number of victories over the Horde. However, he was murdered by Blackhand's assassin, Garona, which effectively threw the Human Forces into a state of disarray. Llane was a warm, kind and just leader and will be sorely missed by the people of Azeroth forever.
- Appears in Warcraft: Orcs and Humans
[edit] King Terenas Menethil
King of Lordaeron and father of Arthas Menethil. Forged the Alliance between the Human kingdoms, the High Elves of Quel'Thalas, and the Dwarves of Khaz Modan (it is disputed whether the gnomes of Gnomeregan were also part of this alliance, some argue that gnomes are visible in some of the previous warcraft titles, but the gnomes were apparently fighting a war for their capital against troggs for the span of Terenas's life). Refused the aid of Medivh shortly before the events of Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos. Was murdered by his own son, Arthas, who joined the Scourge due to the corruption of Frostmourne.
- Appears in Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
[edit] Korialstrasz
Korialstrasz is a red Dragon. His other identity is Krasus, a powerful wizard of the Kirin Tor. As Krasus he appears very similar to, although not quite exactly, a night elf. He is the last consort of the Dragonqueen Alextrasza. He discovered that the man Lord Prestor who was going to be made King of Alterac during the second war, was actually Deathwing, leader of the Black Dragonflight, who was thought to be dead. He struggled to free his queen, Alexstrasza, from bondage from the Orcs. He succeeded with the help of Rhonin, Falstad, Vereesa, and ironically, Deathwing. Deathwing successfully got Rhonin into the Orc fortress so that Alexstrasza, Tyranastrasz, and the eggs were in the open. This allowed Korialstrasz to free Alexstrasza.
- Appears in Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy
- Appears in Warcraft: Day of the Dragon
[edit] Kurdran and Sky'ree
Kurdran, a Dwarven Rider and Sky'ree the Gryphon was a team who assisted in the defense of the human lands during the Second War. They were held prisoner by the Orcs at one point during the Second War. He along with the other human expedition heroes disappeared during Draenor's explosion. It is possible he and his mount will re-appear in the Burning crusade.
- Appears in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal
[edit] Magatha Grimtotem
Magatha Grimtotem is the leader of the mighty Grimtotem clan of the Tauren, and she is a powerful Shaman, being blessed with shamanic powers even as a girl. She is bestowed with the title of Elder Crone of the Grimtotem Clan, her position is equivalent to that of a clan chieftain, which is the fruition of a desire for power and prestige that was with her nearly her whole life. She came to power after she entered into an arranged marriage with the patriarch of the clan, which many can only suspect that she arranged herself, and lost her mate to an unforseen climbing accident. Her clan believes that she will be the one to lead them in eradicating Kalimdor of the lesser races, and in retaking the Tauren's ancestral holdings. She believes herself to be the only one fit to rule the Tauren, and constantly debates with Cairne Bloodhoof about the future direction of the Tauren.
The Grimtotems are all covered with black fur, and their clan can usually be seen as traitors to the Horde, attacking them on sight after having betrayed the Horde for their own interests, in the same manner as the Defias Brotherhood and the Burning Blade.
She is perhaps the most interesting player-assosciated political entity in World of Warcraft with the nature of her position. With the personality of an archetypical treacherous and manipulative villainess as the essence of her personality, she leaves a large potential open for a very interesting story in the future, though hers is already interesting enough. She made for the arrangements herself to come into a position of power, and the mysterious death of her equal, seeming to be an accident, and most likely a murder. And this hostile takeover without a coup, driven by the pursuit of power and prestige, can be found repeated countless times, in essence, in stories of all sorts, mainly in literature.
- Appears in World of Warcraft
[edit] Magni Bronzebeard
Magni Bronzebeard of Ironforge is the king of the Bronzebeard dwarves of Khaz Modan. After losing his realm to the Horde, he joined the Alliance, which helped him and his kind to reclaim their ancient lands. He remained steadfast to the Alliance after the Second War. He also sponsored the Explorer's Guild, created after the discovery of the dwarves ancient heritage, and established by his brother, Muradin Bronzebeard. After the death of his brother Muradin in Northrend due to Arthas's insanity, Magni has become overwrought with pain. He now rules over the city of Ironforge, and on most servers of World of Warcraft is the most difficult faction leader to kill. (Mainly due to the large amount of Alliance players in Ironforge as it has become something of a hang-out for Alliance players.)
- Appears in World of Warcraft
[edit] Magtheridon
A Pit Lord of great power who ruled over Draenor (now Outland) and had under his power vast legions of Fel Orcs, Succubi, Voidwalkers, Doomguards and even some Eredar. His power remained undisputed until he was overthrown by the combined forces of Illidan Stormrage, Prince Kael'thas, Lady Vashj and Akama and their blood elf, naga and Draenei warriors. He is currently imprisoned in the Shattered Halls instance in Hellfire Citadel in Outland. He also makes a brief appearance in the Blood Furnace instance.
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
- Announced to appear in World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade
[edit] Maiev Shadowsong
Night Elf Warden and jailor of Illidan Stormrage. Personally chosen by Malfurion Stormrage to be Illidan's watcher. She hated Tyrande for setting Illidan free, and blames her for all the things Illidan did when he was freed. She followed Illidan to Outland, and almost recaptured him before Illidan's followers rescued him. She remains hell-bent on tracking the rogue Illidan down, wherever he might run. May quite probably appear in the World of Warcraft expansion, The Burning Crusade, however it is also possible she has died.
Maiev can be found imprisoned by Akama in the Warden's Cage area of the Shadowmoon Valley Zone in Outland.
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
- Appears in Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy
- Appears in World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade
[edit] Mal'ganis
Mal'ganis was one of the Dreadlords sent by Tichondrius to transform humanity with the Plague of Undeath using infected grain. His servant Kel'Thuzad helped in spreading the plague, but was ultimately loyal to the Lich King. As the plague spread through the streets of Stratholme, Mal'ganis faced and confronted Arthas but lost and fled to the icy continent of Northrend. Arthas followed him and fought through the Undead ranks with the help of Muradin Bronzebeard and his Dwarven Expeditionary Corps. Arthas then recovered Frostmourne in a bid to defeat the Scourge and Mal'ganis. After recovering the accursed blade which killed Muradin when Arthas took it up, a mighty battle ensued and Arthas faced Mal'ganis at his Black Citadel. Mal'ganis was killed by Arthas, but Frostmourne transformed Arthas into a Death Knight and a servant of Ner'Zhul, the Lich King.
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
[edit] Malfurion "Furion" Stormrage
Malfurion is a Night Elf Druid, also referred to as "Keeper of the Grove" in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne. It is he who finally stops Archimonde's attempt on the World Tree at Mt. Hyjai. A druid of great power, he is the leader of the faction who stood against Azshara and her Highborn magic practicers and led to the destruction of the Well of Eternity. Before Tyrande Whisperwind awoke him using the Horn of Cenarius, he was fulfilling his oath to Ysera by walking the paths of the Emerald Dream. He is believed to be a disciple of the Demigod Cenarius, and is the twin brother of Illidan Stormrage. He is responsible for having Illidan imprisioned after the creation of the Well of Eternity at Mt. Hyjai and appoints Maiev Shadowsong the Warden personally to watch over Illidan. When the Burning Legion and Archimonde advance on Mt. Hyjai, he and Tyrande venture into the Barrow Dens to awake the Druids of the Claw and Druids of the Talon to help defend the Well of Eternity. Tyrande splits off from him in order to free Illidan. He is the lover of Tyrande Whisperwind after winning her heart after both him and Illidan sought it. This relationship is important because Illidan along with Malfurion save Tyrande from the Undead. He is also known as "Shan'do" meaning the "Honored Teacher". After saving Tyrande with Illidan's help and settling matters with his brother, Malfurion is believed to have returned to Ashenvale to either continue undoing the damage of the Burning Legion or to rejoin the Emerald Dream.
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
- Appears in World of Warcraft
- Appears in Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy
[edit] Malygos
One of the five Dragon Aspects, he is the Hand of Magic and leader of the blue dragonflight. Once Neltharion the Earthwarder's closest friend, he and his flight led the attack against Neltharion when the once-noble black dragon betrayed the other dragonflights. The power of Neltharion's Demon Soul, however, completely decimated the blue dragonflight. The loss of his flight sent Malygos into despair and madness (hence his nickname, Mad Malygos), and he lost all interest in the rest of the world. Malygos would not recover his sanity for 10000 years, when he would assist the other Aspects in freeing Alexstrasza, the Aspect of Life, and regain his powers when the Demon Soul was destroyed. It was only through the actions of the dragon-mage Krasus that the blue dragonflight was able to slowly grow once more, for he had saved what few blue dragon eggs he could when the magic that had protected them from the cold failed due to Malygos's neglect after he had gone mad. Resides somewhere in the icy wastes of Northrend with the rest of his brood.
- Appears in Warcraft: Day of the Dragon
- Appears in Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy
[edit] Mannoroth
Mannoroth (also known as "Mannoroth the Destructor") was the leader of the Pit Lords and Archimonde's second in command. When the Burning Legion first invaded the world of Azeroth, Mannoroth battled against the demigod Cenarius. It was he who originally corrupted the Orcs by making them drink his burning demon blood. This was called the Blood Pact. Mannoroth was killed by the Orcish chieftain Grom Hellscream. Hellscream sacrificed himself to slay Mannoroth in an effort to free the Warsong clan from the Blood Pact.
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
- A monument to Grom Hellscream has been erected on the site where he was slain in southern Ashenvale in World of Warcraft
- His shattered weapon can be found floating in southern Ashenvale in "World of Warcraft"
- His skull is atop of a large thick tree inside Orgrimmar in "World of Warcraft"
- Appears in Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy
[edit] Medivh
Doomed literally from the moment of his conception, Medivh was the son of the powerful Aegwynn, who fought and defeated the Avatar of Sargeras, lord of the Burning Legion. Unbeknownst to her, Sargeras had infused a portion of his spirit within Aegwynn, which he then used to possess her unborn child.
The last of the long line of the Guardians of Tirisfal, sworn to defend Azeroth from the Burning Legion, he instead wrought chaos under Sargeras' influence, opening the Dark Portal and allowing the orcs to invade Azeroth. He was slain by his longtime friend, Anduin Lothar, and his apprentice, Khadgar, at the height of the First War. Redeemed to corporeal form by his mother Aegwyyn he is the person responsible for the 2 year alliance between humans and orcs. It is speculated that during Warcraft 3 he was in spirit form, however following the events in 'Warcraft: The Last Guardian' his mother used their spiritual bond to reincarnate him as a human once more.
In World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, Medivh will feature as an NPC in the Caverns of Time, as he opens the Dark Portal.
His name means 'keeper of secrets' in elven tongue.
- Appears in Warcraft I: Orcs & Humans
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
- Appears in the novelization Warcraft: The Last Guardian
- Appears in World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade in the Caverns of Time
[edit] Mekgineer Thermaplugg
The former chief Engineer of Gnomeregan, Sicco Thermaplugg was responsible for the fall of the Gnomish capital. It was Thermaplugg who suggested flooding the city with radiation in order to kill the invading Troggs. However, the radiation destroyed the city, killed most of the population and only served to strengthen the Troggs. Thermaplugg was apparently aware that this would happen, and engineered events as a part of his plot to take control of the city.
Horribly mutated by the radiation and driven insane by powerlust, Thermaplugg now resides in the lowest levels of the irradiated city, ruling over it with an army of Leper Gnomes and machines.
- Appears in World of Warcraft
[edit] Mephistroph
One of the Dreadlords commanded by Tichondrius. He is the third in the ranks of the Dreadlords, and with the deaths of Tichondrius and Anetheron, the ruler of the Dreadlords. Little is known about this Dreadlord, but what is certain is that he has a love for all things evil and wants nothing more than to tear the mortal world asunder. His name is probably an off shoot to Mephisto, one of the three demon brothers in the Diablo series or the famous Mephistopheles from Faust.
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
[edit] Muradin Bronzebeard
Muradin Bronzebeard was Prince Arthas' dwarven friend and head of an archaeological expedition to Northrend. He was killed when Arthas claimed Frostmourne, shattering its case and causing an ice fragment to strike Muradin. Muradin was the younger brother of King Magni Bronzebeard, the supreme ruler of the dwarves, and older brother to Brann, a renowned dwarven explorer. Muradin was widely respected by Humans, Elves and especially the Dwarves and lived to the age of 221. Muradin was the former Ambassador of Khaz Modan and the Head of The Dwarven Archeological Society. Muradin was a noble yet voracious warrior and respected all forms of good in the world. Muradin always relied on the Light and did what he believed to be right and was a hero to all the mortal people of Azeroth. His dwarves, led by Baelgun, survived to fight Arthas in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, but were defeated.
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
[edit] Naz'grel
Naz'grel is the chief of the Horde's wolf-rider brigade, and Thrall's military advisor. As a veteran of the Second War and a former prisoner of the Alliance internment camps, Naz'grel despises the Alliance, and humans in particular. He views Thrall's continued insistence that the humans can be reasoned with to be a weakness, and feels that victory through war is the only way that the Alliance will end their persecution of the Horde. Naz'grel currently resides in Grommash Hold in Orgrimmar.
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
- Appears in World of Warcraft
[edit] Nefarian
The son of Deathwing the Destroyer (Once known as Neltharion). Nefarian is a massive Black Dragon of incredible power. This maleific leviathan dwells within Blackrock Spire near the summit of the mountain. Upon his arrival at the Spire he entered into an alliance with Rend Blackhand, delusional "leader" of the remaining orcs on Azeroth. Nefarian is locked in combat with the Dark Iron Dwarves and their fiery master, Ragnaros, for control of the mountain fortress. To facilitate his victory, Nefarian conducts vile experiments within the Spire, combining the essences of the other five flights to create his Chromatic Dragonflight, a horrid nightmare of magic and genetics. His personal abode of Blackwing Lair sits atop Blackrock Mountain in the desolated Burning Steppes.
To meddle in the affairs of humans, as most Black Dragons enjoy doing including his sister Onyxia, Nefarian assumes the guise of Lord Victor Nefarius, a human dignitary.
- Appears in World of Warcraft
[edit] Nekros Skullcrusher (Senior)
Nekros Skullcrusher was one of the few Orcish warlocks who were not part of the Shadow Council, Nekros Skullcrusher never cared for his dark, magical calling. He considered himself more a warrior than a wizard, but his duty to his clan, and himself, demanded that he saddle his burden, especially when a human knight deprived him of half a leg. Nekros, being of the Dragonmaw Clan, was commissioned by his chieftain, Zuluhed, to bear the dark artifact known as the Demon Soul, which he would use to capture and contain Alexstrasza, the mighty Dragonqueen. They did just that, and Nekros became her warden in Grim Batol, using the Demon Soul to inflict unimaginable pain on her whenever she did not cooperate. When she chose to starve herself, he shattered an egg before her. Nekros continually abused her, both mentally and physically, especially after the Second War, when she became the only real weapon the Horde had against the Alliance. Her mates, however, were dying, and Nekros would soon have no further means of producing her children. Nekros was tricked by Deathwing into moving Alexstrasza into the open, where she was freed by her lover Korialstrasz, and the first thing she did was dispose of Nekros, burning him to cinders. His son Nek'rosh survived the massacre.
- Appears in Warcraft: Day of the dragon
- Appears in World of Warcraft
[edit] Nek'rosh Skullcrusher
After the Second War, the Dragonmaw Clan is not the same threat they were when they had dragons, but they're still fierce opponents. The Dragonmaws are now led by Chieftain Nek'rosh, son of Nekros Skullcrusher, who was the former head of the Dragonmaws years ago. Nekros used powerful magic to tame the Red Dragons, but when that magic failed him, Nekros was killed by the dragons and his son has vowed revenge against the dragons who slew his father. The dragons were not very happy with their old masters, and fiercely hunted the Dragonmaws. What few remained fled from Grim Batol and into the Mountains east of Whelgar's Excavation. Now they've gained strength, and have an encampment northeast of Menethil. Nek'rosh has built catapults and aims to lay siege to Menethil. And with the fighting in Dun Algaz, they would be effectively blocked from reinforcements.
[edit] Neltharion (Deathwing)
Neltharion the Earth Warder was one of the Dragon Aspects created to defend Kalimdor. After his betrayal of the Aspects, he became the dragon Deathwing. He is the sworn enemy to Alextrasza, the leader of the Red Dragons and Ysera, the Leader of the Green Dragons. For a while, he became the ally of Ner'zhul and offered his black dragonflight to serve him. He was in command of the Black Dragonflight until he disappeared. The remnants of the Black Dragonflight are lead by his heir, Nefarion.
- Appears in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal
- Appears in Warcraft: Day of the Dragon
- Appears in Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy
[edit] Ner'zhul (Lich King)
Ner'zhul was the mentor of Gul'dan and a powerful Shaman who made a pact with (and was corrupted by) Kil'Jaeden. Due to his failure in establishing a grand invasion of Azeroth, and for opening various portals to other worlds, he was punished by encasing him in the Frozen Throne. He became the Lich King and was ordered to create the Scourge and lead a second invasion into Azeroth. He became too powerful for Kil'Jaeden to control. Arthas traveled to Northrend and shattered the frozen throne, donning the armor of Ner'zhul, and fused with him to become one of the most powerful beings the world has ever known.
- Appears in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
- In World of Warcraft the Lich King is seen in Naxxramas talking to Kel'Thuzad
[edit] Nilas Arcanister
An Archmage of Dalaran who dwelled in the Quel'Thalassian Capital of Silvermoon. When the Undead Scourge laid siege to the city, Arcanister resisted in every way possible. Seeing that the battle was ending and that his comrades were far outnumbered, Arcanister fled with a handful of survivors to Dalaran in order to warn the Kirin Tor. When Arthas and Kel'Thuzad made their inevitable journey to Dalaran, the Mages were more than ready for them. The Mages had constructed a shield-type spell that drained the evil energy of the Undead Scourge and for a time the Undead were unable to attack the city. However, this spell had to be maintained by 3 Archmages, and Arcanister was one of them. Arcanister guarded the Gates of Dalaran and maintained the shield and held off the Scourge for a brief period. However, the Undead used devious tactics to combat the Wizards and humans of Dalaran and Arthas was eventually able to kill the Archmage. The other 2 mages resisted for a period but were also murdered by the teeming Undead Armies. With their deaths came the loss of Dalaran. Arcanister was a prolific and benevolent Mage who will be remembered as a hero of the Human Alliance forever.
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
[edit] Nozdormu
Nozdormu the Timeless One is the head of the Bronze Dragonflight chosen by the Titan Pantheon to watch over the World of Azeroth. He was empowered to police time itself, and so he became "Master of the spinning roads of fate" and known as the Timeless One. His Prime Consort is Saridormi.
- Appears in the novelization Warcraft: Day of the Dragon
- Appears in Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy
- Appears in World of Warcraft*
[edit] Onyxia
Daughter of the black dragon aspect, Deathwing. Onyxia is the brood mother of the Black Dragonflight. She dwells in a molten cave near Dustwallow Marsh, keeping watch over her precious kin and wreaking havoc on the fledgeling human settlement at Theramore. The scheming dragon sometimes also takes on the guise of Lady Katrana Prestor, a human noble who acts as an advisor to the young king of Stormwind, Anduin Wrynn.
- Appears as a Raid boss in World of Warcraft'
[edit] Orgrim Doomhammer
Orgrim Doomhammer was the former Warchief of the Horde after Blackhand was overthrown. He was the one responsible for seizing power from Blackhand and slaughtering the Shadow Council. He was also a friend of Durotan. He fell in combat and was succeeded by Thrall who took up the legendary Warhammer that bore his name. The Horde capital city of Orgrimmar is named in honor of this orcish hero.
- Appears in the novelization Warcraft: Lord of the Clans
- Appears in Warcraft II:Tides of Darkness
[edit] Prince Kael'thas
Last of the Sunstrider dynasty. Prince of the High Elven kingdom of Quel'Thalas before it fell into the plaguelands of the Scourge. Now Leader of the Outland Blood Elves following Illidan and regrouping in Outland.
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
- Announced to appear in World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade
[edit] Ragnaros
Ragnaros the Firelord is a boss in World of Warcraft who resides in the Molten Core. He was the fire lieutenant, the chief servant of an Old God, before the Titans imprisoned the evil Old Gods deep in the earth. Ragnaros is now free and commands the Dark Iron Dwarves, lesser fire and rock elementals, molten giants, core hounds, and 9 officers (Lucifron, Magmadar, Gehennas, Garr, Shazzrah, Baron Geddon, the Sulfuron Harbinger, Golemagg the Incinerator, and Majordomo Executus). He strives to see the elementals once again rule Azeroth - his primary opponent is the mighty dragon Nefarian, with whom he fights for control of Blackrock Mountain. Ragnaros had his lieutenants the earth elemental Garr and the fire elemental Geddon lured Thunderaan into a trap. Ragnaros consumed him, and now holds the bindings of the Windseeker in the Molten Core. Currently his elemental princes battle for control of his planar kingdom deep within the Earth.
- Appears in World of Warcraft in the "Molten Core" instance.
[edit] Razelikh the Defiler
Razelikh the Defiler the dreadlord is the final boss of a long chain quest of World of Warcraft in the Blasted Lands, who resides in the Rise of the Defiler. Those with the quest can teleport themselves up to the mountain and summon him after learning his True Name, Rakh'Likh.
- Appears in World of Warcraft
In no way is he related to Rakdos the Defiler of Magic: The Gathering fame.
[edit] Rend and Maim
Rend and Maim were the sons of Blackhand, who continued to lead the Blackrock clan after their father's demise. They branched off into the Black Tooth Grin clan, wherein each member knocked out their own tooth as a show of loyalty and strength. They were at the final battle for the Portal at the end of the Second War. But with Doomhammer defeated and the Alliance troops rallying under Turalyon, they staged a retreat into Blackrock Spire, and holed themselves up within.
This began a war with the current residents - the Dark Iron Dwarves. The war raged for years within the mountain, with little ground gained on either side. Maim eventually died in the course of the war, leaving Rend to proclaim himself Warchief. He was soon visited by Nefarian and his black dragons, and with their help, drove the Dark Iron dwarves back into the depths, leaving the Spire to them. He sits there still, loyal to Nefarian but also building up his own, dark Horde to oppose Thrall. The mountain remains contested between Nefarian's forces controlling the spires, the Dark Iron Dwarves holding the depths, and the armies of Ragnaros fortified in the Molten Core.
Rend and Maim also appear in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne in Lord of Outland, Chapter Six of the Alliance Campaign. There, they are Blademasters guarding Magtheridon's Black Citadel, and are slain by the combined forces of Illidan Stormrage, Prince Kael'Thas, Lady Vashj, and the Draenei Akama. The Rend and Maim here have no connection whatsoever with the Rend and Maim described above.
- Appears in World of Warcraft
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
- Appears in Warcraft II
[edit] Rexxar
A half-orc, half-ogre Beastmaster/Hunter who was instrumental in assisting Thrall and the Horde in defending the fledgling nation Durotar after the fall of the Burning Legion. His lineage is known as the "Mok'nathal", and he is rumored to be one of the last of them. He travels the land as an "outcast" with his animal companions. In World of Warcraft, he and his bear, Misha, patrol along a road in Desolace between Feralas and The Charred Vale in west-central Kalimdor.
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
- Appears in World of Warcraft
- Appears in the novelization Cycle of Hatred
[edit] Rhonin
Rhonin is a powerful human mage of the Kirin Tor, and the hero who saved Alexstrasza the Dragon Queen. Also played a role in stopping the first invasion by the Burning Legion after being transported back in time, thousands of years before the Orcs invaded Azeroth. Husband of Vereesa Windrunner and father to their twins.
- Appears in the novel Warcraft: Day of the Dragon
- Appears in the Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy.
[edit] Rokhan
A Shadow Hunter, he is a member of the Darkspear Tribe and Thrall's finest scout. During the events surrounding the founding of Durotar, Rokhan aided the beastmaster Rexxar in beating back a human invasion led by Grand Admiral Daelin Proudmoore.
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
- Appears briefly in the novelization Cycle of Hatred
[edit] Sargeras
Sargeras, a bronze-skinned Vanir Titan, used to be the champion of the Pantheon. Once he was sent to deal with several demonic races. He managed to defeat them and imprison them. But due to the corruption of these demons, he went insane. He released the demons from their prisons, who were quick to ally with the Dark Titan, bowing before his vast power.
Sargeras began invading worlds, becoming the leader and creator of the Burning Legion. His mortal avatar appeared before and was killed by the Guardian Aegwynn, but not before possessing her son Medivh. His spirit lay dormant within the young man for many years, corrupting him with subtle manipulations that culminated in the opening of the Dark Portal which brought the Orcs into Azeroth.
Eventually, Medivh was killed and Sargeras' spirit was exorcised by the mage Khadgar, the Knight Anduin Lothar (trainer of Uther the Lightbringer, founder of the Paladins of the Silver Hand) and the half-Orc Garona. What is left of the Dark Titan is currently in the Twisting Nether, completely incapable of doing anything, due to his lack of a physical form. If he were able to once more make himself physically manifest, he would arguably be the most powerful being in the Warcraft universe.
- Appears in the novelization Warcraft: The Last Guardian.
- Appears in the novelization Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
[edit] Saridormi
She is the Prime Mate of Nozdormu the Aspect of Time.
Ten thousand years ago, Saridormi represented Nozdormu at the gathering of dragons in the Chamber of the Aspects for the creation of the Dragon Soul because Nozdormu wasn't there. She contributed her own and Nozdormu's essence to the Soul's spell matrix. Nozodormu's essence was in an hourglass. Saridormi was betrayed along with the rest of the dragons when Neltharion attempted to use the Dragon Soul to gain control of the Flights, but was saved by the intervention of Korialstrasz.
Saridormi later fought in the final battle against the Burning Legion above the Well of Eternity, again representing the Bronze Dragonflight. She was the mount for Broxigar. She was reunited with Nozdormu.
- Appears in Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy
[edit] Sen'jin
Sen'jin, witch doctor of the Darkspear Tribe, died in a conflict with the Sea Witch's minions, to free his people from their fear and servitude. When he and his tribe attempted to flee the isles with the orcish fleet, he was killed by invading humans and murlocs. With his last words, he swore his tribe to follow the leadership of Thrall. His son Vol'Jin now rules the Darkspear Tribe.
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
[edit] Shandris Feathermoon
Shandris Feathermoon was orphaned in the first war against the Burning Legion, and was taken care of by Tyrande Whisperwind. During the events surrounding Warcraft III, she was a great Sentinel leader and one of Tyrande's most trusted lieutenants. She now resides as leader of the Feathermoon Stronghold.
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
- Appears in World of Warcraft
- Appears in the novelization Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy
[edit] The Prophet Skeram
Taken from wowwiki
The Prophet Skeram is an important religious leader in Ahn'Qiraj. He wrote the Prophecy of C'Thun. He is the first boss found in the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj.
- Appears in World of Warcraft
[edit] Stalvan Mistmantle
The former teacher of the schoolhouse in Moonbrook, Westfall, Stalvan was enlisted as a private tutor of a wealthy family living near the Eastvale Logging Camp in Elwynn Forest. One of his pupils, a fair-looking young woman, drove him mad with love. When she unexpectedly chose a suitor after all of her "come-ons" to Stalvan, he went mad with jealousy and grief. Saying "that's just my tutor, old uncle Stalvan" didn't help things either, as she was only a few years younger than him. He proceeded in murdering her, her young suitor, and many other nobles in his blind rage. He wandered, blind with rage - eventually contracting the plague of undeath. He lives in a shack in northeastern Duskwood. World of Warcraft players can opt to pursue a quest line that results in his death (again). Appears in World of WarCraft.
[edit] Sylvanas Windrunner
Former Ranger General of Quel'Thalas, was slain by the Deathknight Arthas, who then reanimated her as a banshee. She has since escaped the power of the Lich King, and with the coerced fealty of the Dreadlord Varimathras has now risen to power as the Banshee Queen and leader of the Forsaken.
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
- Appears in World of Warcraft
- Appears In The War of the Ancients series
[edit] Tagar Spinebreaker
Tagar Spinebreaker was the leader of the cannibalistic Bonechewer Clan. Tagar Spinebreaker garbs himself in the innards of his enemies; that which he does not devour himself. Tagar is ruthless and bloodthirsty, craving only the heat of battle above all else. The Bonechewers stayed in Draenor during the First Crossing, but when the Second Crossing was imminent, the Bonechewers were attacked by the Shadow Moon Clan, for one of their captains possessed the Skull of Gul’dan as a trophy. Their camp was obliterated and the skull reclaimed. Soon after, Tagar, along with Fenris of the Thunderlords, decided to sojourn into Azeroth, rising to the challenge and succeeding where their predecessors failed. Ner’zhul refused their suggestions, and their Clans were slaughtered.
- Mentioned in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal
[edit] Tandred Proudmoore
Tandred Proudmoore is the current ruler of Kul Tiras. He is the son of Daelin Proudmoore and brother of Jaina.
[edit] Taretha Foxton
Taretha Foxton was a childhood friend of Thrall the Orc Warchief, in the novelization Lord of the Clans. When Thrall was a baby, Taretha's mother was given the duty of nursing and caring for him until he was old enough to be trained. Taretha looked on him as a little baby brother, and while Thrall was training, Taretha was given the duty of carrying books on strategy and military history to Thrall's cell. She used the opportunity to converse with him through letters hidden in the pages of the books, and would also give him additional books on subjects such as Art. When Thrall decided to escape from Durnholde, Taretha arranged for a distraction to allow him to escape, and even gathered supplies for him. Taretha died after the man who took her as his mistress, General Aedelas Blackmoore, ordered her execution for helping Thrall, in an attempt to break his will. Thrall, who was instead enraged by her death, avenged Taretha, killing Blackmoore during the siege of Durnholde, and razing the keep to the ground. Taretha's love and compassion was a powerful influence on the young Warchief, and is often credited with leading him into his friendship with Jaina Proudmoore in the Third War and afterwards.
In World of Warcraft, Horde agents are dispatched from Tarren Mill to assassinate Lord Aliden Perenolde, leader of the Syndicate in Alterac, and regain Taretha's pendant - a crescent moon on a silver chain - from Perenolde's mistress, Elysa.
- Appears in the novelization: Warcraft: Lord of the Clans
[edit] Teron Gorefiend
Teron Gorefiend was an Orc warlock and member of the Shadow Council until he was killed by Orgrim Doomhammer and later reincarnated in the body of a knight of Azeroth as one of Gul'dan's Death Knights. Following the defeat of the Horde in the Second War, Gorefiend took control of the surviving Death Knights who had remained on Azeroth (some others had already established on Draenor before the destruction of the Dark Portal). Gorefiend aligned himself with Ner'zhul hoping to use one of his portals to invade a world for the Death Knights alone to conquer. His fate remains unknown, but he was possibly killed (his body destroyed) when an elite group of the Alliance Expedition on Draenor attacked Fortress Shadowmoon.
It is widely speculated that Teron Gorefiend is now in residence at Karazhan, inhabiting Medivh's tower.
- Appears in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal
[edit] Thrall
Thrall is currently the Warchief of the Horde, after taking up the title and armaments of the former Warchief Orgrim Doomhammer after Orgrim fell in battle. Originally raised to be a gladiator and a liaison between humans and the Orcs in the internment camps, Thrall instead releases his captured brethren with the help of Orgrim Doomhammer and Grom Hellscream and the Warsong Clan. He is the son of Durotan, successor to Orgrim Doomhammer whom the capital of Durotar, Orgrimmar is named for. Visionary leader, Farseer, and Warchief of the Orcish Horde. He is credited with founding the nation of Durotar in East Kalimdor and also allying the mighty Tauren by aiding Cairne Bloodhoof in saving his village from Centaur attacks. He wields the Legendary Doomhammer and maintains an uneasy truce/friendship with Jaina Proudmoore who aided him in freeing his friend Grom Hellscream from Mannoroth's control.
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
- Appears in World of Warcraft
- Appears in the novelezation Warcraft: Lord of the Clans
- Appears in the novelezation War of the Ancients Trilogy
- Appears in the novelezation World Of Warcraft: Cycle Of Hatred
[edit] Tichondrius
Foremost of the Nathrezim--also known as the Dreadlords--he served under Kil'jaeden. He was appointed the task of personally guarding the Lich King. He was a powerful warrior and was extremely loyal to Kil'Jaeden despite his misgivings about the Lich King. When Arthas was turned into a Death Knight, Tichondrius remained his superior until Arthas and Kel'Thuzad broke away entirely from the Burning Legion. He was slain by Illidan Stormrage after Illidan consumed the energies of the skull of Gul'dan.
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
[edit] Tirion Fordring
Tirion was a Paladin of the Silver Hand who was at one time named the Master of Hearthglen. Unlike many strong-headed warriors of Lordaeron, Tirion did not view Orcs and other creatures as inherently evil and preferred to judge everyone by their actions and not their birthright. When he showed compassion to an exiled orc hermit and consequently saved him from execution, Tirion was ejected from the Silver Hand and, supposedly, had his powers stripped. However, while escaping from Stratholme with the wounded orc, Eitrigg, Tirion found his powerful abilities blessed by the Holy Light had not faded, and he was able to heal Eitrigg's grievous wounds and save him.
After living in exile for many years, Tirion Fordring's past caught up with him in the form of his son Taelan who had also been inducted into the Silver Hand, but succumbed to the zealous call of the Scarlet Crusade, becoming its Highlord and donating the Fordring family lands, primarily consisting of Hearthglen, where he is currently stationed. After years of separation, Father and Son were nearly destined to meet but Grand Inquisitor Isillien of the Scarlet Crusade murdered Taelan before the two could reconcile, throwing Tirion into a rage which ended in the death of the High Inquisitor and his guards. The quest series is generally accepted as one of the most touching and well-written in the game, and has led to the popularisation of Tirion.
Today Tirion still lives in isolation in the northwest corner of the Eastern Plaguelands. After the death of Taelan, he swore to take up the mantle held by Uther the Lightbringer and become the Lord of the Silver Hand and lead the Paladin order into the future. He is referenced by several members of Light's Hope Chapel in the Eastern Plaguelands and seems to inspire fear in the ranks of the remaining Scarlet Crusade.
- Appears in World of Warcraft
- Appears in Warcraft: Of Blood and Honor
[edit] Turalyon
Turalyon was a paladin who was involved in the human defense during the Second War, alongside Alleria Windrunner and Danath. Before that he was one of the paladins serving alongside Anduin Lothar, and seemingly the sole survivor of the ambush in which Lothar perished. His inability to save the great hero has haunted Turalyon since that day.
- Appears in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal
- A memorial can be seen of him in front of the human city of Stormwind in World of Warcraft
- Expected to appear in "World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade."
[edit] Tyranastrasz
Tyranastrasz was the first consort of Alexstrasza.
He was captured and enslaved along with Alexstrasza by the Orcs during the Second War and was forced to mate with her in order to produce offspring for the Orcs to attack and harrass Allience forces. Since the Orcs lost all the consorts but him, he had to mate with her. Tyranastrasz was an old dragon before he was captured, and the constant strain of his captivity hastened his death. He by died Deathwing just before Alexstrasza was freed by Korialstrasz, Rhonin, Vereesa, and Falstad.
- Appears in Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy
- Appears in Warcraft: Day of the Dragon
[edit] Tyrande Whisperwind
High priestess of the Night Elves, and lover of Malfurion Stormrage. She sets Illidan free in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos.
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
- Appears in World of Warcraft
- Appears in Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy
[edit] Uther
Uther the Lightbringer was the first Paladin of Azeroth and was the mentor of Prince Arthas Menethil until he was betrayed and killed by Arthas during the Third Great War. Uther was regarded as one of the greatest human warriors to have ever lived and was seen as a hero by all races of men throughout the lands of Lordaeron and Azeroth itself. Uther was the founder of the Knights of the Silver Hand and lived to the age of 64.
- Appears in Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
- His tomb can be seen in World of Warcraft, in the Western Plaguelands, near Sorrow Hill.
[edit] Vaelastrasz
Taken from wowwiki
Vaelastrasz is a Red Dragon who is also known as Vaelan in human form. Vaelastrasz has sworn to hunt Nefarian until the end of his days. After aiding players in defeating the false orc leader, Rend Blackhand, Vaelastrasz journied to find his nemesis above the Blackrock Spire. He faced Nefarian in his lair, The Blackwing Lair, and was wounded severely during the battle. Nefarian used his own blood in an arcane ritual to corrupt the younger Red Dragon. Nefarian then used Vaelstrasz against the heroes who came to kill him.
- Appears in World of Warcraft in the Lower Blackrock Spire, Upper Blackrock Spire and Blackwing Lair instances.
[edit] Varimathras
Varimathras is the co-ruler of The Forsaken. He is a Dreadlord, a race of demons from The Twisting Nether used as commanders for the invasions of the Burning Legion. With the fall of the Legion at the Battle of Mt. Hyjal, he and several of his brothers were abandoned in the Plaguelands at the Ruins of Lordaeron. They had no news of the defeat of the Legion, and continued to rule over the undead stationed there while waiting for further instructions from Archimonde the Defiler. Their fortifications were assaulted during the Undead Civil War by the forces of the Forsaken and their leader Sylvanas Windrunner, and Varimathras was captured by the Dark Lady. Out of cowardice, he swore fealty to her in order to preserve his own life and assisted her in the destruction of the Dreadlords Balnazzar and Detheroc. He personally killed his brother Balnazzar, leader of the Plaguelands' Legion forces. Since then he has assisted Sylvannas in her rise to power as ruler of the Forsaken, and co rules with her from the Undercity. He runs the day to day affairs of the undead faction, monitoring the progress of the Forsaken's war against the Scourge and the Scarlet Crusade. His position is highly special as he is only former member of the Burning legion who openly became one of the rulers of the Azeroth faction (Horde). Although he co-rules the Forsaken with Sylvanas he will not give honor for killing him.
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
- Appears in World of Warcraft
[edit] Lady Vashj
Leader of the Naga ranks who sided with Illidan and one of his most trusted lieutenants. She currently resides in Draenor. She helped the blood mage prince Kael'thas escape from the prison of Dalaran. He was being held in the prison of Lord Garithos.
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
- Appears in Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy
- Appears in World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade
[edit] Velen
Ruler of the Draenei.The Dark Titan Sargeras offered him and the other two Draenei rulers,Archimonde and Kil'Jaeden,great power in exchange for loyalty.Velen,unlike the other two refused,refused and was forced to leave their homeworld Argus with the other uncorrupted Draenei.They found the world of Draenor and setled there.His fate remains unknown.Possibly,he resides in the new Draenei city of Exodar.
- Will appear in the novel World of Warcraft:Rise of the Horde
[edit] Vereesa Windrunner
Vereesa Windrunner is the sister of Alleria and Sylvanas Windrunner. Vereesa was originally responsible for escorting Rhonin the mage to a port on the Great Sea. She became very much involved in his quest. Vereesa later married Rhonin. In the War of the Ancients trilogy she is the mother of Rhonin's children (half elven twins).
- Appears in the novelization Day of the Dragon
- Appears in the novelization War of the Ancients trilogy
[edit] Vol'jin
Current ruler of the Darkspear Tribe, Vol'Jin is a powerful witch doctor (though in World of Warcraft he is more of a warrior than a healer or caster). He is an ally of Thrall, and resides in Orgrimmar with Thrall, his guards, advisors, and shamans in the Grommash Hold.
- Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
- Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
- Appears in World of Warcraft
[edit] Lord Xavius
Lord Xavius was a former Night Elf who ascended through the Quel'dorei to be the Counselor to Queen Azshara. Intrigued by the art of magic, he worked his way through the Highborne with such dedication that he gave up his own eyes for magical orbs allowing him to understand his art better. He led the creation of the portal that would allow Sargeras to venture into Kalimdor. He was sent to stop Malfurion Stormrage and Tyrande Whisperwind from meeting with Cenarius, but when they met and battled at the shore of the Well, Xavius was bested, and thrown into the deadly waters. But as his body sank into the Well, he was visited by the spirit of Sargeras, who resurrected him as the first Satyr, and sent him into the world to fill the ranks of the Legion. Later in the War of the Ancients, Malfurion, in a desperate bid to save Tyrande from the clutches of the Legion, kills Xavius for the second (and more permanent) time by turning him into a tree.
- Appears in the novelization War of the Ancients: The Well of Eternity
[edit] Ysera
Ysera the Dreamer is one of the five Dragon Aspects that watch over the world of Azeroth. The green dragon is the younger sister to Alexstrasza and empowered by the titan Eonar to be bound to the Emerald Dream in an eternal trance to forever watch over the wilds and the druids in the Emerald Dream. In any form, Ysera is almost always seen with her eyes closed as she is eternally dreaming. Fans believe that there is a connection between Ysera and Elune, as it has been said separately that both are the mother of Cenarius. However, it has been released that Ysera and Elune are not the same. The War of the Ancients trilogy states that while Elune did birth Cenarius, she saw that he was not of her realm and gave him to Ysera, who became his mother.
In the War of the Ancients trilogy, it is revealed that demigod Malorne the White Stag, Cenarius's father, was Ysera's lover. She nearly went mad with grief when Archimonde killed Malorne and severely wounded Cenarius.
Ysera rules the Emerald Dream from the "Eye of Ysera," a golden dome which has no fixed point within the realm appearing wherever Ysera wishes it to. To enter the Emerald Dream unbidden or destroy life there is to earn Ysera's and her brood's unending wrath.
- Appears in Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy
- Appears in the novelization Warcraft: Day of the Dragon
[edit] Zul'jin
Forest Troll leader, helpful in instrumenting and coordinating attacks against the Alliance on Azeroth during the Second War. His whereabouts are currently unknown, but many trolls wait in anticipation for the day that Zul'jin returns, heralding it as a new beginning for the tribes. He may yet appear in the Burning Crusade, possibly in the new Forest Troll instance of Zul'Aman.
- Appears in Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness
[edit] Zuluhed Dragonmaw
Zuluhed "the Whacked" was a powerful orc shaman, leader of the Dragonmaw clan. They fought in Azeroth during the First and Second Wars. The Dragonmaw was one of the strongest supporters of Blackhand, and after his death, they pledged themselves into the service of the Black Tooth Grin Clan. Its leaders, Rend and Maim, handed Zuluhed the Demon Soul, and ordered him to use it to capture the dragonqueen Alexstrasza. But his shamanistic magics weren't powerful enough to tap into the artifact, and so Zuluhed used the warlock skills of his warrior Nekros Skullcrusher in order to tame and capture the dragonqueen. This provided a valuable aid to the orcs, as her dragons were used to wreak havoc among the humans. Zuluhed trusted Nekros with the Demon Soul, and commanded the orc operations in the captured Khaz Modan during the Second War. After the Horde was defeated, the Dragonmaw was one of the few clans still standing. While Zuluhed was fighting the human attacks near Dun Algaz, a strike force led by Rhonin attacked Grim Batol and freed the dragonqueen. After the loss of their greatest asset, the clan began to lose ground, and was eventually defeated and captured by the Alliance. Zuluhed's fate is not known.
- Appears in Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness
- Appears in the novelization Day of the Dragon
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