The Horde is one of the major factions in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of games and books are set. In World of Warcraft, the Horde is an alliance of five major races: the brutal Orcs, the quick-witted Darkspear Trolls, the spiritual Tauren, the shadowy Forsaken (Undead) and the driven Blood Elves. A faction is a special interest group. ... This image is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... A fictional universe is an imaginary world that serves as the setting or backdrop for one or (more commonly) multiple works of fiction or translatable non-fiction. ... Male and Female Orcs as seen in the World of Warcraft. ... Darkspear Tribe crest. ... Tauren crest, Icon of the Earth Mother. ... The Forsaken are a group of Undead independent of the Lich King in the Warcraft Universe. ... The Blood Elves are a race in the fantasy Warcraft Universe. ...

Warcraft: Orcs and Humans

The Horde first appeared in Warcraft: Orcs and Humans. It was then composed solely of Orcs and was referred to as the "Orcish Hordes". The Orcs were cursed by the blood of a demon of the Burning Legion named Mannoroth. The Horde, secretly led by the Shadow Council, threw away their shamanistic heritage, and became warlocks. Before they left their home world of Draenor, the Shadow Council was approached by Medivh, who at the time was being controlled by the leader of the Burning Legion-Sargeras. Medivh conjured the Dark Portal, allowing the Orcish Horde to invade Azeroth. Under Warchief Blackhand's official leadership, and the Shadow Council's secret leadership, the Horde was set loose upon Azeroth which lead to the First War. The original box art for Warcraft: Orcs & Humans. ... The Burning Legion is the huge demonic army created by the titan Sargeras in the fictional Warcraft universe. ... Spoiler warning: Mannoroth the Destructor is a fictional character set in Blizzard Entertainments Warcraft Universe. ... This is an alphabetical list of the major and minor groups and organizations in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of video games and books are set. ... Map of Draenor/Outland from World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade. ... Medivh is a fictional character in the Warcraft universe. ... Sargeras is a fictional character in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of games and books are set. ... The Orcs are one of the races in the Warcraft Universe — a fictional universe where a set of games and books are set. ...

Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness

In Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, the Horde continued to be dominated by the brutal, demonic orcs, but it also recruited Goblins, the Ogres, and the Forest Trolls, led by Zul'Jin. They were defeated when the warlock Gul'dan, formerly of the Shadow Council, left for the Tomb of Sargeras with a large party of orcs, leaving the rest of the Horde outnumbered by the Alliance. The orcs that weren't killed or lost were captured and put into internment camps in Lordaeron. The Forest Trolls and ogres made no attempt to rescue their former allies. Feeling abandoned, the orcs no longer considered them a part of the Horde. Although a portion of this former Horde still exists today as the Dark Horde, it is hostile to both the Alliance and the modern Horde. It is led by the son of the first Warchief,Rend Blackhand. Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness (usually simply called Warcraft II; sometimes abbreviated to WCII or WC2) is a sequel to the popular real-time strategy game Warcraft, published by Blizzard Entertainment in December 1995. ... Goblin male and female from the World of Warcraft. ... Two Ogres as seen in the World of Warcraft. ... In the fictional Warcraft Universe, Trolls are a race of tall although often crouching, lanky humanoids. ... In the fictional Warcraft Universe, Zuljin (pronounced zool-jinn) is a ferocious Forest Troll leader known for his strange love of scarves. ... Guldan, Warlock of the Inner Circle and Destroyer of Dreams (commonly called simply Guldan the Warlock or Guldan the Destroyer) is a fictional character in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of games and books are set. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into articles entitled Kalimdor, Eastern Kingdoms and Outland, accessible from a disambiguation page. ... The Lordaeron insignia. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... 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. ...

Warcraft III

In Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, the orcs, freed of their demonic curse, left the land of Azeroth and traveled west to the land of Kalimdor, along the way they earned the trust of a tribe of Jungle Trolls known as the Darkspear Tribe. Soon afterwards on Kalimdor, they were joined by the noble, shamanistic Tauren. In Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, they allied with a number of goblins and Stonemaul Ogres. Their main stronghold and desired sanctuary became Durotar, which was founded by their warchief, Thrall in honor of his father (Durotan). Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, released by Blizzard Entertainment in 2002, is a real-time strategy computer game and the second sequel to Warcraft. ... The vicious Trolls that populate the numerous jungle isles of the South Seas are renowned for their cruelty and dark mysticism. ... Darkspear Tribe crest. ... Tauren crest, Icon of the Earth Mother. ... Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, released by Blizzard Entertainment in 2002, is a real-time strategy computer game and the second sequel to Warcraft. ... In the fictional Warcraft Universe, Durotar is a nation founded by the Horde, to serve as a new homeland for the orcs, and is named after Thralls father Durotan. ... Thrall is a fictional character in the Warcraft universe, and one of the main protagonists of the games and books. ... Durotan is the father of the orc warchief Thrall from the Warcraft computer game series It is revealed that when they were young Durotan and Orgrim were the first of the orcs to become friends that were from separate clans. ...

World of Warcraft

In World of Warcraft, the Horde have also formed a loose alliance with the Forsaken, a group of Undead who had broken free of the Lich King's control. Although mutual trust does not exist between these newcomers and the older Horde races, the magical power of the Forsaken has been a great aid to the Horde. Elsewhere, the Blood Elves, remnants of the High Elves of Quel'Thalas, had been cast out of the Alliance and seek passage to Outland. They joined the Horde after retaking their beloved Eversong Forest and their capital city of Silvermoon. The Banshee Queen Sylvanas Windrunner vouched for their admission to the Horde as before she became a banshee, she was a ranger of the High Elves. The Blood Elves are now preparing for their journey to Outland, where they hope to find Prince Kael'thas with the help of their new-found allies. It is known that the Horde has an outpost on Outland. The Forsaken are a group of Undead independent of the Lich King in the Warcraft Universe. ... Undead is a collective name for mythological beings that are deceased yet behave as if alive. ... Nerzhul (also known as the Lich King later) is a fictional character in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of games and books are set. ... The Blood Elves are a race in the fantasy Warcraft Universe. ... High Elves as seen in the World of Warcraft. ... In the fictional Warcraft Universe, QuelThalas is the homeland of the High Elves. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Map of Draenor/Outland from World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade. ... This is a list of the major and minor Locations ordered by region (after the events of Third Great War) in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of video games and books are set. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Blood Elves are a race in the fantasy Warcraft Universe. ... Map of Draenor/Outland from World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade. ... Prince Kaelthas Sunstrider is a High Elf of royal origins in the fantasy Warcraft Universe. ...

There are also many smaller powers in the horde, such as some goblins who operate their zeppelins, the stonemaul ogres led by Mok'morokk, the Mok'nathal (half ogres), the forest trolls of the Revantusk tribe led by Primal Torntusk, the uncorrupted orcs called Mag'har who are led by Garrosh Hellscream, the half orcs, as well as the pandaren brewmaster Chen Stormstout. Pandaren from Warcraft III: TFT. Pandaren are one of many fictional races in Warcraft Universe. ...

The book Lord of the Clans tells Thrall's backstory as he takes control of the Horde and tries to cleanse it of the demonic warlocks who have overrun most of its population. Thrall is a fictional character in the Warcraft universe, and one of the main protagonists of the games and books. ... Human Female Warlock with summoned Felhunter In World of Warcraft, the Warlock is a magic-using class that wields some of their power by summoning demon servants (called minions). Warlocks can also harm enemies by cursing them as well as by casting spells that cause a certain amount of damage...

A wary truce was established between the Horde and the Alliance when they fought the invasion of the Burning Legion in Warcraft III. This truce still exists in World of Warcraft^{[citation needed]}. Currently, both the Horde and the Alliance are at war with the Scourge. The Burning Legion is the huge demonic army created by the titan Sargeras in the fictional Warcraft universe. ... The Scourge faction logo. ...

The Current Horde

Currently, the Horde has been striving to rebuild their society. The Orcs are rediscovering the sacred shaman rituals of their forefathers, learning more and passing knowledge down throughout the generations. The Darkspear trolls, exiled from their homeland, are struggling to find their place in the other lands of Kalimdor and Azeroth, using the combined Horde's vast resources to rebuild a civilization. The Tauren, also driven from their ancestral home, continue to lay down roots in their adopted home of Mulgore. The Tauren were also key in restoring shamanism to the Orcs. After breaking free from their bonds under the Lich King, the Forsaken turn to their new leader to guide them to a greater future. The undead's lust for magical power and alchemical knowledge keep them isolated in their sepulchral Undercity, where untold experiments of magic and alchemy take place. It is still to be seen how the Blood Elves, with their singular purpose, will fit into the complete Horde and if their added influence will strengthen their new united allies. Currently the Horde and the Alliance have forged a fragile peace in order to combat the Burning Legion effectively. If the Burning Legion is defeated, then it is highly likely the peace will be shattered, and hostilities between the Alliance and the Horde will be renewed. In such situation, the enmity that separates the two factions will reach a peak, and in future conflicts, no quarter will be asked, and none given.

Faction leaders in World of Warcraft

Warchief Thrall is the current overall leader of the Horde, as well as of the orcish race. However, each race comprising the Horde has its own leader. High Chieftain Cairne Bloodhoof is leader of the Tauren, Shadowhunter Vol'jin rules the Trolls, Sylvanas Windrunner is the Queen of the Forsaken, as well as the dreadlord Varimathas which is under her control as a second in command. He is listed as a leader but there is is dispute over whether he counts or not. and Lor'themar Theron, the Regent Lord of Quel'Thalas, is the master of the Blood Elves. Each leader can be found in their respective capital cities.

The Horde vs the Alliance

In the MMORPG World of Warcraft, interaction between subscribers who play as the Horde or Alliance differs depending on the server. On normal or PvE servers, the players can slay one another in the battlegrounds or if they enable player vs player mode. On PvP servers, Horde and Alliance players can kill each other in any contested zone as well as in battlegrounds.

Horde Allies

The Horde is also known to have several allies. The Revantusk trolls, remembering their old alliance with the former horde, rejoined them as well as well as some ogre tribes, centaur tribes, Moknathal, Half-orcs, several goblins, Magthar and recently several Tuskar fishermen villages.