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This is an alphabetical list of the major and minor Organizations in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of video games and books are set. Map of the planet Azeroth as it appears in the game World of Warcraft (Note: The map does not include the continent of Northrend at the north pole as it is not a reachable area within World of Warcraft) Map of Azeroth as it appears in Warcraft II: Tides of...
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The organizations and factions featured here have been featured prominently at one time or another in the Warcraft universe.
These organizations appear in one or more of the following titles:
Strategy Games
Other The original box art for Warcraft: Orcs & Humans. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Warcraft II: Battle. ...
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, released by Blizzard Entertainment in 2002, is a real-time strategy computer game and the second sequel to Warcraft. ...
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, released by Blizzard Entertainment in 2002, is a real-time strategy computer game and the second sequel to Warcraft. ...
Tabletop games Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans was an adventure computer game under development by Blizzard Entertainment that was to be set in the Warcraft Universe. ...
Adventure is a genre of video game typified by exploration, puzzle-solving, interaction with game characters, and a focus on narrative rather than reflex-based challenges. ...
World of Warcraft (WoW) is a class-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by Blizzard Entertainment. ...
A massively (or massive) multiplayer online role-playing game or MMORPG is a multiplayer computer role-playing game that enables thousands of players to play in an evolving virtual world at the same time over the Internet. ...
Books Warcraft the Roleplaying Game is a tabletop RPG game line published by Sword & Sorcery, based on the Warcraft computer game. ...
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- Warcraft: Day of the Dragon
- Warcraft: Lord of the Clans
- Warcraft: Of Blood and Honor
- Warcraft: The Last Guardian
- Warcraft: War of the Ancients Trilogy
- Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy
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Alliance - Main article: Alliance (Warcraft)
The Alliance is one of the major factions in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of computer games and books are set. ...
Alterac - Main article: Alterac
The weakest of the human nations, Alterac made a pact with the orcs during the Second War, and betrayed the Alliance. As a result of this, they were wiped out by Lordaeron forces. Past rulers: Lord Perenolde. Lordaeron is a kingdom in the Warcraft Universe. ...
Amani Empire - Main article: Amani Empire
Anicent tribe of Trolls from the middle forestlands.
Argent Dawn - Main article: Argent Dawn
Azeroth - Main article: Azeroth (kingdom)
One of the key members of the Alliance, and the original combatants of the First War. Past rulers: King Wrynn, King Llane, Lord Anduin Lothar, King Varien Wrynn, King Anduin Wrynn. In the computer game series WarCraft, Azeroth is a mostly_peaceful human kingdom that is invaded by the Orcs, savage beings from another plane of existence. ...
Azshara Horde - Main article: Azshara Horde
Black Tooth Grin Clan, The - Main article: The Black Tooth Grin Clan
The Black Tooth Grin clan was originally part of the Blackrock clan but after Doomhammer was deposed as Warchief, his sons Rend and Maim sought to establish their own power base within the Horde. Rend and Maim, leaders of the clan, assassinated the parents of the New Horde's Warchief Thrall. The clan is so named because every recruit must knock out one of their own teeth to show their loyalty to the clan. Leaders: Rend Blackhand, Maim Blackhand.
Blackrock Clan - Main article: Blackrock Clan
The Blackrock Clan remained one of the strongest within the Horde and was responsible for numerous victories throughout the second war. Blackhand was defeated in Warcraft I by Orgrim Doomhammer due to his incompetence in leadership. Past Leaders: Blackhand the Destroyer, Orgrim Doomhammer, Jubei`Thos.
Bleeding Hollow Clan - Main article: Bleeding Hollow Clan
The Bleeding Hollow Clan was one of the most legendary of the clans in the second war and were able to evade capture by Alliance forces. With Ner'zhul's help they were able to make it back to the relative safety of Draenor. The clan is so named because its leader, Killrogg Deadeye, has lost one of his eyes. Leader: Killrogg Deadeye. This article needs to be wikified. ...
Bloodsail Buccaneers, The - Main article: The Bloodsail Buccaneers
Bonechewer Clan - Main article: Bonechewer Clan
The Bonechewer Clan were known for ornamenting themselves with bones and other organs in battle as well as for their cannabilistic nature. Leader: Tagar Spinebreaker. In the fictional Warcraft universe, 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. ...
Burning Blade - Main article: Burning Blade
The Burning Blade was one of the most savage and untrustworthy of the orc clans and never had a leader, instead the clan ruled themselves. The Burning Blade continued to heed the call of the Burning Legion, even after their destruction. Leader: None.
Burning Legion - Main article: Burning Legion
The Burning Legion is the huge demonic army created by the titan Sargeras in the fictional Warcraft universe. ...
Cenarion Circle - Main article: Cenarion Circle
Dalaran - Main article: Dalaran
A city-state of mages, led from the Violet Citadel in the centre of the city. Dalaran was the first nation to be attacked and completely destroyed when the Burning Legion arrived during the Third War, due to the mageocracy being the only group that could initially pose a threat to the Burning Legion. In World of Warcraft, there only remains an immense magical sphere, but the things that are going on inside are unknown. Past rulers: The Kirin Tor. The city of Dalaran In the fictional Warcraft Universe, Dalaran is a small, magocratic nation led by a group of Wizards and Archmagi collectively known as the Kirin Tor. ...
Darkspear Tribe - Main article: Darkspear Tribe
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Dragonmaw Clan - Main article: Dragonmaw Clan
The Dragonmaw Clan was very loyal to Blackhand when he was warchief and pledged loyalty to Rend and Maim after his death. The Dragonmaw Clan was also responsible for enslaving Alexstrasza and raising her young to fight the humans. Leader: Zuluhed the Whacked.
Forsaken, The - Main article: The Forsaken (Warcraft)
The Forsaken began when the Dark Lady, former High Elf Ranger General Sylvanas Windrunner, broke free from the Lich King. The struggling High Elf, given back her corporeal form, began to amass an army using her possessive powers. Eventually she began to amass an army pulled straight out of the Scourge's ranks. She eventually allied with the dreadlord Varimathras and took over a homeland from the residing Humans and Scourge armies. The Forsaken as seen in the World of Warcraft. ...
In the Warcraft Universe, a fictional universe in which the Warcraft series of computer games is set, the High Elves, also known as the Highborn, are a race of characters. ...
Sylvanas Windrunner was a dedicated and loyal Ranger General of the High Elven kingdom of QuelThalas in the fantasy Warcraft Universe but was tragically transformed into a Banshee by the Death Knight Arthas and is now known as the Dark Lady, Queen of the Forsaken. ...
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 Scourge faction logo. ...
Varimathras is a fictional character in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of computer games and books are set. ...
Humans are one of the races in the Warcraft Universe — a fictional universe devised by Blizzard Entertainment, where a set of games and books are set. ...
Frostwolf Clan - Main article: Frostwolf Clan
The Frostwolf clan was exiled long ago from Draenor because of its former leader Durotan's repeated outvoiced opinions on the ban on shamanism and the threat of the demonic influence among orcs. Drek'thar succeeded Durotan after his assassination by Rend and Maim (which was blamed upon Doomhammer). Along with Drek'thar, the Frostwolf clan lived along the Alterac Mountains practicing shamanism, and having Frost Wolves as their companions. The Far Seer heroes in Warcraft III were based on the Frostwolf Clan's members. Past Leaders: Durotan, Drek`thar, Thrall. Duotan is the father of the orc Thrall from the Warcraft computer game series. ...
Thrall is a fictional character in the Warcraft universe, and is one of the main protagonists of the games and books. ...
Gelkis Clan Centaur - Main article: Magram & Gelkis Clan
Gilneas - Main article: Gilneas
A distant nation which has never fully supported the Alliance. Past rulers: Genn Greymane.
Gurubashi Empire - Main article: Gurubashi Empire
Ancient tribe of Trolls from the southeastern jungles.
Horde - Main article: Horde (Warcraft)
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. ...
Hydraxian Waterlords - Main article: Hydraxian Waterlords
Kirin Tor - Main article: Kirin Tor
In the fictional Warcraft Universe, the Kirin Tor were the ruling body of the magocratic societies of Dalaran, based in the Violet Citadel, before the downfall of the Kingdom of Lordaeron. ...
Kul Tiras - Main article: Kul Tiras
A seafaring nation that contributed to the naval forces of the Alliance during the Second War. During the aftermath of the Third War (in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne), Kul Tiras led an unsuccessful attack against the new Horde in Durotar, which saw the death of Admiral Proudmoore. Kul Tiras still maintain a presence in World of Warcraft. Past rulers: Admiral Proudmoore, Tandred Proudmoore. Admiral Proudmoore is the father of Jaina Proudmoore. ...
Laughing Skull Clan - Main article: Laughing Skull Clan
The Laughing Skull clan is a very decptive and treacherous clan that is distrusted by most of the other clans. Leader: Mogor the Ogre.
Lordaeron - Main article: Lordaeron
The head of the Alliance during the Second War, and the largest nation. Home of Arthas and Jaina Proudmoore. Lordaeron was completely wiped out during the Third War (Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos). The land known as Lordaeron is now property of The Forsaken (undead). Past rulers: King Terenas, King Arthas Menethil, Lady Sylvanas Windrunner. Lordaeron is a kingdom in the Warcraft Universe. ...
Jaina Proudmoore is a fictional character in the fantasy Warcraft Universe. ...
Magram Clan Centaur - Main article: Magram & Gelkis Clan
Quel 'Thalas - Main article: Quel 'Thalas
Ravenholdt - Main article: Ravenholdt
Royal Apothecary Society - Main article: Royal Apothecary Society
In the fictional Warcraft Universe, the Royal Apothecary Society is a group of Forsaken who have been entrusted with the duty to develop deadly toxins and poisons to eradicate all life in the world of Azeroth. ...
Scarlet Crusade - Main article: Scarlet Crusade
The Scarlet Crusade is an organization of religious zealots who combat the undead (Scourge and Forsaken alike) that control Lordaeron. Their mission is the complete eradication of the undead from Lordaeron, so that it may be reclaimed by the humans and restored to its past glory. This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ...
Scourge, The - Main article: The Scourge (Warcraft)
The Scourge is a race of undead monsters originally controlled by Ner'zhul and led by Arthas Menethil. The Scourge faction logo. ...
Undead box art for the release of Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos. ...
Arthas Menethil (also known as Prince Arthas or a Death Knight) is a fictional character in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of games and books are set. ...
 Image File history File links Download high resolution version (616x717, 76 KB)Logo for the Undead, Scourge faction of Blizzard Entertainments video game seris, Warcraft III. File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
Searing Blade Clan - Main article: Searing Blade Clan
The Searing Blade Clan is unique in that it formed after the founding of Durotar. The Searing Blade is merely another branch of the Shadow Council attempting to usurp Thrall's new Horde. The Searing Blade has taken up residence in Ragefire Chasm, a network of caverns beneath the Horde's capital city, Orgrimmar.
Shadow Moon Clan - Main article: Shadow Moon Clan
The Shadow Moon clan ruled over the scattered clans of Draenor and was the clan which made the decisions for the Horde. Clan members were spellcasters, such as necromancers. The leader, Ner'zhul, had the objective of turning Orcs into blood-thirsty creatures to satisfy the Burning Legion which was bent on destroying worlds. Leader: Ner'zhul. Nerzhul (later known as the Lich King) is a fictional character in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of games and books are set. ...
Shattered Hand Clan - Main article: Shattered Hand Clan
The Shattered Hand Clan was named for the practice of self- mutilaion that every grunt in the clan performs. This clan was depicted as savage and murderous Grunts in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal. Leader: Korgath Bladefist. 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. ...
In the fictional Warcraft universe, Korgath Bladefist was the chieftain of the Shattered Hand Clan. ...
Shen'dralar - Main article: Shen'dralar
Silver Hand, Knights of the - Main article: Knights of the Silver Hand
Spoiler warning: In the fictional Warcraft Universe, the Knights of the Silver Hand (often abbreviated to the Silver Hand) is a knightly Order created after the First War by a paladin called Sir Uther Lightbringer. ...
Steamwheedle Cartel - Main article: Steamwheedle Cartel
Stormpike Guard - Main article: Stormpike Guard
Stormreaver Clan - Main article: Stormreaver Clan
The Stormreaver Clan was organized by Gul'dan who sought protection from Orgrim Doomhammer after learning that the Doomhammer had no fondness for him. It served as his elite bodyguard in Azeroth and when he attempted to open the Tomb of Sargeras, and this clan comprised mainly of Orcish warlocks, Death Knights and spellcasters. Leader: Gul'dan. Guldan (also known as the Destroyer) is a fictional character in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of games and books are set. ...
Stromgarde - Main article: Stromgarde
A small but strong military nation, once the heart of the ancient Human Empire of Arathor, most of its citizens left with Jaina Proundmoore. Now members of the Syndicate and Ogres have seized parts of the capital city, situated in the Arathi Highlands foothills. Past rulers: Thoras Trollbane.
Syndicate - Main article: Syndicate (Warcraft)
Thorium Brotherhood - Main article: Thorium Brotherhood
Thunderlord Clan - Main article: Thunderlord Clan
Not much is known of the Thunderlord clan except that Durotan is said to have risen in the ranks before being exiled. Leader: Fenris the Hunter.
Timbermaw Furbolgs - Main article: Timbermaw Furbolgs
Twilight's Hammer Clan - Main article: Twilight's Hammer Clan
The Twilight's Hammer Clan was obsessed with the notion that they are the harbingers of apocalyptic doom and are not as loyal as other clans to the Horde. This clan comprised of Ogres and Ogre-Magi. Leader: Cho'gall.
Warsong Clan - Main article: Warsong Clan
One of the strongest and most violent clans, the Warsong Clan was one of the most distinguished clans on Draenor and was able to evade Alliance expedition forces at every turn. Depicted as Grunts in Warcraft II (the Second War), they have mastered the use of swords and blades and became Blademasters in Warcraft III. The clan is so named based on the high-pitched battle cries ("warsongs") of its leader Grom Hellscream during the Second War. Leader: Grom Hellscream. Leader of the Warsong Clan and Brother of Thrall. ...
Wildhammer Clan - Main article: Wildhammer Clan
Wintersaber Trainers - Main article: Wintersaber Trainers
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