Male and Female Orcs as seen in the World of Warcraft.

The Orcs are one of the races in the Warcraft Universe — a fictional universe where a set of games and books are set. They are designed after the well-known fictional race of Orcs. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (842x706, 90 KB)Orcs from Warcraft. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (842x706, 90 KB)Orcs from Warcraft. ... World of Warcraft (commonly abbreviated as WoW) is a massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by Blizzard Entertainment. ... The Warcraft universe is a fictional universe of the Warcraft series. ... A fictional universe is a cohesive imaginary world that serves as the setting or backdrop for one or (more commonly) multiple works of fiction. ... Orkish redirects here. ...

Overview

Orcs have been in all the Warcraft computer games released by Blizzard: The Warcraft universe is a fictional universe of the Warcraft series. ...

• Warcraft: Orcs & Humans
• Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal
• Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans
• Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
• Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
• World of Warcraft
• World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade

They are a playable race in each of the above noted titles. 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 Adventures: Lord of the Clans was an adventure computer game under development by Blizzard Entertainment that was to be set in the Warcraft Universe. ... 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. ... World of Warcraft (commonly abbreviated as WoW) is a massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by Blizzard Entertainment. ...

Orcs in Warcraft usually have more hair on their heads than Warhammer Orcs, and are generally possessed of a far greater intellect compared to most fantasy, with general intelligence ratios only slightly lower than those of humans. Warcraft is one of the few settings in which Orcs are not inherently evil, and can even be heroic. Orcs are often ready for battle though for there are those who seek their destruction.

In World of Warcraft, orcs have access to the following classes: World of Warcraft (commonly abbreviated as WoW) is a massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by Blizzard Entertainment. ...

• Warrior
• Rogue
• Shaman
• Hunter
• Warlock

Undead Male Warrior with the legendary sword, Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker. ... The Rogue in World of Warcraft is a character class focused on dealing damage quickly and stealthily. ... Tauren Male Shaman Shamans in World of Warcraft are a secondary healer and support class [1]. They are designed to supplement all parts of a party, while not being particularly focused on any one aspect of the game. ... Orc Male Hunter. ... 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...

Physical Description

Orcs are humanoid beings, but much more savage in appearance than humans. The average orc male stands approximately six and a half feet tall and weighs 250 to 300 pounds. Orcs have broad shoulders and muscular builds that indicate great physical strength. Skin color is usually various shades of green, gray, or olive, although the skin pigment fades with age (fel-orcs usually have red skin, and true orcs are usually shades of brown), while hair and beard color is usually black, red, or brown, turning to gray with age. Notable orc facial features are their pointed ears, broad noses, and prognathous jaws with jutting lower canines that resemble tusks. Orcs generally have the same range of eye colours as humans although most have red eyes as a result of demonic corruption brought about by the Burning Legion. The term humanoid refers to any being whose body structure resembles that of a human. ... Humans are one of two races which appear as playable in every game of the Warcraft franchise. ... The Burning Legion is the huge demonic army created by the titan Sargeras in the fictional Warcraft universe. ...

Orc females are nearly as big as males, being only six inches or so shorter and 50 to 100 pounds lighter. Although female orcs do not have as much muscle mass as males, they are still quite powerfully built when compared to humans. Females also have much less pronounced jaws and tusks than male orcs.

Orcs wear a variety of clothing depending on clan and occupation. Some clothe themselves in furs and hides while others wear metal armor such as chain mail or plate armor. Orcs wear their hair and beards in several different styles, although baldness is a common feature among both males and females. Many orcs also place rings in their ears or nose. For other uses, see Chainmail (disambiguation). ... This article needs cleanup. ...

Orcs reach physical maturity at around 20 years of age, and have been known to live as long as 120 years (although most pass away at around 70 to 80 years of age, if not killed in battle before then).

Societal Information

Although they are dismissed by many humans as mere savages, orcs have a proud and noble society that revolves around the concept of honor. Personal and clan honor are valued above material wealth and even an orc's own life, and the quickest way to provoke an orc's wrath is to insult his or her honor. Orcs do not earn their second name until they perform a deed that brings honor to clan and self (first names are given shortly after birth, and are often derived from the name of a family member, a hero, or a beloved personal item or weapon), and upon completion of this rite of passage the clan elders give the orc a second name that is descriptive of themself or their deeds (example orc surnames include Elfkiller, Doomhammer, Hellscream, Deadeye, etc). Honor (or honor) comprises the reputation, self-perception or moral identity of an individual or of a group. ... Shan boy undergoing Poy Sang Long initiation A rite of passage is a ritual that marks a change in a persons social or sexual status. ...

Skill in battle is one way for orcs to bring honor to themselves and their clan. Although brutal in combat, orcs fight with a surprising style and grace that is every bit as deadly and efficient as the finest fencing of an elven noble. And despite their warrior culture and admiration of courage, orcs do not recklessly throw away their own lives. They trust that their honor and skill will help them to survive most conflicts, but know that sometimes retreat is necessary in the face of overwhelming odds.

Social standing in orc society is based upon deeds rather than heritage or gender. Physical strength, martial skill, tenacity, wisdom, character, and strength of spirit are all considered admirable traits and those who display them are capable of attaining positions of great prestige and honor. Weakness is considered a liability to the Horde, and those who are inept and unmotivated are called "peons" and saddled with menial labor. Failure to prove oneself even as a peon often results in exile from the Horde. The Horde is one of the major factions in the Warcraft Universe. ...

Despite the belief of those in the Alliance races that the orcs are uncivilized brutes, the orcs under the leadership of Thrall have clearly managed to establish a complex society with its own distinctive culture. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Thrall is a fictional character in the Warcraft universe, and one of the main protagonists of the games and books. ...

It is worthy to note that years before Thrall ascended to the position of Warchief and led the orcs in a new direction, they often behaved in a barbaric and evil manner during the First and Second wars against the human, elven and dwarven kingdoms of Azeroth due to reasons explained below. Individuals who survived those wars often have difficulty believing that the orcs have turned over a new leaf, resulting in the stereotype of the orc as a merciless, evil killer. That being said, there are many people in the Alliance who fought alongside the orcs against the Burning Legion and the Undead Scourge, and who know this stereotype to be false based on personal experience. Some members of the Alliance are even willing to engage in trade with orcs in the goblin cities of Gadgetzan, Booty Bay and Everlook. Warcraft: Orcs & Humans is a real-time strategy computer game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment in 1994. ... Second War may refer to: World War II (1939-1945) Second Sacred War (449-448 BC) Second Samnite War (326-304 BC), part of the Samnite Wars Second Punic War (218-202 BC) Second Macedonian War (200-196 BC) Second Servile War (104-103 BC) Second Mithridatic War (83-82... Azeroth is a demon in Syrian mythology Azeroth is a fictional place in the Warcraft Universe; it has been the name given to a kingdom, a continent, and lately an entire world. ... The Burning Legion is the huge demonic army created by the titan Sargeras in the fictional Warcraft universe. ... Undead Scourge is a race in Warcraft III. It is an evil army of undead warriors and spellcasters whose purpose is to eradicate human civilization and pave the way for a future invasion of the Burning Legion that actually created it. ... Goblin male and female from the World of Warcraft. ... This is a list of the major and minor Locations ordered by region (after the events of the Third Great War) in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of video games and books are set. ... 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 is a list of the major and minor Locations ordered by region (after the events of the Third Great War) in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of video games and books are set. ...

Religion

The orcs do not worship a pantheon of gods, but rather practice a shamanistic religion which venerates the spirits of the elements (Storm, Earth, Fire and Wild, however Blizzard later divided Storm into Wind and Water) as well as the spirits of deceased ancestors. Orc shamans serve as the spiritual leaders of their clans and draw their power from the elemental spirits, which also helps the shamans to develop an intimate connection with the natural world. The wisdom and knowledge gained by the shamans have helped the orcs to better live in harmony with the world around them. Shamanism is a range of traditional beliefs and practices that involve the ability to diagnose, cure, and sometimes cause human suffering because of a special relationship with, or control over, spirits. ... Tauren Male Shaman Shamans in World of Warcraft are a secondary healer and support class [1]. They are designed to supplement all parts of a party, while not being particularly focused on any one aspect of the game. ...

This spirituality has only recently been reawakened. For generations the Orcs were driven by Bloodlust inflicted upon them by the Burning Legion, and the lingering effects of their racial corruption exist to this day.

Some Orc clans reject Shamanism and cling to their old, evil ways, such as the Dragonmaw and Blackrock clans. The time for these brutish throwbacks is fading, because the Alliance and the Horde under Warchief Thrall are hunting them to near extinction.

A cult of Orc Warlocks known as the Burning Blade attempts to usurp control over the Horde. Its members gather in secret places to hold dark rituals, and even has members who are trusted agents of the Horde. Thrall is aware of this, and he sends aspiring Horde adventurers to root out and destroy agents of this profane cult.

Evolution of the Orcs and their History

Orcs in battle.

In the Warcraft universe, the Orcs, contrary to popular custom, were not savages. Rather, they are a noble race from the world of Draenor who led a shamanistic lifestyle until they were corrupted by a demonic force known as the Burning Legion. Under the Legion's influence, the Orcish Horde was transformed into a band of bloodthirsty monsters, slaughtering the Draenei, who up until that time were the dominant race in Draenor. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (537x696, 111 KB)Image of Orcs from Blizzard Entertainments video games series Warcraft II. File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (537x696, 111 KB)Image of Orcs from Blizzard Entertainments video games series Warcraft II. File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... A promotional map of Draenor from World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade. ... The Burning Legion is the huge demonic army created by the titan Sargeras in the fictional Warcraft universe. ... In the World of Warcraft universe, the Orcish Horde (often, The Horde) is a loose coalition of several races, including the Orcs, Trolls, Ogres, Tauren, and (even more loosely) the Undead known as the Forsaken. ... Draenei as seen in World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade. ...

The warlock Gul'dan was instructed by the Last Guardian Medivh (at the time, corrupted by the spirit of the great leader of the Burning Legion, Sargeras) to open a portal to the human world of Azeroth. There, they waged two major wars against the humans. These wars are depicted in the first three Warcraft games - Warcraft: Orcs and Humans, Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness and its expansion set Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal - where the Orcs were unabashedly, and unashamedly, evil. They summoned demons, raised the dead, and celebrated their victories by impaling their enemies heads on spikes. No trace of their supposed nobility was to be found in any of the in-game actions or text, nor was the player lead to believe such granted any of the material in the publisher's manual. After two devastating wars, the Orcs were finally defeated by the Azerothians, and rounded up into internment camps. 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. ... 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. ... Azeroth is a demon in Syrian mythology Azeroth is a fictional place in the Warcraft Universe; it has been the name given to a kingdom, a continent, and lately an entire world. ...

An Orcish grunt slaying a Human.

This apparent oversight was explained in Warcraft III, their evil actions from the previous games having been caused by their former pact with demons of the Burning Legion. This pact was broken by the time of Warcraft III due in great part to their leader Thrall, who rallied the orcs together, broke them free from their demonic influence, and lead them towards a return to their shamanistic roots by banning the evil warlock magics once and for all. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (843x901, 144 KB)Image of Orc in combat, from Blizzard Entertinments video game series, Warcraft. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (843x901, 144 KB)Image of Orc in combat, from Blizzard Entertinments video game series, Warcraft. ... Humans are one of two races which appear as playable in every game of the Warcraft franchise. ... Thrall is a fictional character in the Warcraft universe, and one of the main protagonists of the games and books. ...

The Modern Horde

In Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, set some years after Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans, Thrall, under instruction by The Prophet, gathered up many of his fellow Orcs and fled Lordaeron, eventually landing in the barrens of the continent Kalimdor. During the campaign, Thrall made strong alliances with the native Tauren and the Human faction lead by Jaina Proudmoore. This new Horde also made a temporary alliance with the Night Elf Sentinels in order to destroy the Burning Legion. Having been forsaken by their Forest Troll and Ogre allies from the Second War, the Orcs instead enlisted the aide of the Tauren and a group of Jungle Trolls to form the new Horde. 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 Adventures: Lord of the Clans was an adventure computer game under development by Blizzard Entertainment that was to be set in the Warcraft Universe. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Locations in the Warcraft Universe. ... Tauren crest, Icon of the Earth Mother. ... Humans are one of two races which appear as playable in every game of the Warcraft franchise. ... Lady Jaina Proudmoore is a fictional character in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of games and books are set. ... ... The Burning Legion is the huge demonic army created by the titan Sargeras in the fictional Warcraft universe. ... Forest trolls are a fictional race of trolls in the Warcraft universe. ... Two Ogres as seen in the World of Warcraft. ... Two Jungle Trolls, as seen in World of Warcraft. ...

By Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, the Horde had settled down in the barrens, where Thrall created the new nation of Durotar (named after his father, Durotan) and built its capital city Orgrimmar (named after the previous leader of the Horde, Orgrim Doomhammer). Despite brief tensions with the humans (quelled by the Mok'nathal beastmaster, Rexxar), the orcs finally knew peace for the first time in their history. 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. ... 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. ... Orgrimmar is a fictional city in the Warcraft Universe and has appeared in the computer games Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne and World of Warcraft. ... Orgrim Doomhammer is a fictional character in the world of Azeroth in Warcraft, a game series by Blizzard Entertainment. ... In the fictional Warcraft Universe, Rexxar is a half-orc, half-ogre Beastmaster who was instrumental in assisting the Horde in defending Durotar after the fall of the Burning Legion. ...

Chaos Orcs (Fel Orcs)

Chaos Orcs or Fel Orcs are a faction of orcs that have been corrupted by demon blood in Warcraft 3. They possess the innate abilities warlocks gain, but despise shamanistic magics of traditional Orcs like those led by Thrall. They are to normal orcs what satyrs are to night elves: an offshoot of the original race that has been altered both physically and mentally by contact with demons. 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 first time the player uses Chaos Orcs is in Mission 5 of the Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Orc Campaign. On that level, the player's forces are led by Grom Hellscream and must locate the Chaos Well that allows them to destroy the demigod Cenarius and thus complete the mission objectives. This article or section may need to be cleaned up and rewritten because it describes a work of fiction in a primarily in-universe style. ...

Chaos Orcs are all that remains of the Burning Legion race that was to be implemented as the fifth race in Warcraft 3. Their models are crimson-glowing equivalents of the traditional Orcs. Chaos Orcs are unique in that they deal a special type of damage known as chaos damage. Chaos damage allowed the Chaos Orcs to bypass all damage reduction forced by armor type (but not armour value). 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 Orcs on Draenor, left to die by Ner'Zhul, eventually became corrupted by the Pit Lord Magtheridon and were transformed into Fel Orcs. They are, due to the corruption, responsible for the near-extinction of the Draenei.
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After Illidan's victory over Magtheridon the Fel Orcs most likely became his servants, although no details are known at this time (their fate has since been revealed with the release of the World of Warcraft expansion pack, The Burning Crusade). Illidan Stormrage (also known as the Demon Hunter) is a fictional character in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of games and books are set. ... An expansion pack is an addition to an existing game. ... World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade is the first game expansion for World of Warcraft. ...

Brown Orcs (Mag'har)

The Mag'Har are a faction of brown-skinned orcs who remain on Outland and have separated themselves from the other remaining orc clans that fell prey to Magtheridon and joined his army of Fel Orcs (that are now led by the powerful Kargath Bladefist). The Mag'Har are settled in the stronghold of Garadar in the beautiful land of Nagrand, once home to the majority of the orcs along with Terokkar Forest and the Blade's Edge Mountains. The orcs of Mag'Har have never been corrupted by either Mannoroth or Magtheridon and thus remained untouched by the bloodlust. Unlike their former clanmates who live in the ruins of their once-mighty holds, the Mag'har are made up of members of different orc clans who escaped corruption. The current leader of the Mag'har, venerable Greatmother Geyah, is an old and wise orc, yet she has recently fallen extremely ill. It also should be noted that the Mag'Har's military chief is Garrosh Hellscream, son of the mighty Grom Hellscream himself, who is also aided by Jorin Deadeye, son of the venerable chieftain of the Bleeding Hollow clan - Killrogg Deadeye. In addition, there is an NPC within a Mag'har camp known as Saurfang the Younger". Garrosh Hellscream is the son of Grom Hellscream, the great warchief of the Warsong clan who freed the orcs from their demonic curse by killing the Pit Lord Mannoroth. ... In the fictional Warcraft universe, Killrogg Deadeye was the leader of the Bleeding Hollow Clan. ...

Clans

In Warcraft: Orcs and Humans, players were only exposed to the Blackrock clan. However, in Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness and Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal, the Horde comprised many clans (in response to the forging of an Alliance among Humans, Elves, Dwarves and Gnomes) and were clearly defined in the manual and in the game, as names for the orc teams and different colors. In Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos and The Frozen Throne, most of the clans were destroyed, and the rest were assimilated into the New Horde. Warcraft: Orcs & Humans is a real-time strategy computer game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment in 1994. ... Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness (usually simply Warcraft II or Warcraft 2; sometimes abbreviated to WCII, WC2 or War2) is a sequel to the popular real-time strategy game Warcraft, developed by Blizzard Entertainment and released in December of 1995. ... Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness (usually simply Warcraft II or Warcraft 2; sometimes abbreviated to WCII, WC2 or War2) is a sequel to the popular real-time strategy game Warcraft, developed by Blizzard Entertainment and released in December of 1995. ... Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, released by Blizzard Entertainment in 2002, is a real-time strategy computer game // Overview An in-game screenshot of humans (blue) fighting orcs (red). ...

• Black Tooth Grin Clan (black) - The Black Tooth Grin clan was originally part of the Blackrock clan but splintered off shortly before the Horde's passing into Azeroth. After Blackhand was deposed as Warchief, his sons Rend and Maim sought to establish their own power base within the Horde to potentially depose Doomhammer. Rend and Maim also were the ones who assassinated the parents of the New Horde's Warchief Thrall on the orders of Gul'dan. During the Second War, the Black Tooth Grin was responsible for guarding the Dark Portal and fought on the front lines during the campaign for Khaz Modan. The clan receives its name from the tradition that every recruit must knock out one of their own teeth to show their loyalty to the clan. Leaders: Rend Blackhand, Maim Blackhand

• Blackrock Clan (red) - The Blackrock Clan remained one of the strongest factions within the Horde and was responsible for numerous victories throughout the Second War. It was first led by Blackhand the Destroyer and became the leading clan within the Horde on Blackhand's promotion to Warchief. When Blackhand was asassinated by Orgrim Doomhammer, due to his incompetence as Warchief, Doomhammer became the new Blackrock Clan chieftain and Warchief of the Horde. The Blackrock Orcs refused to follow Thrall when he was forming the New Horde and instead continued worshipping demons. In World of Warcraft, the Blackrock clan is located outside of Blackrock Mountain, and their leaders can be found within the Spire. Out of all the Orcish clans the Blackrock clan is the only clan that were able to retain their Ogre and Troll allies after the Second war. Past Leaders: Blackhand the Destroyer, Orgrim Doomhammer, Jubei`Thos. Current Leaders: Rend Blackhand, Nefarian, Lord of Blackrock

• Bleeding Hollow Clan (green, later orange) - The Bleeding Hollow Clan was one of the largest of the clans before the First War, and its Chieftain Kilrogg Deadeye was one of the co-commanders of the first assault on Stormwind Keep. During the Second War, the Bleeding Hollow was charged with overseeing the refinery operations in Khaz Modan. After the Horde's defeat in the Second War, Kilrogg was able to avoid capture and, with the help of Ner'zhul, lead his clan back to the safety of Draenor, where they were greeted as legendary heroes by the other clans for having be able to occupy the human lands for thirty years. The Bleeding Hollow was among the clans that engaged the Alliance expeditionary forces, when they invaded Draenor The clan is so named because its leader, Killrogg Deadeye, lost one of his eyes in combat in his past. However, Kilrogg and Grom Hellscream later found out that Ner'Zhul's plan to open many portals across Draenor would destroy their world as a result. To escape the impending destruction, Deadeye and Hellscream fought their way through the human defenders of the Dark Portal and escaped into Azeroth. This time however, the Bleeding Hollow Clan was soon captured while the Warsong clan escaped. Leader: Killrogg Deadeye.

• Bonechewer Clan (green) - The Bonechewer Clan was one of the most depraved and respected of the orcish factions that remained on Draenor. Bonechewers were known for ornamenting themselves with the bones and organs of their enemies in battle as well as for their cannabilistic nature. The clan was destroyed by Ner'zhul's forces when they defied Ner'zhul along with the Thunderlords and demanded to be allowed to invade Azeroth and destroy the humans, contray to Ner'zhul's plans. Leader: Tagar Spinebreaker.

• Burning Blade (orange) - The Burning Blade was one of the most deeply corrupted of the orc clans and therefore it became the most savage and unpredictable of the orc clans. The clan never had a leader or a territory, and was simply held in check by the ogres to be unleashed in the most dire circumstances. The clan was destroyed by the forces of Uther the Lightbringer at the Battle of the Dark Portal at the climax of the Second War. After their destruction, the Burning Blade permanently dissolved. After the formation of the New Horde by Thrall, the few surviving warriors of the Burning Blade clan vowed to free their race from demonic corruption, and became the first blademasters and Thrall's personal bodyguard. In World of Warcraft, the Burning Blade is a traitorous faction of orcs that still worship the Burning Legion. Leader: None.

• Dragonmaw Clan (white) - The Dragonmaw Clan was very loyal to Blackhand when he was warchief and, upon his assassination, pledged its loyalty to his sons, Rend and Maim. The Dragonmaw Clan was also responsible for enslaving Alexstrasza, Queen of the Red Dragonflight and raising her young to fight the humans. After the Second War, the Dragonmaw clan was captured by the Alliance, but a small part of the clan under Nekros Skullcrusher continued to use the enslaved dragons to attack the humans. Nekros and the bulk of his renegades were destroyed when Alexstrasza was freed by the young mage, Rhonin, and his companions. Leader: Zuluhed the Whacked and later Nekos Skullcrusher Current Leader: Nek'rosh Skullcrusher.

• Frostwolf Clan (Blue) - The Frostwolf clan was exiled long ago from the Horde 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. In World of Warcraft, the Frostwolf Clan still resides in Alterac Valley, which they struggle to defend against the dwarven Stormpike Expedition who seek to harvest the area's natural resources. Past Leaders: Durotan (deceased), Drek`thar. Current Leader: Thrall.

• Laughing Skull Clan (yellow) - The Laughing Skull clan was the most deceptive and treacherous of the orc clans, and was thus distrusted by most of the other clans. The Laughing Skull produced the most proficient assassins within the Horde. During the war on Draenor, the Laughing Skull, fearing destruction at the hands of Ner'zhul's Shadowmoon clan, allied themselves with the Human expedition in Draenor against the rest of the Horde. Leader: Mogor the Ogre Mage.

• Stormreaver Clan (blue) - 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 necrolytes. Those that survived live in secrecy forming warlock covens. Leader: Gul'dan.

• Thunderlord Clan (violet) - The Thunderlord clan had strong ties to the Blackrock clan, in that Orgrim Doomhammer rose to power through the clan. The Thunderlords were originally loyal to Ner'zhul but refused to follow his plans and demanded, along with the Bonechewers that the orcs should reinvade Azeroth to finish what Doomhammer started. For this dissedence, they were destroyed by the Shadowmoon Clan. Leader: Fenris the Hunter.

• Twilight's Hammer Clan (violet) - The Twilight's Hammer Clan has strong ties to the Stormreaver Clan and its leader, Gul'dan. The clan's members fanaticaly believe that they are the bringers of doom and absolute destruction to all lands. The Twilight's Hammer was destroyed by the forces of Orgrim Doomhammer when the Twilight's Hammer and Stormreaver clans abandoned the battle against the Alliance to travel to the Tomb of Sargeras so that Gul'dan could gain the power that lay within the tomb. In the present, survivors of the clan have recently become a religious Cult dedicated to worshipping and serving the Elementals and the Old Gods. Leader: Cho'gall.

• ShadowMoon Clan (black) - The Shadow Moon clan ruled over the scattered clans of Draenor and was the clan which made the decisions for the Horde. The clan boasted the largest amount of spellcasters out of all the clans, such as necromancers, death knights, and warlocks. The clan's leader, Ner'zhul, originally had the objective of turning Orcs into blood-thirsty creatures to satisfy the Burning Legion which was bent on using the orcs to aid them in invadeing Azeroth. Following the destruction of Draenor, many of the Shadowmoon greatest warlocks, death knights, and necromancers were later turned into Liches after being captured by the Burning Legion. Leader: Ner'zhul the Shaman.

• Shattered Hand Clan (white) - The Shattered Hand Clan was named for the practice of self-mutilation that every grunt in the clan performs. They usually chop off one of their own hands and replaced it with a weapon. This clan was led by Korgath Bladefist, who was a playable hero character in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal. In World of Warcraft, the Shattered Hand Clan functions as a sort of intelligence agency for the Horde. Leader: Korgath Bladefist.

• Warsong Clan (Red, later purple) - One of the strongest and most violent clans, the Warsong Clan was among the most distinguished clans on Draenor and was later able to evade Alliance expedition forces at every turn. The clan is so named based on the terrifying, high-pitched battle cries utterd by its leader Grom Hellscream and its warriors before entering into battle. The Warsong was the only clan never captured by the Alliance, and helped free the rest of the orcs with Thrall and Doomhammer. In Warcraft III, the Warsong clan briefly fell under the control of the Burning Legion until their leader, Grom Hellscream, slew the pit lord Mannoroth (although Hellscream himself died shortly after from wounds suffered during the battle). In World of Warcraft, the remnants of the Warsong Clan are now known as the Warsong Outriders and have established several lumber harvesting camps in Ashenvale Forest, which places them in conflict with the night elves who reside there. Leader: Grom Hellscream (deceased).

• Searing Blade Clan - The Searing Blade Clan is unique in that it formed after the founding of Durotar. The Searing Blade is merely a surviving 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.

• Lightning Blade Clan - Not much is known about this clan, but it was one of the original clans on Draenor. It is mentioned in the Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal manual under the Thunderlord Clan. It was thought to be destroyed when Draenor was torn apart. It is most likely that the clan was a mistake from the writers, who were actually referring to the Burning Blade Clan.

• Darkscar Clan - The Darkscar clan is mentioned in the description of Serathill, an axe that the player receives after beating Kor'gall in the Frozen Throne bonus campaign.

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Jokes

Orc female

"Darn, I need a chest wax again!"

"I'm very feminine. And I'll beat the crap out of ANYONE who disagrees!"

"What's estrogen? Can you eat it?"

"I have no respect for people with small piercings. I say go full hog. Put a spear through your head."

"Man. I think that boar meat's comin back on me. I gotta hit the can. Anyone have a hearthstone?"

"Get between me and my food, and you'll lose a hand."

Orc male

"I come from the Orcs. We eat with spoons and forks. We love to eat our pork!"

"It's not easy being green."

"Orc smash!"

"Stop poking me! Well, that was okay."

"Man, dawg, you know, it's like I'm feeling you, but I'm not feeling you, you know?"

"I will crush and destroy and...ooo...shiny..."

Trivia

• Male orc dance moves in World of Warcraft are based upon the dance moves of MC Hammer.

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External links

• Orcs, World of Warcraft Game Guide
• Orcs, Warcraft III Official Guide
• Orc at WoWWiki, a World of Warcraft wiki