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| name = Lady Jaina Proudmoore
  
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| title = Ruler of Theramore
  
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| leader = {{RaceIconExt|Garrosh|Small}}{{npc||Garrosh Hellscream}}
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| affiliation = [[Alliance of Lordaeron]], [[Kirin Tor]], [[Grand Alliance]], [[Theramore]], [[New Council of Tirisfal]]
  
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| occupation = Ruler of Theramore, Sorceress
  
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| location = [[Theramore Isle]], [[Dustwallow Marsh]]; [[Crusaders' Coliseum]], [[Icecrown]]; [[Forge of Souls]], [[Pit of Saron]] and [[Halls of Reflection]], [[Icecrown Citadel]]
  
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{{RaceIcon|Dragonmaw|Female}}{{NPC||Warlord Zaela}}<br/>
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| relatives = {{npc||Daelin Proudmoore}} (father), {{npc||Derek Proudmoore}}, {{npc||Tandred Proudmoore}} (brothers)
  
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*{{RaceIcon|Tauren|Male}}{{npc||Tahu Sagewind}}
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{{RaceIcon|Tauren|Male}}{{npc||Jevan Grimtotem}}<br/>
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{{RaceIcon|Troll|Male|Small}}{{NPC||Jor'kil the Soulripper}}<br />
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| capital = [[Orgrimmar]], [[Thunder Bluff]], [[Undercity]], [[Silvermoon City]]
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| capitals = [[Darkspear Isle]], [[Bilgewater Harbor]], [[Thrallmar]], [[Garadar]], [[Warsong Hold]]
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| language = [[Orcish]]
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| slang = [[Taurahe]], [[Goblin (language)|Goblin]], [[Gutterspeak]], [[Thalassian]], [[Zandali]], [[Low Common]]
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| theater = [[Lordaeron]], [[Quel'Thalas]], [[Kalimdor]], [[Outland]], [[Northrend]], [[Great Sea]]
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| pop = 292,210 approx.
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| base = [[Lordaeron]] and [[Central Kalimdor]]}}
   
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:''The Horde is made up of orcs, forsaken, tauren, trolls, blood elves, and most recently, goblins. Misunderstood and cast aside, these diverse and powerful races strive to overcome their differences and unite as one in order to win freedom for their people and prosper in a land that has come to hate them.''
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Lady '''Jaina Proudmoore''' is the founder and leader of [[Theramore Isle]], the [[Alliance]]'s major port in southern [[Kalimdor]]. She is the daughter of {{npc||Daelin Proudmoore||Grand Admiral Daelin Proudmoore}}, sister of {{npc||Tandred Proudmoore}} and {{npc||Derek Proudmoore}}, and the alleged half-sister of {{npc||Finnall Goldensword}}. As such she is Princess of the Kingdom of [[Kul Tiras]], although she never uses the title. She is also the most powerful human sorceress on Azeroth.
 
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:''In the Horde, action and strength are valued above diplomacy, and its leaders earn respect by the blade, wasting no time with politics. The brutality of the Horde's champions is focused, giving a voice to those who fight for survival.''<ref>''Darkmoon Faire Cataclysm Promotion: Fortune card''</ref>
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[[File:HordeLogo.jpg|thumb|Horde Logo]]
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The '''Horde''' is one of the two major political [[faction]]s of the mortal races in [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]], its counterpart being the [[Alliance]]. The Horde, a faction led by off-worlders and composed of outsiders has survived these obstacles by bonding together, fighting as family, comrades, or even uneasy allies.<ref>"[[Beginnings and Ends]]"</ref> Although its ideals, policies, and beliefs have been revised and membership has changed over time, it is the same Horde inherited by [[Thrall]] through [[Warchief]] {{npc||Orgrim Doomhammer}}.<ref>''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', 165-176</ref>
   
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Jaina was one of the most talented and trusted sorceresses of the [[Kirin Tor]]. She was dispatched by {{npc||Antonidas}} to discover what was happening in the northlands of [[Lordaeron]]. She was escorted by her childhood friend and one-time romantic interest, Prince {{npc||Arthas Menethil}}, to uncover if the plague had magical origins. Jaina saw the fall of Lordaeron firsthand and — guided by a {{npc||Medivh||mysterious prophet}} — rallied what survivors she could and fled across the sea to Kalimdor.
  
   
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== Major members ==
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Jaina swore to defeat the [[Burning Legion]] and its sinister agents any way she could. Joining forces with the night elves and even the orcish Horde, Jaina helped defeat the demon {{npc||Archimonde}} and banish the Legion. She then gathered the human survivors in Kalimdor and founded the port city of [[Theramore]]. She rules here over the tattered remnants of the Alliance and hopes to reunite the distant human kingdoms once more.<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[World of Warcraft]] manual |pages=170}}</ref>
  
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* {{Race|Orc|notext}} The ''' [[orc (playable)|orcs]]''' of [[Durotar]].
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Jaina is voiced by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0330070/ Carrie Gordon-Lowrey] in ''Warcraft 3: Reign of Chaos'', ''Warcraft 3: The Frozen Throne'' and ''World of Warcraft''. She is voiced by an unknown actress in ''World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade'' and by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1154161/ Laura Bailey] in ''World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King''.
  
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** The surviving orcs of Azeroth's [[First War|First]], [[Second War|Second]] and [[Third War|Third]] Wars, who were released by [[Thrall]] from the [[Internment camps]] of [[Lordaeron]] and led by him to form their new destiny in [[Kalimdor]] while attempting to re-embrace their once honorable, shamanistic ways and fight the corruption of [[Fel|demonic]] [[magic]].
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** Led by Warchief [[Garrosh Hellscream]], named by Thrall to succeed him in the wake of the Cataclysm.
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*** Lesser leaders include: {{npc||Varok Saurfang}}, {{npc||Drek'Thar}} and more recently {{npc||High Warlord Cromush}}.
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** Capital is [[Orgrimmar]] in [[Durotar]].
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** They also have camps in the [[Barrens]], [[Ashenvale]], [[Stranglethorn Vale]], [[Arathi Highlands]], [[Badlands]], [[Swamp of Sorrows]] and [[Azshara]]. Since the reopening of the [[Dark Portal]], the orcs have expanded into their former homeworld of Draenor (now [[Outland]]), with encampments in [[Hellfire Peninsula]], [[Terokkar Forest]], [[Nagrand]], the [[Blade's Edge Mountains]] and [[Shadowmoon Valley]]. Recently expanded into [[Northrend]], with massive fortresses and outposts in the [[Borean Tundra]], the [[Dragonblight]], and the [[Grizzly Hills]].
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** Members of surviving orc [[clan]]s that have joined Thrall:
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*** [[Frostwolf clan]] - Thrall's own clan, led by [[Farseer]] {{npc||Drek'Thar}} since the death of its last affirmed chieftain, [[Durotan]]. The Frostwolf clan is the largest concentration of orcs in the [[Eastern Kingdoms]], residing in [[Alterac Valley]] since their exile by Gul'dan decades earlier.
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*** [[Warsong clan]] - Led by {{npc||Garrosh Hellscream}}, these orcs have largely settled in [[Ashenvale Forest]].
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*** [[Bleeding Hollow clan]] - The clan returned to Draenor after the Second War, but as it was torn apart some members crossed safely into Azeroth at the same time as the Warsong clan. They were captured and later rescued from the internment camps, and now they serve the new Horde. Additionally they have a notable presence in the [[Mag'har]] including their Chieftain {{npc||Jorin Deadeye}}.
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*** [[Burning Blade clan]] - The [[blademaster]]s were once part of the Burning Blade, although the clan consumed itself in the throes of demonic corruption, these few swordsmen are still part of the Horde.<ref>''[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos|Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos - manual]]'', 84</ref>
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*** [[Shattered Hand clan]] - The Azerothian part of the clan have joined Thrall and serve as the Horde's guild of assassins.
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*** [[Blackrock clan]] - {{npc||Eitrigg}} and {{npc||Varok Saurfang}} are known members of the new Horde,<ref>{{quest|Eitrigg's Wisdom#Dialogue}}</ref> {{npc||Bloodeye Redfist}} went with {{npc||Reghar Earthfury}} to [[Kalimdor]] with the new Horde,<ref>[[Prologue]]</ref> besides these individuals there were banners of this clan in some encampments during the [[Third War]].<ref>{{ref game |title=Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos |expansion= |campaign=[[Eternity's End]] |mission=[[The Awakening of Stormrage]] |zone= |npc= |quote= |quest= }}</ref>
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*** {{RaceIcon|Dragonmaw|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Dragonmaw|Female}} [[Dragonmaw Clan]] - The Dragonmaw clan residing in the [[Twilight Highlands]], led by [[Warlord Zaela]], have recently joined the new Horde<ref>http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=24702035296&postId=246996836533&sid=1#14</ref>
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*** [[Rageroar clan]] - The Rageroar are led by {{npc||Karga Rageroar}}. Currently they are assualting [[Northwatch Hold]].
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** {{RaceIconExt|Wolf}} The orcs have a special bond with wolves. They serve as mounts for the orcs and are often seen as their symbol, especially the Frostwolves.
   
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== Biography ==
  
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=== Early exploits ===
  
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Born prior to the [[First War]], Jaina Proudmoore is the youngest child of Admiral {{npc||Daelin Proudmoore}}, lord of [[Kul Tiras]] and longtime friend and ally of [[Lordaeron]] and [[Kingdom of Azeroth|Azeroth]]. At a young age, Jaina was enamored with tales of the [[Guardian]] {{npc||Aegwynn}}. When her magical talent was discovered and she was sent to [[Dalaran]], she badgered {{npc||Antonidas}} into accepting her as an apprentice, eventually becoming one of the few female wizards in direct service to Dalaran. Under pressure by the expectations of her mentor, the heroic legacy she had to live up to, and the watchful eye of the citizenry of Lordaeron, Jaina struggled to keep her focus on her studies.
 
   
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* {{Race|Jungle Troll|notext}} The [[jungle troll|jungle]] '''[[troll (playable)|trolls]]''' of the [[Darkspear]] tribe.
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Because of their mutually royal heritage, it was inevitable that Jaina and Prince Arthas, the heir to the throne of Lordaeron, would meet. Over the years, they grew close as friends, and then romantically. They were very much in love with one another and were actually engaged to be married. But, eventually Arthas would question whether the two of them were ready to be together. Arthas would abruptly end the relationship so Jaina could focus on her magical studies in Dalaran and Arthas could focus on his commitments to Lordaeron. Jaina was very hurt by the decision, but did not fight him on it. She would soon realize and agree that it was the right thing to do at the time. Shortly after, they decided to rekindle their romance, but this was during the beginning of the [[Scourge]] invasion that would change both of their lives forever.
  
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** Originally from a small chain of islands in the [[Great Sea]]. Eventually joined Thrall’s journey to Kalimdor and moved to the [[Echo Isles]], but were then rooted out by the [[Kul Tiras]] marines. They are forever indebted to the orcs for saving their tribe and giving them a home.
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** Led by [[Shadow hunter]] {{npc||Vol'jin}}, son of the former leader {{npc||Sen'jin}}.
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*** Lesser leaders include: {{npc||Vanira}} the shaman and {{npc||Zen'tabra}} the druid.
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** Capital is [[Darkspear Isle]], the largest of the [[Echo Isles]], off the coast of [[Durotar]].
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*** Prior to the reclamation of the Echo Isles, [[Sen'jin Village]] in mainland Durotar was the main Darkspear settlement. Other troll settlements are located in [[Ashenvale]], [[Stonetalon Mountains]] and [[Desolace]]. They also control both of the Horde outposts ([[Swamprat Post]] and [[Zabra'jin]]) in the [[Zangarmarsh]] in [[Outland]].
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** The trolls use {{RaceIconExt|Raptor}}[[raptor]]s and {{RaceIconExt|Bat}}[[bat]]s as riding mounts.
   
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Many years later, {{npc||Antonidas}}, eager to learn more about the Plague sweeping northern Lordaeron, was met by the {{npc||Medivh||Prophet}}, who pleaded with the wizard to take his people west to Kalimdor. Antonidas dismissed the Prophet as nothing more than a madman, but Jaina, who had been watching from hiding, sensed great power in the Prophet, and thought that perhaps they should heed his warnings. Antonidas continued to disagree, and instead sent Jaina to meet with Arthas and investigate the [[Plague]] at the northern village of [[Brill]].
  
   
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* {{Race|Tauren|notext}} The '''[[tauren (playable)|tauren]]''' of [[Mulgore]].
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As they investigated Brill, Jaina saw some very strange things, including a [[necromancer]] and a [[Abomination|zombie made of various parts of several corpses]]. They faced off against several [[undead]] enemies, and came upon a granary which contained grain infested with the Plague. The crates bore the seal of [[Andorhal]], the primary distributor of grain throughout [[Lordaeron]].
  
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** A race of noble creatures, native to [[Kalimdor]], who befriended the orcs and offered them spiritual guidance and aid.
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** Led by High Chieftain {{npc||Baine Bloodhoof}}, following the death of his father {{npc||Cairne Bloodhoof||Cairne}}.
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** Lesser leaders include: [[Archdruid]] {{npc||Hamuul Runetotem}}.
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** Capital is [[Thunder Bluff]] in Mulgore.
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*** They also have camps in the [[Barrens]], [[Thousand Needles]], [[Stonetalon Mountains]], [[Desolace]], [[Feralas]] and [[Felwood]]. They have also sent ambassadors to their cousins, the [[taunka]], in Northrend.
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**The [[Sunwalker]]s are the paladins who take their power from [[An'she]], created and led by {{NPC||Aponi Brightmane}} and {{npc||Tahu Sagewind}}.
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** {{RaceIconExt|Kodo}}They lend their mighty [[kodo]] beasts to the Horde's efforts.
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**The [[Confederation of Mulgore|Confederated tauren tribes]]
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*** [[Bloodhoof tribe]] - The first Tauren tribe to side with the Horde, they are led by {{NPC||Baine Bloodhoof}} in the wake of his [[Cairne Bloodhoof|father's]] death at the hands of {{npc||Magatha Grimtotem}}.
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*** [[Ragetotem tribe]] - Proud [[warrior]]s and the fiercest of [[Thunder Bluff]]. Formerly led by [[Sark Ragetotem]].
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*** [[Dawnstrider tribe]] - Experienced enchanters and skilled shamans.
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*** [[Runetotem tribe]] - Led by {{npc||Hamuul Runetotem}}, these tauren have recently discovered the ways of the druid.
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*** [[Highmountain tribe]] - A tribe with several notable members who fought (and still fight) against the Burning Legion. Led by {{NPC||Sulamm}} and {{NPC||Ornamm}}. {{NPC||Trag Highmountain}} is a former member of the [[tribe]].
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*** [[Skychaser tribe]] - The spiritual leaders of the tauren shaman. They were nearly wiped out during the Grimtotem coup to take over Thunder Bluff.
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*** [[Thunderhorn tribe]] - Most of the Thunderhorn tribe are hunters, the greatest among the tauren.
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*** [[Grimtotem|Jevan loyal Grimtotem tribe]] - The Grimtotem tauren that survived the battle at [[Thunder Bluff]] and chose to follow [[Jevan Grimtotem]] and ally with the Horde.
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*** [[Cloudsong tribe]] – They picked up the role of spiritual leaders of the tauren shamans after the Skychaser tribe was nearly wiped out.
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*** [[Eagletalon tribe]] – This tribe hunts the harpies of Mulgore.
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*** [[Mistrunner tribe]] – The Mistrunners tribe is dedicated to the druidic path and seeks to heal the earth and ease the suffering of the Earthmother.
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*** [[Stonehoof tribe]] – The Stonehoof are the most talented smiths among the tauren.
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*** [[Wildmane tribe]] – This tribe has largely joined the Runetotem in seeking the ways of the druid.
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*** [[Winterhoof tribe]] – The Winterhoof tribe represents some of the greatest herbalists and alchemists the tauren have to offer.
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[[File:Horde coins.jpg|thumb|Official Horde coin set. Coin depictions from top to bottom: [[Thrall]]: [[Orgrimmar]], [[Sylvanas Windrunner]]: [[Undercity]], [[Cairne Bloodhoof]]: [[Thunderbluff]].]]
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* {{Race|Forsaken|notext}} The '''[[undead (playable)|undead]]''' of [[Lordaeron]].
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** Known as the [[Forsaken]], this group of [[undead]] was released from the control of the {{npc||Lich King}} and have entered into an alliance of convenience with the other members of the Horde.
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*** The group also consists of other undead creatures, such as the [[val'kyr]], that chose to join the Forsaken after the Lich King's death.
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** Led by the Banshee Queen {{npc||Sylvanas Windrunner}}.
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*** Lesser leaders include: {{npc||Faranell||Master Apothecary Faranell}}, {{npc||Nathanos Marris||Nathanos Blightcaller}}.
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** Capital is the [[Undercity]], beneath the [[Ruins of Lordaeron|ruined City of Lordaeron]] in [[Tirisfal Glades]].
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** They also have holdings in [[Silverpine Forest]] and the [[Hillsbrad Foothills]], as well as towns in the [[Howling Fjord]] and the [[Dragonblight]] in [[Northrend]].
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** The [[Royal Apothecary Society]] - a faction of forsaken alchemists trying to create a new plague to wipe out the [[Scourge]] and other forms of life.
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** The [[Deathguard]] are the bulk of the Forsaken military force. They are mostly stationed in the [[Tirisfal Glades]], [[Silverpine Forest]], and the [[Hillsbrad Foothills]], as well as Forsaken outposts in [[Northrend]]. Leader officially unknown, possibly {{npc||Sylvanas}} herself.
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** The [[Cult of the Forgotten Shadow]] is the official forsaken religion. None is the official leader but the organization have minor characters that have a little major influence over it, also could being as secondary leaderships like {{npc||Ilius}} and {{NPC||Aelthalyste}}.
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** The [[Deathstalkers]] are the forsaken [[guild]] of [[assassin]]s and [[rogue]]s led by {{npc||Varimathras}}, before his betrayal and [[Dreadlord Insurgents|insurgency]]. Current leader is unknown, but can be {{npc||Aleric Hawkins}} (ironicaly due to his blatant insistence that he is not, and is "just a messenger") with the assist of [[Captain]] {{npc||Bragor Bloodfist}}.
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** The Forsaken contribute {{RaceIconExt|Bat}} [[Vampire Bat]]s and {{RaceIconExt|SkeletalHorse}} [[Skeletal Horse]]s to the horde forces and use them as mounts. These are regular beasts with no sentient mind.
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** {{Race|LeperGnome|notext}} A few [[leper gnomes]] have sworn fealty to Sylvanas. Some notable gnomes include {{npc||Ganoosh||Ganoosh}} and {{npc||Apprentice Crispin||Apprentice Crispin}}.
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** Various types of Forsaken that broke free from the Lich King with them, including:
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*** {{Race|Undeadelf|notext}} Various former [[high elven]] citzens who follow the Banshee Queen.
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*** {{RaceIconExt|Banshee}} {{npc||Sylvanas Windrunner||Sylvanas}} has many [[banshee]] allies and is known as the banshee queen.
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*** {{RaceIconExt|Val'kyr}} Following the death of the [[evil]] {{npc||Lich King}}, many [[val'kyr]] were conscripted by Sylvanas to raise slain enemies as Forsaken.
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*** {{RaceIconExt|Abomination}} The Forsaken keep a large amount of [[abomination]]s in their service.
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*** Other undead seen in [[Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne]].
   
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Chasing the necromancer, who was actually {{npc||Kel'Thuzad}}, formerly a member of the Kirin Tor, to Andorhal, they found a mass of undead warriors waiting for them, but fought their way through to Kel'Thuzad, where {{npc||Arthas}} killed him.
  
   
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* {{Bc-inline}} {{Race|Blood elf (playable)|notext}} The '''[[blood elf (playable)|blood elves]]''' of [[Quel'Thalas]].
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Jaina and Arthas made their way back to central Lordaeron, and they stopped for rest at the small town of [[Hearthglen]]. However, when they arrived they discovered that the plague-infected grain from Andorhal had arrived and had been distributed amongst the townsfolk. They were transforming into the undead.
 
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** A group of former [[high elf|high elves]] shunned for their magic addiction and betrayed by members of the Alliance, turned to the Horde to help them reach Outland and achieve their destiny. These elves have a strong alliance with the [[Forsaken]] with whom they share a similar fate and former denizens (high elven banshees and [[dark ranger]]s).
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** Led by {{npc||Lor'themar Theron}}, Regent Lord of Quel'Thalas.
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*** Lesser leaders include: [[Ranger-general of Silvermoon|Ranger General]] {{NPC||Halduron Brightwing}}, {{NPC||Grand Magister Rommath}}, {{NPC||Lady Liadrin}} and more recently {{NPC||Tae'thelan Bloodwatcher}}.
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** The [[Magisters]], Quel'Thalas' primary magic users. Led by [[Rommath]].
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** The [[Blood Elven]] [[Farstriders]], a group of blood elves dedicated to safeguarding their homeland from all outside threats. Led by [[Halduron]].
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** The [[Blood Knights]], Silvermoon's order of blood elf paladins. Led by [[Liadrin]].
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** A number of the [[Sunfury]] forces have since returned home to Quel'Thalas, following the betrayal of {{NPC||Kael'thas}} to the [[Burning Legion]].<ref>http://www.wowpedia.org/In_the_Shadow_of_the_Sun</ref>
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** The [[Reliquary]], a group of examiners and archaeologists out to give the Horde a monopoly on magical artifacts. Led by [[High Examiner Tae'thelan Bloodwatcher]].
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** Capital is [[Silvermoon City]] in [[Eversong Woods]], in northern [[Quel'Thalas]].
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** They also have holdings in the [[Ghostlands]], alongside the Forsaken and an encampment in [[Hellfire Peninsula]] in Outland, to support blood elf pilgrims traveling through the Dark Portal from Azeroth.
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** The Blood Elves have long been using {{RaceIconExt|Hawkstrider}} [[hawkstrider]]s and {{RaceIconExt|Dragonhawk}}[[dragonhawk]] mounts.
   
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Jaina reluctantly, but hastily left to find {{npc||Uther}} for reinforcements. When she returned with the [[Silver Hand]] at her back, Hearthglen was all but destroyed, and Arthas was fighting a losing battle. With Uther's help, though, they managed to push back the undead attackers. Arthas, demoralized and horrified by overwhelming forces of undead, vowed to go to [[Stratholme]], where he hoped to fight {{npc||Mal'Ganis}}.
  
   
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* {{C-inline}} {{Race|Goblin (playable)|notext}} The '''[[goblin (playable)|goblins]]''' of the [[Bilgewater Cartel]].
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Jaina and Uther followed him to [[Stratholme]], but didn't arrive in time to stop the townspeople from eating the tainted grain. All three knew that the people of Stratholme would soon become undead and attack them. Arthas was in favor of slaughtering the people before their transformation to purge the town, but Uther could not condone murdering helpless people whose only crime was being infected, even if leaving them alive meant they would soon become a threat. When Uther refused to kill the civilians as Arthas ordered, Arthas renounced him, accusing him of treason. He demanded that any true to the king stay with him and see to the town's destruction. Jaina turned and followed Uther to Arthas' surprise.
  
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** With the Cataclysm consuming their home island of [[Kezan]], the goblins of the Bilgewater Cartel are shipped across the sea, intended for slave labor in Azshara, when they are caught in a naval crossfire between an Alliance fleet and a single Horde vessel off the [[Lost Isles]]. While there, they are attacked by the [[Alliance]] and ally with the orcs to defeat both their mutual foe, the hostile natives of the Lost Isles, and dissent from within their own ranks.
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**Led by [[Trade Prince]] {{npc||Jastor Gallywix}}.
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***Lesser Leaders include: {{npc||Boss Mida}}
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**Current home is [[Bilgewater Harbor]] in the heavily-reshaped [[Azshara]].
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*** The goblins also have a [[Goblin Slums|district]] led by [[Boss Mida]] within the orcish capital of Orgrimmar.
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** {{RaceIconExt|Trike}} Like the gnomes, the goblins are masters of engineering and have built trikes - essentially three-wheeled motorcycles - to serve as their mounts.
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** {{RaceIconExt|Hobgoblin}} [[Hobgoblin]]s, huge chemically altered goblins have come with the goblins. In-game goblins can summon them to access the [[bank]].
   
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=== Horde Forces ===
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Jaina and Uther returned to Stratholme's burning ruins after Arthas had finished with it. Both were appalled at what they saw. Jaina was visited by the {{npc||Medivh||mysterious prophet}} who had previously attempted to reason with both {{npc||Terenas Menethil II||King Terenas}} and her mentor, Antonidas. The prophet sensed her leadership abilities and urged her to take the people she could with her to the west, fleeing Lordaeron and her home country of Kul Tiras. She realized that he had been right, and he encouraged her to gather her people and sail west for Kalimdor. Jaina decided to follow his words, and made preparations.
  
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;Azeroth
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The uneasy truce between the [[Alliance]] and the Horde in the aftermath of the Third War was soon broken when several battlegrounds between various forces of the factions have erupted:
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* [[Defilers]] – A force of [[Forsaken]] sent to gather resources of [[Arathi Basin]], found themselves fighting a vicious war with the [[League of Arathor]], humans who are native to the land of [[Arathi]] who in turn are fighting to gather resources for the Alliance.
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* [[Frostwolf clan]] – This clan settled in the [[Alterac Mountains]] attempting to claim the area for their own, however the [[Stormpike]] Dwarves have historic connections to the land dating back before the orcs arrival leading to a confrontation.
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* [[Warsong Outriders]] – Following the Third War, the [[Warsong clan]] that invaded [[Ashenvale]] and began deforestation have not ceased their operation and have come into direct conflict with the [[Silverwing Sentinels]] who are bent on protecting their ancestral homeland.
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*[[Hellscream's Reach]]- An elite Horde regiment comprised solely of veterans of multiple tours of duty. Handpicked by Garrosh himself, he has commanded them to take complete control of [[Tol Barad]].
   
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She left just as the invasion of Lordaeron began, saving thousands of citizens before they met their doom.
  
   
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=== Arrival at Kalimdor ===
  
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* [[Thrallmar]] - is the name for the Horde expeditionary forces to [[Outland]], who quickly found many native allies. These brave warriors of the horde are led by {{NPC||Nazgrel}}, and consist of all the Horde races.
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** The expedition's settlements are scattered all over Outland's zones, except Nagrand and Netherstom.
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[[Image:Jaina.jpg|thumb|Jaina in Warcraft III.]]
  
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* {{Race|Mag'har|notext}} The [[Mag'har]] orcs of [[Nagrand]]
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[[Image:Jainaunit.JPG|thumb|Jaina in Warcraft III.]]
  
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** The [[Mag'har]] are orcs from various clans that escaped corruption and remained in Outland throughout all three wars. They are led by {{NPC||Greatmother Geyah}}, Thrall's Grandmother. Other notable members are {{npc||Dranosh Saurfang}}, {{npc||Garrosh Hellscream}}, and {{npc||Jorin Deadeye}}.
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* {{Race|Mok'nathal|notext}} The [[Mok'Nathal]] clan of [[Blade's Edge Mountains]], led by {{npc||Leoroxx}}.
   
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Upon arriving at Kalimdor, Jaina found that there were orcs there. Believing the Horde to having followed them from Lordaeron, Jaina began to battle with them, and {{npc||Grom Hellscream}} retaliated. After a disastrous battle with the Horde, Jaina set out to find somewhere where she could keep the orcs at bay. Not only was [[Stonetalon Peak]] a good defense, but also, she sensed a great power within. After being defeated while defending the mountain, Jaina led a small expedition into the mountain, with the hopes of finding some power that could help her defeat the orcs. But she sensed that they were being followed.
  
   
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;Northrend ([[Horde Expedition]])
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Upon breaching the core of the mountain, Jaina stumbled upon {{npc||Thrall}} and {{npc||Cairne}}. They were about to battle when they were all suddenly confronted by the Oracle, who was actually the Prophet {{npc||Medivh}} they had met in Lordaeron. The Prophet Medivh implored them all to ally with each other, saying that they would not survive alone against the might of the Burning Legion.
  
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* [[Warsong Offensive]] - The main forces of the horde's expedition to northrend, led by {{npc||Garrosh Hellscream}}.
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** [[Kor'kron Guard]] - the elite fighting forces of the Horde, serving the Horde Expedition in Northrend led by {{npc||Varok Saurfang}}.
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* {{Race|Taunka|notext}} The [[Taunka]] - Ancient relatives of the tauren, were thought to be lost until re-discovered by {{npc||Garrosh Hellscream}} and his orc forces upon their arrival to Northrend. They are welcomed into the Horde soon after {{npc||Roanauk Icemist}} is {{quest|All Hail Roanauk!|rescued}}.
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* [[Hand of Vengeance|The Hand of Vengeance]] - A group of Forsaken forces that have been sent to Northrend by Sylvanas Windrunner to bring Undercity's vengeance upon the Lich King. Their method is the delivery of the latest strain of their deadly Plague.
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* [[The Sunreavers]] - The blood elven members of the [[Kirin Tor]], named for their leader, {{NPC||Aethas Sunreaver}}. The Horde, traditionally barred from [[Dalaran]], is allowed entry to the city due to their efforts.
   
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===Other members, factions and allies===
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Reluctantly, Jaina agreed to ally her forces with Thrall's. Jaina gave him a [[Soul Gem (WC3)|Soul Gem]], which he used to capture Grom's essence as the invasion of Kalimdor began. Then, she helped him purge Grom of the demonic curse that had gripped him.
  
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[[File:Orcswolves.jpg|thumb|Wolves serve as mounts and are often seen as the symbol of the orcs of the Horde, especially the Frostwolves.]]
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* {{Race|Ogre|notext}}{{Race|OgreMage|notext}} The [[Horde]] [[Ogre]]s
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** The [[Stonemaul clan]] of [[Dustwallow Marsh]]
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***The [[faction]] joined the Horde after {{NPC||Rexxar}} killed {{NPC||Kor'gall}} in a duel for the leadership of the [[clan]]. After, Rexxar disappeared into the Barren wilderness and made the ogre {{npc||Mok'Morokk}} the leader of the clan.
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****Although Mok'Morokk fell prey to temptations of power after Rexxar's departure. After [[Stonemaul Village]], actual former capital of the clan, was raided by Onyxia's brood. Mok’Morokk led the clan to [[Brackenwall Village]], current capital, where he ruled unquestioned until an unknown challenger drove him out.
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*****Currently many support {{npc||Tharg}} as a new leader, but most of the ogres secretly desire Rexxar’s return.<ref>''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', pg. 156</ref>.
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***The clan is affiliated with the [[Orgrimmar (faction)|faction of Orgrimmar]].
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** The Conquered part of the [[Dreadmaul tribe]]
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*** After losing [[Dreadmaul Hold]] a portion of the [[Dreadmaul tribe]] have become slaves to the conquering Horde forces while another portion of the clan fight to reclaim their former home.<ref>http://www.wowhead.com/quest=25674</ref>
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**The [[Dunemaul band]] of [[Tanaris]]
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*** Following the cataclysm the [[Dunemaul band]] join the Horde due to the efforts of {{npc||Megs Dreadshredder}} and the Dunemaul "Emissary" who are stationed at the [[Dunemaul Recruitment Camp]].
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* {{Race|HalfOgre|notext}} The [[half-ogre]]s from [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]] who work on the Horde.
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* {{Race|HalfOrc|notext}} Many (though not all) [[half-orc]]s.
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* {{Race|Jungle Troll|notext}} The [[Shatterspear Tribe]] of the [[Shatterspear Village]]
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**Led by [[Jor'kil the Soulripper]], the tribe joined the Horde.
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**They were personally recruited by Garrosh Hellscream to fight against the [[Night Elves]].<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNB4py6LOz0</ref> (Although the tribe is destroyed during Night Elf quests). Another, seemingly Jungle Troll tribe, aids the Horde in the Twilight Highlands; oddly, they are native to the region.<ref>http://www.wowhead.com/quest=27491</ref>
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***However appears that the [[shatterspear]] are being destroyed by the forces of [[Darnassus]].<ref>[[Quest:Ending the Threat]]</ref>
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* {{RaceIcon|ChaosOrc|Male}}{{RaceIcon|ChaosOrc|Female}} It is speculated that some [[Chaos Orc]]s (un-mutated [[Fel Orc]]s) are aligned with the Horde and are seen guarding the Dark Portal In the Blasted Lands.<ref>http://www.wowhead.com/npc=42301#screenshots:id=192345</ref>
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* {{Race|Kobold|notext}} The [[Boulderslide]] [[Kobold]]s of [[Stonetalon Mountains]].
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**They become servants of the Horde thanks to the efforts of {{NPC||Subjugator Devo}}.<ref>http://www.wowhead.com/quest=26066</ref> <ref>http://www.wowhead.com/quest=26068</ref>
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* {{RaceIconExt|Wyvern}} The Horde has befriended sentient [[Wyvern]] beasts of Kalimdor, whom they use as riding and flying mounts.
   
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====Horde-aligned====
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Jaina and Thrall continued as allies, although their forces were not very eager about it, even after Hellscream's death. They were terrorized by the [[undead]], but also by the night elves' deadly hit-and-run attacks. Though their alliance with one another kept them alive, they were only holding on by a thread.
  
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* {{Race|ForestTroll|notext}} The [[forest troll]]s of the [[Revantusk tribe]]
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** Situated in the [[Hinterlands]], led by {{npc||Primal Torntusk}}, are [[Independent]], though loosely allied with the Horde. While not members of the Horde, they are its friends. They know compassion, though they find it a bit difficult to relate to the Darkspear jungle trolls, having once been enemies.<ref>''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', 10</ref>
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* {{RaceIconExt|BabyRaptor}}{{RaceIconExt|Raptor}}{{Race|Troll|notext}} The [[Ravasaur Trainers]] in [[Un'goro Crater]] are a group of Darkspear troll elite raptors riders that provide their mounts to members of the Horde who prove themselves able to survive the creature's poison.
   
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====Former Horde members====
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Finally, Thrall received a vision. Jaina followed him to where he was instructed to go, where they found the leaders of the night elves, {{npc||Malfurion Stormrage}} and {{npc||Tyrande Whisperwind}}. The Prophet appeared, and revealed himself to be none other than {{npc||Medivh}}, returned to correct his mistakes of old. He implored the humans, orcs and night elves to all join forces against the Legion, or they would all fall alone. They all agreed to defend Mount Hyjal together.
  
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{{main|History of the Horde}}
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* {{Race|Forest troll|notext}} The [[forest troll]]s of [[Zul'Aman]].
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** Allied with the Horde during the [[Second War]] after their leader, {{Npc||Zul'jin}} was rescued from the [[Alliance of Lordaeron]] by Horde warriors.
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* The [[Shadow Council]] of the [[Burning legion]].
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** Most of the faction was slayed by the ex-[[Warchief]] {{NPC||Orgrim}} after the [[First War]].
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* {{Race|Ogre|notext}}{{Race|Ogre mage|notext}} Various ogre [[tribe]]s and clans of [[Draenor]].
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** [[Ogre magi]] created by [[Gul'dan]].
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* {{Race|Goblin|notext}} The [[Goblin]]s of the [[Steamwheedle Cartel]].
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** {{NPC||Trade Prince Steamwheedle}} realized that was an error joined in the Horde after the defeat of the factions in the [[Second War]].
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* {{Race|Red dragonflight|notext}} The [[red dragonflight|red ]][[dragonkin]] subjugated by the old [[Dragonmaw Clan]], at time led by {{NPC||Zuluhed}} and {{npc||Nekros}}.
   
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== History ==
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Jaina used her teleportation spells to scout out the surrounding area, and found that {{npc||Archimonde}} and his doom guard were quickly making their way up the mountain. The defenders instituted three bases going up the mountain in an effort to halt his ascent.
  
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[[File:Horde2b01.jpg|thumb|right|Crest of the Horde during the Third War]]
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[[File:W3OrcHeroes.jpg|thumb|Notable figures from the Third War, from left to right: {{npc||Cairne Bloodhoof}}, {{npc||Samuro (Warcraft III)||Samuro}}, {{npc||Drek'Thar}}, and {{npc||Rokhan}}. All of these Heroes also helped {{npc||Rexxar}} in his journeys.]]
   
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:''See also: [[History of the Horde|Old Horde and History of the Horde]], [[Dark Horde]], [[Fel Horde]]''
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Jaina's base was the first in Archimonde's path, and so it was the first to go, but before he could kill her, Jaina spirited herself out of Archimonde's clutches. The next base to go was Thrall's, and Jaina used her remaining energy to teleport Thrall from his base before Archimonde destroyed him, so that they could live to fight another day.
  
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In the past, the Horde referred to the orcs and their battle thralls from both [[Draenor]] and Azeroth, such as trolls and ogres. Following its utter defeat at the end of the [[Second War]], the Horde's dark power was broken, allowing Thrall to awaken the dormant spirituality of his people and free them from the [[Burning Legion]]'s control.
   
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During the events of the [[Third War]], Thrall has made lasting bonds with the tauren chief {{npc||Cairne Bloodhoof}} and the troll shadowhunter [[Vol'jin]] of the Darkspear clan. The ties between the three races is very close, as both share many similar cultural views. With the help of the tauren, both the orcs and the tribe of trolls have established a place for themselves in [[Kalimdor]]. Since then, certain ogre tribes, as well as the Forsaken and blood elves have chosen to affiliate themselves with the Horde.
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=== Founding Theramore ===
  
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Following the Legion's defeat on Mount Hyjal, Jaina took her refugees to an island outpost off the eastern coast of Kalimdor, newly named Theramore.
  
   
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The present Horde is mostly about surviving in a land that has come to hate them. The orcs are hated because, much like the Forsaken, they were formerly mindless, controlled beings. Though redeemed, they are not forgiven by many members of the [[Alliance]] who believe them to be their old selves still.<ref>{{ref game |title=Warcraft III |expansion=[[The Frozen Throne]] |campaign=[[The Founding of Durotar]] |mission=[[A Blaze of Glory]] Map: Theramore Isle |zone= |npc=Admiral Proudmoore |quote=Can your blood atone for genocide, orc? Your Horde killed countless innocents with its rampage across Stormwind and Lordaeron. Do you really think you can just sweep all that away and cast aside your guilt so easily? No, your kind will never change, and I will never stop fighting you. |quest= }}</ref><ref>''[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]]'', pg. 55. Quote: ''Although the brave and foolhardy Proudmoore and the men and women who followed him are gone, many of Theramore's citizens agreed with their actions.</ref><ref>''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', pg. 175. Quote: ''For the time being, the Horde is now our most "obvious" enemy, in that they are numerous, and old hatreds put the fight with them at the top of nearly every priority list.''</ref> The [[troll]]s, [[tauren]] and their other allies are the ones who understood them, and so they are hated for that. An interesting fact is that every prominent Horde leader has been allied with certain members of the Alliance in times of war.
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The exact time of Theramore's founding isn't clear (sources differ as to whether it was founded before or after the Battle of Mt. Hyjal), but the role of the citadel is important in the tale of the founding of the orc nation, Durotar.
  
   
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== Organization ==
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When {{npc||Rexxar}} demanded an explanation of the humans encroaching on Durotar and the assassination attempt, Jaina denied all knowledge. When Jaina agreed to help the [[Mok'Nathal]] investigate, they discovered the accusatory outpost was under attack from naga. After an encounter with a dying marine, Jaina realized with horror that her father had decided to pay her a visit. Jaina pleaded with the Admiral to spare Rexxar, but Daelin would have none of it. Rexxar and his companions escaped, and Thrall rallied an army to push back Proudmoore's assault.
 
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Although its name would imply otherwise, the Horde may actually be viewed as a more centralized body than the Alliance, as Orgrimmar is the obvious center, Thrall is the undisputed leader, and he stands as Warchief over the entire Horde, holding dominion over the Darkspear Trolls and tauren tribes alike<ref>''[[World of Warcraft]]'' manual, 182</ref> (though he treats his fellow racial leaders as equals{{Citation needed}}).
   
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Like the old [[Alliance of Lordaeron]], {{npc||Thrall}} accepts ambassadors and advisors from all the different tribes and members of the Horde and makes sure their voice is heard in the running of the fledgling empire. Although unavoidably possessing the characteristic militarism of the orcs, Thrall has also proven himself to be a compassionate, idealistic, and enlightened individual, and commands a great deal of respect within the Horde.
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Jaina was in despair. While she felt loyalty to her father and her nation, her experience with the Scourge and the Legion convinced her that petty hatreds and vendettas such as her father's were immaterial in the grand scheme. Jaina helped the Horde gain ships from the goblins and ordered her own troops to stand down when they [[A Blaze of Glory#Theramore City|assaulted Theramore]]. Jaina's last words to her father were to ask why he didn't listen.
  
   
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Though the Horde could quickly become a formidable war machine once again, in formal terms they are a peaceful nation deciding to try for peace and help the world rather than savage rampaging like the early history of the Horde. More informally however, a state of Cold War still exists. The Orcs' attempts to drive the Alliance out of Warsong Gulch and Alterac Valley are ongoing, as is the Forsaken's expansionistic advance in Arathi and Hillsbrad.
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=== Cycle of Hatred ===
  
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Theramore and Durotar remained at relative peace for three years, though the two former archenemies were still wary of each other. Eventually, a series of minor shipping incidents led to extreme tension between the two powers, enough so that the [[goblin]]s, who controlled the region's only neutral port, complained.
  
   
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Equal in size, the Horde also has its complexities, much like the Alliance. The main five races of the [[blood elves]], [[tauren]], [[Forsaken|undead]], [[troll]]s and [[orc]]s have countless friends among the races of Azeroth: the Revantusk forest trolls of the Hinterlands, the Stonemaul Ogres and various individuals like the [[Mok'Nathal]] beastmaster {{npc||Rexxar}}.
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Despite the tension, Thrall requested Jaina's aid in relocating a herd of thunder lizards displaced by a mysterious logging operation at Thunder Ridge. Jaina intended to relocate the lizards to a largely unpopulated region on the far side of Mulgore, but was astonished to discover that the area was magically warded to protect its single inhabitant: {{npc||Aegwynn}}.
  
   
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In the Third War, before the liberation of the Forsaken from the [[Scourge]] and the defection of the blood elves, the Horde allied themselves with the Alliance to rid Azeroth of the Burning Legion. Since then old animosity has risen again, resulting in open conflict on several [[battleground|battlefields]]. However, the two factions still officially kept a truce until the [[Battle for the Undercity]], when King {{npc||Varian Wrynn}}, tired of constant backstabbing from various factions within the Horde, officially declared war.
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The former Guardian brushed off Jaina's admiration, but filled in the gaps of what had been happening amidst the tensions between Theramore and Durotar: a minor demon, {{npc||Zmodlor}} had revived the [[Burning Blade clan]] and was playing the two powers against each other.
 
   
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Despite their somewhat monstrous appearance, the majority of the Horde is not evil; much like the Alliance, it is comprised of diverse factions and individuals who possess a wide range of values and virtues.
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Jaina and Aegwynn hastily returned to Theramore, where they discovered that Jaina's own chamberlain had been corrupted by the Burning Blade. After dealing with the turncoat, they took on Zmodlor himself. Unfortunately, the demon was backed by a small cabal of warlocks. Jaina was nearly slain by the added strain, but Aegwynn was able to use her own life-force to support her, and Jaina was able to defeat the warlocks and banish Zmodlor back to the Twisting Nether. After the crisis had passed, Jaina and Thrall set about writing a permanent non-aggression pact to ensure that the mutual distrust of their peoples' never escalated into war again.
  
   
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Culturally, orcs and tauren believe in redemption more than most other races on Azeroth and are willing to give almost anyone a chance, regardless of reputation. The Revantusk seem to have even accepted, (if not at least tolerate) their ancient enemy the blood elves. Largely because of these beliefs, a number of mortal races and many diverse factions can be found in service in the Horde.
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Against all odds, Aegwynn survived, and assumed the duties left by Jaina's chamberlain.
  
   
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It seems that new members have to swear a [[Blood Oath of the Horde|blood oath]] to the Horde.
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===World of Warcraft: The Comic===
  
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[[Image:Jainacomic.jpg|thumb|Jaina in the comic.]]
  
   
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==The Two Hordes==
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Jaina appears in ''[[World of Warcraft: The Comic]]'', assisting {{npc||Varian Wrynn}} in remembering his true identity with the help of her chamberlain, [[Aegwynn]], and bringing [[Onyxia]] to justice.
  
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[[File:Horderaces.jpg|thumb|A Orc, Half orc, Goblin, and tauren drawn by Chris Metzen]]
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[[File:HordeRaces2.jpg|thumb|Metzen's drawing of a Blood Elf and Troll.]]
   
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Although the Horde in the MMORPG is a single faction, it is actually divided in two or more distinct parts (partially including the [[Dark Horde]] in the [[Burning Steppes]] but not the [[Fel Horde]] in Outland). It is both a geographical division and an ideological one.
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She would later become a founding member of the [[New Council of Tirisfal]]. The previously defunct organization was re-established in order to aid [[Med'an]] in combating [[Cho'gall]] and the [[Twilight's Hammer]] Cult.
  
   
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*Two small orc factions use the same rationale to pursue completely opposite goals. Both factions display utter loyalty to the Horde. The Horde is their family, their home, and they take great pride in serving it. These orcs believe the Horde comes first in everything. One faction has come to terms with the Horde’s association with the Alliance. By joining arms with the Alliance, the Horde was able to assist in preventing the destruction of the world. These orcs consider their success a sign that {{npc||Thrall}} and the Horde are on the right path to strength and glory. The other faction feels that Thrall betrayed the Horde by allying with humans. They consider the Horde corrupted, tainted and weak. These orcs fight for their lost glory using any tools at their disposal, including arcane magic. They dream of one day becoming powerful enough to destroy the mock Horde that exists today and replace it with the old and glorious empire the Horde once was. Faithful of the Horde can be of any class, but those who support the current Horde never become warlocks, and those who denounce the current Horde never become shamans.<ref>''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', 85-86</ref> This situation causes a rift within the ranks of the proud orcs, and it grows increasingly difficult to tell friend from foe.<ref name="HPG177">''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', 177</ref>
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==World of Warcraft==
  
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===Wrath of the Lich King===
  
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After the death of {{npc||Bolvar Fordragon}}, King {{npc||Varian Wrynn}} prepared the forces of the Alliance for all-out war against the Horde. Desperate to avoid a ''Fourth'' War, Jaina teleported to Orgrimmar to uncover the truth of the recent events in Northrend. There she learned from {{npc||Sylvanas Windrunner}} that an uprising broke out and that {{npc||Varimathras}} had taken control over the [[Undercity]]. Thrall assured Jaina that the Horde had no official interest in a war against the Alliance and that he would take care of the traitor. Jaina agreed to try to stop Varian, but warned him that it would not be easy — the late Highlord was like a brother to the king.
 
   
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===The Horde of Kalimdor===
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Jaina's assessment proved correct as the forces of Thrall ({{Quest|The Battle For The Undercity (Horde)|attempting to regain control of Undercity}}) and King Wrynn (hoping to reclaim it as Lordaeron for the Alliance and {{Quest|The Battle For The Undercity (Alliance)|bring Putress to justice}}) clashed at Undercity. Refusing to allow the Horde and the Alliance to descend into open war, Jaina stopped the Alliance army cold (literally) and teleported them back to Stormwind.
  
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The Horde of Kalimdor follow mostly [[Thrall]]'s leadership. They include most of the Orcs, the Tauren, the Darkspear trolls and some ogres. They are united by a shamanistic culture, honor, and their respect for Thrall, who they consider their hero and affirmed leader. This Horde is the result of the actions in [[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]].
   
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The orcs are undergoing a cultural revolution as they feel the unnatural, arcane bloodlust leave their bodies, giving them calmer and more focused states of mind. They, for the most part, follow Thrall as he forges ahead to reform the Horde both inside, with his shamanism, and outside, with the founding of Durotar. Still, not all orcs are pleased with these movements, namely the evil orcs who still reside on Azeroth. These orcs, who include a good number of the surviving warlocks, actively raid Alliance and Independent caravans and towns, and renounce all that Thrall proclaims the Horde is. Like the two faces of the Alliance, the different Horde factions meet rarely; but there are some orc warlocks on Kalimdor who would very much like to retake control of the Horde forces, and they are gaining strength in the wilderness to do so.<ref name="WoWRPG12166">''[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]]'', 12, 166</ref>
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====Secrets of Ulduar====
  
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[[Image:Jaina Ulduar Trailer.jpg|thumb|Jaina in the Violet Citadel.]]
  
   
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While geographically separated, the [[Frostwolf Clan]] in the Alterac Mountains share their shamanistic culture; and the uncorrupted [[Mag'har]] in Outland would also fall in this group.
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When {{npc||Brann Bronzebeard}} learned that {{npc||Yogg-Saron}} had escaped his ancient prison in [[Ulduar]], {{npc||Rhonin}} and Jaina called a conference of Alliance and Horde leaders at the [[Violet Citadel]]. As Rhonin debriefed {{npc||Varian Wrynn}} on the situation, Jaina noticed that Thrall and {{npc||Garrosh Hellscream}} had arrived early, and attempted to halt them before another confrontation was started. She was unable to stop Varian and Garrosh from coming to blows however and King Wrynn left, refusing to work with the Horde at all after the events at the [[Wrathgate]]. Jaina wondered aloud who was left to challenge Yogg-Saron.[http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/underdev/3p1/index.xml#ulduartrailer]
  
   
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====Crusaders' Coliseum====
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===The Eastern Horde===
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[[File:Forsaken.jpg|thumb|left|"Forsaken" by Chris Metzen.<ref>''[[Manual of Monsters]]'', 138</ref>]]
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Lady Jaina Proudmoore, accompanied by King Varian, attends tournaments at the [[Crusaders' Coliseum]] in [[Icecrown]], surrounded by various champions and representatives of the Alliance.
  
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The Horde of the [[Eastern Kingdoms]] includes the [[Forsaken]], the [[blood elves]], and sometimes the evil orcs of the [[Dark Horde]].<ref>''[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]]'', 166</ref>
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{{main|Argent_Tournament#Alliance_and_Horde_leadership}}
  
   
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While Thrall freed most of the orcs held in Lordaeron and brought them to Kalimdor, other orc clans remained in the Eastern Kingdoms, mostly in the southern part of the former kingdom of Azeroth. Orc warlocks and other clans that refuse Thrall’s leadership are strongest in Azeroth around the [[Burning Steppes]] and the [[Blasted Lands]]. Many of them prefer to stay near the Dark Portal through which they first entered Azeroth, and some warlocks still try to tap into the magic holding the portal in place.<ref name="WoWRPG12166"/> Most of them are part of the [[Dark Horde]], who follow {{npc||Rend Blackhand}} as their warchief and are opposed to Thrall. The Forsaken of Lordaeron will, of course, happily aid the Horde in the area. They don’t care whether the orcs are evil or not; it’s actually easier for them if their allies are evil.<ref name="WoWRPG12166"/>
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====Icecrown Citadel====
  
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=====The Frozen Halls=====
  
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[[File:Jaina Proudmoore TCG.jpg|thumb|Jaina in The Frozen Halls (Image from WoW TCG).]]
  
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Jaina later arrived at the [[Frozen Halls]] to confront the {{npc||Lich King}} and attempt to reason with the Dark Lord, in hopes of releasing the spirit of her lost love, {{npc||Arthas}}. She guided a small group of [[Alliance]] heroes through the halls of Icecrown Citadel and eventually arrived at the [[Halls of Reflection]]. Within the private chambers of the Lich King, Jaina and her troupe discovered [[Frostmourne]], the blade that stole Arthas' soul and led to the fall of [[Kingdom of Lordaeron|Lordaeron]]. Jaina communed with the souls stolen from Frostmourne and much to her surprise, {{npc||Uther the Lightbringer}} appeared and told her a terrible truth. Not only did he inform her that Arthas was nothing but a small glimmer of light that stayed the Lich King's wrath, but in order to protect [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]], the Lich King would have to be killed and a replacement would have to make the ultimate sacrifice.
  
   
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The Forsaken are nominally allied with the Horde but serve only themselves.<ref name="WoWRPG51">''[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]]'', pg. 51</ref> They are much darker than their allies from Kalimdor, do not necessairly consider Thrall as their leader and certain members of their race do not care about honor, morality or even other races. Not all Forsaken are evil, but the many are, and other races definitely view them as such. A non-evil Forsaken must work hard to prove his neutral (or perhaps, good) intentions. Few good Forsaken exist, but many evil ones do, and their leadership is definitely up to nefarious ends.<ref>''[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]]'', 53</ref><ref>''[[Lands of Conflict]]'', 105, 107-8</ref><ref>''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', 76, 154, 181</ref>
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Suddenly, the Lich King entered the chambers and Uther was sucked back into Frostmourne. The Lich King coldly acknowledged Jaina while removing Frostmourne from its pedestal. The Lich King summoned {{npc||Falric}} and {{npc||Marwyn}}, two captains Jaina fought alongside during the [[Third War]]. As The Lich King retreated to his private chambers and sicked the captains on her allies, Jaina remained determined to save Arthas and pursued him as the doors behind her closed. Following the defeat of the two captains, Jaina's allies rushed to her aid only to find her on the verge of defeat, with her former love viciously attacking her. Heartbroken, Jaina and her allies fled down the [[Hidden Passage]] with the Lich King in steady pursuit. As they came to a cliff, the ''[[Skybreaker]]'' flew in and rescued them at the last moment.
  
   
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Blood elves despise most other races, but they are coming to accept that the Forsaken are different, or at least share the same goals.<ref name="MG 64">''[[Monster Guide]]'', 64</ref> Most blood elves are not insane or evil - they just choose to fight fire with fire. They were suffering for lack of the Sunwell; they all needed—and still need—to feed on arcane energies, even though most of them aren't spellcasters. The most powerful blood elf spellcasters are insane, as the magic they wield is corrupting.<ref name="MG 64"/><ref name="MG 65">''[[Monster Guide]]'', 65</ref> The western Horde recognizes the blood elves as dangerous, volatile and ultimately destructive.<ref>''[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]]'', 15</ref>
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=====Fall of the Lich King=====
  
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[[File:Jaina TCG.jpg|thumb]]
  
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After the [[Deathbringer Saurfang|Deathbringer]] was slain by a team of Alliance adventurers, [[Muradin Bronzebeard]], fresh from the [[Gunship Battle]], was unwilling to allow [[Varok Saurfang]] to retrieve his son's corpse. But when King Varian and Lady Jaina teleported to the scene, Varian ordered Muradin to step side and let a grieving father pass, to which Jaina burst into tears out of respect for her King.
  
   
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Even if many Forsaken and some blood elves are evil, this "second Horde" cannot currently be considered as a danger to the world, as {{npc||Thrall}}'s Horde has kept them mostly in check. The Forsaken's [[Royal Apothecary Society]] surely have questionable plans, but so far they keep fighting the Scourge and left the rest of the world alone for the most part (except for a few deals with the Grimtotem tribe, and spreading diseases and enslavement of druids in Ashenvale forest, among other things).<ref>''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', 44, 48</ref><ref>{{quest|Forsaken Diseases}}</ref>
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Should an adventurer bring [[Jaina's Locket]] to her following the Lich King's defeat, she weeps, stating that she knew there was still some part of Arthas trapped within the Lich King.
  
   
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It is so far unknown how much {{quest|The Battle For The Undercity}} affected both the Society's manpower as well as its reputation among the Forsaken, or the Forsaken's standing among the other Horde races. Since then, Thrall has dispatched [[Kor'kron]] guards to the Undercity to keep watch on the Royal Apothecary Society, and a conversation between {{npc||Overseer Kraggosh}} and {{npc||Master Apothecary Faranell}} indicates the strain between the two groups.
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===Cataclysm===
  
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{{cata-section}}
  
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[[File:Jaina Proudmoore.jpg|thumb|Jaina as she has appeared since [[Patch 3.3.0]]]]
  
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[[File:Jaina Proudmoore old model.jpg|thumb|Jaina's old model]]
  
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She was present at the [[Elemental Unrest meetings|Elemental Unrest meeting]]. During the [[Elemental Unrest|Elemental Invasion]], Jaina protected the [[Mage Quarter]] from the Elements.
  
   
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===Relations between the groups===
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She has given tacit approval to the Alliance incursion into the Southern Barrens by allowing Alliance forces to pass through Theramore. Whether she is more directly involved in this conflict is unknown.
  
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The relations between the two groups are not cordial. The orcs, tauren and jungle trolls do not trust the undead. Many see the Forsaken as betrayers in their midst, standing as allies while secretly using their comrades to further their own goals.<ref>''[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]]'', 370</ref> They are wise to the possibility of betrayal, and they keep a wary eye on their pale allies.<ref>''[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]]'', 371</ref>
   
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There is also racial animosity as blood elves reek of fel power, offending the spiritual senses of the tauren.<ref name="MG 65"/> The Horde orcs, darkspear trolls and tauren distrust the blood elves, as their addiction to magic makes the high elves look like amateurs. The blood elves are dangerous, and the Horde races can smell the rotten magic on them. In particular, the orcs revile the blood elves because they see them as descending down the same path toward damnation that so corrupted the orcish people — the orcs can smell the demon taint on the blood elves and know how badly it will twist them. The blood elves disdain the Horde as barbarians who refuse to grasp power in front of them. They especially dislike the orcs, who should have been strong enough to control the power the demons gave them instead of falling under their command.<ref>''[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]]'', 68-69</ref>
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=== Quests ===
  
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She starts the following quest:
  
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* {{questlong|Alliance|37|Survey Alcaz Island}}
  
   
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Since the Horde is leery of the Forsaken, it keeps watchful eyes on them. For example {{npc||Ambassador Galavosh}} was sent by Thrall to make sure the Forsaken are honest and dismiss their evil tendencies. Galavosh is suspicious of the Forsaken as well.<ref name="WoWRPG51"/><ref>''[[Lands of Conflict]]'', 108</ref>
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==Personality==
  
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Strangers often confuse Jaina’s independence and strength of spirit for a rash personality and headstrong disposition. However, the truth of the matter is that she has developed an uncanny ability to read people and identify their underlying motives and intentions. She is a true champion of her people and will do anything in her power, including laying down her own life, to ensure their survival. Jaina respects life in all its forms, and will refuse to see harm come to any innocent in her presence. She prefers action over words, leading her to develop a great admiration for Thrall’s success in founding Durotar and a deep resentment of the unending, fruitless debate among the members of the High Council of Lordaeron.
  
   
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While the Forsaken were let into the Horde for various reasons, including the Earthen Ring to help create a cure for undeath; {{npc||Sage Truthseeker}}, believes however, that while Earthen Ring had pure intentions towards their plagued brethren, who is to know the motivations of those whispering in the ears of the Elder Council? He believes that the Forsaken whom the Horde allied with had a history wrought with deceit. He believes the pact was too hasty, and that perhaps {{npc||Cairne Bloodhoof||Cairne}} would have been wise to heed the warnings from Orgrimmar.<ref name="Compendium of the Fallen">{{questlong|horde|38D|Compendium of the Fallen}}</ref> The Forsaken have absolutely no intention of throwing aside their dark ways. They joined the Horde because they saw them as the strongest — and most tractable — faction. While they maintain the illusion of allegiance, the Forsaken’s goals are not the same as their allies'.<ref>''[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]]'', pg. 371</ref>
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Life on Theramore Isle is fairly insular, but Jaina welcomes visitors with warm lodging and hearty meals in exchange for stories about the outside world. Her people are simple, with most spending their days as kelp farmers or fishermen. In exchange for information or artifacts that might improve the lives of her people, Jaina has been known to provide arcane assistance to visitors, including occasionally teleporting travelers great distances, summoning elementals to guide them on their journeys or warding them with enchantments. In the event that her people are faced with a dire threat, Jaina will voluntarily accompany or aid adventurers who share her goal of protecting Theramore Isle.<ref>{{ref book |author=Arthaus |title=[[Shadows & Light]] |isbn=9781588469731 |pages=48,49}}</ref>
  
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Thrall and Cairne remain suspicious of the Forsaken.<ref name="HPG151">''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', 151</ref> Thrall freely admits he isn't pleased about allowing the Forsaken joining the Horde, and expects them to betray him, but he simply felt that he needed allies — even if those allies were not completely trustworthy.<ref>''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', 42</ref><ref name="HPG181">''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', 181</ref> He had only grudgingly, accepted the [[Forsaken]] into the Horde as he needed them as much as they needed the Horde.<ref name="HPG151"/> A number of Horde members in [[Durotar]] are disturbed by the growing presence of the Forsaken in their lands.<ref>''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', 34</ref> [[Tauren]] rarely trust the Forsaken with more than a nod and a place to set their withered feet.<ref>''[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]]'', 47-48</ref> They are less thrilled at the presence of the Forsaken at Thunder Bluff, who they grudgingly tolerate due to their alliance. The tauren place a strong emphasis on the value of life, and the unlife of the Forsaken stands as an affront to their beliefs.<ref>''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', 147</ref> They consider the Forsaken abominations — much like all other undead.<ref name="HPG181"/> [[Trolls]] are suspicious of the Forsaken, but so is everyone else,<ref name="WoWRPG50">''[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]]'', 50</ref> they have little trust for the manipulative Forsaken, whom they believe will visit only misery and strife upon their allies.<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/races/trolls.html</ref>
   
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Interestingly, a few Forsaken seem to genuinely like the Horde — they see the Horde as a group of outcasts, which is something the Forsaken can respect. These few legitimate Horde supporters also tend to focus on the sides of the Horde they like — like [[warlock]]s and the [[Grimtotem tribe]]. Others are fairly open in their contempt of the Horde.<ref name="HPG181"/> The Forsaken remain on good behavior when with Horde member races, but secretly distrust and mock their allies. They feel the Horde is made up of brutish and ignorant peoples, and are full of pride that they have manipulated the Horde into accepting their allegiance. They will not openly betray the Horde — not yet — but they are slowly eroding the sense of peace and unity the Horde was experiencing after the Third War.<ref>''[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]]'', 167</ref>
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Like Thrall, Jaina is an advocate of peace and moderation between the Alliance and Horde. Before Varian's return, Jaina was arguably the ''de facto'' or informal ruler of the Alliance. Wrynn feels that the Horde cannot be trusted, and so this inevitably places him and Jaina in a position of opposition. Jaina has not confronted him about this directly, however, and when she has communicated with Thrall more recently, she has generally been seen doing so in secret.
  
   
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Surprisingly there are even Forsaken that do not trust many if not most of their kind, for example {{npc||Roberick Dartfall}}, {{npc||Kegan Darkmar}}, {{npc||Trevor}}, and {{npc||Leonid Barthalomew the Revered}}. Apparently these Forsaken do not like to be judged for the actions of many of their kind, and want to be judged for their individual actions.<ref>''[[Lands of Conflict]]'', 106</ref> Though at least some of these end up leaving the Forsaken altogether to join other forces like Argent's Dawn, such as Leonid, or those that aspire to leave such as Trevor.<ref>''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', 170</ref>
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It is also shown that Jaina is still haunted by Arthas' descending to darkness thinking it was her fault.
  
   
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According to [[Thrall]], in ''[[Rise of the Horde]]'', the Forsaken are merely "befriended".<ref>''[[Rise of the Horde]]'', 123</ref>
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Against mortal foes, Jaina is merciful and tries to capture or force a surrender. Against demons and undead, Jaina is ruthless and uses her spells to their maximum potential for damage. She prefers to remain at great range.<ref>{{ref book |author=Arthaus |title=[[Shadows & Light]] |isbn=9781588469731 |pages=49}}</ref>
  
   
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===In World of Warcraft===
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== Relationships ==
  
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In World of Warcraft, the distrust by other Horde races to Forsaken is mentioned within quest dialogue in the game.<ref name="Compendium of the Fallen"/> In which case, because Forsaken's loyalty is being questioned they cannot do certain quests for the Horde.
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=== Kael'thas ===
  
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It would appear that {{npc||Kael'thas}} fell in love with her during Jaina's training with {{npc||Antonidas}} but their differences in their age (she was a teenager and he was several centuries old) filled him with guilt and self-doubt. When he eventually did approach her, she was at such a juncture that her studies came first.
  
   
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One major element showing the difference between these two "sub-factions": Forsaken and blood elves begin with a {{Reputation|friendly}} reputation with Undercity and Silvermoon City, but only {{reputation|neutral}} with Orgrimmar, Thunder Bluff, and Darkspear trolls. Orcs, trolls, and tauren begin the game as Friendly with their respective factions (Orgrimmar for the orcs, Darkspear tribe for the trolls, and Thunder Bluff for the tauren) and Neutral with Undercity and Silvermoon. A notable exception to this are Undead and Blood Elf Death Knights, They start Friendly with the Orcs due to game mechanics setting them from Unfriendly to Friendly regardless of race upon completion of the final starting quest.
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=== Arthas ===
  
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A few months later, rumors of her relationship with Arthas began to circulate. She and {{npc||Arthas}} came to share a strong friendship that lead to very serious romance. But initially, their duties to Dalaran and Lordaeron forced them to put things on hold for a time. When they attempted to rekindle, the Scourge invasion got in the way. Their relationship is shown in the novel ''[[Arthas: Rise of the Lich King]]''. It is also shown that Jaina is still haunted by Arthas' descending to darkness thinking it was her fault. In the quest {{Quest|Frostmourne (Alliance)|Frostmourne}}, it is hinted that she is still in love with him.
  
   
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While most Forsaken are not trusted, the Horde still works with members of the Forsaken, like Kirith, who was Trebor's lieutenant.<ref>{{quest|Kirith}}</ref>
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=== Thrall ===
  
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{{speculation}}
  
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After Jaina and Thrall's forces were forced to work together after the meeting with Medivh, the two leaders soon became good friends. Thrall stated that Jaina reminds him strongly of {{npc||Taretha Foxton}}, but Jaina has stated no specific reason for her trust in Thrall. Their relationship is nonetheless strong, even having endured the battle of Durotar, which cost Jaina her father and Thrall many of his warriors. They still consider each other allies.
 
   
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==Notable Leaders==
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A number of fans have speculated that Thrall and Jaina will be romantically involved at some point. This seems unlikely however, as with the coming of Cataclysm Thrall develops a romantic relationship with a Mag'har orc named [[Aggra]]. The ''[[Warcraft RPG]]'' confirms that rumors of a prior relationship are false.
 
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*{{RaceIconExt|Ner'zhul}} {{npc||Ner'zhul}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Gul'dan}} {{npc||Gul'dan}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Blackhand}} {{npc||Blackhand||Warchief Blackhand}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Orgrim}} {{npc||Orgrim Doomhammer||Warchief Orgrim Doomhammer}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Kargath}} {{npc||Kargath Bladefist||Warchief Kargath Bladefist}} ([[Fel Horde]])
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*{{RaceIconExt|Rend}} [[Warchief]] {{NPC||Rend Blackhand}} ([[Dark Horde]])
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*{{RaceIconExt|ThrallShaman}} {{npc||Thrall||Warchief Thrall}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Sylvanas}} {{npc||Sylvanas Windrunner||Lady Sylvanas Windrunner}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Garrosh}} {{npc||Garrosh Hellscream||Warchief Garrosh Hellscream}}
   
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The {{item|White Punch Card}} that drops in [[Gnomeregan]] for the Alliance quest {{Quest|Data Rescue}} has many lines of binary code printed on it. When decoded, it reads "Thrall and Jaina sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G", an in-game joke for the fans.
  
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!colspan="3"|History
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!style="background:#555555;"|Shamanism
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!style="background:#444444;"|Rise of the Horde
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!colspan="2" style="background:#555555;"|First War
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!colspan="3" style="background:#444444;"|Second War and Invasion of Outland
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!style="background:#555555;"|Third War and Aftermath
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!colspan="2" style="background:#444444;"|War in Outland
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!colspan="3" style="background:#555555;"|Cataclysm
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|-
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!rowspan="4"|Ruler
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!colspan="2"|Draenor / Outland
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|style="background:#007000;"|Ner'zhul
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|colspan="2" style="background:#880088;"|Gul'dan<br/>Blackhand
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|colspan="4" style="background:#007000;"|Ner'zhul
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|colspan="2" style="background:#900000;"|Kargath Bladefist
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|colspan="2" style="background:#007000;"|Thrall
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|style="background:#004444;"|Garrosh Hellscream
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|-
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!rowspan="3"|Azeroth
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!rowspan="2"|Eastern
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|rowspan="2" colspan="2"|None
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|rowspan="2" style="background:#880088;"|Gul'dan<br/>Blackhand
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|rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:#004444;"|Orgrim Doomhammer
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|rowspan="2" style="background:#007000;"|Ner'zhul
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|rowspan="2" style="background:#004444;"|Orgrim Doomhammer
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|style="background:#007000;"|Thrall
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|rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:#660066;"|Sylvanas Windrunner
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|style="background:#333333;"|Rend Blackhand
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!Kalimdor
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|colspan="7" |None
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|colspan="4" style="background:#007000;"|Thrall
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|style="background:#004444;"|Garrosh Hellscream
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== Tactics ==
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==Reputation==
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For Horde characters, there is a specific Horde reputation bar that is hidden (an Alliance bar also exists for those characters). It can be improved like all of the other factions and it appears in the armory listing of the character. Like Steamwheedle Cartel reputation, gaining "Horde" reputation also acquires reputation for all five racial factions.
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Jaina is easy to underestimate for a mage and lack of elite guards. Her fireballs and frostbolts only hit for between 3k and 6k, while her melee swings can hit for close to 10k. One tank won't cut it here either, she will teleport her current target to a pool of water outside of her tower every 30 seconds or so. The best recommendation here is to have at least 3 tanks and 4 healers. AoE is also in dire need as she will summon water elementals in spades, while they are weak, if you let them get too numerous they can disrupt healers. She also has an instant cast Blizzard that ticks for roughly 2k and should be moved out of promptly. Last, but rarely seen, is a Fireblast that can hit for 6k, this can be cast at any time so keeping the tank well healed is vital.
  
   
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To see the Horde faction reputation, use the following code but adjust the number in the parenthesis (it depends on how many factions are listed above "Horde"; factions marked as inactive are ignored):
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Jaina is usually undefended since she is not a part of the {{achievement|For The Horde!}} achievement, but if the tank that gets teleported is alone they can be an easy target for one or two Alliance players, and without tanks Jaina can dispatch the rest of the raid with no help at all from Alliance players.
  
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Should the raid see success Jaina is known for carrying between 60 and 80 gold or more and will respawn very quickly making her a viable gold farm though she will not give honor when killed. This was later ruled as an exploit after many suspensions, and has since been fixed.
  
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|{{questlong|Horde|57|Lethtendris's Web (Horde)|Lethtendris's Web|id=7489}}||500
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== Quotes ==
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==Videos==
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=== Theramore ===
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===Lore For Noobs===
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{{youtubelink|6q56jQQ3LRE|desc=Lore For Noobs The Horde Part 1}}
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'''Aggro''' ''You asked for it.'' (Also said in [[Warcraft III]])
  
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{{youtubelink|NLFUXUPIcoQ|desc=Lore For Noobs The Horde Part 2}}
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{{youtubelink|J14LlsRCERE|desc=Lore For Noobs The Horde Part 3}}
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'''Aggro''' ''I hate resorting to violence!'' (Also said in [[Warcraft III]])
  
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{{youtubelink|b5nOFVM4SjM|desc=Lore For Noobs The Horde Part 4}}
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{{youtubelink|acDHMsRae8I|desc=Lore For Noobs The Horde Part 5}}
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'''Greeting''' ''Welcome to Theramore. Have you come to help the Alliance?''
 
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{{youtubelink|VXkYqtHzLoA|desc=Lore For Noobs The Horde Part 6}}
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{{youtubelink|RdhodAlJkXg|desc=Lore For Noobs The Horde Part 7}}
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'''Greeting''' ''All I ever wanted was to study.'' (Also said in [[Warcraft III]])
 
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{{youtubelink|Vc5wKegASMw|desc=Lore For Noobs The Horde Part 8}}
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{{youtubelink|1-Q_joQLNmk|desc=Lore For Noobs The Horde Part 9}}
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'''Greeting''' ''Shh, I'm trying to think here.'' (Also said in [[Warcraft III]])
  
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{{youtubelink|_EGlsHdkSFc|desc=Lore For Noobs The Horde Part 10}}
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Core races
Allied races
This article is about the recent history and current state of the Horde. For its past, see History of the Horde.
HordeThe Horde
Horde Crest
Main leader

File:IconSmall Garrosh Small.gifGarrosh Hellscream File:IconSmall Sylvanas Small.gifSylvanas Windrunner
IconSmall BaineBaine Bloodhoof
File:IconSmall Lor'themar Small.gifLor'themar Theron
IconSmall Vol'jinVol'jin

IconSmall GallywixJastor Gallywix
Secondary leaders

File:IconSmall ThrallShaman Small.gifThrall
File:IconSmall Drek'Thar Small.gifGeneral Drek'Thar
File:IconSmall Varok Small.gifVarok Saurfang
File:IconSmall Hamuul Small.gifHamuul Runetotem
IconSmall Dragonmaw FemaleWarlord Zaela
IconSmall NazgrelNazgrel
IconSmall Mag'har MaleJorin Deadeye
IconSmall BloodElf2 MaleTae'thelan Bloodwatcher
IconSmall GeyahGreatmother Geyah
IconSmall HalduronHalduron Brightwing
IconSmall Taunka MaleRoanauk Icemist
IconSmall NathanosNathanos Blightcaller
IconSmall LiadrinLady Liadrin
IconSmall RommathGrand Magister Rommath
IconSmall AethasAethas Sunreaver
IconSmall Orc MaleKarga Rageroar
IconSmall Undead MaleMaster Apothecary Faranell
Stonemaul Chieftains

Sunwalkers leaders

IconSmall Mag'har MaleHigh Warlord Cromush
IconSmall Tauren MaleJevan Grimtotem
IconSmall Troll MaleJor'kil the Soulripper

IconSmall BloodElf2 MaleSubjugator Devo
Race(s)

Ogre mageOgreOgre Ogre
Half-ogreHalf-ogre Half-ogre (Mok'Nathal)
Half-orcHalf-orc Half-orc
Jungle trollJungle troll Jungle Troll
OrcOrc Orc

GoblinGoblin Goblin

Forest trollForest troll Forest troll (Revantusk)
TaurenTauren Tauren
TaunkaTaunka Taunka
Blood elfBlood elfBlood elfBlood elf Blood elf
ForsakenForsaken Forsaken Undead

IconSmall Wyvern Wyvern
IconSmall Bat Bat
Leper gnomeLeper gnome Leper gnome
Kobold Kobold (Boulderslide)
IconSmall Dragonhawk Dragonhawk

Few individuals from other races
Capital Orgrimmar, Thunder Bluff, Undercity, Silvermoon City
Other major settlements Darkspear Isle, Bilgewater Harbor, Thrallmar, Garadar, Warsong Hold
Base of operations Lordaeron and Central Kalimdor
Theater of operations Lordaeron, Quel'Thalas, Kalimdor, Outland, Northrend, Great Sea
Language(s) Orcish
The Horde is made up of orcs, forsaken, tauren, trolls, blood elves, and most recently, goblins. Misunderstood and cast aside, these diverse and powerful races strive to overcome their differences and unite as one in order to win freedom for their people and prosper in a land that has come to hate them.
In the Horde, action and strength are valued above diplomacy, and its leaders earn respect by the blade, wasting no time with politics. The brutality of the Horde's champions is focused, giving a voice to those who fight for survival.[1]
HordeLogo

Horde Logo

The Horde is one of the two major political factions of the mortal races in Azeroth, its counterpart being the Alliance. The Horde, a faction led by off-worlders and composed of outsiders has survived these obstacles by bonding together, fighting as family, comrades, or even uneasy allies.[2] Although its ideals, policies, and beliefs have been revised and membership has changed over time, it is the same Horde inherited by Thrall through Warchief Orgrim Doomhammer.[3]


Major members

Major member races include:



Horde coins

Official Horde coin set. Coin depictions from top to bottom: Thrall: Orgrimmar, Sylvanas Windrunner: Undercity, Cairne Bloodhoof: Thunderbluff.



  • Icon Cataclysm 18x18 GoblinGoblin The goblins of the Bilgewater Cartel.
    • With the Cataclysm consuming their home island of Kezan, the goblins of the Bilgewater Cartel are shipped across the sea, intended for slave labor in Azshara, when they are caught in a naval crossfire between an Alliance fleet and a single Horde vessel off the Lost Isles. While there, they are attacked by the Alliance and ally with the orcs to defeat both their mutual foe, the hostile natives of the Lost Isles, and dissent from within their own ranks.
    • Led by Trade Prince Jastor Gallywix.
    • Current home is Bilgewater Harbor in the heavily-reshaped Azshara.
      • The goblins also have a district led by Boss Mida within the orcish capital of Orgrimmar.
    • IconSmall Trike Like the gnomes, the goblins are masters of engineering and have built trikes - essentially three-wheeled motorcycles - to serve as their mounts.
    • IconSmall Hobgoblin Hobgoblins, huge chemically altered goblins have come with the goblins. In-game goblins can summon them to access the bank.

Horde Forces

Azeroth

The uneasy truce between the Alliance and the Horde in the aftermath of the Third War was soon broken when several battlegrounds between various forces of the factions have erupted:

  • Defilers – A force of Forsaken sent to gather resources of Arathi Basin, found themselves fighting a vicious war with the League of Arathor, humans who are native to the land of Arathi who in turn are fighting to gather resources for the Alliance.
  • Frostwolf clan – This clan settled in the Alterac Mountains attempting to claim the area for their own, however the Stormpike Dwarves have historic connections to the land dating back before the orcs arrival leading to a confrontation.
  • Warsong Outriders – Following the Third War, the Warsong clan that invaded Ashenvale and began deforestation have not ceased their operation and have come into direct conflict with the Silverwing Sentinels who are bent on protecting their ancestral homeland.
  • Hellscream's Reach- An elite Horde regiment comprised solely of veterans of multiple tours of duty. Handpicked by Garrosh himself, he has commanded them to take complete control of Tol Barad.


Outland


Northrend (Horde Expedition)
  • Warsong Offensive - The main forces of the horde's expedition to northrend, led by Garrosh Hellscream.
  • TaunkaTaunka The Taunka - Ancient relatives of the tauren, were thought to be lost until re-discovered by Garrosh Hellscream and his orc forces upon their arrival to Northrend. They are welcomed into the Horde soon after Roanauk Icemist is rescued.
  • The Hand of Vengeance - A group of Forsaken forces that have been sent to Northrend by Sylvanas Windrunner to bring Undercity's vengeance upon the Lich King. Their method is the delivery of the latest strain of their deadly Plague.
  • The Sunreavers - The blood elven members of the Kirin Tor, named for their leader, Aethas Sunreaver. The Horde, traditionally barred from Dalaran, is allowed entry to the city due to their efforts.

Other members, factions and allies

File:Orcswolves.jpg

Wolves serve as mounts and are often seen as the symbol of the orcs of the Horde, especially the Frostwolves.

Horde-aligned

  • Forest trollForest troll The forest trolls of the Revantusk tribe
    • Situated in the Hinterlands, led by Primal Torntusk, are Independent, though loosely allied with the Horde. While not members of the Horde, they are its friends. They know compassion, though they find it a bit difficult to relate to the Darkspear jungle trolls, having once been enemies.[18]
  • IconSmall BabyRaptorIconSmall RaptorTrollTroll The Ravasaur Trainers in Un'goro Crater are a group of Darkspear troll elite raptors riders that provide their mounts to members of the Horde who prove themselves able to survive the creature's poison.

Former Horde members

Main article: History of the Horde

History

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Crest of the Horde during the Third War

W3OrcHeroes

Notable figures from the Third War, from left to right: Cairne Bloodhoof, Samuro, Drek'Thar, and Rokhan. All of these Heroes also helped Rexxar in his journeys.

See also: Old Horde and History of the Horde, Dark Horde, Fel Horde

In the past, the Horde referred to the orcs and their battle thralls from both Draenor and Azeroth, such as trolls and ogres. Following its utter defeat at the end of the Second War, the Horde's dark power was broken, allowing Thrall to awaken the dormant spirituality of his people and free them from the Burning Legion's control.

During the events of the Third War, Thrall has made lasting bonds with the tauren chief Cairne Bloodhoof and the troll shadowhunter Vol'jin of the Darkspear clan. The ties between the three races is very close, as both share many similar cultural views. With the help of the tauren, both the orcs and the tribe of trolls have established a place for themselves in Kalimdor. Since then, certain ogre tribes, as well as the Forsaken and blood elves have chosen to affiliate themselves with the Horde.

The present Horde is mostly about surviving in a land that has come to hate them. The orcs are hated because, much like the Forsaken, they were formerly mindless, controlled beings. Though redeemed, they are not forgiven by many members of the Alliance who believe them to be their old selves still.[19][20][21] The trolls, tauren and their other allies are the ones who understood them, and so they are hated for that. An interesting fact is that every prominent Horde leader has been allied with certain members of the Alliance in times of war.

Organization

Although its name would imply otherwise, the Horde may actually be viewed as a more centralized body than the Alliance, as Orgrimmar is the obvious center, Thrall is the undisputed leader, and he stands as Warchief over the entire Horde, holding dominion over the Darkspear Trolls and tauren tribes alike[22] (though he treats his fellow racial leaders as equals[citation needed] ).

Like the old Alliance of Lordaeron, Thrall accepts ambassadors and advisors from all the different tribes and members of the Horde and makes sure their voice is heard in the running of the fledgling empire. Although unavoidably possessing the characteristic militarism of the orcs, Thrall has also proven himself to be a compassionate, idealistic, and enlightened individual, and commands a great deal of respect within the Horde.

Though the Horde could quickly become a formidable war machine once again, in formal terms they are a peaceful nation deciding to try for peace and help the world rather than savage rampaging like the early history of the Horde. More informally however, a state of Cold War still exists. The Orcs' attempts to drive the Alliance out of Warsong Gulch and Alterac Valley are ongoing, as is the Forsaken's expansionistic advance in Arathi and Hillsbrad.

Equal in size, the Horde also has its complexities, much like the Alliance. The main five races of the blood elves, tauren, undead, trolls and orcs have countless friends among the races of Azeroth: the Revantusk forest trolls of the Hinterlands, the Stonemaul Ogres and various individuals like the Mok'Nathal beastmaster Rexxar.

In the Third War, before the liberation of the Forsaken from the Scourge and the defection of the blood elves, the Horde allied themselves with the Alliance to rid Azeroth of the Burning Legion. Since then old animosity has risen again, resulting in open conflict on several battlefields. However, the two factions still officially kept a truce until the Battle for the Undercity, when King Varian Wrynn, tired of constant backstabbing from various factions within the Horde, officially declared war.

Despite their somewhat monstrous appearance, the majority of the Horde is not evil; much like the Alliance, it is comprised of diverse factions and individuals who possess a wide range of values and virtues.

Culturally, orcs and tauren believe in redemption more than most other races on Azeroth and are willing to give almost anyone a chance, regardless of reputation. The Revantusk seem to have even accepted, (if not at least tolerate) their ancient enemy the blood elves. Largely because of these beliefs, a number of mortal races and many diverse factions can be found in service in the Horde.

It seems that new members have to swear a blood oath to the Horde.

The Two Hordes

Horderaces

A Orc, Half orc, Goblin, and tauren drawn by Chris Metzen

File:HordeRaces2.jpg

Metzen's drawing of a Blood Elf and Troll.

Although the Horde in the MMORPG is a single faction, it is actually divided in two or more distinct parts (partially including the Dark Horde in the Burning Steppes but not the Fel Horde in Outland). It is both a geographical division and an ideological one.

  • Two small orc factions use the same rationale to pursue completely opposite goals. Both factions display utter loyalty to the Horde. The Horde is their family, their home, and they take great pride in serving it. These orcs believe the Horde comes first in everything. One faction has come to terms with the Horde’s association with the Alliance. By joining arms with the Alliance, the Horde was able to assist in preventing the destruction of the world. These orcs consider their success a sign that Thrall and the Horde are on the right path to strength and glory. The other faction feels that Thrall betrayed the Horde by allying with humans. They consider the Horde corrupted, tainted and weak. These orcs fight for their lost glory using any tools at their disposal, including arcane magic. They dream of one day becoming powerful enough to destroy the mock Horde that exists today and replace it with the old and glorious empire the Horde once was. Faithful of the Horde can be of any class, but those who support the current Horde never become warlocks, and those who denounce the current Horde never become shamans.[23] This situation causes a rift within the ranks of the proud orcs, and it grows increasingly difficult to tell friend from foe.[24]

The Horde of Kalimdor

The Horde of Kalimdor follow mostly Thrall's leadership. They include most of the Orcs, the Tauren, the Darkspear trolls and some ogres. They are united by a shamanistic culture, honor, and their respect for Thrall, who they consider their hero and affirmed leader. This Horde is the result of the actions in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos.

The orcs are undergoing a cultural revolution as they feel the unnatural, arcane bloodlust leave their bodies, giving them calmer and more focused states of mind. They, for the most part, follow Thrall as he forges ahead to reform the Horde both inside, with his shamanism, and outside, with the founding of Durotar. Still, not all orcs are pleased with these movements, namely the evil orcs who still reside on Azeroth. These orcs, who include a good number of the surviving warlocks, actively raid Alliance and Independent caravans and towns, and renounce all that Thrall proclaims the Horde is. Like the two faces of the Alliance, the different Horde factions meet rarely; but there are some orc warlocks on Kalimdor who would very much like to retake control of the Horde forces, and they are gaining strength in the wilderness to do so.[25]

While geographically separated, the Frostwolf Clan in the Alterac Mountains share their shamanistic culture; and the uncorrupted Mag'har in Outland would also fall in this group.

The Eastern Horde

Forsaken

"Forsaken" by Chris Metzen.[26]

The Horde of the Eastern Kingdoms includes the Forsaken, the blood elves, and sometimes the evil orcs of the Dark Horde.[27]

While Thrall freed most of the orcs held in Lordaeron and brought them to Kalimdor, other orc clans remained in the Eastern Kingdoms, mostly in the southern part of the former kingdom of Azeroth. Orc warlocks and other clans that refuse Thrall’s leadership are strongest in Azeroth around the Burning Steppes and the Blasted Lands. Many of them prefer to stay near the Dark Portal through which they first entered Azeroth, and some warlocks still try to tap into the magic holding the portal in place.[25] Most of them are part of the Dark Horde, who follow Rend Blackhand as their warchief and are opposed to Thrall. The Forsaken of Lordaeron will, of course, happily aid the Horde in the area. They don’t care whether the orcs are evil or not; it’s actually easier for them if their allies are evil.[25]

The Forsaken are nominally allied with the Horde but serve only themselves.[28] They are much darker than their allies from Kalimdor, do not necessairly consider Thrall as their leader and certain members of their race do not care about honor, morality or even other races. Not all Forsaken are evil, but the many are, and other races definitely view them as such. A non-evil Forsaken must work hard to prove his neutral (or perhaps, good) intentions. Few good Forsaken exist, but many evil ones do, and their leadership is definitely up to nefarious ends.[29][30][31]

Blood elves despise most other races, but they are coming to accept that the Forsaken are different, or at least share the same goals.[32] Most blood elves are not insane or evil - they just choose to fight fire with fire. They were suffering for lack of the Sunwell; they all needed—and still need—to feed on arcane energies, even though most of them aren't spellcasters. The most powerful blood elf spellcasters are insane, as the magic they wield is corrupting.[32][33] The western Horde recognizes the blood elves as dangerous, volatile and ultimately destructive.[34]

Even if many Forsaken and some blood elves are evil, this "second Horde" cannot currently be considered as a danger to the world, as Thrall's Horde has kept them mostly in check. The Forsaken's Royal Apothecary Society surely have questionable plans, but so far they keep fighting the Scourge and left the rest of the world alone for the most part (except for a few deals with the Grimtotem tribe, and spreading diseases and enslavement of druids in Ashenvale forest, among other things).[35][36]

It is so far unknown how much The Battle For The Undercity affected both the Society's manpower as well as its reputation among the Forsaken, or the Forsaken's standing among the other Horde races. Since then, Thrall has dispatched Kor'kron guards to the Undercity to keep watch on the Royal Apothecary Society, and a conversation between Overseer Kraggosh and Master Apothecary Faranell indicates the strain between the two groups.

Relations between the groups

The relations between the two groups are not cordial. The orcs, tauren and jungle trolls do not trust the undead. Many see the Forsaken as betrayers in their midst, standing as allies while secretly using their comrades to further their own goals.[37] They are wise to the possibility of betrayal, and they keep a wary eye on their pale allies.[38]

There is also racial animosity as blood elves reek of fel power, offending the spiritual senses of the tauren.[33] The Horde orcs, darkspear trolls and tauren distrust the blood elves, as their addiction to magic makes the high elves look like amateurs. The blood elves are dangerous, and the Horde races can smell the rotten magic on them. In particular, the orcs revile the blood elves because they see them as descending down the same path toward damnation that so corrupted the orcish people — the orcs can smell the demon taint on the blood elves and know how badly it will twist them. The blood elves disdain the Horde as barbarians who refuse to grasp power in front of them. They especially dislike the orcs, who should have been strong enough to control the power the demons gave them instead of falling under their command.[39]

Since the Horde is leery of the Forsaken, it keeps watchful eyes on them. For example Ambassador Galavosh was sent by Thrall to make sure the Forsaken are honest and dismiss their evil tendencies. Galavosh is suspicious of the Forsaken as well.[28][40]

While the Forsaken were let into the Horde for various reasons, including the Earthen Ring to help create a cure for undeath; Sage Truthseeker, believes however, that while Earthen Ring had pure intentions towards their plagued brethren, who is to know the motivations of those whispering in the ears of the Elder Council? He believes that the Forsaken whom the Horde allied with had a history wrought with deceit. He believes the pact was too hasty, and that perhaps Cairne would have been wise to heed the warnings from Orgrimmar.[41] The Forsaken have absolutely no intention of throwing aside their dark ways. They joined the Horde because they saw them as the strongest — and most tractable — faction. While they maintain the illusion of allegiance, the Forsaken’s goals are not the same as their allies'.[42]

Thrall and Cairne remain suspicious of the Forsaken.[43] Thrall freely admits he isn't pleased about allowing the Forsaken joining the Horde, and expects them to betray him, but he simply felt that he needed allies — even if those allies were not completely trustworthy.[44][45] He had only grudgingly, accepted the Forsaken into the Horde as he needed them as much as they needed the Horde.[43] A number of Horde members in Durotar are disturbed by the growing presence of the Forsaken in their lands.[46] Tauren rarely trust the Forsaken with more than a nod and a place to set their withered feet.[47] They are less thrilled at the presence of the Forsaken at Thunder Bluff, who they grudgingly tolerate due to their alliance. The tauren place a strong emphasis on the value of life, and the unlife of the Forsaken stands as an affront to their beliefs.[48] They consider the Forsaken abominations — much like all other undead.[45] Trolls are suspicious of the Forsaken, but so is everyone else,[49] they have little trust for the manipulative Forsaken, whom they believe will visit only misery and strife upon their allies.[50]

Interestingly, a few Forsaken seem to genuinely like the Horde — they see the Horde as a group of outcasts, which is something the Forsaken can respect. These few legitimate Horde supporters also tend to focus on the sides of the Horde they like — like warlocks and the Grimtotem tribe. Others are fairly open in their contempt of the Horde.[45] The Forsaken remain on good behavior when with Horde member races, but secretly distrust and mock their allies. They feel the Horde is made up of brutish and ignorant peoples, and are full of pride that they have manipulated the Horde into accepting their allegiance. They will not openly betray the Horde — not yet — but they are slowly eroding the sense of peace and unity the Horde was experiencing after the Third War.[51]

Surprisingly there are even Forsaken that do not trust many if not most of their kind, for example Roberick Dartfall, Kegan Darkmar, Trevor, and Leonid Barthalomew the Revered. Apparently these Forsaken do not like to be judged for the actions of many of their kind, and want to be judged for their individual actions.[52] Though at least some of these end up leaving the Forsaken altogether to join other forces like Argent's Dawn, such as Leonid, or those that aspire to leave such as Trevor.[53]

According to Thrall, in Rise of the Horde, the Forsaken are merely "befriended".[54]

In World of Warcraft

In World of Warcraft, the distrust by other Horde races to Forsaken is mentioned within quest dialogue in the game.[41] In which case, because Forsaken's loyalty is being questioned they cannot do certain quests for the Horde.

One major element showing the difference between these two "sub-factions": Forsaken and blood elves begin with a friendly reputation with Undercity and Silvermoon City, but only neutral with Orgrimmar, Thunder Bluff, and Darkspear trolls. Orcs, trolls, and tauren begin the game as Friendly with their respective factions (Orgrimmar for the orcs, Darkspear tribe for the trolls, and Thunder Bluff for the tauren) and Neutral with Undercity and Silvermoon. A notable exception to this are Undead and Blood Elf Death Knights, They start Friendly with the Orcs due to game mechanics setting them from Unfriendly to Friendly regardless of race upon completion of the final starting quest.

While most Forsaken are not trusted, the Horde still works with members of the Forsaken, like Kirith, who was Trebor's lieutenant.[55]

Notable Leaders

History Shamanism Rise of the Horde First War Second War and Invasion of Outland Third War and Aftermath War in Outland Cataclysm
Ruler Draenor / Outland Ner'zhul Gul'dan
Blackhand 		Ner'zhul Kargath Bladefist Thrall Garrosh Hellscream
Azeroth Eastern None Gul'dan
Blackhand 		Orgrim Doomhammer Ner'zhul Orgrim Doomhammer Thrall Sylvanas Windrunner
Rend Blackhand
Kalimdor None Thrall Garrosh Hellscream

Reputation

For Horde characters, there is a specific Horde reputation bar that is hidden (an Alliance bar also exists for those characters). It can be improved like all of the other factions and it appears in the armory listing of the character. Like Steamwheedle Cartel reputation, gaining "Horde" reputation also acquires reputation for all five racial factions.

To see the Horde faction reputation, use the following code but adjust the number in the parenthesis (it depends on how many factions are listed above "Horde"; factions marked as inactive are ignored): /run SetWatchedFactionIndex(12)

Quests that give Horde rep
Name Amount of Reputation
H [57] Lethtendris's Web 500

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References

 
  1. ^ Darkmoon Faire Cataclysm Promotion: Fortune card
  2. ^ "Beginnings and Ends"
  3. ^ Horde Player's Guide, 165-176
  4. ^ Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos - manual, 84
  5. ^ Eitrigg's Wisdom#Dialogue
  6. ^ Prologue
  7. ^ "Eternity's End: The Awakening of Stormrage", Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos. Blizzard Entertainment.
  8. ^ http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=24702035296&postId=246996836533&sid=1#14
  9. ^ http://www.wowpedia.org/In_the_Shadow_of_the_Sun
  10. ^ Horde Player's Guide, pg. 156
  11. ^ http://www.wowhead.com/quest=25674
  12. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNB4py6LOz0
  13. ^ http://www.wowhead.com/quest=27491
  14. ^ Quest:Ending the Threat
  15. ^ http://www.wowhead.com/npc=42301#screenshots:id=192345
  16. ^ http://www.wowhead.com/quest=26066
  17. ^ http://www.wowhead.com/quest=26068
  18. ^ Horde Player's Guide, 10
  19. ^ "The Founding of Durotar: A Blaze of Glory Map: Theramore Isle", Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne. Blizzard Entertainment. Admiral Proudmoore: "Can your blood atone for genocide, orc? Your Horde killed countless innocents with its rampage across Stormwind and Lordaeron. Do you really think you can just sweep all that away and cast aside your guilt so easily? No, your kind will never change, and I will never stop fighting you.".
  20. ^ Alliance & Horde Compendium, pg. 55. Quote: Although the brave and foolhardy Proudmoore and the men and women who followed him are gone, many of Theramore's citizens agreed with their actions.
  21. ^ Horde Player's Guide, pg. 175. Quote: For the time being, the Horde is now our most "obvious" enemy, in that they are numerous, and old hatreds put the fight with them at the top of nearly every priority list.
  22. ^ World of Warcraft manual, 182
  23. ^ Horde Player's Guide, 85-86
  24. ^ Horde Player's Guide, 177
  25. ^ a b c World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, 12, 166
  26. ^ Manual of Monsters, 138
  27. ^ World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, 166
  28. ^ a b World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, pg. 51
  29. ^ World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, 53
  30. ^ Lands of Conflict, 105, 107-8
  31. ^ Horde Player's Guide, 76, 154, 181
  32. ^ a b Monster Guide, 64
  33. ^ a b Monster Guide, 65
  34. ^ Alliance & Horde Compendium, 15
  35. ^ Lands of Mystery, 44, 48
  36. ^ Forsaken Diseases
  37. ^ World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, 370
  38. ^ World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, 371
  39. ^ Alliance & Horde Compendium, 68-69
  40. ^ Lands of Conflict, 108
  41. ^ a b H [38D] Compendium of the Fallen
  42. ^ World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, pg. 371
  43. ^ a b Horde Player's Guide, 151
  44. ^ Lands of Mystery, 42
  45. ^ a b c Horde Player's Guide, 181
  46. ^ Lands of Mystery, 34
  47. ^ World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, 47-48
  48. ^ Lands of Mystery, 147
  49. ^ World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, 50
  50. ^ http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/races/trolls.html
  51. ^ World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, 167
  52. ^ Lands of Conflict, 106
  53. ^ Horde Player's Guide, 170
  54. ^ Rise of the Horde, 123
  55. ^ Kirith


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