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| image = AllianceCrest.png
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| faction = Alliance
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|name = Nestlewood Owlkin <!-- Name of mob -->
  
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| name = The Alliance
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|image = Noimage.jpg<!-- Nestlewood_Owlkin.jpg --> <!-- replace no image placeholder with picture file path -->
  
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| leader = {{RaceIconExt|Varian}}{{npc||King Varian Wrynn}}<br />
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|title = The Cute and Fuzzy <!-- the title of the mob if it a named mob and has a title under it's name, for most mobs remove this field -->
  
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{{RaceIconExt|Genn}}{{RaceIconExt|Greymane}}{{npc||Genn Greymane}}<br/>
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|gender = Male <!-- the gender of the mob if it a special or named mob, for most mobs remove this field -->
  
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{{RaceIconExt|Jaina}}{{npc||Jaina Proudmoore}}<br/>
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|race = Owlkin <!-- Race, such as "Blood Elf" or "Trogg -->
  
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{{RaceIconExt|Tyrande}}{{npc||Tyrande Whisperwind}}<br />
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|creature = Humanoid <!-- Type, such as humanoid or beast. -->
  
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{{RaceIconExt|Malfurion}}{{npc||Malfurion Stormrage}}<br />
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|level = 3-4 <!-- Mob's level range -->
  
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[[Council of Three Hammers]]<br />
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|type = Elite <!-- write "Elite" or "Rare" here only if it is an elite or rare mob. -->
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Muradin}}{{npc||Muradin Bronzebeard}}<br />
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|faction = Combat <!-- Leave it as "combat". -->
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Falstad}}{{npc||Falstad Wildhammer}}<br />
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|location = [[Nestlewood Thicket]]; [[Nestlewood Hills]] <!-- Zone or subzone where the mob spawns; optionally use {{coords|X|Y|zone}} -->
 
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*{{RaceIconExt|Moira}}{{npc||Moira Thaurissan}}<br />
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|aggro = {{aggro|0|0}} <!-- Use {{aggro|For Alliance aggro: -1, 0, or 1|For Horde aggro: -1, 0, or 1}}; -1 is Hostile, 0 is Neutral, and 1 is friendly; leave blank if unknown -->
  
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{{RaceIconExt|Mekkatorque}}{{npc||Gelbin Mekkatorque}}<br />
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|affiliation = [[Scourge]] <!-- If the mob is obviously associated with some group, list it here, otherwise remove. -->
  
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{{RaceIconExt|Velen|Small}}{{npc||Velen||Prophet Velen}}<br />
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|health = 100-120 <!-- The mob's hit points. -->
  
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| leaders ={{RaceIconExt|Anduin}}{{npc||Anduin Wrynn}}<br />
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|mana = 453-538 <!-- The mob's mana. -->
  
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{{RaceIconExt|Darius}}{{RaceIconExt|Crowley}}{{npc||Lord Darius Crowley}}<br />
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|pet = Cat <!-- Pet Family, such as cat or turtle. Leave blank if it can't be tamed. -->
  
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{{RaceIconExt|Vereesa}} {{npc||Vereesa Windrunner}}<br />
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{{RaceIconExt|Shandris}}{{npc||Shandris Feathermoon}}<br />
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{{RaceIconExt|Brann}}{{npc||Brann Bronzebeard}}<br />
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{{RaceIconExt|Kurdran}}{{npc||Kurdran Wildhammer}}<br />
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{{RaceIcon|FrostDwarf|Male}}{{npc||Velog Icebellow}}<br />
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{{RaceIconExt|Nobundo|Small}}{{npc||Nobundo}}<br />
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{{RaceIconExt|Danath|Small}}{{npc||Danath Trollbane}}<br />
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| capital = [[Stormwind City]], [[Ironforge]], [[Darnassus]], [[Exodar]]
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| capitals = [[Theramore]], [[Gnomeregan]], [[Aerie Peak]], [[Honor Hold]], [[Frosthold]], [[Wintergarde Keep]], [[Gilneas City]]
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| language = [[Common (language)|Common]]
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| slang = [[Darnassian]], [[Draenei (language)|Draenei]], [[Dwarven]], [[Gnomish]], [[Thalassian]]
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| races = {{Race|Human}}<br />
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{{Race|Ironforge Dwarf}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Dwarf|Male}}{{RaceIconExt|Dwarf|Female}} [[Bronzebeard clan|Bronzebeard Dwarf]]
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*{{Race|Wildhammer Dwarf}}<br />
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*{{Race|DarkIron Dwarf}}<br />
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{{Race|Gnome}}<br />
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{{Race|Nightelf|notext}} [[Night Elf]]<br />
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*{{Race|Highborne|notext}}[[Highborne]]<br />
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{{Race|Draenei|notext}} [[Draenei]]<br />
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*{{Race|Broken Draenei}}<br />
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{{Race|Worgen (playable)|notext}} [[Gilneas]] [[Worgen]]<br />
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*{{Race|Worgen|notext}} [[Bloodfang]] [[Worgen]]<br />
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{{Race|High Elf}}<br />
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{{Race|Half-Elf}}<br />
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{{Race|FrostDwarf}}<br />
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{{Race|Half-Orc }}<br />
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{{Race|Cenarius' Children}}<br />
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*{{Race|Frost Nymph|notext}}[[Frost nymph]]<br />
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{{Race|Ancient}}<br />
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{{Race|Furbolg}}<br />
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{{RaceIconExt|Gryphon}} [[Gryphon]]<br />
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{{RaceIconExt|Hippogryph}} [[Hippogryph]]<br />
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| theater = [[Eastern Kingdoms]], [[Kalimdor]], [[Outland]], [[Northrend]], [[Great Sea]]
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| pop = 800,000 approx. ([[Church of the Light]])
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| base = Southern [[Eastern Kingdoms]], [[Northern Kalimdor]], [[Khaz Modan]]
 
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:''Humans, night elves, dwarves, gnomes, draenei, and most recently worgen make up the illustrious Alliance. Proud and noble, courageous and wise, these races work together to preserve order in Azeroth. The Alliance is driven by honor and tradition. Its rulers are champions of justice, hope, knowledge, and faith.''
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:''In a time when chaos and uncertainty reign, the Alliance remains steadfast in its determination to bring light to the darkest corners of the world.''<ref>''Darkmoon Faire Cataclysm Promotion: Fortune card''</ref>
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'''Nestlewood Owlkin''' are [[owlkin]] not normally hostile to other humanoids. However, the [[draenei]] ship [[Exodar]] recently crashed nearby, and the radiation from the power crystals of the ship have caused some of the [[Nestlewood Owlkin]] to become [[Mutated Owlkin]]. The owlkin have also absconded with some of the [[draenei]]'s spare parts which were scattered about the area (see [[Quest:Spare Parts]]). Recently, some [[draenei]] have been inoculating as many of the unaffected owlkin as they can, hoping to protect the innocent creatures (see [[Quest:Inoculation]]). Unfortunately for the [[Mutated Owlkin]], it is too late.
  
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[[File:Alliance.jpg|thumb|Alliance Logo]]
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The '''Alliance''' (aka '''Grand Alliance'''<ref>''[[World of Warcraft]]'' manual, p.171</ref>) is one of two major political [[faction]]s of the mortal races in [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]], its counterpart being the [[Horde]]. The Alliance consists of powerful cultures and groups bound not by desperation or necessity, but by their deep commitments to abstract concepts like nobility and honor.<ref>"[[Beginnings and Ends]]"</ref> The Alliance was once also known as the [[Alliance of Lordaeron]] when its leadership was centered in [[Lordaeron]]. However, the Alliance was forced to move the bulk of its forces to Kalimdor and to the southern Eastern Kingdoms continents of [[Khaz Modan]] and [[Azeroth (continent)|Azeroth]] after a [[plague]] of undeath ravaged the Kingdom of [[Lordaeron]] several years ago. It has since lost many members as well as gained new allies.
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==Major members==
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The major partners in the Alliance are:
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* {{Race|Human|notext}} The '''[[human (playable)|humans]]''' of [[Kingdom of Stormwind|Stormwind]].
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** One of the founding members of the [[Alliance of Lordaeron]] following [[Stormwind City]]'s destruction in the [[First War]]. The city was restored to prominence after the [[Second War|Second]]. One of the last few human bastions not affected by the disasters of the [[Third War]].
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** Led by King {{npc||Varian Wrynn}}, with his son, Prince {{npc||Anduin Wrynn}}.
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*** Other leaders include: {{npc||Mathias Shaw||Master Mathias Shaw}} Leader of [[SI:7]] and {{npc||Archbishop Benedictus}}, Leader of the [[Church of the Holy Light]]
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** Capital is [[Stormwind City]] in northwestern [[Elwynn Forest]], in the continent of [[Azeroth (continent)|Azeroth]].
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** The [[Kingdom of Stormwind]]'s influence extends into the surrounding lands, they are there strongest in the towns of [[Sentinel Hill]] in [[Westfall]], [[Lakeshire]] in the [[Redridge Mountains]] and [[Darkshire]] in [[Duskwood]].
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** Other Stormwind strongholds and affiliated towns are [[Nethergarde Keep]] in The [[Blasted Lands]], the [[Rebel Camp]] and [[Fort Livingston]] in [[Stranglethorn Vale]], [[Marshtide Watch]] in [[Swamp of Sorrows]], [[Menethil Harbor]] in The [[Wetlands]] and [[Chillwind Camp]] in [[Western Plaguelands]].
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***The [[People's Militia]] is a primarily human volunteer military organization based in Westfall and focused on defeating the [[Defias Brotherhood]].
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** A sizable naval fleet enables Stormwind to expand across the seas, with outposts in the [[Borean Tundra]], the [[Howling Fjord]], the [[Grizzly Hills]] and the [[Dragonblight]] in southern [[Northrend]].
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** For centuries the humans have been using [[horse]]s as mounts.
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* {{Race|Dwarf|notext}} The '''[[Dwarf (playable)|dwarves]]''' of [[Kingdom of Ironforge|Khaz Modan]].
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** The Kingdom of Ironforge consists mainly out of the [[Bronzbeard Clan]] of dwarves, which still reside in the [[Ironforge|ancient city]] of all dwarven clans. They pledged themselves to the Alliance following the [[Bleeding Hollow clan|Bleeding Hollow]]'s invasion of [[Khaz Modan]]. After the [[War of the Three Hammers]], the Bronzebeards gained dominance over [[Kingdom of Ironforge|all]] [[Ironforge]]. During the Cataclysm to prevent the mountain from collapsing. King [[Magni Bronzebeard]] performed a ritual in the heart of Old Ironforge which saved the mountain but the process petrified him into diamond statue. With its king impaired, Ironforge was left in political turmoil after Moira declared her son the rightful ruler of the kingdom. In order to prevent civil war, the leaders of each clan formed a council to govern the dwarf races and share the kingdom.
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** Led by the [[Council of Three Hammers]], consisting of [[Muradin Bronzebeard]] of the [[Bronzebeard clan]], and [[Falstad Wildhammer]] of the [[Wildhammer clan]], Princess [[Moira Thaurissan]] of the [[Dark Iron clan]].
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** Capital is [[Ironforge]], located in northern [[Dun Morogh]].
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**The [[Stormpike clan]] is a respected dwarven clan, and are well known for their fine and discerning tastes<ref>{{quest|Stormpike's Delivery}}</ref> being affiliated with the Kingdom of Ironforge.
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*** The [[Stormpike Guard]], led by {{npc||General Vanndar Stormpike}}; for more information see more below.
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** The [[Stonefist clan]] is a small clan that lives in Ironforge.
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** The [[Three Hammers]].
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*** {{Race|Dwarf|notext}}The [[dwarves]] of the [[Bronzebeard clan]].
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**** A [[War of the Three Hammers|long time ago]], the Bronzebeards gained dominance over [[Kingdom of Ironforge|all]] [[Ironforge]], but when the [[shattering]] happens, Ironforge was left in political turmoil. In order to prevent civil war, the other clans of [[the three hammers]] formed a [[Council of Three Hammers|council]] to share control of the Kingdom.
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**** The [[Explorers' League]], a faction set to uncover the dwarven origins, also has outposts in [[Northrend]] including a base camp in the [[Storm Peaks]] and a small outpost in the [[Howling Fjord]].
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*** {{Race|Wildhammer Dwarf|notext}}The [[dwarves]] of the [[Wildhammer clan]].
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**** Based in [[Aerie Peak]], [[Hinterlands]]. Formerly they lived in [[Ironforge]] and their own capital of [[Grim Batol]]; both were abandoned after a series of [[War of the Three Hammers|civil wars]] with the other dwarven clans. Thane {{NPC||Kurdran Wildhammer}} has been placed in command of the Alliance armies in [[Twilight Highlands]] to unite the rest of the Wildhammer clans which have splintered into their own clans and bring them into the Alliance.
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***** The Wildhammr train [[Gryphons]] for the Alliance.
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*** {{Race|Dark Iron dwarf|notext}} The [[dwarves]] of the [[Dark Iron clan]].
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**** After years of hostilies against the other dwarves, the clan has broken in two. Those under the guidance of [[Moira Thaurissan]] will rejoin the dwarves of Ironforge.
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** The Kingdom of Ironforge controls several settlements in Khaz Modan, including [[Kharanos]] and [[Thelsamar]]. More distant outposts such as [[Dun Garok]] and [[Bael Modan]] are the result of exploration and service to the Grand Alliance.
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** The Dwarves, living in the high mountains of Khaz Modan, have tamed and befriended the native [[ram]]s, whom they use as mounts.
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* {{Race|Gnome|notext}} The '''[[gnome (playable)|gnomes]]''' of [[Gnomeregan Exiles|Gnomeregan]].
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** Cousins of the dwarves, joining with their long-time allies to provide technological wonders to aid the Alliance in its fight against its enemies. Their Long-time capital was [[Gnomeregan]], located in western Dun Morogh, but it was invaded by a race of [[trogg]]s. The gnomes had to flee and find refugee in their cousins' arms in Ironforge, where they built [[Tinker Town]].
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***After [[Operation Gnomeregan]], the Gnomes established [[New Tinkertown]] as their new base of operations and home while they fight to reclaim their city.
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** Led by High Tinker {{npc||Gelbin Mekkatorque}}, King of Gnomes.
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** Gnomish outposts can be found in [[Blade's Edge Mountains]] in [[Outland]] and the [[Borean Tundra]] in [[Northrend]].
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** The highly intelligent and resilient gnomes have devised their own unique robotic mount to use: the [[mechanostrider]].
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* {{Race|NightElf|notext}} The '''[[Night elf (playable)|night elves]]''' of [[Darnassus]].
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** The night elves have lived peacefully for centuries in the shadowy forests of northern [[Kalimdor]] until the events of the [[Third War]] when they allied with the survivors of Lordaeron and the {{npc||Thrall}}'s Horde at the behest of {{npc||Medivh}} in order to defeat {{npc||Archimonde}} at the [[Battle of Mount Hyjal]]. However the continuous deforesting actions of the orcs in the forests of [[Ashenvale]] have forced them to break away from the Horde and remain allied with the Alliance alone.
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** Led by High Priestess {{npc||Tyrande Whisperwind}} and Archdruid {{npc||Malfurion Stormrage}}.
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*** Other leaders include: General {{npc||Shandris Feathermoon}} who commands the [[Sentinel|Sentinel Army]].
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** Capital is [[Darnassus]], located on the new World Tree of [[Teldrassil]], which was [[Stormrage|completely healed recently]], off the coast of northern Kalimdor.
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** The [[Darnassus (faction)|Night Elves]] control directly several larger outposts, including [[Astranaar]] and [[Forest Song]] (jointly with the Draenei) in [[Ashenvale]], [[Feathermoon Stronghold]] in [[Feralas]], the port of [[Lor'danel]] in [[Darkshore]], and [[Sylvanaar]] in Blade's Edge Mountains.
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** {{Race|Highborne|notext}}The [[Highborne]] have returned to the night elven society, now in Darnassus, after their long exile to make amends and begin to train new generations of night elven [[mage]]s after the [[shattering]]. They also offer their services to the Alliance with [[Reforging]].
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*** Led by {{NPC||Archmage Mordent Evenshade}}. Other leaders may include {{Npc||Daros Moonlance}}.
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** The forest dwelling night elves have befriended many beasts and magical creatures over the centuries, including [[Nightsaber]]s and [[Hippogryph]]s (whom they use as mounts) and many other forest animals that helped them in their conflicts like [[mountain giant]]s, [[wisp]]s, [[chimaera]]s, [[faerie dragon]]s and some [[treant]]s.
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*{{Bc-inline}} {{Race|Draenei|notext}} The '''[[draenei (playable)|draenei]]''' of [[Exodar|the Exodar]].
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** Refugees of the [[eredar]] race fleeing their corrupted brethren, seeking allies to fight against the [[Burning Legion]]. They lived on Draenor until the orcish onslaught, and fled from the Legion and the forces of {{npc||Illidan Stormrage}} by stealing the Exodar, one of the satellites of [[Tempest Keep]].
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** Led by the Prophet {{npc||Velen}}.
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** Long-time capital was [[Shattrath City]] on [[Draenor]], now known as [[Outland]]. Current capital is the Exodar, located in the western portion of [[Azuremyst Isle]], off the coast of northern Kalimdor.
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** Draenei outposts include [[Azure Watch]] on Azuremyst Isle, [[Blood Watch]] on [[Bloodmyst Isle]], Forest Song (jointly with the night elves) in Ashenvale, the [[Harborage]] in the [[Swamp of Sorrows]], the [[Temple of Telhamat]] in [[Hellfire Peninsula]], and [[Telredor]] in [[Zangarmarsh]].
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** {{Race|Broken|notext}}A sect of the [[Broken]] have also joined their unmutated brethren, under the leadership of [[Farseer Nobundo]]. Some Broken in the Alliance serve as shaman, like Nobundo, and some work as laborers within the Exodar itself.
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** The draenei have brought with them their huge [[elekk]] beasts from [[Outland]], whom they use as mounts.
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[[File:Worgen artwork1.jpg|thumb|Worgen]]
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*{{C-inline}} {{Race|Worgen (playable)|notext}} The '''[[worgen (playable)|worgen]]''' of [[Gilneas]].
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**Formerly one of the strongest of the human nations, Gilneas was one of the founding members of the [[Alliance of Lordaeron]], sealing itself off from the world after the [[Second War]] to avoid being brought into "other people's conflicts". Eventually the Worgen managed to breach the land and started spreading their curse amoung much of the populace. They officially rejoined the Alliance when the Night Elves managed to save them from invading Forsaken.
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** Led by {{npc||Genn Greymane||King Genn Greymane}}
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*** Other leaders include: {{npc||Lord Darius Crowley}} who leads the [[Gilneas Liberation Front]] (GLF)
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** Long-time capital was [[Gilneas City]] in central Gilneas. Following the Cataclysm and the [[invasion of Gilneas]], the survivors have settled in the night elf capital of Darnassus, at [[The Howling Oak]].
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** Other towns include [[Duskhaven]], [[Stormglen]] and [[Keel Harbor]] in Gilneas, [[Surwich]] in the [[Blasted Lands]], [[Talonbranch Glade]] in [[Felwood]] and [[Raven Hill]] in [[Duskwood]]<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/downloads/ssotd/images/screens/ss1327.jpg</ref>.
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** The [[Gilneas Liberation Front]] consists of Gilnean's who stayed behind to protect their homeland.
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*** The survivors of [[Hillsbrad]] that fled to [[Fenris Isle]] have willingly taken the Worgen Curse and have joined the GLF to get revenge on the Forsaken and bolstering the Worgen numbers.
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===Alliance Task Forces===
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[[File:Allianceraces.jpg|thumb|right|''Alliance Races'' by Chris Metzen[http://www.sonsofthestorm.com/viewer.php?artist=metzen&cat=warcraft&art=23]. From left to right: [[High elf]], [[half-elf]], [[night elf]], [[dwarf]], and [[human]].]]
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;Azeroth Forces
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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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* [[League of Arathor]] - The main force of the nation of [[Stromgarde]]. In order to supply their war to reclaim the [[Arathi Highlands]] (and help supply themselves and The Alliance with valuable resources) the League has invaded the [[Arathi Basin]] along with Forsaken forces, with whom they fight vigorously over the rich land. Led formerly by {{NPC||Sir Maximus Adams}} and currently by {{NPC||Radulf Leder}}.
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* [[Stormpike Guard]] - A dwarven expedition to the [[Alterac Valley|Valley of Alterac]] in order to search for relics and treasures from the past, have led to open war with the orcs of the [[Frostwolf clan]] that resides in the southern parts of the same valley.
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* [[Silverwing Sentinels]] - The continuous deforesting efforts of the [[Warsong Outriders|Warsong Orcs]] that have settled in southern [[Ashenvale]] have left the sentinels no choice. The Silverwing sentinels wing was appointed to begin a massive push of the orcs out of the elven homelands. Led by {{NPC||Su'ura Swiftarrow}} and based in [[Silverwing Grove]].
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* [[Baradin's Wardens]] - A fierce army that has historic ties to the island stronghold of [[Tol Barad]]. They have joined the forces of the Alliance in an effort to repel the Horde, gain control of the strategic island and re-open the island to serve as a prison once again.
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* The [[Sons of Lothar]] – Remaining members of the former [[Alliance Expedition]] to [[Draenor]] following the [[Second War]], who were joined by the new forces of the Alliance with the re-opening of the [[Dark Portal]].
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** Consists mainly of humans, high elves ([[Quel'Thalas]]'s [[Elven ranger|rangers]]) and [[Wildhammer clan|Wildhammer dwarves]].
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** Stationed mainly in [[Honor Hold]] in [[Hellfire Peninsula]], [[Allerian Stronghold]] in [[Terokkar Forest]] and the [[Wildhammer Stronghold]] in [[Shadowmoon Valley]].
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* {{RaceIcon|Broken|Male}}The [[Kurenai]], or "Redeemed", a surviving clan of [[Broken]] draenei residing in Outland, Nagrand. They are led by {{npc||Arechron}}.
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;Northrend Forces (Alliance Vanguard)
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* [[Valiance Expedition]] - The main forces of the Alliance expedition to Northrend, led previously by {{npc||Highlord Bolvar Fordragon}}.
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** [[7th Legion]] - A group of Alliance veterans from past wars bent on fighting the threat of Naxxramas in Dragonblight.
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** [[Westfall Brigade]] - Veteren soldiers of the old [[People's Militia]], they are charged with finding a safe route into northern Northrend territories.
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* {{RaceIcon|HighElf|Male}}{{RaceIcon|HighElf|Female}}[[The Silver Covenant]] - A militant core of high elves that have united under the banner of {{npc||Vereesa Windrunner}} who opposes Dalaran's acceptance of the horde races. They join the Alliance forces in Northrend.
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* {{RaceIcon|FrostDwarf|Male}}{{RaceIcon|FrostDwarf|Female}}[[The Frostborn]] - They reside in the [[Storm Peaks]], a lost race of dwarves led by {{npc||Yorg Stormheart}} (who is actually {{npc||Muradin Bronzebeard}} with a serious amnesia), and after succeeded by {{npc||Velog Icebellow}}.
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** [[Frosthold]] is their home city and primary base.
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** The Frostborn have a special bond with the [[Stormcrest Eagle]]s of the [[Storm Peaks]].
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* The [[Explorers' League]], led by {{npc||Brann Bronzebeard}}, searches for rare artifacts and digs into dwarven history.
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===Other Members, Factions and Allies of the Grand Alliance===
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[[File:W3HumanHeroes.jpg|thumb|Notable figures from the Third War, from left to right: {{npc||Muradin Bronzebeard}}, {{npc||Antonidas}}, {{npc||Uther Lightbringer}}, and {{npc||Prince Kael'thas}}.]]
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* {{Race|Human|notext}}The human nation of [[Theramore]], based in [[Theramore Isle]], [[Dustwallow Marsh]].
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** Led by the Third War hero of the alliance, Lady {{npc||Jaina Proudmoore}}.
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** Founded by various human refugees that ventured to Kalimdor in the midst of the scourge onslaught of the third war, coming from all the human nations, although primarily from [[Lordaeron]].
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** The nation is affiliated with the [[Stormwind (faction)|faction of Stormwind]].
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* {{Race|Human|notext}}The human nation of [[Stromgarde]], based in [[Stromgarde]] City and [[Refuge Pointe]] camp, [[Arathi Highlands]].
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** Current leader is unknown.
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*** [[Galen Trollbane]] was killed and raised as a Forsaken and is now stationed at Galen's Fall serving the Horde.
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*** [[Commander Amaren]] by rank is leader for the time being, alongside {{npc||Radulf Leder}}, the militar leader of the [[League of Arathor]].
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** Stromgarde was the first great nation of the humans (known as [[Arathor]]) from which all other nations developed. However, the nation rapidly declined after the [[Third War]], losing almost all of it's capital city and many other territories.
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**The [[League of Arathor]], for more information [[#Alliance_Task_Forces|click here]].
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** The nation to this day fights to reclaim their city, awaiting the return of [[Danath Trollbane]] who vowed to reclaim the city and re-build it too its former glory for the Alliance.
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** The nation is affiliated with the [[Stormwind (faction)|faction of Stormwind]] and the forces of the [[League of Arathor]].
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* {{Race|Human|notext}}The human nation of [[Kul Tiras]], based in the capital of [[Boralus]], Kul Tiras Isle and [[Crestfall]] Island.
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** Led by Lord {{npc||Tandred Proudmoore}}. Formerly led by his father, hero of the Second War, the Lord Admiral {{npc||Daelin Proudmoore}}.
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** An old human kingdom of merchants and sailors. Sustained a heavy attack of the horde forces during the second war, but largely avoided and survived the third war. Many of its citizens joined the expedition forces of Jaina to [[Kalimdor]] where they founded the nation of Theramore (which has the same banner as Kul Tiras what may idicate it being a sub territory of Kul Tiras).
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* {{Race|Human|notext}}[[Morgan's Militia]] of [[Morgan's Vigil]], based in [[Burning Steppes]].
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** Led by {{npc||Morgan}}.
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** The militia is affiliated with the [[Stormwind (faction)|faction of Stormwind]].
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**** Led by {{npc||Jalinde Summerdrake}}.
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*** The high elven [[Farstrider]]s who remain loyal to the high elven race (and then [[the Alliance]]) based in [[Farstrider Lodge]].
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**** Led by {{NPC||Vyrin Swiftwind}}.
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*** The High Elves of [[Theramore]]
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**** Led by {{npc||Captain Darill}}.
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*** The High Elves of [[Allerian Stronghold]]
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*** The High Elves in Dalaran as part of the [[Silver Covenant]], led by {{npc||Vereesa Windrunner}}.
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*** Among other places, notabily [[Stormwind]].
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* {{Race|Worgen|notext}} The [[Hillsbrad Worgen]] of [[Fenris Isle]].
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** Led by {{npc||Magistrate Henry Maleb}}.
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* {{Race|Cenarius' Children|notext}}The [[Children of Cenarius]], work closely with the night elves throughout Kalimdor.
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The modern Alliance is the successor to the Alliance of Lordaeron, which was created at the behest of King {{npc||Terenas Menethil II}} of [[Lordaeron]] and Lord {{npc||Anduin Lothar}} of the kingdom of Stormwind following the [[First War]], five years after the reckoning. The human, dwarf, gnome, and high elf races allied together to fight off the [[orc]]ish [[History of the Horde|Horde]].
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==Aftermath of the Second Invasion==
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Events of the [[Third War|Second Invasion]] led to an alliance with both the night elves and the Horde. The former became permanent, while the latter did not.
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Following the Second Invasion, many of the surviving high elves rebranded themselves as [[blood elf|blood elves]] and rejoined the Alliance shortly after the invasion, only to leave it again following an attempted purge by Grand Marshal {{npc||Garithos}}. The true high elves remain loyal to the new Alliance, most notably the ones dwelling in [[Theramore]] under Lady {{npc||Jaina Proudmoore}} and {{NPC||Captain Darill}} and in the [[Hinterlands]] at [[Quel'Danil Lodge]], apparently led by {{NPC||Jalinde Summerdrake}}. More recently, high elves have grouped together in Northrend as the [[Silver Covenant]].
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==Organization==
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The Alliance is not a uniform governmental body, but is a coalition of mutual military and economic aid. Housing the Alliance Assembly, [[Theramore]] was once considered the official home of the new Alliance, when Stormwind was bound under [[Onyxia]]'s thrall under the guise of Katrana Prestor. The inability of Stormwind to act forced both [[Theramore]] and the [[night elf|night elves]] to step in, resulting in a growing gap of cooperation between the two continents. This, however, is no longer the case with King Varian's return and the death of Onyxia. Varian's direct aid to the Night Elves has won their trust, and Jaina's constant presence with him as an advisor (and to temper his edges) has firmly reunited Theramore and Stormwind once more.
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In the past, certain rules, customs, and regulations were a constant hindrance to mutual actions across the entire Alliance. This made cooperation sluggish, and considerably slowed the rate at which the Alliance was able to reclaim its former lands and glory. Despite the problems and intrigues within their leadership, all parts of the Alliance are steadfast in their desire to reclaim and rebuild, and all members share a distrust of the Horde. Approximately 800,000 souls belong to the allied races spanning two continents (based on membership numbers of the Church of Light)<ref>''[[Alliance Player's Guide]]'', ???</ref>. The Alliance is a great and peaceful body overall, their might being legendary, but their desire for peace, even stronger. Above all, where {{npc||Jaina Proudmoore}} and {{npc||Tyrande Whisperwind}} are good at coordinating their efforts on Kalimdor, Lady {{npc||Katrana Prestor}} of Stormwind was doing a fine job of undoing the Alliance in the [[Eastern Kingdoms]],<ref>''[[Alliance Player's Guide]]'', 163</ref> however she has been slain in lore and King {{npc||Varian Wrynn}} has now taken his rightful place as king.<ref>[[World of Warcraft: Issue 14]]</ref>
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*{{RaceIconExt|Tyrande}} {{npc||Tyrande Whisperwind||High Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind}}
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|style="background:#000088;"|Terenas Menethil II<br/>Anduin Lothar
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|style="background:#000088;"|Magni Bronzebeard<br/>Bolvar Fordragon<br/>Anduin Wrynn
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|style="background:#008888;"|Magni Bronzebeard<br/>Varian Wrynn
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Core races
Allied races
AllianceThe Alliance
AllianceCrest
Main leader

IconSmall VarianKing Varian Wrynn
IconSmall GennIconSmall GreymaneGenn Greymane
IconSmall JainaJaina Proudmoore
IconSmall TyrandeTyrande Whisperwind
IconSmall MalfurionMalfurion Stormrage
Council of Three Hammers

IconSmall MekkatorqueGelbin Mekkatorque

File:IconSmall Velen Small.gifProphet Velen
Secondary leaders

IconSmall AnduinAnduin Wrynn
IconSmall DariusIconSmall CrowleyLord Darius Crowley
IconSmall Vereesa Vereesa Windrunner
IconSmall ShandrisShandris Feathermoon
IconSmall BrannBrann Bronzebeard
IconSmall KurdranKurdran Wildhammer
IconSmall FrostDwarf MaleVelog Icebellow
File:IconSmall Nobundo Small.gifNobundo

File:IconSmall Danath Small.gifDanath Trollbane
Race(s)

HumanHuman Human
Ironforge dwarfIronforge dwarf Ironforge dwarf

GnomeGnome Gnome
Night elfNight elf Night Elf

DraeneiDraenei Draenei

WorgenWorgen Gilneas Worgen

High elfHigh elf High elf
Half-elfHalf-elf Half-elf
Frost dwarfFrost dwarf Frost dwarf
Half-orcHalf-orc Half-orc
Cenarius's childrenCenarius's children Cenarius's children

Ancient Ancient
Furbolg Furbolg
IconSmall Gryphon Gryphon

IconSmall Hippogryph Hippogryph
Capital Stormwind City, Ironforge, Darnassus, Exodar
Other major settlements Theramore, Gnomeregan, Aerie Peak, Honor Hold, Frosthold, Wintergarde Keep, Gilneas City
Base of operations Southern Eastern Kingdoms, Northern Kalimdor, Khaz Modan
Theater of operations Eastern Kingdoms, Kalimdor, Outland, Northrend, Great Sea
Language(s) Common
Humans, night elves, dwarves, gnomes, draenei, and most recently worgen make up the illustrious Alliance. Proud and noble, courageous and wise, these races work together to preserve order in Azeroth. The Alliance is driven by honor and tradition. Its rulers are champions of justice, hope, knowledge, and faith.
In a time when chaos and uncertainty reign, the Alliance remains steadfast in its determination to bring light to the darkest corners of the world.[1]
Alliance

Alliance Logo

The Alliance (aka Grand Alliance[2]) is one of two major political factions of the mortal races in Azeroth, its counterpart being the Horde. The Alliance consists of powerful cultures and groups bound not by desperation or necessity, but by their deep commitments to abstract concepts like nobility and honor.[3] The Alliance was once also known as the Alliance of Lordaeron when its leadership was centered in Lordaeron. However, the Alliance was forced to move the bulk of its forces to Kalimdor and to the southern Eastern Kingdoms continents of Khaz Modan and Azeroth after a plague of undeath ravaged the Kingdom of Lordaeron several years ago. It has since lost many members as well as gained new allies.


Major members

The major partners in the Alliance are:

  • GnomeGnome The gnomes of Gnomeregan.
    • Cousins of the dwarves, joining with their long-time allies to provide technological wonders to aid the Alliance in its fight against its enemies. Their Long-time capital was Gnomeregan, located in western Dun Morogh, but it was invaded by a race of troggs. The gnomes had to flee and find refugee in their cousins' arms in Ironforge, where they built Tinker Town.
    • Led by High Tinker Gelbin Mekkatorque, King of Gnomes.
    • Gnomish outposts can be found in Blade's Edge Mountains in Outland and the Borean Tundra in Northrend.
    • The highly intelligent and resilient gnomes have devised their own unique robotic mount to use: the mechanostrider.
Worgen artwork1

Worgen

Alliance Task Forces

Allianceraces

Alliance Races by Chris Metzen[1]. From left to right: High elf, half-elf, night elf, dwarf, and human.

Azeroth Forces

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:

  • League of Arathor - The main force of the nation of Stromgarde. In order to supply their war to reclaim the Arathi Highlands (and help supply themselves and The Alliance with valuable resources) the League has invaded the Arathi Basin along with Forsaken forces, with whom they fight vigorously over the rich land. Led formerly by Sir Maximus Adams and currently by Radulf Leder.
  • Stormpike Guard - A dwarven expedition to the Valley of Alterac in order to search for relics and treasures from the past, have led to open war with the orcs of the Frostwolf clan that resides in the southern parts of the same valley.
  • Silverwing Sentinels - The continuous deforesting efforts of the Warsong Orcs that have settled in southern Ashenvale have left the sentinels no choice. The Silverwing sentinels wing was appointed to begin a massive push of the orcs out of the elven homelands. Led by Su'ura Swiftarrow and based in Silverwing Grove.
  • Baradin's Wardens - A fierce army that has historic ties to the island stronghold of Tol Barad. They have joined the forces of the Alliance in an effort to repel the Horde, gain control of the strategic island and re-open the island to serve as a prison once again.
Outland Forces
Northrend Forces (Alliance Vanguard)

Other Members, Factions and Allies of the Grand Alliance

W3HumanHeroes

Notable figures from the Third War, from left to right: Muradin Bronzebeard, Antonidas, Uther Lightbringer, and Prince Kael'thas.

Alliance-aligned

Heroraces

Hero Races by Chris Metzen[2]. Wildhammer dwarf and gnome (Alliance).[6]

Alliance of Lordaeron

File:Lorderan Tabard.jpg

The Seal of Lordaeron is used prominently in Alliance culture.

Main article: Alliance of Lordaeron

The modern Alliance is the successor to the Alliance of Lordaeron, which was created at the behest of King Terenas Menethil II of Lordaeron and Lord Anduin Lothar of the kingdom of Stormwind following the First War, five years after the reckoning. The human, dwarf, gnome, and high elf races allied together to fight off the orcish Horde.

Aftermath of the Second Invasion

Events of the Second Invasion led to an alliance with both the night elves and the Horde. The former became permanent, while the latter did not.

Following the Second Invasion, many of the surviving high elves rebranded themselves as blood elves and rejoined the Alliance shortly after the invasion, only to leave it again following an attempted purge by Grand Marshal Garithos. The true high elves remain loyal to the new Alliance, most notably the ones dwelling in Theramore under Lady Jaina Proudmoore and Captain Darill and in the Hinterlands at Quel'Danil Lodge, apparently led by Jalinde Summerdrake. More recently, high elves have grouped together in Northrend as the Silver Covenant.

A few years later, the draenei joined the Alliance. Stranded a world away from home, they are trying to establish a new base on Azeroth from the wreckage of the Exodar as well as gain the trust and cooperation of the Alliance.

During the events of the Cataclysm, another race joined the ranks of the Alliance; the worgen of Gilneas.

Organization

Half-orc

Half-orc

The Alliance is not a uniform governmental body, but is a coalition of mutual military and economic aid. Housing the Alliance Assembly, Theramore was once considered the official home of the new Alliance, when Stormwind was bound under Onyxia's thrall under the guise of Katrana Prestor. The inability of Stormwind to act forced both Theramore and the night elves to step in, resulting in a growing gap of cooperation between the two continents. This, however, is no longer the case with King Varian's return and the death of Onyxia. Varian's direct aid to the Night Elves has won their trust, and Jaina's constant presence with him as an advisor (and to temper his edges) has firmly reunited Theramore and Stormwind once more.

In the past, certain rules, customs, and regulations were a constant hindrance to mutual actions across the entire Alliance. This made cooperation sluggish, and considerably slowed the rate at which the Alliance was able to reclaim its former lands and glory. Despite the problems and intrigues within their leadership, all parts of the Alliance are steadfast in their desire to reclaim and rebuild, and all members share a distrust of the Horde. Approximately 800,000 souls belong to the allied races spanning two continents (based on membership numbers of the Church of Light)[8]. The Alliance is a great and peaceful body overall, their might being legendary, but their desire for peace, even stronger. Above all, where Jaina Proudmoore and Tyrande Whisperwind are good at coordinating their efforts on Kalimdor, Lady Katrana Prestor of Stormwind was doing a fine job of undoing the Alliance in the Eastern Kingdoms,[9] however she has been slain in lore and King Varian Wrynn has now taken his rightful place as king.[10]

Even now, as always, humans are the glue that hold the Alliance together, being the most numerous and diplomatic of the member races. The armies of Stormwind are stationed through out the Eastern Kingdoms, trying to retake regions such as Duskwood, Westfall, and The Redridge mountains. The armies of Ironforge are mainly stationed in Khaz Modan along with their Gnome allies, and the Night Elven armies are mainly defending northern Kalimdor from Horde's deforestation of the Ashenvale. The remaining Draenei forces are still trying to secure their new home on Azuremyst Isle, and are also stationed in Outland. The recently brought in Gilnean armies are defending themselves from the endless onslaught of the Forsaken.

Notable Leaders


History Alliance of Lordaeron Third War Grand Alliance Cataclysm
Ruler Eastern Terenas Menethil II
Anduin Lothar 		Terenas Menethil II
Archmage Antonidas 		Magni Bronzebeard
Bolvar Fordragon
Anduin Wrynn 		Magni Bronzebeard
Varian Wrynn 		Varian Wrynn
Genn Greymane
The Council of Three Hammers
Western None None Jaina Proudmoore
Tyrande Whisperwind 		Jaina Proudmoore
Tyrande Whisperwind
Malfurion Stormrage

References

 
  1. ^ Darkmoon Faire Cataclysm Promotion: Fortune card
  2. ^ World of Warcraft manual, p.171
  3. ^ "Beginnings and Ends"
  4. ^ Stormpike's Delivery
  5. ^ http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/downloads/ssotd/images/screens/ss1327.jpg
  6. ^ The gnomes and Wildhammer dwarves are members of the Alliance. The furbolgs and pandarens are Independent though friendly to the Alliance.
  7. ^ A [42] Grimtotem Chiefs: Grundig Darkcloud
  8. ^ Alliance Player's Guide, ???
  9. ^ Alliance Player's Guide, 163
  10. ^ World of Warcraft: Issue 14

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