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| + | [[File:Risehorde.JPG|thumb|Grom Hellscream, likely what this is talking about]] |
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| − | {{Warcraft III}} |
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| + | '''Tainted orcs''' are [[orc]]s [[Tainted|corrupted]] by [[demon]]ic energies. |
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| − | A '''random hero''' is simply a hero that can be randomly generated into certain campaign maps of [[Warcraft III]]. |
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| − | ==Humans== |
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| − | ===[[Archmage]]=== |
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| − | Intelligence Hero. Human wizards adept at water spells and supporting magical troops. |
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| + | ==Description== |
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| − | Names: Tenn Flamecaster, Nilas Arcanister, Andromath, Shal Lightbinder, [[Nielas Aran#Trivia|Aran Spellweaver]], Manath Magesinger, [[Landazar]], Doril Magefont, Peril Spellbinder, [[Conjurus Rex]], [[Fordred Aran]], [[Dalar Dawnweaver]], [[Kelen the Seeker]] |
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| + | Orcs once cultivated a [[shaman]]istic society upon the dying world of [[Draenor]]. Then the dark magics of the [[Burning Legion]] corrupted them. Lured to the world of Azeroth through a dimensional gateway, they were manipulated into waging war against human nations. Recently, most orcs threw off the shackles of demonic influence and now strive to recover their lost heritage. Some orcs remain under the thrall of the Burning Legion, however, to the point where they are twisted into mockeries of their former selves.<ref>''[[Manual of Monsters]]'', pg. 128</ref> |
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| − | == |
+ | ==History== |
| − | Strength Hero. Fearless human warriors specialising in troop support. |
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| + | After their defeat in the [[Second War]], most orcs suffered from a lethargy produced from the withdrawal of the demonic forces. [[Thrall]], an uncorrupted orc, was able to rekindle their original shamanistic ways, and many of them threw off the shackles of demonic influence and now strive to recover their lost heritage. During the [[Third War]], [[Grom Hellscream]] killed [[Mannoroth]], thus breaking the bond that kept the tainted orcs corrupted. From then on, tainted orcs were able to return to their original ways. However, some orcs remain under the thrall of the [[Burning Legion]] by their own decision, to the point where they are twisted into mockeries of their former selves. [[Fel orcs]] are the ultimate step in being corrupted by demonic energies.{{fact}} |
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| − | Names: Granis Darkhammer, Jorn the Redeemer, [[Sage Truthbearer]], Malak the Avenger, [[Gavinrad the Dire]], Morlune the Mighty, Agamand the True, [[Ballador the Bright]], Manadar the Healer, Zann the Defender, Arius the Seeker, Aurrius the Pure, Karnwield the Seeker, [[Buzan the Fearless]] |
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| + | ==Characteristics== |
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| − | ===[[Mountain King]]=== |
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| + | Orcs appear to other races as a barbaric and brutal people, but they are proud and noble in their way. Those subject to demonic taint give vent to their brutish ways, however. A tainted orc can channel his warrior fury to become truly fearsome in combat.<ref>''[[Manual of Monsters]]'', pg. 127-128</ref> |
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| − | Strength Hero. Dwarven warriors specialising in defeating other heroes. |
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| + | This creature looks much like an orc but of massive size, standing perhaps 8 feet tall. Its green skin is mottled with gray and its dark hair hangs in thick tangles. Its eyes shine with a crazed, savage light.<ref>''[[Manual of Monsters]]'', pg. 127</ref> |
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| − | Names: Bor Stonebreaker, Munin Ironcliff, Thorgas Broadaxe, [[Kelv Sternhammer]], [[Grim Thunderbrew]], Buri Frostbeard, Huginn Ironcliff, Thordin Rockbeard, Bandis Forgefire, Gar Doomforge, Beazel Bludstone, Modi Stonesmith, Aggronor the Mighty |
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| − | == |
+ | ==Green orcs== |
| + | Even though some orcs did not consume the blood of Mannoroth, the demonic energies coursing through [[Draenor]] were so strong, that they were too partially turned into tainted orcs, at least in their skin color, which turned from brown into green. Those that did consume the blood turned into a brighter shade of green, and suffered from more transformations, as mentioned above. |
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| − | Intelligence Hero. Blood Elf wizards with powerful fire and mana drain spells. |
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| + | ==Reversion== |
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| − | Names: [[Eldin Sunstrider]], Tanin Hawkwing, Lorn Bloodseeker, Aldos Firestar, Gilaras Drakeson, Hale Magefire, Kath'ranis Remar, Tyoril Sunchaser, [[Sylvos Windrunner]], [[Tenris Mirkblood]], Marakanis Starfury, Geldor Earthfire, Halendor Burnkin, [[Kelen the Destroyer]] |
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| + | It is not known if tainted orcs can become [[Mag'har|uncorrupted orcs]] again, although [[Thrall]] and his [[new Horde]] are trying to recover their lost customs. In ''[[Warcraft III]]'', it was seen that [[fel orc]]s have a chance to go back into tainted orcs, as shown when [[Grom Hellscream]], who was a fel orc for a short time, was able to become his former self with Thrall's help and the combination of orc shamanism and elven magic. |
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| − | == |
+ | ==Notes== |
| + | * Tainted orcs are essentially the orcs we know from the games. They seem to be a stage between green orc and [[chaos orc]], like [[Grom Hellscream]] iconically was before his death. |
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| − | ===[[Blademaster]]=== |
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| + | * Tainted orcs are created from the template "[[tainted]]" from the ''Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game'' game series found in ''Manual of Monsters''. |
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| − | Agility Hero. Cunning Orc warriors adept at assassinating other heroes. |
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| + | == References == |
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| − | Names: Tojara, Nikoro, Kajind, Mikasa, [[Samuro]], [[Akinos]], Mazuru, Yozshura, Daisho, Kigami, Arashicage, [[Moogul the Sly]], [[Jubei'Thos#Trivia|Jubei]] |
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| + | [[Category:Orcs]] |
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| − | ===[[Far Seer]]=== |
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| + | [[Category:Manual of Monsters]] |
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| − | Intelligence Hero. Orc arch-shamans with excellent scouting spells. |
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| − | Names: Gar'dal Grimsight, Negal Fireye, Kazil Darkeye, Magis Coldeye, [[Bale Bleakstare]], Gorr Grimwolf, Kag'ar Winterfang, [[Nazgrel]], [[Morg Wolfsong]], Kazragore, Fenris'ar Gul |
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| − | ===[[Tauren Chieftain]]=== |
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| − | Strength Hero. Incredibly resilient Tauren warriors. |
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| − | Names: Marn Thunderhorn, Tygore Dusthoof, Tam Windtotem, Durn Harpyslayer, Kam Ghoststeer, [[Kel Stonebull]], Mull Stormhoof, Grok Bloodhorn, Malar Plainstrider, Taur Runetotem |
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| − | ===[[Shadow Hunter]]=== |
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| − | Intelligence Hero. Ruthless Troll leaders with witchdoctor spells. |
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| − | Names: Zul'kis, Zul'abar, Zul'rajas, Zul'maran, Jo Jo Headshrinker, Shaka-zahn, Shakti-lar, Mezil-kree |
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| − | ==Night Elves== |
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| − | ===[[Demon Hunter]]=== |
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| − | Agility Hero. Night Elf outcasts, adept at defeating other heroes. |
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| − | Names: [[Shadowsong]], [[Shadowfury#Notes|Shadowfury]], Shadowstalker, Flameseeker, Darkweaver, Darkterror, Darksorrow, [[Sindweller]], Painkiller, Hellbourne, [[Wrathbringer]], Ragerunner, Firebrand, Bloodwrath, Terrorblade |
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| − | ===[[Keeper of the Grove]]=== |
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| − | Intelligence Hero. Forest lords with powerful nature spells. |
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| − | Names: Larodar, Anubris, Nandieb, [[Califax]], Bandalar, [[Malorne#Name|Malorne]], Gholbine, Dagda, Nuada, Oghma, Centrius, Ceredwyn |
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| − | ===[[Priestess of the Moon]]=== |
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| − | Agility Hero. Night Elf leaders specialising in aggressive troop support. |
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| − | Names: Kathris Starsong, Adora Nightshade, Mora Moonsinger, Felore Moonray, Anara Chillwind, Kera Stardragon, [[Tyrande#Relatives Speculation|Mave Whisperwind]], [[Delas Moonfang]], Mira Whitemane, Theta Saberfang, Tygra Snowscar, Ariel Darkmoon, Diana Windwood |
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| − | ===[[Warden]]=== |
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| − | Agility Hero. Fast and deadly hero-slayers. |
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| − | Names: Alsa Iron-cell, The Iron Raven, Marin Bladewing, Shalis Darkhunter, Sira Moonwarden, Saithis, Malace Shade, Kiri Starstalker, Anaya Felgrove, Mirana Starlight, Felhala Starmoon, [[Tyrande#Relatives Speculation|Drelanim Whisperwind]], [[Cordana Felsong]], Nalmeena Darkfollow |
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| − | ==Undead== |
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| − | ===[[Death Knight]]=== |
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| − | Strength Hero. Very powerful Undead lords, adept at troop support. |
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| − | Names: Lord Nightsorrow, Lord Soulrender, Lord Dethstorm, [[Lord Maldazzar]], Lord Darkhallow, Lord Lightstalker, Baron Bloodbane, Baron Felblade, Duke Dreadmoore, Duke Ragereaver, Baron Frostfel, [[Lord Darkscythe]], Duke Wintermaul, [[Baron Perenolde]], Baron Morte |
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| − | ===[[Dreadlord]]=== |
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| − | Strength Hero. Nathrezim with demonic spells. |
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| − | Names: [[Terrordar]], Nerothos, Bleakill, Necros, Fearoth, [[Dethecus]], Maldibion, Nochthitus, Gholbine, Rashgarroth, Aramachus, Zilfallon, Lorthiras, [[Zenedar]], Mullioch, Algammon, Banehallow, Ven'Gyr |
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| − | ===[[Lich]]=== |
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| − | Intelligence Hero. Undead wizards with terrible ice magic. |
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| − | Names: Ordin Frostbane, [[Ras Splinterspine]], [[Morbent Fell]], [[Rage Winterchill]], [[Araj the Summoner]], [[Deathknell#Trivia|Kali'naj Dethknell]], Rak Coldskull, Din Frostfire, Calis Wraithson, Venim Iceblade, Naze the Eternal, [[Ras Frostwhisper]], Coldreaver, Cho'Nammoth, Kryptikk Soulslayer, Alandil Lieng |
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| − | ===[[Crypt Lord]]=== |
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| − | Strength Hero. Undead Nerubians, adept at absorbing damage. |
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| − | Names: Thebis-Ra, Typhis-Ahn, Anubiros, Memphis-Ahn, Horus'aman, Nephri'thos, Arak-arahm, Tuten'arak, Pharoh-moth |
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| − | ==Neutral Heroes== |
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| − | ===[[Naga Sea Witch]]=== |
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| − | Intelligence Hero. Adept at storm magic. |
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| − | Names: Anna Kondra, [[Scilla Murkshadow]], Ursula Snakemane, Lady Venomtongue, [[Lady Serpentra]], [[Lady Darkscale]], [[Serena Scarscale]], Asprah Serpus, Venna Seastorm, Charib'dishal |
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| − | ===[[Dark Ranger]]=== |
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| − | Agility Hero. Undead High Elf archers with insidious black magic. |
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| − | Names: Nara Pathstrider, [[Anya Eversong]], Anthis Sunbow, Clea Deathstrider, Cyndia Hawkspear, Mira Shadewither, Amora Eagleye, Siren Ghostsong, Somand Wayfinder |
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| − | ===[[Pandaren Brewmaster]]=== |
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| − | Strength Hero. Doughty Pandaren warriors, adept at crowd control. |
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| − | Names: Mojo Dark-Ale, Sinjo Honeybrew, Kesha Wildbarley, Tatsa Sweetbarrow, Mushi Ale-Hearth, Jinto Reedwine, [[Chen Stormstout#Relatives Speculation|Masha Storm-Stout]], Polo Barrel-keg |
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| − | ===[[Beastmaster]]=== |
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| − | Strength Hero. Solitary warriors with control over animals. |
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| − | Names: Mag Bearmaul, [[Tagar Bearclaw]], Gorsh Talonfang, Maxx Rocmane, Gaz Boartusk, Mok Rocksnout, Gish Eagle Eye |
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| − | ===[[Pit Lord]]=== |
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| − | Strength Hero. Huge demons adept at slaughtering groups of enemies. |
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| − | Names: [[Azgalor]], [[Brutallus#Trivia|Brutillus]], Mongrethod, [[Destromath]], [[Gorgonnash|Gogonnash]] |
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| − | ===[[Goblin Tinker]]=== |
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| − | Intelligence Hero. Deceptively puny heroes with powerful mecha-magic. |
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| − | Names: [[Ratso Steamwheedle]], Riket Contraption, Gazz Stripbolt, Tek Piecetinker, Plug Rattletrap, Mekka Gobb |
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| − | ===[[Goblin alchemist (Warcraft III)|Goblin Alchemist]]=== |
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| − | Strength Hero. Goblins riding on Ogres with vicious chemical attacks. |
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| − | Names: Fictious Warpotion, Savvy Foulmixer, Razzil Naypolm, Niffy Gurglebeaker, Ezzel Darkbrewer, Lapis Concoctor |
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| − | ===[[Firelord]]=== |
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| − | Agility Hero. Vengeful elementals with powerful fire magic. |
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| − | Names: Ragepyre, Hatespark, [[Blazefury#Notes|Blazefury]], Heatflayer, Volcanus, Flashfire, Kar the Everburning, Smolderas, Singeslayer |
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| − | ==Minor Heroes within the Warcraft Universe== |
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| − | {{Stub/Other}} |
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| − | All of the above appear as names for randomly generated heroes within the Warcraft III campaigns, and also for heroes used in the multiplayer of the game. As most of them have not appeared within fixed lore, their role in the wider Warcraft world can only be guessed at, if they exist as actual characters at all. |
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| − | However, a number of them do have a fixed identity in the Warcraft universe, as well as acting as randomly generated heroes within Warcraft III. They are as follows: |
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| − | - [[Araj the Summoner]]. A Lich who marshalled the Undead attack against [[Malfurion Stormrage]] and [[Tyrande Whisperwind]] during the events of the [[Frozen Throne]], and went on to be a Scourge retainer in the [[Plaguelands]]. |
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| − | - Morbent Fell and Ras Splinterspine. Lich Supporters of the [[Dreadlord]] [[Balnazzar]], they were both slain by [[Sylvanas Windrunner]]. |
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| − | - [[Serena Scarscale]] and [[Lady Serpentra]]. Naga who fought alongside [[Illidan Stormrage]] against the [[Night Elves]] on the [[Broken Isles]] and in [[Dalaran]]. |
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| − | - [[Fordred Aran]] and [[Conjurus Rex]]. Archmages who fought against [[Arthas]] alongside [[Antonidas]] at the razing of Dalaran, and who were slain for their efforts. Their spirits were put to rest by [[Prince Kael'thas]] and [[Lady Vashj]]. |
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| − | == External links == |
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| − | {{elink|type=blizzard|site=Battle.net|desc=Warcraft III Human Heroes and Units|link=http://www.battle.net/war3/human/units/}} |
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| − | {{elink|type=blizzard|site=Battle.net|desc=Warcraft III Orc Heroes and Units|link=http://www.battle.net/war3/orc/units/}} |
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| − | {{elink|type=blizzard|site=Battle.net|desc=Warcraft III Night Elf Heroes and Units|link=http://www.battle.net/war3/nightelf/units/}} |
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| − | {{elink|type=blizzard|site=Battle.net|desc=Warcraft III Undead Heroes and Units|link=http://www.battle.net/war3/undead/}} |
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| − | {{elink|type=blizzard|site=Battle.net|desc=Warcraft III Neutral Heroes|link=http://www.battle.net/war3/neutral/}} |
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Revision as of 23:06, 23 May 2011
Grom Hellscream, likely what this is talking about
Tainted orcs are orcs corrupted by demonic energies.
Description
Orcs once cultivated a shamanistic society upon the dying world of Draenor. Then the dark magics of the Burning Legion corrupted them. Lured to the world of Azeroth through a dimensional gateway, they were manipulated into waging war against human nations. Recently, most orcs threw off the shackles of demonic influence and now strive to recover their lost heritage. Some orcs remain under the thrall of the Burning Legion, however, to the point where they are twisted into mockeries of their former selves.[1]
History
After their defeat in the Second War, most orcs suffered from a lethargy produced from the withdrawal of the demonic forces. Thrall, an uncorrupted orc, was able to rekindle their original shamanistic ways, and many of them threw off the shackles of demonic influence and now strive to recover their lost heritage. During the Third War, Grom Hellscream killed Mannoroth, thus breaking the bond that kept the tainted orcs corrupted. From then on, tainted orcs were able to return to their original ways. However, some orcs remain under the thrall of the Burning Legion by their own decision, to the point where they are twisted into mockeries of their former selves. Fel orcs are the ultimate step in being corrupted by demonic energies.[citation needed]
Characteristics
Orcs appear to other races as a barbaric and brutal people, but they are proud and noble in their way. Those subject to demonic taint give vent to their brutish ways, however. A tainted orc can channel his warrior fury to become truly fearsome in combat.[2]
This creature looks much like an orc but of massive size, standing perhaps 8 feet tall. Its green skin is mottled with gray and its dark hair hangs in thick tangles. Its eyes shine with a crazed, savage light.[3]
Green orcs
Even though some orcs did not consume the blood of Mannoroth, the demonic energies coursing through Draenor were so strong, that they were too partially turned into tainted orcs, at least in their skin color, which turned from brown into green. Those that did consume the blood turned into a brighter shade of green, and suffered from more transformations, as mentioned above.
Reversion
It is not known if tainted orcs can become uncorrupted orcs again, although Thrall and his new Horde are trying to recover their lost customs. In Warcraft III, it was seen that fel orcs have a chance to go back into tainted orcs, as shown when Grom Hellscream, who was a fel orc for a short time, was able to become his former self with Thrall's help and the combination of orc shamanism and elven magic.
Notes
- Tainted orcs are essentially the orcs we know from the games. They seem to be a stage between green orc and chaos orc, like Grom Hellscream iconically was before his death.
- Tainted orcs are created from the template "tainted" from the Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game game series found in Manual of Monsters.
References
- ^ Manual of Monsters, pg. 128
- ^ Manual of Monsters, pg. 127-128
- ^ Manual of Monsters, pg. 127