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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 = [[Northern Kalimdor]], [[Dustwallow Marsh]], [[Khaz Modan|Central]] and [[Azeroth (continent)|Southern]] [[Eastern Kingdoms]]}}
   
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:''Humans, night elves, dwarves, gnomes, draenei, and the savage 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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'''The Twin Blades of Azzinoth''' are a legendary weapon set (which could be split into a set of weapons) that are wielded by the Lord of Outland, [[Illidan Stormrage]].{{Cite|MoM|172, 178}} The pit lord Magtheridon proved to be no match for the wielder of The Twin Blades of Azzinoth.[http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/underdev/2p1/]
  
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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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==Background==
  
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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 (kingdom)|Lordaeron]] several years ago. It has since lost many members as well as gained new allies.
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The Twin Blades of Azzinoth are a pair of weapons wielded by [[Illidan Stormrage]]. [[Azzinoth]] was a [[doom guard]] commander whom [[Illidan]] slew 10,000 years ago. Illidan looted Azzinoth's twin warglaives and trained himself to use them. He has become exceedingly efficient with the weapons. These twin warglaives are usually connected, but can be disconnected to form separate weapons. They can be reconnected to form a single weapon once more. {{Cite|MoM|172, 178}} ''This version, as noted below, can not be split or merged, but the GM version seemingly can.''
  
   
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* In Warcraft III, one of the warglaives' handgrips featured a small [[Pandaren]] image (the symbol of [[Samwise Didier]]). This was used as an inside joke; the warglaives have no connection to Pandaria and their design has been modified for the Burning Crusade.
  
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* In the ''World of Warcraft'' MMO, the blades obtainable by players cannot be combined into a single weapon. In the game the Twin Blades of Azzinoth are a pair of {{quality|legendary|legendary}} swords, a main hand and an off-hand, which can only be used by [[Warriors]] and [[Rogues]]. However, in the game files, there is a single item of {{quality|artifact|Artifact}} quality, {{loot|artifact|The Twin Blades of Azzinoth (GM)|The Twin Blades of Azzinoth}}. They are indeed usable only by a GM, as their stats are beyond overpowered and the in-game model is simply a 4-pronged shuriken-like blade.
  
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* The first blade was obtained by Celalia a rogue from [http://www.fortegaming.com Forte]and the rogue Furi of [[Guild:Blood Legion (Illidan US)|Blood Legion]] on the server [[Server:Illidan US|Illidan]] (US) completed the full set on August 1st, 2007.
  
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*The Twin Warglaives of Azzinoth are the first legendary weapons that are a set. They are also the first legendary weapons of the Burning Crusade expansion that could be used outside an instance (The legendary weapons in the [[Kael'thas Sunstrider]] fight of [[Tempest Keep]]). The two glaives were also the first legendary items that did not require a quest to acquire or were bound to an instance.
  
   
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These blades drop from [[Illidan Stormrage (tactics)|Illidan Stormrage]], final boss of the [[Black Temple]].
  
   
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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 [[Westfall Brigade]] and the [[Night Watch Militia]] are primarily human volunteer military organizations affiliated with Stormwind.
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** A part of the [[Knights of the Silver Hand]] have joined Stormwind after the fall of Lordaeron.
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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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** {{RaceIconExt|Horse}} 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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*** {{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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****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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*** {{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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***** {{RaceIconExt|Gryphon}} The Wildhammer 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 hostilities against the other dwarves, the clan has broken in two. Those under the guidance of [[Moira Thaurissan]] will rejoin the dwarfs 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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** {{RaceIconExt|Ram}} 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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** {{RaceIconExt|Mechanostrider}} 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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*** Once represented by {{NPC||Archmage Mordent Evenshade}}. May some of the leadership also include {{Npc||Daros Moonlance}}.
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** The forest dwelling night elves have befriended many beasts and magical creatures over the centuries.
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*** {{RaceIconExt|MountainGiant}} [[Mountain giant]]s
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*** {{RaceIconExt|Wisp}} [[Wisp]]s
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*** {{RaceIconExt|Chimaera}} [[Chimaera]]s
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*** Some of those creatures are used as mounts.
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**** {{RaceIconExt|Saber}} [[Nightsaber]]s
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**** {{RaceIconExt|Hippogryph}} [[Hippogryph]]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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** {{RaceIconExt|Elekk}} The draenei have brought with them their huge [[elekk]] beasts from [[Outland]], whom they use as mounts.
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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 among 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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* [[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. Led by [[General|General ]]{{NPC||Vanndar Stormpike}} and based in [[Dun Baldar]].
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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. Led formerly by {{npc||Duke Reginald Baradin II}} and currently by {{NPC||Marcus Johnson}}.
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*{{Race|Wildhammer dwarf|notext}} [[Wildhammer dwarves]] of the [[Twilight Highlands]] - Various warriors of the [[Wildhammer clan]] battle against the Horde [[Dragonmaw]]s in the [[Twin Peaks]] in a attempt to effort a battle against the [[Twilight's Hammer]] and defeat all enemies.
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**[[Firebeard clan]] led by {{NPC||Keegan Firebeard}}.
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**[[Thundermar clan]] led by {{NPC||Colin Thundermar}}.
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**[[Mullan clan]] led by {{NPC||Duglas Mullan}}.
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**[[Moore clan]] is a small clan with unknown lead.
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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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* The 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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* {{Race|Human|notext}}The human nation of [[Stromgarde]], based in [[Stromgarde Keep]] and [[Refuge Pointe]] camp, [[Arathi Highlands]].
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** The [[capital]] was [[Stromgarde Keep]], but the majority of the city was lost after the [[Third War]] and now [[Refuge Pointe]] camp is the largest know settlement in the region fully controlled by the [[kingdom]].
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** Current leader is unknown.
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*** {{npc||Galen Trollbane}} was killed and raised as a Forsaken and is now stationed at Galen's Fall serving the Horde.
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*** {{npc||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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* {{Race|High Elf|notext}}The [[Alliance]] [[High elf|High Elves]].
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** Untouched by fel magic and are loyal to the Alliance who are currently scattered in many Alliance's settlements.
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*** The [[Highvale high elves]] of the the [[Quel'Danil Lodge]].
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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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**** Led by {{npc||Auric Sunchaser}}, who is also the High elves representative at the [[Sunwell]].
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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|Human|notext}}The survivors of the [[Kingdom of Lordaeron]]
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**Former capital is Lordaeron [[Capital City]]
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**De jure to be led by {{NPC||Calia Menethil}}.
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*{{C-inline}} {{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 most notable [[Keeper of the Grove|Keeper]] in the [[alliance]] is {{NPC||Keeper Ordanus}}, son of {{NPC||Cenarius}}.
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** {{Race|Frost Nymph|notext}}Some [[Frost nymph]]s are within the [[Alliance]], the most notable is {{NPC||Sarendryana}}.
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* {{RaceIconExt|AncientofLore}}{{RaceIconExt|AncientofWar}}{{RaceIconExt|AncientProtector}}{{RaceIconExt|Treant}} The [[Ancient]]s who work in the [[Alliance]]
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** {{RaceIconExt|AncientofArcane}} [[Ancient of Arcane]] brought to the alliance by the highborne in cataclysm.
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** Notable and/or proeminent examples are {{NPC||Ivus}} and {{npc||Onu}}.
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*{{Race|Human|notext}}{{Race|High Elf|notext}}{{Race|Gnome|notext}}{{Race|Dwarf|notext}}{{Race|Half-Elf|notext}} Some members of the [[Kirin Tor]] still loyal to the alliance even with the official departure of [[Dalaran]] from the organization.
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=== Non-[[faction]]al [[race]]s and [[hybrid]]s ===
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* {{RaceIconExt|Human|Male}}{{RaceIconExt|Human|Female}} The [[half-human]]s of the [[Grand Alliance]].
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**The half-humans are [[half-breed]]s, in most, have ascendancy of other alliance race.
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**The humans likes to being the most prominent race of the alliance and appears historically to have more facility to produce [[hybrid]]s than other races.
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* {{Race|half-elf|notext}} The [[half-elves]] of the [[Alliance]].
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** Many or almost all half-elves are a part of the [[Alliance]] and the most reside in [[Stormwind]].
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* {{RaceIcon|HalfOrc|Male}}{{RaceIcon|HalfOrc|Female}} Some [[half-orcs]] are members of the [[Alliance]] (with others being members of the [[Horde]]).
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=== Alliance-aligned ===
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[[File:Heroraces.jpg|thumb|''Hero Races'' by Chris Metzen[http://www.sonsofthestorm.com/viewer.php?artist=metzen&cat=warcraft&art=21]. [[Wildhammer dwarf]] and [[gnome]] (Alliance).<ref>The gnomes and Wildhammer dwarves are members of the Alliance. The furbolgs and pandarens are [[Independent]] though friendly to the Alliance.</ref>]]
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* {{RaceIconExt|Saber}}{{RaceIcon|NightElf|Male}}{{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female}} The [[Wintersaber Trainers]] in [[Winterspring]]
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** A group of night elven elite [[saber]] riders that provide their mounts to members of the Alliance who prove themselves worthy.
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* {{RaceIconExt|Furbolg}} The [[furbolgs]] of [[Stillpine Hold]].
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**Led by {{npc||High Chief Stillpine}}, the [[Stillpine tribe|Stillpines]] have been cooperating with the draenei, an outgrowth of their good relations with the night elves.
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*{{C-inline}} {{Race|Worgen|notext}}{{RaceIconExt|Worgen}} The feral [[worgen]] of the [[Bloodfang pack]].
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** Led by Packleader {{npc||Ivar Bloodfang}}, the Bloodfang pack allied themselves with the [[Gilneas Liberation Front]] and the [[Stormpike Guard]] in the war against the [[Forsaken]].
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*{{C-inline}} {{RaceIcon|Grimtotem|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Grimtotem|Female}} The fierce and cruel [[Grimtotem tribe]] [[Tauren]] of the [[Grimtotem Post]] in [[Stonetalon Mountains]].
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** Led by chieftain {{NPC||Grundig Darkcloud}}.
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** Reached an alliance of convenience with the Alliance at [[Stonetalon Mountains]] thanks for the efforts of {{NPC||Force Commander Valen||Commander Valen}}, {{NPC||Ton Windbow}} and Grundig himself, where both Grimtotem and Alliance would unite against the Horde in the area.
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*** However, this cooperation may disappear, for the Alliance has plans to end Darkcloud's life.<ref>{{questlong|Alliance|42|Grimtotem Chiefs: Grundig Darkcloud}}</ref>
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*{{C-inline}} {{Race|Human|notext}} The [[human]]s of the {{NPC||Scarlet Renegade}}s, based in the [[Scarlet Monastery]].
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**Scarlet rebellion that want to took control of the [[Scarlet Crusade]] with the support of the Alliance.
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**According to their (crazed) leader, transform [[Undercity]] into a "Scarlet paradise".
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**Led by {{npc||Joseph}}.
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=== Former members ===
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*[[Kingdom of Quel'thalas]]
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*[[Nation]] of [[Tol Barad]]
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*Nation of [[Dalaran]]
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**The [[Kirin Tor]]
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==== Rejoined members ====
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*Nation of [[Kul Tiras]]
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*[[Kingdom]] of [[Stromgarde]]
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*[[Kingdom]] of [[Gilneas]]
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*[[High elves]] of [[Quel'thalas]], but now as [[High elf Exiles|exiles]].
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=== Favors Alliance ===
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*[[Scarlet Crusade]]
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*[[Argent Crusade]] (presumably)
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**[[Argent Dawn]]
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**Part of the [[Knights of the Silver Hand]]
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*[[Nation]] of [[Dalaran]]
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** The [[Kirin Tor]]
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== Alliance of Lordaeron ==
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[[File:Lorderan Tabard.jpg|thumb|right|The Seal of Lordaeron is used prominently in Alliance culture.]]
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{{main|Alliance of Lordaeron}}
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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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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.
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During the events of the [[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm|Cataclysm]], another race joined the ranks of the Alliance; the [[worgen]] of [[Gilneas]].
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==Organization==
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[[File:Half-orc.jpg|thumb|Half-orc]]
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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.<ref>[[World of Warcraft: Issue 14]]</ref> 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. Recently, Stormwind has become more involved in Alliance politics. During the [[Elemental_Unrest_meetings#At_Stormwind_Keep|Alliance Elemental Invasion Meeting]], Stormwind was where the main super powers of the Alliance conferred to discuss world issues and mutual defense.
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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. Yet in recent times, Alliance action has been shown to be more coordinated with the return of King Varian Wrynn. In Stormwind, [[King Varian Wrynn]] coordinates the workings of the Alliance's armies in order to safeguard the Alliance's interests and defense. To help him with this task, Varian regularly confers with [[Grand Admiral Jes-Tereth]] (commander of the Alliance's fleets), Alliance [[battlemasters]], and diplomats.
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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<ref>''[[Alliance Player's Guide]]'', 163</ref>, {{npc||Varian Wrynn}} of Stormwind and the [[Council of Three Hammers]] of [[Ironforge]] maintain the Alliance in the [[Eastern Kingdoms]].<ref>[[Hillsbrad Town Registry]]</ref>
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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.
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==Notable Leaders==
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*{{RaceIconExt|Terenas}} {{npc||Terenas Menethil II||King Terenas Menethil II}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Lothar}} {{npc||Anduin Lothar||Regent Lord Anduin Lothar}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Antonidas}} {{npc||Antonidas||Archmage Antonidas}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Bolvar}} {{npc||Bolvar Fordragon||Regent Lord Bolvar Fordragon}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Magni}} {{npc||Magni Bronzebeard||King Magni Bronzebeard}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Jaina}} {{npc||Jaina Proudmoore||Lady Jaina Proudmoore}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Tyrande}} {{npc||Tyrande Whisperwind||High Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Malfurion}} {{npc||Malfurion Stormrage||Arch-Druid Malfurion Stormrage}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Falstad}}{{RaceIconExt|Muradin}}{{RaceIconExt|Moira}} [[Council of Three Hammers]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Varian}} {{npc||Varian Wrynn||King Varian Wrynn}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Genn}} {{npc||Genn Greymane||King Genn Greymane}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Mekkatorque}} {{npc||Gelbin Mekkatorque||High Tinker Gelbin Mekkatorque}}
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{| class="darktable" width="75%" style="text-align:center" cellspacing="1"
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!colspan="2"|History
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|style="background:#555555;"|Alliance of Lordaeron
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|style="background:#444444;"|Third War
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|colspan="4" style="background:#555555;"|Grand Alliance
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|style="background:#444444;"|Cataclysm
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|-
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!rowspan="2"|Ruler
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!Eastern
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|style="background:#000088;"|Terenas Menethil II<br/>Anduin Lothar
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|colspan="3" style="background:#008888;"|Terenas Menethil II<br/>Archmage Antonidas
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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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|style="background:#000088;"|Varian Wrynn<br/>Genn Greymane<br/>Gelbin Mekkatorque<br/>The Council of Three Hammers
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|-
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!Western
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||None
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||None
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|colspan="4" style="background:#660066;"|Jaina Proudmoore<br/>Tyrande Whisperwind
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|colspan="5" style="background:#660066;"|Jaina Proudmoore<br/>Tyrande Whisperwind<br/>Malfurion Stormrage
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|}
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==References==
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{{reflist}}
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== See also ==
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* [[Alliance technology]]
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Core races
Allied races
AllianceThe Alliance
AllianceCrest
Main leader

IconSmall VarianKing Varian Wrynn
IconSmall GennIconSmall GreymaneGenn Greymane
IconSmall JainaJaina Proudmoore[1]
IconSmall TyrandeTyrande Whisperwind
IconSmall MalfurionMalfurion Stormrage
IconSmall MekkatorqueGelbin Mekkatorque
File:IconSmall Velen Small.gifProphet Velen
Council of Three Hammers

Secondary leaders

IconSmall AnduinAnduin Wrynn
IconSmall Human Male Archbishop Benedictus
IconSmall Human FemaleJes-Tereth[2]
IconSmall DariusIconSmall CrowleyLord Darius Crowley
IconSmall Vereesa Vereesa Windrunner
IconSmall ShandrisShandris Feathermoon
IconSmall BrollBroll Bearmantle
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

WorgenWorgenWorgenWorgen 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, New Tinkertown, Aerie Peak, Honor Hold, Frosthold, Wintergarde Keep, Gilneas City
Base of operations Northern Kalimdor, Dustwallow Marsh, Central and Southern Eastern Kingdoms
Theater of operations Eastern Kingdoms, Kalimdor, Outland, Northrend, Great Sea
Language(s) Common
Humans, night elves, dwarves, gnomes, draenei, and the savage 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.[3]
Alliance

Alliance Logo

The Alliance (aka Grand Alliance[4]) 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.[5] 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:

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:

Outland Forces

Alliance coins

Official Alliance coin set. Coin depictions from top to bottom: Varian Wrynn: Stormwind, Magni Bronzebeard: Ironforge, Tyrande Whisperwind: Darnassus.

Northrend Forces (Alliance Vanguard)

Other Members, Factions and Allies of the Grand Alliance

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

  • HumanHumanThe human nation of Theramore, based in Theramore Isle, Dustwallow Marsh.
    • Led by the Third War hero of the alliance, Lady Jaina Proudmoore.
    • 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.
  • HumanHumanThe human nation of Kul Tiras, based in the capital of Boralus, Kul Tiras Isle and Crestfall Island.
    • Led by Lord Tandred Proudmoore. Formerly led by his father, hero of the Second War, the Lord Admiral Daelin Proudmoore.
    • 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).
  • IconSmall AncientofLoreIconSmall AncientofWarIconSmall AncientProtectorIconSmall Treant The Ancients who work in the Alliance
    • IconSmall AncientofArcane Ancient of Arcane brought to the alliance by the highborne in cataclysm.
    • Notable and/or proeminent examples are Ivus and Onu.
  • HumanHumanHigh elfHigh elfGnomeGnomeDwarfDwarfHalf-elfHalf-elf Some members of the Kirin Tor still loyal to the alliance even with the official departure of Dalaran from the organization.

Non-factional races and hybrids

  • IconSmall Human MaleIconSmall Human Female The half-humans of the Grand Alliance.
    • The half-humans are half-breeds, in most, have ascendancy of other alliance race.
    • The humans likes to being the most prominent race of the alliance and appears historically to have more facility to produce hybrids than other races.
  • Half-elfHalf-elf The half-elves of the Alliance.
    • Many or almost all half-elves are a part of the Alliance and the most reside in Stormwind.
  • IconSmall HalfOrc MaleIconSmall HalfOrc Female Some half-orcs are members of the Alliance (with others being members of the Horde).

Alliance-aligned

Heroraces

Hero Races by Chris Metzen[2]. Wildhammer dwarf and gnome (Alliance).[8]

Former members

Rejoined members

Favors Alliance

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.[10] 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. Recently, Stormwind has become more involved in Alliance politics. During the Alliance Elemental Invasion Meeting, Stormwind was where the main super powers of the Alliance conferred to discuss world issues and mutual defense.

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. Yet in recent times, Alliance action has been shown to be more coordinated with the return of King Varian Wrynn. In Stormwind, King Varian Wrynn coordinates the workings of the Alliance's armies in order to safeguard the Alliance's interests and defense. To help him with this task, Varian regularly confers with Grand Admiral Jes-Tereth (commander of the Alliance's fleets), Alliance battlemasters, and diplomats.

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)[11]. 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[12], Varian Wrynn of Stormwind and the Council of Three Hammers of Ironforge maintain the Alliance in the Eastern Kingdoms.[13]

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
Gelbin Mekkatorque
The Council of Three Hammers
Western None None Jaina Proudmoore
Tyrande Whisperwind 		Jaina Proudmoore
Tyrande Whisperwind
Malfurion Stormrage

References

 
  1. ^ Alliance Player's Guide, 167
  2. ^ Grand Admiral of the Alliance
  3. ^ Darkmoon Faire Cataclysm Promotion: Fortune card
  4. ^ World of Warcraft manual, p.171
  5. ^ "Beginnings and Ends"
  6. ^ Stormpike's Delivery
  7. ^ http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/downloads/ssotd/images/screens/ss1327.jpg
  8. ^ The gnomes and Wildhammer dwarves are members of the Alliance. The furbolgs and pandarens are Independent though friendly to the Alliance.
  9. ^ A [42] Grimtotem Chiefs: Grundig Darkcloud
  10. ^ World of Warcraft: Issue 14
  11. ^ Alliance Player's Guide, ???
  12. ^ Alliance Player's Guide, 163
  13. ^ Inv misc book 08 [Hillsbrad Town Registry]

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