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List of Warcraft characters

This is an alphabetical list with the major and minor characters in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of games and books are set.

The characters featured here have been featured prominently at one time or another in the Warcraft universe, and commonly depicted as heroes or villains that contributed to the changes in the Warcraft universe and timeline.

List of Warcraft characters - Aedelas Blackmoore

Aedelas Blackmoore is a Human officer (alias Lieutenant Blackmoore) who captured the son of Durotan, and future Horde warchief, Thrall. Aedelas trained Thrall as a powerful gladiator. Finally, killed by Thrall himself for acts of tyranny against the Orcs and killing his own wife (Thrall's childhood friend) Taretha Foxton.

• Appears in Warcraft: Lord of the Clans

List of Warcraft characters - Aegwynn Magna Aegwynn

Aegwynn was the second-last Guardian who defeated the Titan Sargeras. She is the mother of the Last Guardian Medivh.

• Appears in the novelization Warcraft: The Last Guardian

List of Warcraft characters - Alextrasza

The queen of the Red dragons, she was held captive by an Orc Warlock named Nekros Skullcrusher, by means of a special artifact called the "Demon Soul".

She was able to escape her enslavement by the assistance of a young mage named Rhonin, and killed her former captor, thus ending the final bastion of Orc power during the Second War.

• Appears in Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy
• Appears in Warcraft: Day of the Dragon

List of Warcraft characters - Alleria Windrunner

Alleria Windrunner was a hero of Warcraft II, the sister of Sylvanas Windrunner, and Vereesa Windrunner, hero of the Day of the Dragon.

Alleria was featured in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal, where she is first escorted by the Paladin Turalyon and Danath to New Stormwind Keep. Then, she along with her allies are seen defending Human towns and fortifications from the oncoming Orc threat.

Her whereabouts after Beyond the Dark Portal are unknown, and is speculated to be either dead or barely made it to safety (as in the case of Khadgar and her companions). A huge statue stands in her honor at Stormwind during World of Warcraft, which seems to suggest that she died on Draenor when the world tore apart, but the statue's plaque indicates that her fate is unknown to those of Stormwind, and that she is simply assumed to be dead (effectively "Missing In Action".)

It has been speculated that she (as well as Khadgar and the other heroes lost in Draenor) may return in The Burning Crusade.

• Appears in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal

List of Warcraft characters - Aman`thul

Aman`thul, the Timeless One (also known as the Highfather), was one of the Titans that visited World of Azeroth to bring order. The Titans defeated the Old Gods and imprisoned them deep underground

When they completed their task, they charged the great dragons with watching over Kalimdor. Aman`thul imbued portion of his power on Nozdormu to guard time itself and police the ever-spinning pathways of fate and destiny.

List of Warcraft characters - Anduin Lothar

Anduin Lothar was Champion of King Llane of Azeroth, staunch defender of Azeroth until his death. Best friend to Medivh and Llane in their childhood days. From the fall of Azeroth to Lothar's death at the end of the Second War, he was Regent of Stormwind, ruling the Azerothien remnant in the place of the then-infant King Varrian Wrynn.

• Appears in Warcraft: Orcs and Humans
• Appears in Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness
• Appears in Warcraft: The Last Guardian

List of Warcraft characters - Anetheron

Anetheron was one of the four Nathrezim Dreadlords that held the Lich King captive and was one of the masterminds behind the Burning Legion's return. Anetheron was a ferocious Dreadlord and although not the greatest of the four, his powers were certainly formidable.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

List of Warcraft characters - Antonidas

Antonidas was a former Archmage and ruler of Dalaran. He taught the sorceress Jaina Proudmore Archmagi magics. Was later slain by the Death knight Arthas.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne

List of Warcraft characters - Anub'arak

Ancient king of the Nerubians, changed his loyalty to the Lich King, now defends Northrend for the Scourge. He saw Arthas safely through Northrend on his return to The Frozen Throne while The Lich King's power was waning.

• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne

List of Warcraft characters - Archimonde

Also known as the Defiler. Chosen by Sargeras as the leader of the first invasion of the Burning Legion. Slain during his assault upon The World Tree.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
• To appear in the Caverns of Time in World of Warcraft

List of Warcraft characters - Arthas Menethil

Son of King Terenas Menethil, former Prince and Paladin of the Kingdom of Lordaeron; soul taken by the Runeblade Frostmourne, and became a Death Knight. Now fused with the Ner'zhul the Lich King, he has become one of the most powerful beings the universe has ever seen. King of the Scourge, and technically still King of Lordaeron.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne

List of Warcraft characters - Arugal

Arugal was once a member of the Kirin Tor of Dalaran in the fictional Warcraft universe. However after the Scourge destroyed Dalaran he fled to Shadowfang Keep which resides above Pyrewood Village.

Once there, Arugal began to experiment on people, transforming them into werewolves known as Worgan.

• Appears in World of Warcraft as the instance boss in Shadowfang Keep.

List of Warcraft characters - Azgalor

A Pit Lord who took over leadership of the Pit Lords after the fall of Mannoroth. He participated on the Battle of Mount Hyjal and was seemingly slain.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

List of Warcraft characters - Azshara

Before and during the first coming of the burning legion, Azshara was queen of the Night elves. She became obsessed with the Arcane and Demonic Magics, eventually opening a portal for the demons' crossing into Azeroth. She formed a group of Arcane wizards to help her, named the Highborne. (In Richard A. Knaak's "War of the Ancients", The hero Wizard Rhonin and the dragon mage Korialstrasz [also known as Krasus, when in his human form] are transported back in time, where they change history)

• Appears in the Warcraft manuals.
• Also appears in the War of The Ancients Trilogy

List of Warcraft characters - Balnazzar

A Nathrezim Dreadlord, agent of the Burning Legion in Lordaeron. Took part in a coup to overthrow Arthas as head of the Scourge. Thought to have been slain by Varimathras under the orders of Sylvanas Windrunner, is actually still alive and currently heads the Scarlet Crusade.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
• Appears in World of Warcraft

List of Warcraft characters - Baine Bloodhoof

Baine Bloodhoof is the son of Tauren chieftan Cairne Bloodhoof and chief of Bloodhoof Village in Mulgore. If Cairne were to die or step down, it is believed that Baine will assume the role of chieftain of the tribes.

In the Bonus Orc Campaign of Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, Baine caused a great sense of worry and lethargy in his father when he was abducted by Centaurs.

• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
• Appears in World of Warcraft

List of Warcraft characters - Baron Rivendare

Baron Rivendare is a Death Knight who rules over the ravaged city of Stratholme. He is responsible for having corrupted many of the paladins of the Silver Hand and turning them into Death Knights.

• Appears in World of Warcraft

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List of Warcraft characters - Blackhand

Blackhand the Destroyer was leader of the Blackrock clan, father of Rend and Maim. Originally a Raider of the Sythegore Arm and Chieftain of the Blackrock Clan, Gul'dan made him Warchief of the Horde. While Chieftain, he was merely a puppet for Gul'dan and the Shadow Council. His base of operations was the Fortress at Blackrock Spire, featured in the Warcraft I scenarios (during the timeframe known as the First War).

He was overthrown and succeeded by Orgrim Doomhammer when Doomhammer discovered he was being used by Gul'dan.

• Appears in Warcraft: Orcs and Humans

List of Warcraft characters - Cairne Bloodhoof

Chieftain of the Tauren in Thunder Bluff, and a Shaman by nature. Father of Baine Bloodhoof. Cairne and his people were saved by Thrall and his warriors from the Centaur. He then honored their bravery by joining The Horde. He now leads his people from Thunderbluff, although he yearns for the day he can step down and retire to the wilds.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
• Appears in World of Warcraft

List of Warcraft characters - Captain Placeholder

Non playable character (NPC) in the World of Warcraft.

For a short time, transport between zones via boat was unstable from Menethil Harbor to Darkshore. Specfically, a bug in the game caused the boat to disappear while transitioning between zones, dumping its passengers into the open sea and to their deaths. Captain Placeholder was placed on the dock at Menetil Harbor as a temporary solution while boat transport was suspended pending a fix. Captain Placeholder would teleport players to the Darkshore dock instantly when asked. A similar NPC, with a different name, was placed at the Darkshore dock. Both NPC's were removed when the boats were fixed.

• Appears in World of Warcraft

List of Warcraft characters - Cenarius

The demi-god of the Night Elves who was slain by Grom Hellscream, who was under the influence of the demon bloodlust, being tricked into taking the spiked waters of a magical well and being submitted to the will of the Burning Legion. It should be noted that only the earthly manifestation of Cenarius was killed. His spirit lives on in the Emerald Dream, where he fights against the Nightmare that has consumed the Dream and the once-noble Green Dragonflight.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
• Appears in "Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy"

List of Warcraft characters - Chen Stormstout

Chen Stormstout is a Pandaren Brewmaster featured in the bonus campaign 'the Founding of Durotar' in the 'Frozen Throne'

He is encountered in the middle of the first act and sets Rexxar on a quest to find several ingredients for his brew. After Rexxar completes the quest, Chen offers his help to him and join his crew.

Also, in World of Warcraft, the player can discover an item called Chen's Empty Keg, which starts a quest to create Stormstout, Chen's famous brew.

• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne

List of Warcraft characters - Cho'gall

The first of the Ogre-Magi, Chieftain of the Twilight Hammer Clan and apprentice of Gul'dan, who tutored him before the invasion of Azeroth. More loyal to his master than to the Horde, Cho'gall later joined his Warlock master in his betrayal to Orgrim Doomhammer and sailed with him to the Tomb of Sargeras where Cho'gall was killed by the demons guarding the Tomb.

• Appears in Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness

List of Warcraft characters - C'thun

One of the primal Old Gods of Azeroth who were chained beneath the earth by the Titans in eons past. The Old Gods, who until this point have never been named, were beings of terrible power, and unfathomable evil. They lived only for malice and destruction which was facilitated by their Elemental Lieuteniants which included Ragnaros the Firelord. C'thun was responsible for the creation of the Qiraj and the Silithid armies they command.

It has been speculated that the Forgotton One mini-boss of The Frozen Throne was an imprisoned Old God similar to C'thun. In World of Warcraft, the Eye of C'thun appears as the final boss of the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj.

The name C'thun is likely a homage to H. P. Lovecraft's character, Cthulhu.

List of Warcraft characters - Daelin Proudmoore

Admiral Daelin Proudmoore is the father of the sorceress Jaina Proudmore and the ruler of the nation of Kul Tiras. He was killed by the Orcish Horde for posing a threat to the newfound nation of Durotar.

• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne

List of Warcraft characters - Danath Trollbane

Danath Trollbane is the nephew of Lord Thoras Trollbane of Stromgarde, and a mercenary who assisted in the Human defense of Stromgarde in the Second War.

Later, he became one of the heroes fighting alongside Alleria Windrunner and Turalyon.

• Appears in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal

List of Warcraft characters - Dentarg

Dentarg, an Ogre-Mage of the Shadowmoon Clan, is the right hand of the Shaman Ner'zhul. He was sent by his master to enlist Korgath Bladefist and his Shattered Hand clan to join forces with the Shadowmoon, Warsong and Bleeding Hollow Clans in their battle against the treacherous Bonechewers and Thunderlords. It is unknown whether he died in battle against the human expedition or was transformed into a Lich following the destruction of Draenor.

• Appears in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal

List of Warcraft characters - Detheroc

Detheroc is a Dreadlord (also known as the Nathrezim). He was betrayed by his brother, Varimathras, and killed by Sylvannas Windrunner.

• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne

List of Warcraft characters - Drek'thar

Drek'thar is a Frostwolf Shaman who taught Thrall about his roots. After helping to found the nation of Durotar, the elder shaman returned to the Frostwolf tribe in Alterac Valley to lead them against the encroaching Stormpike Dwarves who had begun excavations in the area.

• Appears in the novelization Warcraft: Lord of the Clans
• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
• Appears in World of Warcraft

List of Warcraft characters - Durotan

Father of the Warchief Thrall, allies with Orgrim Doomhammer. Previously cheiftain of the Frostwolf Clan which was banished by Ner'Zhul. Murdered by Rend and Maim, sons of Blackhand.

• Appears in the novelization Warcraft: Lord of the Clans

List of Warcraft characters - Edwin VanCleef

Head of the Stonemason's Guild and one of the peerless architects to help rebuild the city of Stormwind, VanCleef and his fellow Stonemasons were denied payment for their efforts after the First War. Standing with his fellow disenfranchised workers instead of accepting a bureaucratic position as a payoff, he formed the Defias Brotherhood to seek revenge against Stormwind. A master swordsman as well as a brilliant engineer, he leads the Defias from the labyrinthine Deadmines in their infiltration throughout the last human kingdom, recruiting allies amongst other disenchanted humans, and even goblins.

• Appears in the World of Warcraft

List of Warcraft characters - Elune

The Goddess of the Night (more specifically the Moon), venerated by the Night Elves.

List of Warcraft characters - Eranikus

A dragon of great power. Eranikus is a member of Ysera's Emerald Dragonflight who live between the mortal plane and the Emerald Dream where they watch over nature and the natural progression of life. Eranikus was one of the dragons that confronted the Atal'ai trolls in the Swamp of Sorrows and attempted to halt the summoning of the Blood God, Hakkar. With the outbreak of the "Emerald Nightmare," Eranikus has fallen into the same madness that many others of the Green dragonflight now wrestle with.

The Shade of Eranikus, an etheral projection of his actual self, is encountered as a boss in the Temple of Atal'Hakkar in World of Warcraft. The dragon, who you can briefly speak with through a quest, reveals his torment within the Emerald Dream. There is a substantial quest line involving Eranikus that has yet to be resolved. It is generally assumed that the true form of Eranikus will become a raid boss at some point and that his connection to Hakkar will reveal the source of the corruption in the Emerald Dream.

Recently during tests for the World of Warcraft 1.9 Patch, a server-wide alert rang out that stated: "Eranikus, Tyrant of the Dream, has entered our world!" supporting the theory that the dragon will at some point become a high level raid encounter.

• Appears in the World of Warcraft

List of Warcraft characters - Falstad Wildhammer

A dwarf of the Wildhammer clan who, along with Rhonin and Veressa Windrunner, were responsible for freeing Alextrazsa from the grip of Deathwing and the Demon Soul. Falstad currently resides at his ancestral home at Aerie Peak, presumably the head of the clan.

• Appears in the World of Warcraft
• Appears in the novelization Warcraft: Day of the Dragon

List of Warcraft characters - Lord Garithos

Lord Garithos was a human Knight and a regional commander of the surviving Alliance forces in Lordaeron following its conquest by the Scourge. Racist and self-important perhaps to the point of delusion, he despised both elves and dwarves, constantly mistreated Prince Kael'thas and even sentenced him to death for consorting with the Naga. During the Undead Civil War, the Dreadlord Detheroc took control over him and his forces' minds, thus greatly boosting Detheroc's armies. However, Sylvanas and Detheroc's brother, Varimathras, slew Detheroc, thus ending the mental control over Garithos and his forces. He was then forced to join forces with the Forsaken against Balnazzar, the last of Varimathras' brothers in order to reclaim the Capital City. After the victory at Lordaeron's capital, Garithos foolishly ordered Sylvanas Windrunner to leave Lordaeron, treating her in a way similar to the way he had treated Kael. However, as Sylvanas had planned from the very beginning of their "alliance", she ordered Varimathras to kill Garithos. Varimathras carried out her orders, and Garithos's leaderless army was quickly scattered. His corpse was eaten by ghouls.

• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne

List of Warcraft characters - Garona

Garona was a half-orc who served Gul'dan as an assassin for the Shadow Council. First appears in Warcraft: Orcs & Humans during an orc campaign mission when the player has to rescue her from capture. She is further discussed in the book The Last Guardian, where it's revealed that she acted as a diplomat between the early Horde invaders and the humans through Medivh. Serving Medivh, she meets a young Khadgar, still apprenticed under Medivh at the time, who distrusts her because of her Orc heritage. Over time, the two begrudgingly accept one another and even begin to form trust, trying to discover the truth behind the odd happenings in Karazhan, Medivh's tower. When Medivh loses himself to the power of Sargeras, Garona has a premonition that she will be the one to kill King Llane, and removes herself from further aiding Khadgar. She carries out her destiny, and carves out King Llane's heart, under the orders of the Shadow Council. After the First Great War, when Blackhand is usurped by Orgrim Doomhammer, the new Warchief tortures Garona into revealing the location of the Shadow Council, which is quickly dispatched, now seating Doomhammer as true ruler of the Horde. Garona disappears and is presumed dead; However, in the beta of World of Warcraft, she could be found as an NPC in Ravenhold Manor with the title "Grand Master of the Assassin's Guild", suggesting that she may have survived. She was quickly removed, but she may appear again in a later patch.

List of Warcraft characters - Gazlowe

Engineer Gazlowe is a Goblin who assists Thrall in constructing the new nation of Durotar. He is currently overseeing trade affairs at the port of Ratchet.

• Appears in the novelization Warcraft: Lord of the Clans
• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
• Appears in World of Warcraft

List of Warcraft characters - Finnall Goldensword

Finnall Goldensword is a second daughter of Admiral Proudmoore, born outside of his marriage when he had an affair with an elven sorceress named Kilnar Goldensword. The daughter, Finnall, was not made publicly known.

List of Warcraft characters - Genjuros

Genjuros was a hihgly skilled Blademaster of the Blackrock clan. He was slain in battle when the scourge attacked his camp in order to take control of a demon gate under the control of Genjuros.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

List of Warcraft characters - Grom Hellscream

Friend and companion of Thrall. Leader of the Warsong clan, rid the Orcs of their Demonic influence by killing Mannoroth. He died shortly after his victory, whispering to Thrall of his freedom. His real name is Grommash, and means 'Hearth of giant' in Orcish tongue. Thrall's seat of power in Durotar is named Grommash Hold in honor of his slain friend.

• Appears in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal
• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
• Referenced in World of WarCraft

List of Warcraft characters - Gul'dan

Student of Ner'zhul, obsessed with power, Gul'dan was the Warlock contacted by Medivh to open new worlds for invasion. He was killed along side Cho'gall by the Demons defending Sargeras' tomb.

• Appears in Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness
• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne

List of Warcraft characters - Hakkar the Soulflayer

Originally summoned millennia ago to strengthen and protect the Troll tribes of Stranglethorn Vale, Hakkar often demanded daily sacrifices and worse to appease him. Eventually, a few tribes realized Hakkar was using them to regain his full power in this world in order to conquer it all, and rebelled against him and his followers. In the bloody battle that ensued, Hakkar was banished and the Troll tribes splintered. Hakkar's followers were exiled from the tribes, but they did not stop in their quest to serve. They built the Temple of Atal'Hakkar in the remote Swamp of Sorrows to continue their pursuit of bringing the Soulflayer to rule Azeroth. Eventually, the Dragonflights caught wind of this, and caused the temple to sink into the swamp. But, this did not stop the fanatical followers of Hakkar. The Blood God of the Trolls, Hakkar was brought back into Azeroth by the Atal'ai priests, an influential sect of the Gurubashi. He now resides in Zul'Gurub, an ancient Gurubashi city, where he plans his conquest of the world. He is powered by the High Priest Aspects in the city.

• Appears in World of Warcraft

List of Warcraft characters - Illidan Stormrage

Brother of Malfurion Stormrage; a transformed Demon Hunter. Defeated by Arthas while attempting to kill the Lich King. Twisted by his lust for arcane magic, he now commands a great army from Outland which include Naga, Blood Elves, and Draenei. He has shut off all the portals on Outland in order to protect himself from both the Heroes of Azeroth and the wrath of the Burning Legion. During the time of the war of the Ancients, Illidans lust for magical power and jealousy of his twin brothers lover caused him to betay his Night elf allies and go to the burning legion. After the Night elf victory, he was imprisoned for 10,000 years. He was freed in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

• Appears in Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy
• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
• Appears in World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade

List of Warcraft characters - Jaina Proudmoore

Sorceress of the Kirin Tor, and student of the Archmage Antonidas. After the Scourge invaded Lordaeron, she led the Alliance survivors to Kalimdor and fought in the Battle of Mount Hyjal. After the defeat of the Burning Legion, she founded the human city of Theramore in the Dustwallow Marsh.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
• Appears in World of Warcraft

List of Warcraft characters - Jarod Shadowsong

Originally just a guard from the Night Elf city of Suramar, Jarod Shadowsong became the high commander of the combined Night Elf, Tauren, Earthen, and Furbolg armies during the War of the Ancients after the death of the previous commander, Lord Stareye. Unlike his predecessor, Jarod proved himself to be competent, and was instrumental in the eventual victory against the burning legion. He is the brother of Maiev Shadowsong.

• Appears in "Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy"

List of Warcraft characters - Jubei'Thos

Last leader of the Blackrock Orcs. Jubei'Thos was a blademaster of incredible skill and was known for painting his body to distinguish himself as leader of the Blackrock Clan. Jubei'Thos was defeated when Arthas and Kel'Thuzad, with the help of the Undead Scourge, invaded the Blackrock settlement and levelled it to the ground. When Jubei'Thos died, the Warlocks surrounding the Demon Gate were powerless to resist and fell at the might of the Scourge. Jubei'Thos was also responsible for raising many Red Dragons to fight for the Blackrock Orcs, but even these mighty creatures were powerless to defeat the terrible Undead.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

List of Warcraft characters - Kargath Bladefist

Chieftain of the Shattered Hand Clan. Loyal to Ner'zhul, overseer of the lands of Draenor during the invasion of Azeroth. Kargath Bladefist was the one-eyed, scythed handed chieftain of the Shattered Hand Clan. Kargath and the Shattered Hand Clan served Ner'zhul and the Horde by staying behind on Draenor and watching over the land while the Orcs waged war upon the Humans on Azeroth. After the Bleeding Hollow Clan returned from Azeroth, Kargath volunteered his clan to go into battle against the Humans. After entering Azeroth, Kargath and his clan were stranded when the majority of the portals back to Draenor were destroyed. Since then Kargath's activities are unknown.

• Appears in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal
• In World of Warcraft, Bladefist Bay off the coast of Durotar and the small outpost town of Kargath in the Badlands are presumably named in honor of Kargath Bladefist, which may mean that they are in memoriam, indicating Kargath's demise.

List of Warcraft characters - Kel'Thuzad

Former mage and member of the Kirin Tor; became obsessed with magic and necromancy until he joined the forces of the Lich King, Ner'zhul. He was responsible for spreading the plague that bolstered the ranks of The Scourge. He was slain by the Paladin Arthas, but was later ressurected by the Death Knight Arthas at the Sunwell in Quel'thelas. He is now even more powerful as a lich, and serves as Arthas' lieutenant. When Arthas was summoned back to the Frozen Throne by the Lich King, Kel'Thuzad served as steward and watched over Lorderon. He currently resides in the Naxxramas Necropolis above Stratholme where he conducts the Scourge throughout the Plaguelands.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne

List of Warcraft characters - Khadgar

Archmage who became Medivh's apprentice, he discovered the taint of Sargeras in Medivh and killed him (banished his soul) to prevent further damage to others. Responsible for overseeing the Dark Portal that connected both the Human and Orc worlds, he tried to seal the portal. In dwarven, his name means 'trust'. Was trapped on Draenor when it exploded, thought dead or lost. Appears in a live update coming out just before the release of the WoW expansion, asking for aid against the Burning Legion.

• Appears in Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness
• Appears in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal
• Appears in the novelization Warcraft: The Last Guardian
• Appears in World of Warcraft The Burning Crusade

List of Warcraft characters - Khanzo

A General of the Blackrock Clan Orcs and a rather skilled Blademaster. Like Genjuros, he was tutored by Jubei'Thos and was making progress, but was killed during the Undead Invasion of the Blackrock Orc Village. Khanzo was one of the first Blackrock Orc heroes to be killed and his death was a very painful and tormented one. Khanzo had headed up the Blackrock Scouts Division and was responsible for searching for human settlements to raid and making quick attacks on passing convoys of foolish wanderers.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

List of Warcraft characters - Khaz'goroth

Khaz'goroth is one of the Titans of the Pantheon. With the help of Eonar, patron of all lives, female Titan, he created the Dwarves to help him to shape the mountains. They failed when they first tried to create Dwarves, and so born were the Troggs.

List of Warcraft characters - Kil'jaeden

Known as the Deceiver. A supreme Demon Lord with dark magics, and powerful leader of the invasion of the Burning Legion. New master of Illidan.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne

List of Warcraft characters - Killrogg Deadeye

Leader of the Bleeding Hollow clan during the Second War. Loyal to his warchiefs, unfortunately was rounded up in internment camps after the wars.

• Appears in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal

List of Warcraft characters - Kilnar Goldensword

A skilled sorceress, member of the High Elves and native of Dalaran. Kilnar had several polite encounters with Daelin Proudmoore that lead to the birth of a half-elven daughter, Finall Goldensword. Kilnar raised her daughter by herself in Dalaran informing her daughter of her father when she came on age. Kilnar was killed by Arthas himself when the Scourge attacked Dalaran.

List of Warcraft characters - King Llane

King Llane was the King of Azeroth during the First War. Llane was the Supreme Commander of the Human Forces and was responsible for a number of victories over the Horde. However, he was murdered by Blackhand's assassin, Garona, which effectively threw the Human Forces into a state of disarray. Llane was a warm, kind and just leader and will be sorely missed by the people of Azeroth forever.

• Appears in Warcraft: Orcs and Humans

List of Warcraft characters - King Terenas Menethil

King of Lordaeron and father of Arthas Menethil. Forged the Alliance between Humans and the various races of Lordaeron. Was murdered by his own son who joined the Scourge due to the corruption of Frostmourne.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

List of Warcraft characters - Kurdran and Sky'ree

Kurdran, a Dwarven Rider and Sky`ree the Gryphon was a team who assisted in the defense of the human lands during the Second War. They were held prisoner by the Orcs at one point during the Second War.

• Appears in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal

List of Warcraft characters - Magtheridon

A Pit Lord of great power who ruled over Draenor (now Outland) and had under his power vast legions of Fel Orcs, Succubbi, Void Walkers, Doom Guards and even some Eredar. His power remained undisputed until he was overthrown by the combined forces of Illidan Stormrage, Prince Kael'thas, Lady Vashj and Akama and their blood elf, naga and draenei warriors. He is currently believed to be imprisoned in Hellfire Citadel in Outland.

• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne

List of Warcraft characters - Maiev Shadowsong

Night Elf Warden and jailor of Illidan Stormrage. Personally chosen by Malfurion Stormrage to be Illidan's watcher. Hated Tyrande for setting Illidan free, and blames her for all the things Illidan did when he was freed. Followed Illidan to Outland, and almost recaptured him before Illidan's followers rescued him. Hell bent on tracking the rogue Illidan down wherever he might run.

• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
• Appears in Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy

List of Warcraft characters - Mal'ganis

Mal'ganis was one of the Dreadlords sent by Tichondrius to transform humanity with the Plague of Undeath using infected grain. His servant Kel'Thuzad helped in spreading the plague, but was ultimately loyal to the Lich King. As the plague spread through the streets of Stratholme, Mal'ganis faced and confronted Arthas but lost and fled to the icy continent of Northrend. Arthas followed him and fought through the Undead ranks with the help of Muradin Bronzebeard and his Dwarven Expeditionary Corps. Arthas then recovered Frostmourne in a bid to defeat the Scourge and Mal'ganis. After recovering the accursed blade which killed Muradin when Arthas took it up, a mighty battle ensued and Arthas faced Mal'ganis at his Black Citadel. Mal'ganis was killed by Arthas, but Frostmourne transformed Arthas into a Death Knight and a servant of Ner'Zhul, the Lich King.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

List of Warcraft characters - Malfurion Furion Stormrage

Night Elf Druid, disciple of Cenarius, twin brother of Illidan Stormrage, and lover of Tyrande Whisperwind. Also known as "Shando" meaning the "Pure one"

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
• Appears in World of Warcraft
• Appears in Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy

List of Warcraft characters - Malygos

One of the five Dragon Aspects, he is the Hand of Magic and leader of the blue dragonflight. Once Neltharion the Earthwarder's closest friend, he and his flight led the attack against Neltharion when the once-noble black dragon betrayed the other dragonflights. The power of Neltharion's Demon Soul, however, completely decimated the blue dragonflight. The loss of his flight sent Malygos into despair and madness, and he lost all interest in the rest of the world. Malygos would not recover his sanity for 10000 years, when he would assist the other Aspects in freeing Alexstrasza, the Aspect of Life, and regain his powers when the Demon Soul was destroyed. It was only through the actions of the dragon-mage Krasus that the blue dragonflight was able to slowly grow once more, for he had saved what few blue dragon eggs he could when the magic that had protected them from the cold failed due to Malygos's neglect after he had gone mad.

List of Warcraft characters - Mannoroth

Mannoroth (also known as "Mannoroth the Destructor") was the leader of the Pit Lords and Archimonde's second in command. When the Burning Legion first invaded the world of Azeroth, Mannoroth battled against the demigod Cenarius. It was he who originally corrupted the Orcs by making them drink his burning demon blood. This was called the Blood Pact. Mannoroth was killed by the Orcish chieftain Grom Hellscream. Hellscream sacrificed himself to slay Mannoroth in an effort to free the Orcish race from the Blood Pact.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
• His skull can be seen in the Orc capital city of Orgrimmar in "World of Warcraft"
• A monument to Grom Hellscream has been erected on the site where he was slain in southern Ashenvale in "World of Warcraft"

List of Warcraft characters - Mazrigos

Mazrigos was a Far Seer and General in the Blackrock Clan. He headed up the "Blackrock Slavers" division and was very powerful in his lifetime. Mazrigos was defeated at the final battle of the Blackrock Clan when Arthas invaded the Demon-worshipping Orcs' village. Although not the most powerful Far Seer to ever exist, Mazrigos was a master of summoning powerful Dire Wolves to protect him and the Blackrock Orcs. But even these beasts of chaos could not save him from his brutal end.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

List of Warcraft characters - Medivh

Was once possessed by Sargeras, but the possession was discovered and purged by the Archmage Khadgar.

The Last Guardian of the world. Brought chaos into Azeroth, but was responsible for the defeat of the second invasion of the Burning Legion. His name means 'Keeper of secrets' in elven tongue.

• Appears in Warcraft I: Orcs & Humans
• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
• Appears in the novelization Warcraft: The Last Guardian
• Will appear in World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade

List of Warcraft characters - Mephistroph

One of the Dreadlords commanded by Tichondrius. Little is known about this Dreadlord, but what is certain is that he has a love for all things evil and wants nothing more than to tear the mortal world asunder.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

List of Warcraft characters - Muradin Bronzebeard

Muradin Bronzebeard was Prince Arthas' dwarven friend and head of an archaeological expedition to Northrend. He was killed when Arthas claimed Frostmourne, shattering its case and causing an ice fragment to strike Muradin. Muradin was the younger brother of King Magni Bronzebeard, the supreme ruler of the dwarves, and older brother to Brann, a reknowned dwarven explorer. Muradin was widely respected by Humans, Elves and especially the Dwarves and lived to the age of 221. Muradin was the former Ambassador of Khaz Modan and the Head of The Dwarven Archeological Society. Muradin was a noble yet voracious warrior and respected all forms of good in the world. Muradin always relied on the Light and did what he believed to be right and was a hero to all the mortal people of Azeroth. His dwarves survived to fight Arthas in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, but were defeated.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

List of Warcraft characters - Naz'grel

Naz'grel is the chief of the Horde's wolf-rider brigade, and Thrall's military advisor. As a veteran of the Second War and a former prisoner of the Alliance internment camps, Naz'grel despises the Alliance, and humans in particular. He views Thrall's continued insistance that the humans can be reasoned with to be a weakness, and feels that victory through war is the only way that the Alliance will end their persecution of the Horde. Naz'grel currently resides in Grommash Hold in Orgrimmar.

List of Warcraft characters - Nefarian

The son of Deathwing the Destroyer. Nefarian is a massive Black Dragon of incredible power. Sometimes referred to as "Blackwing." This maleific leviathan dwells within Blackrock Spire near the summit of the mountain. Upon his arrival at the Spire he entered into an alliance with Rend Blackhand, delusional "leader" of the remaining orcs on Azeroth. Nefarian is locked in combat with the Dark Iron Dwarves and their firey master, Ragnaros, for control of the mountain fortress. To facilitate his victory, Nefarian conducts vile experiments within the Spire, combining the essences of the other four flights to create his Chromatic Dragonflight, a horrid nightmare of magic and genetics.

To meddle in the affairs of humans, as most Black Dragons enjoy doing, Nefarian assumes the guise of Lord Victor Nefarius, a human dignitary.

• Appears in World of Warcraft

List of Warcraft characters - Nekros Skullcrusher Senior

Nekros Skullcrusher was one of the few Orcish warlocks who were not part of the Shadow Council, Nekros Skullcrusher never cared for his dark, magical calling. He considered himself more a warrior than a wizard, but his duty to his clan, and himself, demanded that he saddle his burden, especially when a human knight deprived him of half a leg. Nekros, being of the Dragonmaw Clan, was commissioned by his chieftain, Zuluhed, to bear the dark artifact known as the Demon Soul, which he would use to capture and contain Alexstrasza, the mighty Dragonqueen. They did just that, and Nekros became her warden in Grim Batol, using the Demon Soul to inflict unimaginable pain on her whenever she did not cooperate. When she chose to starve herself, he shattered an egg before her. Nekros continually abused her, both mentally and physically, especially after the Second War, when she became the only real weapon the Horde had against the Alliance. Her mates, however, were dying, and Nekros would soon have no further means of producing her children. Nekros was tricked by Deathwing into moving Alexstrasza into the open, where she was freed by her lover Korialstrasz, and the first thing she did was dispose of Nekros, burning him to cinders. His son Nek'rosh survived the massacre.

List of Warcraft characters - Nek'rosh Skullcrusher

The Dragonmaw Clan,after the Second War were not the same threat they were when they had dragons, but they're still fierce opponents. The Dragonmaws are now led by Chieftain Nek'rosh, son of Nekros Skullcrusher, who was the former head of the Dragonmaws years ago. Nekros used powerful magic to tame the Red Dragons, but when that magic failed him, Nekros was killed by the dragons and his son has vowed revenge against the dragons who slew his father. The dragons were not very happy with their old masters, and fiercely hunted the Dragonmaws. What few remained fled from Grim Batol and into the Mountains east of Whelgar's Excavation. Now they've gained strength, and have an encampment northeast of Menethil. Nek'rosh has built catapults and aims to lay siege to Menethil. And with the fighting in Dun Algaz, they would be effectively blocked from reinforcements.

List of Warcraft characters - Neltharion Deathwing

Neltharion the Earth Warder was one of the Dragon Aspects created to defend Kalimdor. After his betrayal of the Aspects, he became the dragon Deathwing. For a while, he became the ally of Ner'zhul and offered his black dragonflight to serve him.

• Appears in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal
• Appears in Warcraft: Day of the Dragon
• Appears in Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy

List of Warcraft characters - Ner'zhul Lich King

Ner'zhul was the mentor of Gul'dan and a powerful Shaman who made a pact with (and was corrupted by) Kil'Jaeden. Due to his failure in establishing a grand invasion of Azeroth, and for opening various portals to other worlds, he was punished by encasing him in the Frozen Throne. He became the Lich King and was ordered to create the Scourge and lead a second invasion into Azeroth. Became too powerful and independent for Kil'Jaeden to control. Fused with Arthas.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
• To appear in World of Warcraft

List of Warcraft characters - Nilas Arcanister

An Archmage of Dalaran who dwelled in the Quel'Thalassian Capital of Silvermoon. When the Undead Scourge laid siege to the city, Arcanister resisted in every way possible. Seeing that the battle was ending and that his comrades were far outnumbered, Arcanister fled with a handful of survivors to Dalaran in order to warn the Kirin Tor. When Arthas and Kel'Thuzad made their inevitable journey to Dalaran, the Mages were more than ready for them. The Mages had constructed a shield-type spell that drained the evil energy of the Undead Scourge and for a time the Undead were unable to attack the city. However, this spell had to be maintained by 3 Archmages, and Arcanister was one of them. Arcanister guarded the Gates of Dalaran and maintained the shield and held off the Scourge for a brief period. However, the Undead used devious tactics to combat the Wizards and humans of Dalaran and Arthas was eventually able to kill the Archmage. The other 2 mages resisted for a period but were also murdered by the teeming Undead Armies. With their deaths came the loss of Dalaran. Arcanister was a prolific and benevolent Mage who will be remembered as a hero of the Human Alliance forever.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

List of Warcraft characters - Nozdormu

Nozdormu the Timeless One was the head of the Bronze Dragonflight chosen by the Titan Pantheon to watch over the World of Azeroth. He was empowered to police time itself, and so he became "Master of the spinning roads of fate" and known as the Timeless One.

• Appears in the novelization Warcraft: Day of the Dragon
• Appears in Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy

List of Warcraft characters - Onyxia

Daughter of the black leviathan, Deathwing. Onyxia is the brood mother of the Black Dragonflight. She dwells in a molten cave near Dustwallow Marsh, keeping watch over her precious kin and wreaking havoc on the fledgeling human settlement at Theramore. The scheming dragon sometimes also takes on the guise of Lady Katrana Prestor, a human noble who acts as an advisor to the young king of Stormwind, Anduin Wrynn.

• Appears in World of Warcraft

List of Warcraft characters - Orgrim Doomhammer

Orgrim Doomhammer was the former Warchief of the Horde after Blackhand was overthrown. He was the one responsible for seizing power from Blackhand and slaughtering the Shadow Council. He was also a friend of Durotan. He fell in combat and was succeeded by Thrall who took up the legendary mace that bore his name. The Horde capital city of Orgrimmar is named in honor of this orcish hero.

• Appears in the novelization Warcraft: Lord of the Clans

List of Warcraft characters - Prince Kael'thas

Last of the Sunstrider dynasty. Prince of the High Elven kingdom of Quel'Thalas before it fell into the plaguelands of the Scourge. Now Leader of the Outland Blood Elves following Illidan and regrouping in Outland.

• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne

List of Warcraft characters - Ragnaros

Ragnaros the Great Firelord, is a boss in World of Warcraft who resides in the Molten Core. He was the fire lieutenant, the chief servant of an Old God, before the Titans imprisoned the evil Old Gods deep in the earth. Ragnaros is now free and commands the Dark Iron Dwarves, lesser fire and rock elementals, and 9 officers (Lucifron, Magmadar, Gehennas, Garr, Shazzrah, Baron Geddon, Sulfuron Harbringer, Golemagg, and Majordomo Executus). He strives to see the elementals once again rule Azeroth - his primary opponent is the mighty dragon Nefarian, with whom he fights for control of Blackrock Mountain.

• Appears in World of Warcraft

List of Warcraft characters - Razelikh the Defiler

Razelikh the Defiler the dreadlord is the final boss of a long chain quest of World of Warcraft in the Blasted Lands, who resides in the Rise of the Defiler. Those with the quest can teleport themselves up to the mountain and summon him.

• Appears in World of Warcraft

List of Warcraft characters - Rend and Maim

Rend and Maim were the sons of Blackhand, who continued to lead the Blackrock clan after their father's demise. They branched off into the Black Tooth Grin clan, wherein each member knocked out their own tooth as a show of loyalty and strength. They were at the final battle for the Portal at the end of the Second War. But with Doomhammer defeated and the Alliance troops rallying under Turalyon, they staged a retreat into Blackrock Spire, and holed themselves up within.

This began a war with the current residents - the Dark Iron Dwarves. The war raged for years within the mountain, with little ground gained on either side. Maim eventually died in the course of the war, leaving Rend to proclaim himself Warchief. He was soon visited by Nefarian and his black dragons, and with their help, drove the Dark Iron dwarves back into the depths, leaving the Spire to them.

• Appears in World of Warcraft
• Appears in Warcraft III

List of Warcraft characters - Rexxar

A half-orc, half-ogre Beastmaster who was instrumental in assisting the Horde in defending Durotar after the fall of the Burning Legion. His lineage is known as the "Mok'nathal", and he is rumored to be one of the last of them. He travels the land as an "outcast" with his animal companions. He is sometimes seen travelling with his bear "Misha" along the plains of Desolace, close to the Kodo Graveyard in World of Warcraft, and sometimes considered an outdoor raid boss.

• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
• Appears in World of Warcraft

List of Warcraft characters - Rhonin

Rhonin is a powerful human mage of the Kirin Tor, and the hero who saved Alexstrasza the Dragon Queen. Also played a role in stopping the first invasion by the Burning Legion after being transported back in time, thousands of years before the Orcs invaded Azeroth. Husband of Vereesa Windrunner.

• Appears in the novelization Warcraft: Day of the Dragon and the Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy.

List of Warcraft characters - Rokhan

Rokhan is a member of the Darkspear Tribe and a friend of Thrall.

• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
• Appears in World of Warcraft

List of Warcraft characters - Sargeras

Sargeras, a bronze-skinned Vanir Titan, used to be the champion of the Pantheon. Once he was sent to deal with two unknown demonic races, the Eredar and the Nathrezim. He managed to defeat them and imprison them. But due to the corruption of these demons, he went insane. He released the two demonic races from their prisons and allied with the Dark Titan. Sargeras then began invading worlds, becoming the leader and creator of the Burning Legion. His mortal avatar appeared before and was killed by the Guardian Aegwynn, but not before possessing her son Medivh. His spirit lay dormant within the young man for many years, corrupting him with subtle manipulations that culminated in the opening of the Dark Portal which brought the Orcs into Azeroth. Eventually, Medivh was killed and Sargeras' spirit exorcised by the mage Khadgar, and the half-orc Garona. It is not known if Sargeras' spirit survived.

• Appears in the novelization Warcraft: The Last Guardian.

List of Warcraft characters - Sen'jin

Sen'jin, witch doctor of the Darkspear Tribe, died in a conflict with the Sea Witch's minions, to free his people from their fear and servitude. With his last words, he swore his tribe to follow the leadership of Thrall.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

List of Warcraft characters - Shandris Feathermoon

Shandris Feathermoon was orphaned in the first war against the Burning Legion, and was taken care of by Tyrande. She later became the leader of the Feathermoon Stronghold.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
• Appears in World of Warcraft

List of Warcraft characters - Sylvanas Windrunner

Former Ranger General of Quel'Thalas, was slain by the Deathknight Arthas. He then raised her as a banshee. She has since escaped the power of the Lich King and is now the Banshee Queen and leader of the Forsaken.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
• Appears in World of Warcraft
• Appears In The War of the Ancients series

List of Warcraft characters - Tagar Spinebreaker

Tagar Spinebreaker was the leader of the cannibalistic Bonechewer Clan. Tagar Spinebreaker garbs himself in the innards of his enemies; that which he does not devour himself. Tagar is ruthless and bloodthirsty, craving only the heat of battle above all else. The Bonechewers stayed in Draenor during the First Crossing, but when the Second Crossing was imminent, the Bonechewers were attacked by the Shadow Moon Clan, for one of their captains possessed the Skull of Gul’dan as a trophy. Their camp was obliterated and the skull reclaimed. Soon after, Tagar, along with Fenris of the Thunderlords, decided to sojourn into Azeroth, rising to the challenge and succeeding where their predecessors failed. Ner’zhul refused their suggestions, and their Clans were slaughtered.

List of Warcraft characters - Taretha Foxton

Taretha Foxton was a childhood friend of Thrall the Orc Warchief, in the novelization Lord of the Clans. Thrall was taught about Human customs, traditions and behavior through the companionship and tutoring of Taretha. She died in the hands of her husband, Lieutenant Blackmoore, for helping Thrall; and was avenged by Thrall who destroyed Blackmoore during the siege of his fortress. Thrall became compassionate mostly due to the friendship shown to her by Taretha, who was the first human who treated him well.

• Appears in the novelization: Warcraft: Lord of the Clans

List of Warcraft characters - Teron Gorefiend

Teron Gorefiend was an Orc warlock and member of the Shadow Council until he was killed by Ogrim Doomhammer and later reincarnated in the body of a knight of Azeroth as one of Gul'dan's Death Knights. Following the defeat of the Horde in the Second War, Gorefiend took control of the surviving Death Knights who had remained on Azeroth (some others had already established on Draenor before the destruction of the Dark Portal). Gorefiend alligned himself with Ner'zhul hoping to use one of his portals to invade a world for the Death Knights alone to conquer. His fate remains unknown, but he was possibly killed when an elite group of the Alliance Expedition on Draenor attacked Fortress Shadowmoon.

It is widely speculated that Teron Gorefiend is now in residence at Karazhan, inhabiting Medivh's tower and possibly the source of the Worgen infestation in Duskwood.

• Appears in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal

List of Warcraft characters - Thrall

Son of Durotan, successor to Doomhammer. Visionary leader and Warchief of the Orcish Horde. Founded the nation of Durotar in Central Kalimdor. Wields the Legendary Doomhammer and maintains an uneasy truce with Jaina Proudmoore and the humans of Theramore.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
• Appears in World of Warcraft

List of Warcraft characters - Throk'Feroth

One of the six Blackrock Orc heroes and a General of the Blackrock Orcs under Jubei'Thos. Throk'Feroth was a great Far Seer whose life ended along with his Comrades when Arthas and Kel'Thuzad attacked their village. Throk'Feroth was one of the last heroes to die and did everything in his power to defend his Orcish compatriots. But his efforts were in vain as he was crushed beneath the machine of Undeath that had beset Lordaeron.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

List of Warcraft characters - Tichondrius

Foremost of the Dreadlords under Kil'jaeden. Was slain by Illidan Stromrage after he consumed the energies of the skull of Gul'dan.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

List of Warcraft characters - Tirion Fordring

Tirion was a Paladin of the Silver Hand who was at one time named the Master of Hearthglen. Unlike many strong-headed warriors of Lordaeron, Tirion did not view Orcs and other creatures as inherently evil and preferred to judge everyone by their actions and not their birthright. When he showed compassion to an exiled orc hermit and consequently saved him from execution, Tirion was ejected from the Silver Hand and, supposedly, had his powers stripped. However, while escaping from Stratholme with the wounded orc, Eitrigg, Tirion found his powerful abilities blessed by the Holy Light had not faded, and he was able to heal Eitrigg's grievous wounds and save him.

After living in exile for many years, Tirion Fordring's past caught up with him in the form of his son Taelan who had also been inducted into the Silver Hand, but fell to the zealous call of the Scarlet Crusade, becoming it's Highlord stationed in Hearthglen. After years of separation, Father and Son were nearly destined to meet but the High Inquisitor of the Scarlet Crusade murdered Taelan before the two could reconcile, throwing Tirion into a rage which ended in the death of the High Inquisitor and his guards.

Today Tirion still lives in isolation in the northwest corner of the Eastern Plaguelands. After the death of Taelan, he swore to take up the mantle held by Uther the Lightbringer and become the Lord of the Silver Hand and lead the Paladin order into the future. It is widely speculated that Tirion will somehow be involved with whatever mechanic yields the Paladin Hero Class.

• Appears in World of Warcraft
• Appears in Warcraft: Of Blood and Honor

List of Warcraft characters - Turalyon

Turalyon was a paladin who was involved in the human defense during the Second War, alongside Alleria Windrunner and Danath. Before that he was one of the paladins serving alongside Anduin Lothar, and seemingly the sole survivor of the ambush in which Lothar perished. His inability to save the great hero haunted Turalyon since that day.

• Appears in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal
• A memorial can be seen of him in front of the human city of Stormwind in World of Warcraft

List of Warcraft characters - Tyrande Whisperwind

High priestess of the Night Elves, and lover of Malfurion Stormrage.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
• Appears in World of Warcraft
• Appears in Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy

List of Warcraft characters - Uther

Uther the Lightbringer was the first Paladin of Azeroth and was the mentor of Prince Arthas Menethil until he was betrayed and killed by Arthas during the Third Great War. Uther was regarded as one of the greatest human warriors to have ever lived and was seen as a hero by all races of men throughout the lands of Lordaeron and Azeroth itself. Uther was the founder of the Knights of the Silver Hand and lived to the age of 64.

• Appears in Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness
• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
• His tomb can be seen in World of Warcraft.

List of Warcraft characters - Varimathras

Varimathras is the co-ruler of The Forsaken. He is a Dreadlord, a race of demons from the Twisting Nether used as commanders for the invasions of the Burning Legion. With the fall of the Legion at the Battle of Mt. Hyjal, he and several of his brothers were abandoned in the Plaguelands at the Ruins of Lordaeron. They had no news of the defeat of the Legion, and continued to rule over the undead stationed there while waiting for further instructions from Archimonde the Defiler. Their fortifications were assaulted during the Undead Civil War by the forces of the Forsaken and their leader Sylvanas Windrunner, and he was captured by the Dark Lady. Out of cowardice, he swore fealty to her in order to preserve his own life and assisted her in the destruction of the Dreadlords Balnazzar and Detheroc. He personally killed his brother Balnazzar, leader of the Plaguelands' Legion forces. Since then he has assisted Sylvannas in her rise to power as ruler of the Forsaken, and co rules with her from the Undercity. He runs the day to day affairs of the undead faction, monitoring the progress of the Forsaken's war against the Scourge and the Scarlet Crusade.

• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
• Appears in World of Warcraft

List of Warcraft characters - Lady Vashj

Leader of the Naga ranks and one of Illidan's most trusted lieutenants.

• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
• Appears in Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy

List of Warcraft characters - Vereesa Windrunner

Vereesa Windrunner is the sister of Alleria and Sylvanas Windrunner. She is married to Rhonin the mage.

• Appears in the novelization Day of the Dragon

List of Warcraft characters - Vol'jin

A troll witch doctor of the Darkspear Tribe, former apprentice of the Troll witch doctor Sen'jin. Ally to Thrall and the Horde.

• Appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
• Appears in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
• Appears in World of Warcraft

List of Warcraft characters - Lord Xavius

Lord Xavius was a former Night Elf who ascended through the Quel'dorei to be the Counselor to Queen Azshara. Intrigued by the art of magic, he worked his way through the Highborne with such dedication that he gave up his own eyes for magical orbs allowing him to understand his art better. He led the creation of the portal that would allow Sargeras to venture into Kalimdor. He was sent to stop Malfurion Stormrage and Tyrande Whisperwind from meeting with Cenarius, but when they met and battled at the shore of the Well, Xavius was bested, and thrown into the deadly waters. But as his body sank into the Well, he was visited by the spirit of Sargeras, who resurrected him as the first Satyr, and sent him into the world to fill the ranks of the Legion.

• Appears in the novelization War of the Ancients: The Well of Eternity

List of Warcraft characters - Ysera

Ysera the Dreamer is one of the five Dragon Aspects that watch over the world of Azeroth. The green dragon and younger sister to Alexstrasza, she was empowered by the titan Eonar to be bound to the Emerald Dream in an eternal trance to forever watch over the wilds and the druids in the Emerald Dream. In her "human" form, Ysera is always seen with her eyes closed, as she is eternally dreaming. She opened her eyes only twice: during the battle with Deathwing after the destruction of the Demon Soul, and upon the death of her lover, Malorne, which included the slaughter of an incredible amount of demons.

• Appears in Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy
• Appears in the novelization Warcraft: Day of the Dragon

List of Warcraft characters - Zul'jin

Forest Troll leader, helpful in instrumenting and coordinating attacks against the Alliance on Azeroth during the Second War. His whereabouts are currently unknown, but many trolls wait in anticipation for the day that Zul'jin returns, heralding it as a new beginning for the tribes.

• Appears in Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness

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