Day of the Dragon

Day of the Dragon
Author(s)	Richard A. Knaak
Artist(s)	Samwise Didier
Pages	378
Publisher(s)	Pocket Star (Simon & Schuster)
Publication date	February 2001
Retail price	US: $7.99 CAN: $10.99 UK: £5.99
ISBN 10	ISBN 0671041525
ISBN 13	ISBN 9780671041526

This article contains lore taken from Warcraft novels, novellas, or short stories.

Day of the Dragon is a novel by Richard A. Knaak which takes place in the Warcraft universe after the Second War. It narrates about the freeing of the Dragonqueen Alexstrasza from the Dragonmaw clan carried out by the Dalaran mage Rhonin and his companions.

An audiobook version read by Dick Hill was released in December, 2008.

Back-of-book description

In the mist-shrouded haze of the past, the world of Azeroth teemed with wondrous creatures of every kind. Mysterious Elves and hardy Dwarves walked among tribes of man in relative peace and harmony—until the arrival of the demonic army known as Burning Legion shattered the world's tranquillity forever. Now Orcs, Dragons, Goblins, and Trolls all vie for supremacy over the scattered, warring kingdoms—part of a grand, malevolent scheme that will determine the fate of the world of

WARCRAFT

A terrifying upheaval among the highest ranks of the world's Wizards sends the maverick mage, Rhonin, on a perilous journey into the Orc-controlled lands of Khaz Modan. What Rhonin uncovers is a vast, far-reaching conspiracy, darker than anything he ever imagined—a threat that will force him into a dangerous alliance with ancient creatures of air and fire if the world of Azeroth is to see another dawn.

DAY OF THE DRAGON

An original tale of magic, warfare, and heroism based on the bestselling, award-winning electronic game from Blizzard Entertainment.

Characters

Dragonmaw clan Brogas Nekros Skullcrusher Torgus Zuluhed Forest trolls Gree Hulg Shnel Vorsh Goblins Kryll Nullyn Voyd Great Aspects File:IconSmall DragonBlack Small.gif Deathwing / Lord Prestor File:IconSmall DragonBlue Small.gif Malygos File:IconSmall DragonBronze Small.gif Nozdormu File:IconSmall DragonGreen Small.gif Ysera File:IconSmall DragonRed Small.gif Alexstrasza

Hill dwarves Gimmel Joj Narn Rom Kirin Tor Drenden File:20071108031635!IconSmall HighElf Male.gif Krasus / Korialstrasz Modera Rhonin Other unnamed members of the Kirin Tor feature prominently also. Knights of the Silver Hand Christoff Duncan Senturus Jakob Meric Roland Wexford Red dragonflight File:IconSmall DragonRed Small.gif Alexstrasza File:IconSmall DragonRed Small.gif Korialstrasz / Krasus File:IconSmall DragonRed Small.gif Tyranastrasz File:IconSmall DragonRed Small.gif Zarasz

Royalty of the Alliance File:IconSmall Human Boy Small.gif Prince Arthas Princess Calia Daelin Proudmoore Lord Prestor / Deathwing Genn Greymane King Terenas Thoras Trollbane Wildhammer clan Falstad Dragonreaver Glodin Molok Tupan Note: The book describes these characters as wild dwarves, mountain dwarves, and Aerie dwarves. High elves Vereesa Windrunner Mounts File:IconSmall Gryphon Small.gif Hestra Mentioned Dagath Medivh Orgrim Doomhammer

Locations

• Alterac Mountains
  • Dalaran
• Hillsbrad Foothills
  • Hasic
  • Juroon
• Wetlands
  • Grim Batol

Fan campaign

An unofficial Warcraft III campaign has been made to cover the events in this book.