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{{Infobox Horde}}<!--Attempting to replace this template with a similar one to bypass the discussion process will be considered vandalism.-->
 
 
:''The Horde is made up of orcs, forsaken, tauren, trolls, blood elves, and most recently, goblins. Misunderstood and cast aside, these diverse and powerful races strive to overcome their differences and unite as one in order to win freedom for their people and prosper in a land that has come to hate them.''
 
:''In the Horde, action and strength are valued above diplomacy, and its leaders earn respect by the blade, wasting no time with politics. The brutality of the Horde's champions is focused, giving a voice to those who fight for survival.''<ref>''Darkmoon Faire Cataclysm Promotion: Fortune card''</ref>
 
 
The '''Horde''' is one of the two major political [[faction]]s of the mortal races in [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]], its counterpart being the [[Alliance]]. The Horde, a faction led by off-worlders and composed of outsiders has survived these obstacles by bonding together, fighting as family, comrades, or even uneasy allies.<ref>"[[Beginnings and Ends]]"</ref>
 
[[File:HordeLogo.jpg|thumb|Horde Logo]]
 
 
== Members==
 
=== Major members ===
 
Major member races include:
 
 
* {{Race|Orc|notext}} The ''' [[orc (playable)|orcs]]''' of [[Durotar]].
 
[[File:OrcCrest.jpg|thumb|right|The Orcish Icon of Battle]]
 
** The surviving orcs of Azeroth's [[First War|First]], [[Second War|Second]] and [[Third War|Third]] Wars, who were released by [[Thrall]] from the [[Internment camps]] of [[Lordaeron]] and led by him to form their new destiny in [[Kalimdor]] while attempting to re-embrace their once honorable, shamanistic ways and fight the corruption of [[Fel|demonic]] [[magic]].
 
** Led by Warchief [[Garrosh Hellscream]], named by Thrall to succeed him in the wake of the Cataclysm.
 
*** Lesser leaders include: {{npc||Varok Saurfang}}, {{npc||Drek'Thar}} and more recently {{npc||High Warlord Cromush}}.
 
** Capital is [[Orgrimmar]] in [[Durotar]].
 
** They also have camps in the [[Barrens]], [[Ashenvale]], [[Stranglethorn Vale]], [[Arathi Highlands]], [[Badlands]], [[Swamp of Sorrows]] and [[Azshara]]. Since the reopening of the [[Dark Portal]], the orcs have expanded into their former homeworld of Draenor (now [[Outland]]), with encampments in [[Hellfire Peninsula]], [[Terokkar Forest]], [[Nagrand]], the [[Blade's Edge Mountains]] and [[Shadowmoon Valley]]. Recently expanded into [[Northrend]], with massive fortresses and outposts in the [[Borean Tundra]], the [[Dragonblight]], and the [[Grizzly Hills]].
 
** Members of the orc [[clan]]s that have joined Thrall:
 
*** [[Frostwolf clan]] - Thrall's own clan, led by [[Farseer]] {{npc||Drek'Thar}} since the death of its last affirmed chieftain, [[Durotan]]. The Frostwolf clan is the largest concentration of orcs in the [[Eastern Kingdoms]], residing in [[Alterac Valley]] since their exile by Gul'dan decades earlier.
 
*** [[Warsong clan]] - Led by {{npc||Garrosh Hellscream}}, these orcs have largely settled in [[Ashenvale Forest]].
 
*** [[Bleeding Hollow clan]] - The clan returned to Draenor after the Second War, but as it was torn apart some members crossed safely into Azeroth at the same time as the Warsong clan. They were captured and later rescued from the internment camps, and now they serve the new Horde. Additionally they have a notable presence in the [[Mag'har]] including their Chieftain {{npc||Jorin Deadeye}}.
 
*** [[Burning Blade clan]] - The [[blademaster]]s were once part of the Burning Blade, although the clan consumed itself in the throes of demonic corruption, these few swordsmen are still part of the Horde.<ref>''[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos|Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos - manual]]'', 84</ref>
 
*** [[Shattered Hand clan]] - The Azerothian part of the clan have joined Thrall and serve as the Horde's guild of assassins.
 
*** [[Blackrock clan]] - {{npc||Eitrigg}} and {{npc||Varok Saurfang}} are known members of the new Horde, {{npc||Bloodeye Redfist}} went with {{npc||Reghar Earthfury}} to [[Kalimdor]] with the new Horde,<ref>[[Prologue]]</ref> besides these individuals there were banners of this clan in some encampments during the [[Third War]].<ref>{{ref game |title=Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos |expansion= |campaign=[[Eternity's End]] |mission=[[The Awakening of Stormrage]] |zone= |npc= |quote= |quest= }}</ref>
 
*** [[Dragonmaw Clan]] - The Dragonmaw clan residing in the [[Twilight Highlands]], led by [[Warlord Zaela]], have recently joined the new Horde<ref>[[Quest:Negotiations Terminated]]</ref>
 
**** {{RaceIconExt|DragonBlack}}{{RaceIconExt|DrakeBlack}} The Dragonmaw have enslaved members of the [[Black Dragonflight]] to serve them as mounts
 
*** [[Rageroar clan]] - A newly created clan that was assaulting Northwatch hold. It is destroyed at the end of the Alliance questline<ref>[[Quest:Silencing Rageroar]]</ref>.
 
*** [[Shadowmoon Clan]] - Shadowmoon scouts are seen fighting for the New Horde at Shadowmoon Village.
 
** {{RaceIconExt|Wolf}} The orcs have a special bond with wolves. They serve as mounts for the orcs and are often seen as their symbol, especially the Frostwolves.
 
 
* {{Race|Jungle Troll|notext}} The [[jungle troll|jungle]] '''[[troll (playable)|trolls]]''' of the [[Darkspear]] tribe.
 
[[File:TrollCrest.jpg|thumb|right|The Troll Icon of Shadows]]
 
** Originally from a small chain of islands in the [[Great Sea]]. Eventually joined Thrall’s journey to Kalimdor and moved to the [[Echo Isles]], but were then rooted out by the [[Kul Tiras]] marines. They are forever indebted to the orcs for saving their tribe and giving them a home.
 
** Led by [[Shadow hunter]] {{npc||Vol'jin}}, son of the former leader {{npc||Sen'jin}}.
 
*** Lesser leaders include: {{npc||Vanira}} the shaman and {{npc||Zen'tabra}} the druid.
 
** Capital is [[Darkspear Isle]], the largest of the [[Echo Isles]], off the coast of [[Durotar]].
 
*** Prior to the reclamation of the Echo Isles, [[Sen'jin Village]] in mainland Durotar was the main Darkspear settlement. Other troll settlements are located in [[Ashenvale]], [[Stonetalon Mountains]] and [[Desolace]]. They also control both of the Horde outposts ([[Swamprat Post]] and [[Zabra'jin]]) in the [[Zangarmarsh]] in [[Outland]].
 
** The [[Ravasaur Trainers]] in [[Un'goro Crater]] are a group of Darkspear troll elite raptors riders that provide their mounts to members of the Horde who prove themselves able to survive the creature's poison.
 
** The trolls use {{RaceIconExt|Raptor}}[[raptor]]s and {{RaceIconExt|Bat}}[[bat]]s as riding mounts.
 
 
* {{Race|Tauren|notext}} The '''[[tauren (playable)|tauren]]''' of [[Mulgore]].
 
[[File:TaurenCrest.jpg|thumb|right|The Tauren Icon of the Earth Mother]]
 
** A race of noble creatures, native to [[Kalimdor]], who befriended the orcs and offered them spiritual guidance and aid.
 
** Led by High Chieftain {{npc||Baine Bloodhoof}}, following the death of his father {{npc||Cairne Bloodhoof||Cairne}}.
 
** Lesser leaders include: [[Archdruid]] {{npc||Hamuul Runetotem}}.
 
** Capital is [[Thunder Bluff]] in Mulgore.
 
*** They also have camps in the [[Barrens]], [[Thousand Needles]], [[Stonetalon Mountains]], [[Desolace]], [[Feralas]] and [[Felwood]]. They have also sent ambassadors to their cousins, the [[taunka]], in Northrend.
 
**The [[Sunwalker]]s are the paladins who take their power from [[An'she]], created and led by {{NPC||Aponi Brightmane}} and {{npc||Tahu Sagewind}}.
 
** {{RaceIconExt|Kodo}}They lend their mighty [[kodo]] beasts to the Horde's efforts.
 
** Various (if not all) tauren [[tribe]]s have joined Cairne:
 
*** [[Bloodhoof tribe]] - The first Tauren tribe to side with the Horde, they are led by {{NPC||Baine Bloodhoof}} in the wake of his [[Cairne Bloodhoof|father's]] death at the hands of {{npc||Magatha Grimtotem}}.
 
*** [[Ragetotem tribe]] - Proud [[warrior]]s and the fiercest of [[Thunder Bluff]]. Formerly led by [[Sark Ragetotem]].
 
*** [[Dawnstrider tribe]] - Experienced enchanters and skilled shamans.
 
*** [[Runetotem tribe]] - Led by {{npc||Hamuul Runetotem}}, these tauren have recently discovered the ways of the druid.
 
*** [[Highmountain tribe]] - A tribe with several notable members who fought (and still fight) against the Burning Legion. Led by {{NPC||Sulamm}} and {{NPC||Ornamm}}. {{NPC||Trag Highmountain}} is a former member of the [[tribe]].
 
*** [[Skychaser tribe]] - The spiritual leaders of the tauren shaman. They were nearly wiped out during the Grimtotem coup to take over Thunder Bluff.
 
*** [[Thunderhorn tribe]] - Most of the Thunderhorn tribe are hunters, the greatest among the tauren.
 
*** [[Grimtotem tribe|Thunder Bluff Grimtotem tribe]] - The Grimtotem tauren that survived the battle at [[Thunder Bluff]] and chose to follow {{NPC||Jevan Grimtotem}} and ally with the Horde.
 
*** [[Cloudsong tribe]] – They picked up the role of spiritual leaders of the tauren shamans after the Skychaser tribe was nearly wiped out.
 
*** [[Eagletalon tribe]] – This tribe hunts the harpies of Mulgore.
 
*** [[Mistrunner tribe]] – The Mistrunners tribe is dedicated to the druidic path and seeks to heal the earth and ease the suffering of the Earthmother.
 
*** [[Stonehoof tribe]] – The Stonehoof are the most talented smiths among the tauren.
 
*** [[Wildmane tribe]] – This tribe has largely joined the Runetotem in seeking the ways of the druid.
 
*** [[Winterhoof tribe]] – The Winterhoof tribe represents some of the greatest herbalists and alchemists the tauren have to offer.
 
*** [[Stonespire]] Tribe - A tauren tribe that lived in the Southern Barrens. Most were killed by the forces of [[Bael'dun Keep]] but there are a few survivors.
 
 
* {{Race|Forsaken|notext}} The '''[[undead (playable)|undead]]''' of [[Lordaeron]].
 
[[File:ForsakenCrest.jpg|thumb|right|The Undead Icon of Torment]]
 
** Known as the [[Forsaken]], this group of [[undead]] was released from the control of the {{npc||Lich King}} and have entered into an alliance of convenience with the other members of the Horde.
 
*** The group also consists of other undead creatures, such as the [[val'kyr]], that chose to join the Forsaken after the Lich King's death.
 
** Led by the Banshee Queen {{npc||Sylvanas Windrunner}}.
 
*** Lesser leaders include: {{npc||Faranell||Master Apothecary Faranell}}, {{npc||Nathanos Marris||Nathanos Blightcaller}} and formerly {{NPC||Varimathras}} and {{NPC||Putress}}.
 
** Capital is the [[Undercity]], beneath the [[Ruins of Lordaeron|ruined City of Lordaeron]] in [[Tirisfal Glades]].
 
** They also have holdings in [[Silverpine Forest]] and the [[Hillsbrad Foothills]], as well as towns in the [[Howling Fjord]] and the [[Dragonblight]] in [[Northrend]].
 
** The [[Royal Apothecary Society]] - a faction of forsaken alchemists trying to create a new plague to wipe out the [[Scourge]] and, perhaps, humanity.<ref>''[[Arthas: Rise of the Lich King]]'', p247</ref> Led by {{NPC||Faranell}}.
 
** The [[Deathguard]] are the bulk of the Forsaken military force. They are mostly stationed in the [[Tirisfal Glades]], [[Silverpine Forest]], and the [[Hillsbrad Foothills]], as well as Forsaken outposts in [[Northrend]]. Leader officially unknown, possibly {{npc||Sylvanas}} herself.
 
** The [[Cult of the Forgotten Shadow]] is the official forsaken religion. None is the official leader but the organization have minor characters that have a little major influence over it, also could being as secondary leaderships like {{npc||Ilius}} and {{NPC||Aelthalyste}}.
 
** The [[Deathstalkers]] are the forsaken [[guild]] of [[assassin]]s and [[rogue]]s led by {{npc||Varimathras}}, before his betrayal and [[Dreadlord Insurgents|insurgency]]. Current leader is unknown, but could possibly be {{npc||Aleric Hawkins}} (ironicaly due to his blatant insistence that he is not).
 
** The Forsaken contribute {{RaceIconExt|Bat}} [[Vampire Bat]]s and {{RaceIconExt|SkeletalHorse}} [[Skeletal Horse]]s to the horde forces and use them as mounts. These are regular beasts with no sentient mind.
 
** {{Race|LeperGnome|notext}} A few [[leper gnomes]] have sworn fealty to Sylvanas. Some notable gnomes include {{npc||Ganoosh||Ganoosh}} and {{npc||Apprentice Crispin||Apprentice Crispin}}.
 
** Various types of Forsaken that broke free from the Lich King with them, including:
 
*** {{Race|Undeadelf|notext}} Various former [[high elven]] citzens who follow the Banshee Queen.
 
*** {{RaceIconExt|Banshee}} {{npc||Sylvanas Windrunner||Sylvanas}} has many [[banshee]] allies and is known as the banshee queen.
 
*** {{RaceIconExt|Val'kyr}} Following the death of the evil {{npc||Lich King}}, many [[val'kyr]] were conscripted by Sylvanas to raise slain enemies as Forsaken.
 
*** {{RaceIconExt|Abomination}} The Forsaken keep a large amount of [[abomination]]s in their service.
 
*** In her campaign missions in [[Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne]], Sylvanas was able to produce Obsidian Statues, [[ghouls]], and later [[Crypt fiend|Crypt Fiends]], [[Gargoyle|Gargoyles]], and [[Frost wyrm|Frost Wyrms]]. However of these undead, only forsaken zombies made an appearance in WoW and then it was [[Algernon|only one]].
 
 
* {{Bc-inline}} {{Race|Blood elf (playable)|notext}} The '''[[blood elf (playable)|blood elves]]''' of [[Quel'Thalas]].
 
[[File:Icon of Blood.jpg|thumb|right|The Blood Elven Icon of Blood]]
 
** A group of former [[high elf|high elves]] shunned for their magic addiction and betrayed by members of the Alliance, turned to the Horde to help them reach Outland and achieve their destiny. These elves have a strong alliance with the [[Forsaken]] with whom they share a similar fate and former denizens (high elven banshees and [[dark ranger]]s).
 
** Led by {{npc||Lor'themar Theron}}, Regent Lord of Quel'Thalas.
 
*** Lesser leaders include: [[Ranger-general of Silvermoon|Ranger General]] {{NPC||Halduron Brightwing}}, {{NPC||Grand Magister Rommath}}, {{NPC||Lady Liadrin}} and more recently {{NPC||Tae'thelan Bloodwatcher}}.
 
** The [[Magisters]], Quel'Thalas' primary magic users. Led by [[Rommath]].
 
** The [[Blood Elven]] [[Farstriders]], a group of blood elves dedicated to safeguarding their homeland from all outside threats. Led by [[Halduron]].
 
** The [[Blood Knights]], Silvermoon's order of blood elf paladins. Led by [[Liadrin]].
 
** A number of the [[Sunfury]] forces have since returned home to Quel'Thalas, following the betrayal of {{NPC||Kael'thas}} to the [[Burning Legion]].<ref>[[In the Shadow of the Sun]]</ref>
 
** The [[Reliquary]], a group of examiners and archaeologists out to give the Horde a monopoly on magical artifacts. Led by [[High Examiner Tae'thelan Bloodwatcher]].
 
** Capital is [[Silvermoon City]] in [[Eversong Woods]], in northern [[Quel'Thalas]].
 
** They also have holdings in the [[Ghostlands]], alongside the Forsaken and an encampment in [[Hellfire Peninsula]] in Outland, to support blood elf pilgrims traveling through the Dark Portal from Azeroth.
 
** The Blood Elves have long been using {{RaceIconExt|Hawkstrider}} [[hawkstrider]]s and {{RaceIconExt|Dragonhawk}}[[dragonhawk]] mounts.
 
 
* {{C-inline}} {{Race|Goblin (playable)|notext}} The '''[[goblin (playable)|goblins]]''' of the [[Bilgewater Cartel]].
 
[[File:Goblin-Icon.jpg|thumb|right|The Goblin Icon of Kezan]]
 
** With the Cataclysm consuming their home island of [[Kezan]], the goblins of the Bilgewater Cartel are shipped across the sea, intended for slave labor in Azshara, when they are caught in a naval crossfire between an Alliance fleet and a single Horde vessel off the [[Lost Isles]]. While there, they are attacked by the [[Alliance]] and ally with the orcs to defeat both their mutual foe, the hostile natives of the Lost Isles, and dissent from within their own ranks.
 
**Led by [[Trade Prince]] {{npc||Jastor Gallywix}}.
 
***Lesser Leaders include: {{npc||Boss Mida}} and [[Uncle Bedlam]]
 
**Current home is [[Bilgewater Harbor]] in the heavily-reshaped [[Azshara]].
 
*** The goblins also have a [[Goblin Slums|district]] led by [[Boss Mida]] within the orcish capital of Orgrimmar.
 
** {{RaceIconExt|Trike}} Like the gnomes, the goblins are masters of engineering and have built trikes - essentially three-wheeled motorcycles - to serve as their mounts.
 
** {{RaceIconExt|Hobgoblin}} [[Hobgoblin]]s, huge chemically altered goblins have come with the goblins. In-game goblins can summon them to access the [[bank]].
 
 
=== Horde Forces ===
 
;Azeroth
 
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:
 
* [[Frostwolf clan]] – This clan settled in the [[Alterac Mountains]] attempting to claim the area for their own, however the [[Stormpike]] Dwarves have historic connections to the land dating back before the orcs arrival leading to a confrontation.
 
* [[Defilers]] – A force of [[Forsaken]] sent to gather resources of [[Arathi Basin]], found themselves fighting a vicious war with the [[League of Arathor]], humans who are native to the land of [[Arathi]] who in turn are fighting to gather resources for the Alliance.
 
* [[Warsong Outriders]] – Following the Third War, the [[Warsong clan]] that invaded [[Ashenvale]] and began deforestation have not ceased their operation and have come into direct conflict with the [[Silverwing Sentinels]] who are bent on protecting their ancestral homeland.
 
* [[Hellscream's Reach]]- An elite Horde regiment comprised solely of veterans of multiple tours of duty. Handpicked by Garrosh himself, he has commanded them to take complete control of [[Tol Barad]].
 
 
;Outland
 
* [[Thrallmar]] - is the name for the Horde expeditionary forces to [[Outland]], who quickly found many native allies. These brave warriors of the horde are led by {{NPC||Nazgrel}}, and consist of all the Horde races.
 
** The expedition's settlements are scattered all over Outland's zones, except Nagrand and Netherstom.
 
* {{Race|Mag'har|notext}} [[Mag'har]] [[Orc]]s - The [[Mag'har]] are orcs from various clans that escaped corruption and remained in Outland throughout all three wars. They are led by {{NPC||Greatmother Geyah}}, Thrall's Grandmother. Other notable members are {{npc||Dranosh Saurfang}}, {{npc||Garrosh Hellscream}}, and {{npc||Jorin Deadeye}}.
 
* {{Race|Mok'nathal}} [[Mok'nathal]] [[Half-ogre]]s - This clan of hunters and beastmasters were discovered by [[Rexxar]] during his activities in Outland, led by their chieftain {{npc||Leoroxx}}.
 
 
;Northrend ([[Horde Expedition]])
 
* [[Warsong Offensive]] - The main forces of the horde's expedition to northrend, led by {{npc||Garrosh Hellscream}}.
 
** [[Kor'kron Guard]] - the elite fighting forces of the Horde, serving the Horde Expedition in Northrend led by {{npc||Varok Saurfang}}.
 
* {{Race|Taunka|notext}} [[Taunka]] - Ancient relatives of the tauren, were thought to be lost until re-discovered by {{npc||Garrosh Hellscream}} and his orc forces upon their arrival to Northrend. They are welcomed into the Horde soon after {{npc||Roanauk Icemist}} is [[Quest:All Hail Roanauk!|rescued]].
 
* [[Hand of Vengeance|The Hand of Vengeance]] - A group of Forsaken forces that have been sent to Northrend by Sylvanas Windrunner to bring Undercity's vengeance upon the Lich King. Their method is the delivery of the latest strain of their deadly Plague.
 
* [[The Sunreavers]] - The blood elven members of the [[Kirin Tor]], named for their leader, {{NPC||Aethas Sunreaver}}. The Horde, traditionally barred from [[Dalaran]], is allowed entry to the city due to their efforts.
 
===Other members, factions and allies===
 
* {{Race|Ogre|notext}}{{Race|OgreMage|notext}} [[Stonemaul]] [[Ogre]]s - This small [[faction]] joined the Horde after {{NPC||Rexxar}} killed {{NPC||Kor'gall}} in a duel for the leadership of the [[clan]]. After, Rexxar disappeared into the Barren wilderness and made the ogre {{npc||Mok'Morokk}} the leader of the clan.
 
**Although Mok'Morokk fell prey to temptations of power after {{NPC||Rexxar}}'s departure and so the [[Stonemaul Village]], actual former capital of the [[clan]], was raided by Onyxia's brood. Mok’Morokk led the clan to [[Brackenwall Village]], current capital, where he ruled unquestioned until an unknown challenger drove him out. Currently many support {{npc||Tharg}} as a new leader.
 
 
*{{Race|Ogre|notext}} [[Dreadmaul]] [[Ogre]]s - After losing [[Dreadmaul Hold]] a portion of the [[Dreadmaul tribe]] have become slaves to the conquering Horde forces while another portion of the clan fight to reclaim their former home.<ref>[[Quest:Futile Pride]]</ref>
 
**Some still remain and continue to fight the Horde for their home.
 
 
*{{Race|Ogre|notext}}{{RaceIconExt|OgreMage}} [[Dunemaul]] [[Ogre]]s - Shortly after the shattering the [[Dunemaul band]] joined the Horde due to the efforts of {{npc||Megs Dreadshredder}} and the Dunemaul "Emissary" who are stationed at the [[Dunemaul Recruitment Camp]].
 
 
* {{Race|ForestTroll|notext}}{{Race|Dire Troll|notext}} [[Revantusk]] [[Forest troll]]s - Situated in the [[Hinterlands]], led by {{npc||Primal Torntusk}} and {{npc||Elder Torntusk}}, are [[Independent]], though loosely allied with the Horde. They know compassion, though they find it a bit difficult to relate to the Darkspear jungle trolls, having once been enemies.<ref>''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', 10</ref>The Revantusk have also been known to have Dire Trolls such as [[Ongo'longo]] among them.
 
 
*{{Race|Jungle Troll|notext}} [[Shatterspear]] [[Jungle Trolls]] - Personally recruited by Garrosh Hellscream to fight against the [[Night Elves]].<ref>[[Quest:Disturbing Connections]]</ref> mostly situated the [[Shatterspear Village]]. The tribe suffers heavy losses(possible annihilation) during the night elves attacks.<ref>[[Quest:Ending the Threat]]</ref>.
 
** Another, seemingly [[Jungle Troll]] tribe led by {{NPC||Jon-Jon Jellyneck}}, aids the Horde in the Twilight Highlands; oddly, they are native to the region<ref>[[Quest:Kor'kron Drop]]</ref>.
 
 
* {{RaceIcon|ChaosOrc|Male}}{{RaceIcon|ChaosOrc|Female}} [[Chaos Orc]]s - It is speculated that some are aligned with the Horde and are seen [[Horde Portal-Sentry|guarding the Dark Portal]] in the Blasted Lands.
 
 
* {{Race|Kobold|notext}} [[Boulderslide]] [[Kobold]]s - They became servants of the Horde thanks to the efforts of {{NPC||Subjugator Devo}}.<ref>[[Quest:Reinforcements...]]</ref> <ref>[[Quest:Kobold Fury!]]</ref>
 
 
=== Non-[[faction]]al [[race]]s and [[hybrid]]s ===
 
* {{Race|HalfOgre}} - Many of Azeroth's Half-Ogres assist the Horde when called on.
 
 
* {{Race|HalfOrc}}s - Many aligned with their orcish relatives. Some joined the [[Alliance]].
 
 
* {{RaceIconExt|Wyvern}} [[Wyvern]] - The Horde has befriended many of these intelligent beasts of Kalimdor, whom they use as riding and flying mounts.
 
 
* {{Race|Magnataur}} - Garrosh domesticated many by holding their young hostage.
 
 
* {{RaceIconExt|ProtoRed}} [[Proto-Drake]]s - Garrosh also domesticated [[proto-dragon]]s.
 
===Former Horde members===
 
{{main|History of the Horde}}
 
* {{Race|Forest troll|notext}} [[Zul'Aman]] [[Forest troll]]s - Allied with the Horde during the [[Second War]] after their leader, {{Npc||Zul'jin}} was rescued from the [[Alliance of Lordaeron]] by Horde warriors.
 
 
* {{Race|Orc|notext}} [[The Shadow Council]] - Most of the faction was slayed by the ex-[[Warchief]] {{NPC||Orgrim}} after the [[First War]].
 
** {{Race|Daemon|notext}} [[Daemon]]s - These dreaded hellspawns were summoned by the warlocks of the Shadow Council to do their bidding.
 
* {{Race|Ogre|notext}}{{Race|Ogre mage|notext}} [[Ogre]]s and [[Ogre magi]] - The ogres followed the orcs through the [[Dark Portal]]. [[Ogre magi]] were created by [[Gul'dan]].
 
 
* {{Race|Goblin|notext}} [[Steamwheedle]] [[Goblin]]s - {{NPC||Trade Prince Steamwheedle}} realized that was an error joined in the Horde after the defeat of the factions in the [[Second War]].
 
 
* {{Race|Red dragonflight|notext}} [[Red dragonflight]] - These noble creatures were subjugated by the [[Dragonmaw Clan]] using the [[Demon Soul]]. At the time led by {{NPC||Zuluhed}} and {{npc||Nekros}} whom enslaved their aspect, [[Alexstrasza]].
 
 
* {{Race|Black dragonflight|notext}} [[Black dragonflight]] - These servants of the [[Old God]]s briefly allied themselves with the [[Horde of Draenor]] out of convenience. They were led under their aspect, [[Deathwing]].
 
 
==Notable Leaders==
 
[[File:Orcs.png|thumb|Orcs' symbol in ''Warcraft I''.]]
 
*{{RaceIconExt|Ner'zhul}} {{npc||Ner'zhul}}
 
*{{RaceIconExt|Gul'dan}} {{npc||Gul'dan}}
 
*{{RaceIconExt|Blackhand}} {{npc||Blackhand||Warchief Blackhand}}
 
*{{RaceIconExt|Orgrim}} {{npc||Orgrim Doomhammer||Warchief Orgrim Doomhammer}}
 
*{{RaceIconExt|Kargath}} {{npc||Kargath Bladefist||Warchief Kargath Bladefist}} ([[Fel Horde]])
 
*{{RaceIconExt|Rend}} [[Warchief]] {{NPC||Rend Blackhand}} ([[Dark Horde]])
 
*{{RaceIconExt|Thrall}}{{RaceIconExt|ThrallShaman}} {{npc||Thrall||Warchief Thrall}}
 
*{{RaceIconExt|Garrosh}} {{npc||Garrosh Hellscream||Warchief Garrosh Hellscream}}
 
 
{| class="darktable" width="80%" style="text-align:center" cellspacing="1"
 
!colspan="3"|History
 
!style="background:#555555;"|Shamanism
 
!style="background:#444444;"|Rise of the Horde
 
!colspan="2" style="background:#555555;"|First War
 
!colspan="3" style="background:#444444;"|Second War and Invasion of Outland
 
!style="background:#555555;"|Third War and Aftermath
 
!colspan="2" style="background:#444444;"|War in Outland
 
!colspan="3" style="background:#555555;"|Cataclysm
 
|-
 
!rowspan="4"|Ruler
 
!colspan="2"|Draenor / Outland
 
|style="background:#007000;"|Ner'zhul
 
|colspan="2" style="background:#880088;"|Gul'dan<br/>Blackhand
 
|colspan="4" style="background:#007000;"|Ner'zhul
 
|colspan="2" style="background:#900000;"|Kargath Bladefist
 
|colspan="2" style="background:#007000;"|Thrall
 
|style="background:#004444;"|Garrosh Hellscream
 
|-
 
!rowspan="2" colspan="2"|Azeroth
 
|rowspan="2" colspan="2"|None
 
|rowspan="2" style="background:#880088;"|Gul'dan<br/>Blackhand
 
|rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:#004444;"|Orgrim Doomhammer
 
|rowspan="2" style="background:#007000;"|Ner'zhul
 
|rowspan="2" style="background:#004444;"|Orgrim Doomhammer
 
|style="background:#007000;"|Thrall
 
|rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:#007000;"|Thrall
 
|rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:#004444;"|Garrosh Hellscream
 
|-
 
|style="background:#333333;"|Rend Blackhand
 
|}
 
 
== History ==
 
[[File:Tight Quarters TCG.jpg|thumb|left|Horde members.]]
 
[[File:W3OrcHeroes.jpg|thumb|Notable figures from the Third War, from left to right: {{npc||Cairne Bloodhoof}}, {{npc||Samuro (Warcraft III)||Samuro}}, {{npc||Drek'Thar}}, and {{npc||Rokhan}}. All of these Heroes also helped {{npc||Rexxar}} in his journeys.]]
 
 
:''See also: [[History of the Horde|Old Horde and History of the Horde]], [[Dark Horde]], [[Fel Horde]]''
 
In the past, the Horde referred to the orcs and their battle thralls from both [[Draenor]] and Azeroth, such as trolls and ogres. Following its utter defeat at the end of the [[Second War]], the Horde's dark power was broken, allowing Thrall to awaken the dormant spirituality of his people and free them from the [[Burning Legion]]'s control.
 
 
During the events of the [[Third War]], Thrall has made lasting bonds with the tauren chief {{npc||Cairne Bloodhoof}} and the troll shadowhunter [[Vol'jin]] of the Darkspear clan. The ties between the three races is very close, as both share many similar cultural views. With the help of the tauren, both the orcs and the tribe of trolls have established a place for themselves in [[Kalimdor]]. Since then, certain ogre tribes, as well as the Forsaken and blood elves have chosen to affiliate themselves with the Horde.
 
 
The present Horde is mostly about surviving in a land that has come to hate them. The orcs are hated because, much like the Forsaken, they were formerly mindless, controlled beings. Though redeemed, they are not forgiven by many members of the [[Alliance]] who believe them to be their old selves still.<ref>{{ref game |title=Warcraft III |expansion=[[The Frozen Throne]] |campaign=[[The Founding of Durotar]] |mission=[[A Blaze of Glory]] Map: Theramore Isle |zone= |npc=Admiral Proudmoore |quote=Can your blood atone for genocide, orc? Your Horde killed countless innocents with its rampage across Stormwind and Lordaeron. Do you really think you can just sweep all that away and cast aside your guilt so easily? No, your kind will never change, and I will never stop fighting you. |quest= }}</ref><ref>''[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]]'', pg. 55. Quote: ''Although the brave and foolhardy Proudmoore and the men and women who followed him are gone, many of Theramore's citizens agreed with their actions.</ref><ref>''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', pg. 175. Quote: ''For the time being, the Horde is now our most "obvious" enemy, in that they are numerous, and old hatreds put the fight with them at the top of nearly every priority list.''</ref> The [[troll]]s, [[tauren]] and their other allies are the ones who understood them, and so they are hated for that. An interesting fact is that every prominent Horde leader has been allied with certain members of the Alliance in times of war.
 
 
In the Third War, before the liberation of the Forsaken from the [[Scourge]] and the defection of the blood elves, the Horde allied themselves with the Alliance to rid Azeroth of the Burning Legion. Since then old animosity has risen again, resulting in open conflict on several [[battleground|battlefields]], keeping relations between the Horde and Alliance in a state of Cold War. However, the two factions still officially kept a truce despite the rising conflicts until the [[Battle for the Undercity]], when King {{npc||Varian Wrynn}}, tired of constant backstabbing from various factions within the Horde, officially [[Alliance-Horde War|declared war]].
 
 
== Organization ==
 
[[File:Sylvanas Edge of Night.jpg|thumb|left|220px|[[Sylvanas Windrunner]]]]
 
Although its name would imply otherwise, the Horde may actually be viewed as a more centralized body than the Alliance. Orgrimmar is the obvious center for now, and the warchief of the Horde stands as the undisputed leader. The warchief holds dominion over the entire Horde<ref>''[[World of Warcraft]]'' manual, 182</ref>. The warchief maintains the Horde, is able to declare war for the entire Horde, take any precaution to ensure the stability and security of the Horde's member states, and has the final say in the induction of new Horde members.
 
 
All members of the Horde have to swear a [[Blood Oath of the Horde|blood oath]] to join the Horde and are thus obligated to follow the warchief's commands and support the warchief in war if the warchief calls upon them for aid. The position of warchief can be attained by having the previous warchief chose a successor or challenging the current warchief to a Mak'gora, a prearranged duel with deadly weapons between two people following a formal procedure in the presence of witnesses and traditionally fought until one party yields or is killed, usually to settle a quarrel involving a point of honor.
 
 
The warchief may accept ambassadors and advisors from all the different tribes and members of the Horde to makes sure their voice is heard in the running of the fledgling empire. Although only the warchief may have the final say in matters concerning the entire Horde.
 
 
All races with in the Horde may chose a single leader to govern their people and their people's kingdoms and also to represent their people in the high Horde echelon.
 
 
Equal in size, the Horde also has its complexities, much like the Alliance. The main five races of the [[blood elves]], [[tauren]], [[Forsaken|undead]], [[troll]]s and [[orc]]s have countless friends among the races of Azeroth: the Revantusk forest trolls of the Hinterlands, the Stonemaul Ogres and various individuals like the [[Mok'Nathal]] beastmaster {{npc||Rexxar}}.
 
 
Despite their somewhat monstrous appearance, the majority of the Horde is not evil; much like the Alliance, it is comprised of diverse factions and individuals who possess a wide range of values and virtues.
 
 
Culturally, orcs and tauren believe in redemption more than most other races on Azeroth and are willing to give almost anyone a chance, regardless of reputation. The Revantusk seem to have even accepted, (if not at least tolerate) their ancient enemy the blood elves. Largely because of these beliefs, a number of mortal races and many diverse factions can be found in service in the Horde.
 
 
==The Two Hordes==
 
===The Horde in Kalimdor===
 
[[File:GarroshHeartofWar.jpg|thumb|left|[[Garrosh Hellscream]]]]
 
[[File:Vol'jin The Judgment.jpg|thumb|[[Vol'jin]]]]
 
The Horde in Kalimdor serve under [[Warchief]] [[Garrosh Hellscream]]'s leadership. They include most of the [[orcs]], the [[tauren]], the [[Darkspear troll|Darkspear trolls]], the [[goblins]] of the [[Bilgewater Cartel]], and a number of less prominent races within the Horde - such as the [[ogre|Stonemaul ogres]]. They are united to claim Kalimdor for themselves, secure key provisions and supplies needed to support their people, and forcibly remove Alliance incursions from their own lands. This Horde is the result of the actions in [[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]].
 
 
The [[orc]]s of [[Durotar]] follow Warchief Garrosh in the absence of Warchief [[Thrall]]. Their culture is split mostly between the orcs' warrior spirit and their shamanistic roots, which has recently wrought on conflict between the younger and older generations. Dedicated to carving out an existence in a world that has come to largely revile them, the orcs have recently turned their attention to reinvigorated conquests. [[Ashenvale]] and [[Stonetalon]] are among their first targets, and ultimately Warchief Hellscream intends to unite the entirety of [[Azeroth]] under a single banner.<ref>[[Quest:Call of Duty]]</ref>
 
 
The [[Darkspear Trolls]] of the Broken Isles have a very savage and dark history studying voodoo arts and worshiping the loa, however after Thrall had saved their tribe from extinction, [[Vol'jin]] son of [[Sen'jin]] pledged his tribe to the Horde. Some trolls have now began to study shamanism and more recently druidism, some of these trolls even mix shamanism with voodoo arts, most of the members of the tribe have or are attempting to give up the ways of cannibalism and the other traits of their race's darker history. After retaking much of their territory from the treacherous [[Zalazane]], the Darkspear have been invited to join a revitalized troll empire under the [[Zandalari]]'s leadership - though Vol'jin has declined this offer.
 
The noble [[tauren]] of Kalimdor are a race that had hunted the lands of central Kalimdor for generations, however when Thrall and his orcs had arrived onto the lands of Kalimdor they had already been driven near extinction by the marauding [[centaur]] that rampaged through their lands. Under the leadership of their high chieftain [[Cairne Bloodhoof]] and the young warchief Thrall, the tauren managed to drive back most of the centaur. Since then, Cairne has pledged his people to the Horde. After Cairne's death, the young [[Baine Bloodhoof]] has arisen to take his father's place and lead the tauren into a brighter future. With the recent Alliance incursion into the [[Barrens]], the tauren have created a [[Great Gate|mighty gate]] to protect their homeland of [[Mulgore]]. Even if their Horde allies turn down dark paths during this war, the tauren have resolved to be the light that guides them through it.<ref>[[Baine Bloodhoof]]</ref>
 
 
The cunning [[Bilgewater Cartel]] [[goblins]] from [[Kezan]], one of the most (if not the most) powerful goblin cartels that dominates trade in the south seas, have recently joined the Horde. After [[Deathwing]] assaulted Kezan and the goblins were forced to flee, their first escape ships were attacked by an Alliance fleet. With a common enemy, the goblins assisted the captive former Warchief [[Thrall]] in breaking his bonds and obliterating the Alliance on the [[Lost Isles]]. Their future was tested when their leader, the angered [[Trade Prince Gallywix]], attempted to defeat Thrall and take over [[Azshara]] for himself, though this ultimately ended in failure. Thrall mercifully allowed him to retain his position as [[Trade Prince]], and thus the Bilgewater goblins were accepted into the Horde.
 
 
===The Horde in the Eastern Kingdoms===
 
[[File:BaineAsOurFathersBeforeUs.jpg|thumb|left|[[Baine Bloodhoof]]]]
 
[[File:Jastor Trade Secrets of a Trade Prince.jpg|thumb|[[Jastor Gallywix]]]]
 
The Horde of the [[Eastern Kingdoms]] was initially next to non-existent, with only the [[Frostwolf]] orcs and other smaller forces in operation around the continent. In recent years, however, the Horde's presence has been bolstered by the inclusion of the [[Forsaken]] of [[Lordaeron]] and the [[blood elves]] of [[Quel'Thalas]]. While considered members of the Horde, their bonds with the western Horde are perhaps not on the same level as the orcs, trolls and tauren.
 
 
The [[Forsaken]] were once part of the [[Scourge]], forced into mindless servitude under the [[Lich King]]. After the Lich King's grip began to weaken, the [[banshee]] queen [[Sylvanas Windrunner]] broke free from his will, and went on to both free and rally other undead beings to join her own empire of undeath, dubbed the "Forsaken." Under Lady Sylvanas' leadership, the Forsaken used any means necessary to conquer the fallen kingdom and remove both the [[dreadlords]] and other foes threatening their dominion. After expelling the Scourge from capital city and massacring the last remaining holdouts of the [[Alliance]], they took over the catacombs of the former capital, renaming the city "Undercity."
 
 
With the backing of the [[tauren]], Thrall warily accepted the Forsaken into the Horde, though this alliance of convenience has been tested - great betrayal at the hands of [[Grand Apothecary Putress]] has put the Forsaken on a tight leash, made tighter by the [[Garrosh|new Warchief's]] less lenient stance on their modus operandi.
 
 
The [[blood elves]] of [[Quel'Thalas]] preside over the other major kingdom of the Eastern Horde. After the [[Scourge]] onslaught essentially culled the [[high elven]] race, with over 90% of their people killed, the remaining 90% vowed to avenge the destruction of their once-great nation and dubbed themselves the "blood elves" in honor of their fallen brethren. After retaking their homeland with the volatile new powers the [[magisters]] advocated, the kingdom of Quel'Thalas was offered aid from an unlikely source - the Forsaken, whose queen, Lady Sylvanas, had lost her life in her attempt to protect Quel'Thalas from the Scourge. With their assistance, the blood elves were able to fend off the lingering Scourge in the kingdom, and were able to enter the Horde as an equal nation of its own.
 
 
Quel'Thalas suffered another dark hour in recent years, when its twisted scion [[Kael'thas Sunstrider]] attacked his homeland in a mad bid to usher the [[Burning Legion]]'s master into Azeroth. He was put to death for this on [[Quel'Danas]], and [[Lor'themar Theron]] has thus become the sole leader of the blood elven people.
 
 
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