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manga, see Legends.
- The hope for future generations has always resided in mortal hands. And now that my task is done, I will take my place...amongst the legends of the past.-Medivh[1]
Legends are the most famous heroes and villains from all eras of Azeroth's history.
The world of Azeroth is rife with adventure. Even the smallest villages have their stories of monsters assailed, treasures discovered and battles won. Yet only a few adventurers in each generation rise to face the next level of challenge, to become true heroes. Of those heroes, fewer still survive their trials to become legends that will be remembered for all time.
Decades, centuries, even millennia later, their names are still known: Malfurion Stormrage, Tyrande Whisperwind, Orgrim Doomhammer, Korialstrasz, Uther Lightbringer and the other characters are beings of great renown and greater ability, legends.[2][3]
In Warcraft II
Legends (aka Legendary Heroes) is also the term for the unique special hero units in Warcraft II.[4]
Legends
The most important, famous and notorious legendary characters of the Warcraft setting, from all eras of its history:[5]
Heroes and Villains
- Cairne Bloodhoof, Chieftain of the United Tauren Tribes
- Muradin Bronzebeard
- Orgrim Doomhammer
- Gul'dan
- Grom Hellscream
- Khadgar
- Krasus (Korialstrasz)
- Sir Anduin Lothar
- Medivh, Guardian of Tirisfal
- Jaina Proudmoore
- Rhonin
- Maiev Shadowsong
- Malfurion Stormrage, Archdruid, Lord of the Night Elves
- Thrall, Warchief of the Horde
- Uther the Lightbringer
- Tyrande Whisperwind, Priestess of Elune
- Alleria Windrunner
Lords of the Burning Legion
Burning Legion's leaders:[6]
- Archimonde the Defiler
- Kil'jaeden the Deceiver
- Mannoroth the Destructor
- Tichondrius the Darkener
- Sargeras The Destroyer†
Other legendary villains
So-called villains:[7]
- Azgalor,[8] Pit Lord General
- Illidan Stormrage[9]
- Prince Kael'thas Sunstrider
- Kel'Thuzad
- The Lich King, Lord of the Undead Scourge
- Sylvanas Windrunner, The Dark Lady, Banshee Queen of the Forsaken
- Lady Vashj, Naga Sea Witch
- Queen Azshara[9]
Other legendary heroes
Human heroes: [10]
Notes
- Allthough the primary sources for these lists are the Warcraft and World of Warcraft RPGs that are not considered canon, the lore is otherwise sound and based on pre-RPG sources.
References
- ^ Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
- ^ Shadows & Light, 9
- ^ Shadows & Light, 32
- ^ Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness - manual
- ^ Shadows & Light, "Chapter 2: Legends, Heroes and Villains", 34-58
- ^ Shadows & Light, "Chapter 2: Legends, Lords of the Burning Legion", 58
- ^ Manual of Monsters, "Appendix 2: Villains of Warcraft, Villains", 176-189
- ^ Manual of Monsters, 177
- ^ a b Shadows & Light, "Chapter 2: Legends, Legends and Your Campaign, Dungeoneering", 33
- ^ a b Shadows & Light, "Story at the end of Chapter 1", 29
