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| − | {{For|the playable human race|Human (playable)}} |
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| − | | image = Human_Crest.jpg |
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| − | | caption = [[Human crest|Icon of Courage]] |
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| − | | name = Humans, Defenders of the Light |
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| − | | capital = [[Stormwind City]], [[Theramore]] (Alliance) |
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| − | | faction = [[Alliance]], [[Neutral]], [[Independent]] |
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| − | | character = [[Mage]], [[Paladin]], [[Priest]], [[Rogue]], [[Warlock]], [[Warrior]], [[Death knight]] (WoW); [[Knight]], [[Archer]], [[Archmage]], [[Barbarian]], [[Templar]] [[Beastmaster]], [[Berserker]], [[Buccaneer]], [[Commoner]], [[Demon hunter]], [[Exemplar]], [[Gladiator]], [[Gunman]], [[Infiltrator]], [[Soldier]], [[Marksman]], [[Necromancer]], [[Scout]], [[Sorcerer]] (RPG); [[Brigand]], Enforcer, [[Assassin]], [[Bandit lord]] (WC3); [[Druid]] (presumed), [[Mage hunter]] (?) [[Worker]], [[Witch doctor]] |
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| − | | mount = [[Horse]] |
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| − | | homeworld = [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]] |
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| − | | region = [[Lordaeron (continent)|Lordaeron]] ([[Tirisfal Glades]], [[Silverpine Forest]], [[Hillsbrad Foothills]], [[Arathi Highlands]], [[Western Plaguelands]], [[Eastern Plaguelands]], [[Gilneas]], [[Kul'Tiras]]), [[Azeroth (continent)|Azeroth]] ([[Stranglethorn Vale]], [[Westfall]], [[Elwynn Forest]], [[Blasted Lands]], [[Deadwind Pass]], [[Duskwood]]), [[Central Kalimdor]] ([[Dustwallow Marsh]]) |
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| − | | language = [[Common (language)|Common]] |
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| − | | slang = Any |
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| − | | leader = [[King Varian Wrynn]], [[Lady Jaina Proudmoore]], Various others |
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| − | | exact = 4'10" - 6'6" (147 to 198 cm) (male),<br />4'5" - 6'1" (135 to 185 cm) (female)<ref name="WoWRPG 174">''[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]]'', 174.</ref> |
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| + | {{Documentation}} |
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| − | '''Humans''' (aka '''mankind''' or '''humanity''') in ''Warcraft'' are a resilient species native to the world of [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]]. Many live in the [[Eastern Kingdoms]], once known as the [[Azotha]].<ref name=LoC18Q>[[Lands of Conflict]], 18. "[…] and named the land as a whole in homage to their ancient ancestors: Azeroth."</ref> They founded [[Human nation|seven kingdoms]] that banded together in the [[Second War]]. Humans native to Northrend were often forced into slave labor in the magnataur kingdoms of ancient history.<ref>''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', 125-6.</ref> Since the [[Third War]], the kingdom of [[Stormwind (kingdom)|Stormwind]] has led humanity and is a powerful stronghold of the [[Alliance]]. |
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| − | == Introduction == |
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| − | Humans are among the youngest races on Azeroth, but they make up for it by being the most populous. With [[life spans]] generally shorter than the other races, humans strive all the harder to achieve great heights in empire building, exploration, and magical study. Their aggressive and inquisitive nature lead the human nations to become active and influential in the world. Such was the case prior to the [[orc]]s' original invasion through the [[Dark Portal]]. Human kingdoms suffered greatly in the three wars against forces of the demonic [[Burning Legion|Burning Legion's]] creating, [[The Horde]] in the first two, and [[The Scourge]] in the third. |
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| − | Many humans fell in the Third War, leaving behind battered yet unbowed survivors of the [[Human Expedition]] under the command of the sorceress [[Jaina Proudmoore]]. This group settled on the wild continent of [[Kalimdor]]. |
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| − | [[Lordaeron]], a former human city, is decimated - a battlefield for [[forest trolls]], the [[Scourge]], [[Forsaken]], [[ogres]], and other creatures. The few humans who remain in Lordaeron struggle to keep their small settlements free of the villainy that boils around them. Stormwind, the first to feel the orcs' rage, fares better and is the most powerful human nation remaining. Still, Stormwind is far from safe, and enemies persistently attack it. |
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| − | Humans value virtue, honor, and courage, though like all races, they also pursue power and wealth. Humans have spent generations battling dark forces and have lost some of their greatest kingdoms to them. This loss embitters humans, and they have a view of diplomacy that does not favor negotiations. Aided by belief in the [[Light|Holy Light]], humans have fought hard and endured much during the wars against the Horde and the [[Burning Legion]]. Despite all their tragedies, humans show hardiness and bravery and are thoroughly committed to building strong societies, reinforcing their kingdoms, and reclaiming their nations. Years of war have tempered human resolve, tempering them and giving them a determined nature.<ref name="WoWRPG43">''World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game'', 43.</ref> |
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| − | == History == |
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| − | [[File:Humans.png|thumb|Humans' symbol in ''Warcraft I''.]] |
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| − | [[File:HumanCinW2.jpg|thumb|Humans stood triumphant in the Second War.]] |
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| − | [[File:Stormwindcitypicture.jpg|thumb|Humans have built their cities of old with dignity and strength.]] |
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| − | ===At the dawn=== |
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| − | The humans are descendant of the [[vrykul]].<ref>{{ref web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/video/942519/6190653/world-of-warcraft-wrath-of-the-lich-king-interview-2 |title=WoWWotLK interview 2 |accessdate=14-06-2009 |author= |last= |first= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date=May 9, 2008 |work='''Jeffrey Kaplan and J. Allen Brack talk about Death Knights, Tuskar, and Arthas in this exclusive interview''' |publisher=Gamespot |language=English |quote=...known as the [[vrykul]], and what this guys were, are almost like the progenitors of the human race in [[warcraft]] [[lore]]...}}</ref> Around 15,000 years ago, the gods "abandoned" the [[vrykul]], and a certain time after that, their children were born "weak and ugly."<ref>{{quest|Anguish of Nifflevar}}</ref> [[King Ymiron]] ordered all those children to be killed, but not all parents obeyed this order and instead hid their children to grow up far away from [[Northrend]].<ref>{{quest|The Echo of Ymiron}}</ref> |
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| − | The earliest known history indicates that they may or may not have been called the [[Azotha]].<ref name=LoC18Q/> Between the finding of magic from the [[Well of Eternity]] and the [[Sundering]] (approximately 14,000-10,000 years ago<ref name=LoC17>''Lands of Conflict'', 17.</ref>),<ref name=LG150>''[[The Last Guardian]]'', 150.</ref> humans that were called humans (and not Azotha or vrykul) appeared.<ref name=LoC17Q>''Lands of Conflict'', 17. "In the early histories of dwarves and humans, the kaldorei are shadowy figures of dark perfection wielding incredible god-like powers."</ref> They were nearly as savage as their foes among the [[troll]]s, and both groups wandered the land battling each other while trying to plant the seeds of their cultures.<ref name=LoC17/> The trolls actively hunted these humans.<ref name=LoC22>''Lands of Conflict'', 22.</ref> These nascent humans saw the [[kaldorei]] as shadowy figures with god-like powers,<ref name=LoC17Q/> but were sometimes captured and used as slaves by them.<ref name=LG150/> Centuries before the [[War of the Ancients]], the bear [[Ancient]]s [[Ursoc and Ursol]], befriended many generations of humans and [[kaldorei]] and were beloved in return.<ref name=S&L84-85>''[[Shadows & Light]]'', 84-5.</ref> |
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| − | When the night elves fought the demons during the [[War of the Ancients]] in their lands, the humans and trolls retreated deep into the wild.<ref name=LoC17/> Groups of endangered humans or night elves were guided away from the [[doomguard]] by [[Aviana]] disguised in mortal form.<ref>''Shadows & Light'', 73.</ref> |
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| − | After the Sundering, the human tribes teetered for thousands of years on the brink of extinction as their numbers were winnowed by an increased struggle for resources. They persevered, exploring the continents in search of game, wood, and refuge.<ref name="LoC18">''Lands of Conflict'', 18.</ref><ref name=LoC22/> These years were nearly the race's last, as it eked out sustenance from the ashes and the aftermath of the destruction until the Sun returned.<ref name="LoC19">''Lands of Conflict'', 19.</ref> The surviving tribes of humans sent out intrepid [[band]]s to explore the reborn world and to find their long-lost brethren. Slowly, trade routes were established across the revitalized world.<ref name=LoC18/> These early humans may have had access to divine spells through worship of the [[Old Gods]] or early cults that would become the [[Church of the Holy Light]].<ref name="LoC19"/> |
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| − | Humans joined the forefront of Azerothian history during the [[Troll Wars]]. With the help of the [[high elf|high elves]], humans learned magic and waged a bitter war against the trolls that once spanned the entire length of the Eastern Kingdoms. Eventually humanity won against the trolls, and they built the nation of [[Strom]] and later the empire of [[Arathor]]. Arathor gradually expanded and splintered into seven separate, sometimes warring empires for over 1,200 years until the creation of the Alliance. |
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| − | ===Recent history=== |
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| − | With the recent invasion of the Burning Legion, which left the northern kingdom of [[Lordaeron]] in ruins, Stormwind now stands as the last bastion of human civilization. Following the heroic examples of the legendary [[Anduin Lothar|Sir Lothar]] and [[Llane Wrynn I|King Llane]], the knights and warriors of Stormwind are considered to be among the fiercest warriors in the land. They stand resolute in their charge to maintain the honor and might of humanity. |
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| − | Immediately after the events of the Third War, Azerothian humanity was on the ropes, and the race's future was somewhat in question. Historians argue that humans have perhaps suffered the most out of all the races of Azeroth, having endured a bloody, genocidal invasion by the demon-corrupted orcs and losing almost all their Northern population to the [[Plague]]. Out of the millions that once populated the [[Eastern Kingdoms]] in sprawling, sturdy cities, only hundreds of thousands still live. Despite this, in recent years the humans have devoted themselves to struggling back from the brink of racial extinction. Human lands are gradually being repopulated, and the humans have been able to consistently maintain strong garrisons for their cities as well. |
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| − | The humans' primary threat now other than the Scourge is the [[Forsaken]], who are continuing their attempts to expand South from [[Tirisfal]] into [[Arathi]]. However, the human presence in the region remains strong with the remnants of Lordaeron and Stromgarde, causing the [[Hillsbrad]] area to be one of Azeroth's major battlefields. Despite all of this, humans continue to be vigilant, and have banded closer together and with the Alliance as a whole. |
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| − | Today, King [[Varian Wrynn]] oversees Stormwind under the watch of the council of nobles. During the absence of King Varian, the Kingdom of Stormwind lost much of its glory due to corruption from within. It still retains some ties with the towns of [[Darkshire]], [[Lakeshire]], [[Goldshire]], [[Southshore]], and (to a lesser extent) [[Menethil Harbor]]. These towns fall under the protection and leadership of Stormwind, but they also have their own local militia and independent democratic election (excluding Goldshire). Note that these independent forces are still under the Alliance. |
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| − | [[Theramore Isle]] is an independent state that keeps close ties with Stormwind and is under the watchful leadership of the young mage Jaina Proudmoore, formerly of [[Kul Tiras]]. The merchant nation of Kul Tiras itself, still a strong member of the Alliance, is also an independent state under the rule of Lord Admiral [[Tandred Proudmoore]], brother of Jaina and son of [[Daelin Proudmoore]], a hero from the Second War. The city-state of [[Dalaran]], with its powerful mages, still retains some control over Hillsbrad and Silverpine Forest and has recently moved its capital above [[Crystalsong Forest]] in [[Northrend]] to battle the threats arising here. In addition, there is an independent human enclave in the [[Arathi Highlands]], the remnants of the Kingdom of [[Stromgarde]]. It is rumored the once-allied empire of [[Gilneas]] is still flourishing and populated with humans, but no word has been heard of them for years. |
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| − | == Notable humans == |
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| − | ! Name !! class="unsortable"|Role !! Condition !! Location !! class="unsortable"|Allegiance |
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| − | ||'''{{RaceIconExt|Lothar|Small}} [[Anduin Lothar|Sir Anduin Lothar]] |
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| − | | Also known as the Lion of Azeroth, the Knight-Champion of Stormwind, Supreme Commander of the Alliance forces during the Second War, and last scion of [[Arathor]]. |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | | ''Unknown'' |
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| − | |[[Kingdom of Azeroth]], [[Alliance of Lordaeron]] |
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| − | ||'''{{RaceIconExt|Turalyon|Small}} [[Turalyon]] |
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| − | |Supreme Commander of the [[Alliance Expedition]] |
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| − | | <font color="limegreen">Unknown, presumed alive</font> |
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| − | | ''Unknown'' |
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| − | |[[Alliance of Lordaeron]], [[Knights of the Silver Hand]], [[Alliance Expedition]], [[Sons of Lothar]] |
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| − | ||'''{{RaceIconExt|Bolvar|Small}}{{RaceIconExt|LichKing}} [[Bolvar Fordragon]] |
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| − | |Former regent of Stormwind, current [[Lich King]]. |
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| − | | <font color="purple">Undead</font>, {{text|Blue|Lich King}} |
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| − | |[[Icecrown Citadel]] |
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| − | |[[The Alliance]], [[Kingdom of Stormwind]], [[Valiance Expedition]] |
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| − | ||'''{{RaceIconExt|Uther|Small}} [[Uther the Lightbringer]] |
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| − | |First [[paladin]] of the [[Silver Hand]] |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | |[[Uther's Tomb|Buried]] at [[Sorrow Hill]]. Spirit was once trapped in Frostmourne but now freed. |
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| − | |[[Alliance of Lordaeron]]<br />[[Lordaeron (kingdom)|Kingdom of Lordaeron]]<br />[[Knights of the Silver Hand]] |
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| − | ||'''{{RaceIconExt|Proudmoore|Small}} [[Daelin Proudmoore|Admiral Daelin Proudmoore]] |
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| − | |Former Lord Admiral of [[Kul Tiras]] |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | | ''Unknown'' |
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| − | |[[Alliance of Lordaeron]], [[Kul Tiras]] |
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| − | ||'''{{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} [[Tandred Proudmoore]] |
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| − | |Lord Admiral of [[Kul Tiras]] |
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| − | |<font color="limegreen">Alive</font> |
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| − | |[[Boralus]] (presumed) |
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| − | |[[Alliance of Lordaeron]], [[Kul Tiras]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIconExt|Llane|Small}} [[King Llane]] |
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| − | |King of [[Azeroth (kingdom)|Azeroth]] during the First War |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | |''Unknown'' |
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| − | |[[Kingdom of Azeroth]] |
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| − | ||'''{{RaceIconExt|Medivh|Small}} [[Medivh]] |
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| − | |The last [[Guardian]], Master of [[Karazhan]] |
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| − | |<font color="gold">Eternal</font> |
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| − | |''Unknown'' Was buried at |[[Morgan's Plot]] before his resurection, but it is unknown if his body is still in his grave. |
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| − | |[[Order of Tirisfal]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIconExt|Aegwynn|Small}} [[Aegwynn]] |
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| − | |Guardian of Tirisfal, mother of Medivh |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | |[[Morgan's Plot]] |
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| − | |[[Guardian of Tirisfal]], [[Theramore]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIconExt|Terenas|Small}} [[King Terenas Menethil II]] |
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| − | |Last true king of [[Lordaeron]] |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | |Buried in the [[Undercity]]. Spirit was once trapped in Frostmourne but now freed. |
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| − | |[[Alliance of Lordaeron]], [[Kingdom of Lordaeron]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIconExt|Arthas|Small}}{{RaceIconExt|ArthasDK|Small}} [[Arthas Menethil]] |
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| − | |Former Prince of Lordaeron, Knight of the Silver Hand, [[Death Knight]] of the [[Lich King]], former [[Lich King]] |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> (lore); <font color="purple">Undead</font>, <font color="orange">Killable</font> (WoW) |
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| − | |[[Icecrown Citadel]] |
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| − | |[[Undead Scourge]], formerly the [[Alliance of Lordaeron]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIconExt|Varian|Small}} [[King Varian Wrynn]] |
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| − | |King of Stormwind, current leader of the Alliance |
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| − | |<font color="limegreen">Alive</font> |
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| − | |[[Throne Room]], [[Stormwind Keep]], [[Stormwind City]] |
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| − | |[[Alliance]], [[Alliance of Lordaeron]], [[Kingdom of Stormwind]], [[Valiance Expedition]], [[House of Wrynn]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIconExt|Anduin}} [[Anduin Wrynn]] |
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| − | |Prince of Stormwind, son of King Varian |
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| − | |<font color="limegreen">Alive</font> |
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| − | |[[Throne Room]], [[Stormwind Keep]], [[Stormwind City]] |
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| − | |[[Kingdom of Stormwind]], [[Alliance]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIconExt|Mograine|Small}} [[Highlord Alexandros Mograine]] |
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| − | |The Ashbringer and former leader of the [[Scarlet Crusade]] |
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| − | | <font color="purple">Undead</font> |
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| − | |Missing; last seen in [[Military Quarter]], [[Naxxramas]] |
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| − | |None, formerly [[Scourge]] and [[Knights of the Silver Hand]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIconExt|Darion|Small}} [[Highlord Darion Mograine]] |
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| − | |Highlord of the [[Ebon Blade]] |
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| − | |<font color="purple">Undead</font> |
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| − | |[[Acherus: The Ebon Hold]], [[Light's Hammer]] |
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| − | |[[Knights of the Ebon Blade]], [[Ashen Verdict]] (currently) [[Knights of the Silver Hand]], [[Scarlet Crusade]], [[Argent Dawn]], [[Scourge]] (formerly) |
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| − | ||{{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} [[Thoradin]] |
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| − | |Leader of the Arathi Tribe and later King of the Empire of Arathor |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | |''Unknown'' |
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| − | |[[Arathi]], [[Arathor|Kingdom of Arathor]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} [[Reginald Windsor]] |
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| − | |A hero of Stormwind from the First and Second War |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | |[[The Trade District]], [[Stormwind City]] |
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| − | |[[Alliance]], [[Kingdom of Stormwind]], [[Alliance of Lordaeron]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIconExt|Antonidas|Small}} [[Antonidas]] |
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| − | |Former leader of the [[Kirin Tor]] |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | |''Unknown'' |
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| − | |[[Kirin Tor]], [[Dalaran]], [[Alliance of Lordaeron]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIconExt|Rhonin|Small}} [[Rhonin]] |
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| − | |Current leader of the [[Kirin Tor]] |
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| − | |<font color="limegreen">Alive</font> |
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| − | |[[The Violet Citadel]], [[Dalaran]] |
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| − | |[[Alliance of Lordaeron]], [[The Kirin Tor]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIconExt|Jaina|Small}} [[Jaina Proudmoore]] |
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| − | |Ruler of [[Theramore]], [[Archmage]] of the [[Kirin Tor]] |
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| − | |<font color="limegreen">Alive</font> |
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| − | |[[Theramore Isle]], [[Dustwallow Marsh]] |
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| − | |[[Alliance of Lordaeron]], [[Human Expedition]], [[Kirin Tor]], [[Alliance]], [[Theramore]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIconExt|Khadgar|Small}} [[Khadgar]] |
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| − | |[[Archmage]] of the [[Kirin Tor]], Apprentice to Medivh |
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| − | |<font color="limegreen">Alive</font> |
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| − | |[[Terrace of Light]], [[Shattrath City]] |
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| − | |[[Sha'tar]],[[ Sons of Lothar]], formely the [[Alliance Expedition]], [[Alliance of Lordaeron]],[[ Kirin Tor]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIconExt|Tirion|Small}} [[Highlord Tirion Fordring]] |
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| − | |Paladin of the Silver Hand, current leader of the [[Argent Crusade]] |
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| − | |<font color="limegreen">Alive</font> |
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| − | |Various |
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| − | |[[Argent Crusade]], formerly [[Silver Hand]] and the [[Alliance of Lordaeron]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} [[Saidan Dathrohan]] |
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| − | |Grand Crusader of the Scarlet Crusade |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> (possessed by [[Balnazzar]]) |
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| − | |[[The Scarlet Bastion]], [[Stratholme]] |
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| − | |[[Scarlet Crusade]], [[Crimson Legion]], formerly the [[Knights of the Silver Hand]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} [[Alonsus Faol]] |
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| − | |Mentor of [[Uther]] and [[Benedictus]] |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | |Believed to be buried outside of the [[Scarlet Monastery]], [[Tirisfal Glades]] |
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| − | |[[Alliance]], [[Clerics of Northshire]], [[Church of Light]], [[Order of the Silver Hand]], [[Brotherhood of Northshire]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} [[High General Abbendis]] |
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| − | |General of [[Tyr's Hand]] of the Scarlet Crusade |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | |''Unknown'' |
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| − | |[[Scarlet Crusade]], [[Kingdom of Lordaeron]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIconExt|EdwinVanCleef}} [[Edwin VanCleef]] |
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| − | |Kingpin of the [[Defias Brotherhood]] |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | |[[Ironclad Cove]], [[The Deadmines]] |
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| − | |[[Defias Brotherhood]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} [[Thoras Trollbane]] |
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| − | |Warrior-King of [[Stromgarde]] during the Second War |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | |Buried in [[Stromgarde]] |
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| − | |[[Alliance of Lordaeron]], [[Stromgarde|Kingdom of Stromgarde]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIconExt|Danath|Small}} [[Danath Trollbane]] |
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| − | |Ex-Stromgarde Captain, Force Commander of [[Honor Hold]] |
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| − | |<font color="limegreen">Alive</font> |
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| − | |[[Honor Hold]], [[Hellfire Peninsula]] |
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| − | |[[Alliance of Lordaeron]], [[Stromgarde|Kingdom of Stromgarde]], [[Alliance Expedition]], [[Sons of Lothar]], [[Honor Hold]] |
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| − | |{{RaceIconExt|Galen}}{{RaceIconExt|UndeadGalen}} [[Galen Trollbane]] |
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| − | |Prince of Stromgarde. |
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| − | |{{text|purple|Undead}} |
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| − | |[[Galen's Fall]], [[Arathi Highlands]] |
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| − | |[[The Forsaken]], [[Horde]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIcon|Human|Female|Small}} [[Mara Fordragon]] |
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| − | |Patron of the refugees who fled Lordearon |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | |''Unknown'' |
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| − | | [[Stormwind (kingdom)]] (presumed) |
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| − | ||{{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}}{{RaceIconExt|Kel'Thuzad|Small}} [[Kel'Thuzad]] |
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| − | |[[Lich|ArchLich]] of the [[Scourge]], former Archmage of the Kirin Tor |
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| − | |<font color="red">Deceased</font> (lore); <font color="purple">Undead</font>, <font color="Orange">Killable</font> (WoW) |
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| − | |Kel'Thuzad's Chamber, [[Naxxramas]] |
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| − | |[[Scourge]], [[Cult of the Damned]], formerly the [[Kirin Tor]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIconExt|Human Boy|Small}} [[Little Timmy]] |
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| − | |A small boy who was kidnapped near [[Strahnbrad]] and rescued by [[Arthas]], now sells the "[[Ice Shard]]" [[artifact]]. |
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| − | |<font color="limegreen">Alive</font> |
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| − | |''Unknown'' |
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| − | |[[Theramore]], [[Alliance of Lordaeron]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} [[Aiden Perenolde]] |
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| − | |Former King of Alterac and traitor to the Alliance |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | |''Unknown'' |
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| − | |[[Syndicate]], formerly [[Alterac]] and [[Alliance of Lordaeron]]. Affiliated briefly with the [[History of the Horde|Horde]] during the [[Second War]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIconExt|Genn}}{{RaceIconExt|Greymane}} King {{npc||Genn Greymane}} |
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| − | |King of Gilneas |
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| − | |<font color="limegreen">Alive</font> (<font color="blue">Worgen</font>) |
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| − | |Throne Room, Stormwind Keep, Stormwind City |
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| − | |[[Gilneas]], Alliance |
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| − | ||{{RaceIconExt|Garithos|Small}} [[Grand Marshal Garithos]] |
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| − | |[[Dark Knight]], Grand Marshal |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | |Killed by [[Varimathras]] in [[Lordaeron]] |
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| − | |[[New Alliance]], [[Kingdom of Lordaeron]], [[Detheroc]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} [[Archbishop Benedictus]] |
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| − | |Leader of the [[Church of Light]] |
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| − | |<font color="limegreen">Alive</font> |
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| − | |[[Cathedral of Light]], [[Stormwind City]] |
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| − | |[[Alliance]], [[Church of Light]], [[Kingdom of Stormwind]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} [[General Marcus Jonathan]] |
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| − | |General of [[Stormwind (kingdom)|Stormwind]] |
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| − | |<font color="limegreen">Alive</font> |
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| − | |[[Valley of Heroes]], [[Stormwind City]] |
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| − | |[[Kingdom of Stormwind]], [[Alliance]] |
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| − | ||{{RaceIconExt|Nielas|Small}} [[Nielas Aran]] |
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| − | |Court Conjurer of [[Stormwind (kingdom)|Stormwind]] |
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| − | |<font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | |Spirit trapped in [[Karazhan]] |
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| − | |[[Kingdom of Stormwind]], [[Order of Tirisfal]], [[Kirin Tor]] |
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| − | ==Human nations== |
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| − | Humanity has generally been controlled by seven powerful kingdoms, each with their own sphere of influence. All seven city-states were descended from the ancient nation of [[Arathor]]. Recently, however, a series of devastating wars have plagued humanity, resulting in the end of several kingdoms and the creation of a new one, Theramore, the only human state in Kalimdor. Playable humans are from Stormwind. |
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| − | After the end of the Third War, Alliance forces under Jaina Proudmoore sailed to Southeastern Kalimdor. They founded a stronghold called Theramore, a small, walled city on a rocky isle east of [[Dustwallow Marsh]]. Theramore Isle and the nearby mainland fall under human control and border [[Durotar]], the orcs' new homeland, to the North. Humans and orcs maintain a tentative peace along their borders, but clashes are common. Since most of the human warriors and mages lost their lives during the war against the Burning Legion, only a handful of veteran mages and paladins remain in Theramore. While [[Ironforge]] dwarves and the high elves also occupy the small island city, humans hold the seats of greatest power. Goblin vendors and traders are a common sight in and around the rocky isle. |
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| − | Lordaeron still boasted several human settlements even after the Third War, but it has diminished to a fraction of the size and power that it once was. Hillsbrad and a few settlements in Silverpine Forest once held out, as did a sizeable Scarlet Crusade presence. In [[Cataclysm]] however, the Forsaken has conquered most of these remaining settlements, and the Scarlets have fallen into decline. The humans in the neutral [[Argent Crusade]] - many of whom originated from the former Lordaeron nation - have solidified their presence in the recovering Plaguelands. The Kingdoms of Alterac and Stromgarde are still in ruins, but both have different factions of humans trying to reclaim their respective kingdoms. Meanwhile, only a fraction of the Gilnean population are considered humans as most others are afflicted with the Worgen Curse, or otherwise permanently killed or raised as Forsaken. The status of humans in Kul Tiras is yet to be seen. |
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| − | Stormwind, in the Southern continent of Azeroth, suffered in the First and Second Wars but remained relatively untouched in the Third. Stormwind has been rebuilt and stands larger and better defended than before. Though the Scourge did not make itself felt in Stormwind, the small kingdom faces its own enemies, both from without and within. Nevertheless, currently Stormwind is humanity's strongest nation and a symbol of reclamation and renewal.<ref name="WoWRPG43"/><ref name="WoWRPG44">''World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game'', 44.</ref> |
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| − | ! colspan="3" valign="bottom" | Nation |
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| − | ! [[First War]] || [[Second War]] || Interim || [[Third War]] || [[World of Warcraft|Post-Third War]] || [[Cataclysm]] || Current Status || Population (city proper) |
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| − | ![[Lordaeron (kingdom)|Lordaeron]] |
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| − | | || || - || - || - || Destroyed || See the [[Forsaken]],<br />[[Scarlet Crusade]],<br />[[Argent Dawn]] || - || [[Undercity]] || Undead |
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| − | |-style="color:#01796F;" |
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| − | ! [[Stormwind (kingdom)|Azeroth/Stormwind]] |
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| − | | || || Destroyed || - || Rebuilt || - || - || Damaged || Healthy || 200,000<ref>''Lands of Conflict'', 52.</ref><ref>''World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game'', 13.</ref> |
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| − | ! [[Dalaran]] |
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| − | | || || - || Damaged || Rebuilt || Destroyed || Rebuilt || - || Independent || 3,000<ref>''Lands of Conflict'', 90.</ref> || |
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| − | ! [[Kul Tiras]] |
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| − | | || || - || - || - || - || - || [[Kul Tiras#Cataclysm|Unknown]] || Healthy || 10,000<ref>''Lands of Conflict'', 101.</ref> |
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| − | ! [[Stromgarde]] |
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| − | | || || - || - || Left Alliance || Destroyed || Rejoined Alliance<ref name="League">[[League of Arathor]]</ref> || - || Crippled || 1,200<ref name="Stromgarde Population">Including [[Syndicate]], [[Trolls]] and [[Ogres]].</ref><ref>''Lands of Conflict'', 88.</ref> |
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| − | ! [[Gilneas]] |
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| − | | || || - || - || Left Alliance || - || [[Gilneas civil war|Civil war]] || Rejoined [[Alliance]] || See [[Worgen (playable)|Worgen]] ||Unknown<ref>''Lands of Conflict'', 96.</ref> |
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| − | ! [[Alterac]] |
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| − | | || || - || Destroyed || - || - || See [[the Syndicate]] || - || Destroyed || Ogres |
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| − | |-style="color:#01796F;" |
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| − | ! [[Theramore]] |
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| − | | || || - || - || - || - || Founded || - || Healthy || 9,500<ref>''Lands of Mystery'', 36.</ref> |
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| − | ==Appearance== |
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| − | Humans come from many backgrounds and show great physical variety among all the races. Humans' skin ranges from dark to light and may have tones of other colors. Their eyes are blue, brown, green, gray, or hazel. Human hair is brown, black, blond, or red. Men often grow short beards and women commonly wear their hair long. Humans average six feet in height and weigh about 180 pounds, with men noticeably taller and heavier than women.<ref name="WoWRPG43"/> |
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| − | The physique of humans is more muscular and sturdy than of elves, but much more slender than that of dwarves. The color and hue of human skin is varied, ranging from a fair pink, to tanned, to a very dark brown. Hair becomes gray or white with sickness or age. Human eyes have been known to glow like those of the naturally magical elves if he or she is wielding powerful magic. |
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| − | ==Culture== |
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| − | [[File:Danath.jpg|thumb|The Statue of [[Danath Trollbane]] prior to the Cataclysm.]] |
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| − | Humans seem to be a naturally proud and ambitious race. The humans of Azeroth have a very strong sense of triumphalism and have been known to be arrogant, overzealous, or vainglorious. Humans have also regularly displayed noble and altruistic attitudes and actions. These qualities have led to human society producing notable heroic and villainous figures in recent history. |
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| − | Most humans take comfort in having an orderly society, and humans prefer to live in villages, towns, and cities. Few humans understand the reverence of nature the [[night elf|night elves]] and [[tauren]] possess, and the most rural or rugged lifestyle a human has shown to possess is that of a farmer, bandit, or soldier. Human cities are extremely large, bustling, and lively. Outside city walls, in the countryside, the human [[peasant]]ry provides basic resources to the rest of the kingdom; the peasant farms, mines, and chops wood. In the city, merchants trade goods while craftsmen practice and perform their trades and businessmen provide services. At the top of the social hierarchy are the nobility, who sit within their castles, making important political decisions on the running of the kingdom. |
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| − | Despite the desire for order that generally exists among humans, some groups do deviate from this cultural trait and possess no loyalties toward their established political leaders. This is especially true in times of uncertainty for humans. Before the Third War there were humans in the Northern lands of Lordaeron that were swayed into joining the [[Cult of the Damned]]. [[Defias|Banditry]], [[Bloodsail Pirates|sea piracy]], and [[Scarlet Crusade|fanaticism]] amongst humans has been on the rise recently. |
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| − | Humans have a relatively short lifespan, less than the majority of the other races on Azeroth. They are old at about 55 years of age, and at 70 years they are venerable, with a maximum age between 72-110 years.<ref name="WoWRPG 174" /> Because of this, humanity strives to make the most out of what it has and to build legacies. This has led to the formation of different nations and orders across many lands and to the forging of alliances not only between each other, but with other races, and seeking to do whatever is necessary to protect and secure their nations so future generations can live peacefully and safely. The human state of Stormwind is the leader of the Alliance. Formerly it was the kingdom of [[Lordaeron]], until its destruction at the hands of the Undead Scourge. Stormwind is the largest remaining bastion of human population and strength in Azeroth. |
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| − | Humans are seen to be filled with unchecked passion and ambition. Their desire for power and knowledge has allowed for some of the greatest [[mage]]s to be human. The deep inner fire and emotions that brew within them have allowed many humans to master [[The Holy Light]] in ways unimaginable, leading the humans to establish the [[Knights of the Silver Hand]] as well as what are regarded as the most pious orders ever seen on Azeroth. The loyalty humans are capable of produces well-trained soldiers and mercenaries that will easily stay and fight for their kingdoms and their leaders' causes, no matter how dire the situation may be. |
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| − | ===Relations=== |
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| − | Humans began the Alliance, and it could not exist without them. Humans and orcs joined forces to face the Burning Legion several years ago, but friction again returned once they dispatched the demonic threat. Although the Alliance and Horde leaders bear a healthy respect for each another, old racial hatreds are commonplace. Humans also look upon tauren with suspicion, due to the ties tauren have established with orcs. Humans and dwarves have long enjoyed a good relationship, a bond only strengthened since the dwarves' latest discoveries have energized their archaeological efforts. Elves are a source of mystery and frustration - especially the exotic night elves, with whom they are allied. Humans dislike and distrust jungle trolls and, to an even greater extent, Forsaken.<ref name="WoWRPG44" /> They greatly respect gnomish technological prowess, though it is unknown exactly how they view [[Gnomeregan (faction)|Gnomeregan]] and their current plight. |
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| − | Humans have been known to rarely intermarry with other races. The human paladin [[Turalyon]] married the elven ranger [[Alleria Windrunner]], producing one son, [[Arator]]. [[Rhonin]], the leader of the [[Kirin Tor]], is married to Alleria's sister [[Vereesa Windrunner|Vereesa]]. Less famously, a human woman now named [[Tamara Wobblesprocket]] married a gnome. |
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| − | ===Faith=== |
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| − | [[File:TrogunSmith.jpg|thumb|Trogun Smith, a human paladin.]] |
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| − | Humans follow the Holy Light. Cathedrals and churches stand in their cities, and their priests preside over followers, heal the wounded, soothe the weary, and crusade against what they consider evil. Humans have an order of holy warriors, [[paladin]]s, who follow the Holy Light and crush evil and chaotic beings in its name. Paladins are wholly committed to defending the human nations.<ref name="WoWRPG44"/> |
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| − | ===Languages=== |
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| − | Humans speak [[Common (language)|Common]]. They may know many other languages, however, as they deal with many different creatures.<ref name="WoWRPG44"/> |
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| − | ===Names=== |
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| − | Human parents grant a child its given name at birth, while its family name has a long history and usually speaks something of its bearer’s ancestry. Some humans change their family names to emphasize their own accomplishments. |
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| − | * Male Names: Merander, Gyram, Darrick, Hebry. |
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| − | * Female Names: Lilla, Merian, Richelle, Ammi. |
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| − | * Family Names: Renn, Townguard, Silversmith, Runetouch.<ref name="WoWRPG44"/> |
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| − | ==Magic and technology== |
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| − | {{Main|Horde & Alliance magic#Humans|Alliance technology#Humans}} |
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| − | [[File:khadgar.jpg|thumb|A statue of [[Khadgar]], one of the most powerful human mages to ever live, built in Stormwind.]] |
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| − | Humans can practice [[arcane magic]] and [[divine magic]]. Their mastery of these arts are rivaled on Azeroth perhaps only by the [[high elves]], [[blood elves]], and the [[draenei]]. These magics are used to heal and create in times of peace, and to harm and destroy in times of war. |
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| − | Humans have a relatively good understanding of science and technology. However, this understanding does not come close to that of their dwarven and [[gnome|gnomish]] allies. The efforts of human engineers are laughable when compared to those of the dwarves' and gnomes'. These races have provided their advanced artillery, metalworking, and engineering skills to the Alliance during times of war. These are considerable benefits, including the creation and operation of powered siege engines and flying machines. The [[Deeprun Tram]] is a gnome-built mechanical wonder that serves as a speedy underground transportation device between Ironforge and Stormwind. |
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| − | Humans have a great deal of respect for both the dwarves and gnomes for these accomplishments, and are eternally grateful for their contributions to the Alliance. Humans, for the most part, do not seem to be particularly aware of nor concerned about the harms the advancement of civilization and technology (as well as the use of arcane magic) may bring upon nature and the world. However, humans respect the [[night elves]] and their desire to preserve their sacred forests and lands in [[Kalimdor]]. |
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| − | Human architecture is less pleasing to the eye than elven architecture, utilizing straight angles and simple materials such as wood, stone and mortar. However, human structures are much more resistant to damage than elven or [[Horde]] structures. Human structures are not nearly as strong as dwarven structures or as advanced as gnomish architecture, but they are much easier to build, and human forts and towns can be built relatively quickly. |
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| − | ==Warfare== |
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| − | The armies of the [[Human nations|human kingdoms]] are a force to be reckoned with. Well-trained footmen march to battle in [[plate|plate armor]] with kite shields and broadswords, while courageous [[knight]]s covered in heavy plate mail ride headlong into battle atop of their powerful equine steeds, wielding mighty lances and swords. Behind the humans come their allies; cunning [[hunter|elven archers]] and [[hunter|dwarven riflemen]] provide ranged support, human and gnomish (and in the past, though there are still some left, [[high elven]]) [[mages]] blast their enemies with magic and [[priest]]s use their divine magic to heal and aid wounded allies. Perhaps the most fearsome foe to evil and the enemies of humankind on the battlefield are the mighty [[paladin]]s, considered by many to be the champions of the human Alliance. These fearsome knights bring justice to their enemies and aid to their allies with a combination of healing and aura magics and mastery with giant warhammers and massive runeblades. |
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| − | Human bases are very difficult to penetrate. The walls of their strongholds are tall and tough, and from their watchtowers they can see enemies approach from far away, attacking them with siege weapons and archers while they advance. Behind the walls, an enemy would expect to meet ranks of dismounted knights and footmen. During the Second War, the Horde lost many of its warriors laying siege to Capital City, many of them killed by the city's [[ballistae]] and archers. |
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| − | ==Notes== |
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| − | *Although many generations of humans and kaldorei were befriended before the [[Great Sundering]],<ref name=S&L84-85/> when [[Rhonin]] travelled to the past, during the [[War of the Ancients]], the [[night elves]] didn't know what race he was and their studies indicated that he was some variation of a [[dwarf]] who had simply grown much taller than the rest.<ref>''[[The Demon Soul]]'', 21.</ref> |
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| − | *Some modern human females have retained the ability to turn their flesh to stone or steel in a similar way as [[dwarf|dwarves]], due to the human's ancient connection with the [[titan]]s. They believe that it was [[Khaz'Goroth]] who created them specifically.<ref>''[[Alliance Player's Guide]]'', 63.</ref> |
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| − | == Gallery == |
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| − | <Gallery> |
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| − | Image:Gerald Green.jpg|A fat human |
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| − | Image:Jeremiah Hawning.jpg|A skinny human |
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| − | Image:Bloodsail Raider.jpg|A human pirate |
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| − | Image:Beggar.jpg|A unique looking human (stance of NPC) |
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| − | Image:Dark Adept.jpg| An undead looking human ([[Cultist]]) |
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| − | </gallery> |
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| − | ==Trivia== |
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| − | Humans, like ogres and broken, have their own aggro sound: "Hah!" |
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| − | Humans have also appeared in every Warcraft-based game. The humans in Stormwind fought against the orcs in Warcraft 1 & 2, the humans of Lordaeron also fought the orcs in Warcraft 2 and tried to halt the Plague in Warcraft 3, and they are a playable race in World of Warcraft. |
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| − | ==Speculation== |
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| − | {{speculation}} |
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| − | It is be speculated that the birthing of humans is a severe side-effect of the [[Curse of Flesh]] on the vrykul. |
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| − | {{Reflist|2}} |
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| − | [[Category:World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]] |
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