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This is a page for '''racial terminology''' in ''[[Warcraft]]'' [[lore]].
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==Half-breed==
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[[Half-breed]] is a term used to categorize any species or individual born of two (or more) separate species. The term "half-breed" was used by orcs and ogres to refer to [[Rexxar]] in the [[Third War]].<ref>''[[The Founding of Durotar]]'': [[To Tame a Land]]}}</ref>
   
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===[[Demi-human]]===
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Demi-human is a term used to describe other races such as high elves,<ref>''[[Lord of His Pack]]''</ref> orcs, gnomes, and dwarves.<ref>''[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Game Manual]]'', pg. 85</ref><ref>[[The World of Warcraft Townhall/World Map]]</ref>
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===Half-breed===
  
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[[Half-breed]] is a term used to categorize any species or individual born of two (or more) separate species. The term "half-breed" was used by orcs and ogres to refer to [[Rexxar]] in the [[Third War]].<ref>{{ref game |title= Warcraft III|expansion= [[The Frozen Throne]] |campaign = [[The Founding of Durotar]]|mission= [[To Tame a Land]]}}</ref> Half-orcs, half-elves, half-ogres are examples of half-breeds.{{cite|APG|36}} {{cite|HPG}} [[Rexxar]] and [[Med'an]] examples of half-breeds. It can be used as both a technical<ref>[[Alliance Player's Guide]], 36</ref> or derogatory term. Half-breeds are [[hybrid race]]s (but not all hybrid races are half-breeds)
  
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===Demi-human===
  
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Demi-human is a term used to describe other races such as elves, orcs, gnomes, and dwarves.{{Cite|W3Man|85}} It is a term to describe the non-human races of humanoids.<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/story/chapter4.html</ref>
  
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''While no specific Warcraft definition has been given, demi is a word that is defined as either "half" or "one that partly belongs to (a specific type or class)".[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demi] Demi-human is a term that originated from Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. These humanoid races were defined as subdivisions of Homo sapiens.[http://www.reference.com/search?q=Demi-human] It is synonymous to the terms near-human and metahuman in other sources of fiction. The definition is not far off the mark considering that most races can be traced back to common ancestry through the titans.''
  
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See [[The Alliance of Lordaeron]].
  
   
 
===[[Half-draenei]]===
  
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Half-draenei is the term used for the offspring of one draenei parent or half-draenei and another species such as an orc. They show a blending of orc and draenei features.{{cite|HPG|139, 167}} {{NPC||Lantresor of the Blade||Lantresor}} is half-draenei.
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Half-draenei is the term used for the offspring of one draenei parent or half-draenei and another species such as an orc. They show a blending of orc and draenei features.<ref>''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', pg. 139 & 167</ref> {{NPC||Lantresor of the Blade||Lantresor}} is half-draenei.
   
 
===[[Half-orc]]===
  
===[[Half-orc]]===
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[[Half-orc]] is the term for the offspring of an orc or a half-orc and other species (such as human, draenei or ogre). Most half-orcs are half-human.{{cite|HPG}} Famous half-orcs include Garona{{cite|W1Man}} and [[Rexxar]].{{cite|BtDP}}
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[[Half-orc]] is the term for the offspring of an orc or a half-orc and other species (such as human, draenei or ogre). Most half-orcs are half-human.{{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as HPG - but what page? --> Famous half-orcs include Garona{{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as W1Man - but what page? --> and [[Rexxar]].{{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as BtDP - but what page? -->
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===Half-troll===
  
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[[Half-troll]] is the term used to describe someone who has descended from a parent that is a troll or half-troll and a parent of any other species. [[Lelior]]'s mother is said to be a half-troll. While it may only be a "your mother is a" joke, he also doesn't deny it.<ref>[[The Journey]]</ref>
  
   
 
===[[Half-elf]]===
  
===[[Half-elf]]===
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Half-elf is the term used to describe the offspring of an elven or half-elven parent and parent of another species. Most half-elves are half human and half high elves.{{cite|APG}} {{cite|Sunwell}} {{cite|WOE}}
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Half-elf is the term used to describe the offspring of an elven or half-elven parent and parent of another species. Most half-elves are half human and half high elves.{{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as APG - but what page? --> {{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as Sunwell - but what page? --> {{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as WOE - but what page? -->
   
 
===[[Half-ogre]]===
  
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Half-ogre is the term used to describe the offspring of an ogre or half-ogre parent and parent of another species. [[Rexxar]] and [[Leoroxx]] are examples of a half-ogres.{{cite|BtDP}} It is a technical term, and a term of self-identity.{{cite|HPG|7-8}}
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Half-ogre is the term used to describe the offspring of an ogre or half-ogre parent and parent of another species. [[Rexxar]] and [[Leoroxx]] are examples of a half-ogres.{{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as BtDP - but what page? --> It is a technical term, and a term of self-identity.<ref>''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', pg. 7-8</ref>
   
 
===Half-human===
  
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[[Half-human]] is the term used to describe someone who has descended from a parent that is a human or half-human and a parent of any other species.{{cite|TLG}} {{cite|W1Man}}{{cite|HPG}} The half-draenei, half-orc Garona has been described as being half-human, as have half-ogres of human descent.
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[[Half-human]] is the term used to describe someone who has descended from a parent that is a human or half-human and a parent of any other species.{{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as TLG - but what page? --> {{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as W1Man - but what page? -->{{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as HPG - but what page? --> The half-draenei, half-orc Garona has been described as being half-human, as have half-ogres of human descent.
   
 
===[[Half-human half-ogre]]===
  
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Half-human half-ogres are a rumored race created from the union of humans and ogres.{{Cite|HPG|7}}
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Half-human half-ogres are a rumored race created from the union of humans and ogres.<ref name="ReferenceB">''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', pg. 7</ref>
   
 
===[[Half-ogre mage]]===
  
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Half-ogre magi are the theoretical offspring between [[ogre magi]] and [[orc]]s.{{Cite|HPG|7}}
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Half-ogre magi are the theoretical offspring between [[Ogre mage|ogre magi]] and [[orc]]s.<ref name="ReferenceB"/>
   
 
===[[Half-night elf]] / [[Half-kaldorei]]===
  
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Half-night elf, also known as half-kaldorei,<ref>[[Short story]] in [[Shadows and Light]], pg. 133-134.</ref> is the term used to describe the offspring of humans and night elves.{{Cite|WRPG|49, 55}} {{Cite|APG|12}}
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Half-night elf, also known as half-kaldorei,<ref>[[Short story]] in [[Shadows and Light]], pg. 133-134.</ref> is the term used to describe the offspring of humans and night elves.<ref>''[[Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]]'', pg. 49, 55</ref><ref name="ReferenceC">''[[Alliance Player's Guide]]'', pg. 12</ref>
   
 
===[[Half-blood elf]]===
  
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Half-blood elf is the term used to describe the offspring of humans and blood elves.{{Cite|APG|12}}
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Half-blood elf is the term used to describe the offspring of humans and blood elves.<ref name="ReferenceC"/>
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[[Half-giant]] is the term used to describe someone who has descended from a parent that is a giant or half-giant and a parent of any other species (such as humans).
  
   
 
===Half-dragon===
  
===Half-dragon===
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Drakonid (and/or dragonkin) are described as being "half-man, half-dragon".<ref>[[Quest:Maxnar Must Die!]]</ref> While it is still unclear if this is literal or figurative, [[dragonspawn]] are known to have human heritage.
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Drakonid (and/or dragonkin) are described as being "half-man, half-dragon".<ref>[[Maxnar Must Die!]]</ref> While it is still unclear if this is literal or figurative, [[dragonspawn]] are known to have human heritage.
   
 
==Dwarven races==
  
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The term dwarf was the term humans gave to the race of short, stocky, and bearded humanoids once known as the [[earthen]]. At the time, the dwarves did not know that the word literally meant "diminutive". They are just glad they were not called worse by the humans, for example "beard-men", "rockheads", or something like that.
 
The term dwarf was the term humans gave to the race of short, stocky, and bearded humanoids once known as the [[earthen]]. At the time, the dwarves did not know that the word literally meant "diminutive". They are just glad they were not called worse by the humans, for example "beard-men", "rockheads", or something like that.
   
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The name stuck, and now all races around the world use it to describe dwarves, even the dwarves themselves. While it might have originated out of an apparent racial slur, today dwarves are proud of the term and do not see it as being a negative terminology, and in fact gladly call themselves dwarves. {{Cite|APG|140}}
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The name stuck, and now all races around the world use it to describe dwarves, even the dwarves themselves. While it might have originated out of an apparent racial slur, today dwarves are proud of the term and do not see it as being a negative terminology, and in fact gladly call themselves dwarves.<ref>''[[Alliance Player's Guide]]'', pg. 140</ref>
   
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====[[Hill dwarf]]====
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Hill dwarf is a term used for dwarves that live primarily in the hills. They construct their buildings above ground, with roofs opened to the sky (rarely digging very deep into the hills).{{Cite|LoC|19}} Some hill dwarves were familiar with, and known to, elven rangers.{{cite|DotD|280}}
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Hill dwarf is a term used for dwarves that live primarily in the hills. They construct their buildings above ground, with roofs opened to the sky (rarely digging very deep into the hills).<ref>''[[Lands of Conflict]]'', pg. 19</ref> Some hill dwarves were familiar with, and known to, elven rangers.<ref>''[[Day of the Dragon]]'', pg. 280</ref>
   
 
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[[Ironforge dwarves]] are dwarves that are part of the Ironforge and Bronzebeard clans (and subclans). They are the dwarven player race.
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[[Ironforge dwarf|Ironforge dwarves]] are dwarves that are part of the Ironforge and Bronzebeard clans (and subclans). They are the dwarven player race.
   
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Mountain dwarf is a term used for dwarves that live primarily in the mountains.{{Cite|LoC|19}}{{cite|DotD|35}}
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Mountain dwarf is a term used for dwarves that live primarily in the mountains.<ref>''[[Lands of Conflict]]'', pg. 19</ref><ref name="ReferenceA">''[[Day of the Dragon]]'', pg. 35</ref>
   
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Wild dwarf is a term for the race of dwarves which includes the [[Wildhammer clan]].{{Cite|DotD|35}} {{Cite|W3Man|12}} {{Cite|MoM|54}}
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Wild dwarf is a term for the race of dwarves which includes the [[Wildhammer clan]].<ref name="ReferenceA"/><ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]] Manual |pages=12}}</ref><ref>''[[Manual of Monsters]]'', pg. 54</ref>
   
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[[Frostborn]] (aka frost dwarves) are a mysterious race encountered by the [[Alliance Expedition]] within [[Storm Peaks]] in [[Northrend]] at their home of [[Frosthold]].<ref>{{questlong|Alliance|80|Aid from the Explorers' League}}</ref><ref>http://wotlk.wowhead.com/?faction=1126</ref>
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[[Frostborn]] (aka frost dwarves) are a mysterious race encountered by the [[Alliance Expedition]] within [[Storm Peaks]] in [[Northrend]] at their home of [[Frosthold]].<ref>[[Aid from the Explorers' League]]</ref><ref>http://wotlk.wowhead.com/?faction=1126</ref>
   
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Iron dwarves are a hostile race of dwarves newly encountered throughout [[Northrend]] (mostly found within the [[Howling Fjord]], [[Grizzly Hills]], and [[Storm Peaks]]), but appear intent on destroying any archaeological connections to other dwarves, much to the chagrin of the [[Explorers' League]].<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/wrath/features/bestiary/index.xml</ref>
  
Iron dwarves are a hostile race of dwarves newly encountered throughout [[Northrend]] (mostly found within the [[Howling Fjord]], [[Grizzly Hills]], and [[Storm Peaks]]), but appear intent on destroying any archaeological connections to other dwarves, much to the chagrin of the [[Explorers' League]].<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/wrath/features/bestiary/index.xml</ref>
   
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Earthen are stony humanoids created by the [[titan]]s during the forming of [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]]; some later degenerated into [[trogg]]s, while others transformed into [[dwarves]].<ref>{{NPC||Lore Keeper of Norgannon}}</ref> Most of the dwarves were thought to have originated from earthen in Uldaman.{{cite|APG|140}} Another type of earthen appear in [[Ulduar]].
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Earthen are stony humanoids created by the [[titan]]s during the forming of [[Azeroth]]; some later degenerated into [[trogg]]s, while others transformed into [[Dwarf|dwarves]].<ref>{{NPC||Lore Keeper of Norgannon}}</ref> Most of the dwarves were thought to have originated from earthen in Uldaman.<ref>''[[Alliance Player's Guide]]'', pg. 140</ref> Another type of earthen appear in [[Ulduar]].
   
 
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====Blood elf (sin'dorei)====
  
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Draenei is a term that can refer to three separate races: uncorrupted eredar,<ref>http://www.blizzplanet.com/content/553/</ref> the Broken draenei,<ref name="unbroken">http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/story/unbroken/unbroken.xml</ref> and the draenei Lost Ones. In [[Warcraft III]], the draenei mostly appeared as [[Broken]] draenei or [[Lost Ones]] draenei.<ref>http://www.battle.net/war3/neutral/Draenei.shtml</ref>
   
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Draenei Lost Ones are wretched "cousins" of the [[Broken draenei]], draenei who have suffered so much that they have gone mad.<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/burningcrusade/townhall/bestiary.html</ref> They call themselves the "Lost Ones" in mourning of their former world.{{cite|MoM|26}} A mixture of these sad creatures somehow made the journey to [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]] and settled in the [[Swamp of Sorrows]], with those recovering from their madness living in the [[Harborage]], and those still suffering in the [[Fallow Sanctuary]].<ref>{{questlong|Neutral|35|Draenethyst Crystals}}</ref>
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Draenei Lost Ones are wretched "cousins" of the [[Broken]], draenei who have suffered so much that they have gone mad.<ref name="bc_bestiary"/> They call themselves the "Lost Ones" in mourning of their former world.<ref>''[[Manual of Monsters]]'', pg. 26</ref> A mixture of these sad creatures somehow made the journey to [[Azeroth]] and settled in the [[Swamp of Sorrows]], with those recovering from their madness living in the [[Harborage]], and those still suffering in the [[Fallow Sanctuary]].<ref>[[Draenethyst Crystals (quest)]]</ref>
   
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Broken draenei are a sub-race of the [[draenei]] created by corruption during the battle with the [[Burning Legion]]. They tend to have flattened facial features and reduced stature compared to uncorrupted draenei.<ref name="bc_bestiary"/> They are credited with bringing [[shaman]]istic powers and practice to the larger draenei population and therefore the [[Alliance]].<ref name="unbroken" />
  
Broken draenei are a sub-race of the [[draenei]] created by corruption during the battle with the [[Burning Legion]]. They tend to have flattened facial features and reduced stature compared to uncorrupted draenei.<ref name="bc_bestiary"/> They are credited with bringing [[shaman]]istic powers and practice to the larger draenei population and therefore the [[Alliance]].<ref name="unbroken" />
   
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Half-draenei is a term used to describe the [[half-breed]] offspring of one [[draenei]] parent, or half-draenei, and a parent of any other species, such as an [[orc]]. The term [[half-orc]] can also be used.
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Eredar refers to both the members of the parent race who became corrupted [[man'ari]] (led by [[Archimonde]] and [[Kil'jaeden]]){{cite|RotH|14}} and joined the Burning Legion<ref name="bc_bestiary">http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/burningcrusade/townhall/bestiary.html</ref> and to their rebel cousins, the draenei, who rejected the recruitment of [[Sargeras]]. They are now otherworldly demons.{{Cite|W3Man}} {{cite|MoM}}
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Eredar refers to both the members of the parent race who became corrupted [[man'ari]] (led by [[Archimonde]] and [[Kil'jaeden]])<ref>''[[Rise of the Horde]]'', pg. 14</ref> and joined the Burning Legion<ref name="bc_bestiary">http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/burningcrusade/townhall/bestiary.html</ref> and to their rebel cousins, the draenei, who rejected the recruitment of [[Sargeras]]. They are now otherworldly demons.{{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as W3Man - but what page? --> {{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as MoM - but what page? -->
   
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===Aberration===
  
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An aberration has a bizarre anatomy, strange abilities, an alien mindset, or any combination of the three.<ref>''[[Monster Guide]]'', pg. 185</ref> These are often offshoots of other creatures including humanoids, undead, beasts, and insect-like creatures, etc.<ref>''[[Monster Guide]]'', pg. 74, 125, 185, 212</ref> [[Nerubian]]s and [[forgotten one]]s are aberrations for example. This is reflected in ''[[World of Warcraft]]'' as aberrations appearing in the game are usually offshoots of some [[undead]] or [[elemental]]s.<ref>http://www.wowhead.com/?npc=10485</ref><ref>http://www.wowhead.com/?npc=11480</ref><ref>http://www.wowhead.com/?npc=18865</ref>
   
 
Note: While aberration is used to describe a few specific races with similar characteristics, it does not mean that all are related.
  
Note: While aberration is used to describe a few specific races with similar characteristics, it does not mean that all are related.
   
 
===[[Arakkoa]]===
  
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Arakkoa are a generally flightless vulture-like race who wear colorful robes and plumed headdresses<ref>http://www.blizzplanet.com/content/625/</ref> found in [[Outland]] primarily in [[Terokkar Forest]], but also encountered in [[Hellfire Peninsula]] and [[Blade's Edge Mountains]].{{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as BtDP - but what page? -->
   
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Ethereals are a race of pure energy, who call non-energy races "fleshlings", that have come to Outland to profit from the turmoil there and battle between their own factions (the [[Ethereum]], [[Consortium]], and [[Protectorate]]) for various goals.<ref name="bp_etherum">http://blizzplanet.com/content/641/</ref> They live and travel in the Twisting Nether{{cite|S&L|154}} after having been driven from their homeworld of [[K'aresh]].<ref name="bp_etherum"/>
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Ethereals are a race of pure energy, who call non-energy races "fleshlings", that have come to Outland to profit from the turmoil there and battle between their own factions (the [[Ethereum]], [[Consortium]], and [[Protectorate]]) for various goals.<ref name="bp_etherum">http://blizzplanet.com/content/641/</ref> They live and travel in the Twisting Nether<ref>''[[Shadows & Light]]'', pg. 154</ref> after having been driven from their homeworld of [[K'aresh]].<ref name="bp_etherum"/>
   
 
===Fey===
  
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{{RPG-section}}A fey is a creature with supernatural abilities and connections to nature or to some other force or place. Fey are usually human-shaped or have human-shaped portions (such as a humanoid torso and the body of a stag or other wild creature).<ref>''[[Monster Guide]]'', pg. 189</ref> [[Faerie dragon]]s are also fey, and this is reflected in the names of certain subtypes such as [[Fey Dragon]] and [[Fey Drake]].<ref>[http://www.wowhead.com/?search=faerie#npcs "Faerie" NPCs] in Wowhead, [http://www.wowhead.com/?search=fey#npcs "Fey" NPCs] in Wowhead</ref><ref>''[[Alliance Player's Guide]]'', pg. 207</ref>
   
 
''Note: While fey is used to describe a few specific races with similar characteristics, it does not mean that all are related.''
  
''Note: While fey is used to describe a few specific races with similar characteristics, it does not mean that all are related.''
   
 
===[[Human]]===
  
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{{RPG-section}}Human is a term that refers to prolific race of humanoids on Azeroth formally known as the [[Azotha]].{{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as LoC - but what page? -->
   
 
===[[Humanoid]]===
  
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Humanoid is the technical term used to describe roughly human-like species. That is "having human form or characteristics". A humanoid usually has two arms, two legs, and one head or a human-like torso, arms, and a head. Humanoids have few or no supernatural or extraordinary abilities, but most can speak and usually have well-developed societies.{{Cite|MG|191}} Humanoid can refer to any race (not neccesarily sapient) that share at least some similarities to basic human build, at least from the torso up. Dryads, for example, are considered fey "humanoids" even though they have bestial lower bodies.
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Humanoid is the technical term used to describe roughly human-like species. That is "having human form or characteristics". A humanoid usually has two arms, two legs, and one head or a human-like torso, arms, and a head. Humanoids have few or no supernatural or extraordinary abilities, but most can speak and usually have well-developed societies.<ref>''[[Monster Guide]]'', pg. 191</ref> Humanoid can refer to any race (not neccesarily sapient) that share at least some similarities to basic human build, at least from the torso up. Dryads, for example, are considered fey "humanoids" even though they have bestial lower bodies.
   
 
In the MMO and RPG not all humanoids are classified as humanoids however, and many are listed as [[giant]]s or [[undead]] (and other categories). In some cases, these are smaller sub-categories within the term humanoid — for example, goblinoid, giant, or some fey. It is a technical term, rather than a "racial slur".
  
In the MMO and RPG not all humanoids are classified as humanoids however, and many are listed as [[giant]]s or [[undead]] (and other categories). In some cases, these are smaller sub-categories within the term humanoid — for example, goblinoid, giant, or some fey. It is a technical term, rather than a "racial slur".
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===Giant===
  
===Giant===
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Giants are humanoid creatures of great strength. They are a very large size (above 3 meters/yards or so) and larger than most ogres (though ogres are considered as one of the races of giants of Draenor). This includes most semi-intelligent large humanoids and some intelligent. Most giants are the creations of the titans, birthed when the world was young.{{Cite|MG|190}}
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Giants are humanoid creatures of great strength. They are a very large size (above 3 meters/yards or so) and larger than most ogres (though ogres are considered as one of the races of giants of Draenor). This includes most semi-intelligent large humanoids and some intelligent. Most giants are the creations of the titans, birthed when the world was young.<ref>''[[Monster Guide]]'', pg. 190</ref>
   
 
''Note: While giant is described races with similar characteristics, it does not mean that all are related to giants.''
  
''Note: While giant is described races with similar characteristics, it does not mean that all are related to giants.''
   
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=== Human (Draenor) ===
  
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The Draenor "humans" are a speculative race created by Garona to define her non-half-orc heritage,<ref name="LG232">''[[The Last Guardian]]'', 232</ref> it has now been confirmed that she is a [[half-draenei]],<ref>''[[Conflicting Loyalties]]''</ref> but was decieved by [[Gul'dan]] to believe that she was [[half-human]].<ref>''[[Secrets]]''</ref>
  
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In ''[[The Last Guardian]]'' Garona makes various statements that there were a different group of humans living on Draenor than those the orcs later discovered on Azeroth. Garona believed that she was [[half-orc]] and had [[half-human]] heritage from this "Draenor ''humans''", who gave her insight into those on Azeroth.<ref name="LG232"/>
  
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*According to Garona she hadn't felt her humanity in a long, long time, and it was Medivh who allowed her to embrace her humanity.<ref>''[[The Last Guardian]]'', 228</ref>
  
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====Near-human====
  
====Near-human====
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Near-human is an in-universe speculative term used by Medivh to interpret Garona's mysterious "humans", he surmised that her homeland had "humans" or "near-humans".<ref>''[[The Last Guardian]]'', 198</ref> Khadgar saw a vision of [[Gul'dan]]'s quarters on Draenor in which he kept preserved bodies of human or human-ish creatures in one of his cabinets along his walls.<ref>''[[The Last Guardian]]'', 234</ref> From Garona's point of view this possibly "near-human" race is called "[[#Human (Draenor)|human]]".
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The "[[near-human]]s" of Draenor are an in-universe speculative race used by [[Garona]] and [[Medivh]] to interpret the former's non-orcish heritage.<ref name="LG198">''[[The Last Guardian]]'', 198</ref> In ''[[The Last Guardian]]'', Garona makes various statements that there was a different group of humans living on Draenor than those the orcs later discovered on Azeroth, who were possibly rendered extinct some time before.<ref name="LG198"/>
   
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''While no specific Warcraft definition has been given, in other fantasy/sci-fi (ex. Star Wars[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Near-Human] & Doctor Who[http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/Near-Human]), near-human has meant a race that evolutionarily diverged from humans (or have mixed ancestry with other species). In some cases the term is used to describe a race that evolutionarily converged into a species biologically related to humans. Often humans & near-humans are genetically compatible. This term is synonymous with the term "demi-human" or "metahuman" and sometimes half-breed or hybrids from other fiction.''
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''While no specific Warcraft definition has been given, in other fantasy/sci-fi (ex. Star Wars<ref>http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Near-Human</ref> & Doctor Who<ref>http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/Near-Human</ref>), near-human has meant a race that evolutionarily diverged from humans (or have mixed ancestry with other species). In some cases the term is used to describe a race that evolutionarily converged into a species biologically related to humans. Often humans & near-humans are genetically compatible. This term is synonymous with the term "demi-human" or "metahuman" and sometimes half-breed or hybrids from other fiction.''
   
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===Outsider===
  
===Outsider===
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An outsider is at least partially composed of the essence (but not necessarily the material) of some plane other than Azeroth. Some creatures start out as some other type of creature and become outsiders when they attain a higher (or lower) state of spiritual existence.{{Cite|MG|194}} Native outsiders are native to Azeroth. They are creatures who have mortal ancestors or a strong connection to Azeroth and can be raised, reincarnated, or resurrected just as other living creatures can be.{{cite|MG|193}}
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An outsider is at least partially composed of the essence (but not necessarily the material) of some plane other than Azeroth. Some creatures start out as some other type of creature and become outsiders when they attain a higher (or lower) state of spiritual existence.<ref>''[[Monster Guide]]'', pg. 194</ref> Native outsiders are native to Azeroth. They are creatures who have mortal ancestors or a strong connection to Azeroth and can be raised, reincarnated, or resurrected just as other living creatures can be.<ref>''[[Monster Guide]]'', pg. 193</ref>
   
 
''Note: While outsider is used to describe a few specific races with similar characteristics, it does not mean that all are related.''
  
''Note: While outsider is used to describe a few specific races with similar characteristics, it does not mean that all are related.''
   
 
===Magical beast===
  
===Magical beast===
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Magical beasts are similar to [[animal]]s but can have higher intelligences. Magical beasts often have supernatural or extraordinary abilities, but sometimes are merely bizarre in appearance or habits.{{Cite|MG|192}}
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Magical beasts are similar to [[animal]]s but can have higher intelligences. Magical beasts often have supernatural or extraordinary abilities, but sometimes are merely bizarre in appearance or habits.<ref>''[[Monster Guide]]'', pg. 192</ref>
   
 
''Note: While magical beast is used to describe a few specific races with similar characteristics, it does not mean that all are related.''
  
''Note: While magical beast is used to describe a few specific races with similar characteristics, it does not mean that all are related.''
   
 
===Construct===
  
===Construct===
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A construct is an [[animated object]] or artificially (perhaps technologically) constructed creature. [[Mechanical]]s are a type of construct.{{cite|MG|187}}
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A construct is an [[animated object]] or artificially (perhaps technologically) constructed creature. [[Mechanical]]s are a type of construct.<ref>''[[Monster Guide]]'', pg. 187</ref>
   
 
''Note: While construct is used to describe a few specific races with similar characteristics, it does not mean that all are related.''
  
''Note: While construct is used to describe a few specific races with similar characteristics, it does not mean that all are related.''
   
 
===Plant===
  
===Plant===
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Plant (a.k.a. plant creature or ambulatory plant) is a term which comprises creatures made of vegetable matter. Note that regular plants, such as one finds growing in gardens and fields, are not creatures but objects, even though they are alive (they lack [[spirit]] and [[charisma]]).{{cite|MG|195}}
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Plant (a.k.a. plant creature or ambulatory plant) is a term which comprises creatures made of vegetable matter. Note that regular plants, such as one finds growing in gardens and fields, are not creatures but objects, even though they are alive (they lack [[spirit]] and [[charisma]]).<ref>''[[Monster Guide]]'', pg. 195</ref>
   
 
''Note: While plant is used to describe a few specific races with similar characteristics, it does not mean that all are related.''
  
''Note: While plant is used to describe a few specific races with similar characteristics, it does not mean that all are related.''
   
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===[[Mag'har (faction)|Mag'har]]===
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Mag'har, brown-skinned [[orc]]s [[Tainted orc|untainted]] by the [[Burning Legion]], call [[Nagrand]] on [[Outland]] (once known as [[Draenor]]) their home.<ref>http://www.blizzplanet.com/content/618/</ref><ref>{{questlong|Horde|62|The Mag'har}}</ref> They also have an [[Mag'har Post|outpost]] in the [[Hellfire Peninsula]].<ref>{{questlong|Horde|63|Envoy to the Mag'har}}</ref>
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Mag'har, brown-skinned [[orc]]s [[Tainted orc|untainted]] by the [[Burning Legion]], call [[Nagrand]] on [[Outland]] (once known as [[Draenor]]) their home.<ref>http://www.blizzplanet.com/content/618/</ref><ref>[[The Mag'har (quest)]]</ref> They also have an [[Mag'har Post|outpost]] in the [[Hellfire Peninsula]].<ref>[[Envoy to the Mag'har]]</ref>
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Sporelings are apparently a fungus-based humanoid<ref>[[Natural Enemies]]</ref> who can only be found in the [[Zangarmarsh]] region of [[Outland]]. They develop from spore sacs in southwest Zangarmarsh.<ref>[[The Sporelings' Plight]]</ref> Their main settlement is called [[Sporeggar]].<ref>[[Sporeggar (quest)]]</ref>
   
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Sporelings are apparently a fungus-based humanoid<ref>{{questlong|Neutral|64|Natural Enemies}}</ref> who can only be found in the [[Zangarmarsh]] region of [[Outland]]. They develop from spore sacs in southwest Zangarmarsh.<ref>{{questlong|Neutral|63|The Sporelings' Plight}}</ref> Their main settlement is called [[Sporeggar]].<ref>{{questlong|Neutral|64|Sporeggar}}</ref>
  
   
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This is a page for racial terminology in Warcraft lore.

Half-breed

Half-breed is a term used to categorize any species or individual born of two (or more) separate species. The term "half-breed" was used by orcs and ogres to refer to Rexxar in the Third War.[1]

Demi-human

Demi-human is a term used to describe other races such as high elves,[2] orcs, gnomes, and dwarves.[3][4]

Half-draenei

Half-draenei is the term used for the offspring of one draenei parent or half-draenei and another species such as an orc. They show a blending of orc and draenei features.[5] Lantresor is half-draenei.

Half-orc

Half-orc is the term for the offspring of an orc or a half-orc and other species (such as human, draenei or ogre). Most half-orcs are half-human.[citation needed]  Famous half-orcs include Garona[citation needed]  and Rexxar.[citation needed] 

Half-elf

Half-elf is the term used to describe the offspring of an elven or half-elven parent and parent of another species. Most half-elves are half human and half high elves.[citation needed]  [citation needed]  [citation needed] 

Half-ogre

Half-ogre is the term used to describe the offspring of an ogre or half-ogre parent and parent of another species. Rexxar and Leoroxx are examples of a half-ogres.[citation needed]  It is a technical term, and a term of self-identity.[6]

Half-human

Half-human is the term used to describe someone who has descended from a parent that is a human or half-human and a parent of any other species.[citation needed]  [citation needed] [citation needed]  The half-draenei, half-orc Garona has been described as being half-human, as have half-ogres of human descent.

Half-human half-ogre

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Half-human half-ogres are a rumored race created from the union of humans and ogres.[7]

Half-ogre mage

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Half-ogre magi are the theoretical offspring between ogre magi and orcs.[7]

Half-night elf / Half-kaldorei

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Half-night elf, also known as half-kaldorei,[8] is the term used to describe the offspring of humans and night elves.[9][10]

Half-blood elf

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Half-blood elf is the term used to describe the offspring of humans and blood elves.[10]

Half-dragon

Drakonid (and/or dragonkin) are described as being "half-man, half-dragon".[11] While it is still unclear if this is literal or figurative, dragonspawn are known to have human heritage.

Dwarven races

Dwarf

The term dwarf was the term humans gave to the race of short, stocky, and bearded humanoids once known as the earthen. At the time, the dwarves did not know that the word literally meant "diminutive". They are just glad they were not called worse by the humans, for example "beard-men", "rockheads", or something like that.

The name stuck, and now all races around the world use it to describe dwarves, even the dwarves themselves. While it might have originated out of an apparent racial slur, today dwarves are proud of the term and do not see it as being a negative terminology, and in fact gladly call themselves dwarves.[12]

Hill dwarf

Hill dwarf is a term used for dwarves that live primarily in the hills. They construct their buildings above ground, with roofs opened to the sky (rarely digging very deep into the hills).[13] Some hill dwarves were familiar with, and known to, elven rangers.[14]

Ironforge dwarf

Ironforge dwarves are dwarves that are part of the Ironforge and Bronzebeard clans (and subclans). They are the dwarven player race.

Mountain dwarf

Mountain dwarf is a term used for dwarves that live primarily in the mountains.[15][16]

Wild dwarf

Wild dwarf is a term for the race of dwarves which includes the Wildhammer clan.[16][17][18]

Frostborn

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Frostborn (aka frost dwarves) are a mysterious race encountered by the Alliance Expedition within Storm Peaks in Northrend at their home of Frosthold.[19][20]

Iron dwarf

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Iron dwarves are a hostile race of dwarves newly encountered throughout Northrend (mostly found within the Howling Fjord, Grizzly Hills, and Storm Peaks), but appear intent on destroying any archaeological connections to other dwarves, much to the chagrin of the Explorers' League.[21]

Earthen

Earthen are stony humanoids created by the titans during the forming of Azeroth; some later degenerated into troggs, while others transformed into dwarves.[22] Most of the dwarves were thought to have originated from earthen in Uldaman.[23] Another type of earthen appear in Ulduar.

Elven / Naga races

Elves

Night elf (kaldorei)

High elf (quel'dorei)

Blood elf (sin'dorei)

Dark elf

Half-elves

For the various types of half-elves (half-elf, half-blood elf, half-night elf, etc.) see Half-breeds.

Naga

Eredar/draenei races

Draenei

Draenei is a term that can refer to three separate races: uncorrupted eredar,[24] the Broken draenei,[25] and the draenei Lost Ones. In Warcraft III, the draenei mostly appeared as Broken draenei or Lost Ones draenei.[26]

Lost One

Draenei Lost Ones are wretched "cousins" of the Broken, draenei who have suffered so much that they have gone mad.[27] They call themselves the "Lost Ones" in mourning of their former world.[28] A mixture of these sad creatures somehow made the journey to Azeroth and settled in the Swamp of Sorrows, with those recovering from their madness living in the Harborage, and those still suffering in the Fallow Sanctuary.[29]

Broken

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Broken draenei are a sub-race of the draenei created by corruption during the battle with the Burning Legion. They tend to have flattened facial features and reduced stature compared to uncorrupted draenei.[27] They are credited with bringing shamanistic powers and practice to the larger draenei population and therefore the Alliance.[25]

Half-draenei

Half-draenei is a term used to describe the half-breed offspring of one draenei parent, or half-draenei, and a parent of any other species, such as an orc. The term half-orc can also be used.

Eredar

Eredar refers to both the members of the parent race who became corrupted man'ari (led by Archimonde and Kil'jaeden)[30] and joined the Burning Legion[27] and to their rebel cousins, the draenei, who rejected the recruitment of Sargeras. They are now otherworldly demons.[citation needed]  [citation needed] 

Racial terms used in multiple Warcraft sources

Aberration

An aberration has a bizarre anatomy, strange abilities, an alien mindset, or any combination of the three.[31] These are often offshoots of other creatures including humanoids, undead, beasts, and insect-like creatures, etc.[32] Nerubians and forgotten ones are aberrations for example. This is reflected in World of Warcraft as aberrations appearing in the game are usually offshoots of some undead or elementals.[33][34][35]

Note: While aberration is used to describe a few specific races with similar characteristics, it does not mean that all are related.

Arakkoa

Arakkoa are a generally flightless vulture-like race who wear colorful robes and plumed headdresses[36] found in Outland primarily in Terokkar Forest, but also encountered in Hellfire Peninsula and Blade's Edge Mountains.[citation needed] 

Ethereal

Ethereals are a race of pure energy, who call non-energy races "fleshlings", that have come to Outland to profit from the turmoil there and battle between their own factions (the Ethereum, Consortium, and Protectorate) for various goals.[37] They live and travel in the Twisting Nether[38] after having been driven from their homeworld of K'aresh.[37]

Fey

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A fey is a creature with supernatural abilities and connections to nature or to some other force or place. Fey are usually human-shaped or have human-shaped portions (such as a humanoid torso and the body of a stag or other wild creature).[39] Faerie dragons are also fey, and this is reflected in the names of certain subtypes such as Fey Dragon and Fey Drake.[40][41]

Note: While fey is used to describe a few specific races with similar characteristics, it does not mean that all are related.

Human

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Human is a term that refers to prolific race of humanoids on Azeroth formally known as the Azotha.[citation needed] 

Humanoid

Humanoid is the technical term used to describe roughly human-like species. That is "having human form or characteristics". A humanoid usually has two arms, two legs, and one head or a human-like torso, arms, and a head. Humanoids have few or no supernatural or extraordinary abilities, but most can speak and usually have well-developed societies.[42] Humanoid can refer to any race (not neccesarily sapient) that share at least some similarities to basic human build, at least from the torso up. Dryads, for example, are considered fey "humanoids" even though they have bestial lower bodies.

In the MMO and RPG not all humanoids are classified as humanoids however, and many are listed as giants or undead (and other categories). In some cases, these are smaller sub-categories within the term humanoid — for example, goblinoid, giant, or some fey. It is a technical term, rather than a "racial slur".

Note: While humanoid is used to describe races with similar characteristics, it does not mean they are all related to "humans".

Giant

Giants are humanoid creatures of great strength. They are a very large size (above 3 meters/yards or so) and larger than most ogres (though ogres are considered as one of the races of giants of Draenor). This includes most semi-intelligent large humanoids and some intelligent. Most giants are the creations of the titans, birthed when the world was young.[43]

Note: While giant is described races with similar characteristics, it does not mean that all are related to giants.

Racial terms used in the novels

Near-human

The "near-humans" of Draenor are an in-universe speculative race used by Garona and Medivh to interpret the former's non-orcish heritage.[44] In The Last Guardian, Garona makes various statements that there was a different group of humans living on Draenor than those the orcs later discovered on Azeroth, who were possibly rendered extinct some time before.[44]

While no specific Warcraft definition has been given, in other fantasy/sci-fi (ex. Star Wars[45] & Doctor Who[46]), near-human has meant a race that evolutionarily diverged from humans (or have mixed ancestry with other species). In some cases the term is used to describe a race that evolutionarily converged into a species biologically related to humans. Often humans & near-humans are genetically compatible. This term is synonymous with the term "demi-human" or "metahuman" and sometimes half-breed or hybrids from other fiction.

Racial terms described in the RPG

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Outsider

An outsider is at least partially composed of the essence (but not necessarily the material) of some plane other than Azeroth. Some creatures start out as some other type of creature and become outsiders when they attain a higher (or lower) state of spiritual existence.[47] Native outsiders are native to Azeroth. They are creatures who have mortal ancestors or a strong connection to Azeroth and can be raised, reincarnated, or resurrected just as other living creatures can be.[48]

Note: While outsider is used to describe a few specific races with similar characteristics, it does not mean that all are related.

Magical beast

Magical beasts are similar to animals but can have higher intelligences. Magical beasts often have supernatural or extraordinary abilities, but sometimes are merely bizarre in appearance or habits.[49]

Note: While magical beast is used to describe a few specific races with similar characteristics, it does not mean that all are related.

Construct

A construct is an animated object or artificially (perhaps technologically) constructed creature. Mechanicals are a type of construct.[50]

Note: While construct is used to describe a few specific races with similar characteristics, it does not mean that all are related.

Plant

Plant (a.k.a. plant creature or ambulatory plant) is a term which comprises creatures made of vegetable matter. Note that regular plants, such as one finds growing in gardens and fields, are not creatures but objects, even though they are alive (they lack spirit and charisma).[51]

Note: While plant is used to describe a few specific races with similar characteristics, it does not mean that all are related.

Racial terms described in the Burning Crusade

Mag'har

Mag'har, brown-skinned orcs untainted by the Burning Legion, call Nagrand on Outland (once known as Draenor) their home.[52][53] They also have an outpost in the Hellfire Peninsula.[54]

Sporeling

Sporelings are apparently a fungus-based humanoid[55] who can only be found in the Zangarmarsh region of Outland. They develop from spore sacs in southwest Zangarmarsh.[56] Their main settlement is called Sporeggar.[57]

References

 
  1. ^ The Founding of Durotar: To Tame a Land}}
  2. ^ Lord of His Pack
  3. ^ Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Game Manual, pg. 85
  4. ^ The World of Warcraft Townhall/World Map
  5. ^ Horde Player's Guide, pg. 139 & 167
  6. ^ Horde Player's Guide, pg. 7-8
  7. ^ a b Horde Player's Guide, pg. 7
  8. ^ Short story in Shadows and Light, pg. 133-134.
  9. ^ Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, pg. 49, 55
  10. ^ a b Alliance Player's Guide, pg. 12
  11. ^ N [20-30] Maxnar Must Die!
  12. ^ Alliance Player's Guide, pg. 140
  13. ^ Lands of Conflict, pg. 19
  14. ^ Day of the Dragon, pg. 280
  15. ^ Lands of Conflict, pg. 19
  16. ^ a b Day of the Dragon, pg. 35
  17. ^ Blizzard Entertainment. Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Manual, 12. 
  18. ^ Manual of Monsters, pg. 54
  19. ^ A [25-30] Aid from the Explorers' League
  20. ^ http://wotlk.wowhead.com/?faction=1126
  21. ^ http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/wrath/features/bestiary/index.xml
  22. ^ Lore Keeper of Norgannon
  23. ^ Alliance Player's Guide, pg. 140
  24. ^ http://www.blizzplanet.com/content/553/
  25. ^ a b http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/story/unbroken/unbroken.xml
  26. ^ http://www.battle.net/war3/neutral/Draenei.shtml
  27. ^ a b c http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/burningcrusade/townhall/bestiary.html
  28. ^ Manual of Monsters, pg. 26
  29. ^ A [15-30] Draenethyst Crystals
  30. ^ Rise of the Horde, pg. 14
  31. ^ Monster Guide, pg. 185
  32. ^ Monster Guide, pg. 74, 125, 185, 212
  33. ^ http://www.wowhead.com/?npc=10485
  34. ^ http://www.wowhead.com/?npc=11480
  35. ^ http://www.wowhead.com/?npc=18865
  36. ^ http://www.blizzplanet.com/content/625/
  37. ^ a b http://blizzplanet.com/content/641/
  38. ^ Shadows & Light, pg. 154
  39. ^ Monster Guide, pg. 189
  40. ^ "Faerie" NPCs in Wowhead, "Fey" NPCs in Wowhead
  41. ^ Alliance Player's Guide, pg. 207
  42. ^ Monster Guide, pg. 191
  43. ^ Monster Guide, pg. 190
  44. ^ a b The Last Guardian, 198
  45. ^ http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Near-Human
  46. ^ http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/Near-Human
  47. ^ Monster Guide, pg. 194
  48. ^ Monster Guide, pg. 193
  49. ^ Monster Guide, pg. 192
  50. ^ Monster Guide, pg. 187
  51. ^ Monster Guide, pg. 195
  52. ^ http://www.blizzplanet.com/content/618/
  53. ^ H [10-30] The Mag'har
  54. ^ H [63] Envoy to the Mag'har
  55. ^ N [10-30] Natural Enemies
  56. ^ N [10-30] The Sporelings' Plight
  57. ^ N [10-30] Sporeggar
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