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Gorefiend's mortal life as an [[orc]] [[warlock]] ended when he was killed by [[Orgrim Doomhammer]]. He was subsequently reincarnated as a death knight in the body of a fallen knight of [[Stormwind]]. Following the defeat of the [[Old Horde|Horde]] in the Second War, Gorefiend took control of the surviving death knights who had remained on Azeroth (some others had already established on Draenor before the destruction of the Dark Portal) and joined Ner'zhul after he reopened the Dark Portal.
 
Gorefiend's mortal life as an [[orc]] [[warlock]] ended when he was killed by [[Orgrim Doomhammer]]. He was subsequently reincarnated as a death knight in the body of a fallen knight of [[Stormwind]]. Following the defeat of the [[Old Horde|Horde]] in the Second War, Gorefiend took control of the surviving death knights who had remained on Azeroth (some others had already established on Draenor before the destruction of the Dark Portal) and joined Ner'zhul after he reopened the Dark Portal.
   
Sharing [[Ner'zhul]]'s ambition of opening portals to new worlds on Draenor, Gorefiend pledged himself to the Elder [[Shaman]] in exchange for a world for himself and his death knights. Together they plotted to capture the [[Book of Medivh]] and other artifacts from Azeroth with which to open these portals. Gorefiend personally led the attack on to the Violet Citadel to obtain the [[Eye of Dalaran]].
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Sharing [[Ner'zhul]]'s ambition of opening portals to new worlds on Draenor, Gorefiend pledged himself to the Elder [[Shaman]] in exchange for a world for himself and his death knights. Together they plotted to capture the [[Book of Medivh]] and other artifacts from Azeroth with which to open these portals. Gorefiend personally led the attack on to the Violet Citadel to obtain the [[Eye of Dalaran]]. After the end of the [[Second War]], Gorefiend returned to Outland where he killed himself, consumed with grief over the death of his mentor and friend [[Gul'Dan]]. He currently exists as a spectre.
   
   
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There was a rumor circulating that the [[Black Rider]]s of [[Deadwind Pass]] are the remaining death knights that Gul'dan created. Fans are suspecting that Teron Gorefiend is the leader of the Black Riders, and possibly has some connection to the [[Worgen]] infestation of [[Duskwood]].
 
There was a rumor circulating that the [[Black Rider]]s of [[Deadwind Pass]] are the remaining death knights that Gul'dan created. Fans are suspecting that Teron Gorefiend is the leader of the Black Riders, and possibly has some connection to the [[Worgen]] infestation of [[Duskwood]].
   
[[Ner'zhul]] had promised Gorefiend a world to rule over if he aided him in opening multiple portals on Draenor. So when Ner'zhul opened the portals and the massive energy began to tear Draenor apart, Gorefiend and his Knights may have decided to make good on Ner'zhul's promise and fled through one of the Portals. Some believe that the world Gorefiend arrived in was the world of the Worgen. And so when the Worgen's world became compromised by the invading [[Burning Legion]], Gorefiend laid out a plan to have himself and the Worgen moved to the only other intact world he knew of...
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[[Ner'zhul]] had promised Gorefiend a world to rule over if he aided him in opening multiple portals on Draenor. So when Ner'zhul opened the portals and the massive energy began to tear Draenor apart, Gorefiend and his Knights may have decided to make good on Ner'zhul's promise and fled through one of the Portals. Some believe that the world Gorefiend arrived in was the world of the Worgen. And so when the Worgen's world became compromised by the invading [[Burning Legion]], Gorefiend laid out a plan to have himself and the Worgen moved to the only other intact world he knew of.
   
Recently it was revealed that '[[Prince Malchezaar]]' is the final boss of Karazhan, casting much doubt on the supposed link between Gorefiend and the Black Riders.
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Recently it was revealed that [[Nightbane]] is the final boss of Karazhan, casting much doubt on the supposed link between Gorefiend and the Black Riders.
   
 
Brann Bronzebeard supports this idea in [[Horde Player's Guide]] and says that Teron Gorefiend maybe leading the dark riders from the tower of Karazhan, or is possibly being controlled by someone or something more sinister. Whether this is [[flavor lore]] or canon remains to be seen, but there are already in-game instances of a single person fulfilling two different roles ([[Onyxia]]).
 
Brann Bronzebeard supports this idea in [[Horde Player's Guide]] and says that Teron Gorefiend maybe leading the dark riders from the tower of Karazhan, or is possibly being controlled by someone or something more sinister. Whether this is [[flavor lore]] or canon remains to be seen, but there are already in-game instances of a single person fulfilling two different roles ([[Onyxia]]).

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Teron Gorefiend

Teron Gorefiend was the leader of the death knights created by Gul'dan during the Second War.

Gorefiend's mortal life as an orc warlock ended when he was killed by Orgrim Doomhammer. He was subsequently reincarnated as a death knight in the body of a fallen knight of Stormwind. Following the defeat of the Horde in the Second War, Gorefiend took control of the surviving death knights who had remained on Azeroth (some others had already established on Draenor before the destruction of the Dark Portal) and joined Ner'zhul after he reopened the Dark Portal.

Sharing Ner'zhul's ambition of opening portals to new worlds on Draenor, Gorefiend pledged himself to the Elder Shaman in exchange for a world for himself and his death knights. Together they plotted to capture the Book of Medivh and other artifacts from Azeroth with which to open these portals. Gorefiend personally led the attack on to the Violet Citadel to obtain the Eye of Dalaran. After the end of the Second War, Gorefiend returned to Outland where he killed himself, consumed with grief over the death of his mentor and friend Gul'Dan. He currently exists as a spectre.


The Return of Gorefiend

Gorefiend is found as a quest-giver and NPC in Shadowmoon Valley, where his story after the Second War is revealed. Because he has shed his human body he appears as a spectral orc.


Black Riders Rumor

There was a rumor circulating that the Black Riders of Deadwind Pass are the remaining death knights that Gul'dan created. Fans are suspecting that Teron Gorefiend is the leader of the Black Riders, and possibly has some connection to the Worgen infestation of Duskwood.

Ner'zhul had promised Gorefiend a world to rule over if he aided him in opening multiple portals on Draenor. So when Ner'zhul opened the portals and the massive energy began to tear Draenor apart, Gorefiend and his Knights may have decided to make good on Ner'zhul's promise and fled through one of the Portals. Some believe that the world Gorefiend arrived in was the world of the Worgen. And so when the Worgen's world became compromised by the invading Burning Legion, Gorefiend laid out a plan to have himself and the Worgen moved to the only other intact world he knew of.

Recently it was revealed that Nightbane is the final boss of Karazhan, casting much doubt on the supposed link between Gorefiend and the Black Riders.

Brann Bronzebeard supports this idea in Horde Player's Guide and says that Teron Gorefiend maybe leading the dark riders from the tower of Karazhan, or is possibly being controlled by someone or something more sinister. Whether this is flavor lore or canon remains to be seen, but there are already in-game instances of a single person fulfilling two different roles (Onyxia).

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Gorefiend at the Altar of Shadow

There is a quest line at the Altar of Shadows in Shadowmoon Valley involving Teron Gorefiend. An ancient Shadowmoon spirit asks you to find Gorefiend's regalia - his cloak, his armor, and the jeweled truncheon that was the source of his necromantic power. He claims he is using it to divine Gorefiend's location. In truth, the spirit IS Gorefiend, and he managed to convince you to return his gear to him. He possesses your body and uses it to destroy his ethereal Draenei jailor, Karsius the Ancient Keeper.

After you defeat Karsius, you are freed, and he mounts his undead steed (epic skeletal mount) and rides off. With a heavy heart, you return to the quest giver and are tasked with destroying Gorefiend (seeing as it was your actions that unleashed him).

Statistics of Teron Gorefiend from Warcraft II

  • 180 HP (+200% more than a regular deathknight)
  • Armor 2 (regular deathknights have no armor)
  • Damage 8-16 (+71% more than a regular deathknight)
  • Range 4 (+33% more than a regular deathknight)
  • Sight 9 (same as a regular deathknight)
  • Speed 8 (same as a regular deathknight)
  • Mana 200 (same as a regular deathknight)
  • AbilitiesINV Misc Bone DwarfSkull 01
    • Death Coil (kills target unit and damages a neighboring unit)
    • Death and Decay (ranged channeled AoE damage)
    • Raise Dead (raises skeletons from corpses)
    • Haste (temporarily increases movement speed of target)
    • Unholy Armor (lowers target unit's HP and grants it temporary invincibility)
    • Whirlwind (summons a whirwind that moves around randomly to deal AoE damage)