Demi-human
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- Not to be confused with Half-human.
Demi-human is a term used to describe some humanoid races, including dwarves,[1] high elves,[1][2] and orcs.[3]
Uther the Lightbringer spent the years between the Second and Third War defending Lordaeron from demi-human uprisings.[4][5] Based on the context, this is presumably in reference to orcs and forest trolls.
The Defias Brotherhood is mentioned in one source as having "demi-human minions".[6] Based on the context, this would be in reference to their non-human allies like goblins, gnolls, and ogres.
Trivia
- As with many other aspects of the Warcraft setting, the term "demihuman" originates from Dungeons & Dragons.
References
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[The Alliance of Lordaeron]: "... Lothar was able to convince Lordaeron's demi-human races of the impending threat as well. The Alliance succeeded in gaining the support of the stoic dwarves of Ironforge and a small number of high elves of Quel'Thalas."
- ^ Lord of His Pack, pg. 1: "And we certainly did not grovel to the long-eared arrogance of those demi-humans in Quel'Thalas."
- ^ Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Game Manual, Creatures of Lordaeron & Northrend, Wolves: "Though most wolves are hostile towards humans and demi-humans who encroach upon their territories, there are a few unique wolf packs who have befriended demi-human counterparts (like the orcs, for example)."
- ^ Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Game Manual, Human History, A New Generation: "Uther the Lightbringer, the supreme commander of the Paladin Order, kept the peace in Lordaeron by settling civil disputes and quelling demi-human uprisings throughout the realm."
- ^ Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Game Manual, Heroes and Villains, Uther the Lightbringer: "Though it has been many years since war endangered his beloved Lordaeron, Uther has never tired in his duty to protect his land from demi-human threats and social unrest."
- ^ The World of Warcraft World Map: Westfall: "Due to this lack of military protection, Westfall has been all but destroyed by the rebel Defias Brotherhood and its demi-human minions."