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Horde

Durotar

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 Orc - The surviving orcs of Azeroth's First, Second and Third Wars, who were released by Thrall from the Internment camps of Lordaeron and led by him to form their new destiny in Kalimdor while attempting to re-embrace their once honorable, shamanistic ways and fight the corruption of demonic magic. Capital is Orgrimmar in Durotar.

• Led by Warchief Garrosh Hellscream
• They have a large presence in Central Kalimdor. After the Dark Portal opened the orcs make bases in Outland to investigate their past. They also have bases in Northrend where they fought against the Scourge.

The Orcs in the Horde are from the following clans:

• Frostwolves - Thrall's own clan, and one of the few clans in the Eastern Kingdoms.
  • Led by Farseer Drek'Thar
• Warsong - A powerful warrior clan that battle the elves for Ashenvale.
  • Led by Garrosh Hellscream
• Bleeding Hollow - The clan returned to Draenor after the Second War, but as it was torn apart some members crossed safely into Azeroth at the same time as the Warsong clan. They were captured and later rescued from the internment camps, and now they serve the new Horde. Additionally they have a notable presence in the Mag'har.
  • Led by Jorin Deadeye
• Burning Blade - The blademasters were once part of the Burning Blade, although the clan consumed itself in the throes of demonic corruption, these few swordsmen are still part of the Horde.
  • Led by Neeru Fireblade
• Dragonmaw - The Dragonmaw clan residing in the Twilight Highlands, have recently joined the new Horde.
  • Led by Warlord Zaela
• Rageroar - A newly created clan that was assaulting Northwatch hold. It is destroyed at the end of the Alliance questline.
  • Led by Karga Rageroar
• Shadowmoon - Scouts are seen fighting for the New Horde at Shadowmoon Village.
  • Led by Overlord Or'barokh
• Shattered Hand - The Azerothian part of the clan have joined Thrall and serve as the Horde's guild of assassins.
  • Led by Gordul
• Twilight's Hammer - At least one orc that was in the clan before it was a cult fights for the Horde.
• Blackrock - Eitrigg, Ariok and Varok Saurfang are former members of this clan. Furthermore, Garrosh Hellscream has recently granted the clan amnesty and recruited a formidable number of them into his ranks, most notably his new bodyguard and advisor, Malkorok. Also, an increasing amount of the new elite Kor'kron are members of this clan and act as some sort of secret police force for Garrosh.
  • Led by Malkorok
•  Half-ogre - Many of Azeroth's Half-Ogres assist the Horde when called on.
•  Half-orc - Many aligned with their orcish relatives. Some joined the Alliance.
• Wyvern - The Horde has befriended many of these intelligent beasts of Kalimdor, whom they use as riding and flying mounts.
• Black Dragons - The Dragonmaw have enslaved members of the Black Dragonflight to serve them as mounts.
  

Darkspear Tribe

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 Jungle troll - Originally from a small chain of islands in the Great Sea. Eventually joined Thrall’s journey to Kalimdor and moved to the Echo Isles, but were then rooted out by the Kul Tiras marines. They are forever indebted to the orcs for saving their tribe and giving them a home. Capital is Darkspear Isle, the largest of the Echo Isles, off the coast of Durotar.

• Led by Chieftain Vol'jin
• Prior to the reclamation of the Echo Isles, Sen'jin Village in mainland Durotar was the main Darkspear settlement. Darkspear settlements are commonly found in Kalimdor or Outland.
• The Ravasaur Trainers in Un'goro Crater are a group of Darkspear troll elite raptors riders that provide their mounts to members of the Horde who prove themselves able to survive the creature's poison.

United Tauren Tribes

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 Tauren - A race of noble creatures, native to Kalimdor, who befriended the orcs and offered them spiritual guidance and aid. Capital is Thunder Bluff in Mulgore.

• Led by High Chieftain Baine Bloodhoof
• They also have many camps in Kalimdor. They have also sent ambassadors to their cousins, the taunka, in Northrend.
• Sunwalkers - Paladins who take their power from An'she.
  • Led by Aponi Brightmane and Tahu Sagewind.

The Tauren of the Horde come from various tribes:

• Bloodhoof - The first Tauren tribe to side with the Horde, they are led by Baine Bloodhoof in the wake of his father's death at the hands of Magatha Grimtotem.
  • Led by Baine Bloodhoof
• Ragetotem - Proud warriors and the fiercest of Thunder Bluff. Formerly led by Sark Ragetotem.
• Dawnstrider - Experienced enchanters and skilled shamans.
• Runetotem - These tauren have recently discovered the ways of the druid.
  • Led by Hamuul Runetotem
• Highmountain - A tribe with several notable members who fought (and still fight) against the Burning Legion. Trag Highmountain is a former member of the tribe.
  • Led by Sulamm / Ornamm
• Skychaser - The spiritual leaders of the tauren shaman. They were nearly wiped out during the Grimtotem coup to take over Thunder Bluff.
• Thunderhorn - Most of the Thunderhorn tribe are hunters, the greatest among the tauren.
• Grimtotem - The Grimtotem tauren that survived the battle at Thunder Bluff and chose to follow Jevan Grimtotem and ally with the Horde.
  • Led by Jevan Grimtotem
• Cloudsong – They picked up the role of spiritual leaders of the tauren shamans after the Skychaser tribe was nearly wiped out.
• Eageltalon – This tribe hunts the harpies of Mulgore.
• Mistrunner – The Mistrunners tribe is dedicated to the druidic path and seeks to heal the earth and ease the suffering of the Earthmother.
• Stonehoof – The Stonehoof are the most talented smiths among the tauren.
  • Led by Zangen Stonehoof
• Wildmane – This tribe has largely joined the Runetotem in seeking the ways of the druid.
• Winterhoof – The Winterhoof tribe represents some of the greatest herbalists and alchemists the tauren have to offer.
• Stonespire Tribe - A tauren tribe that lived in the Southern Barrens. Most were killed by the forces of Bael'dun Keep but there are a few survivors.
• Cliffwalker - A tribe based in Cliffwalker Post with strong ties to druidism.
  • Led by High Chieftain Cliffwalker
• Dawnchaser - A tribe of Horde tauren from Thunder Bluff that have come to Pandaria. One of their main outposts in Pandaria is located in the Krasarang Wilds at Thunder Cleft.
  • Led by Cheftain Dezco

Forsaken

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 Forsaken - Known as the Forsaken, this group of undead was released from the control of the Lich King and have entered into an alliance of convenience with the other members of the Horde. The group also consists of other undead creatures, such as the Val'kyr, who chose to join the Forsaken after the Lich King's death. The capital is the Undercity, beneath the ruined City of Lordaeron in Tirisfal Glades.

• Led by Queen Sylvanas Windrunner.
• They also have holdings in Silverpine Forest and the Hillsbrad Foothills, as well as towns in the Howling Fjord and the Dragonblight in Northrend.
• Royal Apothecary Society - A faction of Forsaken alchemists trying to create a new plague to wipe out the Scourge and, perhaps, humanity..
  • Led by Faranell
  •  Leper gnome - A few leper gnomes have sworn fealty to Sylvanas and act as assistants to the apothecaries.
• Deathguard - The bulk of the Forsaken military force. They are mostly stationed in the Tirisfal Glades, Silverpine Forest, and the Hillsbrad Foothills, as well as Forsaken outposts in Northrend.
• Cult of the Forgotten Shadow - The official Forsaken religion. There is no official leader but some minor characters have a major influence over it.
  • Unoffically led by Aelthalyste
• Deathstalkers - The Forsaken military faction of assassins and rogues.
  • Led by Commander Belmont

The Forsaken employ various different types of undead.

• Skeleton - Sylvanas and her necromancers are known to summon skeletons to battle.
•  Undead elf - Various former high elven citizens serve the Banshee Queen.
• Banshee - Sylvanas has many banshee allies and is known as the banshee queen.
• Val'kyr - Following the death of the Lich King, many Val'kyr swore fealty to Sylvanas and raise slain enemies as Forsaken. They are, however, only capable of raising humans.
• Abomination - The Forsaken keep a large amount of abominations in their service.
• Zombie - The Forsaken has some zombies within their ranks such as Algernon and Boyle.

Sylvanas was able to produce the following during the events of the Third War:

• Obsidian Statue - During the Third War, Sylvanas was able to produce Obsidian Statues.
• Ghouls - When Sylvanas first was freed from Arthas, all she had was her banshees and a small group of ghouls.
• Crypt Fiends - During the Third War, Sylvanas had a group of crypt fiends in her forces.
• Gargoyles - Sylvanas was also able to produce a few gargoyles.
• Frost Wyrms - Sylvanas eventually learned how to raise Frost Wyrms.

Kingdom of Quel'Thalas

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 Blood elf - Dealt a devastating blow during the Scourge invasion of Quel'Thalas, the high elves cast off their name and dubbed themselves the "blood elves," in honor of the fallen. Tirelessly working to reclaim their homeland from the lingering Scourge and the ever-vengeful Amani, the sin'dorei sought to join the reformed Horde with the strong backing of their former ranger general, Lady Sylvanas Windrunner. With the Sunwell restored and the monumental betrayal of their prince behind them, a bright future now lies ahead for the blood elves of Quel'Thalas. Capital is Silvermoon City in Eversong Woods, in northern Quel'Thalas.

• Led by Regent Lord Lor'themar Theron.
• Magisters - The primary magic users of Quel'Thalas.
  • Led by Grand Magister Rommath.
• Farstriders - The ancient order of Thalassian rangers. Now blood elves, they are dedicated to safeguarding their homeland from any and all threats, near and far while maintaining the old, nature-revering ways of their people.
  • Led by Halduron Brightwing.
• Blood Knights - Silvermoon's order of blood elf paladins formed after the capture of the Naaru M'uru at Tempest Keep. Once, they drained power from the Naaru but, after the events at the Sunwell Plateau during the Invasion of Outland, the Naaru's spark transformed the Sunwell into a font of Holy Light from which these paladins could draw power.
  • Led by Lady Liadrin.
• The Sunfury - A ruthless blood elven military force once under the command of Prince Kael'thas. Many have since returned home to Quel'Thalas, following the betrayal of their prince to the Burning Legion.
• The Reliquary - A group of examiners and archaeologists out to give the Horde a monopoly on magical artifacts.
  • Led by Tae'thelan Bloodwatcher.
• They also have holdings in the Ghostlands, alongside the Forsaken and an encampment in Hellfire Peninsula in Outland, to support blood elf pilgrims traveling through the Dark Portal from Azeroth. The Reliquary has a number of blood elven camps in and adjacent to the Badlands, Tanaris, and the Blasted Lands.

Arcane Guardian - The blood elves use the arcane guardians for protection from invaders. The golems patrol all around Silvermoon City.

Bilgewater Cartel

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 Goblin - With the Cataclysm consuming their home island of Kezan, the goblins of the Bilgewater Cartel are shipped across the sea, intended for slave labor in Azshara, when they are caught in a naval crossfire between an Alliance fleet and a single Horde vessel off the Lost Isles. While there, they are attacked by the Alliance and ally with the orcs to defeat both their mutual foe, the hostile natives of the Lost Isles, and dissent from within their own ranks. Current home is Bilgewater Harbor in the heavily-reshaped Azshara. The goblins also have a district led by Boss Mida within the orcish capital of Orgrimmar.

• Led by Trade Prince Jastor Gallywix.
• Bilgewater Battalion - The new army and defence force of the Bilgewater Cartel of goblins created after the cartel pledged allegiance to the Horde.
  • Led by Uncle Bedlam
• Hobgoblins - huge chemically altered goblins have come with the goblins. In-game goblins can summon them to access the bank.

Huojin Pandaren

 Pandaren - Huojin are a pandaren faction of the Wandering Isle, that has decided to join the Horde ranks, giving the similiarities in the moral code of its races. Huojin philosophy states that inaction is the greatest injustice, and that there is no shame in defending one's homes and loved ones regardless of cost.

• Led by Ji Firepaw.