Broken The Broken , also known as Krokul in Draenei , are a mutated and devolved subrace of draenei who lived in Outland . They , like most of the orcs , fell prey to the demons ' sinister influence and were changed by the corruption . Though they lost some of their former powers , the Broken still present a clear danger to all races through Outland . The largest known faction of Broken in Outland , the Ashtongue Deathsworn , is currently led by Akama . They are supposedly allied with Illidan Stormrage . Overview . Though the draenei were thought by many to have been completely wiped out by the orcs ' genocide , Illidan and his forces discovered a surviving village in Outland during their flight from Azeroth . Their inhabitants , ruled by Akama , swore allegiance to Illidan in return for his liberating them from orcish and demonic oppression . Having been corrupted by demonic influences , they lost some of their former draenei abilities , and their already Broken forms were further altered , causing them to become the sub - species known as the Broken draenei . In " The Burning Crusade " , the term " Broken " is used mainly as a racial name , though sometimes it is used to refer to the Ashtongue Deathsworn . This faction , led by Akama , the elder sage , contains most of the Broken draenei in Outland . They are allied with Illidan Stormrage , and with his naga and blood elves . It is unknown how many Broken draenei are in Outland , though there are several groups not serving Akama . Nobundo is a notable Broken draenei shaman , though he is not a follower of Akama . A number of Broken draenei serve as laborers in a crystal mine beneath the Exodar , and appear to be loyal to Velen . It was speculated that this was evidence of prejudice on the part of the uncorrupted draenei , but this could be a case of physical tolerance . While they are referred to as " Broken " , even by themselves , many , including Akama himself , still consider themselves draenei . Some are trying to find a cure to return them to their original forms . The Broken draenei are renowned for being unbeatable spies and assassins , as their warriors can shadowmeld regardless of the time of day and even while moving . Interestingly , their feet are still cloven . " In Warcraft III , Akama ' s Tribe possessed the Lost Ones physical appearance . This was before the retcon to the draenei / eredar history and the introduction of the Broken . Akama ' s new appearance is primarily that of a Broken draenei , although he possesses the characteristic mouth of the Lost Ones . " Nobundo , a Broken draenei shaman . From Velen ' s Vision In recent years , Velen , the noble leader of the draenei , was granted a vision . . . In it he saw the Broken : formerly healthy draenei who had devolved during the orcs ' murderous crusade to wipe out the draenei race . According to Velen ' s vision , the Broken would rise to power once again and aid their displaced brethren . Velen ' s vision was given substance in the form of Nobundo , a one - time draenei Vindicator who had devolved while the orcs decimated his race and tore the planet apart . Like his fellow Broken , Nobundo had lost contact with the Light , and so he ventured far into the deserts of Outland to meditate and pray for guidance . After decades of silence , an unfamiliar voice finally answered his prayers . It was not the Light that whispered to him , but the wind . The breeze spoke to him of lost truths , of the might of the elements – of the delicate balance of power embraced by the shaman . Nobundo listened eagerly and learned all he could . When he judged the time was right , he departed the desert determined to use this knowledge to help the draenei race . However , most draenei refugees greeted the sight of a Broken with skepticism and outright prejudice . Only one of the healthy draenei did not shun the Broken : the wise and perceptive Velen . Velen had heard the philosophy of the shaman before , but Nobundo revealed new truths . The elements were timeless ; they stretched across the cosmos to inhabit every world they touched . With the proper training , the draenei might learn to wield this overlooked , seemingly inexhaustible source of power . Velen rejoiced to realize that his vision was coming to pass . Accordingly he took Nobundo with him when he and his fellow refugees took possession of the naaru satellite structure Exodar from the blood elves . Thus it was that Nobundo journeyed with the draenei to the world of Azeroth . Nobundo found that unlike the desolate wastes of Outland , Azeroth possessed abundant elemental energies . He shared his knowledge of shamanism with the draenei on Azeroth , and all who adopted its path flourished . The time for the draenei shaman to test themselves draws near , for the battle against the Burning Legion is once again at hand . And the fate not only of Azeroth , but of all worlds , hangs in the balance . Racial hatred ? Despite the ( in most cases ) accidental regression into Broken draenei , many draenei not only distrust them but despise them . Although understandable of those Broken draenei who remain corrupted or in service to the Legion , one would think that the draenei would be willing to welcome any of their people that survived the orcs ' genocide . Talking with Nobundo , however , reveals a possible reason for this distrust and hatred . Broken draenei are unable to draw upon the Light ' s powers . The draenei , being deeply spiritual , could view this in very negative context . The fact there are so many Broken draenei working in and on the Exodar is a testament to Velen ' s unending compassion for his people . Other tribes . Other tribes of Broken draenei exist in Outland that are not part of the faction Ashtongue Deathsworn . One such group , called the Kurenai , have escaped demonic influence and various slavers in Outland . Their name is Eredun and Draenei for " redeemed " ; they have begun to establish relations with the Alliance and are hostile to the Horde . A group of hostile Broken draenei called the Murkblood live in the Underbog and Nagrand . Another tribe of Broken draenei include the Dreghood found on Hellfire Peninsula , although some members have escaped to the Temple of Telhamat and are allied to the Alliance . There are also the Wastewalkers who are now enslaved in the Slave Pens . A tiny tribe of Broken draenei called the Broken Exiles are lead by Magtoor and live in the Harborage within the Swamp of Sorrows . They crossed the Dark Portal before it closed , together with the draenei Lost One s . Though the draenei Lost Ones went insane from homesickness , these Broken draenei did not . They are to both the Alliance and Horde . Since patch 2 . 0 , emissaries from the Exodar have arrived in their village . They continue to remain to the Horde out of fear of the nearby village of Stonard , much to the emissaries ' annoyance . The draenei " lost one " race is the name of the further devolved draenei who came to Azeroth upon the destruction of their world . Also see : Broken tribes . Krokul . The krokul are a tribe of Broken draenei who have resisted the fel and managed to avoid getting wiped out by the demon ic eredar on Argus . Their strongholds exist mostly in the fragment of Argus called Krokuun . Presumably these are the original version of the broken , since they have no other obvious tribe name . Female Broken draenei ? Though female Broken draenei are confirmed in lore , " World of Warcraft " does not currently have any female Broken draenei in - game . However , an unfinished model of a female Broken draenei ( half of a female tauren without a head ) has been found within the game files . It is un - textured as of patch 3 . 1 . In Shadow Wing , a female Broken is visible in the crowd . She simply looks like a female draenei with Broken facial features .