Makrura The makrura are a race of humanoid crustaceans from the capital city of Mak ' aru that live primarily in the sea , but are capable of surviving on land for short periods of time . They are most commonly found on the coastlines of Durotar , The Barrens , Desolace , and Dustwallow Marsh . Some can also be found in the waters surrounding Sardor Isle in Feralas and around the Temple of Arkkoran in Azshara . The term " makrura " denotes the entire race . Makrura speak Nerglish , and in fact they may have invented the language . They use a primitive but powerful form of magic that is related to the element of water . They are also incredibly hostile and will attempt to kill anybody that comes near them . They are often found underwater guarding shipwrecks . Background . Makrura are aquatic creatures that superficially resemble enormous crayfish , and uneducated observers have mistakenly dubbed them “ lobster - men ” . sport two strong pincers used solely for combat , as well as six small tentacles close to the head that can be used for finer manipulation . They walk on four small legs that extend out from under a flat , flippered tail . Makrura are amphibious and dwell equally well on land or under water , although they prefer shallow , tropical seas . Makrura fight by grappling an opponent with one pincer and holding it in place while the other pincer tears it apart . Makrura defend their territory aggressively , and they attack murlocs and naga on sight . Makrura are hardy creatures with exceptionally powerful pincers but they are clumsy , their primitive society allows for little intellectual stimulation , and their strange mindset unnerves others . Culture . Society . Makrura society is matriarchal . Male makrura mate only once and then molt into sexless drones ( although they are still referred to as “ he ” for all practical purposes ) . Makrura appear scattered and tribal , but in reality they have a large capital city , Mak ’ aru , in the Eye , close to the naga capital of Nazjatar . Makrura are primitive , knowing little of advanced magic , craftsmanship , or technology . They use tools only to build their crude underwater dwellings and shellfish traps , or to break apart giant clams ( their favorite food ) . Makrura decorate their hard carapaces with tribal markings and colors , but otherwise disdain clothing , armor , and other trappings of civilization . Their carapaces come in many colors , including shades of red , blue , and black . Makrura , regardless of gender , are typically 12 feet long and weigh 500 pounds . Both appear identical to non - makrura observers unless a female is carrying a clutch of eggs on her torso . Females typically bear several hundred eggs at a time , maintaining them for several months until they hatch , but less than one fifth of these survive to maturity . Makrura have no access to advanced technologies , metalworking , or arcane magic . The vast majority of heroic makrura are barbarians . Scouts , warriors , and healers other than shaman are uncommon , while arcanists and tinkers are nonexistent . Makrura are gregarious by nature and fiercely protective of their fellow makrura and their communities . Occasionally , though , a wanderer sets out on his own , driven by a desire to explore and see new things . Relations . Makrura suffer from the extreme disadvantage of being tasty to many carnivorous races , a fact appreciated all too well by their enemies on both land and sea . While land dwellers sometimes hunt them for food , a makrura ’ s most hated enemies are murlocs and naga ( but especially the latter ) . Murlocs consider makrura a snack to be eaten raw , while naga maintain a wide variety of makrura recipes and sometimes raise the poor creatures from birth in special farms . Many of these individuals turn to the land , where the dangers posed by murlocs and naga are not as acute . Wandering makrura are rare , so much so that members of the Horde or Alliance don ’ t know what to make of them . If a makrura can speak an understandable tongue , he might be able to make his own way , but he is always treated with curiosity or outright wonder . In wilder areas , their resemblance to shellfish might cause a makrura to be mistaken for a walking seafood dinner . Languages . Makrura speak Nerglish , a low aquatic tongue . Makrura sometimes learn the language of their hated enemies , to better combat them . Those makrura who deal with shore - dwellers may learn languages appropriate to trading and negotiations . Lobstrok ? The texture model that exists within the " World of Warcraft " file structure that depicts a makrura is labeled as a " lobstrok " . This term does not exist in - game , and may be the original name that was changed in favor of makrura . This same situation existed in Warcraft III ' s files versus the game itself . Borean Tundra quest - giver King Mrgl - Mrgl refers to Claximus as " a malevolent lobstrok " . Outland makrura are called " bogstrok " .