Demi-human

Demi-human is a term used to describe some humanoid races, including dwarves,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." high elves,Lord of His Pack, pg. 1: "And we certainly did not grovel to the long-eared arrogance of those demi-humans in Quel'Thalas." and orcs.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)."
Uther the Lightbringer spent the years between the Second and Third War defending Lordaeron from demi-human uprisings.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." 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".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." 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 .
==References==
Category:Races
Category:Humanoids