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Farstriders

The **Farstriders** are an elite group of blood elf rangers active in Quel'Thalas. They are led by the Ranger-General of Silvermoon, Halduron Brightwing, who succeeded Sylvanas Windrunner after the Third War. The Farstriders are based in Silvermoon City, but they have several camps and lodges scattered all across Quel'Thalas. They are considered part of the blood elf government.

Intimately bound to the wildlands, and with a deep respect for the law, the rangers that compose the Farstriders' ranks remain noble, traditional, and valiant protectors of blood elf society.
Nok-Karosh

**Nok-Karosh** (or **Warrior’s Death** in orcish) is a Horde battalion filled with murderers, thieves, looters, deserters, and worse. A line of soldiers that have no real future, but all crimes will be pardoned - through death or through service. Whichever comes first. Yet not all are dishonorable craven, and some seek this life out of desperation. The inability to feed their family, or the lack thereof. Their histories have led them to this. Perhaps they bled for the Horde in their previous life, perhaps they didn’t. It does not matter - they will succeed in their mission or they will die trying. No task too difficult, no cost too great.

With the battalion just being formed under command of Blood Guard Tsu’lay, a Shadow Hunter from the Darkspear Tribe, rewarded for his service to the Horde during the Battle of Mount Hyjal, Nok-Karosh has much to prove itself!

## Trivia

* Nok-Karosh is a prequel idea of the Vol’kar Legion on US-Wyrmrest Accord. Set ten years in the past, many of the grim-faced veterans of the Horde are still grim-faced, but completely new and underdeveloped like the rest of Classic Azeroth!

## Notes and references

1. ↑ (H-RP-PVP) <Nok-Karosh> - Bloodsail Buccaneers Forums
Frostwolf Clan

The **Frostwolf Clan** is a clan of Orcs who originally lived on the world of Draenor, headed by their Chieftain, Durotan. When the orc chieftains drank of Mannoroth's blood, Durotan was the only one to refuse. His outcries that this dark pact would ruin the lives of the noble orcs eventually lead to the exile of the Frostwolves into the Black Morass through the Dark Portal.

After some time, Durotan attempted to return from exile and warn Doomhammer of Gul'dan's pact with demons. Gul'dan sent assassins to make quick work of Durotan, leaving his infant son, Thrall, to be taken as a slave by Aedelas Blackmoore.

Along with Drek'thar, the Frostwolf Clan lived along the Alterac Mountains practicing shamanism, and having Frost Wolves as their companions.

After breaking free from the human captors who had raised him, Thrall set forth to find the Frostwolves. He had learned of the fate that befell the orcs, of his father's demise and of his true place amongst the exiles as their Warchief.

Since then, the dwarven expedition known as the Stormpike Guard led by Vanndar Stormpike have started an expedition in the Frostwolf territory to excavate the valley and mine its veins, a transgression to the orcs who inhabited Alterac. This provoked a slaughter of the first expedition, and started the battle for Alterac Valley.
Defias Brotherhood

"*“None may challenge the Brotherhood!”*"
—Edwin VanCleef
 The **Defias Brotherhood** (or the **Defias Gang**, **Defias Thieves**, or simply **The Brotherhood**) is a group of former stonemasons assassins, thieves, brigands and pirates that seeks to overthrow the Kingdom of Stormwind. They are based primary in Westfall, an area deeply impoverished and not easily protected by the Stormwind Army.
Argent Crusade

"*The Lich King must answer for what he has done, and must not be allowed to cause further destruction in our world. I make a promise to you now, brothers and sisters: the Lich King will be defeated! On this day, I call for a union. The Argent Dawn and the Order of the Silver Hand will come together as one! We will succeed where so many before us have failed! We will take the fight to Arthas, and we will tear down the walls of Icecrown! The Argent Crusade comes for you, Arthas!*"
—Tirion Fordring at Light's Hope Chapel

The **Argent Crusade** is an order of holy warriors formed from the union of the remains of the Order of the Silver Hand in Lordaeron with the Argent Dawn. As a world-wide organization maintaining a status of neutrality, the Argent Crusade is not a political body, nor do their members ever wish to become one. Their cause is to fight swiftly and mercilessly against any element of evil that surfaces in Azeroth. To that end, they call both the Alliance and the Horde both as allies in the cause of stamping out evil, and therefore recruits from all races without distinction.
Rowan Sandyre

Rowan Sandyre

**Rowan Sandyre** is the eldest son of the Sandyre family, a Kul Tiran house with roots firmly founded in mercantilism and trade. A young man, he is charismatic and kind, quick to act but sometimes slow to consider the consequences of his choices. He stands no taller than most men, but what he lacks in height is more than made up for in size with a broad and bulky build.

Though technically the heir to the family business and name, he has since resettled in Stormwind, where his name and family connections are of little value to him. There he continues his training and prepares for further travels into the world beyond, having given up on his claim to the responsibility waiting for him back home in favor of finding his own path.
Hillsbrad Foothills

The **Hillsbrad Foothills** (sometimes referred to as simply **Hillsbrad**) is a large region of the former Kingdom of Lordaeron and is mostly untouched by the Scourge. Located in the Southern end of the North Island of (Eastern Kingdoms), the hills are home to the towns of Southshore and Hillsbrad Fields (Alliance), and Tarren Mill (Horde). Some notable locations, such as Durnholde Keep and Azurelode Mine can also be found here. Since this area lies outside of Thoradin's Wall, it is considered as a crossroads between Alliance and Horde players, which makes combat between the two factions likely.

Hillsbrad is relatively safe and stable. Its hills are green and pastoral, its meadows fertile and its soil rich. Humans loyal to the Alliance control Hillsbrad from the town of Southshore, though the Syndicate, murlocs and Forsaken threaten their serenity.
Elwynn Brigade

The **Elwynn Brigade** of the Stormwind Army is comprised of the armsmen provided by the lords of Elwynn Forest. The duchies of Westridge, Goldshire, and Northshire Valley provide the most troops of the estates of Elwynn, with the County of Eastvale also providing a sizable number of soldiers. Thusly, the largest regiments that comprise the Elwynn Brigade have been colloquially named after those estates.
Al'elena Hamilton

Al'elena Hamilton

**Al'elena "Elena" Hamilton** (née **Highseeker**) was a quel'dorei priestess of Quel'thalas. She is the wife of Aredin Hamilton and the mother of three children — Aethor, Celestia, and Liliana.

## Physical Appearance

Al'elena Hamilton stands at a slightly below average height of 5'6" tall and has a notably petite physique. There is no denying her quel'dorei heritage. If the long ears and fair features weren't a dead giveaway, the lightly glowing blue eyes certainly might be. She also has long silver hair with a silky texture and lushious shine that falls down to her lower back.

Being near her, one would feel a calming warmth. It is clear as day that she is devoted to the Light as it seems to radiate off her being and shows in her actions.

## Biography

### Early life

Al'elena Highseeker was born to Harthelian and Cyreena Highseeker in Silvermoon City, Quel'thalas. In her youth, she took a shine to learning the ways of the Priests of Belore and eventually took her knowledge with her when she traveled with her father to Lordaeron. Him being a diplomat to the humans of the Royal Court left him rather occupied, so in the meantime the young high elf took a shine to a certain human warrior named Aredin Hamilton. After many years of private courtship, the young couple was blessed with their first child and eventually married. Such a scandal practically got her disowned from her family in Quel'thalas so she has taken to the more 'simple' life amongst humans while raising her growing family.

### Third War

In time war broke out, not just in her home of Silvermoon, but in the kingdom of Lordaeron as well. Thankfully, her husband had her and their three children, Aethor, Celestia and Liliana sent to friends in Ironforge during the midst of the plagues and the fall of Prince Arthas. For sometime she was unsure if her beloved was alive until after the war of Kalimdor against the Burning Legion was fought and won and they were reunited. Aredin now serves in the SI:7 and Al'elena can no longer sit idly by while the world around them changes.

## Trivia

* The character of Al'elena Hamilton originated on the RP server Wyrmrest Accord US.
* The character is currently deceased in retail.

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Wyrmrest Accord Wiki - Al'elena Hamilton
N.W.A. Clash of the Champions V

Clash of the Champions took place on February 15th 1989 from the Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

## Champions

N.W.A. World Heavyweight Champion

Ric Flair

N.W.A. World Television Champion

Rick Steiner

N.W.A. United States Champion

Barry Windham

N.W.A. World Tag Team Champions

The Road Warriors

N.W.A. United States Tag Team Champions

The Varsity Club

N.W.A. World Six-Man Tag Team Champions

Genichiro Tenryu and The Road Warriors

## Staff

### Commentators

Jim Ross

Magnum T.A.
Genn Greymane

King **Genn Greymane** is the king of the nation of Gilneas. He was one of the human leaders who met at the council to form the Alliance of Lordaeron. However, he pulled Gilneas from the Alliance after the Second War. He was also deeply influenced by the House of Prestor, which was actually led (at the time) by Deathwing in human form, and is now led by his daughter Onyxia.

When Alterac's rulership was removed, he had his eye on that land there, even though he had no rights to it. He supported Aiden Perenolde's nephew's claim to the throne. During the Second War he essentially told the Alliance to go to hell, and after the war he had the Greymane Wall built between Gilneas and Silverpine Forest. He has not been seen since.

A small group of soldiers known as the Gilneas Brigade apparently volunteered during the Third War, but they likely were not sent by Genn Greymane.
Marcus Jonathan

Marcus Jonathan

**Marcus Jonathan** is the high commander of Stormwind Defense and a renowned general within the Alliance military. Jonathan was a highly decorated and experienced warrior, who even served alongside Turalyon and Marshal Reginald Windsor during the Second War.

## Physical Appearance

The knight is tall, with wide shoulders and a sweeping mustache, proudly wearing a suit of heavy plate mail. The Stormwind insignia is emblazoned across both the breastplate of his armor and the crest of his helm, and a series of smaller engravings indicates that he is a high-ranking officer in the human army. His stance is that of a battle-hardened veteran, wary but still at ease, as if he is absolutely confident in his ability to deal with any danger that comes his way.

## Personality

General Marcus Jonathan is absolutely fearless in battle, completely willing to lay down his life in the defense of his country. He always strides boldly into combat, attempting to identify and then work his way toward the leader of the enemy forces. He prefers to move steadily into the middle of the enemy force, surrounding himself with enemies in order to maximize the benefit of his cleaving attack and to gain a moderate amount of cover from enemy archers.

## Trivia

* In retail, General Marcus Jonathan was killed during the Battle of Theramore when Garrosh Hellscream detonated a mana bomb, which destroyed the city.

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2  Wowpedia - Marcus Jonathan
Renova Litharov

Renova Litharov

"*My father trained me to be a weapon for his false sense of retribution. I wish to be a weapon for a cause that is honorable.*"
—Renova Litharov
**Renova Beve Litharov** is an Alteraci-born assassin and member of the Ravenholdt assassin organization and a former member of the Syndicate. She is the daughter of Raylen Litharov and the older sister of Calyniss Litharov.

## Physical Appearance

Renova is a woman of a slightly below average human height with a lithe build. Due to her petite stature, she is very effective in her profession as an assassin. She share's her father's brown hair and green eyes and wears the uniform worn by the Assassin's League of Ravenholdt.

She wields two daggers that were given to her by her father when she became an official assassin for the Syndicate, which she now uses against the criminal organization.

## Biography

### Early life

Renova Beve Litharov was born in Alterac City to the noble Alteraci family, House of Litharov. Her father, Raylen, wanted a son and ultimately raised Renova as such, teaching her horseback riding, archery, and sword fighting at an early age. Her younger sister, Calyniss, would be raised in a similar manner. At the age of six, Renova's mother died during childbirth and her would-be younger brother was stillborn.

## Trivia

* Renova's middle name, Beve, is named after the Alteraci royal, Beve Perenolde, the oldest child of the last King of Alterac, Aiden Perenolde, and his wife, Isolde.
* Renova is an original character on Bloodsail Buccaneers US, though related to characters that originated on Wyrmrest Accord US in retail.
Aurcelia Titus

Aurcelia Titus

**Aurcelia Paige Titus** is a member of the Crimson Legion and the apprentice of Inquisitor Damos Vethaun. She is the daughter of the famed Second War veteran and Royal Guard Commander — Archelus Titus.

## Physical Appearance

Aurcelia has a striking resemblance to her mother, Anastasia. She shares her dirty blonde hair, pinched narrow nose, and pursed smile. Her eyes are bright blue like her father's. She is often seen wearing standard Scarlet Crusade plate armor and tabard.

## Biography

### Early life

Aurcelia Paige Titus was born to Commander Archelus Titus and Anastasia Titus (née Grannus) two years after the Second War, in Capital City, Lordaeron. She was primarily raised in by her mother, rarely ever seeing her father due to his prestigious position as the commander of the Royal Guard in Lordaeron Keep.

She lived a simple life until the plague of undeath began to spread across the land of Lordaeron. After the death of her mother and the disappearance of her father following the fall of Lordaeron, Aurcelia took refuge with a group of survivors that would eventually become the Scarlet Crusade.

### Scarlet Crusade

While under the tutelage of Inquisitor Damos Vethaun, Aurcelia trained to become a powerful light-wielder as well as a capable fighter. Her training was proven to be overwhelmingly effective as she was not only selected to join the Crimson Legion, but was the youngest to ever join the elite group.

## Notes and references

1. ↑ Wyrmrest Accord Wiki - Aurcelia Titus
Nighthaven

**Nighthaven** is the main settlement in the Moonglade. It is a primarily night elven village that is the home to the druids of the Cenarion Circle.

The village is located on the shores of Lake Elune'ara. It features night elvish architecture, some of it with stone walls. It also has a pair of moonwells. Nighthaven's location is considered remote and the village is usually sequestered to outsiders. It caters mostly to druids, who have an ability to teleport here. Druids also have access to exclusive flight masters. There are trainers for druidism and herbalism in the town, as well as a number of unique vendors, such as a specialty dress maker, Geenia Sunshadow. The village is also home to the Nighthaven Inn, which can be visited during the Kirin Tor Tavern Crawl.
Merender Winchell

Merender Winchell

"*In the light, we trust.*"
—Merender Winchell
**Merender Winchell** is a battle hardened warrior of the light that hails from New Avalon. He lives to serve the light and to smite the undead scourge and other heretical creatures such as demons. He is a father of two, though he is often away from home battling so they may live a life of comfort.

## Physical Appearance

Merender is a built, average looking man; tall enough to intimidate most. He has emerald green eyes and dark hair.

## Personality

Always willing to aid others, he also seeks the destruction of all undead. Friendly enough, he will ensure to mend the wounds of his allies if they're hurt.

## Trivia

* The character of Merender Winchell originated on the RP server Wyrmrest Accord US as a Death Knight.
	+ In this continuity, Merender had three sons, Druce, Decimus, and Havi, all of whom (including Merender) were affiliated with the Scarlet Crusade. Merender was killed during the First Battle of Naxxramas and was later resurrected as a Death Knight of Acherus.

## Notes and references

1. ↑ Wyrmrest Accord Wiki - Merender Winchell
Ahn'Qiraj

**Ahn'Qiraj** (pronounced "AWN-key-rawj",), or the **qiraji empire**, is the city-kingdom of the qiraji found in the southern part of Silithus. It was originally a titan research station which housed the old god C'Thun before being commandeered by the aqir, who would become the qiraji led by the Twin Emperors: Vek'nilash and Vek'lor. Following the War of the Shifting Sands, the kingdom was contained from the rest of the world by the Scarab Wall, until it was opened again recently.
Renzik

**Renzik** is a goblin member of the SI:7 located in the headquarters in Old Town of Stormwind City. Renzik has connection both to the Hidden Circle in Ironforge as well as the rogues in Darnassus. He is Mathias Shaw's second in command.

Because most SI:7 agents are members of recognizably Alliance races, Renzik often serves as the organization's spy in Orgrimmar and other Horde territories. Renzik doesn't like interacting with others, but the pay is good and he can honestly say he is respected.
Old Horde

The **Old Horde** (aka **old Horde** or the **first Horde**; known during the time of its existence simply as the **Horde**, the **Orcish Horde**, or the **Orc Horde**) is a nickname given to the Horde from its beginning prior to the First War until it was defeated by the Alliance of Lordaeron at the end of the Second War. It is used to differentiate it from the New Horde, founded by Thrall after the Old Horde's defeat. Fundamental principles of the Old Horde included demon worship, the consumption of demon blood to become stronger, merciless killing and warfare, and victory in combat to prove one's worth. Their ranks consisted originally only of orcs, soon joined by ogres from Draenor and later by forest trolls and goblins from Azeroth.
Malfurion Stormrage

**Malfurion Stormrage** was the first mortal druid on Azeroth, and the night elf who initiated the mainstream use of druidism among the kaldorei people ten millennia ago under tutelage of the demigod Cenarius.

Through Malfurion's guidance, the night elves successfully halted the Burning Legion's first invasion of Azeroth during the legendary War of the Ancients. In its aftermath, he became the greatest of the world's archdruids. Malfurion and his druids slept to protect the Emerald Dream for 10,000 years to rebuild the world while his lover Tyrande was promoted to General of the Sentinels and would protect Kalimdor. Malfurion and Tyrande then led the night elves in the Third War, defeating the Burning Legion as they had done in ages past at the Battle of Mount Hyjal. He subsequently fell into a comatose state while in the Emerald Dream.
Quel'Thalas

**Quel'Thalas** is a lush forest region north of the country of Lordaeron and once served as the traditional home of the high elves. After being invaded and scourged by the Death Knight Prince Arthas, many of the elves fled. Although the land still remains scarred from Arthas' invasion, the blood elves have returned and begun rebuilding the capital city of Silvermoon.
Dalaran

**Dalaran** (or the **City of Dalaran** and **Dalaran City**, pronounced DAHL-uh-RAWN) is the capital of the magocratic nation of the same name. The city's inner fortress has served as the focal point for magi and the study of the arcane throughout human history.

Prior to the Third War, Dalaran was the home of an incredibly large library of books and tomes, in addition to many of the greatest sorcerers of the day including Archmage Antonidas, Khadgar, Jaina Proudmoore, Arugal and Kel'Thuzad. However after the Scourge was unleashed upon the land, one of their primary targets was Dalaran. The city was defended by Dalaran Guard Towers and archmagi, but was ultimately destroyed following the summoning of Archimonde to Azeroth. The great demon single-handedly laid waste to the city by creating a magical effigy out of the dust, which he then crushed; the mighty towers of Dalaran fell simultaneously. Soon after the defeat of the Burning Legion, however, Alliance forces under the command of Grand Marshal Garithos regained the ruins of the city; some refugees from Lordaeron eventually made their way there as well.

The surviving magi of the Kirin Tor later returned with the intent of rebuilding, and erected a large, magical time-and-space distortion field around the city to ward off a new attack while they slowly regained their strength. The shield is opaque and completely impenetrable by any known means. Now the lands around the ruins of Dalaran are the site of a guerilla war between the Alliance and the Forsaken.

Today, the main city of Dalaran still appears to be hiding behind the shield that the Kirin Tor had erected. It is not known what the wizards are doing within, but rumors abound.

## Trivia

* In *World of Warcraft*, Dalaran was "hidden" behind a magic dome in the Alterac Mountains region. In *Wrath of the Lich King*, it was revealed that the area behind the dome was empty and was replaced with the Dalaran Crater since the city had then been added in Northrend.
Kul Tiras

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Kalimdor

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**Kalimdor** is one of the continents of Azeroth. It is located to the west of the Eastern Kingdoms. The Great Sea lies in between the continents. Kalimdor is home to the night elves, orcs, tauren and trolls. Other races present include the ogres, centaur, naga, demons, and other, more minor races.

Kalimdor can be further divided into three major regions (western continents) known as North Kalimdor, Central Kalimdor, and South Kalimdor. Other sources vary on how it is divided. The World of Warcraft Manual divides it into the Northern Kalimdor and Southern Kalimdor regions. The various editions of the World of Warcraft Guide breaks it into Northern Kalimdor, Central Kalimdor, Southern Kalimdor, and Teldrassil regions. At least one map has divided it into the three regions of Durotar, Mulgore, and Kalimdor (shown through largest font size and caps), although the Durotar and Mulgore emphasis could just be the fact that the book talks about the Tauren and Orcs' new homelands throughout the book. A few maps however do not divide Kalimdor into separate continents and treat it as one single large landmass.

Kalimdor was primarily the domain of the night elves in the ten thousand years between the War of the Ancients and the Battle of Mount Hyjal. In the years since the battle, night elf dominion has given way as the tauren adopted a more centralized system and accepted their allies, the orcs and the trolls into their midst.

The name "Kalimdor" means "Land of Eternal Starlight" in Titan and Darnassian.

Now, however, the continent is a politically divided one, the Horde have established strong control in the central and eastern areas while the night elves preserve footholds in northwestern areas.
Sen'jin

**Sen'jin** was the aged chieftain of the Darkspear tribe. A powerful witch doctor, he was a spiritual leader for his people as well. When Thrall and the orcish Horde arrived on the Darkspears' island home prior to the Third War, Sen'jin allied with them against the forces threatening his people but was ultimately killed by murlocs. The Darkspears subsequently joined the Horde under the leadership of Sen'jin's son Vol'jin.
Aleysandra Duskdancer

Aleysandra Duskdancer

"*All desires and passions come at a price.*"
—Aleysandra Duskdancer
**Aleysandra Duskdancer** is a sin'dorei mage, seamstress, and council member of the House of Sunvale. Prior to the Third War, she managed a courtesan guild called the House of Delights.

## Physical Appearance

Most Blood Elves are just natually pretty people. Aley though, something about her stands out. Just everything about her just gives an air of refined elegance and undeniably seductive.

As an adept tailor, Aley takes great pride in her style of dress. Generally, she wears the finest robes where no stitch seems out of place and complements her dramatic curves. If not wearing her tabard, shell be seen with a necklace of the red and white emblem of the house she serves—House Sunvale. It is shown as a rising white sun with spanning rays with a red backdrop. Nearly at any moment, she can be seen carrying a purple satchel on her person. Anyone keen to magic can tell it is filled with enchanting materials. All kinds of dusts, essences, and a specialized wand.

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Aleysandra Duskdancer - Total Roleplay 3
Goldshire

**Goldshire** is a major trade town and tourist destination, centrally located in Elwynn Forest.

Goldshire has roads that lead to Stormwind City to the northwest, Northshire Abbey to the northeast, Westfall and Westridge to the west, and the Redridge Mountains to the east. Its prime location makes it an important trade town. Travelers, merchants, adventurers, Stormwind guards, and priests from the abbey all stop and make regular visits to the town on their way to and from Stormwind, usually enjoying the hospitality of the Lion's Pride Inn, one of the most respectable ale houses in Azeroth.

Marshal Dughan patrols Goldshire for any threats. Many refugees from Westfall move to Goldshire and Elwynn Forest in an attempt to escape the Defias Brotherhood. It is considered a village by Stormwind standards.

Just south of Goldshire are located the Fargodeep Mine, The Maclure Vineyards, and The Stonefield Farm. To the east is Crystal Lake.
Ashbringer

The **Ashbringer** is a powerful sword named for its ability to slaughter the undead and leave nothing but ash in its wake. The legendary sword was crafted by King Magni Bronzebeard on the Great Anvil of Ironforge, and was infused with the Holy Light. It had become a thing of legend and shares its name with its original wielder, Alexandros Mograine, the former Highlord of the Order of the Silver Hand who employed the title of "The Ashbringer".

When Alexandros' oldest son, Renault Mograine, betrayed and murdered him with the holy sword, this act of anger and betrayal transformed it into the **Corrupted Ashbringer**. The Archlich Kel'Thuzad then resurrected Alexandros as a death knight to lead the Four Horsemen of the Scourge in Naxxramas. The undead Alexandros continued to wield the Corrupted Ashbringer, until his younger son Darion Mograine killed him and reclaimed the unholy blade. Discovering that his father's soul had become corrupted and trapped in the sword, Darion plunged Ashbringer into his own heart to free Alexandros through an act of love and sacrifice. Later, Darion was similarly resurrected as a death knight, and continued to wield the corrupted sword as the Highlord of the Death Knights of Acherus. During the Battle for Light's Hope Chapel, Ashbringer was eventually purified when Darion betrayed the Lich King and relinquished the sword to Tirion Fordring.
Ezra Grimm

Ezra Grimm

**Ezra Grimm** was a Lordaeronian businessman who owned and operated Ezra Grimm's Premium Tobacco, a smoke shop in Stratholme. During the Third War he refused to abandon his shop when the Scourge invaded. He fought to make sure the undead would never touch his famous tobacco, but became one of them in the process.

Some years after the Culling of Stratholme, Packmaster Stonebruiser sent adventurers to collect Grimm's tobacco, but when they attempted to salvage it, the undead Ezra Grimm attacked them.
Hugo Anneblaut

Hugo Anneblaut

**Hugo Anneblaut** is a captain in the Stormwind Navy. He is the commanding officer of the *Adamant*, a ship that was commissioned by Albert Montclair. He is rarely seen without a flask of Westfallian Whiskey.

## Trivia

* The character of Hugo Anneblaut originated on the RP server Moon Guard US under the name Hugoh.
Amani Tribe

The **Amani tribe** is the remnant of the once great Amani Empire. The tribe is lead by the famous warlord, Zul'jin.

Established long before the Great Sundering, the Amani Empire took its name from the strongest tribe of forest trolls at the time. After the Amani Empire was shattered by the Troll Wars, most forest trolls settled in areas that were a comfortable distance from Quel'Thalas. However, the Amani tribe sneered at such precautions as cowardice. Beset by the high elves' powerful sorcery, Zul'Aman was greatly reduced in size, but the Amani tribe remained entrenched at the easternmost edge of the enchanted kingdom. Ironically, the Amani trolls' magic was originally stronger than the high elves until the elves stole ancient knowledge from troll spellcasters.

Led by Zul'jin, the Amani trolls joined the Horde during the Second War. They did so in part to fight against the high elves, who had joined the Alliance. After the Amani, several other forest trolls joined the Horde war effort as well. They proved to be a valuable addition to the Horde. However, Zul'jin disappeared mysteriously after the end of the war and the defeat of the Horde.

When Arthas led the Scourge into Quel'Thalas during the Third War, the Amani tribe witnessed the resulting slaughter with glee. Acting swiftly, the trolls launched a series of attacks on high elf settlements in the Eversong Forest. To the trolls' surprise, the few high elves who had survived the invasion seemed greatly weakened and put up a poor fight. The Amani claimed a significant portion of the forest before the elf Prince Kael'thas Sunstrider arrived in Quel'Thalas. When Kael, his magisters, and their guards arrived to Quel'Danas to destroy the corrupted Sunwell, the Amani tribe also landed on the isle, having been carried by troll destroyers. As the mages destroyed the Sunwell, its blast caught everyone standing near it, troll and undead alike.

Afterward, Kael gathered all the surviving elves he could find and gave them a new name: the blood elves. These blood elves began draining magic from nearby creatures, and they seemed to gain new strength. Even worse, Kael'thas organized them into a fighting force that proved frustratingly effective against the Amani tribe's efforts, even after Kael'thas and his strongest warriors left Quel'Thalas to fight the Scourge elsewhere. In recent days, the blood elves have shown signs of increased magical training and use. The elves' spells have increased in power, and they have rebuilt portions of Quel'Thalas. The blood elves have also begun retaking Eversong Forest. Nevertheless, the Amani tribe remains fiercely dedicated to its battle against the elves, while the diminished elven populace has to continue fighting both the trolls to the east and the Scourge to the south.
Ghorin Brighthammer

Ghorin Brighthammer

"*The Light isn't just my strength and my shield. It is my salvation.*"
—Ghorin Brighthammer
**Ghorin Brighthammer** is a dwarven paladin and a knight of the Argent Dawn. A former member of the Order of the Silver Hand, he is known for his heroic actions during the Second and Third War. He wields the hammer of his clan's namesake, Brighthammer—a weapon forged in the flames of the holy light.

## Physical Appearance

Ghorin was small, even for a dwarf, but bulky and well-muscled. His light brown hair was kept in a long ponytail, and his hazel eyes were kind. His braided beard was long and parted down the middle.

## Personality

Ghorin is a quiet dwarf when he was away from the battlefield, but was confident and commanding when fighting. He cut his teeth in the Second War and fought Scourge in the Third. Though he survived his encounter with Arthas in Andorhal, he failed to save his nephew — Bordhir from Arthas’ blade, and this knowledge haunts him. This drives him in battle, as he commands the troops and puts himself in the middle of melee in each battle, regardless of whether he needs to or not. He searches out the commander of the enemy and attempts to take him/her/it down immediately.

Ghorin has a fondness for drinks and is sometimes known to be aggressive, especially when people dishonorably attack those who can't defend themselves. While on a trip to Theramore Isle to meet with Brother Karman, Ghorin stopped by at a local tavern where he encountered several patrons pummeling Terimas Manning to the ground. Ghorin, not knowing who the young man was or what he did to instigate the violent retaliation, defended Terimas, incapacitating the men beating him and helping him up after it was all over.

## Biography

### Early life

Ghorin was born to a clan of blacksmiths who resided near Dun Modr. He was the eldest of five brothers and three sisters.

### Second War

The Second War was a turning point of Ghorin's life, as Dun Modr fell to the Orcish Horde, who built an outpost nestled near the ruins of his clan's ancestral home. Ghorin, as well as many others in his clan, became displaced and found refuge in the nearby kingdom of Stromgarde.

Ghorin was eager to fight back the Orcish Horde and retake his home once more. When he received word of the inception of the Order of the Silver Hand, Ghorin traveled to Lordaeron to join the new formed order of holy knights. After his induction into the order, Ghorin forged the Brighthammer, weapon blessed by the flames of the Holy Light. Furthermore Ghorin took on the title "The Brighthammer" declaring any who possess the weapon and title to be the bearer of the clan's heroic spirit. Soon after, he was sent to the battlefield to fight off the Horde.​

## Trivia

* The character of Ghorin Brighthammer originated on the RP server Wyrmrest Accord US.
* The character is currently deceased in retail.

## Notes and references

1. ↑ Ghorin Brighthammer - Total Roleplay 3
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Wyrmrest Accord Wiki - Ghorin Brighthammer
Outland

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**Outland** (often mistakenly called "**Outlands**" or "**The Outland**") is the scattered wastes of all that remain of Draenor, the once beautiful homeworld of the orcs. Following the Second War, the Alliance invaded Draenor by crossing through the Dark Portal. To their horror, they discovered that Ner'zhul - the dark warlord of Horde - had constructed a series of new gateways that could lead the beaten Horde to newer, unspoiled worlds. As the Alliance forces closed in around him, Ner'zhul opened his gateways as a means of escape. However, the gateways' clashing energies resulted in a catastrophic explosion that ultimately ripped the world of Draenor apart.

Nearly thirteen years later - towards the end of the Third War - the fallen night elf, Illidan, discovered that huge chunks of Draenor still existed - floating upon the astral winds of the Twisting Nether. After his defeat at the hands of the evil Prince Arthas, Illidan fled to the remnants of Draenor and dubbed them Outland. He quickly seized control of the chaotic region and sealed the last of Ner'zhul's cursed gateways.

Though he is the undisputed ruler of the ravaged land, Illidan lives in fear that he will be discovered by his powerful enemies - most notably Arthas, the new Lich King, and the remaining Lords of the Burning Legion. Currently, Outland is home to a number of scattered draenei tribes, primitive orcs and the powerful, arcane creatures of the Nether itself. Agents of the Burning Legion have also targeted the region as a vital strategic location in their unending Burning Crusade to scour all life from the universe.

The Outland is divided into seven zones:

* Hellfire Peninsula
* Zangarmarsh
* Terokkar Forest
* Nagrand
* Blade's Edge Mountains
* Netherstorm
* Shadowmoon Valley
Alliance

**Leadership**
 King Magni Bronzebeard
 High Tinker Gelbin Mekkatorque
 **Secondary Leaders**
 Archbishop Benedictus
 Lady Jaina Proudmoore
 Archdruid Fandral Staghelm
 **Members**
Kingdom of Ironforge
Gnomeregan Exiles
 **Major Cities**
Ironforge, Dun Morogh
 **Primary Language**
 **Secondary Languages**
Darnassian
 **Status**

The **Alliance**, also known as the **Grand Alliance**, is one of two major political factions of the mortal races in Azeroth, its counterpart being the Horde. Driven by tradition, the Alliance consists of powerful cultures and groups bound not by desperation or necessity, but by their deep commitments to abstract concepts like nobility, honor, faith, justice, and sacrifice. Striving to represent these high ideals, its many different peoples all contribute their technical, arcane, and spiritual wisdom toward the shared goal of preserving order on Azeroth and creating a peaceful and just world.

The memories of the allegiances and idealism of the Alliance of Lordaeron ― centered in the homonymous continent ― served as the ultimate inspiration for the new Alliance of the present day. The modern organization has the bulk of its forces on Northern Kalimdor and the south-eastern continents of Khaz Modan and Azeroth. Some of the members of the previous Alliance (such as Stormwind and Ironforge) are members of the Grand Alliance.
Capital City

**Capital City** or simply **Lordaeron City** and **Lordaeron** was the capital city of the Kingdom of Lordaeron. The city was built by the Arathorian nobles at the time in which the kingdom was fracturing, and became the city-state and capital of a kingdom based in Tirisfal Glades that emerged after the fall of the Arathorian Empire.

When Prince Arthas killed his father, King Terenas II, the city fell into turmoil. At Arthas' command, Falric and Marwyn led the undead Scourge into the city and killed its inhabitants. The city soon came to be called the Ruins of Lordaeron.

For a time, the city was overseen by Balnazzar, Detheroc, and Varimathras. When Arthas returned from Kalimdor, he found the dreadlords near the Palace Gardens, ousted them and named himself King of Lordaeron. When Ner'zhul recalled Arthas to Northrend, Balnazzar took control over the city once again.

The combined forces of Grand Marshal Garithos and Sylvanas Windrunner defeated Balnazzar, at which point Sylvanas betrayed her allies and took the city for herself. The Undercity, which lies beneath the ruins of the capital, now serves as the capital of the Forsaken. The Forsaken later made the ruins of this city into a major base.
Knights of the Ebon Blade

The **Knights of the Ebon Blade** are an organization of renegade death knights. Freed from the grasp of the Lich King during the Battle for Light's Hope Chapel, they regrouped under the banner of Highlord Darion Mograine, took control of Acherus: The Ebon Hold as their headquarters, and now cooperate with the Argent Crusade to defeat Arthas Menethil.
Hillsbrad Fields

The **Hillsbrad Fields** refers to the area which includes the town of Hillsbrad and a large and fertile cultivated area that provides food for the people of Southshore and the whole of Hillsbrad Foothills.

## History

### Second War

Early during the Second War, the Horde began construction of facilities to support the deployment of its armada within the Southshore region. Zul'jin's axethrowers and destroyers were eager for revenge on the humans who imprisoned them and assisted in preparation for the assault on Hillsbrad.

Meanwhile, Alliance scouts had discovered an orcish secret base in the Zul'Dare region of the Channel Islands, south-east of Hillsbrad. Admiral Daelin Proudmoore ordered for transports to land troops against the outpost. At the same time, Doomhammer ordered the assault on Hillsbrad, which was destroyed in a gruesome display in order to make an example. Hillsbrad was decimated, and the news spread throughout the human kingdoms.

The Alliance had succeeded in pushing the Horde out of southern Lordaeron and destroying the Horde base at Zul'Dare but at the cost of both the townships of Hillsbrad and Southshore which were left in ruins. Hillsbrad and Southshore were both later rebuilt after the war.

### Modern Times

Hillsbrad and Southshore are the only regions of former Lordaeron that were not left completely devastated by the Third War or joined the Scarlet Crusade. As such, guards from both communities still wear the tabard of their kingdom, though both have pledged themselves to the Alliance as led by Stormwind and Ironforge, and pay their taxes to the Alliance.

Magistrate Burnside leads the town of Hillsbrad from the local town hall, aided by the Council of Hillsbrad, as well as Clerk Horrace Whitesteed. The Hillsbrad Fields lay in the western part of the Hillsbrad Foothills, east of Darrow Hill, north of Azurelode Mine, and south of Dalaran.

The farms' economy appears to be based around apple production, however, the southernmost orchard produces something else. There are also pumpkins and cows to be found scattered around the fields. Azurelode Mine is also being exploited by the people of the town.

The people of Hillsbrad are constantly under threat by the forces of High Executor Darthalia at Tarren Mill, being repeatedly attacked by the forces of the Forsaken. Peasants, farmers, and other members of the human supply line and infrastructure are especially threatened. Many of the farmers are very capable of fighting back, and staged ambushes on the undead forces. Blacksmith Verringtan and his apprentices supply weapons to the local militia.
Jvalka Reverus

**Jvalka Jedrikin Reverus** is the de facto orchestrator of an elite sect of the Scarlet Crusade, the Hand of the Unblinded.

A former Archmage of the Kirin Tor, Jvalka blamed the Alliance for the fall of Lordaeron and by extension the fall of Dalaran and the death of Archmage Antonidas. For this reason, the Augur's influence bestowed the Unblinded a perception of the world eerily similar to that of the later Truthful, exacerbated by the High Augur's abundant racism and callousness. He also was the head of the Exercised Will, the sect's mage faction.
Pyrewood Village

**Pyrewood Village** is an Alliance-friendly village within the Silverpine Forest. The village is a settlement inhabited by a group of humans who have survived the coming of the Scourge, though not without paying a large price in the form of the Worgen Curse.

## History

### Origins

The village, along with Ambermill, was originally a part of the Kingdom of Gilneas before the Greymane Wall was erected. Lord Darius Crowley, who was the landholder of both Pyrewood and Ambermill, was displeased by King Greymane's decision to cut off his holdings from the rest of Gilneas and disagreed with Greymane on the rationale of seceding Gilneas from the Alliance of Lordaeron.

Unable to persuade Greymane to change his mind and upset by being cut off from his holdings and his people, Crowley instigated a rebellion. Cut off from any support from Gilneas, Pyrewood was left to its own means after the building of the Wall. Though they retained their Gilnean loyalties until the rise of Arugal; the village along with its denizens never witnessed the rebellion as it occurred after the death of Baron Silverlaine.

### Aftermath of the Third War

Prince Kael'thas Sunstrider and his caravan, escorted by Tyrande Whisperwind, Maiev Shadowsong and their night elves, made it to Pyrewood Village during their trek through the area. The village was mostly intact, and was built right on the edge of the River Arevass. While holding the bridge that led out of the town and across the river against the undead, Tyrande fell into the river due to the bridge collapsing.

### The Curse of the Worgen

To the north, overlooking the village, there was a keep owned by Baron Silverlaine. Silverlaine and his servants were slain by Archmage Arugal's worgen, who then took residence in the keep and renamed it Shadowfang Keep.

From there, Arugal cursed the inhabitants of Pyrewood, so that they underwent a nightly transformation into the bestial worgen, then returned to their human forms upon the arrival of dawn. During this time they became hostile to all, including the Alliance. Despite all its hardships, however, the village continues to service Alliance travelers by selling various goods and offering their services whenever they could during day time.
Ironforge

"*Many dwarven strongholds fell during the Second War, but the mighty city of Ironforge, nestled in the wintry peaks of Dun Morogh, was never breached by the invading Horde. A marvel to the dwarves' skill at shaping rock and stone, Ironforge was constructed in the heart of the mountain itself: an expansive underground city of explorers, miners, and warriors. While the Alliance has been weakened by recent events, the dwarves of Ironforge, led by King Magni Bronzebeard, are forging a new future in the world.*"
—Excerpt from the World of Warcraft Game Manual
**Ironforge** (or the **City of Ironforge**) is the capital city of the dwarves, proud members of the Alliance. King Magni Bronzebeard rules the kingdom of Khaz Modan from the throne room within the city. The Great Forge area gave the city its name.

Before the Dark Iron Clan was banished from the city, which eventually lead to the War of the Three Hammers, Ironforge was the center of all Dwarven clans. It is now home to the Bronzebeard Clan. Many Dwarven strongholds fell during the Second War between the Horde and the Alliance of Lordaeron, but the mighty city of Ironforge, nestled in the wintry peaks of Dun Morogh and protected by great gates, was never breached by the invading Horde.

After the Third War Ironforge also became the home of the Gnomeregan refugees; the Gnomes who were exiled from their irradiated home. They have converted an area of Ironforge to their liking and this section has come to be known as Tinker Town. But the Gnomes didn't always live in Tinker Town; they once lived in their city of Gnomeregan, which was taken over by Troggs.

Ironforge is one of most populated city in the world after the human city of Stormwind, housing 20,000 people. A marvel to the Dwarves' skill at shaping rock and stone, Ironforge was constructed in the heart of the mountain itself; an expansive underground city of explorers, miners, and warriors. Massive doors of rock protect the city in times of need, and lava from the mountain itself is redirected and distributed for heat, energy and smithing purposes.

While the Alliance has been weakened by recent events, the Dwarves of Ironforge, led by King Magni Bronzebeard, are forging a new future in the world.