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| The world of Azeroth is as rich and vibrant as is its history. Spanning three Great Wars, its people have witnessed the innumerable victories and defeats which shaped the world into what we will know it as in World of Warcraft. From the unrelenting armies of the dead which comprise the Scourge, to the origins and effects of Arcane Magic, this section, compiled from the games, novels and RPG, details the world of Azeroth as never before. Whether you?ve never experienced Warcraft before, or if you?re a veteran looking to brush up on his knowledge of the setting, this is your source for all the lore information and history within the world of Warcraft. |
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History |
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Complete History (8 pages)
A detailed overview of the events which molded and shaped the world of Azeroth throughout the ages. [ Index ] |
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Brief Timeline
A summary of the major events in Warcraft history, to bring you up to date with the start of World of Warcraft. |
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Major Characters
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Warcraft Factions |
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Over the course of Azeroth?s history, many of its races have banded together to achieve a common goal. From the fanatical humans of the Scarlet Crusade, devoted to annihilating all undead from the world, to the Alliance, a venerable union of peoples, intent on keeping their respective societies alive in a world plagued with strife, the factions of Azeroth are varied in both composition and goals. Whether evil or good, these factions represent the past, present, and future of Azeroth. |
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Alliance, New (WoW)
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Alliance, Old (WC1/WC2)
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Horde, New (WC3/WoW)
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Horde, Old (WC1/WC2)
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Scourge
A vast army of the living dead, the Scourge represents one of the greatest threats to the races of Azeroth. |
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Outlanders
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Warcraft Magic |
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The two primary forces of magic in the world ? Arcane and Divine ? have been at odds since time began. Arcane magic, while the source of tremendous power, is also rooted in the chaotic realm of the Twisting Nether, home of the Burning Legion, and its use nearly brought about the end of the world 10,000 years ago. It is regarded by many races as a terrible curse of Azeroth, and a tool of Necromancers and Warlocks. In contrast, Divine magic, which is derived from the spirits of the land, is considered the world?s salvation, and the ally of those who would seek to heal the land or its people. Regardless of the differences between the two powers, the forces of magic have played a tremendous role in shaping the world of Azeroth, and will continue to do so until the sun sets for the last time. |
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Arcane
Fueled by the chaotic energies of the Twisting Nether, arcane magic is regarded as a boon and curse of the wondrous nature of Azeroth. |
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Necromancy
An in-depth look at Necromancy of the past and present in the Warcraft universe. |
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Divine
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Shamanism
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Warcraft Religion |
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Unlike many fantasy settings, Warcraft is not populated by a huge pantheon of divine entities who watch with amusement as their mortal followers bleed and die for them. Azeroth is a world whose fate depends almost solely on the strength of its mortal inhabitants, and the strength which they can muster themselves. None the less, despite the lack of numerous divine beings, religious worship does occur on Azeroth, though in most cases, very differently from what might be expected. |
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Holy Light
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Cult of the Damned
Unlike many of the other faiths in Azeroth, the Cult of the Damned worships not a set of beliefs or divine force, but the Lich King himself... |
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Burning Legion
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Warcraft Geography |
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The world of Azeroth was once made of a single continent surrounded by a vast ocean. Through the events of history, the world was sundered as the Well of Eternity was destroyed, leaving three main continents: Azeroth, Northrend, and Kalimdor. These lands carry the scars of the past most deeply, and through their weathering of three great conflicts their surfaces have been changed, many times for the worse. |
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Azeroth
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Kalimdor
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Northrend
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Warcraft Races |
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The primary races of Azeroth which make up the Alliance and Horde vary significantly in both appearance and ideology. While some of the racial alliances are based more upon convenience than genuine loyalty, most of the races share a bond of trust forged through adversity during the previous wars which ravaged the world. Though their future may be uncertain, in the past these varied nations and cultures have all emerged victories through their trials and tribulations, though in many cases, not unscathed. |
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Humans
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Dwarves
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Night Elves
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Gnomes
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Orcs
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Tauren
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Trolls
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Forsaken
A renegade faction of free-willed undead, lead by the Banshee Queen Sylvanas Windrunner. |
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Warcraft Beastiary |
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Azeroth is populated by a plethora of races, both native to the world and from other worlds or dimensions. Many of these races have developed their own, often-times primitive societies and cultures, although some are most commonly involved with either the Alliance or the Horde. Ranging from the savage and bestial Centaurs to the ancient, mystical Dragons, to the untold horrors which lie beneath the earth, the many races of the world serve as both friend and foe to the would-be adventurer. |
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Trolls
A savage race of tribal humanoids, the trolls have played an important part in the history of the world as both friend and foe of the more civilized races. |
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