Chieftain
Chieftain (or chief) is a term used in the Warcraft universe to refer to the leader of a clan or a tribe principally. The female is Chieftess.[1][2] Thrall has been referred to as the 'chieftain of the orcs', since returning to the role as leader of his people following the death of Varok Saurfang.[3]
In Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, it is a rank you can achieve.
Races
Orc
Each orc clan is led by a chieftain,[4][5][6][7] and the leader of all allied chieftains was the warchief. Following the retirement of the warchief position, Thrall has been referred to as the collective chieftain of the orcs. The term "chief" is used by grunts about their Guard Captains.[8]
Tauren
The tauren are led by Baine, high chieftain of the Bloodhoof tauren, taking the mantle of his deceased father, Cairne. They have the class of tauren chieftain. The taunka also have chieftains.[9][10][11] Chiefs can also be seen in the tauren ranks.
Furbolg
Some furbolgs are led by a chieftain.[12]
Murloc
Taunka
Draenei
The Lost Ones have chieftains in their tribes.[15][16]
Trogg
Troggs have chieftains.[17][18][19]
Gorloc
Gorlocs have chieftains.[20][21]
Vrykul
Vrykul have chieftains.[22][23]
Others
The following races have at least one chietain:
Troll
Jungle trolls chieftains are at the top of the hierarchy,[27] the young trolls can hope of becoming one;[28] a chieftain is first and foremost a powerful and highly respected individual who has proved again and again his invaluableness to the tribe,[27] each tribe has a chieftain.[29] Forest trolls are also led by chieftains, a single chieftain rules each tribe, every village has at least one witch doctor or priest, who acts as an advisor or, occasionally, the chieftain.[30] Ice trolls have chieftains also,[31] but the chieftains follow the Frost King.[32]
Ogre
The ogre clans are commonly led by a chieftain[33][34] a single chieftain rules the clan,[35] but their leadership rarely last long,[34] the ogre magi act as their advisors.[34] It is unknown if the half-ogres have chieftains, but Rexxar became the chieftain of the Stonemaul clan.[35]
Dwarf
Dark Iron dwarves are led by chieftains.[36]
The Tauren Chieftains
The Tauren Chieftains is a metal band that has members from the Horde.
In the RPG
Chieftain is a genderless title.[37]
Notable
Thrall
Orgrim Doomhammer
Zuluhed the Whacked
Grom Hellscream
Nek'rosh Skullcrusher
Cairne Bloodhoof
Baine Bloodhoof
Chieftain Bloodmaw
Chieftain Mummaki
Chieftain Zul'Marosh
Roanauk Icemist- Chieftain Ashtotem
- Chieftain Wintergale
- Tormak the Scarred
Elder Ko'nani
References
- ^ Hara Bloodfury#Quotes
- ^ Ojin'ba
- ^ Shadows Rising
- ^ Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition Manual, pg. 66-68
- ^ Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition Manual, pg. 88
- ^ Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition Manual, pg. 90
- ^ World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, pg. 10 Quote: "Durotan, chieftain of the Frostwolf clan..."
- ^ Guard Captain Cragtar#Quotes
- ^ Tormak the Scarred
- ^ Chieftain Wintergale
- ^ Chieftain Swiftspear
- ^ Chieftain Bloodmaw
- ^ Mmmrrrggglll
- ^ Chieftain Ashtotem
- ^ Lost One Chieftain
- ^ Chieftain Mummaki
- ^ Oggleflint
- ^ Grimlok
- ^ Boss Galgosh
- ^
Chieftain Gurgleboggle
- ^ Chieftain Burblegobble
- ^ Thorvald
- ^ Bjorn Halgurdsson
- ^ Chieftain Oomooroo
- ^ Howling Wolvar Chieftain
- ^ Elder Ko'nani
- ^ a b Horde Player's Guide, pg. 144
- ^ Horde Player's Guide, pg. 143
- ^ World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, pg. 49
- ^ Horde Player's Guide, pg. 159
- ^ Drakkari Chieftain
- ^ Lands of Mystery, pg. 112
- ^ Horde Player's Guide, pg. 26
- ^ a b c Horde Player's Guide, pg. 156
- ^ a b Horde Player's Guide, pg. 157
- ^ Monster Guide, pg. 51
- ^ Horde Player's Guide, pg. 149
