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'''Fel orcs''' (or '''blood orcs''')<ref>[[Wanted: Keli'dan's Feathered Stave]]</ref> are corrupted [[orc]]s created by the continual consumption of [[annihilan|pit lord]] blood, which has caused them to be completely consumed by madness and bloodlust.<ref name="UVG">''[[World of Warcraft: Ultimate Visual Guide|Ultimate Visual Guide]]'', pg. 39</ref> Most could be found in [[Outland]] as members of the [[Fel Horde]], loyal to the [[Illidari]]. After the [[Gul'dan (alternate universe)|alternate Gul'dan]] took control of the [[Iron Horde]] and bound it to the [[Burning Legion]], many orcs of the [[Draenor (alternate universe)|alternate Draenor]] became fel orcs as well.
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'''Fel orcs''' (also known as '''chaos orcs''' and '''blood orcs''')<ref>[[Wanted: Keli'dan's Feathered Stave]]</ref> are corrupted [[orc]]s created by the continual consumption of [[annihilan|pit lord]] blood, which has caused them to be completely consumed by madness and bloodlust.<ref name="UVG">''[[World of Warcraft: Ultimate Visual Guide|Ultimate Visual Guide]]'', pg. 39</ref> Most could be found in [[Outland]] as members of the [[Fel Horde]], loyal to the [[Illidari]]. After the [[Gul'dan (alternate universe)|alternate Gul'dan]] took control of the [[Iron Horde]] and bound it to the [[Burning Legion]], many orcs of the [[Draenor (alternate universe)|alternate Draenor]] became fel orcs as well.
   
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The fel orcs were originally created by the former ruler of Outland, [[Magtheridon]]. When [[Illidan Stormrage]] overthrew him, he took control of his Fel Horde and imprisoned the pit lord, using his blood to produce more fel orcs. They are easily distinguishable from regular orcs by their red skin, glowing red eyes, longer tusks and the spiky growths all over their body. The [[Draenor (alternate universe)|alternate Draenor]] fel orcs are the result of orcs drinking the blood of [[Mannoroth]] and have similar features to the Outland ones, albeit with black and grey skin and glowing green eyes instead of red.
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The fel orcs were first noted as members of the [[Burning Blade clan]] during the [[First War]]. They made a greater appearance in the form of the corrupted forces of [[Grommash Hellscream]]. Fel orcs made the bulk of the army of the former ruler of Outland, [[Magtheridon]]. When [[Illidan Stormrage]] overthrew him, he took control of his Fel Horde and imprisoned the pit lord, using his blood to produce more fel orcs. They are easily distinguishable from regular orcs by their red skin, glowing red eyes, longer tusks and the spiky growths all over their body. The [[Draenor (alternate universe)|alternate Draenor]] fel orcs are the result of orcs drinking the blood of [[Mannoroth]] and have similar features to the Outland ones, albeit with black and grey skin and glowing green eyes instead of red.
   
 
==History==
  
==History==
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===Outland===
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===First War===
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Fel orcs fought under the banner of the [[Burning Blade clan]] during the [[First War]]. Some of the orcs who passed through the [[Dark Portal]] were driven mad, becoming fel orcs and joining the Burning Blade.<ref>''[[The Last Guardian]]'', pg. 232</ref>
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===Warcraft III===
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[[File:Chaos Grunt.jpg|thumb|left|100px|Fel orc grunt]]
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[[File:Cenarius v Grommash.jpg|thumb|Cenarius versus fel orc Grommash.]]
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Fel orcs made their second appearance in the form of orcish warriors that followed [[Grommash Hellscream|Grom Hellscream]] during the [[New Horde]]'s initial excursions into [[Ashenvale Forest]]. After being nearly destroyed by the forces of the demigod, [[Cenarius]], a [[Darkspear tribe|Darkspear]] shaman alerted Grom of a nearby font of dark magic that could be useful to them in defeating Cenarius and his [[night elf|night elven]] forces. This font ended up being the [[Chaos Well]]; a fountain of power that was tainted with the blood of [[Mannoroth]]. Upon their second consumption of Mannoroth's blood, the orcs were transformed into fel orcs, turning red skinned and larger. <ref name="WC3">{{ref game |title=Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos |campaign=[[The Invasion of Kalimdor]] |mission=[[By Demons Be Driven]] }}</ref>
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This allowed for Grom and his [[Warsong clan]] to make quick work of the [[Shadowleaves]], [[Moonhunters]], [[Nightblades]] and Cenarius himself. With Cenarius' demise, Mannoroth revealed himself to the orcs and declared they were once again under his thrall. Despite initial resistance, Grommash and his warriors fell inline under the Legion's forces. This led to [[Thrall]] banding together with [[Jaina Proudmoore]] at the behest of the guardian, [[Medivh]], to stop Grommash. Capturing Grommash and locking him within a ritual circle, the united forces of humanity and the orcs were able to purge the fel corruption from Grommash, returning him to his normal orcish self. This gave way for Grom and Thrall to confront Mannoroth, ultimately leading to the former's heroic sacrifice that freed the orcs from the blood curse.
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[[File:Gates of the Abyss - Magtheridon's Forces.jpg|thumb|Fel orcs were part of [[Magtheridon's Forces]].]]
  
[[File:Gates of the Abyss - Magtheridon's Forces.jpg|thumb|Fel orcs were part of [[Magtheridon's Forces]].]]
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When the pit lord [[Magtheridon]] took control of [[Outland]], he created fel orcs by corrupting them with his blood. Fel orcs made up the backbone of [[Magtheridon's Forces|Magtheridon's armies]].
  
When the pit lord [[Magtheridon]] took control of [[Outland]], he created fel orcs by corrupting them with his blood. Fel orcs made up the backbone of [[Magtheridon's Forces|Magtheridon's armies]].
   
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===The Burning Crusade===
 
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After Magtheridon was defeated by [[Illidan Stormrage|Illidan]] and imprisoned, the fel orcs stayed in [[Hellfire Citadel]], keeping guard over the captured pit lord as servants of Illidan. Illidan has continued using the blood of Magtheridon to create more fel orcs to follow him. A letter recovered from one of the orcs has revealed that Illidan is not pleased with the orcs' progress with the defense of the [[Blood Furnace]].<ref>[[Ominous Letter]]</ref> They are capturing many orcs, and [[Mag'har (faction)|Mag'har]], then experimenting on them to create fel orcs.
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After Magtheridon was defeated by [[Illidan Stormrage|Illidan]] and imprisoned, the fel orcs stayed in [[Hellfire Citadel]], keeping guard over the captured pit lord as servants of Illidan. Illidan has continued using the blood of Magtheridon to create more fel orcs to follow him under [[Kargath Bladefist]] and his [[Fel Horde]]. A letter recovered from one of the orcs has revealed that Illidan is not pleased with the orcs' progress with the defense of the [[Blood Furnace]].<ref>[[Ominous Letter]]</ref> They are capturing many orcs, and [[Mag'har (faction)|Mag'har]], then experimenting on them to create fel orcs.
   
 
[[Caza'rez]] of the [[Horde]] is working on a cure for the fel orcs converted by the Illidari.<ref>[[Make Them Bleed]]</ref>
  
[[Caza'rez]] of the [[Horde]] is working on a cure for the fel orcs converted by the Illidari.<ref>[[Make Them Bleed]]</ref>
   
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[[File:Quartermaster Dekrok.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Quartermaster Dekrok]], may be a fel orc.]]
 
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Red skinned orcs appear as one of the random [[Horde Portal-Sentry|Horde Portal-Sentries]] that are guarding the [[Dark Portal]] for the Horde along with the Alliance. The general goods vendor, [[Quartermaster Dekrok]], also has a red-skinned orc model. They may be horde aligned fel orcs, another color of [[Mag'har orc|Mag'har]], or this may be a simple skin error.
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[[Shadow Lord Fel'dan]] appears as a fel orc and is said to be more demon than orc now.<ref>[[Shadow Lord Fel'dan (quest)]]</ref>
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A group of [[Dragonmaw clan|Dragonmaw]] fel orcs, led by the former [[Illidari]] lieutenant [[Warchief Mor'ghor|Mor'ghor]], traveled from Outland to the [[Twilight Highlands]] to enslave the Dragonmaws who had remained on [[Azeroth]]. However, Mor'ghor and his fel orcs were defeated by the forces of [[Garrosh Hellscream]], [[Warchief]] of the [[Horde]], and [[Warlord Zaela]] of the Dragonmaw.
  
A group of [[Dragonmaw clan|Dragonmaw]] fel orcs, led by the former [[Illidari]] lieutenant [[Warchief Mor'ghor|Mor'ghor]], traveled from Outland to the [[Twilight Highlands]] to enslave the Dragonmaws who had remained on [[Azeroth]]. However, Mor'ghor and his fel orcs were defeated by the forces of [[Garrosh Hellscream]], [[Warchief]] of the [[Horde]], and [[Warlord Zaela]] of the Dragonmaw.
   
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Other fel orcs from [[Outland]] can also be seen imprisoned in the [[Vault of the Wardens]].
  
Other fel orcs from [[Outland]] can also be seen imprisoned in the [[Vault of the Wardens]].
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[[Gul'dan (tactics)|Gul'dan]] turns into a truer fel orc during his boss fight, with red skin and larger spikes growing from his back.
  
   
 
==Appearance and characteristics==
  
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|Chieftain of the [[Warsong clan]], later returned to a normal orc.
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*[[Shattered Hand clan]] — Serve as [[warrior]]s and enforcers, though a small number of casters have been seen around [[Hellfire Citadel]].
  
*[[Shattered Hand clan]] — Serve as [[warrior]]s and enforcers, though a small number of casters have been seen around [[Hellfire Citadel]].
 
*[[Shadowmoon clan]] — Serve primarily [[warlock]]s and channelers of the blood of [[Magtheridon]].
  
*[[Shadowmoon clan]] — Serve primarily [[warlock]]s and channelers of the blood of [[Magtheridon]].
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*[[Thunderlord clan]] - Said to have been transformed into fel orcs by the blood of Mannoroth. It is unknown if they joined the Fel Horde or were wiped out.<ref>[[The Encroaching Wilderness (Horde)]]</ref>
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Fel orc units were featured in champains:
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* [[File:BTNChaosGrunt.png|20px]][[File:BTNChaosGrunt-Reforged.png|20px]] [[Fel Orc Grunt|Chaos Grunt / Fel Orc Grunt]]
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* [[File:BTNChaosPeon.png|20px]][[File:BTNChaosPeon-Reforged.png|20px]] [[Fel Orc Peon|Chaos Peon / Fel Orc Peon]]
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* [[File:BTNChaosWolfRider.png|20px]][[File:BTNChaosWolfRider-Reforged.png|20px]] [[Fel Orc Raider|Chaos Raider / Fel Orc Raider]]
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* [[File:BTNChaosKodoBeast.png|20px]][[File:BTNChaosKodoBeast-Reforged.png|20px]] [[Fel Orc Kodo Beast|Chaos Kodo Beast / Fel Orc Kodo Beast]]
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* [[File:BTNChaosWarlock.png|20px]][[File:BTNChaosWarlock-Reforged.png|20px]] [[Fel Orc Warlock|Chaos Warlock / Fel Orc Warlock]]
   
 
==In the RPG==
  
==In the RPG==
 
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Fel orcs, also known as [[chaos orc]]s, are the creation of [[Mannoroth]], who "blessed" the orc race by infusing within them [[fel]] energies and binding their will to the Burning Legion. While Grom's sacrifice freed most of his race, many orcs remain loyal to Mannoroth and worship the demons, gaining tremendous strength in exchange for their service. While not all demon-worshiping orcs are fel orcs, more than enough still partake of demon blood for the strength it grants them.<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=20}}</ref>
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Fel orcs, also known as chaos orcs, are the creation of [[Mannoroth]], who "blessed" the orc race by infusing within them [[fel]] energies and binding their will to the Burning Legion. While Grom's sacrifice freed most of his race, many orcs remain loyal to Mannoroth and worship the demons, gaining tremendous strength in exchange for their service. While not all demon-worshiping orcs are fel orcs, more than enough still partake of demon blood for the strength it grants them.<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=20}}</ref>
   
 
==Notes==
  
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*Initially, fel orcs were referred to as chaos orcs in ''[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]]''. Their first mention of 'fel orc' was in ''[[Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne]]'', where [[Magtheridon]]'s forces are called fel orcs. No usage of the terminology 'chaos orc' has been used canonically since.
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*Among the fel orcs in [[Outland]], only males are seen. An unfinished female fel orc model exists in the game files. Both males and females are found amongst the [[Iron Horde]] fel orcs.
  
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**In the ''[[Warcraft III: Reforged|Reforged's]]'' [[The Hunter of Shadows (WC3 Orc)|The Hunter of Shadows]] and [[By Demons Be Driven (WC3 Orc)|By Demons Be Driven]] missions, all instances of "chaos orcs" were changed to "fel orcs", putting the matter to rest.
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**In ''[[Heroes of the Storm]]'', a number of the orcish heroes have fel orc skins, such as "{{Heroes|Garrosh|Chaos Warlord Garrosh}}", using the old 'chaos' name for their skins. There is also an alternate reality where a number of characters are fel orcs, such as {{Heroes|Thrall|Hellhammer Thrall}}.
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*The [[Slave Master]] and [[Jubei'Thos]] in ''Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos'' appear to be fel orcs.
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**In ''Warcraft III: Reforged'', the Slave Master was retconned to having green skin, rather than red, though Jubei'Thos continues to have his red skin with his unique model. He lacks the spiky protrusions of other fel orcs.
 
*Many Outland fel orcs actually just use the model of a normal male orc with red skin. It seems to be related to the apparent fact that the fel orc model cannot display most helmets.
  
*Many Outland fel orcs actually just use the model of a normal male orc with red skin. It seems to be related to the apparent fact that the fel orc model cannot display most helmets.
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**In the game files the normal female orc model has a red fel orc skin, similar to the male model having one of these as well, though it doesn't appear to be used on any NPCs. In the files there is an unfinished female fel orc model, though it is simply an untextured version of the male model.
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**''[[Hearthstone (game)|Hearthstone]]'' depicts several female fel orcs during its Ashes of Outland expansion: {{hs|Bonechewer Vanguard}}, {{hs|Dragonrider}}, {{hs|Ruststeed Raider}} and {{hs|Warmaul Challenger}}. They have the multiple tusks and glowing red eyes of their male brethren but lack the spike protrusions of their counterparts. This is the only time female red skinned fel orcs have been depicted.
 
*[[Rokgah Bloodgrip]] and [[Gor'drek]] incorrectly describe the fel orcs as the orcs transformed by [[Mannoroth]]'s blood.
  
*[[Rokgah Bloodgrip]] and [[Gor'drek]] incorrectly describe the fel orcs as the orcs transformed by [[Mannoroth]]'s blood.
 
*[[Lava Guard Gordoth]] a red skin dire orc is stated in the Adventure Guide to be transformed by energies pulled from the [[Firelands]]. [[Kor'kron Dire Soldier]]s are red skin dire orcs in the [[Secrets of Ragefire]] [[scenario]].
  
*[[Lava Guard Gordoth]] a red skin dire orc is stated in the Adventure Guide to be transformed by energies pulled from the [[Firelands]]. [[Kor'kron Dire Soldier]]s are red skin dire orcs in the [[Secrets of Ragefire]] [[scenario]].
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*[[Gul'dan (tactics)|Gul'dan]] during his boss fight in [[Nighthold (instance)|Nighthold]] turns into what looks like a [[dire orc]] with larger spikes growing from his back, and with orange skin on Mythic difficulty,<ref>https://media.mmo-champion.com/images/news/2016/january/HulkedGuldan_Super.jpg</ref> but with green skin on other difficulties.<ref>[https://wow.tools/mv/?buildconfig=081460ab8f317f8273068b29288f2af7&cdnconfig=a00c4591f68ddf55d8baa84db360a8d0&filedataid=1321518&type=m2 wow.tools model viewer]</ref>
   
 
==Speculation==
  
==Speculation==
 
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The [[chaos orc]]s who resulted from Grommash Hellscream's Warsong clan drinking [[Mannoroth]]'s blood from the [[Chaos Well]] during the [[Third War]] were possibly fel orcs. [[#In the RPG|As seen above]], in the non-canon RPG, "chaos orc" is treated as just an alternate name for "fel orc".
  
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It's also not known if the [[Slave Master]] and [[Jubei'Thos]] that appeared in ''Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos'' campaigns in Lordaeron (who are the first red skin orcs to appear) can be considered fel orcs, chaos orcs or something different.
  
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[[Quartermaster Dekrok]] and some [[Horde Portal-Sentry|Horde Portal-Sentries]] are members of the modern Horde that are red skin orcs and as such could be fel orcs.
  
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[[Shadow Lord Fel'dan]] appears as a red skin orc after ''Cataclysm'' is said to be more demon than orc in a quest, it's unknown if he is a fel orc or something different.
 
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A possible explanation for the difference between the alternate Draenor's {{Au|Gul'dan}} and the fel orcs, who both drank [[Mannoroth]]'s blood but gained vastly different appearances, may be the "freshness" of the blood; Mannoroth had been dead for some time before the fel orcs of alternate Draenor drank his blood, unlike Gul'dan.
  
A possible explanation for the difference between the alternate Draenor's {{Au|Gul'dan}} and the fel orcs, who both drank [[Mannoroth]]'s blood but gained vastly different appearances, may be the "freshness" of the blood; Mannoroth had been dead for some time before the fel orcs of alternate Draenor drank his blood, unlike Gul'dan.
   
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PossesedGrom.jpg|[[Grommash Hellscream]] mutated into a chaos orc.
 
Sagra'nel.jpg|Fel orc blademaster
  
Sagra'nel.jpg|Fel orc blademaster
 
BlademasterMaim.jpg|Fel orc blademaster
  
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Lord of Outland - Legion of Anguish.jpg|[[Legion of Anguish]]
 
Lord of Outland - Legion of Torment.jpg|[[Legion of Torment]]
  
Lord of Outland - Legion of Torment.jpg|[[Legion of Torment]]
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Model FelGrunt-Reforged.png|Fel orc in [[Reforged]]
 
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==See also==
  
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*{{WC3-inline}} [[Space Fel Orc]]
 
*{{RPG-inline}} [[Tainted orc]]
  
*{{RPG-inline}} [[Tainted orc]]
   
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For orcs in general, see Orc.
Fel orcs
Lionar the Blood Cursed
Faction/Affiliation Fel Horde (Illidari)
Formerly:
Magtheridon's Forces (Burning Legion)
Alternate Draenor:
Iron Horde (Burning Legion)
Character classes

WoW Icon update Archer, Blademaster, Dark shaman, Hunter, Mage, Necrolyte, Necromancer, Rogue, Warlock, Warrior

Icon-RPG Barbarian
Racial capital Neutral Hellfire Citadel
Alternate Draenor:
Neutral Hellfire Citadel (Alternate universe)
Racial leader(s) Unknown
Formerly:
IconSmall KargathFel Kargath Bladefist †
IconSmall PitLord Magtheridon †
Alternate Draenor:
IconSmall Gul'dan2 Gul'dan †
IconSmall FelKilrogg Kilrogg Deadeye †
Racial mount IconSmall Worg Wolf
IconSmall DrakeNether Nether drake
Homeworld Draenor
Language(s) Orcish

Fel orcs (also known as chaos orcs and blood orcs)[1] are corrupted orcs created by the continual consumption of pit lord blood, which has caused them to be completely consumed by madness and bloodlust.[2] Most could be found in Outland as members of the Fel Horde, loyal to the Illidari. After the alternate Gul'dan took control of the Iron Horde and bound it to the Burning Legion, many orcs of the alternate Draenor became fel orcs as well.

The fel orcs were first noted as members of the Burning Blade clan during the First War. They made a greater appearance in the form of the corrupted forces of Grommash Hellscream. Fel orcs made the bulk of the army of the former ruler of Outland, Magtheridon. When Illidan Stormrage overthrew him, he took control of his Fel Horde and imprisoned the pit lord, using his blood to produce more fel orcs. They are easily distinguishable from regular orcs by their red skin, glowing red eyes, longer tusks and the spiky growths all over their body. The alternate Draenor fel orcs are the result of orcs drinking the blood of Mannoroth and have similar features to the Outland ones, albeit with black and grey skin and glowing green eyes instead of red.

History

First War

WoW-novel-logo-16x62 This section concerns content related to the Warcraft novels, novellas, or short stories.

Fel orcs fought under the banner of the Burning Blade clan during the First War. Some of the orcs who passed through the Dark Portal were driven mad, becoming fel orcs and joining the Burning Blade.[3]

Warcraft III

WC3RoC-logo This section concerns content related to Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos or its expansion The Frozen Throne.
Chaos Grunt

Fel orc grunt

Cenarius v Grommash

Cenarius versus fel orc Grommash.

Fel orcs made their second appearance in the form of orcish warriors that followed Grom Hellscream during the New Horde's initial excursions into Ashenvale Forest. After being nearly destroyed by the forces of the demigod, Cenarius, a Darkspear shaman alerted Grom of a nearby font of dark magic that could be useful to them in defeating Cenarius and his night elven forces. This font ended up being the Chaos Well; a fountain of power that was tainted with the blood of Mannoroth. Upon their second consumption of Mannoroth's blood, the orcs were transformed into fel orcs, turning red skinned and larger. [4]

This allowed for Grom and his Warsong clan to make quick work of the Shadowleaves, Moonhunters, Nightblades and Cenarius himself. With Cenarius' demise, Mannoroth revealed himself to the orcs and declared they were once again under his thrall. Despite initial resistance, Grommash and his warriors fell inline under the Legion's forces. This led to Thrall banding together with Jaina Proudmoore at the behest of the guardian, Medivh, to stop Grommash. Capturing Grommash and locking him within a ritual circle, the united forces of humanity and the orcs were able to purge the fel corruption from Grommash, returning him to his normal orcish self. This gave way for Grom and Thrall to confront Mannoroth, ultimately leading to the former's heroic sacrifice that freed the orcs from the blood curse.

Gates of the Abyss - Magtheridon's Forces

Fel orcs were part of Magtheridon's Forces.

When the pit lord Magtheridon took control of Outland, he created fel orcs by corrupting them with his blood. Fel orcs made up the backbone of Magtheridon's armies.

The Burning Crusade

Bc icon This section concerns content related to The Burning Crusade.

After Magtheridon was defeated by Illidan and imprisoned, the fel orcs stayed in Hellfire Citadel, keeping guard over the captured pit lord as servants of Illidan. Illidan has continued using the blood of Magtheridon to create more fel orcs to follow him under Kargath Bladefist and his Fel Horde. A letter recovered from one of the orcs has revealed that Illidan is not pleased with the orcs' progress with the defense of the Blood Furnace.[5] They are capturing many orcs, and Mag'har, then experimenting on them to create fel orcs.

Caza'rez of the Horde is working on a cure for the fel orcs converted by the Illidari.[6]

Cataclysm

Quartermaster Dekrok

Quartermaster Dekrok, may be a fel orc.

Cataclysm This section concerns content related to Cataclysm.

Red skinned orcs appear as one of the random Horde Portal-Sentries that are guarding the Dark Portal for the Horde along with the Alliance. The general goods vendor, Quartermaster Dekrok, also has a red-skinned orc model. They may be horde aligned fel orcs, another color of Mag'har, or this may be a simple skin error.

Shadow Lord Fel'dan appears as a fel orc and is said to be more demon than orc now.[7]

A group of Dragonmaw fel orcs, led by the former Illidari lieutenant Mor'ghor, traveled from Outland to the Twilight Highlands to enslave the Dragonmaws who had remained on Azeroth. However, Mor'ghor and his fel orcs were defeated by the forces of Garrosh Hellscream, Warchief of the Horde, and Warlord Zaela of the Dragonmaw.

Alternate Draenor

Kilrogg fel

Kilrogg Deadeye as a fel orc, after accepting Gul'dan's gift.

Warlords of Draenor This section concerns content related to Warlords of Draenor.

On the alternate Draenor, Gul'dan and his followers were described as fel orcs, but had green skin rather than red skin and mutations. Sean Copeland clarified that these orcs are fel-corrupted but not true "fel orcs."[8]

After the Iron Horde suffered devastating losses, Gul'dan took control of the faction by capturing Warchief Grommash and convincing Kilrogg Deadeye, Warlord of the Bleeding Hollow clan, to drink the blood of Mannoroth (who had much earlier been slain by Grommash) and transform into a fel orc. Thousands of Iron Horde orcs then accepted the blood of Mannoroth, transforming them into fel orcs as well, but none grew as powerful as three champions: Dia Darkwhisper, Gurtogg Bloodboil and Blademaster Jubei'thos. Tainted with fel sickness, the three began serving Gul'dan as both Highguard and Council of War, becoming known as the Hellfire High Council.[9]

Fel orc forces can be found serving the Legion throughout Tanaan Jungle — mainly at the Iron Front, the Fel Forge and atop the Throne of Kil'jaeden — and in the halls of Hellfire Citadel. The Hand of the Prophet draenei forces stationed in the jungle argued that if their leader, Prophet Velen, were there to guide them, he would not simply give up on the entire race, and while the draenei's eredar brothers are seemingly lost forever, the orcs of Azeroth did manage to break free from the Burning Legion. Thus, Alliance heroes were sent out to gather vials of fel orc blood for draenei scholars to study in the hopes of finding a way to reverse the corruption process.[10] Similarly, Lady Liadrin and her Blood Knights believed there to be a way back for the fel orcs and also asked for blood samples from freshly turned orcs. However, not every member of the Horde forces in Tanaan had as bright of an outlook on the fel orcs' chance at redemption.[11]

Legion

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While much fewer in number, some fel orc members of the Shadow Council resembling the ones from alternate Draenor can be found on the Broken Isles, such as Lord Malgath in the Assault on Violet Hold.

Other fel orcs from Outland can also be seen imprisoned in the Vault of the Wardens.

Appearance and characteristics

Felorc

Concept art of a fel orc.

The consumption of pit lord blood results in a blood haze, uncontrollable bloodlust, and physical changes as well.[2] Even those who were transformed unwillingly end up exhibiting these traits, and end up forced to obey the supplier of the blood. The Illidari fel orcs are produced using an elixir. The procedure is extremely painful, and tends to drive subjects mad.[12]

The standard Outland fel orc has red skin, and a ridge of long sharp spines coming out of its back. Bony horns grow from its arms and hands. Its eyes are bloodshot and glow red, and six long and thin fangs grow out of its mouth. Its ears are stubbier than orc ears, coming to a blunt point. These features signify a fel orc as much as its maddened lust for destruction.[2] Fel orc blood is described as bubbling, as if full of rage.[13] Most fel orcs have lived for years in Outland with the corruption, and this has led to greater mutations. These fel orcs are formidable foes, with even the weakest among their number being just as powerful as any normal green-skinned orc.[14] They are also larger, meaner, and more cunning than the average orc.[15]

The fel orcs of alternate Draenor instead feature gray skin with black, horn-like growths, glowing green eyes, and glowing green "cracks" on the skin and aforementioned growths. The reason for this difference in appearance is unknown, as Gul'dan himself, who had previously drunk the blood of Mannoroth, only gained green skin and red eyes, without the gray skin and mutations. According to Vindicator Krethos, Gul'dan's poison turned the already ferocious orcs into "hateful, vicious creatures with no soul"[10] while Shadow Hunter Denjai describes the fel orcs as "monsters", "fel beasts" and "soulless savages".[11] The blood of Draenic fel orcs remains warm to the touch long after the orc is killed.[16]

Fel dire orcs of the alternate Draenor instead have red skin like their main universe counterparts.

Notable

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Name Role Affiliation Status Location
BTNChaosGrom IconSmall GromRed Grom Hellscream Chieftain of the Warsong clan, later returned to a normal orc. Burning Legion Deceased Unknown
BTNChaosBlademaster Bloodgrin Guard of Magtheridon Magtheridon's Forces, Burning Legion Deceased Unknown
BTNChaosBlademaster Bonethirst Guard of Magtheridon Magtheridon's Forces, Burning Legion Deceased Unknown
BTNChaosBlademaster Gorgosh Defender of a dimensional gateway Magtheridon's Forces, Burning Legion Deceased Unknown
BTNChaosGrom Maim Commander of the Horde of Agony Magtheridon's Forces, Burning Legion Deceased Unknown
BTNChaosGrom Mizgill Defender of a dimensional gateway Magtheridon's Forces, Burning Legion Deceased Unknown
BTNChaosGrom Nera'thor Commander of the Legion of Torment Magtheridon's Forces, Burning Legion Deceased Unknown
BTNChaosBlademaster Rend Commander of the Horde of Pain Magtheridon's Forces, Burning Legion Deceased Unknown
BTNChaosBlademaster Sagra'nel Commander of the Legion of Anguish Magtheridon's Forces, Burning Legion Deceased Unknown
Bc icon Outland
Kargath Bladefist

Kargath Bladefist, Warchief of the Fel Horde.

Name Role Affiliation Status Location
Neutral IconSmall KargathFel Kargath Bladefist Warchief of the Fel Horde, Chieftain of the Shattered Hand clan Fel Horde, Shattered Hand clan, Illidari Deceased-Killable Hall of Blades, Shattered Halls
Boss IconSmall FelOrc Male Blood Guard Porung Minion of Kargath Fel Horde, Illidari Killable Gauntlet of Flame, Shattered Halls
Boss IconSmall ChaosOrc Male Grand Warlock Nethekurse Torturer Fel Horde, Illidari Killable Throne of the Damned, Shattered Halls
Mob IconSmall ChaosOrc Male Grillok "Darkeye" Dark shaman of the Bleeding Hollow clan Fel Horde, Bleeding Hollow clan, Illidari Killable Zeth'Gor, Hellfire Peninsula
Boss IconSmall Fel-sworn Gurtogg Bloodboil Servant of Illidan Illidari Killable Halls of Anguish, Black Temple
Boss IconSmall FelOrc Male Keli'dan the Breaker Jailor of Magtheridon Fel Horde, Illidari Killable Blood Furnace
Neutral IconSmall ChaosOrc Male Krun Spinebreaker Assassin, murderer of Vindicator Sedai Fel Horde Deceased South of Mag'har Post, Hellfire Peninsula
Neutral IconSmall FelOrc Male Rahjak Blademaster, hired by Zhahara Darksquall to find the Pearl of Pandaria Zhahara Darksquall Deceased Unknown
Mob IconSmall FelOrc Male Tagar Spinebreaker Chieftain of the Bonechewer clan Bonechewer clan, Fel Horde, Illidari Killable Path of Glory, Hellfire Peninsula
Boss IconSmall FelOrc Male Vazruden Guard of the supply line between Hellfire Citadel and the Black Temple Fel Horde, Illidari Killable Hellfire Ramparts
Mob IconSmall FelOrc Male Mor'ghor Former overseer of the Dragonmaw forces on Netherwing Ledge, former Warchief of the Dragonmaw clan in the Twilight Highlands Dragonmaw clan Deceased-Killable Various
Mob IconSmall ChaosOrc Male Warlord Morkh Commander of Zeth'Gor Fel Horde, Bleeding Hollow clan, Illidari Killable Zeth'Gor, Hellfire Peninsula
Boss IconSmall FelOrc Male Watchkeeper Gargolmar Defender of Hellfire Ramparts Fel Horde, Illidari Killable Hellfire Ramparts
Warlords of Draenor Alternate Draenor
Name Role Affiliation Status Location
Neutral IconSmall FelKilrogg Kilrogg Deadeye Warlord of the Bleeding Hollow Iron Horde, Bleeding Hollow clan, Burning Legion Deceased-Killable Various
Boss IconSmall FelOrc2 Male Blademaster Jubei'thos Member of the Hellfire High Council Iron Horde, Burning Blade clan, Burning Legion Killable Court of Blood, Hellfire Citadel
Boss IconSmall FelOrc2 Female Dia Darkwhisper Member of the Hellfire High Council Iron Horde, Burning Legion Killable Court of Blood, Hellfire Citadel
Mob IconSmall FelOrc2 Male Grand Warlock Nethekurse Overseer of the fel conversion pits at the Fel Forge Iron Horde, Burning Legion Killable Fel Forge, Tanaan Jungle
Boss IconSmall Fel-sworn2 Gurtogg Bloodboil Member of the Hellfire High Council Iron Horde, Bleeding Hollow clan, Burning Legion Killable Court of Blood, Hellfire Citadel
Mob IconSmall FelOrc2 Male Magril the Seer Shadow Council warlock Shadow Council, Burning Legion Killable Dark Portal, Tanaan Jungle
Boss IconSmall FelOrc2 Female Siegemaster Mar'tak Commander of the Hellfire Assault Iron Horde Killable The Iron Bulwark, Hellfire Citadel

Known clans in Outland

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Banner of the Fel Horde.

Here follows a list of known clans that, at least parts of which, have allied with the Fel Horde:

Units in Warcraft III

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Fel orc units were featured in champains:

In the RPG

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Fel orcs, also known as chaos orcs, are the creation of Mannoroth, who "blessed" the orc race by infusing within them fel energies and binding their will to the Burning Legion. While Grom's sacrifice freed most of his race, many orcs remain loyal to Mannoroth and worship the demons, gaining tremendous strength in exchange for their service. While not all demon-worshiping orcs are fel orcs, more than enough still partake of demon blood for the strength it grants them.[18]

Notes

  • Initially, fel orcs were referred to as chaos orcs in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos. Their first mention of 'fel orc' was in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, where Magtheridon's forces are called fel orcs. No usage of the terminology 'chaos orc' has been used canonically since.
  • The Slave Master and Jubei'Thos in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos appear to be fel orcs.
    • In Warcraft III: Reforged, the Slave Master was retconned to having green skin, rather than red, though Jubei'Thos continues to have his red skin with his unique model. He lacks the spiky protrusions of other fel orcs.
  • Many Outland fel orcs actually just use the model of a normal male orc with red skin. It seems to be related to the apparent fact that the fel orc model cannot display most helmets.
  • Among the fel orcs in Outland, only males are seen. Both males and females are found amongst the Iron Horde fel orcs.
    • In the game files the normal female orc model has a red fel orc skin, similar to the male model having one of these as well, though it doesn't appear to be used on any NPCs. In the files there is an unfinished female fel orc model, though it is simply an untextured version of the male model.
    • Hearthstone depicts several female fel orcs during its Ashes of Outland expansion: Bonechewer Vanguard, Dragonrider, Ruststeed Raider and Warmaul Challenger. They have the multiple tusks and glowing red eyes of their male brethren but lack the spike protrusions of their counterparts. This is the only time female red skinned fel orcs have been depicted.
  • Rokgah Bloodgrip and Gor'drek incorrectly describe the fel orcs as the orcs transformed by Mannoroth's blood.
  • Lava Guard Gordoth a red skin dire orc is stated in the Adventure Guide to be transformed by energies pulled from the Firelands. Kor'kron Dire Soldiers are red skin dire orcs in the Secrets of Ragefire scenario.
  • Quartermaster Dekrok and some Horde Portal-Sentries are members of the modern Horde that are red-skinned orcs and as such could be fel orcs.
  • Gul'dan during his boss fight in Nighthold turns into what looks like a dire orc with larger spikes growing from his back, and with orange skin on Mythic difficulty,[19] but with green skin on other difficulties.[20]

Speculation

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A possible explanation for the difference between the alternate Draenor's Gul'dan and the fel orcs, who both drank Mannoroth's blood but gained vastly different appearances, may be the "freshness" of the blood; Mannoroth had been dead for some time before the fel orcs of alternate Draenor drank his blood, unlike Gul'dan.

Gallery

  • An Outland fel orc.

    An Outland fel orc.

  • An Outland fel orc without spikes prior to the model revamp.

    An Outland fel orc without spikes prior to the model revamp.

  • An Outland fel orc without spikes.

    An Outland fel orc without spikes.

  • Gurtogg Bloodboil, an Outland fel dire orc.

    Gurtogg Bloodboil, an Outland fel dire orc.

  • A fel orc on alternate Draenor.

    A fel orc on alternate Draenor.

  • A female fel orc on alternate Draenor.

    A female fel orc on alternate Draenor.

  • A fel dire orc on alternate Draenor.

    A fel dire orc on alternate Draenor.

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See also

References

 
  1. ^ Wanted: Keli'dan's Feathered Stave
  2. ^ a b c Ultimate Visual Guide, pg. 39
  3. ^ The Last Guardian, pg. 232
  4. ^ "The Invasion of Kalimdor: By Demons Be Driven", Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos. Blizzard Entertainment.
  5. ^ Inv scroll 04 [Ominous Letter]
  6. ^ B [10-30D] Make Them Bleed
  7. ^ N [15-30] Shadow Lord Fel'dan
  8. ^ Sean Copeland on Twitter (2014-07-03)
  9. ^ Adventure Guide entry for Hellfire High Council
  10. ^ a b A [40 Daily] Breaking Their Fel Bonds
  11. ^ a b H [40 Daily] Blood of Fallen Brothers
  12. ^ World of Warcraft: Illidan, pg. ??
  13. ^ Inv potion 50 [Fel Orc Blood Vial]
  14. ^ A [10-30] Fel Orc Scavengers
  15. ^ A [10-30] Know your Enemy
  16. ^ Inv potion 92 [Vial of Fel Blood]
  17. ^ H [20-30] The Encroaching Wilderness
  18. ^ Blizzard Entertainment. Monster Guide, 20. ISBN 9781588469366. 
  19. ^ https://media.mmo-champion.com/images/news/2016/january/HulkedGuldan_Super.jpg
  20. ^ wow.tools model viewer
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