Changes: Mok'nathal

Mok'nathal
Main leader	Leoroxx
Race(s)	Half-ogre / Half-orc; Ogre ; Orc
Character classes	Beastmaster, Hunter, Shaman, Warrior
Capital	Mok'Nathal Village
Theater of operations	Outland, Azeroth
Language(s)	Orcish, Goblin, Taur-ahe, Zandali
Affiliation	Horde
Status	Active

Revision as of 16:11, 21 October 2020

The mok'nathal (also spelled Mok'Nathal^[1]^[2] or Mok'Nathal Clan)^[3] are half-ogre, half-orc hybrids.^[4] Most mok'nathal are part of a clan found in Outland, though it is nearly defunct. Rexxar, the disowned son of chieftain Leoroxx, was the only remaining one left on Azeroth. Their last remaining settlement is Mok'Nathal Village in the eastern area of the Blade's Edge Mountains. They have hunted down a few draenei.^[5]

History

Origins

After battles with the Warsong clan and the rebellion of the Shattered Hand clan, the Gorian Empire was losing power on Draenor and their hold on Nagrand was broken forever. Imperator Kelgrok of the Bladespire clan was greatly troubled by these events and determined to keep his hold on Frostfire Ridge. He did not only mean to keep defenses up but to expand. To make up for the ogres' low numbers, Bladespire sorcerers had conducted cruel experiments to create new creatures that could be used as labor, and the greatest result came from selective breeding between ogres and enslaved orcs. The children of these forced unions were called mok'nathal, possessing the strength of ogres and intelligence of orcs. The Bladespire kept the mok'nathal in chains and bred them together to create even more. To ensure their loyalty, the ogres threatened to kill entire families if even one of the members rebelled.

Imperator Kelgrok unshackled many of these mok'nathal and ordered them to make war on the orcs of Frostfire Ridge. The mok'nathal formed the bulk of the Bladespire army that rampaged across Frostfire, seizing many tracts of resource-rich land. Chieftain Garad of the Frostwolf clan called upon the Whiteclaw and Thunderlord clans that lived nearby to unite, but the Thunderlords - led by Garad's estranged son Fenris Wolfbrother - rejected the offer. Thunderlord orcs raided Bladespire settlements alone in the dead of night, slaughtering young and old alike. In the meantime, the united Frostwolf and Whiteclaw army fought the Bladespire and managed to capture a number of mok'nathal, including their elder Leoroxx.

Garad was surprised to learn that Leoroxx and the other mok'nathal were not willing servants but slaves. Garad and Leoroxx came to an agreement to help each other destroy the Bladespire clan forever. Leoroxx returned to Bladespire Hold and incited open rebellion among the mok'nathal. They rose up against their oppressors and set fire to the stronghold as the Frostwolves and Whiteclaws crashed into Bladespire's outer defenses. The Battle of Bladespire dragged on for a full bloody day before the orcs and mok'nathal drove the ogres out. In the heart of the fortress, Leoroxx strangled Imperator Kelgrok with the chains he had worn for so much of his life.

The orcs and mok'nathal had won but at the cost of many lives including Garad's son Ga'nar, who had sacrificed himself to let many young mok'nathal escape. Afterward, Garad offered Leoroxx and his people land in Frostfire, but Leoroxx declined because he knew the half-breeds would never truly be accepted by the orcs. The mok'nathal settled in a remote corner of Gorgrond. Resources were scarce, but they were able to live in peace. They swore off fighting, only taking up arms to defend their meager lands from threats.^[6]

The mok'nathal pushed the Bladespire ogres to Bladespire Outpost.^[7] Whether this refers to this battle or another one in unclear.

Rise of the Horde

Eventually, a force of orcs known as the Horde arose on Draenor. Warchief Blackhand offered ogres and mok'nathal a place in the Horde to increase his numbers.^[8]

After the fall of Shattrath City and the draenei, Blackhand considered annihilating the mok'nathal but stayed his hand. Rexxar, son of Leoroxx, had joined the Horde and convinced Blackhand to spare his people. Rexxar had not agreed with his father's isolationist policies and longed for battle, as well as believing the Horde could help the mok'nathal find sources of water and food. However, in time Rexxar would learn the Horde's purpose was not noble.^[9]

In the novel Cycle of Hatred, Rexxar is described as "the last of the Mok'Nathal Clan", and it further says that he was "Born of orc and ogre blood both, as most of his now-defunct clan."^[10] With the revelation that they still exist in Outland, it's likely Rexxar simply believed he was the last one.

Appearance

The mok'nathal half-ogres were depicted as very tall orcs back in the The Burning Crusade expansion, the idea of them being a mid-point between an orc and an ogre has stuck ever since.

Members

Beastmaster Leoroxx art in *Hearthstone*.

Named

Unnamed

All of these people, with the exception of Rexxar, can be found in Mok'Nathal Village in the Blade's Edge Mountains. Rexxar is located at nearby Thunderlord Stronghold.

As beastmasters, the Mok'nathal are known to tame various pets, including quilbeasts.

Warcraft III

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

Other named half-ogres who may or may not be mok'nathal include Mag Bearmaul, Tagar Bearclaw, Gorsh Talonfang, Maxx Rocmane, Gaz Boartusk, Mok Rocksnout, and Gish Eagle Eye. They are beastmasters that can be hired from Mercenary Camps in The Frozen Throne.

Name meaning

Leoroxx, Rexxar's father, states that "being born a half-breed does not make you Mok'Nathal",^[2] implying that being Mok'Nathal is not a racial designation, but rather a philosophy. This was retconned by World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 2.^{[citation needed]} It may also be related to the fact that not all mok'nathal are half-ogres.^[10]
The name mok'nathal has been used to refer to as a race,^[11] and Mok'Nathal as well.^[12]

In Warlords of Draenor

This section concerns content related to Warlords of Draenor.

On the alternate Draenor, only Rexxar is seen with no mention of the other mok'nathals.

In the RPG

This section contains information from the Warcraft RPG which is considered non-canon.

It had been thought that the mok'nathal half-ogres had been extinct on Azeroth, but after Rexxar's exploits on Azeroth, the mok'nathal are showing up again.^[13] They can be wilderness stalkers and bone crushers.

RPG meaning

Half-ogres are named mok'nathal by the orcs, which translates to "The Sons of Nath," who is an ogre war god.^[13]

The Horde Player's Guide implies that "mok'nathal" (lower-case) is the Orcish term and honorific for "half-ogre", while half-ogre is the Common name for the race.^[13]

Notes and trivia

Drek'Thar fought alongside the mok'nathal elders in Draenor,^[14] probably in the Battle of Bladespire or any other battle after that.

Speculation

This article or section includes speculation, observations or opinions possibly supported by lore or by Blizzard officials. It should not be taken as representing official lore.

It's unknown who will take leadership of the clan after Leoroxx's death since his only son, Rexxar, has been disowned.
Orhan Ogreblade, Lucretia, and Uda the Beast are speculated by some players to be mok'nathal instead of Mag'har orcs due to their greater height.

References

^ Cycle of Hatred
^ ^a ^b [20-30] Reunion
^ [Mok'Nathal Clan Ring]
^ Founding of Durotar, "Thrall: Mok'Nathal, I've heard tales of your people. They had both orc and ogre blood in their veins."
^ The Dragons of Outland
^ World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 2, pg. 66 - 67
^ [20-30] Since Time Forgotten...
^ World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 2, pg. 83
^ World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 2, pg. 97
^ ^a ^b DeCandido, Keith R.A.. Cycle of Hatred, 97. ISBN 978-0-7434-7136-7.
^ The Characters of Warcraft/Rexxar
^ Leoroxx
^ ^a ^b ^c Bennie, Scott; Richard Farrese, Bob Fitch. Horde Player's Guide, 156. ISBN 9781588467720.
^ To Tame a Land (WC3 Orc)

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-{{infobox faction
+{{Infobox faction
 | name = Mok'nathal
-| image = MokNVillageX.jpg
+| image = RexxarMishaTLSH.jpg
+| caption =
 | faction = Horde
-| leader = {{RaceIcon|Leoroxx}} {{Npc||Leoroxx}}
+| leader = {{NPC||Leoroxx|icon=Leoroxx}}
+| races = {{Race|Mok'nathal}} [[Half-ogre]] / [[Half-orc]]<br/> {{Race|Ogre}} <br/> {{Race|Orc}}
+| character = [[Beastmaster]], [[Hunter]], [[Shaman]], [[Warrior]]
 | capital = [[Mok'Nathal Village]]
-| races = {{Race|Mok'nathal}} [[Half-ogre]] / [[Half-orc]]<br>
+| theater = [[Outland]], [[Azeroth]]
+| language = [[Orcish (language)|Orcish]], [[Goblin (language)|Goblin]], [[Taur-ahe]], [[Zandali]]
-{{Race|Ogre|notext}} [[Ogre]]<br>
+| affiliation = [[Horde]]
-{{Race|Orc|notext}} [[Orc]]
-| character = [[Warrior]], [[Hunter]], [[Beastmaster]], [[Shaman]]
-| language = [[Low Common]], [[Orcish]]
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-| slang = [[Goblin (language)|Goblin]], [[Taur-ahe]], [[Zandali]]
-| theater = [[Outland]], [[Azeroth]]
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-The '''mok'nathal''' (or '''Mok'Nathal''' and '''Mok'Nathal clan'''<ref>[[Mok'Nathal Clan Ring]]</ref>) is a [[clan]] originally from the planet [[Draenor]]. The clan consists of mostly [[half-ogre]]s / [[half-orc]]s, but apparently has members of other races as well.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{ref book |author= DeCandido, Keith R.A. |authorlink= Keith R.A. DeCandido |title= [[Cycle of Hatred]] |isbn= 978-0-7434-7136-7 |pages=97}}</ref> The clan is nearly defunct, and apparently [[Rexxar]] was one of the only remaining left on [[Azeroth]]. They have a last remaining spot in [[Outland]] — in [[Mok'Nathal Village]] in the eastern area of the [[Blade's Edge Mountains]]. They are said to be hunting down the [[draenei]].<ref>[[The Dragons of Outland]]</ref>
+The '''mok'nathal''' (also spelled '''Mok'Nathal'''<ref>''[[Cycle of Hatred]]''</ref><ref name=Reunion>[[Reunion (quest)]]</ref> or '''Mok'Nathal Clan''')<ref>[[Mok'Nathal Clan Ring]]</ref> are [[half-ogre]], [[half-orc]] [[Half-breed|hybrids]].<ref>[[Founding of Durotar]], "Thrall: Mok'Nathal, I've heard tales of your people. They had both orc and ogre blood in their veins."</ref> Most mok'nathal are part of a [[clan]] found in [[Outland]], though it is nearly defunct. [[Rexxar]], the disowned son of chieftain [[Leoroxx]], was the only remaining one left on [[Azeroth]]. Their last remaining settlement is [[Mok'Nathal Village]] in the eastern area of the [[Blade's Edge Mountains]]. They have hunted down a few [[draenei]].<ref>[[The Dragons of Outland]]</ref>
-It had been thought that the mok'nathal half-ogres had been extinct on Azeroth, but after Rexxar's exploits on Azeroth, the mok'nathal are showing up again.{{fact}}
 ==History==
 ===Origins===
-After battles with the [[Warsong clan]] and the rebellion of the [[Shattered Hand clan]], the [[Gorian Empire]] was losing power on [[Draenor]] and their hold on [[Nagrand]] was broken forever. [[Imperator Kelgrok]] of the [[Bladespire clan]] was greatly troubled by these events and determined to keep his hold on [[Frostfire Ridge]]. He did not only mean to keep defenses up, but to expand. To make up for the ogres' low numbers, Bladespire sorcerers had conducted cruel experiments to create new creatures that could be used as labor, and the greatest result came from selective breeding between ogres and enslaved orcs. The children of these forced unions were called mok'nathal, possessing the strength of ogres and intelligence of orcs. The Bladespire kept the mok'nathal in chains and bred them together to create even more. To ensure their loyalty, the ogres threatened to kill entire families if even one of the members rebelled.
+After battles with the [[Warsong clan]] and the rebellion of the [[Shattered Hand clan]], the [[Gorian Empire]] was losing power on [[Draenor]] and their hold on [[Nagrand]] was broken forever. [[Imperator Kelgrok]] of the [[Bladespire clan]] was greatly troubled by these events and determined to keep his hold on [[Frostfire Ridge]]. He did not only mean to keep defenses up but to expand. To make up for the ogres' low numbers, Bladespire sorcerers had conducted cruel experiments to create new creatures that could be used as labor, and the greatest result came from selective breeding between ogres and enslaved orcs. The children of these forced unions were called mok'nathal, possessing the strength of ogres and intelligence of orcs. The Bladespire kept the mok'nathal in chains and bred them together to create even more. To ensure their loyalty, the ogres threatened to kill entire families if even one of the members rebelled.
-Imperator Kelgrok unshackled many of these mok'nathal and ordered them to make war on the orcs of Frostfire Ridge. The mok'nathal formed the bulk of the Bladespire army that rampaged across Frostfire, seizing many tracts of resource-rich land. Chieftain [[Garad]] of the [[Frostwolf clan]] called upon the [[Whiteclaw clan |Whiteclaw]] and [[Thunderlord clan|Thunderlord]] clans that lived nearby to unite, but the Thunderlords - led by Garad's estranged son [[Fenris Wolfbrother]] - rejected the offer. Thunderlord orcs raided Bladespire settlements alone in the dead of night, slaughtering young and old alike.  In the meantime, the united Frostwolf and Whiteclaw army fought the Bladespire and managed to capture a number of mok'nathal, including their elder [[Leoroxx]].
+Imperator Kelgrok unshackled many of these mok'nathal and ordered them to make war on the orcs of Frostfire Ridge. The mok'nathal formed the bulk of the Bladespire army that rampaged across Frostfire, seizing many tracts of resource-rich land. Chieftain [[Garad]] of the [[Frostwolf clan]] called upon the [[Whiteclaw clan|Whiteclaw]] and [[Thunderlord clan|Thunderlord]] clans that lived nearby to unite, but the Thunderlords - led by Garad's estranged son [[Fenris Wolfbrother]] - rejected the offer. Thunderlord orcs raided Bladespire settlements alone in the dead of night, slaughtering young and old alike.  In the meantime, the united Frostwolf and Whiteclaw army fought the Bladespire and managed to capture a number of mok'nathal, including their elder [[Leoroxx]].
 Garad was surprised to learn that Leoroxx and the other mok'nathal were not willing servants but slaves. Garad and Leoroxx came to an agreement to help each other destroy the Bladespire clan forever. Leoroxx returned to [[Bladespire Hold]] and incited open rebellion among the mok'nathal. They rose up against their oppressors and set fire to the stronghold as the Frostwolves and Whiteclaws crashed into Bladespire's outer defenses. The [[Battle of Bladespire]] dragged on for a full bloody day before the orcs and mok'nathal drove the ogres out. In the heart of the fortress, Leoroxx strangled Imperator Kelgrok with the chains he had worn for so much of his life.
-The orcs and mok'nathal had won, but at the cost of many lives including Garad's son [[Ga'nar (main universe)|Ga'nar]], who had sacrificed himself to let many young mok'nathal escape. Afterward, Garad offered Leoroxx and his people land in Frostfire, but Leoroxx declined because he knew the half-breeds would never truly be accepted by the orcs. The mok'nathal settled in a remote corner of [[Blade's Edge Mountains|Gorgrond]]. Resources were scarce, but they were able to live in peace. They swore off fighting, only taking up arms to defend their meager lands from threats.<ref>''[[World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 2]]'', pg. 66-67</ref>
+The orcs and mok'nathal had won but at the cost of many lives including Garad's son [[Ga'nar]], who had sacrificed himself to let many young mok'nathal escape. Afterward, Garad offered Leoroxx and his people land in Frostfire, but Leoroxx declined because he knew the half-breeds would never truly be accepted by the orcs. The mok'nathal settled in a remote corner of [[Blade's Edge Mountains|Gorgrond]]. Resources were scarce, but they were able to live in peace. They swore off fighting, only taking up arms to defend their meager lands from threats.<ref>''[[World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 2]]'', pg. 66 - 67</ref>
-The mok'nathal pushed the Bladespire ogres to [[Bladespire Outpost]].<ref>[[Quest:Since Time Forgotten...]]</ref> Whether this refers to this battle or another one in unclear.
+The mok'nathal pushed the Bladespire ogres to [[Bladespire Outpost]].<ref>[[Since Time Forgotten...]]</ref> Whether this refers to this battle or another one in unclear.
 ===Rise of the Horde===
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 After the fall of [[Shattrath City]] and the [[draenei]], Blackhand considered annihilating the mok'nathal but stayed his hand. [[Rexxar]], son of Leoroxx, had joined the Horde and convinced Blackhand to spare his people. Rexxar had not agreed with his father's isolationist policies and longed for battle, as well as believing the Horde could help the mok'nathal find sources of water and food. However, in time Rexxar would learn the Horde's purpose was not noble.<ref>''[[World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 2]]'', pg. 97</ref>
-In the novel ''Cycle of Hatred'', Rexxar is described as "the last of the  Mok'Nathal Clan", and it further says that he was "Born of orc and ogre blood both, as most of his now-defunct clan..."(DeCandido)<ref name="ReferenceA"/> With the revelation that they still exist in [[Outland]], it's likely Rexxar simply believed he was the last one.
+In the novel ''Cycle of Hatred'', Rexxar is described as "the last of the Mok'Nathal Clan", and it further says that he was "Born of orc and ogre blood both, as most of his now-defunct clan."<ref name="ReferenceA"/> With the revelation that they still exist in [[Outland]], it's likely Rexxar simply believed he was the last one.
 ==Appearance==
 The mok'nathal [[half-ogre]]s were depicted as very tall orcs back in the ''[[World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade|The Burning Crusade]]'' expansion, the idea of them being a mid-point between an orc and an ogre has stuck ever since.
-==Members of the clan==
+==Members==
+[[File:Beastmaster Leoroxx.jpg|thumb|Beastmaster Leoroxx art in [[Hearthstone (game)|''Hearthstone'']].]]
-;Named
+===Named===
 *{{RaceIcon|Mok'Nathal|Male}} [[Braagor]]
 *{{RaceIcon|Mok'Nathal|Male}} [[Erool]]
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 *{{RaceIcon|Mok'Nathal|Female}} [[Matron Varah]]
-;Unnamed
+===Unnamed===
 *[[Mok'Nathal Hunter]]
 *[[Mok'Nathal Spirit]]
 All of these people, with the exception of Rexxar, can be found in [[Mok'Nathal Village]] in the [[Blade's Edge Mountains]]. Rexxar is located at nearby [[Thunderlord Stronghold]].
+As [[beastmaster]]s, the Mok'nathal are known to tame various pets, including [[quilbeast]]s.
 ===Warcraft III===
+{{WC3-section}}
 Other named half-ogres who may or may not be mok'nathal include Mag Bearmaul, [[Tagar Bearclaw]], Gorsh Talonfang, Maxx Rocmane, Gaz Boartusk, Mok Rocksnout, and Gish Eagle Eye. ''They are [[beastmaster]]s that can be hired from [[Mercenary Camp]]s in The Frozen Throne.''
 ==Name meaning==
-*[[Leoroxx]], Rexxar's father, states that "being born a [[half-breed]] does not make you Mok'Nathal", implying that being Mok'Nathal is not a racial designation, but rather a philosophy. It may also be related to the fact that not all mok'nathal are half-ogres.<ref name="ReferenceA"/>
+*[[Leoroxx]], Rexxar's father, states that "being born a [[half-breed]] does not make you Mok'Nathal",<ref name=Reunion/> implying that being Mok'Nathal is not a racial designation, but rather a philosophy. This was retconned by {{Ref WoWCV2}}.{{fact}} It may also be related to the fact that not all mok'nathal are half-ogres.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{ref book |author= DeCandido, Keith R.A. |authorlink= Keith R.A. DeCandido |title= [[Cycle of Hatred]] |isbn= 978-0-7434-7136-7 |pages=97}}</ref>
-*The name ''mok'nathal'' has been used to refer to as a race.<ref>[[The Characters of Warcraft/Rexxar]]</ref>
+*The name ''mok'nathal'' has been used to refer to as a race,<ref>[[The Characters of Warcraft/Rexxar]]</ref> and ''Mok'Nathal'' as well.<ref>[[Leoroxx (Servants of the Betrayer)]]</ref>
+==In Warlords of Draenor==
-===RPG meaning===
+{{Wod-section}}
+On the [[alternate Draenor]], only [[Rexxar (alternate universe)|Rexxar]] is seen with no mention of the other mok'nathals.
+==In the RPG==
 {{RPG-section}}
+It had been thought that the mok'nathal half-ogres had been extinct on Azeroth, but after Rexxar's exploits on Azeroth, the mok'nathal are showing up again.<ref name="ReferenceC"/> They can be [[wilderness stalker]]s and [[bone crusher]]s.
+===RPG meaning===
 Half-ogres are named mok'nathal by the orcs, which translates to "The Sons of [[Nath]]," who is an ogre war god.<ref name="ReferenceC">{{ref book |author= Bennie, Scott |coauthors= Richard Farrese, Bob Fitch |title= [[Horde Player's Guide]]  |isbn= 9781588467720 |pages=156}}</ref>
-The ''Horde Player's Guide'' implies that "mok'nathal" (lower-case) is the Orcish term and honorific for "half-ogre", while half-ogre is the [[Common]] name for the race.<ref name="ReferenceC"/>
+The ''Horde Player's Guide'' implies that "mok'nathal" (lower-case) is the Orcish term and honorific for "half-ogre", while half-ogre is the [[Common (language)|Common]] name for the race.<ref name="ReferenceC"/>
+==Notes and trivia==
+*[[Drek'Thar]] fought alongside the mok'nathal elders in [[Draenor]],<ref>[[To Tame a Land (WC3 Orc)]]</ref> probably in the [[Battle of Bladespire]] or any other battle after that.
 ==Speculation==
 {{Speculation}}
 *It's unknown who will take leadership of the clan after Leoroxx's death since his only son, Rexxar, has been disowned.
-*[[Orhan Ogreblade]] is speculated by some players to be a mok'nathal.
+*[[Orhan Ogreblade]], [[Lucretia]], and [[Uda the Beast]] are speculated by some players to be mok'nathal instead of [[Mag'har orc]]s due to their greater height.
+==References==
+{{Reflist|2}}
 ==See also==
 *[[Mok'Nathal Beast-Mask]]
 *[[Mok'Nathal Clan Ring]]
-==References==
-{{Reflist}}
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