Horde

For its predecessor, see Old Horde. For other uses, see Horde (disambiguation).

The Horde
The Horde crest
Ruling body	Horde Council
Leaders	Thrall Baine Bloodhoof Rokhan Desolate Council Lor'themar Theron Gazlowe Ji Firepaw Thalyssra Mayla Highmountain Geya'rah Talanji Kiro Cindrethresh
Core races	Orc  Jungle troll  Tauren  Forsaken  Blood elf  Goblin  Pandaren  Dracthyr
Allied races	Nightborne  Highmountain tauren  Mag'har orc  Zandalari troll  Vulpera
Other races	Ogre  Half-ogre (Mok'nathal)  Forest troll  Taunka Hozen Hobgoblin
Capital cities	Orgrimmar, Darkspear Isle, Thunder Bluff, Undercity, Silvermoon City, Bilgewater Harbor
Allied cities	Thunder Totem, Suramar City, Dazar'alor, Vulpera Hideaway
Zones of influence	Lordaeron, Central Kalimdor, Northern and central Broken Isles, and southern Zandalar
Languages	Draconic, Goblin, Gutterspeak, Orcish, Pandaren, Shalassian, Taurahe, Thalassian, Vulpera, Zandali
Main factions	Orgrimmar, Darkspear Trolls, Thunder Bluff, Undercity, Silvermoon City, Bilgewater Cartel, Huojin Pandaren, Dark Talons
Notable factions	Dragonmaw clan, Forest Hozen, Highmountain Tribe, Zandalari Empire, Mag'har Clans, Voldunai, The Mag'har, The Nightfallen, Revantusk tribe, Sunreavers, The Taunka tribes See more forces

The Horde is made up of orcs, forsaken, tauren, trolls, blood elves, and most recently, goblins. Misunderstood and cast aside, these diverse and powerful races strive to overcome their differences and unite as one in order to win freedom for their people and prosper in a land that has come to hate them.

In the Horde, action and strength are valued above diplomacy, and its leaders earn respect by the blade, wasting no time with politics. The brutality of the Horde's champions is focused, giving a voice to those who fight for survival.

The Horde (also called the New Horde, Thrall's Horde or Vol'jin's Horde) is one of the two major political factions of the mortal races in Azeroth, its counterpart being the Alliance. The Horde, a faction led by off-worlders and composed of outsiders has survived these obstacles by bonding together, fighting as family, comrades, or even uneasy allies.

During Garrosh Hellscream's reign, the faction was plunged into a state of civil war, divided between Hellscream's pan-orc government he referred to as the "True Horde" and the Darkspear Rebellion, comprised of the remaining Horde races, as well as orcs that have decided to oppose Garrosh, under leadership of Vol'jin. After the Siege of Orgrimmar upon the defeat of Garrosh, Vol'jin was chosen as the new Warchief of the Horde with every leader supporting the choice, even Thrall himself. This also marks the first time, when the Warchief's position was held by a person that isn't an orc, signifying a sense of a unity between all the member races of the faction, in Vol'jin's own words - The Horde is a family. Following the disastrous Battle for Broken Shore at the start of the third invasion of the Burning Legion, Sylvanas Windrunner was named the new Warchief by a dying Vol'jin, who with his last breath said she must step out of the shadows to lead.

History

See also: Old Horde, Dark Horde, Fel Horde, Iron Horde and True Horde

In the past, the Horde referred to the orcs and their battle thralls from both Draenor and Azeroth, such as trolls and ogres. Following its utter defeat at the end of the Second War, the Horde's dark power was broken, allowing Thrall to awaken the dormant spirituality of his people and free them from the Burning Legion's control.

During the events of the Third War, Thrall has made lasting bonds with the tauren chief Cairne Bloodhoof and the troll shadow hunter Vol'jin of the Darkspear tribe. The ties between the three races are very close, as both share many similar cultural views. With the help of the tauren, both the orcs and the tribe of trolls have established a place for themselves in Kalimdor. Since then, certain ogre tribes, as well as the Forsaken and blood elves have chosen to affiliate themselves with the Horde.

The present Horde is mostly about surviving in a land that has come to hate them. The orcs are hated because, much like the Forsaken, they were manipulated by corrupt forces that channeled their aggression on unsuspecting foes, thus leaving behind a legacy of brutality and domination. In fact, many races of the Horde have a history of being unscrupulous. Though redeemed and trying to make amends or simply trying to survive, they are not forgiven nor trusted by many members of the Alliance who believe them to be their old selves still. The trolls, tauren and their other allies are the ones who understood them, and so they are hated for that.

In the Third War, before the liberation of the Forsaken from the Scourge and the defection of the blood elves, the Horde allied themselves with the Alliance to rid Azeroth of the Burning Legion. Since then old animosity has risen again, resulting in open conflict on several battlefields, keeping relations between the Horde and Alliance in a state of Cold War. However, the two factions still officially kept a truce despite the rising conflicts until the Battle for the Undercity, when King Varian Wrynn officially declared war.

As of the Cataclysm, with Thrall's departure from the Horde leadership, there were signs of internal strife among the Horde leaders. While Garrosh Hellscream was named acting Warchief of the Horde, several leaders entered in conflict with him. Cairne Bloodhoof challenged Garrosh to an honorable duel, Vol'jin made a veiled death threat against him, while Sylvanas Windrunner came into conflict with him on both an ethical and a tactical level - the use of Val'kyr to raise new soldiers, and the Forsaken Blight as a weapon.

By the time the mists concealing Pandaria dissipated, cracks within the Horde started to emerge. The war had intensified with the surprise mana-bombing of Theramore Isle on Garrosh's orders, the actions of which Baine Bloodhoof and Vol'jin openly disapproved of. In response, Garrosh ordered the Kor'kron to suppress any potential dissent, going as far as subjugating the Darkspear trolls on their own territory. Horde leaders were weary of Garrosh's attempts to harness the sha for his own ends, and the blood elves became increasingly discontented with Garrosh treating them as expendable in his attempts to do so. The exposure of Sunreaver agents taking orders from Garrosh eventually led to the Sunreavers' expulsion from Dalaran, stoking further recriminations from the blood elf leadership towards Garrosh.

After the Thunder King's death the Darkspear Rebellion began in earnest and Horde leader after Horde leader joined it. When at last even Gallywix and the Bilgewater Cartel joined the Rebellion due to Garrosh refusing to pay them for excavating the Heart of Y'Shaarj, Garrosh re-organized his orc forces into the True Horde and, with the power of Y'Shaarj, began a genocidal campaign to conquer Azeroth and exterminate all non-orcish life. Garrosh and the True Horde were defeated in the ensuing conflict the revels and Alliance forces and Vol'jin was declared Warchief of the Horde.

Under Vol'jin's command the Horde would engage against the forces of the Iron Horde and later the Burning Legion on Draenor. During the Battle for Broken Shore the Horde and Alliance worked together to prevent the Legion from securing the Broken Shore as a staging ground for their invasion. Both armies would be pushed back, King Varian Wrynn slain, and Vol'jin mortally wounded. In Vol'jin's dying moments he named Sylvanas Windrunner the new Warchief of the Horde and faced with combating the armies of the Burning Legion and the hostility of the Alliance the Horde moved forward to combat the armies of the Burning Legion.

The forces of Azeroth ultimately succeed in defeating the Burning Legion during the third invasion of the Burning Legion and the Horde soon after gain the allegiance of the Highmountain tauren tribes of Highmountain and the Nightborne of Suramar.

Following the third invasion of the Burning Legion, the Horde actively seeked to expands its ranks again.

Organization

Orgrimmar is the obvious capital of the Horde, and the Warchief of the Horde stands as the undisputed leader. The warchief holds dominion over the entire Horde, maintains the faction and is able to declare war for the entire Horde, taking any precaution to ensure the stability and security of the Horde's member states, and has the final say in the induction of new Horde members. The Warchief will often make use of Command Boards to order able-bodied citizens to join war efforts of the Horde in different areas of Azeroth.

All members of the Horde have to swear a blood oath to join the faction and are thus obligated to follow the warchief's commands and support the warchief in war if the warchief calls upon them for aid. The position of warchief can be attained by having the previous warchief chose a successor or challenging the current warchief to a Mak'gora: a prearranged duel with deadly weapons between two people following a formal procedure in the presence of witnesses and traditionally fought until one party yields or is killed, usually to settle a quarrel involving a point of honor. Above all else, the title warchief is granted to those who display strength and decisive action. Warchiefs must be able to gain respect via combat effectiveness and martial conquests but also have enough tact to keep the Horde united and stable.

The warchief may accept ambassadors and advisors from all the different tribes and members of the Horde to make sure their voice is heard in the running of the fledgling hegemony but ultimately, only the warchief may have the final say in matters concerning the entire Horde.

Each race within the Horde may choose a single leader to govern their people and their people's kingdoms and also to represent their people in the high Horde echelon.

Grunts, Berserkers and Tauren warriors fighting together in the Third War

Equal in size, the Horde also has its complexities, much like the Alliance. The main six races of the blood elves, tauren, undead, trolls, goblins, and orcs have countless friends among the races of Azeroth: the Revantusk forest trolls of the Hinterlands, the Stonemaul Ogres and various individuals like the Mok'Nathal beastmaster Rexxar.

Culture

Before the tauren and trolls joined the Horde, the Horde was also called the Orcish Horde. Although the Horde is a coalition of diverse races with different cultures, agendas, and values, one thing remains constant with in the Horde: respect is earned by the blade.

The Horde makes no compromises when it comes to excellence, and the power and ferocity of their warriors is legendary. Misunderstood by many as evil, the Horde possesses a strong code of honor and strict laws for disobedience.

Despite their somewhat monstrous appearance, the majority of the Horde is not evil; much like the Alliance, it is comprised of diverse factions and individuals who possess a wide range of values and virtues. Even so, there is one expectation that must be met when joining the Horde: regardless of gender or station, all are expected to pull their own weight and give their talents for the betterment of the Horde. When weakness is a liability to the future of the Horde, it is the duty of the strong to usurp control from the incompetent and redeem the Horde. Lok'tar ogar! Victory or death - it is these words that bind one to the Horde. For they are the most sacred and fundamental of truths to any warrior of the Horde. For the Horde, failure is not an option.

Culturally, orcs and tauren believe in redemption more than most other races on Azeroth and are willing to give almost anyone a chance, regardless of reputation. The Revantusk seem to have even accepted, (if not at least tolerate) their ancient enemy the blood elves. Largely because of these beliefs, a number of mortal races and many diverse factions can be found in service to the Horde.

Leadership

See also: Old Horde#Leadership

Vol'jin shortly after becoming the new leader of the Horde.

Horde

Warchief Thrall -
Warchief Garrosh Hellscream -
Warchief Vol'jin -
Warchief Sylvanas Windrunner

Orc clans

Warchief Thrall -
Warchief Garrosh Hellscream -
High Overlord Varok Saurfang

The Forsaken

Queen Sylvanas Windrunner -
Desolate Council / Queen Sylvanas Windrunner
Queen Sylvanas Windrunner

Tauren tribes

High Chieftain Cairne Bloodhoof -
High Chieftain Baine Bloodhoof

Darkspear tribe

Chieftain Vol'jin -

Kingdom of Quel'Thalas

Prince Kael'thas Sunstrider / Regent Lord Lor'themar Theron -
Regent Lord Lor'themar Theron

Bilgewater Cartel

Trade Prince Jastor Gallywix

Huojin Pandaren

Master Ji Firepaw

Kingdom of Suramar

First Arcanist Thalyssra

Highmountain Tribe

High Chieftain Mayla Highmountain

Mag'har clans

Overlord Geya'rah

Zandalari Empire

God King Rastakhan
Queen Talanji

	History
Faction
Horde	Thrall												Garrosh Hellscream								Vol'jin				Sylvanas Windrunner
Orgrimmar	Thrall												Garrosh Hellscream								None				Varok Saurfang
The Forsaken	Sylvanas Windrunner
Thunder Bluff	Cairne Bloodhoof												Baine Bloodhoof
Darkspear tribe	Vol'jin																								None
Kingdom of Quel'Thalas					Lor'themar Theron
Bilgewater Cartel													Jastor Gallywix
Huojin																	Ji Firepaw
Kingdom of Suramar																												Thalyssra
Highmountain Tribe																												Mayla Highmountain
Mag'har Clans																													Geya'rah
Zandalari Empire																													Rastakhan		Talanji
Blackrock clan																	Malkorok (presumed)				Unknown
Bleeding Hollow clan					Jorin Deadeye
Burning Blade clan	Neeru Fireblade																			Unknown
Dragonmaw clan													Warlord Zaela								Unknown				Gorfax Angerfang (presumed)
Frostwolf clan	Drek'Thar
Rageroar clan													Karga Rageroar
Shattered Hand clan	Unknown												Gordul
Warsong clan	Unknown								Garrosh Hellscream												Unknown
Runetotem tribe	Hamuul Runetotem
Grimtotem tribe													Jevan Grimtotem
Dawnchaser tribe																	Dezco
Stonemaul clan	Mok'Morokk												Unknown
Revantusk tribe													Elder Torntusk Primal Torntusk
The Mag'har					Geyah
The Taunka									Roanauk Icemist
Grookin tribe																	Kah Kah
	History

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  Sylvanas Windrunner,
  Banshee Queen of the Forsaken and current Warchief of the Horde

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  Varok Saurfang,
  Leader of Orgrimmar and the orcs

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  Baine Bloodhoof,
  High Chieftain of Thunder Bluff

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  Lor'themar Theron,
  Regent Lord of Quel'Thalas

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  Jastor Gallywix,
  Trade Prince of the Bilgewater Cartel

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  Ji Firepaw,
  Emissary of the Huojin Pandaren

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  Thalyssra,
  First Arcanist of Suramar

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  Mayla Highmountain,
  High Chieftain of the Highmountain Tribe

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  Geya'rah,
  [Overlord] of the Mag'har Clans

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  Talanji,
  Queen of the Zandalari Empire

Membership

“I'll tell ya what de Horde is. De Horde that me an' Thrall built. It be a family. When de whole world try ta put us down, da family come an' pick us back up.”

— Warchief Vol'jin

 [Orgrimmar Hero's War Banner]

The Horde in Kalimdor, which acts as the bulk of the Horde's forces, serve under the Warchief's leadership. They include most of the orcs, the tauren, the Darkspear trolls, the goblins of the Bilgewater Cartel, the Huojin Pandaren, and a number of less prominent races within the Horde - such as the Stonemaul ogres. The Horde in the Eastern Kingdoms, comprising of the Forsaken and the blood elves, act with more independence from the Kalimdor Horde but ultimately answers to the warchief out of necessity for the Horde's support. Following the third invasion of the Burning Legion, new allies of the Broken Isles join to the Horde, the Nightborne of Suramar and the Highmountain Tribe. These races all see the Horde differently. Some see it as an instrument of vengeance, hellbent to carve out a future for its people. Others see it as a refuge for those who need shelter, a commonwealth of the downtrodden, built for mutual support. While some view it as an alliance of convenience, a confederacy of unlikely partners free to pursue their own agendas. Whatever their motivations, they are united to claim Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms for themselves in order secure key provisions and supplies needed to support their people, and forcibly remove Alliance incursions from their own lands. This Horde is the result of the actions in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos.

Orcs of Orgrimmar

The orcish Icon of Battle

 Orcs - The surviving orcs of Azeroth's First, Second and Third Wars, who were released by Thrall from the Internment camps of Lordaeron and led by him to form their new destiny in Kalimdor while attempting to re-embrace their once honorable, shamanistic ways and fight the corruption of demonic magic. They founded their capital of Orgrimmar in Durotar, now lead by High Overlord Varok Saurfang. Their culture is split mostly between the orcs' warrior spirit and their shamanistic roots, which has recently wrought on conflict between the younger and older generations. Dedicated to carving out an existence in a world that has come to largely revile them, the orcs have recently turned their attention to reinvigorated conquests. Ashenvale and Stonetalon were among their first targets, and ultimately Warchief Hellscream intended to unite the entirety of Azeroth under a single banner. His campaign resulted in Garrosh's dethroning as Warchief.

• Led by High Overlord Varok Saurfang.
• Kor'kron - The elite fighting force of the Horde, serving as the personal bodyguards of the Warchief and enforcers of their command.

The orcs in the Horde are from the following clans:

• Frostwolf clan - One of the few clans left in the Eastern Kingdoms, the Frostwolf clan settled in the hidden Alterac Mountains after their exile by Gul'dan. However the Stormpike Dwarves later arrived to search for artifacts causing conflict between the two in Alterac Valley.
  • Led by Farseer Drek'Thar.

• Warsong clan - A powerful warrior clan native to Nagrand that battle the night elves for dominance over Ashenvale.
  • Warsong Outriders – Following the Third War, those of the Warsong clan who invaded Ashenvale and began deforestation have not ceased their operation and have come into direct conflict with the Silverwing Sentinels.
    • Led by Gargok.

• Blackrock clan - Many Blackrock orcs joined with Thrall under Orgrim and when he freed them from the internment camps. Notable individuals are Eitrigg and Varok Saurfang. Furthermore, the former Warchief Garrosh Hellscream granted the Blackrock clan of the Dark Horde led by Rend amnesty and recruited a formidable amount of them into the ranks of the Horde.

• Bleeding Hollow clan - The clan returned to Draenor after the Second War, but as it was torn apart, some members crossed safely into Azeroth at the same time as the Warsong clan. They were captured and later rescued from the internment camps, and now they serve the new Horde. Additionally they have a notable presence in the Mag'har.
  • Led by: Unknown (Azeroth); Jorin Deadeye (Outland).

• Dragonmaw clan - The Dragonmaw residing in the Twilight Highlands joined the new Horde during the Cataclysm.
  • Led by Gorfax Angerfang.

• Shadowmoon clan - Scouts and peons are seen serving the New Horde at Shadowmoon Village.

• Burning Blade clan - The blademasters were once part of the Burning Blade, although the clan consumed itself in the throes of demonic corruption, these few swordsmen are still part of the Horde.

• Rageroar clan - A newly created clan that was assaulting Northwatch hold. It was almost destroyed at the end of the Alliance questline. Later joined the Horde army in the Razing of Northwatch.
  • Led by Karga Rageroar.

• Shattered Hand - The Azerothian part of the clan have joined Thrall and serve as the Horde's guild of assassins admitting other races like trolls into the organization.
  • Led by Gordul.

• Wolves - Even during their time on Draenor the orcs used wolf mounts. They are treated as equals and hunting partners among the Horde.

• Wyvern - The Horde has befriended many of these intelligent beasts of Kalimdor, whom they use as riding and flying mounts.
  

• Proto-Dragon - During the war against the Lich King, Garrosh domesticated many proto-dragons. Furthermore, with the end of black dragonflight, the Dragonmaw clan now subverts proto-drakes for the needs of the Horde.

The Forsaken

The Forsaken Icon of Torment

 Forsaken - The Horde of the Eastern Kingdoms was initially next to non-existent, with only the Frostwolf orcs and other smaller forces in operation around the continent. In recent years, however, the Horde's presence has been bolstered by the inclusion of the Forsaken of Eastern Kingdoms and the blood elves of Quel'Thalas. While considered members of the Horde, their bonds with the western Horde are perhaps not on the same level as the orcs, trolls and tauren.

The Forsaken were once part of the Scourge, forced into mindless servitude under the Lich King. After the Lich King's grip began to weaken, the banshee queen Sylvanas Windrunner broke free from his will, and went on to both free and rally other undead beings to join her own empire of undeath, dubbed the "Forsaken." Under Lady Sylvanas' leadership, the Forsaken used any means necessary to conquer the fallen kingdom and remove both the dreadlords and other foes threatening their dominion. After expelling the Scourge from capital city and massacring the last remaining holdouts of the Alliance, they took over the catacombs of the former capital in Tirisfal Glades, founding a capital of their own called the Undercity.

With the backing of the tauren, Thrall warily accepted the Forsaken into the Horde, though this alliance of convenience has been tested - great betrayal at the hands of Grand Apothecary Putress has put the Forsaken on a tight leash, made tighter by the new Warchief's less lenient stance on their modus operandi. The group also consists of other undead creatures, such as the Val'kyr, who chose to join the Forsaken after the Lich King's death.

• Led by Queen Sylvanas Windrunner.
• They also have holdings in Silverpine Forest and the Hillsbrad Foothills, as well as towns in the Howling Fjord and the Dragonblight in Northrend.

• Royal Apothecary Society - A faction of Forsaken alchemists trying to create a new plague to wipe out the Scourge and, perhaps, humanity.
  • Led by Master Apothecary Faranell. Formerly led by Grand Apothecary Putress.
  • Leper gnome - A few leper gnomes have sworn fealty to Sylvanas and act as assistants to the apothecaries.

• Queensguard - An army led by Warchief Sylvanas in the Broken Isles. They are located in Highmountain, Val'sharah and Stormheim and consist primarily of the Forsaken.
  • Led by Sylvanas Windrunner.

• Deathguard - The bulk of the Forsaken military force. They are mostly stationed in the Tirisfal Glades, Silverpine Forest, and the Hillsbrad Foothills, as well as Forsaken outposts in Northrend.
  • Dreadguard - The elite soldiers of Forsaken military. They guard strategically important areas in Lordaeron.

• Defilers – A force of Forsaken sent to gather the resources of Arathi Basin, found themselves fighting a vicious war with the League of Arathor, humans who are native to the land of Arathi who in turn are fighting to gather resources for the Alliance.
  • Led by The Black Bride.

• Hand of Vengeance - A group of Forsaken forces that have been sent to Northrend by Sylvanas Windrunner to bring Undercity's vengeance upon the Lich King. Their method is the delivery of the latest strain of their deadly Plague.
  • Led by Anselm, Wroth and Harris

• Cult of the Forgotten Shadow - The official Forsaken religion. There is no official leader but some minor characters have a major influence over it.

• Deathstalkers - The Forsaken military faction of assassins and rogues.
  • Shadowstalkers - The most elite assassins from ranks of the Forsaken. They were sent to Northrend to help Horde Expedition.
  • Formerly led by Varimathras.
• Executors - Military leaders of Forsaken army and overseers over their towns.

• Skeletal Horse - The Forsaken used these noble animals as mounts in life so they found it fitting to raise them into death as their mounts.

• Spider - The forsaken and specifically their dark rangers have began to breed and tame spiders.

The Forsaken employ various different types of undead.

• Skeleton - Sylvanas and her necromancers are known to summon skeletons to battle.
• Undead elf - Various former high elven citizens serve the Banshee Queen.
• Banshee - Sylvanas has many banshee allies and is known as the banshee queen.
• Val'kyr - Following the death of the Lich King, many Val'kyr swore fealty to Sylvanas and raise slain enemies as Forsaken. They are, however, only capable of raising humans.
• Abomination - The Forsaken keep a large amount of abominations in their service.
• Ghoul - Sylvanas used ghouls in conquering the Ruins of Lordaeron.
• Zombie - The Forsaken have zombies within their ranks such as Algernon and Boyle.
• Wraith - At least one wraith can be found among the ranks of the Forsaken - Ophelia Montague, a banker in Undercity.
• Gargoyle - The Forsaken are seen employing gargoyles in their fight against the night elves in Darkshore.^{[citation needed]} 
• Geist - The Forsaken are seen employing geist in their fight against the night elves in Darkshore.
• Undead Night elf - These former night elves choose to accept rebirth at the hands of the Val'kyr.

Tauren tribes

The tauren Icon of the Earth Mother

 Tauren - The noble tauren of Kalimdor are a race that had hunted the lands of central Kalimdor for generations, however when Thrall and his orcs had arrived onto the lands of Kalimdor they had already been driven near extinction by the marauding centaur that rampaged through their lands. Under the leadership of their high chieftain Cairne Bloodhoof and the young warchief Thrall, the tauren managed to drive back most of the centaur, and find a permanent home in Thunder Bluff. Since then, Cairne has pledged his people to the Horde, offering the orcs spiritual guidance and aid. After Cairne's death, the young Baine Bloodhoof has arisen to take his father's place and lead the tauren into a brighter future. With the recent Alliance incursion into the Barrens, the tauren have created a mighty gate to protect their homeland of Mulgore. Even if their Horde allies turn down dark paths during this war, the tauren have resolved to be the light that guides them through it.^{[citation needed]} 

• Led by High Chieftain Baine Bloodhoof.
• They also have many settlements in Kalimdor. They have also sent ambassadors to their cousins, the taunka, in Northrend.

• Sunwalkers - Tauren paladins who take their power from An'she, the sun.
  • Led by  Aponi Brightmane.

• Seers - Tauren priests who take their power from An'she, the sun.
  • Created by  Tahu Sagewind.

The Tauren of the Horde come from various tribes:

• Bloodhoof tribe - The first tauren tribe to side with the Horde, they are led by Baine Bloodhoof in the wake of his father's death at the hands of Magatha Grimtotem.
  • Led by  Baine Bloodhoof.

• Ragetotem tribe - Proud warriors and the fiercest of Thunder Bluff.
  • Formerly led by Sark Ragetotem.^{[citation needed]} 

• Dawnstrider tribe - Experienced enchanters and skilled shamans.

• Runetotem tribe - These tauren have recently discovered the ways of the druidism.
  • Led by  Hamuul Runetotem.

• Highmountain tribe - A tribe with several notable members who fought (and still fight) against the Burning Legion.
  • Led by  Sulamm and/or  Ornamm.

• Skychaser tribe - The spiritual leaders of the tauren. They were nearly wiped out during the Grimtotem coup to take over Thunder Bluff.
• Thunderhorn tribe - Most of the Thunderhorn tribe are hunters, the greatest among the tauren.

• Cloudsong tribe – They picked up the role of spiritual leaders of the tauren shamans after the Skychaser tribe was nearly wiped out.

• Eagletalon tribe – This tribe hunts harpies in Mulgore.

• Mistrunner tribe – The Mistrunners are dedicated to the druidic path and seeks to heal the earth and ease the suffering of the Earthmother.

• Stonehoof tribe – The Stonehoof are the most talented smiths among the tauren.
  • Led by Zangen Stonehoof.^{[citation needed]} 

• Wildmane tribe – This tribe has largely joined the Runetotem in seeking the ways of the druid.

• Winterhoof tribe – The Winterhoof tribe represents some of the greatest herbalists and alchemists the tauren have to offer.

• Stonespire tribe - A tauren tribe that lived in the Southern Barrens. Most were killed by the forces of Bael'dun Keep but there are a few survivors.

• Cliffwalker tribe - A tribe based in Cliffwalker Post with strong ties to druidism.
  • Led by  High Chieftain Cliffwalker.

• Dawnchaser tribe - A tribe of Horde tauren from Thunder Bluff that have come to Pandaria. One of their main outposts in Pandaria is located in the Krasarang Wilds at Thunder Cleft.
  • Led by  Chieftain Dezco.

• Grimtotem tribe - The Grimtotem tauren who survived the battle at Thunder Bluff, chose to follow Jevan Grimtotem and join the Horde.
  • Led by Jevan Grimtotem. Formerly led by Magatha Grimtotem.

• Kodo - The tauren hold them in high esteem, and breed them as mounts.

Darkspear tribe

The Darkspear Icon of Shadows

 Jungle trolls - The jungle trolls of the Darkspear islands in the Great Sea have a very savage and dark history studying voodoo arts and worshiping the loa, however after Thrall had saved their tribe from extinction, Vol'jin son of Sen'jin pledged his tribe to the Horde and founded a new home on the Darkspear Isle of the Echo Isles off the coast of Durotar. Some trolls have now began to study shamanism and more recently druidism, some of these trolls even mix shamanism with voodoo arts, most of the members of the tribe have or are attempting to give up the ways of cannibalism and the other traits of their race's darker history. After retaking much of their territory from the Kul Tiras marines and the treacherous Zalazane, the Darkspear have been invited to join a revitalized troll empire under the Zandalari's leadership - though Vol'jin declined this offer.

• Led by: Unknown
• Prior to the reclamation of the Echo Isles, Sen'jin Village in mainland Durotar was the main Darkspear settlement. Darkspear settlements are commonly found in Kalimdor or Outland (such as Swamprat Post and Zabra'jin in Zangarmarsh).

• Ravasaur Trainers - They were a faction of trolls in Un'goro Crater, part of an elite group of raptor riders that provided their mounts to members of the Horde who prove themselves able to survive the creature's poison.

• Raptors - Darkspear are commonly around reptiles, admiring their strength. They brought these beasts from Stranglethorn and have used them as mounts ever since.

• Bats - Bats are the traditional flying mounts to Jungle Trolls. Many trolls use bats for suicide runs and burning buildings. The Forsaken also use bats as mounts.

Kingdom of Quel'Thalas

The blood elven Icon of Blood

 Blood elf - The sin'dorei of Quel'Thalas preside over the other major kingdom of the Eastern Horde from their capital of Silvermoon City in Eversong Woods. After the Scourge invasion of Quel'Thalas essentially culled the high elven race during the Third War, with over 90% of their people killed, the remaining 10% vowed to avenge the destruction of their once-great nation and dubbed themselves the "blood elves" in honor of their fallen brethren. The blood elves worked tirelessly to reclaim their homeland from lingering Scourge and the ever-vengeful Amani tribe, with the volatile new powers the magisters advocated, the kingdom of Quel'Thalas was offered aid from an unlikely source - the Forsaken, whose queen, Lady Sylvanas Windrunner, a former Ranger-general of Silvermoon who had lost her life during the Scourge invasion. With their assistance, the blood elves were able to fend off the lingering Scourge in the kingdom, and were able to enter the Horde as an equal nation of its own.

Quel'Thalas suffered another dark hour in recent years, when its twisted scion Kael'thas Sunstrider attacked his homeland in a mad bid to usher the Burning Legion's master into Azeroth. He was put to death for this on Quel'Danas, and Lor'themar Theron has thus become the sole leader of the blood elven people. With the Sunwell restored and the monumental betrayal of their prince behind them, a bright future now lies ahead for the blood elves of Quel'Thalas. Following the Battle for Lordaeron, they are one of the final bastions of Horde power left within the Eastern Kingdoms.

• Led by Regent Lord Lor'themar Theron.

• Magisters - The primary magic users of Quel'Thalas.
  • Led by Grand Magister Rommath.

• Farstriders - The ancient order of Thalassian rangers. Now blood elves, they are dedicated to safeguarding their homeland from any and all threats, near and far while maintaining the old, nature-revering ways of their people.
  • Led by Ranger-general Halduron Brightwing.

• Blood Knights - Silvermoon's order of blood elf paladins formed after the capture of the Naaru M'uru at Tempest Keep. Once, they drained power from the Naaru but, after the events at the Sunwell Plateau during the Invasion of Outland, the Naaru's spark transformed the Sunwell into a font of Holy Light from which these paladins could draw power.
  • Led by Lady Liadrin.
  • The Sunsworn - A military force of blood elves on Draenor. Headed by the Blood Knights, they have combined forces with rangers and magi and based themselves in Talador. They have also deployed the blood elves' recently-acquired blood golem technology.

• The Sunreavers - A faction of blood elves who represented the Horde in Dalaran. Named after their leader, the Sunreavers sought to have the blood elves admitted as members of the Kirin Tor, and joined the Horde Expedition in Northrend. They were eventually forced to leave the city some time later after Jaina Proudmoore came into power.
  • Led by Aethas Sunreaver
  • The Sunreaver Onslaught - The Sunreaver Onslaught is the Horde reputation faction introduced in Patch 5.2. It is personally led by Lor'themar Theron, Regent Lord of Quel'Thalas, and bears the namesake of the Sunreavers.
    • Led by Lor'themar Theron

• The Sunfury - A ruthless blood elven military force once under the command of Prince Kael'thas. Many have since returned home to Quel'Thalas, following the betrayal of their prince for the Burning Legion.

• The Reliquary - A group of examiners and archaeologists out to give the Horde a monopoly on magical artifacts.
  • Led by Tae'thelan Bloodwatcher.

• The Blood Hawks - The guards of Eversong Woods.
  • Led by Aeldon Sunbrand.
• They also have holdings in the Ghostlands, alongside the Forsaken and an encampment in Hellfire Peninsula in Outland, to support blood elf pilgrims traveling through the Dark Portal from Azeroth. The Reliquary has a number of blood elven camps in and adjacent to the Badlands, Tanaris, and the Blasted Lands.

• Arcane Guardian - The blood elves use arcane guardians to protect themsleves from invaders, the golems patrol all around Silvermoon City.

• Blood Golem - Lor'themar managed to acquire access to some of the Thunder King's Animus Golems during his campaign at the Isle of Thunder. The Blood Knights also bring them to Draenor.

• Hawkstrider - Because of their beauty and grace the blood elves have decided to make the Hawkstriders their war mount of choice.

• Dragonhawk - The elves of Silvermoon have used the majestic dragonhawks of Quel'Danas as mounts for centuries.

• Leper Gnome Laborers - located in The Sanctum in Silvermoon City.

Bilgewater Cartel

The goblin Icon of Kezan

 Goblins - The cunning Bilgewater Cartel goblins from Kezan, one of the most (if not the most) powerful goblin cartels that dominates trade in the south seas, have recently joined the Horde. After Deathwing assaulted Kezan and the goblins were forced to flee, their first escape ships were attacked by an Alliance fleet in the Battle of the Lost Isles. With a common enemy, the goblins assisted the captive former Warchief Thrall in breaking his bonds and obliterating the Alliance on the Lost Isles. Their future was tested when their leader, the angered Trade Prince Gallywix, attempted to defeat Thrall and take over Azshara for himself, though this ultimately ended in failure. Thrall mercifully allowed him to retain his position as Trade Prince, and thus the Bilgewater goblins were accepted into the Horde, founding Bilgewater Harbor in the heavily-reshaped Azshara and the Goblin Slums of Orgrimmar led by Boss Mida

• Led by Trade Prince Jastor Gallywix.

• Bilgewater Battalion - The new army and defence force of the Bilgewater Cartel of goblins created after the cartel pledged allegiance to the Horde.
  • Led by Uncle Bedlam.

• Gob Squad - The Gob Squad is an elite goblin squadron working for the Bilgewater Cartel.
  • Led by Patch.

• Hobgoblins - Huge chemically altered goblins have come with the goblins. In-game goblins can summon them to access the bank.

• Trike - The Trike is a goblin three-wheeled mechanical vehicle similar to the choppers.

Huojin Pandaren

The pandaren Icon of Pandaria

 Pandaren - These pandaren who hail from the Wandering Isle follow the path of the Huojin, a philosophy among the pandaren that inaction is the greatest injustice, and that there is no shame in defending one's homes and loved ones regardless of cost. Those pandaren who follow the path of Huojin are allies of the Horde, and are represented and led by the intrepid Ji Firepaw, a staunch adherent of this philosophy.

The Huojin are quick to act and quicker to fight for what they believe in. Impulsive and practical, they feel that the ends can justify the means. These followers now integrated in the Horde community and have a small base of operations in Orgrimmar's Valley of Honor.

• Led by Master Ji Firepaw

• Dragon turtle - The pandaren have long sought mounts that embody their values: patience and strength. With a naturally armored hide, even gait (no matter how heavy the passenger), and the relaxed attitude that welcomes long journeys, the Dragon Turtle is perfect for the pandaren adventurer.

Kingdom of Suramar

The nightborne crest

 Nightborne - The shal'dorei are a powerful and mystical race of night elves who live in Suramar City in Suramar. Since the city was first separated from the rest of the world over 10,000 years ago, isolated behind a protective barrier, they have evolved by the Nightwell into an arcane-enhanced version of their former selves, and in the process, grew increasingly dependent upon its arcane magic. To protect this font of power, the leaders of the nightborne struck a bargain with the Burning Legion that plunged their kingdom into civil war. After fighting for freedom from their demonic masters, the nightborne seek allies to help them reclaim their place in the world.

After the death of Grand Magistrix Elisande and the end of the third invasion of the Burning Legion, the shal'dorei wished to rejoin the world. After a harsh exchange between Thalyssra and Tyrande Whisperwind, and an offer of mutual friendship from Lady Liadrin, the shal'dorei leader decided that it would be best ally with the Horde, who share ideals similar to those of the nightborne.

• Led by First Arcanist Thalyssra.

• The Duskwatch - The primary body responsible for maintaining law and order in the city of Suramar. Boasting a wide array of skilled mages and warriors alike, the Duskwatch represents the bulk of Nightborne armed forces.
  • Led by First Arcanist Thalyssra and secondarily by First Blade Victoire.

• Nightborne Construct - The nightborne use them to protect themsleves from invaders, the constructs patrol all around Suramar City.

• Manasaber - The Nightborne have always had an affinity for the great cats that prowl their lands.

Highmountain tauren tribes

The Highmountain tauren crest

 Highmountain tauren - The Highmountain tauren are found in the region of Highmountain on the Broken Isles in their capital of Thunder Totem. Divided into four tribes (Highmountain, Rivermane, Skyhorn and Bloodtotem), they are the direct descendants of the tauren led by Huln Highmountain who assisted the Kaldorei Resistance during the War of the Ancients. During the war, Huln received a blessing from Cenarius, so that his people would forever have the demigod's favor, granting them the Horns of Eche'ro: moose-like antlers. The highmountain tauren honor the spirits of earth, river, and sky.

• Led by High Chieftain Mayla Highmountain.

• Highmountain Tribe - The dominant tribe of the Highmountain tauren of the Broken Isles, they are led by Mayla Highmountain.
  • Led by Mayla Highmountain.

• Rivermane tribe - They are a highly peaceful and diplomatic tribe, focused on fishing, agriculture and shamanism. In exchange for protection and equipment, they provide the other tribes with food and healing.
  • Led by Jale Rivermane

• Skyhorn tribe - A proud people, the Skyhorn sports some of the greatest pathfinders and hunters Azeroth has ever known.
  • Led by Lasan Skyhorn.

• Bloodtotem tribe - During third invasion of the Burning Legion the Bloodtotem pledged their allegiance to the Burning Legion and became Fel Totem. However in the aftermath of the Legion's defeat on Argus, Bloodtotem who rejected to serve the Legion have emerged and rejoined their people at Thunder Totem.
  • Led by: Unknown

• Moose - The Highmountain tauren train these sure-footed highland moose to safely traverse the paths and peaks of Highmountain.

• Eagle - The Skyhorn are masters of the skies, they ride on enormous eagles, which allows them to reach areas that no other tauren can reach.

Mag'har Clans

The Mag'har crest

Mag'har orc - The Mag'har are a noble race with a shamanistic tradition cultivating a mighty tribal society that was centered around survival, regulating themselves through ritualized combat and personal honor. For untold generations, the orc clans of Draenor battled one another in endless war, but when Gul'dan offered them the blood of his demonic masters, the disparate tribes of Mag'har — the orcish word for "uncorrupted" — refused the dark bargain and banded together to drive out the Burning Legion, after their victory, the clans stood united as one tribe under the leadership of Grommash Hellscream.

After their escape from Draenor and their Warchief's sacrifice against the fanatical crusade of the Lightbound, the clans pledged their loyalty to the Horde, residing in Orgrimmar.

• Led by Overlord Geya'rah.

• Blackrock clan - A disciplined, organized, and militaristic clan who boast expert smiths and metalworkers. Well armored, they utilize brute strength and weaponry to destroy their foes.
  • Led by: Unknown

• Bleeding Hollow clan - A fanatical and crude clan who fight with a berserker fury and gain the boon of prophecy from their elders, who sacrifice an eye to see into the future.
  • Led by: Unknown

• Burning Blade clan - A powerful clan known for their deadly blademasters.
  • Led by: Unknown

• Frostwolf clan - A strong, close-knit clan renowned for their prowess as one-on-one combatants and their bond with wolves only adds to their strength though their numbers remain smaller than most clans. The clan spends much of their time in Frostfire Ridge, they migrate to Nagrand with the seasons.
  • Led by: Unknown

• Laughing Skull clan - Known for their violent and bloodthirsty nature, these orcs take great pride in their clan identity. In an attempt to avoid extinction from the Iron Horde, the Laughing Skulls have allied with the Frostwolves and the Horde.
  • Led by Kaz the Shrieker (presumed)

• Shadowmoon clan - A highly spiritual clan, they have always spoken the language of the stars and the earth.
  • Led by: Unknown

• Shattered Hand clan - They are sadistic warriors who maim their bodies, perhaps in a show of solidarity or perhaps because they simply enjoy the pain.
  • Led by: Unknown

• Thunderlord clan - The clan is known for their excellent hunters, who are specialized in hunting down (and even taming) rylaks and other beasts, and even gronn and magnaron.
  • Led by: Unknown

• Warsong clan - A warlike orcish clan, their war cries inspire their allies and strike fear into all those who dare get in their way.
  • Led by: Unknown

• Stonemaul clan - This clan of ogres was subdued by the Mag'har to further strengthen their forces

• Gronn - The Mag'har have managed to subjugate and strapping great cannons to their backs using harnesses engineered in such a way that the gronn hardly notices the weight and can fire the cannons at will.

• Gronnling - The Mag'har have managed to subjugate them to strengthen their army.

• Ogron - The Mag'har have managed to subjugate them to strengthen the might of their army.

• Dire wolf - These wolves are preferred by the Mag'har for their ferocity, loyalty, and for something to snuggle on those cool winter nights.

• Clefthoof - The Mag'har bred clefthooves not only as sturdy pack animals, but also powerful instruments of war.

Zandalari Empire

The Zandalari crest

 Zandalari troll- The Zandalari trolls in Dazar'alor of Zuldazar are a powerful and superstitious tribe descended from the first troll tribes, they settled on the highest peaks of this mountain range populated with loa, where they built crude shrines that eventually became the massive temple city of Zuldazar. These trolls are scholarly and value knowledge; they preserve troll history, but are also deeply steeped in ritual and superstition. They are also masters of war and strategy, having led the trolls in many battles before, and having for many millennia tamed massive dinosaurs. Currently they possess one of the most formidable fleets in the known world, using it in their work to further the goals of troll society as a whole. But as enemies encroach upon the borders of Zuldazar, unrest within the king's council threatens to topple the empire.

• Led by Queen Talanji.

• Zanchuli Council - The council advises the ruler of the Zandalari Empire, and ensures their every command is executed upon.
  • Led by: Unknown

• Zandalari army - The army has been an integral part of the survival of the empire throughout the many events following the Cataclysm.
  • Led by Queen Talanji and secondarily by General Rakera.

• Golden Fleet - Is the maritime military force of the Zandalari Empire.
  • Led by Queen Talanji.

• Talanji's Expedition - An expeditionary force of zandalari led by Princess Talanji into Nazmir enable to find a way to stop the blood troll threat. They are aided by Horde forces in the form of Darkspear led by Rokhan and the Gob Squad.
  • Led by Princess Talanji

• Dire troll - Among the military of Zandalar are the elite dire trolls. These trolls are warriors who have perfected their arts, traded portions of their lives for the dark gift of brutal strength, and serve Zandalar as her greatest weapons of war.

• Zandalari golem - The Zandalari use them as defenders and siege weapons, the golems patrol all around Dazar'alor.

• Dinosaur - The Zandalari are masters in taming massive dinosaurs, strengthening the great beasts using ancient tribal magics.

Horde forces

The Horde banner from Old Soldier.

The Horde crest garrison monument

While a huge portion of the Horde's military power consist of representatives from the faction's member states, there are also several examples of organizations within the Horde which do not belong to any of the member states and instead of answering to a particular racial leader, they are organized by the leader of the Horde, the Warchief, and their advisors. However, while these organizations are not tied directly to any of the member states, the sub-organizations within them are often sent by one of the member states.

Thrallmar - is the name for the Horde expeditionary forces to Outland, who quickly found many native allies. Consist of all the Horde races. The expedition's settlements are scattered all over Outland's zones, except Nagrand and Netherstom.

• Led by Nazgrel.

Horde Expedition - The military umbrella organization overseeing the Horde forces that have established themselves throughout Northrend, formerly unified under Garrosh Hellscream who had been chosen to lead the expedition by the Warchief.

• Warsong Offensive - The main forces of the Horde in Northrend. It is named after the clan, but not a part of it.
  • Led by Varok Saurfang.
  • Kor'kron Guard - the elite fighting forces of the Warsong Offensive in Northrend.
• Hand of Vengeance - A group of Forsaken forces that have been sent to Northrend by Sylvanas Windrunner to bring Undercity's vengeance upon the Lich King. Their method is the delivery of the latest strain of their deadly Plague.
  • Led by Anselm, Wroth and Harris
• The Taunka - Ancient relatives of the tauren, were thought to be lost until re-discovered by Garrosh Hellscream and his orc forces upon their arrival to Northrend. They are welcomed into the Horde soon after their leader is rescued.
  • Led by Roanauk Icemist
• Sunreavers - Former blood elven members of the Kirin Tor, named for their leader, Aethas Sunreaver. The Horde, traditionally barred from Dalaran, was allowed entry into the city due to the Sunreaver's efforts. However, they were, later, expelled from the city. Now they fight as a part of the Sunreaver Onslaught to strengthen the might of Quel'Thalas.
  • Led by Aethas Sunreaver

Krom'gar - An army named after it's leader, Krom'gar, given by Garrosh Hellscream with the intention to conquer the Stonetalon Mountains. Following the end of the questline, it is implied the army is dissolved entirely.

• Previously led by Overlord Krom'gar

Hellscream's Reach - An elite Horde regiment comprised solely of veterans of multiple tours of duty. Handpicked by Garrosh himself, he has commanded them to take complete control of Tol Barad.

• Led by Garrosh Hellscream until his deposal. Current leader unknown.

Dominance Offensive - The major Horde force for the Pandaria campaign.

• Led by  Garrosh Hellscream until his deposal. Current leader unknown.

Vol'jin's Spear - Horde forces in Ashran, stationed at Warspear.

• Led by High Warlord Volrath.

Vol'jin's Headhunters - Horde forces in Tanaan Jungle, stationed at Vol'mar.

Honorbound - Special force of the Horde army tasked with disrupting Alliance operations within Kul Tiras.

• Led by Nathanos Blightcaller

Other members and allies

Stonemaul - This faction joined the Horde after Rexxar bested Kor'gall in a duel for the leadership of the clan. After, Rexxar disappeared into the Barren wilderness and made the ogre Mok'Morokk the leader of the clan. Although Mok'Morokk fell prey to temptations of power after Rexxar's departure and so the Stonemaul Village, actual former capital of the clan, was raided by Onyxia's brood. Mok’Morokk led the clan to Brackenwall Village, current capital, where he ruled unquestioned until an unknown challenger drove him out.

• Currently many support Tharg as a new leader.

Dunemaul - Shortly after the shattering the Dunemaul band joined the Horde due to the efforts of Megs Dreadshredder and the Dunemaul "Emissary" who are stationed at the Dunemaul Recruitment Camp.

• Organized by Megs Dreadshredder.

Revantusk - Situated in the Hinterlands, the Revantusk have also been known to have Dire Trolls such as Ongo'longo among them. At Elder Torntusk's return, the Revantusk have joined the Horde as full members.

• Led by Primal Torntusk and her husband Elder Torntusk.

Shatterspear - Personally recruited by Garrosh Hellscream to fight against the night elves. Mostly situated the Shatterspear Village. The village was all but wiped out by night elf forces, and while there were some survivors that joined the Horde and various other organizations, the tribe itself effectively no longer exists. Several members of the Shatterspear tribe aided the Horde during the War of the Thorns.

• Led by: Jor'kil the Soulripper.

The Mag'har of Outland - Mag'har orcs are orcs from various clans that escaped corruption and remained in Outland throughout all three wars.

• Led by Greatmother Geyah. Secondary leadership include Jorin Deadeye.

The Taunka - Ancient relatives of the tauren, were thought to be lost until re-discovered by Garrosh Hellscream and his orc forces upon their arrival to Northrend. They are welcomed into the Horde soon after their leader is rescued.

• Led by Roanauk Icemist

Grookin tribe - A faction of hozen that has made their home in Jade Forest and was in constant war against the Jinyu. They find themselves allied with the Horde after the Horde gains their favor by rescuing some of their members, sating their appetite for fish, and killing some of their most fearsome enemies. Armed and equipped by the Horde, this tribe of hozen are recruited to fight the Horde's war against the Alliance.

• Led by  Chief Kah Kah.

Voldunai - Comprised of zandalari exiles and vulperan scavengers, the Voldunai use their knowledge of the sands to thrive where others would wither and die. They are located in the desert region of Vol'dun.

Wrathion and the leaders of the Horde.

Although not officially part of the Horde, the following groups have allied themselves with the Horde:

• Mok'nathal - This clan of hunters and beastmasters were discovered by Rexxar during his activities in Outland. After being impressed by Horde adventurers, they agree to aid the Horde.
  • Led by Leoroxx.

• Twilight Highlands tribe - Another, seemingly Jungle Troll, aids the Horde in the Twilight Highlands; oddly, they are native to the region.
  • Led by Jon-Jon Jellyneck.

• Eastwind Rest - After being aided in retaking their town, the pandaren of Eastwind Rest have joined the Horde.
  • Led by Elder Shiao and Farmhand Ko.

• Honeydew Village - Though not officially aligned with the Horde. The villagers of Honeydew Village appear affiliated with the Horde and grant Horde members sanctuary in their village.
  • Led by Mayor Honeydew.

• Fogsail Freebooters - A pirate group found in Kul Tiras. They allow the Horde to use their base of Plunder Harbor as a foothold on the island after the Horde helped Owings pull a mutiny on the previous captain Rhenik for wanting to sell the crew out to the Ashvane Trading Company.
• Led by Captain Owings.

Subjugated

These factions listed are not full members of the Horde but subjugated servants.
Boulderslide - They became servants of the Horde thanks to the efforts of Subjugator Devo.

• Led by Subjugator Devo.

Ettin -The Forsaken have managed to subjugate and utilize some of the Ettin to haul their wagons throughout the forest.
Black Dragons - The Dragonmaw have enslaved members of the Black Dragonflight to serve them as mounts.

• Led in time by Zaela.

 Magnataur - Garrosh domesticated many by holding their young hostage.

Bases of operations

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• Kalimdor

  Base of operations	Location	Status
  Bilgewater Harbor	Central Azshara	Active
  Bloodhoof Village	Central Mulgore	Active
  Bloodvenom Post	Central Western Felwood	Destroyed
  Brackenwall Village	Northwestern Dustwallow Marsh	Active
  Camp Mojache	Eastern Feralas	Active
  Camp Taurajo	Central Southern Barrens	Destroyed
  Crossroads	Northern Barrens	Active
  Darkspear Isle	Echo Isles	Active
  Desolation Hold	Southern Barrens	Active
  Krom'gar Fortress	Stonetalon Mountains	Active
  Orgrimmar	Northern Durotar	Active
  Razor Hill	Central Durotar	Active
  Sen'jin Village	Southern Durotar	Active
  Shadowprey Village	Southern Desolace	Active
  Southwind Village	Eastern Silithus	Active
  Splintertree Post	Eastern Ashenvale	Active
  Stonemaul Hold	Western Feralas	Active
  Sun Rock Retreat	Central Stonetalon Mountains	Active
  Thunder Bluff	Northern Mulgore	Active
  Westreach Summit	Northwestern Thousand Needles	Active
  Zoram'gar Outpost	Northwest Ashenvale	Active

  Eastern Kingdoms

  Base of operations	Location	Status
  Andorhal	Western Plaguelands	Active
  Ar'gorok	Northwestern Arathi Highlands	Active; contested between the alliance and horde.
  Brill	Central Tirisfal Glades	Destroyed
  Dragonmaw Port	Twilight Highlands	Active
  Falconwing Square	Ruins of Silvermoon	Active
  Frostwolf Keep	Alterac Valley	Active
  Grom'Gol	Northern Stranglethorn	Active
  Hammerfall	Northeastern Arathi Highlands	Active
  Hardwrench Hideaway	Cape of Stranglethorn	Active
  The Krazzworks	Twilight Highlands	Active
  New Kargath	Northwestern Badlands	Active
  Okril'lon Hold	Northwestern Blasted Lands	Captured
  Revantusk Village	Southeastern Hinterlands	Active
  Sepulcher	Central Silverpine Forest	Active
  Silvermoon City	Northern Eversong Woods	Active
  Sunwell	Central Isle of Quel'Danas	Active
  Tarren Mill	Northern Hillsbrad Foothills	Active
  Tranquillien	Ghostlands	Active
  Undercity	Southern Tirisfal Glades	Plagued

  Outland

  Base of operations	Location	Status
  Falcon Watch	Western Hellfire Peninsula	Active
  Garadar	Northern Nagrand	Active
  Mok'Nathal Village	Eastern Blade's Edge Mountains	Active
  Shadowmoon Village	Shadowmoon Valley	Active
  Stonebreaker Hold	Central Terokkar Forest	Active
  Thrallmar	Hellfire Peninsula	Active
  Thunderlord Stronghold	Blade's Edge Mountains	Active
  Zabra'jin	Western Zangarmarsh	Active

• Northrend

  Base of operations	Location	Status
  Agmar's Hammer	Western Dragonblight	Active
  Camp Tunka'lo	Eastern Storm Peaks	Active
  Conquest Hold	Western Grizzly Hills	Active
  New Agamand	Southern Howling Fjord	Active
  Taunka'le Village	Borean Tundra	Active
  Vengeance Landing	Eastern Howling Fjord	Active
  Venomspite	Eastern Dragonblight	Active
  Warsong Hold	Borean Tundra	Active

  Pandaria

  Base of operations	Location	Status
  Domination Point	Southwestern Krasarang Wilds	Active
  Eastwind Rest	Southeast Kun-Lai Summit	Active
  Grookin Hill	Western Jade Forest	Active
  Shrine of Two Moons	Northeastern Vale of Eternal Blossoms	Active
  Thunder Cleft	Eastern Krasarang Wilds	Active

  Draenor

  Base of operations	Location	Status
  Axefall	Spires of Arak	Active
  Beastwatch	Southern Gorgrond	Active
  Frostwall	Frostfire Ridge	Active
  Riverside Post	Western Nagrand	Active
  Sunsworn Camp	Southeastern Talador	Active
  Vol'jin's Pride	Northeastern Talador	Active
  Vol'mar	Eastern Tanaan Jungle	Active
  Warspear	Northern Ashran	Active
  Wor'var	Eastern Nagrand	Active

  Broken Isles

  Base of operations	Location	Status
  Dreadwake's Landing	Stormheim	Active
  Nighthold	Suramar Bay	Active
  Thunder Totem	Central Highmountain	Active
  Suramar City	Southern Suramar	Active

  Zandalar

  Base of operations	Location	Status
  Dazar'alor	Central Zuldazar	Active
  Port of Zandalar	Southern Zuldazar	Active
  Vulpera Hideaway	Eastern Vol'dun	Active
  Warbeast Kraal	Zuldazar	Active
  Zeb'ahari	Eastern Zuldazar	Active
  Zul'jan Ruins	Nazmir	Active

  Kul Tiras

  Base of operations	Location	Status
  Diretusk Hollow	Stormsong Valley	Active
  Hillcrest Pasture	Stormsong Valley	Active
  Ironmaul Overlook	Stormsong Valley	Active
  Krazzlefrazz Outpost	Drustvar	Active
  Mudfisher Cove	Drustvar	Active
  Stonetusk Watch	Stormsong Valley	Active
  Swiftwind Post	Drustvar	Active
  Timberfell Outpost	Stormsong Valley	Active
  Warfang Hold	Northern Stormsong Valley	Active
  Windfall Cavern	Stormsong Valley	Active
  Wolf's Den	Tiragarde Sound	Active

Capital cities

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  Orgrimmar

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  Undercity

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  Thunder Bluff

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  Darkspear Isle

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  Silvermoon City

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  Bilgewater Harbor

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  Suramar City

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  Thunder Totem

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  Dazar'alor

Former members and allies

See also: Old Horde#Members and allies

Dreadmaul - After losing Dreadmaul Hold a portion of the Dreadmaul tribe have become slaves to the conquering Horde forces while another portion of the clan fight to reclaim their former home. Some still remain and continue to fight the Horde for their home. They have managed to break free by allying themselves with the Iron Horde.

• Led on time by Okrilla.

The Dustbelcher band - These ogres were hired to assist the Horde, but betrayed them.

• Led by:  Boss Tho'grun

Witherbark tribe - Joined the Horde sometime after the Third War, but betrayed Thrall, bringing on the wrath of the Darkspear tribe.

• Led by: Unknown.

Magram clan - They allied with the Horde during Year 25 to suppress the other centaur clans and kill Theradras.

• Led by: Unknown.

Notes

• Until Thrall came to power and reformed it, females were not considered equals to males in the Horde. Similarly, peons were badly treated by their peers.

Speculation

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The Horde military ranks of Legionnaire and Centurion may have come from the historical traditions of the Gorian Empire.

Gallery

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  The united Horde ready to attack Theramore during the Invasion of Durotar.

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  The Horde as seen by the pandaren

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  Horde logo from the World of Warcraft 5 Year Anniversary: BattleCry

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  Horde logo, transparent

Videos

Lore For Noobs

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