Post by Jadey/Ala/Oria on Feb 15, 2006 12:51:13 GMT -5
Resource: www.wowwiki.com
Orcs and Humans, players were only exposed to the Blackrock clan. However, in Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness and Beyond the Dark Portal, many clans comprised the Horde (in response to the forging of an Alliance among Humans, Elves, Dwarves and Gnomes) and were clearly defined in the manual and in the game, as names for the orc teams and different colors. In Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos and The Frozen Throne, most of the clans were destroyed, and the rest were assimilated into the New Horde.
Black Tooth Grin Clan (black) - The Black Tooth Grin clan was originally part of the Blackrock clan but after Doomhammer was deposed as Warchief, his sons Rend and Maim sought to establish their own power base within the Horde. Rend and Maim, leaders of the clan, assassinated the parents of the New Horde's Warchief Thrall. The clan is so named because every recruit must knock out one of their own teeth to show their loyalty to the clan. Leaders: Rend Blackhand, Maim Blackhand
Blackrock Clan (red) - The Blackrock Clan remained one of the strongest within the Horde and was responsible for numerous victories throughout the second war. Blackhand was defeated in Warcraft I by Orgrim Doomhammer due to his incompetence in leadership. Past Leaders: Blackhand the Destroyer, Orgrim Doomhammer, Jubei`Thos
Bleeding Hollow Clan (orange) - The Bleeding Hollow Clan was one of the most legendary of the clans in the second war and were able to evade capture by Alliance forces. With Ner'zhul's help they were able to make it back to the relative safety of Draenor. The clan is so named because its leader, Killrogg Deadeye, has lost one of his eyes. Leader: Killrogg Deadeye.
Bonechewer Clan (green) - The Bonechewer Clan were known for ornamenting themselves with bones and other organs in battle as well as for their cannabilistic nature. Leader: Tagar Spinebreaker.
Burning Blade (orange) - The Burning Blade was one of the most savage and untrustworthy of the orc clans and never had a leader, instead the clan ruled themselves. The Burning Blade continued to heed the call of the Burning Legion, even after their destruction. In Warcraft III, a few survivors of the clan serve the horde as skilled blademasters. Leader: None.
Dragonmaw Clan (white) - The Dragonmaw Clan was very loyal to Blackhand when he was warchief and pledged loyalty to Rend and Maim after his death. The Dragonmaw Clan was also responsible for enslaving Alexstrasza and raising her young to fight the humans. Leader: Zuluhed the Whacked.
Frostwolf Clan (Red) - The Frostwolf clan was exiled long ago from Draenor because of its former leader Durotan's repeated outvoiced opinions on the ban on shamanism and the threat of the demonic influence among orcs. Drek'thar succeeded Durotan after his assassination by Rend and Maim (which was blamed upon Doomhammer). Along with Drek'thar, the Frostwolf clan lived along the Alterac Mountains practicing shamanism, and having Frost Wolves as their companions. The Far Seer heroes in Warcraft III were based on the Frostwolf Clan's members. Past Leaders: Durotan, Drek`thar, Thrall.
Laughing Skull Clan (yellow) - The Laughing Skull clan is a very decptive and treacherous clan that is distrusted by most of the other clans. Leader: Mogor the Ogre.
Stormreaver Clan (blue) - The Stormreaver Clan was organized by Gul'dan who sought protection from Orgrim Doomhammer after learning that the Doomhammer had no fondness for him. It served as his elite bodyguard in Azeroth and when he attempted to open the Tomb of Sargeras, and this clan comprised mainly of Orcish warlocks, Death Knights and spellcasters. Leader: Gul'dan.
Thunderlord Clan (violet) - Not much is known of the Thunderlord clan except that Durotan is said to have risen in the ranks before being exiled. Leader: Fenris the Hunter.
Twilight's Hammer Clan (violet) - The Twilight's Hammer Clan was obsessed with the notion that they are the harbingers of apocalyptic doom and are not as loyal as other clans to the Horde. This clan comprised of Ogres and Ogre-Magi. Leader: Cho'gall.
Shadow Moon Clan (black) - The Shadow Moon clan ruled over the scattered clans of Draenor and was the clan which made the decisions for the Horde. Clan members were spellcasters, such as necromancers. The leader, Ner'zhul, had the objective of turning Orcs into blood-thirsty creatures to satisfy the Burning Legion which was bent on destroying worlds. Leader: Ner'zhul.
Shattered Hand Clan (white) - The Shattered Hand Clan was named for the practice of self- mutilaion that every grunt in the clan performs. They usually chop off one of their own hands and replace it with a weapon. This clan was depicted as savage and murderous Grunts in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal. Leader: Korgath Bladefist.
Warsong Clan (Purple) - One of the strongest and most violent clans, the Warsong Clan was among the most distinguished clans on Draenor and was able to evade Alliance expedition forces at every turn. Depicted as Grunts in Warcraft II (the Second War), they have mastered the use of swords and blades and became Blademasters in Warcraft III. The clan is so named based on the terrifying high-pitched battle cries of its leader Grom Hellscream during the Second War. The Warsong was one of the few clans never captured by the Alliance, and helped free the rest of the orcs with Thrall and Doomhammer. Leader: Grom Hellscream.
Searing Blade Clan - The Searing Blade Clan is unique in that it formed after the founding of Durotar. The Searing Blade is merely another branch of the Shadow Council attempting to usurp Thrall's new Horde. The Searing Blade has taken up residence in Ragefire Chasm, a network of caverns beneath the Horde's capital city, Orgrimmar
Orcs and Humans, players were only exposed to the Blackrock clan. However, in Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness and Beyond the Dark Portal, many clans comprised the Horde (in response to the forging of an Alliance among Humans, Elves, Dwarves and Gnomes) and were clearly defined in the manual and in the game, as names for the orc teams and different colors. In Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos and The Frozen Throne, most of the clans were destroyed, and the rest were assimilated into the New Horde.
Black Tooth Grin Clan (black) - The Black Tooth Grin clan was originally part of the Blackrock clan but after Doomhammer was deposed as Warchief, his sons Rend and Maim sought to establish their own power base within the Horde. Rend and Maim, leaders of the clan, assassinated the parents of the New Horde's Warchief Thrall. The clan is so named because every recruit must knock out one of their own teeth to show their loyalty to the clan. Leaders: Rend Blackhand, Maim Blackhand
Blackrock Clan (red) - The Blackrock Clan remained one of the strongest within the Horde and was responsible for numerous victories throughout the second war. Blackhand was defeated in Warcraft I by Orgrim Doomhammer due to his incompetence in leadership. Past Leaders: Blackhand the Destroyer, Orgrim Doomhammer, Jubei`Thos
Bleeding Hollow Clan (orange) - The Bleeding Hollow Clan was one of the most legendary of the clans in the second war and were able to evade capture by Alliance forces. With Ner'zhul's help they were able to make it back to the relative safety of Draenor. The clan is so named because its leader, Killrogg Deadeye, has lost one of his eyes. Leader: Killrogg Deadeye.
Bonechewer Clan (green) - The Bonechewer Clan were known for ornamenting themselves with bones and other organs in battle as well as for their cannabilistic nature. Leader: Tagar Spinebreaker.
Burning Blade (orange) - The Burning Blade was one of the most savage and untrustworthy of the orc clans and never had a leader, instead the clan ruled themselves. The Burning Blade continued to heed the call of the Burning Legion, even after their destruction. In Warcraft III, a few survivors of the clan serve the horde as skilled blademasters. Leader: None.
Dragonmaw Clan (white) - The Dragonmaw Clan was very loyal to Blackhand when he was warchief and pledged loyalty to Rend and Maim after his death. The Dragonmaw Clan was also responsible for enslaving Alexstrasza and raising her young to fight the humans. Leader: Zuluhed the Whacked.
Frostwolf Clan (Red) - The Frostwolf clan was exiled long ago from Draenor because of its former leader Durotan's repeated outvoiced opinions on the ban on shamanism and the threat of the demonic influence among orcs. Drek'thar succeeded Durotan after his assassination by Rend and Maim (which was blamed upon Doomhammer). Along with Drek'thar, the Frostwolf clan lived along the Alterac Mountains practicing shamanism, and having Frost Wolves as their companions. The Far Seer heroes in Warcraft III were based on the Frostwolf Clan's members. Past Leaders: Durotan, Drek`thar, Thrall.
Laughing Skull Clan (yellow) - The Laughing Skull clan is a very decptive and treacherous clan that is distrusted by most of the other clans. Leader: Mogor the Ogre.
Stormreaver Clan (blue) - The Stormreaver Clan was organized by Gul'dan who sought protection from Orgrim Doomhammer after learning that the Doomhammer had no fondness for him. It served as his elite bodyguard in Azeroth and when he attempted to open the Tomb of Sargeras, and this clan comprised mainly of Orcish warlocks, Death Knights and spellcasters. Leader: Gul'dan.
Thunderlord Clan (violet) - Not much is known of the Thunderlord clan except that Durotan is said to have risen in the ranks before being exiled. Leader: Fenris the Hunter.
Twilight's Hammer Clan (violet) - The Twilight's Hammer Clan was obsessed with the notion that they are the harbingers of apocalyptic doom and are not as loyal as other clans to the Horde. This clan comprised of Ogres and Ogre-Magi. Leader: Cho'gall.
Shadow Moon Clan (black) - The Shadow Moon clan ruled over the scattered clans of Draenor and was the clan which made the decisions for the Horde. Clan members were spellcasters, such as necromancers. The leader, Ner'zhul, had the objective of turning Orcs into blood-thirsty creatures to satisfy the Burning Legion which was bent on destroying worlds. Leader: Ner'zhul.
Shattered Hand Clan (white) - The Shattered Hand Clan was named for the practice of self- mutilaion that every grunt in the clan performs. They usually chop off one of their own hands and replace it with a weapon. This clan was depicted as savage and murderous Grunts in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal. Leader: Korgath Bladefist.
Warsong Clan (Purple) - One of the strongest and most violent clans, the Warsong Clan was among the most distinguished clans on Draenor and was able to evade Alliance expedition forces at every turn. Depicted as Grunts in Warcraft II (the Second War), they have mastered the use of swords and blades and became Blademasters in Warcraft III. The clan is so named based on the terrifying high-pitched battle cries of its leader Grom Hellscream during the Second War. The Warsong was one of the few clans never captured by the Alliance, and helped free the rest of the orcs with Thrall and Doomhammer. Leader: Grom Hellscream.
Searing Blade Clan - The Searing Blade Clan is unique in that it formed after the founding of Durotar. The Searing Blade is merely another branch of the Shadow Council attempting to usurp Thrall's new Horde. The Searing Blade has taken up residence in Ragefire Chasm, a network of caverns beneath the Horde's capital city, Orgrimmar
