Manual

O R C S
Long ago, the noble orcish race was corrupted by the Burning Legion and
transformed into the merciless, destructive Horde. Lured to the world of
Azeroth, the orcs were forced to make war upon the human kingdoms of
Stormwind and Lordaeron. Though the Horde nearly succeeded in
annihilating humanity, it ultimately devoured itself from within and
collapsed. The defeated orcs spent many years within guarded prisons,
unable to function without the prospect of conquest and warfare. After
many years, a visionary young warchief rose to lead his people in their
darkest hour. Fittingly enough, the young orc’s name was Thrall. Under his
rule, the orcs freed themselves from the chains of demonic corruption and
embraced their shamanistic heritage.
At the behest of a strange prophet, Thrall led his people to the ancient
lands of Kalimdor. There, Thrall and the Horde came face to face with their
old oppressor, the Burning Legion. With the aid of the humans and night
elves, the orcs defeated the Legion and set out to find their own path in
their adopted world. The orcs claimed the harsh wastelands of Durotar as
their kingdom in Kalimdor.
Now based in the warrior city of Orgrimmar, the orcs look forward to a
shining new future for their people. Though they are no longer driven by
dreams of conquest, they stand ready to destroy all who would challenge
their sovereignty or their supremacy. It is your duty to crush the enemies
of Durotar, both seen and unseen, for the nefarious agents of the Burning
Legion still wander the land.
ORGRIMMAR
Named in honor of the legendary Orgrim Doomhammer, Orgrimmar was
founded as the capital city of the orcs’ new homeland. Built within a huge,
winding canyon in the harsh land of Durotar, Orgrimmar stands as one of the
mightiest warrior cities in the world. Behind Orgrimmar's immense walls,
elderly shaman pass their knowledge on to the Horde's newest generation
of leaders, while warriors spar in the gladiatorial arena, honing their skills in
preparation for the trials that await them in this dangerous land.
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