For Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition

The Drums of War, Thunder Once Again

Four years after the Battle of Mount Hyjal, tensions between the Alliance and the Horde begin to arise once
again.
Intent on settling the arid region of Durotar, Thrall's new Horde expanded its ranks, inviting the
undead Forsaken to join Orcs, Tauren, and Trolls.
Meanwhile, Dwarves, Gnomes and the ancient Night Elves pledged their loyalties to a reinvigorated Alliance,
guided by the human kingdom of Stormwind.

The Faction War

The world of Azeroth is being split in two, because of this you must pick a side, all of the party must be playing
races of the same faction.

Ability Score Generation

Each ability score starts at 10, representing the average, but as you make character choices, you’ll adjust these
scores by applying ability boosts, which increase a score, and ability flaws, which decrease a score. As you build
your character, remember to apply ability score adjustments when making the following decisions.

Race: Each race provides ability boosts, and sometimes an ability flaw.
Background: Your character’s background provides two ability boosts.
Class: Your character’s class provides an ability boost to the ability score most important to your class
Determine Scores: After the other steps, you apply four more ability boosts of your choice (Each must be on a
separate stat. Then, determine your ability modifiers based on those scores
Ability Boosts & Flaws: An Boost or a Flaw either increases or decreases the ability score by 2. However, if an
ability score your boosting is already 18 or higher its value only increases by 1
When your character receives an ability boost, the rules indicate whether it must be applied to a specific ability
score or to one of two specific ability scores, or whether it is a “free” ability boost that can be applied to any
ability score of your choice. However, when you gain multiple ability boosts at the same time, you must apply
each one to a different score. Dwarves, for example, receive an ability boost to their Strength score and their
Constitution score, as well as one free ability boost, which can be applied to any score other than Strength or
Constitution.

Classic Races
The Alliance
The Alliance consists of powerful cultures and
groups bound not by desperation or necessity, but
by their deep commitments to abstract concepts
like nobility and honour.
The Alliance was once also known as the Alliance
of Lordaeron when its leadership was centered
in Lordaeron. However, the Alliance was forced
to move the bulk of its forces to Kalimdor and to
the southern Eastern Kingdoms continents
of Khaz Modan and Azeroth after the plague of
undeath ravaged the Kingdom
of Lordaeron several years ago.
Humans of Stormwind
Ten thousand years ago, the night elves founded a
vast empire, but their reckless use of primal magic
brought them to ruin. In grief, they withdrew to the
forests and remained isolated there until the return
of their ancient enemy, the Burning Legion. With no
other choice, the night elves emerged at last from
their seclusion to fight for their place in the new
world.
Humans of Stormwind Racial Traits
Ability Score Boosts: 2 free boosts
Speed: Your base walking speed is 30ft
Cultural Weapons: Humans are proficient in Short,
Long and Great swords
The Human Spirit: When you are healed by a spell
or an ability, you gain temporary hit points equal to
your proficiency bonus.
Human Diplomacy: Proficiency in the Persuasion
Skill
Every Man for Themselves: Advantage on saving
throws against the Stun and Paralyzed condition.
Humans of Stormwind Allowed Classes
Barbarian, Cleric, Fighter, Monk, Paladin, Ranger,
Rogue, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
Dwarves of Ironforge
In ages past, the dwarves cared only for riches
taken from the earth's depths. Then records
surfaced of a god-like race said to have given the
dwarves life... and an enchanted birth right. Driven
to learn more, the dwarves devoted themselves to
the pursuit of lost artifacts and ancient knowledge.
Today dwarven archaeologists are scattered
throughout the globe.
Dwarves of Ironforge Racial Traits
Ability Score Increase: 1 Constitution Boost, 1
Strength Boost and 1 free boost.
Ability Score Flaw: 1 Charisma Flaw
Speed: Your base walking speed is 25ft
Darkvision: you have superior vision in dark and
dim Conditions. You can see in dim light within 60
feet of you as if it were bright light, and
in Darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern
colour in Darkness, only shades of Gray.
Cultural Weapons: Dwarves are proficient in
Firearms, Warhammers and Mauls
Stone form: Once per long rest as a bonus action
you can channel your earthen heritage to take on
the appearance of stone, whilst in this form you
have immunity to critical hits, whilst in this form
you are also immune to poison and the petrified
condition. This form lasts for 1 minute or until you
fall unconscious
Might of The Mountain: When you critically hit
with a weapon or spell attack you deal an additional
die of damage.
Cold Weather Training: immune to the effects of
cold environments and high altitude.
Dwarves of Ironforge Allowed Classes
Artificer, Barbarian, Cleric, Fighter, Paladin, Ranger,
Rogue and Sorcerer.
Gnomes of Gnomeregan
Though small in stature, the clever gnomes of Khaz
Modan have used their great intellect to secure a
place in history. Their subterranean kingdom
of Gnomeregan is a marvel of steam-driven
technology, and their skill at both engineering and
the arcane arts has been a tremendous benefit to
the Alliance across numerous campaigns.
Gnomes of Gnomeregan Racial Traits
Ability Score Boosts: 1 Dexterity Boost, 1
Intelligence and 1 free boost.
Ability Score Flaw: 1 Constitution Flaw
Speed: Your base walking speed is 30ft
Escape Artist: Advantage on saves against spells or
abilities that reduce movement, grapple, or restrain
Expansive Mind: Gain proficiency in any
Intelligence Based Skill, you also gain access to one
cantrip and 1st level spell from the wizard spell list.
Nimble Fingers: You gain Proficiency in Sleight of
Hand, Engineering and Lockpicking
Gnomes of Gnomeregan Allowed Classes
Artificer, Fighter, Rogue, Sorcerer. Warlock and
Wizard.
Night Elves of Teldrassil
Ten thousand years ago, the night elves founded a
vast empire, but their reckless use of primal magic
brought them to ruin. In grief, they withdrew to the
forests and remained isolated there until the return
of their ancient enemy, the Burning Legion. With no
other choice, the night elves emerged at last from
their seclusion to fight for their place in the new
world.
Night Elves of Teldrassil Racial Traits
Ability Score Boosts: 1 Dexterity Boost, 1 Wisdom
Boost and 1 free boost.
Ability Score Flaw: 1 Strength Flaw
Speed: Your base walking speed is 35ft
Darkvision: you have superior vision in dark and
dim Conditions. You can see in dim light within 60
feet of you as if it were bright light, and
in Darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern
colour in Darkness, only shades of Gray.
Shadowmeld: Once per short rest as a bonus action
you can turn invisible. You remain invisible as long
you don’t move, take damage, fall unconscious or
take any other actions. You cannot shadowmeld
whilst resting.
Ellusiveness: Proficiency in stealth
Touch of Elune: At night you have a have an
additional 5ft of movement, In the day the first
attack you deal on the first round of combat deals
an additional 1d6
Night Elves of Teldrassil Allowed Classes
Cleric, Druid, Fighter, Monk, Ranger, Rogue,
Sorcerer
Draenei of The Exodar
Driven from their home world of Argus, the
honourable Draenei fled the Burning Legion for
eons before finding a remote planet to settle on.
They shared this world with
the shamanistic orcs and named it Draenor. In time
the Legion corrupted the orcs, who waged war and
nearly exterminated the peaceful Draenei. A lucky
few fled to Azeroth, where they now seek allies in
their battle against the vast armies of the demonic
Burning Legion.
Draenei of The Exodar Racial Traits
Ability Score Increase: 1 Charisma Boost, 1
Strength Boost and 1 free boost
Ability Score Flaw: 1 Dexterity Flaw
Speed: Your base walking speed is 30ft
Gift of The Naaru: Your affinity with the Light
beings the Naaru allows you to heal yourself or
others as an action you heal a creature you touch an
amount equal to your level.
Heroic Presence: Once per short rest you or a
creature you can see within 30ft can automatically
succe
Gemcutting: Proficiency in Jewel crafting
Shadow Resistance: Resistance to Shadow
Damage.
Draenei of The Exodar Allowed Classes
Cleric, Druid, Fighter, Monk, Ranger, Rogue,
Sorcerer
The Horde
The Horde (also called the New Horde or Thrall's
Horde) is one of the 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. 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.
Orcs of Orgrimmar
The orc race originated on the planet Draenor. A
peaceful people with shamanic beliefs, they were
enslaved by the Burning Legion and forced into war
with the humans of Azeroth. Although it took many
years, the orcs finally escaped the demons'
corruption and won their freedom. To this day they
fight for honour in an alien world that hates and
reviles them.
Orcs of Orgrimmar Racial Traits
Ability Score Increase: 1 Strength Boost, 1
Wisdom Boost, 1 Constitution Boost and 1 free
boost
Ability Score Flaw: 1 Dexterity Flaw and 1
Intelligence Flaw
Speed: Your base walking speed is 30ft
Cultural Weapons: You are proficient in Halberds,
Battle-axes and Great axe’s
Hardiness: When you are reduced to 0 Hit
Points but not killed outright, you can drop to 1 hit
point instead. You can’t use this feature again until
you finish a Long Rest.
Blood Fury: Once per long rest you can enter a
berserker frenzy which lasts for one minute, for this
minute the first attack or spell that deals damage on
each of your turns, deals damage equal to half your
level (rounded down.)
Command: Proficiency in Animal Handling
Orcs of Orgrimmar Allowed Classes
Barbarian, Fighter, Monk, Ranger, Rogue, Shaman,
Warlock
The Forsaken Undead
Once mindless slaves to the terrible Lich King, the
gruesome Forsaken have overthrown his rule and
now pledge loyalty to the wicked Banshee
Queen Sylvanas.
Under her reign Forsaken armies have reclaimed
the ruined kingdom of Lordaeron. Every day is a
struggle against vengeful humans who wish to wipe
them out, and a constant battle of wills against
Horde allies who distrust the sinister motives of the
undead.
The Forsaken Undead Racial Traits
Ability Score Boosts: 1 Charisma Boost, 1 Wisdom
Boost and 1 Free Boost
Ability Score Flaw: 1 Strength Flaw
Speed: Your base walking speed is 30ft
Will of The Forsaken: You have advantage on
Wisdom Saving Throws
Cannibalize: Over the course of 1 minute you can
consume the corpse of a Humanoid or Undead
corpse, if you do so you can spend one Hit Die to
heal yourself. Roll the die, add your Constitution
modifier, and regain a number of hit points equal to
the total (minimum of 1)
Touch of The Grave: Once per long rest you can
cause any weapon or spell attack you make to
instead deal Necrotic damage; in addition, you
regain a number of hit points equal to the damage
dealt
Additionally, you have resistance to necrotic
damage and don’t need to breathe.
Forsaken Undead Allowed Classes
Artificer, Barbarian, Cleric, Fighter, Rogue, Sorcerer,
Warlock, Wizard.
Tauren of Mulgore
Always the Tauren strive to preserve the balance of
nature and heed the will of their goddess, the Earth
Mother. Many of the nomadic wandering tribes of
Tauren have gathered together under a single
banner to settle in the fertile plains of Mulgore.
Were it not for the timely intervention of the orcs,
the whole race may have been wiped out by
marauding centaur. The Tauren honour their blood-
debt to this day, fighting alongside the Horde to
protect their land.
T
auren of Mulgore Racial Traits
Ability Score Boosts: 2 Strength Boosts and a Free
Boost
Ability Score Flaw: 1 Dexterity Flaw
Speed: Your base walking speed is 30ft
Endurance: Your hit point maximum increases by
1, and it increases by 1 every time you gain a level.
War Stomp: as an action you can stomp causing all
creatures within 5ft to make a constitution saving
throw or have their movement reduced to 0 and be
unable to make reactions til the end of your next
turn. (DC = 8 + Con Mod. + Prof.) This ability
recharges on a long rest.
Cultivation: Proficiency in the Nature Skill, and
Herbalism Kit, additionally you may use Wisdom as
the ability for your Nature skill checks.
Brawn: You count as one size larger when
determining your carrying capacity and the weight
you can push, drag, or lift.
Tauren of Mulgore Allowed Classes
Barbarian, Druid, Fighter, Ranger, Shaman, Warrior
The Darkspear Trolls
Once at home in the jungles of Stranglethorn Vale,
the fierce trolls of the Darkspear tribe were
besieged on all sides by the warring factions. The
orcish Horde came to their aid, convincing the
Darkspear to sail across the Great Sea and settle in
the untamed lands of Kalimdor. Though they cling
to their shadowy heritage, the Darkspear remain
vocal advocates of a united Horde, lending the
strength of their arms and powerful tribal magics to
the common cause.
Darkspear Trolls Racial Traits
Ability Score Boosts: 1 Dexterity Boost, 1 Wisdom
Boost and 1 free boost.
Ability Score Flaw: 1 Intelligence Flaw
Speed: Your base walking speed is 35ft
Darkvision: you have superior vision in dark and
dim Conditions. You can see in dim light within 60
feet of you as if it were bright light, and
in Darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern
colour in Darkness, only shades of Gray.
Regeneration: When you spend a hit die in any
way, you can’t roll less than the average for the
purposes of regaining Hit points
Beast Hunter: Proficiency in the Survival Skill
additionally any attacks you make against a
creature with the beast type deals additional 1d10,
after the first attack that creature is immune to this
effect until you complete a long rest.
Da voodoo shuffle: As a bonus action you can take
the dodge action this can be done a number of times
equal to your Dex Modifier per long rest (minimum
of 1)
Darkspear Troll Allowed Classes
Barbarian, Cleric Druid, Fighter, Monk, Ranger,
Rogue, Shaman, Warrior, Warlock, Sorcerer.
Blood Elves of Silvermoon
Long ago the majestic high elves created the
splendid golden city of Quel'Thalas, built around a
magical fount of energy known as the Sunwell.
When the Lich King destroyed their capital in
the Third War, the survivors turned to the Horde
for help.
Now known as the blood elves, these refugees are
all that remains of their glorious civilization. They
strive to rebuild Quel'Thalas while struggling
against a crippling addiction to the very magical
energies that once built their empire.
Blood Elves of Silvermoon Racial Traits
Ability Score Boosts: 2 Intelligence Boosts and 1
free boost
Ability Score Flaw: 1 Strength Flaw
Speed: Your base walking speed is 30ft
Arcane Affinity: You gain proficiency with the
Enchanting Skill
Arcane Torrent: As an action against a creature
you can see within 15ft. you can absorb some of
their magical essence, you make an intelligence
check against the DC 10 + the spells level. if you
succeed you can take a magical effect of your choice
from the target and place it on yourself if the target
is willing it the check automatically succeeds. if it
requires concentration you begin concentrating on
the spell for the remainder of the duration. You may
attempt this once per long rest.
Arcane Resistance: Once per short rest you can
choose to reroll a saving throw against a spell.
Arcane Acuity: You gain cantrip from the wizard
list that requires a spell attack. Additionally, if you
critically hit with any cantrip it deals an additional
die of damage.
Blood Elves of Silvermoon Allowed Classes
Barbarian, Cleric Druid, Fighter, Monk, Ranger,
Rogue, Shaman, Warrior, Warlock, Sorcerer.
Special Archetypes
These are some class archetypes which are unique
to the lore of World of Warcraft, most of them will
have some sort of restriction to race or faction.
Shadow Hunter (Ranger)
Restriction: Darkspear Troll Race
In the old days of trolls, even before the Zandalari
Empire, the shadow hunters were the leaders of the
small tribes. Over time, as trolls gathered in great
cities, their influence was lessened. Despite this, the
position is still a highly respected one. It
was Sen'jin's (Father of current Troll Leader
Vol’Jin) dream for trollkind to once again be led by
shadow hunters, as they had in the past.
The voodoo faith of the shadow hunter deals with
beings they call the Loa. Supposedly, these spirits
are mighty entities that grant the faithful
extraordinary powers. By calling upon these
voodoo spirits, the shadow hunter gains special
blessings with which he can combat darkness and
help those in need. The abilities granted vary
according to the Loa the shadow hunter calls upon.
Chosen of De Loa (3rd Level)
Starting at level 3, the damage die of any weapon
with the thrown property increases by one size (e.g.
1d6 to 1d8), you can also bind up to two weapons
with the thrown property to you whilst they are
bound to you if you use them to make a thrown
attack they automatically teleport back to your
hand.
additionally, can choose two Loa to attune too. They
are described at the end of this subclass. these pacts
are binding and cannot be changed.
You gain an additional Loa to attune to at 7th, 11th
and 15th level.
Commune with De Loa (7th Level)
Starting 7th level you can cast Commune once per
long rest, to contact one of your chosen Loa spirits.
Mediator of De Loa (11th Level)
Starting at 11th level you can select one Loa to be
permanently attuned to, in addition to this you can
attune to another normally.
Master of De Loa (15th Level)
Starting at 15th level you are granted the greater
ability of the Loa you are permanently attuned too.
Loa Spirits
The Loa are powerful spirits which represent
aspects of the world and its culture, they are
however uncooperative therefore you can only
attune to one Loa at any given time and can switch
on a short rest.
Pa’ku The Loa of Winds
Whilst attuned to Pa’ku you and up to 5 willing
creatures of your choice gain +10 movement speed.
Master: You gain a fly speed equal to your
movement speed however, you must be on stable
ground at the end of your turn or fall, you can grant
this to any of the 5 chosen creatures you can see,
for one turn, however you lose the ability whilst
they have it.
Lukou The Loa of Healing and Respite
Whilst you are attuned to Lukou up to 5 willing
creatures of your choice also gain access to your
Regeneration Troll Racial
Additionally, any healing spells you cast, heal an
additional amount equal to your proficiency bonus.
Each creature can only receive this benefit once per
spell.
Master: you and the creatures you choose now roll
maximum on your hit dice when healing during a
short rest. Additionally, any single target healing
Ranger spell you cast, can target a second creature
assuming all other conditions are met.
Bwonsamdi The Loa of The Grave
Whilst attuned to Bwonsamdi the first attack you
make against Undead, Fiend or Monstrosities
Creatures each turn deal an additional 1d8 radiant Additionally, you can cast hold person once per
damage short rest as long as the creature has blood
Additionally, you can cast spare the dying cantrip Master: When you make a target bleed in this way
Master: The additional damage increases to 2d8, you heal a number of hit points equal to the damage
the range of Spare the Dying increases to 30ft and taken.
can be used as a bonus action also healing the Additionally, you can now cast hold monster once
target for an amount equal to your wisdom per Long rest as long as the creature has blood.
modifier, a creature can only be healed this way
Krag’wa The Loa of Strength
once per long rest.
Whilst attuned to Krag’wa once per short rest you
Additionally, you can cast Revivify Once per Long can cast Polymorph, however the only form you can
Rest choose the form of a 1hit point Frog
Akunda The Loa of Storms Additionally, your jump distance is doubled.
Whilst attuned to Akunda when you make a
Master: Your strength score increases by 2, to a
weapon attack with a weapon that has the thrown
maximum of 22
property, you can choose to make a creature within
10ft of the target to make a dexterity saving throw Additionally, once per long rest you can cast the
or suffer 1d6 lightning damage Enlarge / Reduce spell, however you can only cast
enlarge on yourself and the spell doesn’t require
Master: The lightning damage dealt increases to
concentration.
2d6 and can affect 3 creatures within 10ft of the
original target, also, the original target suffers an
additional 1d6 lightning damage.
Ogoun The Loa of War’
You can use your bonus action to make a weapon
attack or allow a willing creature within 30ft you
can see to make a weapon attack as their reaction
you can do this a number of times equal to your
proficiency bonus per short rest.
Master: This ability is no longer limited. To your
proficiency bonus per short rest.
Elartha The Loa of Spiders and Treachery
Whilst attuned to Elartha or a creature of your
choice you can see have advantage on stealth
checks additionally, the first attack you make
against a creature whilst hidden, must make a con
save or be poisoned til the end of their next turn. A
creature can’t be affected by this ability again until
you complete long rest.
Master: you permanently have advantage on
stealth checks in addition to two creatures of your
choice you can see, additionally whilst a target is
under the effect of your poison, they suffer an
additional d6 poison damage from all attacks

Hakkar The Loa of Blood

Whilst attuned to Hakkar as a reaction you can
choose to cause the last target you hit with a
weapon attack to make a constitution save or suffer
1d8 points of necrotic damage as they begin to
bleed.
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Creation References
The Following Tables will provide the list of Ability Languages of Azeroth
Boosts for each of the available Classes and Alliance
Backgrounds, In addition to their Normal features. Common: Humans  and all Alliance races
They will also describe the religions, languages and Darnassian: Night Elves
tool skills relevant to Azeroth Dwarven: Dwarves
Gnomish: Gnomes
Class List
Draenei: Draenei
Artificer: Intelligence Boost
Barbarian: Strength Boost Horde
Cleric: Wisdom Boost Orcish: Orcs and all Horde races
Druid: Wisdom Boost Zandali: Trolls
Fighter: Strength or Dexterity Boost Taur-ahe: Tauren
Gunslinger: Dexterity Boost Gutterspeak: Forsaken Undead
Magus: Boost is based on Order Chosen Thalassian: Blood & High Elves
Paladin: Strength Boost Other Languages
Ranger: Dexterity Boost Worgen: Gilnean 
Rogue: Dexterity Boost Goblin: Goblin
Scholar: Intelligence Boost Pandaren: Pandaren
Shaman: Wisdom Boost Draconic: Dragons
Sorcerer: Charisma Boost Eredun: Demons
Warlock: Charisma Boost Titan: Titans
Warlord: Dependant on Path chosen Kalimag: Elementals
Wizard: Intelligence Boost.
Background List Tools & Professions of Azeroth
The following backgrounds provide both of the If you obtain an Artisan tool proficiency from any of
ability boosts in addition to their normal bonuses your features replace them with the closest match
from this list if possible.
Background Boost 1 Boost 2
Acolyte Wisdom Wisdom Profession Description
Anthropologist Intelligence Wisdom Herbalism Locating powerful magical
Archaeologist Intelligence Constitution herbs and plants
Charlatan Charisma Dexterity Mining Mining ores, stones and Gems
City Watch Strength Wisdom which can be used for
Cloistered Intelligence Charisma crafting
Scholar Skinning Skin the corpses of creatures
Courtier Charisma Wisdom for hide, leather and scales
Criminal Dexterity Charisma Alchemy Mix Potions, oils, and Flask
Entertainer Charisma Charisma Blacksmithing Create weapons and armour
Faction Agent Wisdom Faction Dep. made of metal
Far Traveller Wisdom Dexterity Enchanting Provide powerful magical
Folk Hero Wisdom Constitution enhancements to a variety of
Guild Artisan Wisdom Charisma weapons and armour.
Haunted One Intelligence Constitution Engineering Create magical devices, guns,
Hermit Intelligence Wisdom Goggles, explosives and
Inheritor Wisdom Strength mechanical creatures.
Knight Strength Charisma Inscription Inscribe magical glyphs to
Noble Intelligence Charisma modify spells for casters,
Outlander Strength Wisdom additionally create scrolls,
Sage Intelligence Intelligence staffs and other arcane foci
Sailor Strength Wisdom Jewelcrafting Cut and polish gems which
Soldier Strength Constitution can be socketed into armour
Spy Dexterity Charisma and weapons to augment
their capabilities.
Urchin Constitution Dexterity
Leatherworkin Craft a variety of medium and
Slave (D&D:B) Constitution Constitution
 g light armour and some capes.
Tailoring Craft robes and other cloth-
based products including
magical hoods, slippers etc.
Archaology Detection and procurement
of powerful ancient artifacts
Cooking Combine ingredients into
food that can restore your
party and provide buffs.
Fishing Fish from lakes and rivers to
obtain food, and occasionally
sunken treasures.
First Aid Craft and apply non magical
healing and curatives.
Lockpicking Unlock, Chests, Doors,
lockboxes and disarm traps
Poisons Create poisons which can be
used to a variety of effects on
a target.
Riding Your ability to ride a variety
of mounts in different
environments. Separated into
various categories e.g.
Ground and Flying
Legion or the Burning Shadow) is a vast,
innumerable army of demons and corrupted races
who seek to destroy all life. The fallen Titan
Sargeras created it with the purpose of destroying
all world-souls in the universe in order to prevent
the void lords from corrupting them, which would
lead to the birth of a dark titan, a being of
unspeakable evil that would utterly dominate the
universe. The Legion is responsible for the
annihilation of countless species and some entire
planets across the Great Dark Beyond, and it
transcends all universes destroying their possible
worlds in the grand Burning Crusade. Thrice it has
invaded Azeroth and was only beaten back at a
terrible cost every time. Much of Azeroth's history
— including the First, Second, and Third War —
was due to the Legion's influence. It can be said that
the Legion is Azeroth's nemesis, since it caused the
Sundering of Kalimdor, corrupted the orcs and sent
them to invade Azeroth, created the Lich King, and
was the source of most of Azeroth's scars. Finally, it
should be noted that Azeroth is the only known
planet that the Legion has ever failed to conquer.

Deities of Azeroth
ANCESTOR WORSHIP
TENANTS
Ancestor worship has no set tenants save for that of
individual ancestors, as just as some shamans
negotiate with the spirits and channel their
ancestral echoes to utilize shamanistic abilities, so
exist dark shamans who bind and force the
elements to do their bidding.
REPRESENTATIVES
Elementals and spirit animals are often considered
representatives of shamanism. Shamanism
intersects with ancestor worship on many levels,
as the dance of the elements include the spirits of
earth, fire, air, water, and life.
BURNING LEGION
TENANTS
The Burning Legion believes that to purge the
cosmos of all life is better than to leave it ripped
apart by the Void, for they believe no other force
can stop the Void, but they despise all others.
REPRESENTATIVES
The demons of the Burning Legion and other races
so suffused with fel magic that they are no different
from demons. The Burning Legion (simply the
DRUIDISM AND ELUNE
PRIESTHOOD
TENANTS
Respect for the wilds, reverence of Wild Gods, with
Elune as a prime among them.
REPRESENTATIVES
Fey and beings from the Emerald Dream Druidism
and the Priesthood of Elune is a spiritual path:
firstly, acknowledging and honouring each spirit as
an individual life; secondly honouring the Wild
Gods, which is headed by the Moon Goddess Elune
(known to the Tauren as Mu'sha), the only true
deity on Azeroth. Druidism is historically tied to
worshipping Elune and the rest of the Wild Gods,
and both faiths are close enough to be considered
one. The druids and priestesses seek guidance —
or interference — from the spirits, asking the small
spirits for small tasks and entreating Elune or one
of the other wise and powerful spirits of the forests
for more significant tasks. They see their forests as
havens for living spirits, and as such are bound to
defend them. It has become the highest priority for
the Cenarion Circle to heal the corruption of their
precious forests caused by the demonic and undead
invasion of the Third War. As the spirits have
served them for thousands of years, the druids
seek to give back to the spirits by healing the very
living woods.
FORGOTTEN SHADOW
TENANTS
The three virtues of the Forgotten Shadow are
death (where death is the gateway to ascension,
but must be balanced with life), compassion
(though often reserved for other cultists, the
forgotten shadow believes that bettering the self
positively influences the universe in a positive
cycle), and ascension (where the follower of the
forgotten shadow gains the power to transcend
death, becoming invulnerable, invincible and
eternal. In essence, he becomes a god.)
REPRESENTATIVES
The cult is acknowledged only in the lands of the
Forsaken. The Cult of Forgotten Shadows (or Cult of
the Forgotten Shadow) is a group considered
heretical by most, who believe that dark energy
practitioners are just as vital to the survival of life
and reality (which they call "the Shadow") as
wielders of the Light. The cult preaches balance,
mandating that shadow priests must never forget
the dangers of falling too deep into the dark
energies they manipulate, for it is often too hard to
find one's way back to the Shadow from the deep
reaches of the darkness. Those who upset the
balance end up mad, or worse, serving the Void
Lords. The Cult of Forgotten Shadow teaches that
the Forsaken of Azeroth were too weak to ascend.
Their undead state is a curse brought on by that
weakness. Once the Forsaken learn to master
themselves and control the world around them,
they shake off that curse and become what they
always should have been.
HOLY LIGHT
TENANTS
The three virtues of the Holy Light are respect
(where one must respect all that is, and the
connections things share with one another in the
universe), compassion (as a follower of the holy
light believes that bettering the universe benefits
himself in return as a positive cycle), and tenacity
(training under the Holy Light that weeds out the
unfaithful, for true dedication takes years, and
positivity prevents time eroding an adherent’s will).
In some respects, it can be described as divine
humanism.
REPRESENTATIVES
Naaru, providing healing and protection The holy
light whispers and grants power to those who
follow their ideals, regardless if they show the same
alignment as the entity itself. In a dark world with
few good forces, the holy light is one of the few
shining sources of goodness in the world, with its
representatives. The Holy Mark is an upright line
middling two half-circles one pointing up, and one
pointing down (or as the Celtic Cross without the
middle line).
LICH KING
TENANTS
The Lich King has no real tenants but idolizing him
as a paragon of mastery over death led to the
development of the priesthood of the Forgotten
Shadow. The Lich King himself desires complete
dominion over Azeroth and banishing the Burning
Legion from it. Whether the army he builds is to
stand against the Void Lords’ attempts to take over
the planet and conquer the world-spirit Azeroth for
himself is known only to him.
REPRESENTATIVES
The Scourge and the Cult of the Damned Created
initially as the precursor to an invasion by the
Burning Legion after their previous failures, the
Scourge broke free from their demonic masters and
aided in the Legion’s defeat at Mount Hyjal in the
Third War. Under the iron rule of the dread Lich
King, a being formed of Ner’zhul (the former orc
shaman and warchief of the Shadowmoon clan) and
Arthas Menethil (the former human paladin and
crown prince of Lordaeron), the Scourge built up
their power base on the Arctic continent of
Northrend. Their influence spreads throughout
Northrend, as well as the Plaguelands in northern
Lordaeron and southern Quel’Thalas, and even
Kalimdor to a small degree. A terrifying and
insidious enemy, the Scourge remains perhaps the
most dangerous threat to the world of Azeroth.
TITANS
TENANTS
The virtues of titans are order (banishing chaos and
ordering the Great Dark Beyond), compassion
(imbuing their power and protecting lesser races
until they reach their full potential), and
preservation (destroying corruptive influences
such as Old Gods, Void Lords, and demons of all
kinds).
REPRESENTATIVES
The creations of the Titans are usually considered
their representatives. Although most are missing in
Azeroth, there are yet relics left from the primordial
days where Titans visited the planet. The titans are
a race of colossal, planet-sized cosmic beings,
composed of arcane magic and the primordial
matter from which the universe was born. They
roamed across the cosmos like walking worlds,
imbued with the raw power of creation itself. The
titans used this incredible force to find and awaken
others of their kind. Hailing from the far reaches of
the cosmos, they shaped and brought life and order
to countless worlds across the Great Dark Beyond.
They were described as perfect and majestic beings
who are akin to gods. Knowledge of them is very
scarce, and there are more legends and theories of
them than facts, with the only ones who have an
inkling of their powers (or even their existence) are
beings the Titans directly interacted with eons ago,
such as the leaders of the Dragon flights, the Old
Gods, and the Titans’ creations (such as the
Earthen). Unknown to most in Azeroth, the Titans
are heavily tied to the cosmic force known as the
arcane. In fact, it is their very lifeblood, for the
original Well of Eternity, an enormous lake of
volatile arcane energies, was literally the literal
blood of Azeroth's world-soul. They are also
uniquely susceptible to fel magic. A world-soul is
the name given to the spirit of a titan. The first and
most vulnerable stage of a titan's life, world-souls
are powerful, nascent titan souls who originate as
masses of energy spun out into the cosmos at the
moment of its creation, eventually finding comfort
in the warmth of a sun. In time, a planet coalesces
around the newly formed world-soul, protecting it
as it grows. These nascent titan souls exist within
the fiery cores of a small number of worlds
scattered throughout the Great Dark Beyond; there
they slumber for ages, suffusing the planets they
inhabit with Spirit energy as generations of life live
and die upon them, before eventually awakening as
living worlds, and emerging as titans. Azeroth is
one such world, and the titan within it is feared to
possibly be the greatest titan of all, should he
awaken.
VOID LORDS
TENANTS
Polar opposite of the Holy Light
REPRESENTATIVES
The Old Gods and their servants the void lords are
monstrous entities composed of pure shadow
energy who dwell within the Void, a terrifying and
nightmarish outer realm. Merciless and cruel
beyond imagination, they seek only to twist reality
into a realm of eternal torment, and ultimately to
devour all matter and energy and the universe
itself. However, only the most powerful of the void
lords can actually manifest in the physical universe,
and only for limited amounts of time for their
energies quickly seep into nothingness. They thus
must consume untold amounts of matter and
energy to maintain their presence.in their struggle
to impose dominion over reality, they conflicted
with the Titans, and, lacking the power to subdue or
dominate them, have targeted them in their infancy,
corrupting still-sleeping World-souls. Void Lords
send seeds of corruption and create servitor beings
in other realms, creating the Old Gods, monstrous
beings of ancient power that spread across a
World-soul’s surface, eventually corrupting the
Titan sleeping within into rising as a Dark Titan
who serves the Void Lords. The Void Lords are a
font of shadow power, being what could be
considered the true embodiment of the Forgotten
Shadow’s ideals. However, that is not the only
interpretation. Followers of the Forgotten Shadow
may wish to struggle against the wills of the Void
Lords and the Old Gods, just as the practitioners of
fel magic may struggle against the influence of the
Burning Legion. Perhaps, when all is said and done,
the Forgotten Shadow is able to distance itself as a
philosophy from its origin as an expression of the
Void Lords’ will.
VOODOO AND THE LOA
TENANTS
Voodoo is a type of nature worship, where
sacrifices and cannibalism intertwine. It is a type of
dark magic that keeps high reverence for nature
and its wilds such as animals. While the practice
can be dangerous, it is known to greatly benefit its
practitioners. Trolls specifically, have always been
followers of this ancient craft. Those trolls who
practice the voodoo magics hold it to high regard
and are a very important part of troll society. While
it is a form of magic, it is only an extension of its
masters, the Loa spirit
REPRESENTATIVES
Shadow Hunters, Troll High Priests (discipline
priests), and Witch Doctors Voodoo and Loa
worship is a syncretic faith, mixing elements of
Druidism (following the Wild Gods, except Elune)
and Ancestor Worship (venerating ancestors who
are now immortal in the Shadowlands, such as
Bwonsamdi and Lukou). Followers of the Loa and
users of voodoo worship the Wild Gods directly,
except Elune, instead admiring the savagery and
viciousness of the ancient beings. All Wild gods are
Loa, but not all Loa are Wild gods, however, as the
Loa spirits such as Bwonsamdi and other various
Loa resembling spirits of trolls have no connection
to the Wild gods or the Emerald Dream. They are in
fact, ancient and powerful troll ancestors that now
live in the Shadow Lands. Not all trolls that die
become Loa. What makes a troll spirit a loa is a
mystery, though it is speculated that it has some
thing to do with the amount and type of magics they
acquired during life. There are several known Loa,
including but not limited to the following

 Hakkar the Blood God

 Shirvallah, the Tiger.

 Rhunok, the Arctic Bear.

 Lukou, Loa of Healing and Respite.

 Ogoun,

 Loa of War

 Dambala, Loa of serpents and treachery.

 Bwonsamdi, Loa of the cemeteries and the

restful sleep of the dead.

 Shango, Controller of the Realm of Storms.

 Zanza, worshiped by the Zandalar Tribe.

 Gonk the Great Hunter is an ancient spirit

Zandalarian tales.