Lord of the Clans, Christie Golden
Lord of the Clans focuses on the orc warchief Thrall, tracing his beginnings as an infant raised by humans to his eventual efforts to free other enslaved orcs. A prized possession of Aedelas Blackmoore of Durnholde, Thrall was raised to lead an army of orcs on Blackmoore's behalf. However Thrall breaks free after years of training and use as a slave and gladiator to seek out his heritage and reclaim his destiny.
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| Blackmoore | Aedelas | Once tall and handsome, with black hair that fell to his shoulders. In charge of Durnholde, Blackmoore rose through the ranks quickly due to his prowess against orcs. Became even more famous after raising a captured orc he named Thrall. | Quest | Cycle of Hatred |
| Doomhammer | Orgrim | one of the greatest orc chieftains | Item, Realm | |
| Drek'Thar | orc shaman; Frostwolf clan | NPC | ||
| Foxton | Taretha | Blond haired, blue eyed mistress of Blackmoore, daughter of Tammis. Assisted in Thrall's escape from Blackmoore, this betrayal did her in years later. (deceased) | Quest, Item | |
| Thrall | Described as large. Warchief of the Horde; major character in Lord of the Clans. Raised with humans from infancy, later escaped to find his family with the assistance of Taretha Foxton. Struck alliance with Jaina Proudmoore after wars with the Burning Legion. | NPC, Realm | Cycle of Hatred, Of Blood and Honor |
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| Draka | Mate of Durotan, mother of Thrall (deceased) | NPC, Realm | ||
| Durotan | Father of Thrall, chieftain of the Frostwolf clan, exiled (deceased) | Realm | Of Blood and Honor | |
| Foxton | Clannia | Fair-haired, apple cheeked wife of Tammis. Served in Blackmoore's kitchens. Wet-nursed the dying orc-baby Thrall. Mother of Taretha and Faralyn. | none | |
| Foxton | Faralyn | Son of Tammis, died of a fever as a young child. Youngest child of the Foxton household. (deceased) | none | |
| Foxton | Tammis | Personal servant to Aedalas Blackmoore. | none | |
| Gray Lady | Taretha Foxton's horse. | none | ||
| Greekik | Orc attendant of Major Remka. | none | ||
| Hult | One of the party who captured Thrall under Major Lorin Remka's command. | none | ||
| Iskar | advisor to Grom Hellscream | none | ||
| Kelgar | Orc in the internment camp Thrall was taken to. | none | ||
| Krakis | Orc in the internment camp Thrall was taken to. | none | ||
| Langston | Blackmoore's second in command, not known for prowess in battle. Captured temporarily by Thrall and his orcs. | none | ||
| Nightsong | Sleek black horse owned by Aedalas Blackmoore. | none | ||
| Rekshak | Orc leader of party that takes Thrall to Grom Hellscream. | none | ||
| Sergeant | Well over six feet with bright red hair and a beard, wears a hoop in one ear. Ever tough, he challenges his recruits to try to knock out his earring, which earns them the right to beat him to a pulp. He provides military training for Thrall, and becomes vital to the defense of Durnholde. | none | ||
| Skisson | Jaramid | A kind, fussy man. Tutor to Taretha Foxton when she was a youngster. He also tutored Thrall. | none | |
| Snowsong | Thrall's wolf. | none | ||
| Tragg | Orc that takes Thrall to Grom Hellscream. | none | ||
| Waryk | Another soldier responsible for capturing Thrall under Major Lorin Remka's command. | none | ||
| Wise-ear | Drek'Thar's wolf. | none |
