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| image = Garrosh_Hellscream_Small.jpg
{| style="{{{{{1|{{If|{{Equal|{{PAGENAME}}|Fel Iron Ore}}|then=tooltipcss|else=Smalltooltipcss}}}}}}}"
 
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| name = Garrosh Hellscream
| colspan=2 | {{Common|Fel Iron Ore}}
 
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| gender = Male
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| titles = {{C-inline}} Warchief of the Horde, <br />{{Wotlk-inline}} Overlord of the Warsong Offensive, Leader of the Horde Expedition,<br />{{Bc-inline}}Son of Hellscream
| colspan=2 | Sells for {{s|10}} to vendors
 
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| race = Mag'har
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|creature=Humanoid
| colspan=2 | Item Level 60
 
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| level = ?? (Boss)
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| character = [[Warrior]]
{{Icon |INV_Ore_FelIron.png|20}}
 
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| health = 103,100,000
'''Fel Iron Ore''' is mined from Fel Iron [[vein]]s, with a minimum [[mining]] skill of 300.
 
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| affiliation = [[Horde]], [[Mag'har]], [[Warsong Offensive]]
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| faction = Horde
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| aggro = {{aggro|-1|1}}
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| occupation = Warchief of the [[Horde]] and chieftain of the [[Warsong clan]], formerly leader of the [[Horde Expedition]], Overlord of the [[Warsong Offensive]], Master of [[Warsong Hold]], personal advisor to Thrall, and leader of the Mag'har
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| status = Alive
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| location = [[Grommash Hold]], [[Orgrimmar]], and various other locations throughout Azeroth (see Locations)
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| relatives = [[Grom Hellscream|Grom]] (father)
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}}
   
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:''"On blood-soaked fields of battle, frigid winds carried the proud warrior's screams. In war he won the hearts of his people, and in return he shall guide their future."''
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:—Pride of the Horde<ref>http://fortune.worldofwarcraft.com/ World of Warcraft: Cataclysm - Your Fortune Awaits</ref>
   
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'''Garrosh Hellscream''' is the current [[Warchief]] of the [[Horde]], chosen by [[Thrall]] to succeed him in the wake of the [[Shattering]]. He is the son of [[Grom Hellscream]], a former chieftain of the [[Warsong clan]], who freed the [[orc]]s from their demonic curse by killing [[pit lord]] [[Mannoroth]]. With the [[Dark Portal Opens|reopening of the Dark Portal]], Garrosh was invited into the Horde by Thrall himself, quickly advancing to the position of personal advisor of the Warchief. Garrosh led the [[Warsong Offensive|Horde troops]] into [[Northrend]].
==Source==
 
'''Fel Iron Veins''' are found throughout [[Outlands]].
 
   
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Garrosh is well-known for his fierce hatred of the [[Alliance]] and frequently expresses his desire for the Horde to go to war with its rival faction - a notion Thrall has always opposed. Now that Garrosh leads the Horde, however, he is now free to conduct affairs as he sees fit.
'''Fel Iron Veins''' are reported by far most commonly in
 
[[Hellfire Peninsula]]. They are also fairly commonly reported in
 
[[Zangarmarsh]], [[Terokkar Forest]], and [[Nagrand]], but do appear
 
elsewhere.
 
   
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==Biography==
=== Also found in Fel Iron Veins ===
 
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===Beyond the Dark Portal===
* (1-4) [[Mote of Fire]] (12%)
 
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* (1-4) [[Mote of Earth]] (12%)
 
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During the [[Beyond the Dark Portal|human invasion]] of [[Draenor]], many [[Mag'har]] - the uncorrupted orcs who settled in [[Garadar]], a stronghold in [[Nagrand]] - were ill due to the [[red pox]]. Garrosh was among them.
* [[Eternium Ore]] (1.2%)
 
   
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[[Kargath Bladefist]] visited them at [[Garadar]] in search of warriors to aid him. Garrosh asked him about [[Grom Hellscream|his father]], and wanted to fight with him, but Kargath ignored him at first, calling the Mag'har weaklings and not orcs any more, and they could do the Horde a favor by dying.
The following [[gem]]s may also be found while mining Fel Iron Veins.
 
Collectively, a gem appears about 3% of the time.
 
* [[Deep Peridot]]
 
* [[Blood Garnet]]
 
* [[Shadow Draenite]]
 
* [[Flame Spessarite]]
 
* [[Azure Moonstone]]
 
* [[Golden Draenite]]
 
* [[Living Ruby]]
 
* [[Noble Topaz]]
 
* [[Star of Elune]]
 
* [[Dawnstone]]
 
* [[Nightseye]]
 
* [[Talasite]]
 
   
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Later on Garrosh asked [[Greatmother Geyah]] about his father, but the answer caused him to enter a deep depression.{{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as BtDP - but what page? -->
   
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===The Burning Crusade===
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[[File:Garrosh Hellscream.jpg|thumb|Garrosh in Nagrand]]
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Garrosh became an important chief among the [[Mag'har]]. He was aided by [[Jorin Deadeye]], son of the [[Bleeding Hollow Clan|Bleeding Hollow]] clan's former chieftain, [[Kilrogg Deadeye]]. When our heroes first meet Garrosh, he is sullen, pessimistic, even depressed. Undoubtedly he is worried about the health of his clan's matriarch, [[Greatmother Geyah]], who is ill. Garrosh knows that when she dies, he may be expected to lead the [[Mag'har]], and that troubles him as well. Garrosh believes himself fated to repeat his father's mistakes.
   
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A great and fearsome warrior, Grom Hellscream lusted for power. Despite his awareness of this weakness, Grom nevertheless drank [[Mannoroth]]'s blood, which made him stronger and fiercer, but also damned Grom and other orcs to servitude under Mannoroth.
== Fel Iron Ore as an ingredient ==
 
   
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Early on, it is clear Garrosh is ashamed of his father. The last news Garrosh had of his father was that he (Grom) had drank the blood. Everything that transpired after this event is initially unknown to Garrosh. Indeed, Garrosh does not learn of his father's heroic death until [[Thrall]] arrives in Nagrand and re-enacts events for Garrosh's benefit. Learning that his father had eventually overcome his weakness for power &ndash; Grom gave his life so that the orcs would be free of demonic influence &ndash; Garrosh appears to gain strength and confidence, believing he is no longer fated to fail himself and his people.
=== [[Smelting]] ([[Mining]]) ===
 
* [[Smelt fel iron]] - requires mining skill 300
 
** 2 ore are converted by into 1 [[Fel Iron Bar]] at a [[forge]]
 
   
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===Theramore Peace Summit===
=== [[Prospecting]] ([[Jewelcrafting]]) ===
 
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'''Fel Iron Ore''' can be prospected by Jewelcrafters with a skill of 275, resulting in:
 
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[[Thrall]] brought with him Garrosh Hellscream back to [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]] to be his advisor. Later on the retired gladiator master [[Rehgar Earthfury]] also became one of Thrall's advisors. Rehgar and Garrosh had a great discussion: while Garrosh wanted to destroy the Alliance, who he considers the Horde's enemies, and take Azeroth for their own; Reghar wanted to remain open to diplomacy with the Alliance and conserve their treaty of non-agression with [[Theramore]].
* [[Fel Iron Powder]] (100%)
 
* [[Deep Peridot]]
 
* [[Golden Draenite]]
 
* [[Flame Spessarite]]
 
* [[Azure Moonstone]]
 
* [[Blood Garnet]]
 
* [[Shadow Draenite]]
 
* [[Nightseye]]
 
   
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When Thrall decided to go to a new meeting with the human King [[Varian Wrynn|Varian]], he brought with him his two advisors Rehgar and Garrosh and some [[Kor'kron]]. Reghar recommended Thrall not to bring Garrosh with them but the Warchief thought it would be a good idea as it would help Garrosh to re-think his attitude toward the humans.
== Fel Iron Ore in quests ==
 
* {{questlong|neutral|61|Outland Sucks!}}
 
** 5 Fel Iron Ore is part of the reward.
 
   
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Garrosh alongside Thrall traveled in a zeppelin to [[Theramore]], where Varian and Thrall had a peaceful discussion with an eye toward mutual gain; though Garrosh thought it better for the Horde to take what they needed by force rather than exchange their resources. They first talked of their pasts and then discussed resource problems, like the Horde's war against the night elves for lumber. Varian offered to provide Thrall's people with the lumber and in exchange the Warchief offered copper and exotic hides in return. Varian had to leave early as [[Goldshire]] and [[Southshore]] were said to be under simultaneous distress by the Scourge. Upon exiting Theramore, the [[Twilight's Hammer clan]] invaded the city. After catching a glimpse of [[Garona]], Varian thought that Thrall had sent her to assassinate him as the [[Shadow Council]] had done to [[Llane Wrynn|his father]]. After a time battling, the Twilight's Hammer's casualties began to rise. [[Med'an]] then entered to protect his mother, and in seeing this, the cultists appointed their attention to the kidnapping of Med'an, while leaving Garona to die. Garrosh accused the Alliance of plotting the attack in an attempt to lure him and Thrall into a trap while Varian blamed the Horde; specifically Garrosh. Though tempers flared between Varian and Garrosh, Thrall and Garrosh left Theramore peacefully. Garrosh however felt that Varian had insulted the orcs' honor and that by leaving peacefully the orcs were losing face at the summit.
== Notes ==
 
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===Wrath of the Lich King===
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[[File:Garrosh.jpg|thumb|Garrosh Hellscream in Warsong Hold.]]
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[[File:Garrosh in Icecrown Citadel.jpg|thumb|right|Garrosh in Icecrown Citadel]]
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Garrosh travels to [[Orgrimmar]] to meet with [[Thrall]], [[Sylvanas Windrunner|Lady Sylvanas Windrunner]], [[Varok Saurfang|High Overlord Saurfang]], [[Grand Apothecary Putress]] and [[Rehgar Earthfury]] to discuss what to do about the [[Scourge]]. After consulting Saurfang and the spirits, Thrall favored a more cautious approach to dealing with the Scourge: an advance scouting party to the frozen continent before committing troops, as well as meeting with [[Jaina Proudmoore]] to find out what the [[Alliance]] were planning to do about the [[Lich King]].<ref name=scourgeinvasion/> Garrosh however, felt that dealing with the Alliance would put the Horde in danger and wanted to take the Horde's armies and conquer the humans and then march to [[Northrend]] and crush the Scourge; advocating that the Horde should rule all of Azeroth.<ref name=comic20/> Thrall, irritated by Garrosh's recklessness and bold challenges to his authority, answered that the humans were not a threat<ref name=comic20/> and that he would not underestimate the Lich King by walking blindly into a Scourge trap.<ref name=scourgeinvasion/> Thrall then provoked Garrosh to challenge him to a duel by saying that he would not make the same mistakes as his father, [[Grom Hellscream]]. Frustrated with his leader's apparent lack of action and the insults to his father, Garrosh challenged Thrall to a duel in the [[Ring of Valor]] to settle the matter.<ref name=scourgeinvasion/><ref name=comic20/>
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The two orcs fought for some time until it seemed Garrosh had gained the upper hand.<ref name=scourgeinvasion/> He began to taunt Thrall, but the battle was interrupted by a [[Herald of the Lich King]] threatening [[Orgrimmar]] with destruction.<ref name=scourgeinvasion/> Hearing this, Thrall used [[Chain Lightning]] on Garrosh<ref name=comic20/> and both left the ring, with Thrall telling the younger Hellscream that they would settle their dispute later.<ref name=scourgeinvasion/><ref name=comic20/> The city was attacked by countless [[abomination]]s and [[frost wyrm]]s<ref name=scourgeinvasion/> and a few [[death knight]]s.<ref name=comic20/>
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Thrall and Garrosh led the forces of the Horde in repelling the Scourge attack, with the help of Saurfang, Sylvanas,<ref name=scourgeinvasion/> Reghar,<ref name=comic20/> the city defenders, and some [[adventurer]]s. After the Scourge assault force had been dealt with, Garrosh asked to be sent to Northrend again. This time, Thrall agreed and ordered Saurfang to begin preparations for war.<ref name=scourgeinvasion/>
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Garrosh Hellscream was named Overlord of the [[Warsong Offensive]], the main army of the [[Horde Expedition]] to [[Northrend]]. He resides at [[Warsong Hold]] in the [[Borean Tundra]], on Northrend's western coast.
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Unlike his appearance in Nagrand, where he was downtrodden and apathetic, Garrosh is much more hotblooded and reckless in his role as Horde commander in Northrend. His chief advisor, [[Varok Saurfang|High Overlord Saurfang]] - who drank from the same chalice that corrupted [[Grom Hellscream]] - warns against Garrosh's savage tactics, fearing a resurgence of the bloodlust that had dominated the Horde prior to the death of Mannoroth. The two often spar over tactical decisions, particularly in regards to supply lines between the Hold and the Forsaken forces in [[Howling Fjord]]. Even if he disagrees with Saurfang, Garrosh appears to have at least a grudging respect for the old warrior. When Saurfang warns Garrosh that if he goes too far against the [[Alliance]] and lead their people down a "dark path", Saurfang threatens to kill Garrosh himself. Garrosh neither questions nor challenges Varok of whether he would actually carry out his threat but sarcastically questions how he managed to survive so long without falling victim to his guilt and sense of morality.
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Despite Saurfang's warning, Garrosh seems to have appointed commanders and be conducting the war in such a manner as to focus strongly on battling the Alliance. In particular, [[Conqueror Krenna]], the commander at [[Conquest Hold]] in the [[Grizzly Hills]], bucks completely the war with the Scourge in favor of making war with the Alliance. Like Garrosh, she is hotblooded to the point of recklessness in pursuing the Alliance, so much so that she must be deposed by [[Gorgonna]], an underling at Conquest Hold. The commander of [[Orgrim's Hammer]] above Icecrown is also concerned with defeating the Alliance in Icecrown, and even ''within'' [[Icecrown Citadel]], the Horde faces off against the Alliance, as the [[Skybreaker]] and Orgrim's Hammer do battle as well.
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[[Thrall]] and Garrosh were summoned urgently to [[Dalaran]] to speak with the leader [[Rhonin]]. Arriving before the human King [[Varian Wrynn]] has departed, Garrosh and the king proceed to skirmish in the [[Violet Citadel]], but Rhonin halts the fight with a magical shield before harm comes to either. Rhonin suggests that the [[Horde]] and [[Alliance]] work together against the new threat of [[Yogg-Saron]] in [[Ulduar]], but Garrosh and Varian are partisan to the idea and Wrynn is portalled out. Garrosh expresses the opinion that a ''true'' Warchief would never partner himself with cowards.<ref>[http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/underdev/3p1/index.xml#ulduartrailer Ulduar Official Trailer]</ref>
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====Crusaders' Coliseum====
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Garrosh, alongside Thrall, is in attendance at the new [[Crusaders' Coliseum]] in Icecrown, surrounded by various champions and representatives of the Horde. Garrosh requests that Tirion uses warriors of the Horde to challenge the [[Adventurer|heroes]] in the tournament and to show the strength of the Horde.
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====Icecrown Citadel====
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As of [[patch 3.3.2]], Garrosh can be found at [[Light's Hammer]] inside [[Icecrown Citadel (instance)|Icecrown Citadel]]. He provides the [[Hellscream's Warsong]] buff for Horde raiding parties. If you speak to him and tell him he is not needed, you will need to reset the instance (provided you are not already saved to it) in order to gain the buff again.
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===Cataclysm===
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[[File:GarroshCata.jpg|thumb|Garrosh Hellscream's New Model]]
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''Growing up, Garrosh only knew his father, Grom Hellscream, by the stories that cast him as the one who had doomed his people. But after learning of Grom's redemption and heroic sacrifice to free the orcs from demonic corruption once and for all, Garrosh embraced his father's legacy as a fearless warrior and natural leader. At times, Garrosh's renewed zeal has put him at odds with the Horde's warchief. Frustrated by Thrall's decision to scout Northrend instead of mobilizing the Horde right away, Garrosh challenged the warchief to a duel in the Ring of Valor, but an assault by the Lich King's minions cut their bout short. Garrosh and the warchief still have some unfinished business... and Garrosh's hot-headed recklessness is fast becoming a concern to those who know the inherent danger in a Hellscream's fury.''<ref>{{ref web|url=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/cataclysm/features/lore.html|title=World of Warcraft: Cataclysm - Features - Lore|accessdate=2009-10-11}}</ref>
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Thrall will send new [[goblin]] players to meet with Garrosh after they leave the [[Lost Isles]].
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[[File:Gift of Gorehowl.jpg|thumb|Garrosh receives Gorehowl from Thrall]]
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After Thrall steps down to join the [[Earthen Ring]] in stabilizing a world devastated by the [[Shattering]], Garrosh is named to succeed him as Warchief of the Horde - at first on a temporary basis (Garrosh even refers to himself as "acting Warchief" on at least one occasion), by ''Cataclysm'' it becomes clear that Garrosh's ascension is permanent. Thrall also gives him [[Gorehowl]], the axe of Grom Hellscream, which he wields in-game as leader of the Horde. Garrosh has also received a new model as of [[Patch 4.0.1]].
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Now in charge, Garrosh evicts the majority of non-orc and non-tauren NPCs from central Orgrimmar, believing only they possess the strength to truly defend the city. However, every race is still accounted for and while being a tough leader, Garrosh sees value in all the races that belong to the Horde and uses them to the best of that value.<ref>[[World of Warcraft: The Magazine Issue 1]], pg 19</ref> He also begins remodeling the city with dark metal, similar to [[Warsong Hold]] and other Horde bases in Northrend.<ref>[[Forum:Cataclysm in PC Gamer UK (Nov 09)]]</ref> At Blizzard's Comic-Con 2010 panel, it was revealed that a story was in production that would delve into the complicated relationship between Thrall and Garrosh, explaining exactly where Thrall's faith in him comes from; the story will be available to read for free on the official website.<ref>Comic-Con 2010</ref>
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Garrosh's ascension to the Warchief's throne has been applauded by the orcs, but is less than popular with the other races of the Horde, including the two closest allies of the orcs. [[Vol'jin]], chieftain of the [[Darkspear tribe]], absolutely despises Garrosh, condemning him as a warmonger and believes that his status as the son of Hellscream and as a hero of the [[war against the Lich King]] was the only reason that Thrall chose Garrosh to succeed him. Most vehement in his opposition to Garrosh's ascension, practically from the start, was [[Cairne Bloodhoof]], High Chieftain of the tauren. [[Sylvanas Windrunner]], Dark Lady of the [[Forsaken]], also seems to have a low opinion of the new Warchief, referring to him as an "ogre-headed buffoon".<ref>[[Quest:The Warchief Cometh|The Warchief Cometh]]</ref>
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[[File:Cairne's death.JPG|thumb|Cairne is defeated by Garrosh in a duel to the death.]]
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Things eventually came to a head between Garrosh and Cairne when the tauren leader issued a ''mak'gora'', challenging Garrosh for leadership of the Horde - to which Garrosh, with Cairne's agreement, upped the ante by making it a duel to the death. Unbeknownst to Garrosh or Cairne until it was too late, [[Magatha Grimtotem]] - elder crone of the [[Grimtotem tribe]] and Cairne's chief rival - had poisoned Gorehowl while invoking her "blessing" upon it. A small wound from the axe caused the poison to enter Cairne's system and leave him practically defenseless, so that Garrosh's next strike kills the tauren chieftain. Horrified, Garrosh soon learns of Magatha's treachery when word reaches Orgrimmar of the Grimtotem uprising that took control of Mulgore, and Magatha requests Garrosh's assistance in putting down the forces of Cairne's son and heir, [[Baine Bloodhoof|Baine]]. Garrosh was infuriated at how rumors begun spreading that he was the one who poisoned Gorehowl, as his very honor was at stake. Garrosh's reply was to wish Magatha a slow and painful death, before sending forces to aid Baine in retaking Thunder Bluff. Meeting Baine in Thousand Needles after, Garrosh insists that he had nothing to do with Magatha's treachery, and receives the grudging loyalty of the new High Chieftain.
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In the [[Stonetalon Mountains]] after Garrosh "dismisses" [[Overlord Krom'gar]] he learns the art of mercy from [[High Chieftain Cliffwalker]].
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Garrosh personally spearheads the assault into the [[Twilight Highlands]], organizing an impressive air fleet to obliterate the [[Twilight's Hammer]] cult, and claim the land for the Horde. After giving an inspiring speech to this effect, Garrosh is informed of an Alliance fleet nestled below- and orders his air support to destroy them. However, this backfires when -due to treachery from within- the Horde fleet is ambushed, undefended, by [[Deathwing]] and his twilight drakes. Though Garrosh is personally able to fend one such drake off, his ship itself suffers massive damage and falls into the ocean below. The remainder of the fleet suffers a similar fate, crashing down into the sea. Garrosh himself is considered missing in action.
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Without Garrosh's direct leadership, the Horde turns to the neighbouring [[Dragonmaw Clan]] to strike up an alliance. After failed negotiations with their master, [[Overlord Mor'ghor]], the Horde forces join a Dragonmaw rebellion led by [[Warlord Zaela]], successfully dethroning Mor'ghor and his [[fel orc]]s. Garrosh, who had survived the crash, arrives at [[Dragonmaw Port]] and officially inducts Zaela and the Dragonmaw into the Horde.
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With the assault on the Highlands going well, Garrosh turns his attention inwards- and learns that the earlier ambush was a result of treachery at the hands of [[Sauranok the Mystic]], who had thrown his lot in with the Twilight's Hammer. Garrosh quickly disposes of the treacherous Sauranok with the player's assistance.
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==Tactics==
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The battle with Garrosh is arguably the most difficult of all the faction leaders, a major factor being his strategic position. At face value, the several entrances to Orgrimmar can seem appealing to a would-be raid, though Grommash Hold itself has been moved to the most populated area of Orgrimmar- leaving Garrosh flanked by a large amount of Horde players at almost all times. Garrosh's lack of elite guards is compensated by the [[Warchief's Herald]] that pulls with him, and the small amount of space allocated for the fight- leaving most of the raid susceptible to [[AOE]] and easy [[crowd control]] from Horde players, most deadly being chain [[fear]]s on healers or tanks.
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Garrosh has a number of powerful abilities in his arsenal. In addition to a melee [[cleave]], he possesses a [[bladestorm]]-like ability which slows his movement speed by 50%, dealing roughly 15000 damage to everyone in the vicinity every second, for six seconds total. Garrosh also uses berserker charge, dealing roughly 17k damage and knocking back the target by 15 yards. He also makes use of a [[shockwave]] ability with an impressive range, dealing around 17k damage to all enemies to his front and stunning them for 5 seconds.
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The fight with Garrosh is highly unpredictable due to the immediate outside interference. The near constant threat of a large Horde defense force can make or break the attempt, and a wipe can be incredibly difficult to recover from.
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The best way to deal with Garrosh is to strike at a time where Orgrimmar's player traffic will be lowest, and downing him as fast as possible within Grommash hold. Pulling him outside is ill advised, as the Horde will become even more aware of their Warchief's predicament, and a massive wave of constant guard spawns in addition to this can prove disastrous.
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Time is a factor with most city leaders, and Garrosh is perhaps the most notable example as to why.
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==Locations==
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Garrosh can be found in the following locations:
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*[[Garadar]], [[Nagrand]] (leader of the Mag'har)
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===Wrath of the Lich King===
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*[[Warsong Hold]], [[Borean Tundra]] (master of the Hold)
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*[[Argent Tournament Grounds]], [[Icecrown]] (arriving with Thrall to observe the tournament)
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*[[Crusaders' Coliseum]]: [[Trial of the Champion]] and [[Trial of the Crusader]] (observes the battles in the arena, and sends his champions to fight the Alliance during the [[Faction Champions]] event)
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*[[Light's Hammer]], [[Icecrown Citadel (instance)|Icecrown Citadel]] (provides the [[Hellscream's Warsong]] buff for the Horde; [[patch 3.3.2]])
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*[[Grommash Hold]], [[Orgrimmar]] (Warchief of the Horde)
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*[[Forsaken High Command]], [[Silverpine Forest]] (arriving to observe the inclusion of the [[Val'kyr]] into Forsaken ranks)
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*[[Cliffwalker Post]], [[Stonetalon Mountains]] (punishing one of his high-ranked members for being dishonorable during {{quest|To Be Horde...}})
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== Garrosh's armor ==
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{{Speculation}}
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As of Patch 4.0.3a, Mannoroth's skull has been moved to Grommash Hold in Orgrimmar's Valley of Strength. There the skull can be seen as part of Garrosh's throne, and the tusks were cut off and fashioned into Garrosh's new shoulder armor.
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==Quotes==
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[[File:Garrosh comic.jpg|thumb|Garrosh at the Theramore peace summit.]]
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[[File:Garrosh Challenging Thrall.jpg|thumb|Garrosh challenging Thrall.]]
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*"After all that [[Grom Hellscream|he]] did for [[Thrall|YOU]] and [[Orcs|YOUR people?]] MAK'GORA!" (''To Thrall, following a situation in which Thrall mentions Grom Hellscream being a hothead'')
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*"Treacherous Alliance DOGS! You summon a [[Lord Jaraxxus|Demon Lord]] against Warriors of the HORDE?! Your deaths will be swift!" (''To Jaina and Varian inside the [[Argent Coliseum]]'')
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*"The [[Lich King]] sought to sow the seeds of fear. Let me be the first to show him the Horde fears nothing!" <ref>{{ref tcg|set=Scourgewar|number=175}}</ref>
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===Comic quotes===
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* "Kalimdor should be home to the '''orcs''', [[Rehgar]]. '''All''' of Kalimdor!"
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* "Bah! A discussion fit for '''merchants!''' Why should we orcs make '''concessions''' when we have the strength to '''take''' what we want?"
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* "By your '''"statecraft"''' you turn the '''orcs''' to '''weaklings''', [[Thrall|Warchief]]! We should '''conquer''' the humans, who are as nothing—then send our forces on to '''Northrend''' to '''crush''' the '''Lich King''' as his undead '''army!''' The '''Horde''' should rule '''all''' of '''Azeroth'''!"
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===Letter to Magatha Grimtotem===
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In ''[[The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm]]'', during the Grimtotem uprising, Magatha sends a letter to Garrosh requesting his aid against Baine's forces. Having learned of the circumstances that led to him killing Cairne, Garrosh sends this reply:
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:''Unto Elder Crone Magatha of the Grimtotem,''
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:''Acting Warchief of the Horde, Garrosh Hellscream,''
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:''Sends his most sincere wishes for a slow and painful death.''
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:''It has come to my attention that you have deprived me of a rightful kill. Cairne Bloodhoof was a hero to the Horde and an honorable member of a usually honorable race. It is with disgust and anger that I discover you have caused me to bring about his death through accidental treachery.''
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:''Such tactics may work well for your renegade, honorless tribe and Alliance scum, but I despise them. It was my wish to fight Cairne fairly, and win or lose by my own skill or lack of it. Now I shall never know, and the cry of traitor will dog my steps until such time as I can sport your head on a pike and point to you as the real traitor.''
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:''So...no. I will not be sending any truehearted orcs to fight alongside your treacherous, belly-crawling tribe. Your victory or your defeat is in the hands of your Earth Mother now. Either way, I look forward to hearing of your demise.''
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:''You are on your own, Magatha, as friendless and disliked as you have ever been. Perhaps more. Enjoy your loneliness.''
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===In World of Warcraft===
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====In Orgrimmar====
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*"Only the strongest may dwell in Orgrimmar."
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*"Live by these words: Lok'tar ogar. Victory...or death."
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*"Hellscream's eyes are upon you."
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*"You will serve the Horde...or be crushed beneath it!"
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====Full dialogue with Saurfang in Warsong Hold====
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This is the full transcript of the dialogue between Garrosh and Saurfang:
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<poem>
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{{text|say|High Overlord Saurfang|We are surrounded ... Our enemies press in from all sides, young Hellscream. The [[Scourge]] descends like locusts from the north. The Alliance holds the only secure shipping lane in this region and even that is at risk of being lost to those dreaded mists. Our [[Vengeance Landing|only viable port]] for resupply is held by the Forsaken on the [[Howling Fjord|other side]] of [[Northrend|this blasted continent]]! Anything our [[zeppelin]]s cannot haul must be brought in by ship and travel the length of Northrend to reach us.}}
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{{text|emote|Garrosh Hellscream grunts.}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|Shipping lanes ... supplies ... You bore me to death! We need nothing more than the warrior spirit of the Horde, Saurfang! Now that we are firmly entrenched in this [[Northrend|frozen wasteland]], nothing shall stop us!}}
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{{text|say|High Overlord Saurfang|Siege engines, ammunition, heavy armor ... How do you propose to shatter the walls of [[Icecrown]] without those?}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|Propose? I will show you what I propose!}}
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:''Garrosh crushes the figures and flag indicating [[Valiance Keep]] on the map.''
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|There... Now we now have a shipping lane. And just for good measure...}}
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:''Garrosh crushes the figures and flag indicating [[Valgarde]] and [[Westguard Keep]].''
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{{text|say|High Overlord Saurfang|So the prodigal son has spoken! [[Grom Hellscream|Your father]]'s blood runs strong in you, Hellscream. Impatient as always... Impatient and reckless. You rush headlong into all-out war without a thought of the consequences.}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|Do not speak to me of consequences, old one.}}
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{{text|say|High Overlord Saurfang|I drank of the same [[Blood of Mannoroth|blood]] your father did, Garrosh. [[Mannoroth]]'s cursed venom pumped through my veins as well. I drove my weapons into the bodies and minds of my enemies. And while Grom died a glorious death - freeing us all from the [[Blood Curse|blood curse]] - he could not wipe away the terrible memory of our past. His act could not erase the horrors we committed.}}
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{{text|say|High Overlord Saurfang|The winter after the curse was lifted, hundreds of veteran orcs like me were lost to despair. Our minds were finally free, yes... Free to relive all of the unthinkable acts that we had performed under the [[Burning Legion|Legion]]'s influence.}}
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{{text|emote|High Overlord Saurfang nods.}}
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{{text|say|High Overlord Saurfang|I think it was the sounds of the [[draenei]] children that unnerved most of them... You never forget... Have you ever been to [[Jaggedswine Farm]]? When the swine are of age for the slaughter... It's that sound. The sound of the swine being killed... It resonates the loudest. Those are hard times for us older veterans.}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|But surely you cannot think that those children were born into innocence? They would have grown up and taken arms against us!}}
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{{text|emote|High Overlord Saurfang shakes his head.}}
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{{text|say|High Overlord Saurfang|I am not speaking solely of the children of our enemies...}}
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{{text|say|High Overlord Saurfang|I won't let you take us down that dark path again, young Hellscream. I'll kill you myself before that day comes...}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|How have you managed to survive for so long, Saurfang? Not fallen victim to your own memories?}}
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{{text|say|High Overlord Saurfang|I don't eat pork...}}
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{{text|emote|High Overlord Saurfang spits.}}
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</poem>
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====Dialogue at the Argent Tournament Grounds====
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<poem>
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{{text|yell|[[Herald Beluus]]|The Warchief of the Horde, Thrall, and Overlord Garrosh Hellscream have arrived upon the tournament grounds! Clear the way to the entrance!}}
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:''Thrall, Garrosh and their escort appear from inside the [[Sunreaver Pavilion]] and walk along the path following the [[Ring of Champions]]. Here, they stop between the [[Ironforge]] and [[Gnomeregan]] banners and observe.''
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{{text|say|Thrall|Garrosh, I expect you to control yourself here. I do not want a repeat of the [[Violet Citadel]].}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|Pah! That was a show of strength, worthy of a leader. I only regret I did not kill [[Varian Wrynn|that human]] before [[Rhonin|the mage]] interfered.}}
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{{text|say|Thrall|We are guests here, Garrosh, and you will conduct yourself honorably.}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|What honor is there in thrashing about with blunted sticks? This is a waste of time.}}
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:''The group proceeds to the western entrance of the [[Crusaders' Coliseum]], where [[Tirion Fordring|Highlord Tirion Fordring]] awaits.''
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{{text|say|Highlord [[Tirion Fordring]]|Welcome, Warchief Thrall. Overlord Hellscream.}}
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{{text|say|Thrall|Thank you for the invitation, Lord Fordring. We look forward to observing these games.}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|Speak for yourself, Thrall.}}
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{{text|say|Highlord Tirion Fordring|I hope you'll see the merits of these events in time, Garrosh. We cannot win against the Scourge if we continue to war against one another.}}
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{{text|say|Thrall|Wise words.}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|Words of a fool, you mean. The Horde will destroy the undead without your aid, human, or that of the pompous king.}}
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:''Thrall immediately turns to face Garrosh and rebukes him directly.''
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{{text|say|Thrall|Garrosh, enough!}}
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{{text|say|Highlord Tirion Fordring|Under my roof, gentlemen, I trust you will behave.}}
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:''Thrall turns back to Tirion.''
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{{text|say|Thrall|Of course, Tirion. I apologize for his outburst. It will not be repeated.}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|Bah.}}
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{{text|say|Highlord Tirion Fordring|If you will follow me, then.}}
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:''The group then walks in to the coliseum proper and disappears inside.''
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</poem>
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====Trial of the Crusader====
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Introduction to [[Faction Champions]], if playing as Alliance:
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<poem>
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{{text|yell|Highlord Tirion Fordring|The next battle will be against the Argent Crusade's most powerful knights! Only by defeating them will you be deemed worthy!}}
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{{text|yell|Garrosh Hellscream|The Horde demands justice! We challenge the Alliance! Allow us to battle in place of your knights, [[paladin]]. We will show these dogs what it means to insult the Horde.}}
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{{text|yell|Highlord Tirion Fordring|Very well, I will allow it. Fight with honor!}}
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{{text|yell|Garrosh Hellscream|Show them no mercy, Horde champions! LOK'TAR OGAR!}}
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</poem>
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Horde victory in Faction Champions:
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<poem>
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{{text|yell|Garrosh Hellscream|That was just a taste of what the future brings! For the Horde!}}
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{{text|yell|Highlord Tirion Fordring|A shallow and tragic victory. We are weaker as a whole from the losses suffered today. Who but the Lich King could benefit from such foolishness? Great warriors have lost their lives, and for what? The true threat looms ahead. The Lich King awaits us all in death.}}
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</poem>
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====Garrosh's ascension====
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{{main|Elemental Unrest meetings#At Grommash Hold}}
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====Conversation with Vol'jin====
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{{main|Quest:More Than Expected}}
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====Meeting in Silverpine in Cataclysm====
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{{main|Quest:The Warchief Cometh}}
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====Stonetalon Mountains finale in Cataclysm====
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<poem>
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{{text|say|[[Overlord Krom'gar]]|Watch now, Cliffwalker, as this battle comes to its glorious conclusion.}}
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{{text|say|[[High Chieftain Cliffwalker]]|You are about to cross a terrible threshold, Krom'gar. May the [[Earth Mother]] have mercy on your soul.}}
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:''Overlord Krom'gar unleashes a bomb on the night elven settlement.''
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{{text|say|Overlord Krom'gar|Look upon the world, [[Cliffwalker]], and see the might of the Horde!}}
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:''Portal to [[Orgrimmar]] appears and Garrosh arrives at the scene.''
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|What have you done, Krom'gar?}}
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{{text|say|Overlord Krom'gar|Warchief! I... I was carrying out your command!''}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|My command?}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|Was my command to murder innocents, Krom'gar?}}
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{{text|say|Overlord Krom'gar|Warchief... Sir... I...''}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|Am I a murderer, Krom'gar?}}
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{{text|say|Overlord Krom'gar|No, Warchief!''}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|Then I ask you again: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|I sent you to Stonetalon Mountains with an army. Your orders were to secure this land for the Horde.}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|Instead, you laid waste to the land. Murdered innocents, children even...}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|I spent a very long time in Northrend, Krom'gar. I learned much about the Horde at that time.}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|While there, [[Varok Saurfang|a wise old war hero]] told me something that I would carry with me forever...}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|"Honor," Krom'gar, "No matter how dire the battle... Never forsake it."}}<ref>http://www.wowpedia.org/Varok_Saurfang#Dialogue_during_the_Deathbringer_Saurfang_Battle</ref>
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|Overlord Krom'gar, you have disgraced the Horde.}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|You have brought shame to us as a people.}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|By my right as Warchief, I hereby relieve you of duty.}}
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:''Garrosh Hellscream grabs Overlord Krom'gar.''
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|YOU ARE DISMISSED.}}
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:''Garrosh Hellscream throws Overlord Krom'gar off the ledge.''
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|And you, <race>!}}
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{{text|say|High Chieftain Cliffwalker|Wait, Warchief! Please! <Name> was the hero responsible for uncovering this corruption. <He/She> tried to stop Krom'gar!}}
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{{text|say|High Chieftain Cliffwalker|Have mercy, Warchief.}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|Mercy... Your wife and child were murdered. Your kin wiped out. Your home burned to the ground.}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|Mercy... Chieftain, on this day I learn from you.}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|<Name>, Krom'gar's army is no more. Your rank no longer has meaning. If you wish to truly help the Horde, your considerable power could be used in [[Desolace]] or in [[Southern Barrens]].}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|The choice is yours to make.}}
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{{text|say|Garrosh Hellscream|Let honor guide you, <name>. Do not forget that Hellscream's eyes are always upon you.}}
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==Notes==
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*The PvE server, [[Server:Garrosh US|Garrosh US]], is named after Garrosh Hellscream.
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*The news on Garrosh Hellscream becoming warchief when [[Cataclysm]] is launched was welcomed by a large number of players objecting. One player posted on the WoW forums [http://www.wow.com/2009/09/04/garrosh-is-not-well-liked a long list of warchiefs that would be better than Garrosh].
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*Though Thrall calls Garrosh "boy" in the pre-WotLK event, looking at the timeline and reading ''Beyond the Dark Portal'' suggests Garrosh is actually older.
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*Garrosh's appearance (bulky with a shaved head) is practically the inverse of Grom's (lean with long hair).
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*Garrosh initially appears to be a Fury Warrior, dual wielding [[Bleeding Crescent]]s. After his extended tour of duty in Northrend and recovering [[Gorehowl]] from [[Karazhan]], however, he appear in Cataclysm wielding his father's axe alone; presumably, he was taught the finer point of Arms from [[Varok Saurfang|the best]].
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==Gallery==
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File:Garrosh Hellscream TCG.jpg|Garrosh in the TCG
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File:Garrosh Hellscream comic.jpg|Garrosh in the Comic
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File:Thrallvgarroshdc9.jpg|Garrosh challenges Thrall
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File:Garrosh_Action_Figure.jpg|The Garrosh action figure
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File:Garrosh magazine cover.jpg|Garrosh on his throne.
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File:GarroshCataclysm.jpg|Garrosh in Orgrimmar.
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File:Garrosh 4.0.jpg|Garrosh after patch 4.0.1 with a new model, but still wielding his original axes.
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==Videos==
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==References==
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HordeGarrosh Hellscream
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Title Icon Cataclysm 18x18 Warchief of the Horde,
Wrath-Logo-Small Overlord of the Warsong Offensive, Leader of the Horde Expedition,
Bc iconSon of Hellscream
Gender Male
Race Mag'har (Humanoid)
Level ?? (Boss)
Class Warrior
Reaction Alliance Horde
Affiliation(s) Horde, Mag'har, Warsong Offensive
Occupation Warchief of the Horde and chieftain of the Warsong clan, formerly leader of the Horde Expedition, Overlord of the Warsong Offensive, Master of Warsong Hold, personal advisor to Thrall, and leader of the Mag'har
Location Grommash Hold, Orgrimmar, and various other locations throughout Azeroth (see Locations)
Status Alive
Relative(s) Grom (father)
"On blood-soaked fields of battle, frigid winds carried the proud warrior's screams. In war he won the hearts of his people, and in return he shall guide their future."
—Pride of the Horde[1]

Garrosh Hellscream is the current Warchief of the Horde, chosen by Thrall to succeed him in the wake of the Shattering. He is the son of Grom Hellscream, a former chieftain of the Warsong clan, who freed the orcs from their demonic curse by killing pit lord Mannoroth. With the reopening of the Dark Portal, Garrosh was invited into the Horde by Thrall himself, quickly advancing to the position of personal advisor of the Warchief. Garrosh led the Horde troops into Northrend.

Garrosh is well-known for his fierce hatred of the Alliance and frequently expresses his desire for the Horde to go to war with its rival faction - a notion Thrall has always opposed. Now that Garrosh leads the Horde, however, he is now free to conduct affairs as he sees fit.

Biography

Beyond the Dark Portal

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During the human invasion of Draenor, many Mag'har - the uncorrupted orcs who settled in Garadar, a stronghold in Nagrand - were ill due to the red pox. Garrosh was among them.

Kargath Bladefist visited them at Garadar in search of warriors to aid him. Garrosh asked him about his father, and wanted to fight with him, but Kargath ignored him at first, calling the Mag'har weaklings and not orcs any more, and they could do the Horde a favor by dying.

Later on Garrosh asked Greatmother Geyah about his father, but the answer caused him to enter a deep depression.[citation needed] 

The Burning Crusade

Garrosh Hellscream

Garrosh in Nagrand

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Garrosh became an important chief among the Mag'har. He was aided by Jorin Deadeye, son of the Bleeding Hollow clan's former chieftain, Kilrogg Deadeye. When our heroes first meet Garrosh, he is sullen, pessimistic, even depressed. Undoubtedly he is worried about the health of his clan's matriarch, Greatmother Geyah, who is ill. Garrosh knows that when she dies, he may be expected to lead the Mag'har, and that troubles him as well. Garrosh believes himself fated to repeat his father's mistakes.

A great and fearsome warrior, Grom Hellscream lusted for power. Despite his awareness of this weakness, Grom nevertheless drank Mannoroth's blood, which made him stronger and fiercer, but also damned Grom and other orcs to servitude under Mannoroth.

Early on, it is clear Garrosh is ashamed of his father. The last news Garrosh had of his father was that he (Grom) had drank the blood. Everything that transpired after this event is initially unknown to Garrosh. Indeed, Garrosh does not learn of his father's heroic death until Thrall arrives in Nagrand and re-enacts events for Garrosh's benefit. Learning that his father had eventually overcome his weakness for power – Grom gave his life so that the orcs would be free of demonic influence – Garrosh appears to gain strength and confidence, believing he is no longer fated to fail himself and his people.

Theramore Peace Summit

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Thrall brought with him Garrosh Hellscream back to Azeroth to be his advisor. Later on the retired gladiator master Rehgar Earthfury also became one of Thrall's advisors. Rehgar and Garrosh had a great discussion: while Garrosh wanted to destroy the Alliance, who he considers the Horde's enemies, and take Azeroth for their own; Reghar wanted to remain open to diplomacy with the Alliance and conserve their treaty of non-agression with Theramore.

When Thrall decided to go to a new meeting with the human King Varian, he brought with him his two advisors Rehgar and Garrosh and some Kor'kron. Reghar recommended Thrall not to bring Garrosh with them but the Warchief thought it would be a good idea as it would help Garrosh to re-think his attitude toward the humans.

Garrosh alongside Thrall traveled in a zeppelin to Theramore, where Varian and Thrall had a peaceful discussion with an eye toward mutual gain; though Garrosh thought it better for the Horde to take what they needed by force rather than exchange their resources. They first talked of their pasts and then discussed resource problems, like the Horde's war against the night elves for lumber. Varian offered to provide Thrall's people with the lumber and in exchange the Warchief offered copper and exotic hides in return. Varian had to leave early as Goldshire and Southshore were said to be under simultaneous distress by the Scourge. Upon exiting Theramore, the Twilight's Hammer clan invaded the city. After catching a glimpse of Garona, Varian thought that Thrall had sent her to assassinate him as the Shadow Council had done to his father. After a time battling, the Twilight's Hammer's casualties began to rise. Med'an then entered to protect his mother, and in seeing this, the cultists appointed their attention to the kidnapping of Med'an, while leaving Garona to die. Garrosh accused the Alliance of plotting the attack in an attempt to lure him and Thrall into a trap while Varian blamed the Horde; specifically Garrosh. Though tempers flared between Varian and Garrosh, Thrall and Garrosh left Theramore peacefully. Garrosh however felt that Varian had insulted the orcs' honor and that by leaving peacefully the orcs were losing face at the summit.

Wrath of the Lich King

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Garrosh Hellscream in Warsong Hold.

Garrosh in Icecrown Citadel

Garrosh in Icecrown Citadel

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Garrosh travels to Orgrimmar to meet with Thrall, Lady Sylvanas Windrunner, High Overlord Saurfang, Grand Apothecary Putress and Rehgar Earthfury to discuss what to do about the Scourge. After consulting Saurfang and the spirits, Thrall favored a more cautious approach to dealing with the Scourge: an advance scouting party to the frozen continent before committing troops, as well as meeting with Jaina Proudmoore to find out what the Alliance were planning to do about the Lich King.[2] Garrosh however, felt that dealing with the Alliance would put the Horde in danger and wanted to take the Horde's armies and conquer the humans and then march to Northrend and crush the Scourge; advocating that the Horde should rule all of Azeroth.[3] Thrall, irritated by Garrosh's recklessness and bold challenges to his authority, answered that the humans were not a threat[3] and that he would not underestimate the Lich King by walking blindly into a Scourge trap.[2] Thrall then provoked Garrosh to challenge him to a duel by saying that he would not make the same mistakes as his father, Grom Hellscream. Frustrated with his leader's apparent lack of action and the insults to his father, Garrosh challenged Thrall to a duel in the Ring of Valor to settle the matter.[2][3]

The two orcs fought for some time until it seemed Garrosh had gained the upper hand.[2] He began to taunt Thrall, but the battle was interrupted by a Herald of the Lich King threatening Orgrimmar with destruction.[2] Hearing this, Thrall used Spell nature chainlightning [Chain Lightning] on Garrosh[3] and both left the ring, with Thrall telling the younger Hellscream that they would settle their dispute later.[2][3] The city was attacked by countless abominations and frost wyrms[2] and a few death knights.[3]

Thrall and Garrosh led the forces of the Horde in repelling the Scourge attack, with the help of Saurfang, Sylvanas,[2] Reghar,[3] the city defenders, and some adventurers. After the Scourge assault force had been dealt with, Garrosh asked to be sent to Northrend again. This time, Thrall agreed and ordered Saurfang to begin preparations for war.[2]

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Garrosh Hellscream was named Overlord of the Warsong Offensive, the main army of the Horde Expedition to Northrend. He resides at Warsong Hold in the Borean Tundra, on Northrend's western coast.

Unlike his appearance in Nagrand, where he was downtrodden and apathetic, Garrosh is much more hotblooded and reckless in his role as Horde commander in Northrend. His chief advisor, High Overlord Saurfang - who drank from the same chalice that corrupted Grom Hellscream - warns against Garrosh's savage tactics, fearing a resurgence of the bloodlust that had dominated the Horde prior to the death of Mannoroth. The two often spar over tactical decisions, particularly in regards to supply lines between the Hold and the Forsaken forces in Howling Fjord. Even if he disagrees with Saurfang, Garrosh appears to have at least a grudging respect for the old warrior. When Saurfang warns Garrosh that if he goes too far against the Alliance and lead their people down a "dark path", Saurfang threatens to kill Garrosh himself. Garrosh neither questions nor challenges Varok of whether he would actually carry out his threat but sarcastically questions how he managed to survive so long without falling victim to his guilt and sense of morality.

Despite Saurfang's warning, Garrosh seems to have appointed commanders and be conducting the war in such a manner as to focus strongly on battling the Alliance. In particular, Conqueror Krenna, the commander at Conquest Hold in the Grizzly Hills, bucks completely the war with the Scourge in favor of making war with the Alliance. Like Garrosh, she is hotblooded to the point of recklessness in pursuing the Alliance, so much so that she must be deposed by Gorgonna, an underling at Conquest Hold. The commander of Orgrim's Hammer above Icecrown is also concerned with defeating the Alliance in Icecrown, and even within Icecrown Citadel, the Horde faces off against the Alliance, as the Skybreaker and Orgrim's Hammer do battle as well.

Secrets of Ulduar

Thrall and Garrosh were summoned urgently to Dalaran to speak with the leader Rhonin. Arriving before the human King Varian Wrynn has departed, Garrosh and the king proceed to skirmish in the Violet Citadel, but Rhonin halts the fight with a magical shield before harm comes to either. Rhonin suggests that the Horde and Alliance work together against the new threat of Yogg-Saron in Ulduar, but Garrosh and Varian are partisan to the idea and Wrynn is portalled out. Garrosh expresses the opinion that a true Warchief would never partner himself with cowards.[4]

Crusaders' Coliseum

Garrosh, alongside Thrall, is in attendance at the new Crusaders' Coliseum in Icecrown, surrounded by various champions and representatives of the Horde. Garrosh requests that Tirion uses warriors of the Horde to challenge the heroes in the tournament and to show the strength of the Horde.

Icecrown Citadel

As of patch 3.3.2, Garrosh can be found at Light's Hammer inside Icecrown Citadel. He provides the Ability garrosh hellscreams warsong [Hellscream's Warsong] buff for Horde raiding parties. If you speak to him and tell him he is not needed, you will need to reset the instance (provided you are not already saved to it) in order to gain the buff again.

Cataclysm

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Garrosh Hellscream's New Model

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Growing up, Garrosh only knew his father, Grom Hellscream, by the stories that cast him as the one who had doomed his people. But after learning of Grom's redemption and heroic sacrifice to free the orcs from demonic corruption once and for all, Garrosh embraced his father's legacy as a fearless warrior and natural leader. At times, Garrosh's renewed zeal has put him at odds with the Horde's warchief. Frustrated by Thrall's decision to scout Northrend instead of mobilizing the Horde right away, Garrosh challenged the warchief to a duel in the Ring of Valor, but an assault by the Lich King's minions cut their bout short. Garrosh and the warchief still have some unfinished business... and Garrosh's hot-headed recklessness is fast becoming a concern to those who know the inherent danger in a Hellscream's fury.[5]

Thrall will send new goblin players to meet with Garrosh after they leave the Lost Isles.

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Garrosh receives Gorehowl from Thrall

After Thrall steps down to join the Earthen Ring in stabilizing a world devastated by the Shattering, Garrosh is named to succeed him as Warchief of the Horde - at first on a temporary basis (Garrosh even refers to himself as "acting Warchief" on at least one occasion), by Cataclysm it becomes clear that Garrosh's ascension is permanent. Thrall also gives him Gorehowl, the axe of Grom Hellscream, which he wields in-game as leader of the Horde. Garrosh has also received a new model as of Patch 4.0.1.

Now in charge, Garrosh evicts the majority of non-orc and non-tauren NPCs from central Orgrimmar, believing only they possess the strength to truly defend the city. However, every race is still accounted for and while being a tough leader, Garrosh sees value in all the races that belong to the Horde and uses them to the best of that value.[6] He also begins remodeling the city with dark metal, similar to Warsong Hold and other Horde bases in Northrend.[7] At Blizzard's Comic-Con 2010 panel, it was revealed that a story was in production that would delve into the complicated relationship between Thrall and Garrosh, explaining exactly where Thrall's faith in him comes from; the story will be available to read for free on the official website.[8]

Garrosh's ascension to the Warchief's throne has been applauded by the orcs, but is less than popular with the other races of the Horde, including the two closest allies of the orcs. Vol'jin, chieftain of the Darkspear tribe, absolutely despises Garrosh, condemning him as a warmonger and believes that his status as the son of Hellscream and as a hero of the war against the Lich King was the only reason that Thrall chose Garrosh to succeed him. Most vehement in his opposition to Garrosh's ascension, practically from the start, was Cairne Bloodhoof, High Chieftain of the tauren. Sylvanas Windrunner, Dark Lady of the Forsaken, also seems to have a low opinion of the new Warchief, referring to him as an "ogre-headed buffoon".[9]

Cairne's death

Cairne is defeated by Garrosh in a duel to the death.

Things eventually came to a head between Garrosh and Cairne when the tauren leader issued a mak'gora, challenging Garrosh for leadership of the Horde - to which Garrosh, with Cairne's agreement, upped the ante by making it a duel to the death. Unbeknownst to Garrosh or Cairne until it was too late, Magatha Grimtotem - elder crone of the Grimtotem tribe and Cairne's chief rival - had poisoned Gorehowl while invoking her "blessing" upon it. A small wound from the axe caused the poison to enter Cairne's system and leave him practically defenseless, so that Garrosh's next strike kills the tauren chieftain. Horrified, Garrosh soon learns of Magatha's treachery when word reaches Orgrimmar of the Grimtotem uprising that took control of Mulgore, and Magatha requests Garrosh's assistance in putting down the forces of Cairne's son and heir, Baine. Garrosh was infuriated at how rumors begun spreading that he was the one who poisoned Gorehowl, as his very honor was at stake. Garrosh's reply was to wish Magatha a slow and painful death, before sending forces to aid Baine in retaking Thunder Bluff. Meeting Baine in Thousand Needles after, Garrosh insists that he had nothing to do with Magatha's treachery, and receives the grudging loyalty of the new High Chieftain.

In the Stonetalon Mountains after Garrosh "dismisses" Overlord Krom'gar he learns the art of mercy from High Chieftain Cliffwalker.

Garrosh personally spearheads the assault into the Twilight Highlands, organizing an impressive air fleet to obliterate the Twilight's Hammer cult, and claim the land for the Horde. After giving an inspiring speech to this effect, Garrosh is informed of an Alliance fleet nestled below- and orders his air support to destroy them. However, this backfires when -due to treachery from within- the Horde fleet is ambushed, undefended, by Deathwing and his twilight drakes. Though Garrosh is personally able to fend one such drake off, his ship itself suffers massive damage and falls into the ocean below. The remainder of the fleet suffers a similar fate, crashing down into the sea. Garrosh himself is considered missing in action.

Without Garrosh's direct leadership, the Horde turns to the neighbouring Dragonmaw Clan to strike up an alliance. After failed negotiations with their master, Overlord Mor'ghor, the Horde forces join a Dragonmaw rebellion led by Warlord Zaela, successfully dethroning Mor'ghor and his fel orcs. Garrosh, who had survived the crash, arrives at Dragonmaw Port and officially inducts Zaela and the Dragonmaw into the Horde.

With the assault on the Highlands going well, Garrosh turns his attention inwards- and learns that the earlier ambush was a result of treachery at the hands of Sauranok the Mystic, who had thrown his lot in with the Twilight's Hammer. Garrosh quickly disposes of the treacherous Sauranok with the player's assistance.

Tactics

The battle with Garrosh is arguably the most difficult of all the faction leaders, a major factor being his strategic position. At face value, the several entrances to Orgrimmar can seem appealing to a would-be raid, though Grommash Hold itself has been moved to the most populated area of Orgrimmar- leaving Garrosh flanked by a large amount of Horde players at almost all times. Garrosh's lack of elite guards is compensated by the Warchief's Herald that pulls with him, and the small amount of space allocated for the fight- leaving most of the raid susceptible to AOE and easy crowd control from Horde players, most deadly being chain fears on healers or tanks.

Garrosh has a number of powerful abilities in his arsenal. In addition to a melee Ability warrior cleave [Cleave], he possesses a Ability warrior bladestorm [Bladestorm]-like ability which slows his movement speed by 50%, dealing roughly 15000 damage to everyone in the vicinity every second, for six seconds total. Garrosh also uses berserker charge, dealing roughly 17k damage and knocking back the target by 15 yards. He also makes use of a Ability warrior shockwave [Shockwave] ability with an impressive range, dealing around 17k damage to all enemies to his front and stunning them for 5 seconds.

The fight with Garrosh is highly unpredictable due to the immediate outside interference. The near constant threat of a large Horde defense force can make or break the attempt, and a wipe can be incredibly difficult to recover from.

The best way to deal with Garrosh is to strike at a time where Orgrimmar's player traffic will be lowest, and downing him as fast as possible within Grommash hold. Pulling him outside is ill advised, as the Horde will become even more aware of their Warchief's predicament, and a massive wave of constant guard spawns in addition to this can prove disastrous.

Time is a factor with most city leaders, and Garrosh is perhaps the most notable example as to why.

Locations

Garrosh can be found in the following locations:

Burning Crusade

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Garrosh's armor

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As of Patch 4.0.3a, Mannoroth's skull has been moved to Grommash Hold in Orgrimmar's Valley of Strength. There the skull can be seen as part of Garrosh's throne, and the tusks were cut off and fashioned into Garrosh's new shoulder armor.

Quotes

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Garrosh at the Theramore peace summit.

Garrosh Challenging Thrall

Garrosh challenging Thrall.

  • "After all that he did for YOU and YOUR people? MAK'GORA!" (To Thrall, following a situation in which Thrall mentions Grom Hellscream being a hothead)
  • "Treacherous Alliance DOGS! You summon a Demon Lord against Warriors of the HORDE?! Your deaths will be swift!" (To Jaina and Varian inside the Argent Coliseum)
  • "The Lich King sought to sow the seeds of fear. Let me be the first to show him the Horde fears nothing!" [10]

Comic quotes

  • "Kalimdor should be home to the orcs, Rehgar. All of Kalimdor!"
  • "Bah! A discussion fit for merchants! Why should we orcs make concessions when we have the strength to take what we want?"
  • "By your "statecraft" you turn the orcs to weaklings, Warchief! We should conquer the humans, who are as nothing—then send our forces on to Northrend to crush the Lich King as his undead army! The Horde should rule all of Azeroth!"

Letter to Magatha Grimtotem

In The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm, during the Grimtotem uprising, Magatha sends a letter to Garrosh requesting his aid against Baine's forces. Having learned of the circumstances that led to him killing Cairne, Garrosh sends this reply:

Unto Elder Crone Magatha of the Grimtotem,
Acting Warchief of the Horde, Garrosh Hellscream,
Sends his most sincere wishes for a slow and painful death.
It has come to my attention that you have deprived me of a rightful kill. Cairne Bloodhoof was a hero to the Horde and an honorable member of a usually honorable race. It is with disgust and anger that I discover you have caused me to bring about his death through accidental treachery.
Such tactics may work well for your renegade, honorless tribe and Alliance scum, but I despise them. It was my wish to fight Cairne fairly, and win or lose by my own skill or lack of it. Now I shall never know, and the cry of traitor will dog my steps until such time as I can sport your head on a pike and point to you as the real traitor.
So...no. I will not be sending any truehearted orcs to fight alongside your treacherous, belly-crawling tribe. Your victory or your defeat is in the hands of your Earth Mother now. Either way, I look forward to hearing of your demise.
You are on your own, Magatha, as friendless and disliked as you have ever been. Perhaps more. Enjoy your loneliness.

In World of Warcraft

In Orgrimmar

  • "Only the strongest may dwell in Orgrimmar."
  • "Live by these words: Lok'tar ogar. Victory...or death."
  • "Hellscream's eyes are upon you."
  • "You will serve the Horde...or be crushed beneath it!"

Full dialogue with Saurfang in Warsong Hold

This is the full transcript of the dialogue between Garrosh and Saurfang:

High Overlord Saurfang says: We are surrounded ... Our enemies press in from all sides, young Hellscream. The Scourge descends like locusts from the north. The Alliance holds the only secure shipping lane in this region and even that is at risk of being lost to those dreaded mists. Our only viable port for resupply is held by the Forsaken on the other side of this blasted continent! Anything our zeppelins cannot haul must be brought in by ship and travel the length of Northrend to reach us.
Garrosh Hellscream grunts.
Garrosh Hellscream says: Shipping lanes ... supplies ... You bore me to death! We need nothing more than the warrior spirit of the Horde, Saurfang! Now that we are firmly entrenched in this frozen wasteland, nothing shall stop us!
High Overlord Saurfang says: Siege engines, ammunition, heavy armor ... How do you propose to shatter the walls of Icecrown without those?
Garrosh Hellscream says: Propose? I will show you what I propose!
Garrosh crushes the figures and flag indicating Valiance Keep on the map.
Garrosh Hellscream says: There... Now we now have a shipping lane. And just for good measure...
Garrosh crushes the figures and flag indicating Valgarde and Westguard Keep.
High Overlord Saurfang says: So the prodigal son has spoken! Your father's blood runs strong in you, Hellscream. Impatient as always... Impatient and reckless. You rush headlong into all-out war without a thought of the consequences.
Garrosh Hellscream says: Do not speak to me of consequences, old one.
High Overlord Saurfang says: I drank of the same blood your father did, Garrosh. Mannoroth's cursed venom pumped through my veins as well. I drove my weapons into the bodies and minds of my enemies. And while Grom died a glorious death - freeing us all from the blood curse - he could not wipe away the terrible memory of our past. His act could not erase the horrors we committed.
High Overlord Saurfang says: The winter after the curse was lifted, hundreds of veteran orcs like me were lost to despair. Our minds were finally free, yes... Free to relive all of the unthinkable acts that we had performed under the Legion's influence.
High Overlord Saurfang nods.
High Overlord Saurfang says: I think it was the sounds of the draenei children that unnerved most of them... You never forget... Have you ever been to Jaggedswine Farm? When the swine are of age for the slaughter... It's that sound. The sound of the swine being killed... It resonates the loudest. Those are hard times for us older veterans.
Garrosh Hellscream says: But surely you cannot think that those children were born into innocence? They would have grown up and taken arms against us!
High Overlord Saurfang shakes his head.
High Overlord Saurfang says: I am not speaking solely of the children of our enemies...
High Overlord Saurfang says: I won't let you take us down that dark path again, young Hellscream. I'll kill you myself before that day comes...
Garrosh Hellscream says: How have you managed to survive for so long, Saurfang? Not fallen victim to your own memories?
High Overlord Saurfang says: I don't eat pork...
High Overlord Saurfang spits.

Dialogue at the Argent Tournament Grounds

Herald Beluus yells: The Warchief of the Horde, Thrall, and Overlord Garrosh Hellscream have arrived upon the tournament grounds! Clear the way to the entrance!
Thrall, Garrosh and their escort appear from inside the Sunreaver Pavilion and walk along the path following the Ring of Champions. Here, they stop between the Ironforge and Gnomeregan banners and observe.
Thrall says: Garrosh, I expect you to control yourself here. I do not want a repeat of the Violet Citadel.
Garrosh Hellscream says: Pah! That was a show of strength, worthy of a leader. I only regret I did not kill that human before the mage interfered.
Thrall says: We are guests here, Garrosh, and you will conduct yourself honorably.
Garrosh Hellscream says: What honor is there in thrashing about with blunted sticks? This is a waste of time.
The group proceeds to the western entrance of the Crusaders' Coliseum, where Highlord Tirion Fordring awaits.
Highlord Tirion Fordring says: Welcome, Warchief Thrall. Overlord Hellscream.
Thrall says: Thank you for the invitation, Lord Fordring. We look forward to observing these games.
Garrosh Hellscream says: Speak for yourself, Thrall.
Highlord Tirion Fordring says: I hope you'll see the merits of these events in time, Garrosh. We cannot win against the Scourge if we continue to war against one another.
Thrall says: Wise words.
Garrosh Hellscream says: Words of a fool, you mean. The Horde will destroy the undead without your aid, human, or that of the pompous king.
Thrall immediately turns to face Garrosh and rebukes him directly.
Thrall says: Garrosh, enough!
Highlord Tirion Fordring says: Under my roof, gentlemen, I trust you will behave.
Thrall turns back to Tirion.
Thrall says: Of course, Tirion. I apologize for his outburst. It will not be repeated.
Garrosh Hellscream says: Bah.
Highlord Tirion Fordring says: If you will follow me, then.
The group then walks in to the coliseum proper and disappears inside.

Trial of the Crusader

Introduction to Faction Champions, if playing as Alliance:

Highlord Tirion Fordring yells: The next battle will be against the Argent Crusade's most powerful knights! Only by defeating them will you be deemed worthy!
Garrosh Hellscream yells: The Horde demands justice! We challenge the Alliance! Allow us to battle in place of your knights, paladin. We will show these dogs what it means to insult the Horde.
Highlord Tirion Fordring yells: Very well, I will allow it. Fight with honor!
Garrosh Hellscream yells: Show them no mercy, Horde champions! LOK'TAR OGAR!

Horde victory in Faction Champions:

Garrosh Hellscream yells: That was just a taste of what the future brings! For the Horde!
Highlord Tirion Fordring yells: A shallow and tragic victory. We are weaker as a whole from the losses suffered today. Who but the Lich King could benefit from such foolishness? Great warriors have lost their lives, and for what? The true threat looms ahead. The Lich King awaits us all in death.

Garrosh's ascension

Main article: Elemental Unrest meetings#At Grommash Hold

Conversation with Vol'jin

Main article: Quest:More Than Expected

Meeting in Silverpine in Cataclysm

Main article: Quest:The Warchief Cometh

Stonetalon Mountains finale in Cataclysm

Overlord Krom'gar says: Watch now, Cliffwalker, as this battle comes to its glorious conclusion.
High Chieftain Cliffwalker says: You are about to cross a terrible threshold, Krom'gar. May the Earth Mother have mercy on your soul.
Overlord Krom'gar unleashes a bomb on the night elven settlement.
Overlord Krom'gar says: Look upon the world, Cliffwalker, and see the might of the Horde!
Portal to Orgrimmar appears and Garrosh arrives at the scene.
Garrosh Hellscream says: What have you done, Krom'gar?
Overlord Krom'gar says: Warchief! I... I was carrying out your command!
Garrosh Hellscream says: My command?
Garrosh Hellscream says: Was my command to murder innocents, Krom'gar?
Overlord Krom'gar says: Warchief... Sir... I...
Garrosh Hellscream says: Am I a murderer, Krom'gar?
Overlord Krom'gar says: No, Warchief!
Garrosh Hellscream says: Then I ask you again: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!
Garrosh Hellscream says: I sent you to Stonetalon Mountains with an army. Your orders were to secure this land for the Horde.
Garrosh Hellscream says: Instead, you laid waste to the land. Murdered innocents, children even...
Garrosh Hellscream says: I spent a very long time in Northrend, Krom'gar. I learned much about the Horde at that time.
Garrosh Hellscream says: While there, a wise old war hero told me something that I would carry with me forever...
Garrosh Hellscream says: "Honor," Krom'gar, "No matter how dire the battle... Never forsake it."[11]
Garrosh Hellscream says: Overlord Krom'gar, you have disgraced the Horde.
Garrosh Hellscream says: You have brought shame to us as a people.
Garrosh Hellscream says: By my right as Warchief, I hereby relieve you of duty.
Garrosh Hellscream grabs Overlord Krom'gar.
Garrosh Hellscream says: YOU ARE DISMISSED.
Garrosh Hellscream throws Overlord Krom'gar off the ledge.
Garrosh Hellscream says: And you, <race>!
High Chieftain Cliffwalker says: Wait, Warchief! Please! <Name> was the hero responsible for uncovering this corruption. <He/She> tried to stop Krom'gar!
High Chieftain Cliffwalker says: Have mercy, Warchief.
Garrosh Hellscream says: Mercy... Your wife and child were murdered. Your kin wiped out. Your home burned to the ground.
Garrosh Hellscream says: Mercy... Chieftain, on this day I learn from you.
Garrosh Hellscream says: <Name>, Krom'gar's army is no more. Your rank no longer has meaning. If you wish to truly help the Horde, your considerable power could be used in Desolace or in Southern Barrens.
Garrosh Hellscream says: The choice is yours to make.
Garrosh Hellscream says: Let honor guide you, <name>. Do not forget that Hellscream's eyes are always upon you.

Notes

  • The PvE server, Garrosh US, is named after Garrosh Hellscream.
  • The news on Garrosh Hellscream becoming warchief when Cataclysm is launched was welcomed by a large number of players objecting. One player posted on the WoW forums a long list of warchiefs that would be better than Garrosh.
  • Though Thrall calls Garrosh "boy" in the pre-WotLK event, looking at the timeline and reading Beyond the Dark Portal suggests Garrosh is actually older.
  • Garrosh's appearance (bulky with a shaved head) is practically the inverse of Grom's (lean with long hair).
  • Garrosh initially appears to be a Fury Warrior, dual wielding Bleeding Crescents. After his extended tour of duty in Northrend and recovering Gorehowl from Karazhan, however, he appear in Cataclysm wielding his father's axe alone; presumably, he was taught the finer point of Arms from the best.

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References

 
  1. ^ http://fortune.worldofwarcraft.com/ World of Warcraft: Cataclysm - Your Fortune Awaits
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named scourgeinvasion
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named comic20
  4. ^ Ulduar Official Trailer
  5. ^ World of Warcraft: Cataclysm - Features - Lore. Retrieved on 2009-10-11.
  6. ^ World of Warcraft: The Magazine Issue 1, pg 19
  7. ^ Forum:Cataclysm in PC Gamer UK (Nov 09)
  8. ^ Comic-Con 2010
  9. ^ The Warchief Cometh
  10. ^ World of Warcraft Trading Card Game: Scourgewar. Blizzard Entertainment. 175: Garrosh Hellscream.
  11. ^ http://www.wowpedia.org/Varok_Saurfang#Dialogue_during_the_Deathbringer_Saurfang_Battle

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