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| + | |name=Blackrock clan |
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| + | |banner=Blackrock-clan.jpg |
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| − | |name=Ahn'kahet: The Old Kingdom |
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| + | |color=Red |
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| − | |aka=AK, Kahet, Old Kingdom |
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| + | |leader={{RaceIconExt|Rend}}[[Rend Blackhand]]<br /> |
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| − | |ss=Ahn'kahet Loading Screen.jpg |
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| + | |pastleader={{RaceIconExt|Orgrim}}[[Orgrim Doomhammer]]<br /> |
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| − | |caption= The Ahn'kahet loading graphic |
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| + | {{RaceIconExt|Blackhand}}[[Blackhand the Destroyer]]<br /> |
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| − | |loc=Underground [[Northrend]], main entrance located in the [[Pit of Narjun]], [[Dragonblight]] |
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| − | + | {{RaceIcon|ChaosOrc|Male}}[[Jubei'Thos]]<br /> |
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| + | {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male}}[[Telkar Doomhammer]]<br /> |
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| − | {{RaceIconExt|FacelessOne|Small}} [[Faceless one]]s |
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| + | |domain=[[Blackrock Spire]], [[Burning Steppes]]<br /> |
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| − | |boss=Herald Volazj |
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| + | |abovestyle=background-color:red; |
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| − | |bosses={{Ahn'kahet: The Old Kingdom}} |
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| + | |membership=1,700 (Burning Steppes & Redrige Mountains)<ref>Burning Steppes (1,500) and Redridge Mountains (200) during [[Lands of Conflict]]. Possibly less during Dark Factions, 133).</ref> |
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| − | |level=73-75 |
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| − | |players=5 |
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| − | {{Azjol-Nerub wings}} |
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| − | [[File:Ahn'kahet bosses.jpg|thumb|220px|The Ahn'kahet bosses]] |
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| − | '''Ahn'kahet: The Old Kingdom''' (also referred to simply as '''Ahn'kahet''' or '''The Old Kingdom''') is an instance located in the [[Dragonblight]] on the icy continent of [[Northrend]]. The huge underground city serves as home to remnants of the once magnificent [[Azjol-Nerub|Nerubian Empire]]. |
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| + | The '''Blackrock clan''' led the charge during the [[First War]] and [[Second War]]. During that time period, it was one of the largest and most feared of the orc clans. During the [[Third War]] a faction of the clan tried to summon demons, while another group is still fighting the [[Alliance]] and is known as the [[Dark Horde]]. |
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| − | Ahn'kahet is one of the sections of [[Azjol-Nerub]], the others being the [[Inner Kingdom]] and the [[Upper Kingdom]]. The city is controlled by [[Scourge|Undead]] [[nerubian]]s and [[Yogg-Saron|Yogg-Saron's]] [[faceless one]]s. |
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| + | == History == |
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| − | The area known as the Old Kingdom lies deep below the surface of Northrend, and is the original location of Azjol-Nerub. The nerubians preferred to stay well below surface level. This area has not been well maintained because the Scourge had not descended this far until very recently. By the same token, that meant they hadn't looted as much either. It was easier to avoid the Scourge by staying to these lower levels. Most of the nerubian rebels lived down here,{{Cite|LoM|90}} though with the recent Scourge incursion it is unknown if they still survive. |
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| + | === Pre Corruption === |
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| − | On heroic, it awards approximately 2300 reputation. |
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| + | Prior to the orcs corruption, the clan was led by Orgrim's father, [[Telkar Doomhammer]]. After Telkar died of old age, [[Blackhand]] took over the clan and soon fell to the manipulations of [[Gul'dan]], becoming a mere figurehead for the warlock. |
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+ | === First War === |
| + | Near the end of the First War, Blackhand was challenged and killed by his lieutenant, [[Orgrim Doomhammer]]. Doomhammer seized control of the clan and slaughtered the members of the [[Shadow Council]], the biggest threat to his throne. |
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| − | === |
+ | === Second War === |
| + | The clan's forces achieved a number of victories during the Second War, though the betrayal of Gul'dan forced Doomhammer to divide his forces and send a part of the clan to hunt him down and slaughter his followers. The event weakened the Blackrocks, who were eventually defeated and nearly destroyed during the [[assault on Blackrock Spire]], and Orgrim Doomhammer was himself captured and sent to [[Lordaeron]] in chains. The Blackrock clan did not disappear; though; the few remaining orcs who had not been captured or killed at the battle returned to Blackrock Spire and began to rebuild. Unlike the other orcs, they remained steadfast to the ideals of the old Horde, including demon worship and depraved blood lust. They became a beacon for orcs who longed for the old days, and soon enough their ranks began to swell again. |
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| − | ||[[Befouled Terrace]]{{·}} [[Desecrated Altar|The Desecrated Altar]]{{·}} [[Fallen Temple of Ahn'kahet]]{{·}} [[Hall of the Conquered Kings]]{{·}} [[Shimmering Bog]] |
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+ | === Third War === |
| + | In the intervening years between the Second War and Third War, the Blackrock clan became a major problem for the Alliance. A faction in Lordaeron under the leadership of [[Jubei'thos]] re-embraced their demon-worshipping heritage,<ref name=W3H2>{{ref game|title=Warcraft III|campaign=[[The Scourge of Lordaeron]]|mission=[[Blackrock & Roll]]}}</ref> staged raids on a number of defenseless Alliance towns,<ref>{{ref game|title=Warcraft III|campaign=[[The Scourge of Lordaeron]]|mission=[[The Defense of Strahnbrad]]}}</ref> and sacrificed their villagers to the Legion. They did this because their [[warlock|warlocks]] told them that [[demon|demons]] would rain from the skies and the world would burn (referring to the coming of the [[Burning Legion]] in the following months).<ref name=W3H2/> They also ignored [[Thrall]]'s call to return to [[shamanism]].<ref name=WoWRPG166>''[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]]'', pg. 166</ref> During the Third War, most of the Blackrock forces in Lordaeron were killed by [[Arthas]] and [[Kel'Thuzad]]'s [[Scourge]]. Jubei'thos and his lieutenants had in their possession a demon gate which Kel'Thuzad needed to communicate with [[Archimonde]].<ref>{{ref game|title=Warcraft III|campaign=[[Path of the Damned]]|mission=[[Blackrock & Roll, Too!]]}}</ref> The Blackrock orcs that Thrall didn't liberate from the humans' [[internment camp|internment camps]] were likely killed by the Scourge.<ref name=WoWRPG166/> |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Air|Small}} [[Air elemental]]s |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|FungalMonster|Small}} [[Bog beast]]s |
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| − | *{{RaceIcon|Darkfallen|Male|Small}} [[Darkfallen]] (one, [[Prince Taldaram]]) |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Fire|Small}} [[Fire elemental]]s |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|FleshGiant|Small}} [[Flesh giant]]s |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|FacelessOne|Small}} [[Faceless one]]s |
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| − | *{{RaceIcon|Undead|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Undead|Female|Small}} [[Forsaken]] |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Geist|Small}} [[Geist]]s |
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| − | *{{RaceIcon|Gnome|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Gnome|Female|Small}} [[Gnome]]s |
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| − | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Human|Female|Small}} [[Human]]s |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Nerubian|Small}} [[Nerubian]]s |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|NerubianSpiderling|Small}} [[Nerubian spiderling]]s |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|NerubianVizier|Small}} [[Nerubian vizier]] (one, [[Elder Nadox]]) |
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| − | *{{RaceIcon|Orc|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Orc|Female|Small}} [[Orc]]s |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|PlagueEruptor|Small}} [[Plague eruptor]]s |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Rat|Small}} [[Rat]]s (critters) |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Roach|Small}} [[Roach]]es (critters) |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Shade|Small}} [[Shade]]s |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|SkeletalMage|Small}} [[Skeletal mage]]s |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Spider|Small}} [[Spider]]s |
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| − | *{{RaceIcon|Tauren|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Tauren|Female|Small}} [[Tauren]] |
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| − | *{{RaceIcon|Troll|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Troll|Female|Small}} [[Troll]]s |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Water|Small}} [[Water elemental]]s |
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| + | However, other members joined the modern Horde under Thrall, like [[Eitrigg]]. Orgrim Doomhammer was a mentor to Thrall, and the orc capital of [[Orgrimmar]] was named after him. Regardless, the Blackrock orcs in the New Horde don't seem to have maintained a clan identity and are now simply Horde orcs. |
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| − | === Bosses === |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|NerubianVizier|Small}} [[Elder Nadox]] - An undead nerubian vizier serving the Lich King. |
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| + | === Aftermath of the Third War === |
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| − | *{{RaceIcon|Darkfallen|Male|Small}} [[Prince Taldaram]] - A darkfallen prince. |
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| + | [[Image:Blackrock Banner.jpg|thumb|Blackrock clan banner.]] |
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| − | *{{RaceIcon|Orc|Female|Small}} [[Jedoga Shadowseeker]] - A twilight's hammer cultist. |
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| + | Currently, the Blackrock clan still mainly resides in and around [[Blackrock Spire]] under the leadership of [[Rend Blackhand]], where they war with the [[Dark Iron dwarves]] for control of the area. Their holdings also include territory in the [[Burning Steppes]] and the [[Redridge Mountains]]. They have formed the [[Dark Horde]] and have become a dire threat to nearby towns like [[Lakeshire]], whose defenses are severely strained against their raids. It has also been rumored that they have allied with a group of [[black dragon|black dragons]] led by [[Nefarian]], [[Deathwing]]'s son. They are but one of the pawns Nefarian is using to undermine the human kingdom of [[Stormwind]]. |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|FungalMonster|Small}} [[Amanitar]] (heroic mode only) |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|FacelessOne|Small}} [[Herald Volazj]] - Faceless One |
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| + | ==Cataclysm== |
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| + | {{cata-section}} |
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| + | Blackrock orcs play a major role in [[Northshire Valley]]. They are a major threat in [[Redridge Mountains]]. In the [[Burning Steppes]], they are preparing for a massive assault on Redridge Mountains. |
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| + | ==Blackrock clan divisions== |
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| + | ===Lordaeron divisions=== |
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| + | *[[Blackrock Raiders]] |
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| + | *[[Blackrock Scouts]] |
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| + | *[[Blackrock Slavers]] |
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| + | *[[Blackrock Warlocks]] |
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| + | *[[Blackrock Warriors]] |
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| + | ===[[Azeroth (continent)|Azeroth]] divisions=== |
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| + | *[[Blackhand Legion]] |
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| + | *[[Bloodaxe Legion]] |
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| + | *[[Firebrand Legion]] |
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| + | *[[Scarshield Legion]] |
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| + | ==Azeroth classes== |
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| + | *[[Blackrock Ambusher]] |
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| + | *[[Blackrock Battlemaster]] |
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| + | *[[Blackrock Champion]] |
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| + | *[[Blackrock Gladiator]] |
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| + | *[[Blackrock Grunt]] |
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| + | *[[Blackrock Hunter]] |
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| + | *[[Blackrock Outrunner]] |
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| + | *[[Blackrock Raider]] |
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| + | *[[Blackrock Renegade]] |
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| + | *[[Blackrock Scout]] |
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| + | *[[Blackrock Sentry]] |
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| + | *[[Blackrock Shadowcaster]] |
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| + | *[[Blackrock Slayer]] |
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| + | *[[Blackrock Soldier]] |
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| + | *[[Blackrock Sorcerer]] |
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| + | *[[Blackrock Summoner]] |
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| + | *[[Blackrock Tracker]] |
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| + | *[[Blackrock Warlock]] |
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| + | *[[Blackrock Warrior]] |
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| + | ==Known members== |
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| + | [[Image:Blackrock banner in wc3.jpg|thumb|The Blackrock banner as seen in [[Warcraft III]] menu.]] |
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| − | ===Mobs=== |
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| + | ! Name !! colspan=2 | Location |
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| + | | [[Image:Combat Icon 16x16.png]] {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male|Small}} [[Goraluk Anvilcrack]] |
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| − | | [[Deep Crawler]] (beast) || [[Glutinous Poison]] (Increases the cost of spells and abilities by 10%) || Unknown |
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| + | | [[Hall of Blackhand]] || [[Blackrock Spire]] |
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| − | | [[Ahn'kahar Slasher]] (undead) || Nothing special || Unknown |
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| + | | [[Image:Combat Icon 16x16.png]] {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male|Small}} [[Ghok Bashguud]] |
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| − | | [[Plague Walker]] (undead) || [[Aura of Lost Hope]] (reduces max health by 3%. Stacks seemingly an infinite amount, max stack seen is 11) and [[Contagion of Rot]] (Disease, Reduces attack/cast speed, and has a chance to spread to allies when hit) || Unknown. |
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| + | | [[Lower Blackrock Spire]] || [[Blackrock Spire]] |
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| − | | [[Bonegrinder]] (undead) || [[Fear]], [[Trample]] (AoE damage), [[Stomp]] (AoE knockback) and Enrages at 10% health.|| Unknown |
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| + | | [[Image:Combat Icon 16x16.png]] {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male|Small}} [[Gath'Ilzogg]] |
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| − | | [[Frostbringer]] || [[Frostbolt]], and [[Icy Winds]] || Unknown |
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| + | | [[Stonewatch Keep]] and [[Lakeshire]] || [[Redridge Mountains]] |
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| − | | [[Eye of Taldaram]] || [[Shadow Shock]]/[[Shadowfury]] (Shadow dmg), and [[Eyes in the Dark]] (a debuff that auto-counterspells. Counterspell is called [[Dark Counterspell]] which also causes shadow dmg on hit) || Unknown |
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| + | | [[Image:Combat Icon 16x16.png]] {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male|Small}} [[Bannok Grimaxe]] |
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| − | | [[Twilight Worshiper]] (mage) || [[Fireball]], and [[Flamestrike]] (fire AoE) || Can be sheeped |
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| + | | [[Lower Blackrock Spire]] || [[Blackrock Spire]] |
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| − | | [[Twilight Apostle]] (shaman) || [[Lightning Shield]], [[Bloodlust]], and [[Healing Wave]] || Can be sheeped |
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| + | | [[Image:Combat Icon 16x16.png]] {{RaceIconExt|Rend|Small}} [[Rend Blackhand]] |
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| − | | [[Twilight Darkcaster]] (warlock) || [[Corruption]] (shadow DoT), [[Shadow Bolt]], and [[Curse of Tongues]] (cast speed reduced by 50%) || Can be sheeped |
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| + | | [[Hall of Blackhand]] || [[Blackrock Spire]] |
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| − | | [[Bound Air Elemental]] || [[Lightning Bolt]], and [[Forked Lighning]] (Lightning dmg, multi-target) || Unknown |
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| + | | [[Image:Combat Icon 16x16.png]] {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male|Small}} [[Jed Runewatcher]] |
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| − | | [[Bound Water Elemental]] || [[Water Bolt]], and [[Water Spout]] || Unknown |
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| + | | [[Hall of Blackhand]] || [[Blackrock Spire]] |
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| − | | [[Bound Fire Elemental]] || [[Scorch]] and Fire Nova (Fire AoE) || Unknown |
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| + | | [[Image:Combat Icon 16x16.png]] {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male|Small}} [[Tharil'zun]] |
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| − | | [[Savage Cave Beast]] || || Unknown |
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| + | | [[Stonewatch]] || [[Redridge Mountains]] |
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| − | |[[Ahn'kahar Spell Flinger]] || [[Shadow Sickle]] and [[Shadow Blast]] || [[Shadow Blast]] hits for at least 15k shadow damage and should be interrupted or (better) reflected. |
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| + | | [[Image:Combat Icon 16x16.png]] {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male|Small}} [[Targorr the Dread]] |
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| − | |[[Ahn'kahar Web Winder]] || [[Tangled Webs]] (snares you in place for ~6 sec) || Unknown |
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| + | | [[Stormwind Stockade]] || [[Stormwind]] |
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| − | |[[Plundering Geist]] (non-elites) || [[Plunder Health]] (steals health on hit) || Unknown |
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| + | | [[Image:Combat Icon 16x16.png]] {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male|Small}} [[Quartermaster Zigris]] |
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| − | |[[Forgotten One]] (humanoid) || [[Psychic Scream]], and [[Shadow Crash]] (fires a shadow blast mortar towards a ranged attacker, you can run out of its way when you see it coming. Hits for ~4-5k) || Unknown |
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| + | | [[Storehouse]] || [[Blackrock Spire]] |
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| − | |[[Twilight Initiate]] (non-elites) || Nothing special || Unknown |
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| + | | {{RaceIconExt|Blackhand|Small}} [[Blackhand the Destroyer]] |
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| + | | Deceased |
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| + | | {{RaceIcon|Orc|Female|Small}} [[Griselda]] |
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| + | | Deceased |
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| + | | {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male|Small}} [[Kur'kul]] |
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| + | | Deceased |
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| + | | {{RaceIcon|FelOrc|Male|Small}} [[Jubei'Thos]] |
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| + | | Deceased |
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| + | | {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male}} [[Tharbek]] |
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| + | | Deceased |
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| + | | {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male|Small}} [[Maim Blackhand]] |
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| + | | Deceased |
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| + | | {{RaceIconExt|Orgrim|Small}} [[Orgrim Doomhammer]] |
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| + | | Deceased |
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| + | | {{RaceIcon|Mag'har|Male|Small}} [[Telkar Doomhammer]] |
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| + | | Deceased |
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| + | | {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male|Small}} [[Haomarush]] |
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| + | | Deceased |
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| + | | {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male|Small}} [[Throk'Feroth]] |
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| + | | Deceased |
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| + | | {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male|Small}} [[Mazrigos]] |
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| + | | Deceased |
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| + | | {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male|Small}} [[Khanzo]] |
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| + | | Deceased |
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| + | | {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male|Small}} [[Genjuros]] |
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| + | | Deceased |
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| + | | {{RaceIcon|FelOrc|Male|Small}} [[Blackrock Slave Master|The Slave Master]] |
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| + | | Deceased |
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+ | ===Former members=== |
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| − | There are two quests and two level 80 daily. |
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| − | * {{questlong|Neutral|76D|Funky Fungi}} |
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| − | * {{questlong|Neutral|76D|The Faceless Ones}} |
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| − | * {{questlong|Neutral|80D Heroic Daily|All Things in Good Time}} |
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| − | * {{questlong|Neutral|80D Heroic Daily|Proof of Demise: Herald Volazj}} |
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| − | == Loot == |
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| − | {{main|Ahn'kahet: The Old Kingdom loot}} |
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| + | ! Name !! colspan=2 | Location |
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| − | ! {{Alliance Icon Small}} All Bosses - Paladin Tanking Perspective |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male|Small}} [[Eitrigg]]<ref>[[Quest:Eitrigg's Wisdom#Dialogue|Quest:Eitrigg's Wisdom]]</ref> |
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| + | | [[Argent Stand]] || [[Zul'Drak]] |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male|Small}} [[Ariok]] |
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| − | ! [How to] Heroic: Ahn'kahet: Old Kingdom. |
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| + | | Various || [[Burning Steppes]] |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male|Small}} [[Broxigar|Broxigar Saurfang]]<ref>[[Blizzcon 2010-Quests and Lore]]</ref> |
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| − | ! [http://www.youtube.com/user/Cityhunter0505 More guides here] |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|Orc|Female|Small}} [[Thura]]<ref>[[Blizzcon 2010-Quests and Lore]]</ref> |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIconExt|Dranosh|Small}} [[Dranosh Saurfang]]<ref>[[Blizzcon 2010-Quests and Lore]]</ref> |
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| + | |Deceased |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIconExt|Varok|Small}} [[Varok Saurfang]]<ref>[[Blizzcon 2010-Quests and Lore]]</ref> |
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| + | | [[Warsong Hold]] || [[Borean Tundra]] |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIconExt|Orc|Male|Small}} [[Bloodeye Redfist]] |
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| − | | <youtube>qQR4rIEHV7Q&feature=PlayList&p=3E895CEA8A5A41C2&index=5</youtube> |
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+ | == Notes == |
| + | *Blackrock orcs in [[World of Warcraft]] are shown to have gray skin; this even includes Eitrigg (the only exceptions are Dranosh, Broxigar, Varok and Thura). This is presumably a game mechanic to make Blackrock orcs stand out more, as they are shown to have regular green skin in previous games and artwork. |
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Revision as of 03:15, 1 July 2011
| Blackrock clan | |
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 The Blackrock clan banner. | |
| Leader |
 Rend Blackhand |
| Past leaders |
 Telkar Doomhammer |
| Clan color | Red |
| Domain |
Blackrock Spire, Burning Steppes |
| Membership | 1,700 (Burning Steppes & Redrige Mountains)[1] |
The Blackrock clan led the charge during the First War and Second War. During that time period, it was one of the largest and most feared of the orc clans. During the Third War a faction of the clan tried to summon demons, while another group is still fighting the Alliance and is known as the Dark Horde.
History
Pre Corruption
Prior to the orcs corruption, the clan was led by Orgrim's father, Telkar Doomhammer. After Telkar died of old age, Blackhand took over the clan and soon fell to the manipulations of Gul'dan, becoming a mere figurehead for the warlock.
First War
Near the end of the First War, Blackhand was challenged and killed by his lieutenant, Orgrim Doomhammer. Doomhammer seized control of the clan and slaughtered the members of the Shadow Council, the biggest threat to his throne.
Second War
The clan's forces achieved a number of victories during the Second War, though the betrayal of Gul'dan forced Doomhammer to divide his forces and send a part of the clan to hunt him down and slaughter his followers. The event weakened the Blackrocks, who were eventually defeated and nearly destroyed during the assault on Blackrock Spire, and Orgrim Doomhammer was himself captured and sent to Lordaeron in chains. The Blackrock clan did not disappear; though; the few remaining orcs who had not been captured or killed at the battle returned to Blackrock Spire and began to rebuild. Unlike the other orcs, they remained steadfast to the ideals of the old Horde, including demon worship and depraved blood lust. They became a beacon for orcs who longed for the old days, and soon enough their ranks began to swell again.
Third War
In the intervening years between the Second War and Third War, the Blackrock clan became a major problem for the Alliance. A faction in Lordaeron under the leadership of Jubei'thos re-embraced their demon-worshipping heritage,[2] staged raids on a number of defenseless Alliance towns,[3] and sacrificed their villagers to the Legion. They did this because their warlocks told them that demons would rain from the skies and the world would burn (referring to the coming of the Burning Legion in the following months).[2] They also ignored Thrall's call to return to shamanism.[4] During the Third War, most of the Blackrock forces in Lordaeron were killed by Arthas and Kel'Thuzad's Scourge. Jubei'thos and his lieutenants had in their possession a demon gate which Kel'Thuzad needed to communicate with Archimonde.[5] The Blackrock orcs that Thrall didn't liberate from the humans' internment camps were likely killed by the Scourge.[4]
However, other members joined the modern Horde under Thrall, like Eitrigg. Orgrim Doomhammer was a mentor to Thrall, and the orc capital of Orgrimmar was named after him. Regardless, the Blackrock orcs in the New Horde don't seem to have maintained a clan identity and are now simply Horde orcs.
Aftermath of the Third War
Blackrock clan banner.
Currently, the Blackrock clan still mainly resides in and around Blackrock Spire under the leadership of Rend Blackhand, where they war with the Dark Iron dwarves for control of the area. Their holdings also include territory in the Burning Steppes and the Redridge Mountains. They have formed the Dark Horde and have become a dire threat to nearby towns like Lakeshire, whose defenses are severely strained against their raids. It has also been rumored that they have allied with a group of black dragons led by Nefarian, Deathwing's son. They are but one of the pawns Nefarian is using to undermine the human kingdom of Stormwind.
Cataclysm
Blackrock orcs play a major role in Northshire Valley. They are a major threat in Redridge Mountains. In the Burning Steppes, they are preparing for a massive assault on Redridge Mountains.
Blackrock clan divisions
Lordaeron divisions
Azeroth divisions
Azeroth classes
- Blackrock Ambusher
- Blackrock Battlemaster
- Blackrock Champion
- Blackrock Gladiator
- Blackrock Grunt
- Blackrock Hunter
- Blackrock Outrunner
- Blackrock Raider
- Blackrock Renegade
- Blackrock Scout
- Blackrock Sentry
- Blackrock Shadowcaster
- Blackrock Slayer
- Blackrock Soldier
- Blackrock Sorcerer
- Blackrock Summoner
- Blackrock Tracker
- Blackrock Warlock
- Blackrock Warrior
Known members
The Blackrock banner as seen in Warcraft III menu.
| Name | Location | |
|---|---|---|
 Goraluk Anvilcrack
|
Hall of Blackhand | Blackrock Spire |
| Ghok Bashguud
|
Lower Blackrock Spire | Blackrock Spire |
| Gath'Ilzogg
|
Stonewatch Keep and Lakeshire | Redridge Mountains |
| Bannok Grimaxe
|
Lower Blackrock Spire | Blackrock Spire |
| File:IconSmall Rend Small.gif Rend Blackhand
|
Hall of Blackhand | Blackrock Spire |
| Jed Runewatcher
|
Hall of Blackhand | Blackrock Spire |
| Tharil'zun
|
Stonewatch | Redridge Mountains |
| Targorr the Dread
|
Stormwind Stockade | Stormwind |
| Quartermaster Zigris
|
Storehouse | Blackrock Spire |
| File:IconSmall Blackhand Small.gif Blackhand the Destroyer | Deceased | |
 Griselda
|
Deceased | |
| Kur'kul
|
Deceased | |
 Jubei'Thos
|
Deceased | |
| Tharbek
|
Deceased | |
| Maim Blackhand
|
Deceased | |
| File:IconSmall Orgrim Small.gif Orgrim Doomhammer | Deceased | |
 Telkar Doomhammer
|
Deceased | |
| Haomarush
|
Deceased | |
| Throk'Feroth
|
Deceased | |
| Mazrigos
|
Deceased | |
| Khanzo
|
Deceased | |
| Genjuros
|
Deceased | |
| The Slave Master
|
Deceased | |
Former members
| Name | Location | |
|---|---|---|
 Eitrigg[6]
|
Argent Stand | Zul'Drak |
| Ariok
|
Various | Burning Steppes |
| Broxigar Saurfang[7]
|
Deceased | |
| Thura[8]
|
Unknown | |
| File:IconSmall Dranosh Small.gif Dranosh Saurfang[9]
|
Deceased | |
| File:IconSmall Varok Small.gif Varok Saurfang[10]
|
Warsong Hold | Borean Tundra |
| Bloodeye Redfist
|
Deceased | |
Notes
- Blackrock orcs in World of Warcraft are shown to have gray skin; this even includes Eitrigg (the only exceptions are Dranosh, Broxigar, Varok and Thura). This is presumably a game mechanic to make Blackrock orcs stand out more, as they are shown to have regular green skin in previous games and artwork.
References
- ^ Burning Steppes (1,500) and Redridge Mountains (200) during Lands of Conflict. Possibly less during Dark Factions, 133).
- ^ a b "The Scourge of Lordaeron: Blackrock & Roll", Warcraft III. Blizzard Entertainment.
- ^ "The Scourge of Lordaeron: The Defense of Strahnbrad", Warcraft III. Blizzard Entertainment.
- ^ a b World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, pg. 166
- ^ "Path of the Damned: Blackrock & Roll, Too!", Warcraft III. Blizzard Entertainment.
- ^ Quest:Eitrigg's Wisdom
- ^ Blizzcon 2010-Quests and Lore
- ^ Blizzcon 2010-Quests and Lore
- ^ Blizzcon 2010-Quests and Lore
- ^ Blizzcon 2010-Quests and Lore
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