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'''Chieftain''' is a term used in the [[Warcraft universe]] to refer to the leader of a [[clan]] or a [[tribe]] principally. Chieftain is a genderless title.<ref name=HPG149>[[Horde Player's Guide]], p.149</ref>
 
'''Chieftain''' is a term used in the [[Warcraft universe]] to refer to the leader of a [[clan]] or a [[tribe]] principally. Chieftain is a genderless title.<ref name=HPG149>[[Horde Player's Guide]], p.149</ref>
 
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==Races==
 
==Races==
===Orcs===
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===Orc===
 
All the orc clans are leaded by a chieftain,<ref>[[Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition]] Manual, p.66-68</ref><ref>[[Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition]] Manual, p.88</ref><ref>[[Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition]] Manual, p.90</ref><ref>[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]], p.10 Quote: "''[[Durotan]], chieftain of the [[Frostwolf clan]]...''"</ref> and the leader of all allied chieftains is the [[warchief]].
 
All the orc clans are leaded by a chieftain,<ref>[[Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition]] Manual, p.66-68</ref><ref>[[Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition]] Manual, p.88</ref><ref>[[Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition]] Manual, p.90</ref><ref>[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]], p.10 Quote: "''[[Durotan]], chieftain of the [[Frostwolf clan]]...''"</ref> and the leader of all allied chieftains is the [[warchief]].
   
===Ogres===
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===Ogre===
 
The [[ogre]] clans are commonly leaded by a chieftain<ref>[[Horde Player's Guide]], p.26</ref><ref name=HPG156>[[Horde Player's Guide]], p.156</ref> a single chieftain rules the clan,<ref name=HPG157>[[Horde Player's Guide]], p.157</ref> but their leadership rarely last long,<ref name=HPG156/> the [[ogre magi]]s act as their advisors.<ref name=HPG156/> It is unknown if the [[half-ogre]]s have chieftains, but [[Rexxar]] became the chieftain of the [[Stonemaul clan]].<ref name=HPG157/>
 
The [[ogre]] clans are commonly leaded by a chieftain<ref>[[Horde Player's Guide]], p.26</ref><ref name=HPG156>[[Horde Player's Guide]], p.156</ref> a single chieftain rules the clan,<ref name=HPG157>[[Horde Player's Guide]], p.157</ref> but their leadership rarely last long,<ref name=HPG156/> the [[ogre magi]]s act as their advisors.<ref name=HPG156/> It is unknown if the [[half-ogre]]s have chieftains, but [[Rexxar]] became the chieftain of the [[Stonemaul clan]].<ref name=HPG157/>
   
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The [[tauren]] are leaded by [[Cairne]], chieftain of the [[Bloodhoof]] tauren,<ref>[[Horde Player's Guide]], p.135</ref> and their tribes are often leaded by a tauren with the title of "chief" and/or "chieftain".<ref name=HPG149/> They have the [[class]] of [[tauren chieftain]]. The [[taunka]] also have chieftains.<ref>[[Tormak the Scarred]]</ref><ref>[[Chieftain Wintergale]]</ref><ref>[[Chieftain Swiftspear]]</ref>
 
The [[tauren]] are leaded by [[Cairne]], chieftain of the [[Bloodhoof]] tauren,<ref>[[Horde Player's Guide]], p.135</ref> and their tribes are often leaded by a tauren with the title of "chief" and/or "chieftain".<ref name=HPG149/> They have the [[class]] of [[tauren chieftain]]. The [[taunka]] also have chieftains.<ref>[[Tormak the Scarred]]</ref><ref>[[Chieftain Wintergale]]</ref><ref>[[Chieftain Swiftspear]]</ref>
   
===[[Troll]]s===
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===Troll===
 
[[Jungle trolls]] chieftains are at the top of the hierarchy,<ref name=HPG144>[[Horde Player's Guide]], p.144</ref> the young trolls can hope of becoming one;<ref>[[Horde Player's Guide]], p.143</ref> a chieftain is first and foremost a powerful and highly respected individual who has proved again and again his invaluableness to the tribe,<ref name=HPG144/> each tribe has a chieftain.<ref>[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]], p.49</ref> [[Forest troll]]s are also leaded by chieftains, a single chieftain rules each tribe, every village has at least one witch doctor or priest, who acts as an advisor or, occasionally, the chieftain.<ref>[[Horde Player's Guide]], p.159</ref> [[Ice troll]]s have chieftains also,<ref>{{npc|Neutral|Drakkari Chieftain}}</ref> but the chieftains follow the [[Frost King Malakk|Frost King]].<ref>[[Lands of Mystery]], p.112</ref>
 
[[Jungle trolls]] chieftains are at the top of the hierarchy,<ref name=HPG144>[[Horde Player's Guide]], p.144</ref> the young trolls can hope of becoming one;<ref>[[Horde Player's Guide]], p.143</ref> a chieftain is first and foremost a powerful and highly respected individual who has proved again and again his invaluableness to the tribe,<ref name=HPG144/> each tribe has a chieftain.<ref>[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]], p.49</ref> [[Forest troll]]s are also leaded by chieftains, a single chieftain rules each tribe, every village has at least one witch doctor or priest, who acts as an advisor or, occasionally, the chieftain.<ref>[[Horde Player's Guide]], p.159</ref> [[Ice troll]]s have chieftains also,<ref>{{npc|Neutral|Drakkari Chieftain}}</ref> but the chieftains follow the [[Frost King Malakk|Frost King]].<ref>[[Lands of Mystery]], p.112</ref>
   
===Dwarves===
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===Dwarf===
 
[[Dark Iron dwarves]] are led by chieftains.<ref>[[Monster Guide]], p.51</ref>
 
[[Dark Iron dwarves]] are led by chieftains.<ref>[[Monster Guide]], p.51</ref>
   
===Furblogs===
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===Furblog===
 
Some furbolgs are leaded by a chieftain.<ref>[[Lands of Mystery]], p.15</ref><ref>[[Lands of Mystery]], p.177</ref><ref>[[Chieftain Bloodmaw]]</ref><ref>[[Chieftain Bloodmaw]]</ref>
 
Some furbolgs are leaded by a chieftain.<ref>[[Lands of Mystery]], p.15</ref><ref>[[Lands of Mystery]], p.177</ref><ref>[[Chieftain Bloodmaw]]</ref><ref>[[Chieftain Bloodmaw]]</ref>
   
===Murlocs===
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===Murloc===
 
[[Murloc]]s have chieftains.<ref>[[Lands of Mystery]], p.136</ref><ref>[[Dark Factions]], p.223,224</ref><ref>[[Mmmrrrggglll]]</ref><ref>[[Chieftain Ashtotem]]</ref>
 
[[Murloc]]s have chieftains.<ref>[[Lands of Mystery]], p.136</ref><ref>[[Dark Factions]], p.223,224</ref><ref>[[Mmmrrrggglll]]</ref><ref>[[Chieftain Ashtotem]]</ref>
   
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The [[Lost One]]s have chieftains in their tribes.<ref>[[Lost One Chieftain]]</ref><ref>[[Chieftain Mummaki]]</ref>
 
The [[Lost One]]s have chieftains in their tribes.<ref>[[Lost One Chieftain]]</ref><ref>[[Chieftain Mummaki]]</ref>
   
===Troggs===
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===Trogg===
 
[[Trogg]]s have chieftains.<ref>[[Oggleflint]]</ref><ref>[[Grimlok]]</ref><ref>[[Boss Galgosh]]</ref>
 
[[Trogg]]s have chieftains.<ref>[[Oggleflint]]</ref><ref>[[Grimlok]]</ref><ref>[[Boss Galgosh]]</ref>
   
===Gorlocs===
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===Gorloc===
 
[[Gorloc]]s have chieftains.<ref>{{npc|Neutral|Chieftain Gurgleboggle}}</ref><ref>{{npc|Neutral|Chieftain Burblegobble}}</ref>
 
[[Gorloc]]s have chieftains.<ref>{{npc|Neutral|Chieftain Gurgleboggle}}</ref><ref>{{npc|Neutral|Chieftain Burblegobble}}</ref>
   
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===Others===
 
===Others===
 
The following races have at least one chietain:
 
The following races have at least one chietain:
*[[Owlbeast]]s<ref>[[Chieftain Oomooroo]]</ref>
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*[[Owlbeast]]<ref>[[Chieftain Oomooroo]]</ref>
 
*[[Wolvar]]<ref>{{npc|Neutral|Howling Wolvar Chieftain}}</ref>
 
*[[Wolvar]]<ref>{{npc|Neutral|Howling Wolvar Chieftain}}</ref>
 
*[[Tuskarr]]<ref>[[Elder Ko'nani]]</ref>
 
*[[Tuskarr]]<ref>[[Elder Ko'nani]]</ref>
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==Referneces==
 
==Referneces==
 
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Chieftain is a term used in the Warcraft universe to refer to the leader of a clan or a tribe principally. Chieftain is a genderless title.[1]

Races

Orc

All the orc clans are leaded by a chieftain,[2][3][4][5] and the leader of all allied chieftains is the warchief.

Ogre

The ogre clans are commonly leaded by a chieftain[6][7] a single chieftain rules the clan,[8] but their leadership rarely last long,[7] the ogre magis act as their advisors.[7] It is unknown if the half-ogres have chieftains, but Rexxar became the chieftain of the Stonemaul clan.[8]

Tauren

The tauren are leaded by Cairne, chieftain of the Bloodhoof tauren,[9] and their tribes are often leaded by a tauren with the title of "chief" and/or "chieftain".[1] They have the class of tauren chieftain. The taunka also have chieftains.[10][11][12]

Troll

Jungle trolls chieftains are at the top of the hierarchy,[13] the young trolls can hope of becoming one;[14] a chieftain is first and foremost a powerful and highly respected individual who has proved again and again his invaluableness to the tribe,[13] each tribe has a chieftain.[15] Forest trolls are also leaded by chieftains, a single chieftain rules each tribe, every village has at least one witch doctor or priest, who acts as an advisor or, occasionally, the chieftain.[16] Ice trolls have chieftains also,[17] but the chieftains follow the Frost King.[18]

Dwarf

Dark Iron dwarves are led by chieftains.[19]

Furblog

Some furbolgs are leaded by a chieftain.[20][21][22][23]

Murloc

Murlocs have chieftains.[24][25][26][27]

Draenei

The Lost Ones have chieftains in their tribes.[28][29]

Trogg

Troggs have chieftains.[30][31][32]

Gorloc

Gorlocs have chieftains.[33][34]

Vrykul

Vrykul have chieftains.[35][36]

Others

The following races have at least one chietain:

The Tauren Chieftains

The Tauren Chieftains is a metal band that has members from the Horde.

Notable

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