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The Lore Chronicles

Azeroth's Greatest Stories of World of Warcraft

A fan-made archive of the legends, wars and heroes that shaped Azeroth — from the rise of the Lich King to the awakening of the Dragon Isles.

Two Powers, One World

Faction Spotlight

The eternal struggle between the Horde and the Alliance defines the fate of Azeroth.

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The Horde

"Lok'tar Ogar — Victory or Death."

A brotherhood forged from orcs, tauren, trolls, the Forsaken and more — bound not by blood, but by honor and the will to survive. Once refugees and outcasts, the Horde carved out a home in the harsh lands of Kalimdor and beyond.

  • Warchief's seat: Orgrimmar, Durotar
  • Ideals: Strength, honor, unity
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The Alliance

"For the Alliance — light and honor guide us."

Humans, dwarves, night elves, gnomes and draenei stand together beneath the banner of the Alliance. United by duty and the Light, they defend the ancient kingdoms of the Eastern Kingdoms and the sacred groves of Kalimdor.

  • Capital seat: Stormwind City, Elwynn Forest
  • Ideals: Justice, valor, protection

A World Reforged

The Expansions Timeline

Every era reshaped Azeroth. Follow the saga from the classic realm to the Dragon Isles.

  1. 2004

    World of Warcraft

    Adventurers first set foot in a war-torn Azeroth as the old kingdoms rebuild.

  2. 2007

    The Burning Crusade

    The Dark Portal reopens, drawing heroes into the shattered realm of Outland.

  3. 2008

    Wrath of the Lich King

    The frozen continent of Northrend and the throne of the Lich King await.

  4. 2010

    Cataclysm

    Deathwing shatters the world, remaking the very lands of Azeroth.

  5. 2012

    Mists of Pandaria

    A hidden continent rises from the mists, testing the discipline of both factions.

  6. 2014

    Warlords of Draenor

    Heroes travel through time to an alternate Draenor and its savage Iron Horde.

  7. 2016

    Legion

    The Burning Legion invades in full, and Azeroth's champions wield artifact weapons.

  8. 2018

    Battle for Azeroth

    The bleeding world's Azerite reignites total war between Horde and Alliance.

  9. 2020

    Shadowlands

    The veil tears open, and heroes journey into the realms of the afterlife.

  10. 2022

    Dragonflight

    The dragonflights return to the awakened Dragon Isles to reclaim their legacy.

Legends of Azeroth

Character Lore Gallery

The heroes and villains whose choices echo through the ages.

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Arthas Menethil

The Lich King

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Illidan Stormrage

The Betrayer

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Tyrande Whisperwind

High Priestess of Elune

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Thrall

Warchief of the Horde

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Anduin Wrynn

King of Stormwind

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Sylvanas Windrunner

The Banshee Queen

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Gather With Fellow Champions

Trade theories, share lore deep-dives, and follow new chronicles as they are written. The story of Azeroth is best told together.