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Orcish Alliances

	Blackrock Clan Leader: Ogrim Doomhammer Nation Color: Red Domain: Blackrock Spire, Azeroth Background: Although years of war have reduced their numbers, the Blackrock clan remains the strongest within the Horde. Ruled for many years by Blackhand the Destroyer, the Blackrock clan rose quickly in power and was responsible for numberless victories against the Humans in the First War. Ogrim Doomhammer known as the backstabber - assassinated the ruthless, but careless Blackhand, and names himself clan chieftain and War Chief of the Horde. The Blackrock clan continues to dictate the course of the war intimidating the lesser clans within the Horde into following Ogrim's lead. The forces of the Blackrock clan are fanatically loyal to the Doomhammer and will serve him with their lives.
	Stormreavers Clan Leader: Gul'dan the Warlock Nation Color: Blue Domain: Stormwind, Azeroth & Balor, Azeroth Background: The Stormreavers are a small but powerful clan whose origins are fixed in the history of the Horde since its coming to Azeroth. As the last of his kind, the Warlock Gul'dan maintains absolute control over his clan. Gul'dan, who secretly ruled the Horde through his unwitting puppet Blackhand, has found that the shrewd Doomhammer harbors no trust or fondness for him. This forced Gul'dan to found the Stormreavers in order to protect himself from any action Orgrim might take against him. With the support of his clan, Gul'dan intends to find the lost Tomb if the Daemonlord Sargeras. It is legend that this Tomb contains unimaginable power - power which Gul'dan means to possess.
	Twilight's Hammer Clan Leader: Cho'gall the Ogre Mage Nation Color: Violet Domain: Northshire, Azeroth Background: Obsessed with the notion that the Horde is the harbinger of apocalyptic doom to all the lands that it ravages, the Twilight's Hammer feels a sacrosanct gratification in the destruction of all that it encounters. Led by the cunning Ogre Mage Cho'gall, the Twilight's Hammer clan has strong ties to Gul'dan and the Stormreaver clan. It's loyalty to the Horde is not as strong as its belief in its sacred mission of oblivion.
	The Black Tooth Grin Clan Leader: Rend and Maim, the sons of Blackhand Nation Color: Black Domain: The Black Morass, Azeroth Background: The Black Tooth Grin clan was originally part of the Blackrock clan, but splintered off before the Hordes passing into Azeroth. After their father was deposed from his position as War Chief by Ogrim Doomhammer, Rend and Maim decided to gain control over their own faction within the Horde without directly opposing Doomhammer's ascension to power. The Black Tooth Grin clan may be sorely tested should the opportunity arise for Rend and Maim to reclaim their father's station and avenge his death.
	Bleeding Hollow Clan Leader: Kilrogg Deadeye Nation Color: Green Domain: Ironforge, Khaz Modan Background: The Bleeding Hollow clan was one of the largest in the Horde before the passing into Azeroth. Led by the aged Kilrogg, the Bleeding Hollow embodies the unrelenting savagery required for many long years of successful Orcish warfare. In accordance with their unequaled performance in battle, they have been given the honor of safeguarding the refinement operations in the occupied lands of Khaz Modan. Allegiant to the Blackrock clan, these veteran warriors place the needs of the Horde above all else.
	Dragonmaw Clan Leader: Zuluhed the Whacked Nation Color: White Domain: Grim Batol, Khaz Modan Background: Led by the Shaman Zuluhed, the Dragonmaw clan is a small but elite faction within the Horde. With it's legacy dating back to the time before the Warlocks, the Dragonmaw was was quick to become one of Blackhand's strongest supporters in Azeroth. After his demise, the Dragonmaw honored its fealty to Blackhand by pledging itself into the service of his sons and The Black Tooth Grin clan. Using ritualistic magiks dowered by the ancient Shaman, the Dragonmaw clan was responsible for the capture of the Dragon Queen Alexstraza, and the Horde's current subjugation of the Dragons of Azeroth.
	Burning Blade Leader: None Nation Color: Orange Domain: Nomadic Background: The Burning Blade is not a clan as much as it is an elemental force of nature. Chaotic and unpredictable, the Burning Blade is a brotherhood of demented Orcs whose only objective is to raze and plunder with no regard for their own safety. This leaderless swarm is held in check by the Ogres - to be unleashed by the clans in times of urgent duress. The Burning Blade holds loyalty to no one, and will attack any that they perceive to be a threat - even their fellow Orcs.
	Shadow Moon Clan Leader: Ner'zhul the Shaman Nation Color: Black Background: The nefarious Shadow Moon clan rules over the scattered clans of draenor. Although the clans of Draenor do not maintain the unity of the Horde in Azeroth, Ner'zhul keeps these houses subjugated through fear and brute force. The Shadow Moon clan is heavily influenced by an ancient shamanistic principles and exemplifies the raw power of the dark Orcish magiks.
	Warsong Clan Leader: Grom Hellscream Nation Color: Red Background: Ripping into every combat crying epic battle-hymns of blood and death, the Warsong clan is the most distinguishable of the Draenor clans. Led by the ravenous Grom Hellscream, the Warsong clan awaits Ner'zhul's order to invade Azeroth and bathe in the blood of their enemies.
	Shattered Hand Clan Leader: Korgath Bladefist Nation Color: White Background: As those of the Black Tooth Grin clan, the members of the Shattered Hand practice the rituals of self mutilation to demostrate their loyalty to the clan. Ocs who rise to the status of warrior within the clan offer their left hands to be broken or completely removed. Their ruined stumps are often replaced by some sort of crude weapon or tool.
	Bleeding Hollow Clan Leader: Kilrogg Deadeye Nation Color: Orange Background: This clan has achieved legendary status for battling the forces of Azeroth throughout both the First and Second Wars. Kilrogg was able to avoid capture by the Alliance after the defeat of the Horde in the Second War, and with the help of Ner'zhul was able to lead his clan back to the safety of Draenor. The Bleeding Hollow clan now serves Ner'zhul and will stop at nothing to bring his dark plans to fruition.
	Thunderlord Clan Leader: Fenris the Hunter Nation Color: Violet Background: The Thunderlord clan has strong ties to both the Blackrock and Lightning Blade clans. Ogrim Doomhammer, former Warchief of the Horde in Azeroth, rose to power through the Thunderlord clan. Fenris, captain of the remaining Wolfriders and Chieftan of the Thunderlords is eager to lead his clan to glorious battle in the Human lands.
	Laughing Skull Clan Leader: Mogor the Ogre Nation Color: Yellow Background: The morose Laughing Skull is perhaps the most treacherous of all the clans. Felling a kindship to thievery and assassination, the warriors of the Laughing Skull are distrusted by many of their fellow Orcs. Although the loyalty of those in the Laughing Skull are questionable, the skill and audacity of their minions are unequaled.
	Bonechewer Clan Leader: Tagar Spinebreaker Nation Color: Green Background: The ravaging, cannibalistic warriors of the Bonechewer clan are well respected by the rest of the Horde. Ornamenting themselves with the broken bones and ruined organs of their enemies, the Bonechewers inspire fear and terror in all who behold them in battle.

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