Alliance

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The Alliance (aka Grand Alliance or Alliance Forces) is one of two major political factions of the mortal races in Azeroth, its counterpart being the Horde. The Alliance was once also known as the Alliance of Lordaeron when its leadership was centered in Lordaeron. However, the Alliance was forced to move the bulk of its forces to Kalimdor and to the southern Azerothian continents of Azeroth and Khaz Modan after a plague of undeath ravaged the Kingdom of Lordaeron several years ago. It has since lost many members, as well as gained new allies.

Members

The major partners in the Alliance are:

• The Humans
  • Kingdom of Stormwind: Led by King Varian Wrynn. Formerly led by Anduin Wrynn (with Bolvar Fordragon as regent) in Varian's absence (prior to the war for Northrend).
    • Capital is Stormwind City in northwestern Elwynn Forest, in the subcontinent of Azeroth.
    • One of the founding members of the Alliance of Lordaeron following Stormwind City's destruction in the First War, restored to prominence after the Second. One of the few human nations not affected in some fashion by the Third War.
    • The Kingdom of Stormwind's influence extends into the surrounding lands, including Lakeshire in the Redridge Mountains and Darkshire in Duskwood. A sizable naval fleet enables Stormwind to expand across the seas, with outposts in the Borean Tundra, the Howling Fjord, the Grizzly Hills and the Dragonblight in southern Northrend.
  • Theramore: Led by Lady Jaina Proudmoore.
    • Capital is Theramore Isle, located in Dustwallow Marsh.
    • Founded by refugees fleeing the deprevations of the Scourge. Forces include men from Lordaeron, Stromgarde, Kul Tiras, and Gilneas. Established early peace treaty with the Horde.
    • Northwatch Hold in the Barrens is their primary fortification outside of Theramore itself. There are also several fortified watch towers spread throughout Dustwallow Marsh itself.

• The Dwarves of Khaz Modan
  • Led by King Magni Bronzebeard.
    • Capital is Ironforge, located in northern Dun Morogh.
    • Pledged to the Alliance following the Bleeding Hollow's invasion of Khaz Modan.
    • The Kingdom of Ironforge controls several settlements in Khaz Modan, including Kharanos and Thelsamar. More distant outposts such as Dun Garok and Bael Modan are the result of exploration and service to the Grand Alliance. The Explorers' League also has outposts in Northrend, including at least one base camp in the Storm Peaks and a small outpost in the Howling Fjord.

• The Gnomes
  • Led by High Tinker Gelbin Mekkatorque, King of Gnomes.
    • Long-time capital was Gnomeregan, located in western Dun Morogh. Temporary settlement is Tinker Town in Ironforge.
    • Cousins of the dwarves, joining with their long-time allies to provide technological wonders to aid the Alliance in its fight against its enemies.
    • Gnomish outposts can be found in Blade's Edge Mountains in Outland and the Borean Tundra in Northrend.

• The Night Elves of Darnassus
  • Led by High Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind and Archdruid Fandral Staghelm. General Shandris Feathermoon commands the Sentinel Army.
    • Capital is Darnassus, located on the new (failed) World Tree of Teldrassil off the coast of northern Kalimdor.
    • Allied with the survivors of Lordaeron and the Horde at the behest of Medivh, which resulted in the defeat of Archimonde at the Battle of Mount Hyjal. Remained with the Alliance following the battle.
    • Controls several larger outposts, including Astranaar and Forest Song (jointly with the draenei) in Ashenvale, Feathermoon Stronghold in Feralas, and the port of Auberdine in Darkshore.

• The Draenei of the Exodar
  • Led by the Prophet Velen.
    • Long-time capital was Shattrath City on Draenor, now known as Outland. Current capital is the Exodar, located in the western portion of Azuremyst Isle, off the coast of northern Kalimdor.
    • Refugees of the eredar race fleeing their corrupted brethren, seeking allies to fight against the Burning Legion. Lived on Draenor until the orcish onslaught, fled from the Legion and the forces of Illidan Stormrage by stealing the Exodar, one of the satellites of Tempest Keep.
    • Draenei outposts include Azure Watch on Azuremyst Isle, Blood Watch on Bloodmyst Isle, Forest Song (jointly with the night elves) in Ashenvale, the Harborage in the Swamp of Sorrows, the Temple of Telhamat in Hellfire Peninsula, and Telredor in Zangarmarsh.

• The Worgen of Gilneas
  • Led by King Genn Greymane.
    • Capital is Greymane City in central Gilneas.
    • Formerly one of the strongest of the human nations, Gilneas was one of the founding members of the Alliance of Lordaeron, sealing itself off from the world after the Second War to avoid being brought into "other people's conflicts". People and lands transformed by the worgen plague that resulted in civil war engulfing Gilneas.
    • Only other known settlement is Duskhaven.