Scourge (Warcraft)
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The Scourge were an army of [[Undead|undead]] who were the creations of the [[Demon|demonic]] forces of the [[Burning Legion]]. Their creation was linked to their efforts in bringing about their rule and control over [[Azeroth]]. The Legion's initial plans using the [[Horde (Warcraft)|Horde]] failed with the defeat of the [[Orcs (Warcraft)|Orcs]] and the destruction of their world of [[Draenor]]. One of the survivors of Draenor was the Orc shaman [[Ner'zhul]] who was transformed into the [[Lich King]] and sent into the cold north of [[Northrend]] in Azeroth. Once there, he used his new power in taking control of the dead to form an army that became the Scourge with the Lich King being overseen by the [[Nathrezim]] Dreadlords led by [[Tichondrius]]. Thus, the Scourge's mission was to spread terror and destruction in order to pave the way for the Burning Legion's eventual invasion. The first obstacle in their plan was the [[Nerubians]] native to the cold north leading to the '''War of the Spider'''. The undead were nearly defeated due to the Nerubians immunity to the plague in this conflict but ultimately their foe was defeated and their corpses was reanimated to join their army. | The Scourge were an army of [[Undead|undead]] who were the creations of the [[Demon|demonic]] forces of the [[Burning Legion]]. Their creation was linked to their efforts in bringing about their rule and control over [[Azeroth]]. The Legion's initial plans using the [[Horde (Warcraft)|Horde]] failed with the defeat of the [[Orcs (Warcraft)|Orcs]] and the destruction of their world of [[Draenor]]. One of the survivors of Draenor was the Orc shaman [[Ner'zhul]] who was transformed into the [[Lich King]] and sent into the cold north of [[Northrend]] in Azeroth. Once there, he used his new power in taking control of the dead to form an army that became the Scourge with the Lich King being overseen by the [[Nathrezim]] Dreadlords led by [[Tichondrius]]. Thus, the Scourge's mission was to spread terror and destruction in order to pave the way for the Burning Legion's eventual invasion. The first obstacle in their plan was the [[Nerubians]] native to the cold north leading to the '''War of the Spider'''. The undead were nearly defeated due to the Nerubians immunity to the plague in this conflict but ultimately their foe was defeated and their corpses was reanimated to join their army. | ||
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| + | Thus, the Burning Legion lord known as '''Archimonde''' was summoned into the world in order to lead the invasion of Azeroth. He immediately placed the Nathrezim Dreadlords in charge of the Scourge that were to be used to aid the demons onslaught. Unknown to the Burning Legion, the Lich King bid his time in order to free himself from the shackles of his masters. | ||
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*'''Ghouls''' : | *'''Ghouls''' : | ||
*'''Abominations''' : | *'''Abominations''' : | ||
| + | *'''Death Knights''' : fallen paladins who became embittered over being ostracised by the living leading to them falling under the Lich King's power. They came to serve as the Scourge's mightiest generals where they were armed with black vampiric Runeblades and shadowy steeds. | ||
The Scourge was based in the frozen lands of '''Northrend''' situated in the north of Azeroth. Their leader was centred at the '''Frozen Throne''' which served as a receptacle of the Lich King's power. | The Scourge was based in the frozen lands of '''Northrend''' situated in the north of Azeroth. Their leader was centred at the '''Frozen Throne''' which served as a receptacle of the Lich King's power. | ||
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| + | During the Scourge's rise to power, they came to overrun the Nerubian ziggurat known as '''Naxxramas'''. Through the Lich King's power, dark forces caused the underground fortress to rise into the sky and become a flying citadel with this necropolis serving as a mobile of operations. | ||
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==Members== | ==Members== | ||
Revision as of 08:16, 28 April 2020
The Scourge are an army of undead that feature in Warcraft.
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History
The Scourge were an army of undead who were the creations of the demonic forces of the Burning Legion. Their creation was linked to their efforts in bringing about their rule and control over Azeroth. The Legion's initial plans using the Horde failed with the defeat of the Orcs and the destruction of their world of Draenor. One of the survivors of Draenor was the Orc shaman Ner'zhul who was transformed into the Lich King and sent into the cold north of Northrend in Azeroth. Once there, he used his new power in taking control of the dead to form an army that became the Scourge with the Lich King being overseen by the Nathrezim Dreadlords led by Tichondrius. Thus, the Scourge's mission was to spread terror and destruction in order to pave the way for the Burning Legion's eventual invasion. The first obstacle in their plan was the Nerubians native to the cold north leading to the War of the Spider. The undead were nearly defeated due to the Nerubians immunity to the plague in this conflict but ultimately their foe was defeated and their corpses was reanimated to join their army.
Thus, the Burning Legion lord known as Archimonde was summoned into the world in order to lead the invasion of Azeroth. He immediately placed the Nathrezim Dreadlords in charge of the Scourge that were to be used to aid the demons onslaught. Unknown to the Burning Legion, the Lich King bid his time in order to free himself from the shackles of his masters.
Overview
In appearance, the Scourge was a vast army that consisted of undead from various races.
A key part of the Scourge was the Cult of the Damned that consisted of living cultists known as acolytes.
Among its army, the Scourge fielded many forms of undead beings that included:
- Ghouls :
- Abominations :
- Death Knights : fallen paladins who became embittered over being ostracised by the living leading to them falling under the Lich King's power. They came to serve as the Scourge's mightiest generals where they were armed with black vampiric Runeblades and shadowy steeds.
The Scourge was based in the frozen lands of Northrend situated in the north of Azeroth. Their leader was centred at the Frozen Throne which served as a receptacle of the Lich King's power.
During the Scourge's rise to power, they came to overrun the Nerubian ziggurat known as Naxxramas. Through the Lich King's power, dark forces caused the underground fortress to rise into the sky and become a flying citadel with this necropolis serving as a mobile of operations.
Members
- Ner'zhul : formerly an Orc Shaman from Draenor whose soul survived the destruction of his homeworld but was taken by the demon lords of the Burning Legion who twisted him into becoming the Lich King.
- Arthas Menethil :
- Tichondrius : a male Nathrezim Dreadlord who was among others of his kind that were sent as overseers of the Scourge and used to keep watch over the Lich King.
- Anub'arak : a male Nerubian Cryptlord who was once a king of his people until he was killed and resurrected to serve as a General in the Scourge.
- Bolvar Fordragon :
- Kel'thuzad : a human mage of Dalaran who became dissatisfied with his life and heart the call of the Lich King where he became a necromancer that looked to spread the plague to the human lands. He was killed by Arthas Menethil but this was foreseen by the Lich king with Kel'thuzad's soul surviving and being reborn as a Lich.
- Sylvanas Windrunner : a female High Elf ranger-general who attempted to defend Quel'thalas from the Scourge leading to her confronting the Death Knight Arthas Menethil. Ultimately, she was defeated and Arthas cursed her with undeath leading to her becoming a banshee. Afterwards, she managed to be freed from the Lich King's control and became the ruler of the undead Forsaken.
Notes
- The Scourge were introduced as a playable faction in Warcraft 3: Reign of Chaos.
Appearances
- Warcraft 3: Reign of Chaos:
- Warcraft 3: The Frozen Throne:
- World of Warcraft:
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