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==Rise of the Horde==
 
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*When the [[Velen|Prophet Velen]] tried to explain the true purpose of [[Oshu'gun]] to the [[Frostwolves]], [[Durotan]] and his chief [[shaman]], [[Drek'Thar]], grew angered by what they perceived as blasphemy, as they considred it the home of their beloved dead and their spirits.<ref>''[[Rise of the Horde]]'', chapter 10</ref>
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*When the [[Velen|Prophet Velen]] tried to explain the true purpose of [[Oshu'gun]] to the [[Frostwolf clan|Frostwolves]], [[Durotan]] and his chief [[shaman]], [[Drek'Thar]], grew angered by what they perceived as blasphemy, as they considered it the home of their beloved dead and their spirits.<ref>''[[Rise of the Horde]]'', chapter 10</ref>
*Durotan considered the [[Hellfire Citadel]] as blasphemous and a blight upon the land, out of harmony with everything the orcs were, and an offense to the eyes and the spirit.<ref>''[[Rise of the Horde]]'', chapter 17</ref>
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*Durotan considered [[Hellfire Citadel]] as blasphemous and a blight upon the land, out of harmony with everything the orcs were, and an offense to the eyes and the spirit.<ref>''[[Rise of the Horde]]'', chapter 17</ref>
   
 
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''Ruled by the benevolent [[Terenas Menethil II|King Terenas]], the nation of [[Lordaeron (kingdom)|Lordaeron]] stands as the last bastion of hope for humanity. The armies of Lordaeron were the first to heed the call to arms issued by [[Anduin Lothar|Sir Lothar]] and the people of [[Stormwind (kingdom)|Azeroth]]. As patron of the [[Alliance of Lordaeron|Alliance]], King Terenas has assumed the heavy mantle of leadership to protect all who abide in his domain. The armies of Lordaeron are [[Church of the Holy Light|deeply religious]] and are driven by the belief that humanity must stand steadfast against the blasphemous onslaught of the [[Old Horde|Horde]].''<ref>''[[Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness]]'' manual, ''[[Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness manual#Lordaeron|Nations of the Alliance]]'', Lordaeron</ref>
 
''Ruled by the benevolent [[Terenas Menethil II|King Terenas]], the nation of [[Lordaeron (kingdom)|Lordaeron]] stands as the last bastion of hope for humanity. The armies of Lordaeron were the first to heed the call to arms issued by [[Anduin Lothar|Sir Lothar]] and the people of [[Stormwind (kingdom)|Azeroth]]. As patron of the [[Alliance of Lordaeron|Alliance]], King Terenas has assumed the heavy mantle of leadership to protect all who abide in his domain. The armies of Lordaeron are [[Church of the Holy Light|deeply religious]] and are driven by the belief that humanity must stand steadfast against the blasphemous onslaught of the [[Old Horde|Horde]].''<ref>''[[Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness]]'' manual, ''[[Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness manual#Lordaeron|Nations of the Alliance]]'', Lordaeron</ref>
   
Created and formed by [[Gul'dan]] from the corpses of the fallen [[Brotherhood of the Horse|Knights of Azeroth]], the [[Death knight (Old Horde)|Death Knights]] were once proud defenders of Humanity who now serve the [[Horde]] in a blasphemous state of eternal [[Undead|undeath]]. Conjuring dark spells of [[Necromancy|necromantic]] horror upon their terrified foes, these Death Knights seek to unleash their wrath upon any foolish enough to stand in their way.<ref>[[The Dead Rise as Quel'thalas Falls (WC2_Orc)#Mission briefing]]</ref>
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Created and formed by [[Gul'dan]] from the corpses of the fallen [[Brotherhood of the Horse|Knights of Azeroth]], the [[Death knight (Old Horde)|death knights]] were once proud defenders of humanity who served the [[Old Horde]] in a blasphemous state of eternal [[Undead|undeath]]. Conjuring dark spells of [[Necromancy|necromantic]] horror upon their terrified foes, these death knights sought to unleash their wrath upon any foolish enough to stand in their way.<ref>[[The Dead Rise as Quel'thalas Falls (WC2 Orc)#Mission briefing]]</ref>
   
 
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*[[Arthas Menethil]] blasphemed his [[Terenas Menethil II|father]]'s ashes by dumping them from his [[Urn of King Terenas|funeral urn]], after killing [[Uther the Lightbringer]] and his [[paladin]]s, in order to of resurrect the [[lich]] [[Kel'thuzad]].<ref>''[[Arthas: Rise of the Lich King]]'', chapter 17</ref>
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*[[Arthas Menethil]] blasphemed his [[Terenas Menethil II|father]]'s ashes by dumping them from his [[Urn of King Terenas|funeral urn]], after killing [[Uther the Lightbringer]] and his [[paladin]]s, in order to of resurrect the [[lich]] [[Kel'Thuzad]].<ref>''[[Arthas: Rise of the Lich King]]'', chapter 17</ref>
 
*[[High Inquisitor Fairbanks]] was murdered by the [[Scarlet Crusade]] for his blasphemy, as he accused [[Renault Mograine]] of having murdered his father [[Alexandros Mograine]] with the [[Ashbringer]], and [[Saidan Dathrohan]] to be his accomplice.<ref>''[[Ashes to Ashes]]''</ref>
 
*[[High Inquisitor Fairbanks]] was murdered by the [[Scarlet Crusade]] for his blasphemy, as he accused [[Renault Mograine]] of having murdered his father [[Alexandros Mograine]] with the [[Ashbringer]], and [[Saidan Dathrohan]] to be his accomplice.<ref>''[[Ashes to Ashes]]''</ref>
   
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*The [[undead]] embody blasphemy towards the [[life]] itself, thus, they are destroyed by the faithful of the [[Church of Light]] in a will of mercy, in order to honor their memory as livings and allow their [[soul]] to rest in peace.<ref>[[The Archbishop's Mercy]]</ref><ref name="BtS1"/><ref name="BtS2"/>
 
*The [[undead]] embody blasphemy towards the [[life]] itself, thus, they are destroyed by the faithful of the [[Church of Light]] in a will of mercy, in order to honor their memory as livings and allow their [[soul]] to rest in peace.<ref>[[The Archbishop's Mercy]]</ref><ref name="BtS1"/><ref name="BtS2"/>
*[[Duke Nicholas Zverenhoff]] of the [[Argent Dawn]] denounced the Scarlet Crusade as blasphemers, as their their blind zealotry never serves a greater good, on the contrary, they killed many innocents people in the name of the [[Light]].<ref>[[The Archivist]]</ref>
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*[[Duke Nicholas Zverenhoff]] of the [[Argent Dawn]] denounced the Scarlet Crusade as blasphemers, as their blind zealotry never serves a greater good, on the contrary, they killed many innocents people in the name of the [[Light]].<ref>[[The Archivist]]</ref>
 
*[[Zamael Lunthistle]] was executed for his blasphemy by the members of the [[Twilight's Hammer]], as he started to craft his [[Prayer to Elune]], a golden tablet containing his shame, after he received a vision of [[Elune]] and understood the wrong he did in joining the fanatical cult of the [[Old God]]s.<ref>[[Lunthistle's Tale]]</ref>
 
*[[Zamael Lunthistle]] was executed for his blasphemy by the members of the [[Twilight's Hammer]], as he started to craft his [[Prayer to Elune]], a golden tablet containing his shame, after he received a vision of [[Elune]] and understood the wrong he did in joining the fanatical cult of the [[Old God]]s.<ref>[[Lunthistle's Tale]]</ref>
*[[Ipfelkofer Ironkeg]] mentioned that it was a blasphemy for him to envy the [[Dark Iron dwarves]], as he thinks it's a shame that [[Coren Direbrew|Coren]]'s [[Direbrew's Dire Brew|Dire Brew]] couldn't quench more thirsty throats during the [[Brewfest]].<ref>[[Ipfelkofer Ironkeg#Quotes]]</ref>
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*[[Ipfelkofer Ironkeg]] mentioned that it was a blasphemy for him to envy the [[Dark Iron dwarf|Dark Iron dwarves]], as he thinks it's a shame that [[Coren Direbrew|Coren]]'s [[Direbrew's Dire Brew|Dire Brew]] couldn't quench more thirsty throats during the [[Brewfest]].<ref>[[Ipfelkofer Ironkeg#Quotes]]</ref>
   
 
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*[[Lyros Swiftwind]] wished to prevent the blasphemy of the [[goblin]]s of [[Irontree Clearing]] who seek to steal the [[Talonbranch Wisp]]s for nefarious use.<ref>[[Wisps of the Woods]]</ref>
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*[[Lyros Swiftwind]] wished to prevent the blasphemy of the [[goblin]]s of [[Irontree Clearing]] who seek to steal the [[Talonbranch Wisp]]s for nefarious use.<ref>[[Wisps of the Woods]]</ref>
 
*[[Lycanthoth]] is the blasphemous and twisted [[Ancient Guardian#Dark Ancients|dark ancient]] of [[Goldrinn]], summoned by the [[Twilight's Hammer]] to replace the wolf ancient at [[Mount Hyjal]].<ref>[[Goldrinn's Ferocity]]</ref>
 
*[[Lycanthoth]] is the blasphemous and twisted [[Ancient Guardian#Dark Ancients|dark ancient]] of [[Goldrinn]], summoned by the [[Twilight's Hammer]] to replace the wolf ancient at [[Mount Hyjal]].<ref>[[Goldrinn's Ferocity]]</ref>
 
*[[Cho'gall]] considered blasphemy the death of his [[Twilight Hammer]]'s agents in [[Stormwind City]] and [[Orgrimmar]], as well as the failures of his plans to destroy both capitals.<ref>[[Eye Spy (Alliance)]]</ref><ref>[[Eye Spy (Horde)]]</ref>
 
*[[Cho'gall]] considered blasphemy the death of his [[Twilight Hammer]]'s agents in [[Stormwind City]] and [[Orgrimmar]], as well as the failures of his plans to destroy both capitals.<ref>[[Eye Spy (Alliance)]]</ref><ref>[[Eye Spy (Horde)]]</ref>
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*[[Armsmaster Harlan]] has dedicated his life to the art of wielding the weapons and indelicate instruments of the [[Scarlet Crusade]], and he is pleased to provide a demonstration for the Crusade's blasphemous enemies.<ref>[[Armsmaster Harlan#Adventure Guide</ref>
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*[[Armsmaster Harlan]] has dedicated his life to the art of wielding the weapons and indelicate instruments of the [[Scarlet Crusade]], and he is pleased to provide a demonstration for the Crusade's blasphemous enemies.<ref>[[Armsmaster Harlan#Adventure Guide]]</ref>
 
*[[Malik the Unscathed]] accused [[Imperial Vizier Zor'lok]] of blasphemy when the latter announced that the [[Klaxxi]] must be disbanded by the will of [[Grand Empress Shek'zeer]].<ref>[[The Empress' Gambit]]</ref>
 
*[[Malik the Unscathed]] accused [[Imperial Vizier Zor'lok]] of blasphemy when the latter announced that the [[Klaxxi]] must be disbanded by the will of [[Grand Empress Shek'zeer]].<ref>[[The Empress' Gambit]]</ref>
 
*Imperial Vizier Zor'lok accused of blasphemy the [[adventurer]] who are not one of the swarm and who bombarded the [[mantid]] armies, amassed at the [[Heart of Fear]], while flying with [[Xaril the Poisoned Mind]].<ref>[[Dark Skies (quest)]]</ref>
 
*Imperial Vizier Zor'lok accused of blasphemy the [[adventurer]] who are not one of the swarm and who bombarded the [[mantid]] armies, amassed at the [[Heart of Fear]], while flying with [[Xaril the Poisoned Mind]].<ref>[[Dark Skies (quest)]]</ref>
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*[[Muradin Bronzebeard]] considered blasphemous to see a [[death knight]] wielding the [[Blades of the Fallen Prince]], forged from the remains of [[Frostmourne]], the [[Runeblade|cursed blade]] that damned [[Lordaeron]] and it's [[Arthas Menethil|prince]].<ref>[[Muradin Bronzebeard#Legion 2]]</ref>
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*[[Muradin Bronzebeard]] considered blasphemous to see a [[death knight]] wielding the [[Blades of the Fallen Prince]], forged from the remains of [[Frostmourne]], the [[Runeblade|cursed blade]] that damned [[Lordaeron]] and its [[Arthas Menethil|prince]].<ref>[[Muradin Bronzebeard#Legion 2]]</ref>
*[[Thisalee Crow]] denounced as blasphemy the plot of the [[nathrezim]] [[Infazzar the Shade]] to used the [[Corrupted Idol of Aviana|corrupted]] [[Idol of Aviana]] in his assault of [[Dalaran]] with [[fel]] [[harpy|harpies]].<ref>[[You Can't Take the Sky from Me]]</ref>
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*[[Thisalee Crow]] denounced as blasphemy the plot of the [[nathrezim]] [[Infazzar the Shade]] to use the [[Corrupted Idol of Aviana|corrupted]] [[Idol of Aviana]] in his assault of [[Dalaran]] with [[fel]] [[harpy|harpies]].<ref>[[You Can't Take the Sky from Me]]</ref>
 
*The [[Avatar of Aviana]] denounced the [[Wrath of Azshara]] as a blasphemy of [[nature]], and as an infusion of stolen [[arcane]] power that cannot be allowed to exist.<ref>[[Eye of Azshara: Essence of Balance]]</ref>
 
*The [[Avatar of Aviana]] denounced the [[Wrath of Azshara]] as a blasphemy of [[nature]], and as an infusion of stolen [[arcane]] power that cannot be allowed to exist.<ref>[[Eye of Azshara: Essence of Balance]]</ref>
 
*[[Esara Verrinde]] and the Conjuror of the [[Tirisgarde]] confiscated as many fel-inscribed tomes of demonic spells of the [[Empyrean Society]] as possible, as they were considered as blasphemous.<ref>[[Some Knowledge Shouldn't Be Shared]]</ref>
 
*[[Esara Verrinde]] and the Conjuror of the [[Tirisgarde]] confiscated as many fel-inscribed tomes of demonic spells of the [[Empyrean Society]] as possible, as they were considered as blasphemous.<ref>[[Some Knowledge Shouldn't Be Shared]]</ref>
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*When [[Genn Greymane]] learned that the undead [[Alonsus Faol]] was the leader of the [[Conclave]], he was outraged and considered it a blasphemy that such a terrible destiny had befallen on a beloved hero of [[Human|humanity]].<ref name="BtS1">''[[Before the Storm]]'', chapter 11</ref>
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*When [[Genn Greymane]] learned that the undead [[Alonsus Faol]] was the leader of the [[Conclave]], he was outraged and considered it a blasphemy that such a terrible destiny had befallen on a beloved hero of [[human]]ity.<ref name="BtS1">''[[Before the Storm]]'', chapter 11</ref>
 
*[[Turalyon]] told to Alonsus Faol that as an [[undead]] he blasphemed what was once a good man and had stolen his form, and if there was anything left of his old friend, he would kill him in mercy.<ref name="BtS2">''[[Before the Storm]]'', chapter 26</ref>
 
*[[Turalyon]] told to Alonsus Faol that as an [[undead]] he blasphemed what was once a good man and had stolen his form, and if there was anything left of his old friend, he would kill him in mercy.<ref name="BtS2">''[[Before the Storm]]'', chapter 26</ref>
*[[Brannon Stormsong]] explained that even if he trusted [[Director Deepwarden]], he cannot allow such blasphemy, as the latter was the leader of the Old gods' [[cultist]]s at [[Anglepoint Wharf]].<ref>[[Eldritch Invocations]]</ref>
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*[[Brannon Stormsong]] explained that even if he trusted [[Director Deepwarden]], he cannot allow such blasphemy, as the latter was the leader of the Old Gods' [[cultist]]s at [[Anglepoint Wharf]].<ref>[[Eldritch Invocations]]</ref>
 
*[[Wayne the Ancestral]] asked an adventurer to used [[Holy Water (BfA)]] to cleanse [[Drowned Altar]]s, around the [[Lost Estate]] in [[Stormsong Valley]], which he denounced as blasphemous constructions on their lands.<ref>[[Indefatigable Purpose]]</ref>
 
*[[Wayne the Ancestral]] asked an adventurer to used [[Holy Water (BfA)]] to cleanse [[Drowned Altar]]s, around the [[Lost Estate]] in [[Stormsong Valley]], which he denounced as blasphemous constructions on their lands.<ref>[[Indefatigable Purpose]]</ref>
 
*[[Vindicator Caeduum]] called blasphemers the Horde [[adventurer]]s imbue with the ancient powers of [[troll]]s during their fight against the Alliance's [[Purified]] forces in [[Drustvar]].<ref>[[In Every Dark Corner]]</ref>
 
*[[Vindicator Caeduum]] called blasphemers the Horde [[adventurer]]s imbue with the ancient powers of [[troll]]s during their fight against the Alliance's [[Purified]] forces in [[Drustvar]].<ref>[[In Every Dark Corner]]</ref>
*[[Anvil-Thane Thurgaden]] accused [[High Justice Grimstone]] of blaspheming their righful leader, [[Moira Thaurissan]], by insulting her of being soft and weak, and that their rightful leader should be the tyran [[Ragnaros]].<ref>[[Firelands (quest)]]</ref>
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*[[Anvil-Thane Thurgaden]] accused [[High Justice Grimstone]] of blaspheming their rightful leader, [[Moira Thaurissan]], by insulting her of being soft and weak, and that their rightful leader should be the tyran [[Ragnaros]].<ref>[[Firelands (quest)]]</ref>
   
 
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Blasphemy is an insult that shows contempt, disrespect, or lack of reverence concerning a deity, a sacred object, a religion, or something considered inviolable, such as a form of authority, traditions, or a set of doctrines and teachings.

Blaspheme is not necessarily considered a crime, although it can draw animosity on those who utter or embody it. Those accused of blasphemy are called blasphemers, they are often associated or considered as heretics, and therefore, rejected or exiled by their people, the society, the organization, or the religion of which they were affiliated.

Fanatic religious cults, such as the Scarlet Crusade and the Twilight's Hammer, condemn to torture and death those who utter or embody what they deem blasphemous, making them examples for their enemies and their own followers.

War of the Ancients

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Rise of the Horde

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  • When the Prophet Velen tried to explain the true purpose of Oshu'gun to the Frostwolves, Durotan and his chief shaman, Drek'Thar, grew angered by what they perceived as blasphemy, as they considered it the home of their beloved dead and their spirits.[2]
  • Durotan considered Hellfire Citadel as blasphemous and a blight upon the land, out of harmony with everything the orcs were, and an offense to the eyes and the spirit.[3]

The Last Guardian

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  • The first time Khadgar heard orcs talking to each other, it was in an unfamiliar language that was both guttural and blasphemous to his ears.[4]
  • Medivh's willingness to not intervene against the orcs during the First War, and that he was ready to become their Guardian if they succeeded in their conquest, was considered treason, sacrilege, and even blasphemy.[5]

Second War

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Ruled by the benevolent King Terenas, the nation of Lordaeron stands as the last bastion of hope for humanity. The armies of Lordaeron were the first to heed the call to arms issued by Sir Lothar and the people of Azeroth. As patron of the Alliance, King Terenas has assumed the heavy mantle of leadership to protect all who abide in his domain. The armies of Lordaeron are deeply religious and are driven by the belief that humanity must stand steadfast against the blasphemous onslaught of the Horde.[6]

Created and formed by Gul'dan from the corpses of the fallen Knights of Azeroth, the death knights were once proud defenders of humanity who served the Old Horde in a blasphemous state of eternal undeath. Conjuring dark spells of necromantic horror upon their terrified foes, these death knights sought to unleash their wrath upon any foolish enough to stand in their way.[7]

Third War

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