Med'an, son of Medivh and Garona Halforcen, whose blood is half-human, quarter-draenei, and quarter-orc.
Half-breed[1][2][3] (or halfbreed[4] and cross-breeds[5]) is a term denoting rare mixed heritage. Half- is a prefix attached to the offspring of races sharing a mixed ancestry. Half-breed does not denote percentage of one's heritage, but rather refers to one's mixed-heritage, and thus, any species or individual biologically related to at least two separate species. Half-races are so rare in the Warcraft universe that Blizzard don't really have any established lore about their potential longevities.[6]
As stated by Huga of the Council of Tirisfal, rare hybrids such as half-elves are sometimes prodigiously talented and have great potential.[7] However, due to their mixed heritage, half-breeds are often victims of prejudice and rejections in society.[8][9][10]
While some custom character models may be created for especially notable half-breeds, they are typically represented in World of Warcraft by existing models.
Types of half-breed[]
Half-draenei- Half-orc
- Half-ogre
- Half-elf
- Half-human
- Half-night elf
- Dwarf of Bronzebeard and Dark Iron heritage[11]
Known individuals[]
Half-elf, half-human[]
- Alodi, the first Guardian of Tirisfal.
- Arator Windrunner, son of Alleria Windrunner and Turalyon.
- Giramar and Galadin, twin sons of Rhonin and Vereesa Windrunner.
- Finnall Goldensword - The presumed daughter of Daelin Proudmoore and Kilnar Goldensword.
- Borivar - A half-elf wraith.
- Ielephia - A half-elf banshee.
- Magistrate Randalvarr - Magistrate of Valgarde in Northrend.
- Apothecary Oni'jus - A Forsaken half-elf and second in command of the Royal Apothecary Society.
- Silverwolf elf - A half-elf in legend.
- Starfeller - A half-elf in legend.
- Feulia - a half-elf of night-elf and, possibly, human descent.
Half-draenei, half-orc[]
- Garona Halforcen, legendary assassin.
- Lantresor of the Blade, leader of the Burning Blade clan and Boulderfist.
Half-ogre, half-orc[]
- The mok'nathal, a clan of orc and ogre hybrids.
- Leoroxx, leader of the mok'nathal.
- Rexxar, son of Leoroxx and Champion of the Horde.
- Braagor
- Erool
- Grikka
- Krugash
- Sky-Master Maxxor
- Ogrin
- Ragar
- Ruka
- Matron Varah
- Mok'Nathal Hunters
- Mok'Nathal Spirits
- Main article: Beastmaster (Warcraft III)
- Gaz Boartusk
- Gish Eagle Eye
- Gorsh Talonfang
- Mag Bearmaul
- Maxx Rocmane
- Mok Rocksnout
- Tagar Bearclaw
- Tagar Bearclaw - Half-orc of ogre descent.
Other[]
- Dagran Thaurissan II, son and heir of Dagran Thaurissan of the Dark Iron clan and Moira Bronzebeard of the Bronzebeard clan.
- Kalecgos often takes the form of a half-elf named Kalec.
- Med'an, son of Garona and Medivh, making him half-human, quarter-draenei, and quarter-orc.
- [Stormwing], who is described as half bird, half elemental.
- Possibly
- Lelior, whose mother was jokingly called a "half-troll" by Ciarin. Although a Sand troll, the "Christal Merchant" in Hearthstone is depicted clearly with 5 fingers (the thumb is behind the Christal), making her one of the few Trolls with this trait. Since normally Trolls have 3 fingers on their hand and two front toes. She might be Lelior's mother or another unknown Half-troll and Half-night elf.
- Orhan Ogreblade (speculated to be a mok'nathal)
- Lucretia (speculated to be a mok'nathal)
- Uda the Beast (speculated to be a mok'nathal)
In the RPG[]
Hybrid races,[12] hybrid creatures or hybrids[13][14] are creatures that resemble two different species (though sometimes more) put together.[12] Azeroth has many of such races.[12] Half-breeds[15] also known as crossbreeds,[16] are hybrids, it is unlikely that most hybrid races formed through the coupling of their parent races. Half-breed races are true hybrid races.
Half-breed does not denote percentage of one's heritage, but rather refers to one's mixed-heritage. Thus, for example the offspring of a half-elf who coupled with a human, would still be considered half-elf itself.[17] In rare cases, an individual may be so far removed from one of their ancestral heritage, that they may be considered a full member of their parent's race. For example, Commodore Jessi Falrevere may have a hint of dwarven blood flowing in her veins.[18] This would suggest, that one of her parents was distantly related to dwarfs, but had enough human blood to be considered human, rather than a hypothetical 'half-dwarf'. However, in general, since the term 'half-'"race"' is passed onto the offspring of a half-breed, and since mixed races tend to congregate and create their own cultures and society, it is possible for half-breeds to propagate and ensure the continuation of their 'race'. For example, the half-elves, that wanted to be given their own land, separate from the Alliance, so they could live there own way.[17]
The magnataur are considered unique among the hybrid races for many reasons, including their large size. While they obviously resemble centaur, dryads and other hybrid races, they do not appear to be descendants of Cenarius.[12]
Types of half-breeds[]
- Half-ogre mage
- Half-night elf
- Half-blood elf
- Half-human half-ogre
- Ogre half-breeds, different than the full-blooded ogre race
Hybrid races[]
- Centaur - horse/human[19]
- Dragonspawn - reptile/dragon/human
- Drakonid - humanoid/dragon (possibly half human)[20]
- Satyr - goat/lion/night elf[21]
- Keeper of the grove - night elf/stag[22]
- Dryad - night elf/faun[23]
- Magnataur - wooly mammoth/human[24]
- Murloc - fish/human
- Nerubian - arachnid[25]
- Frost nymph - nymph?/faun/dryad
- Tauren - bull/human[26][27]
- Taunka - bison
- Tuskarr - walrus/human
- Naga - night elf/serpent
- Stick bug - stick bug
- Quilboar - boar[28]/pig/human[29]
- Furbolg - bear
- Pandaren - human/panda bear[30]
- Makrura - lobster/crayfish/human
- Hippogryph - raven/stag
- Gryphon - lion/eagle
- Worgen - dire wolf[31]/wolf[32]/human (described as half-man, half-wolf)[33]
- Gnoll - hyena/wild dog
- Kobold - rat
- Wolvar - wolverine
- Harpy - vulture/night elf
- Arakkoa - bird
- Owlbear/wildkin/moonkin/owlbeast - owl/bear
- Werewolf - human (or other species)[34]/wolf
- Half-ogre/mok'nathal - orc/ogre[35]
- Qiraji - insect
Specific individuals[]
- Illidan - night elf[36]/unique type of demon[37]
- Cenarius - elk/night elf[38]
- Garona Halforcen - orc/draenei
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Lantresor of the Blade#Quotes
- ^
[35-40] Challenge of the Masters: Azuka Bladefury yells: (to Lantresor) You remain a half-breed...
- ^
[20-30] Reunion
- ^ Said by the Stonemaul ogres in Old Hatreds
- ^ Warcraft Interview with Jesse Cox and Dave Kosak “We don't have that many cross-breeds in the universe."
- ^ Dave Kosak on Twitter: "Half-races are so rare in Warcraft that we don't really have any established lore. (That I'm aware of)."
- ^ The First Guardian.
- ^ Archive of the Tirisgarde
- ^ Night of the Dragon, chapter 14
- ^ 'World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 2, pg. 57
- ^
[1-30] Seize the Ambassador - Ambassador Slaghammer says: That halfbreed runt will never be my emperor!
- ^ a b c d Lands of Mystery, pg. 125
- ^ Manual of Monsters, pg. 142
- ^ Lands of Mystery, pg. 142
- ^ Alliance Player's Guide, pg. 34, 36, 132.
- ^ Manual of Monsters, pg. 195
- ^ a b Alliance Player's Guide, pg. 133
- ^ Lands of Mystery, pg. 181
- ^ Alliance Player's Guide, pg. 209
- ^ [20-30] Maxnar Must Die!
- ^ Monster Guide, pg. 117
- ^ Manual of Monsters, pg. 23
- ^ Manual of Monsters, pg. 22
- ^ "...the mammoth half-men...", Lands of Mystery, pg. 85
- ^ Lands of Mystery, pg. 142
- ^ Shadows & Light, pg. 30
- ^ World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, pg. 47
- ^ Manual of Monsters, pg. 82
- ^ Dark Factions, pg. 17
- ^ Alliance & Horde Compendium, pg. 21
- ^ Lands of Conflict, pg. 195
- ^ Lands of Conflict, pg. 104
- ^ Lands of Conflict, pg. ??
- ^ Magic & Mayhem, pg. 75
- ^ Horde Player's Guide, pg. 157
- ^ Manual of Monsters, pg. 179
- ^ Illidan Stormrage Quote: "Demon type: Unique"
- ^ Shadows & Light, pg. 78
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