Tribe

A tribe is a social unit consisting of a number of families united under a common hereditary chieftain. Typically, trolls organize in these groups, and some sources suggest tauren and taunka identify more often as tribes than clans. The term tribe is sometimes used interchangeably with the term clan.

• Each individual tribe has a chief or chieftain, such as Vol'jin (Chief of the Darkspear tribe) or Cairne Bloodhoof (Chief of the Bloodhoof tribe and Chieftain of the United Tauren Tribes).^{[citation needed]} 
• In the current structure of the Horde, all clans answer to one warchief.
• Non-Horde races that form tribes include the naga.
• Humans used to be organised in tribes before being united by King Thoradin of the Arathi

Tauren tribes

Main tribes:

• Bloodhoof – The chieftain's own tribe.
• Cliffwalker – A tribe living at Cliffwalker Post in Stonetalon Mountains.
• Cloudsong – They picked up the role of spiritual leaders of the tauren shamans after the Skychaser tribe was nearly wiped out.
• Darkmane – A tribe known for being a jack of all trades.
• Dawnchaser – A tribe of tauren living in Krasarang Wilds.
• Dawnstrider – The Dawnstrider tribe are experienced enchanters and skilled shamans.
• Eagletalon – This tribe hunts the harpies of Mulgore.
• Farwanderers – A tribe that once lived at Camp Narache in Mulgore.
• Grimtotem – This tribe is the only dissenting tribe, refusing to join Cairne and the Bloodhoof, because they meant the Tauren tribes should not ally the newly arrive Horde.
• Highmountain – A tribe with several notable members who fought (and still fight) against the Burning Legion.
• Longstride – A tribe of tauren that resides in Azeroth and Outland.
• Mistrunner – The Mistrunners tribe is dedicated to the druidic path and seeks to heal the earth and ease the suffering of the Earthmother.
• Ragetotem – The Ragetotem tauren are the fiercest warriors among the tauren.
• Runetotem – These have recently rediscovered the ways of the druid.
• Skychaser – These tauren were the spiritual leaders of the tauren shamans. They were nearly wiped out during the Grimtotem coup to take over Thunder Bluff.
• Skyseer – A small tribe of tauren residing around Kalimdor.
• Stonehoof – The Stonehoof are the most talented smiths among the tauren.
• Stonespire – A tribe nearly wiped extinct by dwarven forces in the Northern Barrens.
• Thunderhorn – These make up the greatest hunters among the tauren.
• Wheathoof – A tribe of farmers residing in Mulgore.
• Whitecloud – A small tribe that resides in Kalimdor.
• Wildmane – This tribe has largely joined the Runetotem in seeking the ways of the druid.
• Wildrunner – A small tribe that reside mostly in Mulgore.
• Windtotem – A small tribe that reside mostly in Mulgore.
• Winterhoof – The Winterhoof tribe represents some of the greatest herbalists and alchemists the tauren have to offer.
• Younghoof – A small tribe that reside mostly in Mulgore.
• Tribemother Torra also mentions being the last survivor of her tribe.

Taunka tribes:

• Icemist – The largest taunka tribe, formerly residing in Icemist Village but now taking refuge in the Westwind Refugee Camp of Dragonblight.
• Wintergale – A small taunka tribe living in Taunka'le Village in eastern Borean Tundra.

Yaungol tribes:

• Bataari – An aggressive tribe that frequently assaults Binan Village, residing in Fire Camp Bataar, Kun-Lai Summit.
• Burilgi – A small tribe of yaungol that has sacked Muskpaw Ranch in Kun-Lai Summit.
• Deadtalkers – A tribe of necromancers residing at the Deadtalker's Plateau in Townlong Steppes.
• Gai-Cho – An aggressive tribe locked in combat with the Krik'thik mantid and the Shado-pan. They reside in eastern Townlong Steppes.
• Ordo – A tribe of raiders who sacked the Chow Farmstead and enslaved many pandaren. They reside in Fire Camp Ordo in the Kun-Lai Summit.
• Ordon – A war-loving tribe of yaungol who worship Ordos. They reside on the Timeless Isle.
• Osul – An aggressive tribe that is attempting to break into Kun-Lai Summit through the Ox Gate.
• Palewind – An extinct tribe of yaungol in Townlong Steppes, wiped out by a sha infestation.
• Ruqin – An aggressive tribe of yaungol that frequently assaults the Burlap Trail. They reside in Fire Camp Ruqin in the Kun-Lai Summit.
• Yongqi – An aggressive tribe of yaungol that has assaulted Yinying Village. They reside in Fire Camp Yongqi in the Kun-Lai Summit.

Highmountain tribes:

• Bloodtotem – An aggressive tauren tribe that would eventually join the Legion.
• Highmountain – The dominant tauren tribe of the Broken Isles.
• Ironhorn – A renowned tribe of blacksmiths, living atop Highmountain Peak.
• Prepfoot – A tribe of doomsayers who believe Deathwing will return to destroy the world.
• Rivermane – A very peaceful and shamanic tribe of tauren.
• Skyhorn – A tribe renowned for their hunting abilities.

Troll tribes

Jungle troll tribes

• Gurubashi tribe - Present in Zul'Gurub. Namesake of Zul'Gurub and once the rulers of the Gurubashi Empire.
  • Atal'ai tribe - Present in the Swamp of Sorrows. Formerly also located in Zul'Gurub. Worshipers of Hakkar the Soulflayer.
  • Bloodscalp tribe - Present in Zul'Kunda and nearby ruins in Northern Stranglethorn. Led by Gan'zulah.
  • Darkspear tribe - Present on the Echo Isles in Durotar.
  • Hakkari tribe - Present in the Swamp of Sorrows. Formerly also located in Zul'Gurub. Worshipers of Hakkar the Soulflayer.
  • Shatterspear tribe - A tribe located in Shatterspear Vale in northern Darkshore.
  • Skullsplitter tribe - Present in Zul'Mamwe and nearby ruins in Northern Stranglethorn.
  • "Jellyneck's tribe" - An unnamed tribe of jungle trolls located in the Twilight Highlands led by Jon-Jon Jellyneck recruited into the Horde by Lady Cozwynn.

Forest troll tribes

• Amani Tribe - Present in Zul'Aman and Quel'Thalas. Namesake of Zul'Aman and once the rulers of the Amani Empire.
  • Firetree tribe - Present in the Blackrock Spire. Affiliated with the Dark Horde.
  • Mossflayer tribe - Present in the Eastern Plaguelands. Largely consists of undead trolls.
  • Revantusk tribe - Present in the Hinterlands.
  • Shadowglen tribe - Present in Silverpine Forest. Possibly eliminated by Illidan's Naga.
  • Shadowpine tribe - Present in the Ghostlands.
  • Smolderthorn tribe - Present in the Blackrock Spire. Affiliated with the Dark Horde.
  • Vilebranch tribe - Present in the Hinterlands. Worshipers of Hakkar the Soulflayer.
  • Witherbark tribe - Present in the Arathi Highlands. Formerly also located in the Hinterlands.
  • Witherbranch tribe - Present on the islands Skittering Hollow and Un'gol Ruins.

Ice troll tribes

• Drakkari tribe - Present in Zul'Drak and the Grizzly Hills. Namesake of Zul'Drak and once the rulers of the Drakkari Empire.
  • Frostmane tribe - Present in Dun Morogh. At war with Ironforge.
  • Icetusk tribe - Present on the islands Dread Chain and the Whispering Reef.
  • Winterax tribe - Formerly located in Alterac Valley. Present location unknown.
  • Winterfang tribe - Present in Zul'Drak. They live alongside the Drakkari.

Sand troll tribes

• Farraki/Sandfury tribe - Present in Tanaris.
  • Sandscalp tribe - Present on the island Molten Cay.

Dark troll tribes

• Shadowtooth - Present on Mount Hyjal. Helped the Alliance, Horde and night elves at the Battle for Mount Hyjal.

Zandalari troll tribes

• Zandalar tribe - Present on Zandalar. The first troll tribe. Founders of the Zandalari Empire, the oldest empire on Azeroth that still exists today. And the ancient Empire of Zul that combated the aqir.
  • Unnamed Vol'dun tribe - a tribe of zandalari outcasts that make their home in the Scorched Sands Arena. They are led by Razgaji.

Other

• Pinkspear tribe - Mentioned by Rokhan.

Human tribes

• Alteraci tribe Leader: Ignaeus
• Arathi tribe Leader: Thoradin

Tol'vir tribes

• Neferset tribe Leader: Dark Pharaoh Tekahn
• Orsis tribe Leader: General Ammantep
• Ramkahen tribe Leader: King Phaoris

Murloc tribal system

This section contains information from the Warcraft RPG which is considered non-canon.

Murlocs live in tribes, each tribe to its own village of usually six to twelve individuals. Many murloc tribes exist, and the tribes get along with each other reasonably well. Each tribe has a name that seems indicative of its members’ activities, appearance, or history, such as "Lostfin" or "Bluegill". Multiple tribes in the same area are organized into larger clans, and every so often all tribes in a clan meet to discuss issues of importance. However, keeping a large group of murlocs coordinated and in agreement for any significant length of time is difficult. Members of a single tribe are usually similar in appearance.

See: Known murloc territories and villages.

Naga tribes

• Blackfathom Leader: Lady Sarevess - the naga whorshipping the Old Gods in the Blackfathom Deeps.

• Bloodcursed Leader: Atoph the Bloodcursed - the tribe defending the Statue of Queen Azshara on the Bloodmyst Isle.

• Bloodscale tribe Leader: Rajis Fyashe - one of Illidan's naga tribes in Zangarmarsh.

• Coilfang tribe Leader: Lady Vashj - the naga inhabiting the Coilfang Reservoir.

• Coilskar tribe Leader: High Warlord Naj'entus - Illidan's naga in the Shadowmoon Valley and the Black Temple.

• Daggerspine Leader: Prince Nazjak - Naga tribe at the coasts of Hillsbrad Foothills and Arathi Highlands.

• Darkcrest tribe Leader: Rajah Haghazed - one of Illidan's naga tribes in Zangarmarsh.

• Darkspine - supporting the Burning Legion on the Isle of Quel'Danas.

• Hatecrest Leader: Lord Shalzaru and Lady Szallah - Naga in Feralas which search for relics .

• Naga explorers Leader: Lord Sakrasis - explorers in Stranglethorn Vale.

• Riplash Leader: Raj Naz'jan - a nearly extinguished tribe that inhabited the Riplash Ruins.

• Slitherblade Leader: Lord Kragaru - a tribe living in south-east Desolace.

• Spitelash Leader: Warlord Krellian and Lady Sesspira - naga at the coast of Azshara.

• Stormscale Leader: Lord Sinslayer - a tribe poisoning the waters of Darkshore.

• Strashaz Leader: Tidelord Rrurgaz - the naga that held Varian Wrynn captive on Alcaz Island.

• Wrathfin Leader: Overseer Tidewrath - overseeing the Underbog.

• Wrathscale Leader: Warlord Sriss'tiz - possessing a lot of ruins on the Azuremyst Isle and the Bloodmyst Isle.

• Wrathtail Leader: Ruuzel - naga that conquered the Zoram Strand and whorshipp Vorsha the Lasher.

Gnoll tribes

See: Gnoll tribes.

Ogre tribes

• Boulderfist - Present in the Arathi Highlands, Nagrand and Terokkar Forest. The leader of the ones in Outland is a half-orc, half-draenei named Lantresor of the Blade.
• Crushridge - Present in the Ruins of Alterac. Their leader, Mug'thol, was possesed by the Forsaken until he put on the  [Crown of Will].
• Deadwind - Present in the Deadwind Pass.
• Dreadmaul - Present in the Blasted Lands. It is led by Grol the Destroyer, who has pledged his loyality to the Nathrezim Razelikh the Defiler.
• Dunemaul - Present in Tanaris. Led by Gor'marok the Ravager
• Dustbelcher - Present in the Badlands. Led by Gro'ach the Wise.
• Firegut - Present in the Burning Steppes. Led by Gor'tesh.
• Gordok - Present in the Dire Maul. Led by King Gordok.
• Gordunni - Present in Feralas and the Barrier Hills. The Outland group is led by Slaag.
• Mo'grosh - Present in Loch Modan. Are known to cause trouble to the nearby dwarves. Led by Chok'sul.
• Mosh'Ogg - Present in Stranglethorn Vale.
• Spirestone - Present in the Blackrock Mountain. Led by Highlord Omokk.
• Splinter Fist - Present in Duskwood. Led by Zzarc'Vul.
• Stonemaul - This group of ogres split in two: some stayed in Lordaeron and eventually became the crushridge, the others went to Kalimdor. The group in Kalimdor was brought back into the Horde by Rexxar. It is now led by Mok'Morokk (although adventurers can overthrow him in a quest). The most probable succesor would be Tharg, but some desire Rexxar's return. It is currently located in Dustwallow Marsh.
• Ango'rosh - Present in Zangarmarsh. They are a threat to the local ecology. Led by Overlord Gorefist.
• Bladespire - Present in the Blade's Edge Mountains. Led by Gorr'Dim.
• Bloodmaul - Present in the Blade's Edge Mountains. Led by Dorgok.
• Mok'Nathal – Present in the Blade's Edge Mountains. Led by Leoroxx. Also has half-ogres and orcs.
• Ogri'la - Present in the Blade's Edge Mountains. These ogres have transcended their brutish nature and achieved enlightenment.
• Warmaul - Present in Nagrand. Led by Cho'war the Pillager.
• Stonegullet - Present in the Searing Gorge.
• Ton'ma
• Torchbelcher - Present in the Wetlands. Allied with the Dragonmaw clan.

Broken tribes

• Kurenai: This group of Broken, whose name means "redeemed", have attempted to re-establish contact with their "pure" cousins from the Exodar. They are enemies of the Horde, much like the majority of their race. Their home ground is the city of Telaar in Nagrand; their other major outpost is the Orebor Harborage in Zangarmarsh.

• Murkblood: The Murkblood tribe is a tribe of hostile Broken located in the Underbog of Coilfang Reservoir, as well as Nagrand. They are enemies of both the Kurenai and the Mag'har. They are led by the hunter Swamplord Musel'ek. Some of the tribe has also been enslaved by the Dragonmaw Clan and are kept working in the Netherwing mines. Theses Murkblood have secretly allied with Netherwing in an attempt to drive away the Dragonmaw.

• Dreghood: This tribe of Broken has been almost completely enslaved by the Naga in Zangarmarsh and the Illidari demons. They were enslaved when one of the tribe betrayed them to the Illidari. However many have escaped to the Temple of Telhamat and are relearning the ways of the light. Their capital was Sha'naar in Hellfire Peninsula before they were enslaved.

• Greyheart: They are a tribe of Broken that reside in the Serpentshrine Cavern of Coilfang Reservoir.

• Wrekt: This tribe of hostile Broken were partially enslaved by the Naga in Zangarmarsh. The ones that remained free have allied with the Tuurem Lost Ones.

• Ashtongue tribe: The Ashtongue is the faction of Broken in the service of Illidan Stormrage. They are the most evil tribe of Broken and their leader, Akama, is considered to be the most evil traitor against the draenei people. These Broken were handpicked by Akama himself to maintain his evil facade with Illidan Stormrage.
  • Ashtongue Deathsworn: The Ashtongue Deathsworn are Akama's personal guard, they are a subdivision of the tribe that know Akama's true intention. They are seeking adventurers to aid their master for the final battle against Illidan.

• Magtoor's tribe: This tiny tribe led by Magtoor went through the Dark Portal when it was first opened. They made a home for themselves in the Swamp of Sorrows. Despite having received emissaries from the Exodar they remain neutral to both the Horde and the Alliance. They are enemies of the insane Lost Ones of the Swamp of Sorrows, that went with them through the Dark Portal.

Lost one tribes

• Lost Ones: Tribe found in the Swamp of Sorrows.

• Daggerfen: One of the 3 Lost One tribes of Zangarmarsh. They are led by Chieftain Mummaki and are masters of stealth and assassination.

• Feralfen: One of the 3 Lost One tribes of Zangarmarsh. They are led by Elder Kuruti and have many skilled Druids in their tribe.

• Umbrafen: One of the 3 Lost One tribes in Zangarmarsh. This tribe is allied with the Naga and are extremely cruel to escaped slaves. They are led by Kataru.

• Windyreed: A tribe of Lost Ones located in Nagrand. Due to their negative impact on the environment, they are enemies with the Shaman of the Earthen Ring.

• Tuurem: This group of Lost Ones has occupied the ruins of Tuurem in Terokkar Forest. They are allied with the Wrekt broken and have some dealings with the blood elves of Prince Kael'thas.

• Portal Seekers: The Portal Seekers traveled through the Dark Portal with Magtoor, but have descended into madness. They reside in the Blasted Lands near the Portal.

See also

• Clans
• Empires
• Kingdoms