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| Faction | Description |
|---|---|
| Argent Dawn | An organization focused on protecting Azeroth from the threat of the Scourge. Strongholds of the Argent Dawn can be found in the Eastern and Western Plaguelands. |
| Ashtongue Deathsworn | The elite of the Broken tribe known as the Ashtongue, officially aligned with Illidan. The Deathsworn are Akama's most trusted lieutenants and are privy to their leader's mysterious motivations. |
| Bloodsail Buccaneers | These bloodthirsty corsairs are the bane of many a merchant in the high seas. Sworn enemies of Booty Bay. |
| Booty Bay | This booming coastal city is run by Baron Revilgaz of the Blackwater Raiders. Mortal enemies of the Bloodsail Buccaneers and part of the Steamwheedle Cartel. |
| Brood of Nozdormu | The descendants of the Bronze Dragonflight are the guardians of time and care little for the mortal races. |
| Cenarion Circle | The druids of Cenarion Circle are guardians of nature and make their home in tranquil Moonglade. |
| Cenarion Expedition | An exploratory force sent to Outland by the Cenarion Circle to study surviving life forms. The Cenarion Expedition has quickly gained in size and autonomy since the opening of the Dark Portal. |
| Darkmoon Faire | A traveling fair that showcases the weird and the extraordinary. Often spotted in Elwynn Forest and Mulgore. |
| Darkspear Trolls | This tribe of exiled trolls has joined forces with Thrall and the Horde. They now call Durotar their home, which they share with their orc allies. |
| Darnassus | The Alliance capital is populated by Night Elves and is located in the Island of Teldrassil. Ruled by the Priestess of the Moon, Tyrande Whisperwind. |
| Everlook | This trading post is run by the goblins of the Steamwheedle Cartel and it sits in the crossroads of Winterspring's main trade routes. |
| Exodar | The naaru vessel that brought the draenei to Azeroth. Though stranded in the Azuremyst Isles, it acts as a home city for this noble race. |
| Frostwolf Clan | The Frostwolf Clan seeks to drive out the dwarves of the Stormpike Expedition from Alterac Valley. |
| Gadgetzan | Capital of the Steamwheedle Cartel and home to goblinhood's finest engineers, alchemists and merchants. |
| Gelkis Clan Centaur | These centaur have made their home in the southern region of Desolace. Mortal enemies of the Magram Centaur. |
| Gnomeregan Exiles | The former denizens of Gnomeregan, now living in exile in Ironforge and in league with the Alliance. |
| Honor Hold | Vestiges of the Sons of Lothar, veterans of the Alliance that first came into Draenor, have steadfastly held on to this Hellfire outpost. They are now joined by the armies from Stormwind and Ironforge. |
| Hydraxian Waterlords | These elementals have made their home on the islands east of Azshara. Sworn enemies of the armies of Ragnaros. |
| Ironforge | This Alliance capital is the pride of the Dun Morogh dwarves. Home to King Magni. |
| Keepers of Time | The Keepers of Time are bronze dragons hand-picked by Nozdormu to watch over the Caverns of Time. |
| Kurenai | Draenei for "redeemed." These Broken have escaped the grasp of their various slavers in Outland and have made their home in Nagrand. It is there that they seek to rediscover their destiny. |
| Lower City | The refugees of Shattrath come from diverse backgrounds and races. Word of helpful deeds spreads quickly among the Denizens of Lower City. |
| Magram Clan Centaur | These centaur have made their home in the eastern region of Desolace. Mortal enemies of the Gelkis Centaur. |
| Netherwing | This unusual brood of dragons was spawned from the eggs of Deathwing's black dragonflight, and infused with raw nether-energies. Now, they seek to find their identity beyond the shadows of their father's destructive heritage. |
| Ogri'la | The enlightened denizens of Ogri'la have made their dwelling in the western Blade's Edge Mountains, where proximity to apexis crystals has caused them to transcend their brutish ogre nature. |
| Orgrimmar | Founded by Thrall, this Horde capital city is home to many of the proud orc clans of Durotar. |
| Ratchet | Part of the Steamwheedle Cartel, this goblin city provides a neutral haven for those that wish to trade goods and services in the Barrens. |
| Ravenholdt | This guild of thieves and assassins welcomes only those of extraordinary prowess into its fold. Sworn rivals of the Syndicate. |
| Sha'tari Skyguard | An airborne military force created by Shattrath City to deal with the threats that loom in the highest reaches of Outland. |
| Shen'dralar | A remnant of the once powerful elves living in Dire Maul, yet still wise and knowledgeable about great secrets. |
| Silvermoon City | The capital of Quel'Thalas, home of the blood elves. Though nearly destroyed by Arthas' attack on the Sunwell, Silvermoon is once again a thriving city. |
| Silverwing Sentinels | Staunch defenders of Ashenvale, locked in battle against the Warsong Outriders in Warsong Gulch. |
| Sporeggar | The sporelings are a mostly peaceful race of mushroom-men native to Outland. Their home is located in the southern bogs of Zangarmarsh. |
| Stormpike Guard | The Stormpike Dwarves have set up residence in Alterac Valley, where they're locked in battle with the Frostwolf Orcs. |
| Stormwind | One of the last bastions of human power, this Alliance capital is ruled by the child king, Anduin Wrynn. |
| Syndicate | A primarily human criminal organization that operates mostly out of the Alterac Mountains and Hillsbrad Foothills. |
| The Aldor | An ancient order of draenei priests once run by Velen, the Aldor are currently led by High Priestess Ishanah. They are servants of the naaru in Shattrath City known as the Sha'tar. Rivals of the Scryers. |
| The Consortium | Led by Nexus-Prince Haramad, the Consortium is a loosely affiliated cartel of ethereal smugglers, traders and thieves that has come to Outland to benefit from its riches. |
| The Defilers | The Defilers seek to claim Arathi Basin's valuable resources for the Horde. |
| The League of Arathor | The League of Arathor seeks to reclaim lost land of Arathi Basin for their benefactors in Stormwind. |
| The Mag'har | This reclusive group of brown-skinned orcs has escaped any form of demonic corruption. They have retained their traditional way of life in the face of great changes in Outland. |
| The Scale of the Sands | A secretive subgroup of the Bronze Dragonflight, led by Soridormi, prime mate of Nozdormu. |
| The Scryers | Voren'thal the Seer leads the dissident blood elves who've rejected Kael'thas' path to power. They've joined forces with the naaru of Shattrath City, much to the dismay of the Aldor. |
| The Sha'tar | The Sha'tar are a group of powerful naaru who rule over a rebuilt Shattrath City. With the help of the Aldor and the Scryers, they lead the battle against Illidan and the Burning Legion. |
| The Violet Eye | A secret sect of the Kirin Tor founded to spy on Medivh and his activities. |
| Thorium Brotherhood | The dwarves of the Thorium Brotherhood epitomize excellence in craftsmanship and are bent on unlocking the secrets of Blackrock Mountain. |
| Thrallmar | The expedition sent through the Dark Portal by Thrall has built a stronghold in Hellfire Peninsula. Thrallmar serves as a base of operations for much of the Horde's activities in Outland. |
| Thunder Bluff | Cairne Bloodhoof leads his people, the proud Tauren, from this mighty Horde capital. |
| Timbermaw Hold | As the last uncorrupted furbolg tribe, the Timbermaw seek to preserve their spiritual ways and end the suffering of their brethren. |
| Tranquillien | Once a high elf town, Tranquillien became abandoned after the Scourge invaded Quel'Thalas. It has now been reclaimed by the Forsaken and the blood elves who seek to rid the Ghostlands of the Scourge. |
| Undercity | Led by Sylvanas Windrunner, the Forsaken have joined a tenuous alliance with the Horde and established this capital in the vast depths under the Ruins of Lordaeron. |
| Warsong Outriders | Fierce orcs of the Warsong Clan, locked in battle against the Silverwing Sentinels in Warsong Gulch. |
| Wildhammer Clan | Though not a part of the Alliance, the dwarves of Aerie Peak have opened their doors to it and hold the Horde as enemies. |
| Wintersaber Trainers | This small group of reclusive night elves raises and trains wintersabers in the Winterspring area. |
| Zandalar Tribe | These trolls have come to Yojamba Isle in an effort to recruit help against the resurrected Blood God and his Atal'ai Priests in Zul'Gurub. |
