The Birth of the Horde: Full History of the Orcs (World of Warcraft Lore)

How the orcs of World of Warcraft escaped corruption and built the mighty nation of Durotar

When most players think of the Horde in World of Warcraft, they picture Orgrimmar’s towering gates, the war drums of Durotar, and the legendary Warchief Thrall. But the truth behind how the orcs came to settle these lands is one of the most dramatic, tragic, and inspiring tales in Warcraft history. From the shattered world of Draenor to the internment camps of Azeroth, the orcs were beaten, enslaved, and nearly destroyed — until one orc rose to lead them toward redemption.

In this deep-dive Warcraft lore video, we explore how Thrall united the scattered clans, escaped human captivity, and led the orcs across the sea to Kalimdor. Along the way, they faced betrayal, demons, warlocks, and death — but ultimately built the iconic Horde capital of Orgrimmar. If you're a fan of the Horde storyline, orc history, or just want to learn more about one of WoW's most iconic regions, this is the video for you.

📖 In this video we are taking a look at:

⚔️The ancient origins of the orcs on Draenor and their early struggles under the ogron
⚔️The dark pact with the Burning Legion and the invasion of Azeroth
⚔️The betrayal and rise of Gul'dan, Ner'zhul, and the formation of the Old Horde
⚔️The story of Thrall's escape from slavery and revival of shamanism
⚔️The orcs' journey to Kalimdor, alliance with the tauren and trolls, and founding of Durotar
⚔️The creation of Orgrimmar, the heart of the New Horde

Chapters:

00:00 – 00:49 – The Land of Durotar
00:49 – 05:00 - Origins of the Orcs
05:00 – 08:05 - Invasion of Azeroth
08:05 – 09:52 - Last of the Greats
09:52 – 12:05 - The Great Wars
12:05 - 14:35 - Thrall, The Orphaned Orc
14:35 – 19:11 - Flight To Kalimdor
19:11 – 21:30 - Durotar and Orgrimmar
21:30 – 22:34 - A Home Hard Earned

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