Overview: The orcs were originally a race of noble savages, residing on the world of Draenor. Unfortunately, The Burning Legion made use of them in an attempt to conquer Azeroth—they were infected with the daemonic blood of Mannoroth the Destructor, driven mad, and turned upon both the Draenei and the denizens of Azeroth. After losing the Second War, they were cut off from the corrupting influence of Mannoroth, and began to return to their shamanistic roots. Now, under the leadership of their new Warchief, the orcs are carving out a home for themselves in Azeroth.

Capital City: The orcs now reside in the city of Orgrimmar, named after the deceased Orgrim Doomhammer, former Warchief of the Horde.

Starting Zone: Orcs begin questing in Durotar.

Mounts: Ogunaro Wolfrunner in Orgrimmar sells a variety of wolves; Freka Bloodaxe sells a few distinctive mounts at the Argent Tournament.