Focused on settling the dry location of Durotar, Thrall's new Horde extended its positions, welcoming the undead Forsaken to join the Horde with the orcs, tauren, and trolls. In the meantime, dwarves, gnomes as well as the ancient night elves pledged their allegiances to the new strengthened Alliance, well guided by way of the human kingdom of Stormwind. Following Stormwind's king, Varian Wrynn, strangely faded, Highlord Bolvar Fordragon served as Regent but his service was marred through the manipulations and mind control of the black dragon Onyxia, who reigned over incognito as being a human noblewoman. As heroes examined Onyxia's manipulations, age-old enemies appeared in lands all over the world to nuisance Horde and Alliance alike.World of Warcraft, often abbreviated as WoW, is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. It was first released in 2004 and has since become one of the most popular and influential MMORPGs in the world.
The game is set in the high-fantasy world of Azeroth, which is divided into various continents, regions, and factions. Players create and customize their characters, choosing from a variety of races and classes, each with unique abilities and traits. They then embark on quests and adventures, explore the open world, battle monsters, complete dungeons and raids, and interact with other players from around the globe.
World of Warcraft features a rich lore and story-driven gameplay, with a history that spans multiple expansions and updates. The game has gone through several expansions, each adding new content, zones, races, and classes, as well as advancing the overarching narrative. Some of the notable expansions include "The Burning Crusade," "Wrath of the Lich King," "Cataclysm," "Mists of Pandaria," "Warlords of Draenor," "Legion," "Battle for Azeroth," and "Shadowlands.
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The gameplay in World of Warcraft includes a wide range of activities, such as player vs. environment (PvE) content like questing, dungeons, and raids, as well as player vs. player (PvP) activities, including battlegrounds and arena battles. The game also has a vibrant in-game economy, allowing players to trade and craft items.
World of Warcraft has had a significant impact on the gaming industry, setting standards for MMORPGs and influencing the design of many other online games. It has a large and dedicated player base, and its immersive and expansive world continues to evolve with regular updates and expansions.
