FURTHER READING

If you’d like to read more about the characters, situations, and settings featured in this novel, the sources listed below offer additional pieces of the story of Azeroth.

• Thrall’s intriguing background—depicted in Warcraft: Lord of the Clans by Christie Golden—has allowed him to form strong bonds with humans such as Jaina Proudmoore. You can find more information about Thrall and Jaina’s friendship in World of Warcraft: Cycle of Hatred by Keith R. A. DeCandido as well as in issues #15–20 of the monthly World of Warcraft comic book by Walter and Louise Simonson, Jon Buran, Mike Bowden, Phil Moy, Walden Wong, and Pop Mhan. Additional insight into the lives of Thrall’s ancestors is revealed in World of Warcraft: Rise of the Horde by Christie Golden.

• In this novel, Prince Anduin Wrynn struggles to cope with the violent and short-tempered “Lo’Gosh” side of his father, Varian. Further details about Anduin’s relationship with Varian, as well as his life as the prince of Stormwind, are depicted in the monthly World of Warcraft comic book by Walter and Louise Simonson, Ludo Lullabi, Jon Buran, Mike Bowden, Sandra Hope, and Tony Washington.

• The headstrong Garrosh Hellscream appears alongside Thrall in issues #15–20 of the monthly World of Warcraft comic book by Walter and Louise Simonson, Jon Buran, Mike Bowden, Phil Moy, Walden Wong, and Pop Mhan. In addition, a glimpse into Garrosh’s life before he became a praised hero of the Horde can be seen in World of Warcraft: Beyond the Dark Portal by Aaron Rosenberg and Christie Golden.

• The treacherous events of the Wrath Gate, including the tragic death of the Horde hero Saurfang the Younger, are portrayed in the short story “Glory” by Evelyn Fredericksen (on www.worldofwarcraft.com).

• Orgrimmar’s arena has seen many brutal battles, one of which was between Garrosh Hellscream and Thrall. The reasons behind their duel and its outcome are shown in issue #19 of the monthly World of Warcraft comic book by Walter and Louise Simonson, Mike Bowden, Phil Moy, Richard Friend, and Sandra Hope.

• Drek’Thar is an aging and absentminded orc shaman in this book, but he once acted as Thrall’s tutor in Warcraft: Lord of the Clans by Christie Golden. Drek’Thar’s past is also described in World of Warcraft: Rise of the Horde by Christie Golden.

• Jaina Proudmoore strives to mediate conflicts between the Alliance and the Horde in the monthly World of Warcraft comic book by Walter and Louise Simonson, Ludo Lullabi, Jon Buran, Mike Bowden, Sandra Hope, and Tony Washington, as well as in World of Warcraft: Cycle of Hatred by Keith R. A. DeCandido. You can read about Jaina’s earlier years before she became the ruler of Theramore in World of Warcraft: Arthas: Rise of the Lich King by Christie Golden.

• Even before the world-altering events of this novel, King Varian Wrynn’s life was plagued with difficulties. World of Warcraft: Tides of Darkness by Aaron Rosenberg, World of Warcraft: Arthas: Rise of the Lich King by Christie Golden, and the monthly World of Warcraft comic book by Walter and Louise Simonson, Ludo Lullabi, Jon Buran, Mike Bowden, Sandra Hope, and Tony Washington all offer insight into Varian’s background, including his mysterious past as Lo’Gosh and his relationship with his son, Anduin.

• King Magni Bronzebeard plays a minor role in issues #9–11 of the monthly World of Warcraft comic book by Walter Simonson, Jon Buran, Jerome Moore, and Sandra Hope. Additionally, Warcraft: Legends volume 5—Nightmares by Richard A. Knaak and Rob Ten Pas reveals Magni’s fears about his daughter, Moira, and the Dark Iron dwarves when his dreams are plagued by foul magic from the Emerald Nightmare.

• Before becoming one of Thrall’s most trusted advisors, the orc Eitrigg led a life of solitude. Eitrigg’s intriguing history and the events that led him to join Thrall’s side are depicted in Warcraft: Of Blood and Honor by Chris Metzen.

• High Priest Rohan, Anduin Wrynn’s wise dwarven ally in this novel, plays a role as a member of the new Council of Tirisfal in issues #23–25 of the monthly World of Warcraft comic book by Walter and Louise Simonson, Mike Bowden, and Tony Washington.

• Further details of Magatha Grimtotem’s tenuous relationship with Cairne Bloodhoof are disclosed in issue #3 of the monthly World of Warcraft comic book by Walter Simonson, Ludo Lullabi, and Sandra Hope.

• Archdruid Hamuul Runetotem is featured in issue #3 and issues #23–25 of the monthly World of Warcraft comic book by Walter and Louise Simonson, Ludo Lullabi, Sandra Hope, Mike Bowden, and Tony Washington. The venerable archdruid also plays a minor role in battling the foul magic of the Emerald Nightmare in World of Warcraft: Stormrage by Richard Knaak.

• The inspirational story of Thrall’s mother, Draka, and her struggle to overcome her own frailty is portrayed in Warcraft: Legends volume 4—A Warrior Made: Part 1 and Warcraft: Legends volume 5—A Warrior Made: Part 2 by Christie Golden and In-Bae Kim.