Warcraft

Warcraft is a high fantasy universe originally created by Blizzard Entertainment. It primarily encompasses a series of video games, beginning with Warcraft: Orcs & Humans in 1994, and expanding to include real-time strategy games, massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), novels, comics, and other media.

The core narrative revolves around the conflicts between various races and factions on the world of Azeroth, and other related realms. Central to the Warcraft universe are the Human kingdoms of the Eastern Kingdoms and the Orcish Horde, initially enemies but later joined by other races to form larger alliances. Other significant races include Elves, Dwarves, Gnomes, Trolls, Tauren, Goblins, and Undead, each with their own distinct cultures, histories, and motivations.

Recurring themes within Warcraft include war, heroism, betrayal, redemption, and the struggle between light and darkness. Magic and technology play significant roles in the universe, often intertwined and influencing the course of events. Key organizations, such as the Alliance, the Horde, the Burning Legion, and various neutral factions, shape the political and social landscape of Azeroth.

The Warcraft franchise has been commercially successful and critically acclaimed, contributing significantly to the development and popularization of the real-time strategy and MMORPG genres. Its extensive lore, complex characters, and engaging gameplay have cultivated a large and dedicated fanbase worldwide.