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Forsaken vs. Scourge: Who Holds Lordaeron?
Willo
Both are undead, but they're enemies. The Scourge is the Lich King's mindless undead army, which destroyed the kingdom of Lordaeron with a plague. The Forsaken are undead who broke free of his control, led by Sylvanas Windrunner from the Undercity. In WoW Forever, the Forsaken hold the west, the Scourge holds the Plaguelands, and two living orders fight them both.
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Four sides, one ruined kingdom
| Faction | Who they are | Where | Stance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Scourge | The Lich King's undead army, spread by plague | Eastern and Western Plaguelands, Stratholme | Wants to kill or convert all life |
| The Forsaken | Undead who broke free of the Lich King | Tirisfal Glades, Silverpine, the Undercity | Horde; hate the Scourge |
| The Scarlet Crusade | Fanatical living humans who hate all undead | Scarlet Monastery, parts of the Plaguelands | Attack Scourge and Forsaken alike |
| The Argent Dawn | Living defenders against the Scourge | The Plaguelands | Fight the Scourge, open to anyone who helps |
How did the plague start?
The Cult of the Damned, servants of the Lich King, spread a plague through grain. People who ate it died and rose as undead. Prince Arthas's fall finished the job, and Lordaeron, the greatest human kingdom, collapsed. Who is Arthas?
How are the Forsaken different?
When the Lich King's power weakened, many undead woke up with their own minds back. Sylvanas Windrunner, once his banshee slave, gathered them as the Forsaken and took the ruins of the capital, building the Undercity beneath it. They remember who they were, and they want revenge on the Lich King. Who is Sylvanas?
Why does the Scarlet Crusade attack everyone?
Grief turned to fanaticism. They lost everything to the plague and now trust no one, living or dead. Even other humans aren't safe from their suspicion.
Where do I see all this in WoW Forever?
- Tirisfal Glades: where Undead players start, newly risen.
- Silverpine Forest: the Forsaken's frontier.
- The Undercity: the Forsaken capital.
- The Plaguelands: the front line against the Scourge, later in your journey.
Can Willo explain it as I go?
Ask me "Who are these red-robed people?" when the Scarlet Crusade attacks you, or "What's this green stuff?" in the Plaguelands. I'll also warn you when the undead nearby are far above your level. My in-game wisp.
FAQ
What is the difference between the Forsaken and the Scourge?
The Scourge is the Lich King's controlled undead army. The Forsaken are undead who broke free of him and now oppose him.
Who leads the Forsaken?
Sylvanas Windrunner, the Banshee Queen, from the Undercity.
Who leads the Scourge?
The Lich King.
Are the Forsaken Horde or Alliance?
The Forsaken are part of the Horde.
Where are the Plaguelands?
East of Tirisfal Glades, in the former kingdom of Lordaeron.