However, shortly after Draka set out on her darkhound, the House of Eyes exploded behind her, taking Akarek with it. After the battles with the Red Walkers and the eruption of the Greatfather Mountain, the Frostwolf Clan marched for a full moon cycle from the Frostfire Ridge to the site of the Great Gate. Draka was at first confused by this, telling Krexus that Akarek hadn't given her a key, but Krexus realized that Draka herself—being an unyielding warrior and master spy—was "a key to many things". It doesn’t matter if these ways are foreign to her or if she isn’t ready to be an eternal guardian. “A family is like a pack of wolves. The birth of Go'el and Draka and Durotan's meeting with Orgrim was originally stated to have happened in year 0, An unused NPC ID for Draka exists in the game files for, Go'el's mother first appeared in the intro cutscene of the canceled game. [15], Following the mysterious destruction of the House of Plagues, Akarek suspected that Maldraxxus' purpose was in peril and sent Draka to deliver a vital message to Margrave Krexus of the House of the Chosen. They kissed, marking the beginning of their relationship. Draka, Durotan, and their clan were exiled and found their homes in Alterac Valley. After her death, she was sent to Maldraxxus where she became a member of the House of Eyes. Draka succeeded — not with strength, but with cunning. Disable ads, get exclusive content, and more! In her teen years, Draka was tired of being an outcast. In the year 1, Draka gave birth to Go'el, child of Durotan, shortly before joining her chieftain on his secret meeting in Loch Modan with their old comrade Orgrim Doomhammer. Draka was discriminated against to the point that her family was forced to move to the outskirts of their village. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. They decided they didn't need Gul'dan's permission to eliminate the Frostwolves - clearly, he would want Durotan, Draka, and their child dead. When all play their part, the pack succeeds. The courageous warrior mate of Durotan, Draka was a firm believer in the Frostwolf clan 's convictions of the old ways of honor and shamanism. Draka was originally brought in as a character for this scene, to be the woman who died to save her son. The clan's former adopted homeland was Frostfire Ridge. Durotan met Draka at the celebration. While Draka and the margrave discussed strategy in Vortrexxis,[21] the Maw Walker was sent to report to Draka's fellow baron Vyraz. Although Go'el is the heir to the title of Chieftain of the Frostwolf Clan, de facto leadership of the Frostwolf Clan has been taken over by Geyah for the Frostwolf Clan on Draenor and Orgrim Doomhammer for the Frostwolf Clan on Azeroth. Strength comes from loyalty, honor, and-- WILL YOU STOP POKING ME?! In that, she was simply called Go’el’s mother. Frostwolf Clan Led by Durotan, the Frostwolf Clan was one of a very few clans that did not drink the blood of Mannoroth when it was offered in the original timeline. She later joined the House of the Chosen following the Eyes' destruction, and she now acts as a leader of the Necrolord Covenant in their battles against the traitorous Maldraxxi houses. Roughly 800 years before the First War, some of the orcs who migrated out of Gorgrond settled in the bleak and icy region of Frostfire Ridge, among them the Frostwolves. And in Warlords of Draenor, she’s adamant that partners should stick together, both unintentionally chastising her son and mirroring MU Draka’s words to Durotan when he planned to go through the Dark Portal alone. Inside, the hero and their allies discovered a dire warning from the Primus. In her teen years, Draka sought out Mother Kashur and a cure to strengthen her body. In other clans, they would have killed her at birth. Uther in Bastion, Kael’thas in Revendreth. [4] She took the place of Alexandros Mograine, who had been lost to the Maw.[16]. Where has she shown up? Perhaps coincidentally, "Драка" (Draka) means 'fight' in Russian. The blade proved to be a key to the Seat, but Vyraz insisted that unlocking the fortress would do the Chosen no good if they lost the war against the other two houses. Visited by a vision of the ancestors, Mother Kashur told Draka that there was a way, but it could mean death. This page was last edited on 16 January 2021, at 22:14. Her history was further fleshed out in the comics. When the other bodyguard, Grukar summoned the assassins that attacked Draka and Durotan, Thrall could only watch, as saving them would alter the timeline.[40]. In her teen years, Draka sought out Mother Kashur and a cure to strengthen her body. [7], Before leaving Draenor, Draka and Durotan visited Durotan's mother Geyah. Instead, her first official appearance was in Lord of the Clans, where Golden gave her a name and a personality. The message stated "I offer the key to saving Maldraxxus". Alexandros Mograine, wielder of Ashbringer, was one of the leaders of the Silver Hand, killed by one of his sons and then raised by Kel'Thuzad into one of the original Four Horsemen. When the Maw Walker arrived in Maldraxxus' Theater of Pain, they found themselves in the middle of a confrontation between Krexus and the margraves Gharmal and Sin'dane—the leaders of the House of Constructs and House of Rituals, who had betrayed the purpose of Maldraxxus by sending their forces to invade Bastion. That was how Thrall would find out his real name in The Burning Crusade. Durotan failed to kill a bull calf, only injuring the animal. The Frostwolves were a … Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Despite the appearances of the forums, I have mained a Frostwolf Orc on and off for the last 5 … Unfortunately, the couple was overpowered. During a Kosh'harg festival in Nagrand, he met a … [30] Draka sent Alexandros and the Maw Walker to confront Vyraz at the House of the Chosen while she returned to the Seat of the Primus to warn their allies,[31] but the Seat soon came under siege from Vyraz's forces and Draka turned back to bring Alexandros and the Maw Walker with her to defend the fortress. As Durotan is buried at the Rock of Durotan, Draka may also be buried there or at least near it. Draka was a brave warrior in the Frostwolf Clan, mother of Thrall and mate to Durotan. As the Iron Horde-allied Thunderlord clan encroached upon Frostwolf territory, Draka, Durotan, and Ga'nar met with agents of Vol'jin's Horde. "I'll always fight to come home to my family" You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. That’s like the Orc Clans of Draenor all over again. For Maldraxxus, they are the guardians of the Shadowlands, its protectors. [17] After taking the opportunity to recruit nearby scavengers to the Chosen[18] and dispatch local threats in the form of deathwalkers,[19][20] Draka and the Maw Walker arrived to the House of the Chosen and met up with Margrave Krexus. [4] Her training included spying on the Burning Legion on another world outside the Shadowlands. In the end, now proud and beautiful, Draka joined a celebration, where she was noticed by Durotan and Orgrim.[6]. Draka as a member of the House of the Chosen. The Shadow Council that worked for Gul’dan found them, and they fought with Durotan and Draka. An unnamed chieftain of the Frostwolf Clan, who felt so tied to Frostfire Ridge and did no wish to leave. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. After the battles with the Red Walkers and the eruption of the Greatfather Mountain, the Frostwolf Clan marched for a full moon cycle from the Frostfire Ridge to the site of the Great Gate. This sensitivity could have been the signs of being a Shaman, but for Durotan it was just the way he was. Not only did her Frostwolf clan-mates discriminate against her, orcs from other clans claimed she was a dishonor to the orcish race. This Horde-only faction is the clan of Durotan and Draka. dimethief liked this . [23] Realizing that this had a deeper meaning, Draka sent the Maw Walker to Bonesmith Heirmir,[24] who helped them forge the object into a finished runeblade. This clan will play a prominent role in the upcoming Warlords of Draenor expansion as a faction that players can earn reputation with. Draka was discriminated against to the point that her family was forced to move to the outskirts of their village. Draka, orc of the Frostwolf Clan, was not a warrior born, but a warrior made. Run by the legendary Durotan and Draka, mother and father of Thrall, this faction is understandably Horde only. Draka witnesses the destruction of the House of Eyes. [28] These efforts resulted in three more runes being awakened on the Primus' sword, meaning there was only one left before the Chosen could enter the Seat. Soon, Gul ' day leads a small group of warriors through the portal to capture and sacrifice prisoners in Azerbaijan. She asked a village Shaman for a potion to cure her, and Draka was sent out to retrieve items that would require hunting animals. After initially protesting, Draka decided to go on the hunt, and that’s where the two Frostwolves first bonded. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. The Frostwolf orcs of Frostfire Ridge are a tight-knit family of brutal warriors, well equipped to deal with the savage realities of Draenor. ; During BlizzCon 2014, it was revealed that Toby Kebbell will be portraying Durotan in the 2016 film. They set out on their first hunt, where Durotan was injured by a wolf. Draka's final moments with her son in Afterlives. Draka, orc of the Frostwolf Clan, was not a warrior born, but a warrior made. Whilst trailing a Clefthoof, they were attacked by a black wolf. That’s AU Draka taking over the Frostwolves. [39] Thrall pretended to be one of the bodyguards assigned to protect Durotan and Draka by Doomhammer as they returned home. [34], Draka and her forces remained entrenched at the Seat of the Primus even as the combined forces of the Constructs, Chosen, and Rituals moved against them. "https:" : "http:") + '//www.zergnet.com/zerg.js?id=86352'; At this point, she was pregnant with Go’el. The Frostwolf clan (otherwise known as Frost Wolf clan) was one of the original orcish clans from the planet of Draenor, and one of very few clans not to partake of the Blood of Mannoroth which corrupted the other clans. There, a powerful, good-looking Orc named Durotan noticed Draka. Dying so that Go’el could live. She was scrawny, weak, sickly, and pale. Draka found herself surrounded by traitorous Necrolords but managed to fight her way through them and reach the House of the Chosen, where she delivered her lord's final message to Margrave Krexus. Durotan then insisted that it would be simply a hunt and nothing more. [33] Draka asked the Maw Walker to return to Oribos and deliver the Primus' warning to the other Eternal Ones. Notes. During a visit from the chieftain of the Blackrock clan, Blackhand, a fire broke out. Draka is the mate of Durotan and a warrior of Frostwolf Orcs on alternate Draenor. Draka told her she was pregnant and Durotan added that the child would be named Go'el.[8]. Durotan returned to the Frostwolf clan, and soon after met Draka, enchanted by her fierceness, strength, and beauty. And most of all, a protector of Maldraxxus. [11][12], Following her death, Draka's soul traveled to the realm of Maldraxxus in the Shadowlands, where she became a member of the House of Eyes. Before leaving, they visited Durotan’s mother, Geyah, informed her about the baby-on-board, and told her his name. var znscr = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; He cared deeply about the world and those living in it. Draka was born into the Frostwolf Clan of Orcs on Draenor. Today, the Frostwolf clan hopes to retake Alterac Valley from the relic-seeking Stormpike Guard dwarves. The subject of this section did not make it out of the, World of Warcraft: What's Next Panel Recap, Necrolord Covenant: A Closer Look Inside the Might of Maldraxxus, Shadowlands Lore Interview with Lead Narrative Designer Steve Danuser - Elune, Sylvanas, Calia, How Warcraft: Shadowlands’ Story Unfolds, And Why It’s Not All Guest Stars, Maldraxxus, Shadowlands and Beyond - Interview with Steve Danuser, https://wow.gamepedia.com/Draka?oldid=5990354, Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects characters. When the orcs arrive on Azeroth, Draka goes into labor, and Gul'dan rescues the dying baby, named Go'el, by draining the life out of a nearby deer to revive and infuse them with fel magic. "Draka would later return to the clan during Midsummer after … Draka responded that she was too young to be anyone's mate. Frostwolf Clan Led by Durotan, the Frostwolf Clan was one of a very few clans that did not drink the blood of Mannoroth when it was offered in the original timeline. The Frostwolves initially fought against the humans alongside the other clans, but their destiny did lie with the Horde. From the three ingredients, Kashur claimed that she could make a potion to cure Draka's illness. And guardians, who may have to risk their lives to protect others? In the House of Eyes, I learned the secrets OF SUBTLETY! During his adolescence, he witnessed the exile of Draka from the Frostwolf Clan. Draka from a separate timeline[41] appears in the Warcraft film universe. Christie Golden didn’t create her, but was the one who named her in the novel Lord of the Clans, choosing that name because, “It just sounded Orcish and badass.” And “badass” is a word that is used to describe Draka a lot, especially after the recent Afterlives: Maldraxxus video. Draka was a brave warrior in the Frostwolf Clan, mother of Thrall and mate to Durotan. Gul'dan, of course, plays a major role in moving the Orcs into Azeroth, but this is really just a history of the Frostwolf Clan … Draka was a courageous warrior of the Frostwolf clan, the mate of Durotan, and the mother of Go'el. That’s how Draka arrived in the Shadowlands. ... Durotan and Draka … As a warrior, Draka initially found the house's ways of subterfuge and stealth to be a strange fit for her. (function() { [9] There Durotan explained what he knew - about Gul'dan, the Shadow Council, the demonic bargain and Orgrim decided it was time to stop the evil warlock. [29] The Maw Walker traveled into the Maw and managed to rescue Alexandros, but upon meeting with Draka in Oribos, Mograine revealed that Vyraz was a traitor and that it must have been he who slew Margrave Krexus. zergnet.type = 'text/javascript'; zergnet.async = true; Durotan and Draka's murder in Legends Volume 2. [32] The Maw Walker subsequently used the Blade of the Primus to open the way into the Seat, unleashing the Primus' power and forcing Vyraz's forces to retreat. The Frostwolf Clan is one of the oldest Orc clans originally hailing from their homeworld of Draenor.When the Orcs were gathered before the formation of the Horde to drink from the Blood of Mannoroth the Frostwolves were one of the few clans who refused to drink from the corrupting well, sparing their entire clan from the demonic influence that would infect the other clans like a disease. The Frostwolves fought bitterly against their attackers, killing one of them. And once that was served, might not have been needed for any more stories. [10] He urged Durotan and Draka to take shelter in the north until he sent word to them. However, together the two orcs were able to kill the beast. She was killed by treacherous Shadow Council guards when Thrall was just a baby. This Horde-only faction is the clan of Durotan and Draka. I am Draka, once of the Frostwolf clan, now, baronesse of the House of the Chosen and most of all, a protector of Maldraxxus. Orgrim commanded his guards to accompany the Frostwolves on their journey home and keep them safe. [26], Draka admitted that her fellow baron was right and sent the Maw Walker to recruit the aid of her old rival Vashj,[15] search for survivors at the destroyed House of Plagues,[27] and help Vyraz defend the Chosen forces at the Spearhead from the House of Constructs. Draka is a character who seems to have been created in Warcraft for a single, albeit important, purpose. She was a weak and sickly orc who brought shame on her family and clan. The Arbiter doesn’t make a mistake when judging which realm someone goes to. © 2021 On Click Creative, LLC. This Warlords of Draenor reputation guide covers the Frostwolf Orcs--the faction rewards and how to farm reputation. They focus on strength, unity, and trust. Lok-tar ogar. Kurvorsh, a scout Chieftian Durotan, returns to the … The Frostwolf Orcs are and were one of the original Orcish clans found on the planet of Draenor. As a teenager, Draka asked Mother Kashur if there was any way to strengthen her sickly body. Draka is the mate of Durotan and a warrior of Frostwolf Orcs on alternate Draenor. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. (Source: ediediaz) 2020.09.03 575 notes. Sacrificing her life to protect someone. By leaving comments on this site you agree to follow our  commenting and community guidelines. DRAKA: I am Draka, once of the Frostwolf clan, now Baroness of the House of the Chosen. And why would she be the lore character representing Maldraxxus? On the planet Draenor, in the Frostfire Ridge, Durotan on his mount Sharptooth, Garad on his mount Ice, and Drek'Thar on his mount Wise-ear are on Durotan's first ever hunt. These cookies do not store any personal information. The other baroness was Vashj, but she and Draka did not get along. By accepting you agree to our privacy policy. Some made sense. znscr.parentNode.insertBefore(zergnet, znscr); Warcraft is written for those who do not know the lore of the Frostwolf Clan. ; At San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2015, a promotional poster was released with Durotan as one of the two featured characters. In the fires of battle that forge the armies of the Maldraxxus, Draka must learn that nothing and no one—not even she—is what they seem. That day, Draka joined the House of the Chosen as its Baroness to continue protecting Maldraxxus. She was the daughter of Kelkar by his mate Zuura, and the granddaughter of Rhakish. He is certainly one of the most honored orcs who ever lived. She was a sickly child, and in many other clans would have been put to death as a child, but that was not the Frostwolf way. Draka from the World of Warcraft Bestiary. [22] Krexus sensed great potential in the Maw Walker and soon commanded them to take on the trial of reaching the standing stone at the center of the Chosen's citadel, which resulted in the hero uncovering an unfinished blade and a message from Maldraxxus' missing ruler, the Primus. But then he remembered that she and her parents were exiled from the Frostwolf village because she was very sick. She had never been allowed to join any orcish hunts, and now she had to learn from the world itself. Directed by Brian Horn. What past faction would you want for a Covenant? Yet, she has returned. The book is exclusively about them with no reference to Alliance characters or the First War. Draka and her family were forced to move to the outskirts of the Frostwolf village by Garad. Draka was born into the Frostwolf Clan of Orcs on Draenor. In the fires of battle that forge the armies of the Maldraxxus, Draka must learn that … [25] Krexus subsequently concluded that the runes covering the blade were the same as the runes on the Seat of the Primus and sent Draka, Vyraz, and the Maw Walker to investigate. They needed his help to talk to the others. Who was Draka in life? After this, Draka stood by Durotan and his decisions through the years, although she did not like the situation of the orcs. She was killed by treacherous Shadow Council guards when Thrall was just a baby. Just like her husband, she values family and choose to join the Horde from the prime universe instead of Iron Horde. [37], The Horde warship Draka's Fury was named in her honor by Thrall, as a tribute to the strong orcish women in his life. The Frostwolf orcs of Frostfire Ridge are a tight-knit family of brutal warriors, well … Young Draka started her adventure alone. 1 Biography 1.1 WarCraft: Durotan: The Official Movie Prequel 1.2 WarCraft: The Beginning 2 See also 3 References Orgrim Doomhammer's mother claims that when her son was born he was so eager to fight that he struck the midwife's hand … This Warlords of Draenor reputation guide covers the Frostwolf Orcs--the faction rewards and how to farm reputation. In the film, she was still a dedicated mother to Go’el, but her story didn’t last much further beyond that. They were mates, and she pointed out to him that families stay together. [38], When Thrall fled into a passage in the Caverns of Time to escape an armored assassin, he found himself in the time and place of his parents' murder of an alternate history. After killing it, Draka revealed that she was of age to "date" on that day, and romant… I am Draka, once of the Frostwolf clan, now, baronesse of the House of the Chosen and most of all, a protector of Maldraxxus. The story of Stone Seat goes back to the nomadic period of the Frostwolf Clan. His guards were not loyal to him, but to the Shadow Council. Another Draka appears in the alternate Draenor in the past during the war in Draenor. She was the daughter of Kelkar by his mate Zuura, and the granddaughter of Rhakish. While neither the Warcraft movie Draka or the AU Draka from Warlords of Draenor are the ones we’re meeting in Shadowlands, their characterization can still inform what we know about Draka. Alexandros Mograine, wielder of Ashbringer, was one of the leaders of the Silver Hand, killed by one of his sons and then raised by Kel'Thuzad into one of the original Four Horsemen. And while she gave her life, Thrall lived. She was a weak and sickly orc who brought shame on her family and clan. The different houses of Maldraxxus, separate but working together? Draka was born to the Frostwolf Clan in Draenor. Draka was born to the Frostwolf Clan in Draenor. As time passed, Draka's skill increased and, although still weak, she defeated and claimed her first kill of windroc. The Frostwolf clan (otherwise known as Frost Wolf clan) was one of the original orcish clans from the planet of Draenor, and one of very few clans not to partake of the Blood of Mannoroth which corrupted the other clans. Upon returning, she learned there was no potion — she became stronger and healthier just by going outside and engaging in strenuous activity. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Durotan, Clan Chief Frostwolf Durotan, son of Garad, is the head of Frostwolf, former head of the child Garad, Draka companion, friend and countryman of Orgrimm Hammer of Doom. Blizzard Watch uses minimal cookies to improve your experience and is in full compliance with the GDPR. If they eve… With this, Draka was looking more like an acceptable Orc, and was allowed in society and at big events, like the Kosh’harg Festival. Draka, orc of the Frostwolf Clan, was not a warrior born, but a warrior made. When Draenor was dying and the Orcs were traveling to Azeroth, Durotan was going too. She returned back to Kashur, who revealed the true meaning of Draka's hunt, that the ingredients and potion were not truly needed. However, her weakness was a shame on her clan's honor. Blizzard showed different lore characters representing different realms at BlizzCon when they revealed Shadowlands. But another story — containing spoilers — went into detail to show the realms aren’t just about Undeath or just about Light. Gul'dan later confronted Durotan in secret. However, much more time has passed on Draenor than in our reality, and much has changed. A military order where someone may need to rise up and take charge? Draka insisted that the Chosen now had to open the Seat of the Primus if they were to have any hope of victory, but Vyraz claimed that the Seat was a fool's errand and that the Chosen instead had to gather their mightiest forces, including the missing baron Alexandros Mograine. The unnamed Chieftain of the Frostwolf Clan was the first chieftain of the Frostwolf Clan to settle down in Frostfire Ridge and created the Stone Seat. Blackhand said that if she was born in his clan, she would have been drowned at a young age. At BlizzCon 2013, it was revealed that Durotan would be one of 2 main characters.The story would follow both him and Anduin Lothar, the commander of the Stormwind army. He is certainly one of the most honored orcs who ever lived. Durotan was slack-jawed when she refused his courtship hunt invitation, but accepted one that meant nothing more than a simple hunt. [35] The baroness welcomed Maw Walkers who had chosen to side with the Necrolords into the Seat[36] and guided them into receiving the power of the Primus. Orgrim would help them, and he also gave them a place to hide — but it wasn’t enough. But now it seemed that she had overcome her illness. That would be a mistake that Orgrim would regret to his dying day. Second-in-command Orgrim Doomhammer is a member of the Frostwolf Clan and former second-in-command and best friend since infancy of Chieftain Durotan. The courageous warrior mate of Durotan, Draka was a firm believer in the Frostwolf clan 's convictions of the old ways of honor and shamanism. At the time, Draka was too young, the reason of declining Durotan's first offer. Just like the quest for the fake potion, she will take on the task and become stronger for it. Her first appearance should have been in a video game, Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans, but the game was canceled. Kashur sent Draka on a hunt to obtain a wing feather of windroc, horn of talbuk, and fur of clefthoof. I am the blade in the dark. Just like her husband, she values family and choose to join the Horde from the prime universe instead of … Even though she’s not the Draka we’re meeting in Maldraxxus, AU Draka shows that leadership runs strong through any version of the Orc. After the house's destruction, she joined and rose to … var zergnet = document.createElement('script'); AU Draka is revisited once more in Battle for Azeroth during the Mag’har Orc Allied Race unlock quest. Before parting ways, she told the hero that it would be an honor to fight with them again. Kurvorsh, a scout Chieftian Durotan, returns to the Frostwolf Clan, telling Durotan that the …