In the mist-shrouded haze of the past, the world of Azeroth teemed with
wondrous creatures of every kind. Mysterious Elves and hardy Dwarves
walked among tribes of Man in relative peace and harmony -- until the
arrival of the demonic army known as the Burning Legion shattered the
world's tranquility forever. Now Orcs, Dragons, Goblins, and Trolls all
vie for supremacy over the scattered, warring kingdoms -- part of a
grand, malevolent scheme that will determine the fate of the world of
Warcraft.
Slave. Gladiator. Shaman. Warchief. The enigmatic Orc known as Thrall
has been all of these. Raised from infancy by cruel human masters who
sought to mold him into their perfect pawn, Thrall was driven by both
the savagery in his heart and the cunning of his upbringing to pursue a
destiny he was only beginning to understand to break his bondage and
rediscover the ancient traditions of his people. Now the tumultuous tale
of his life's journey -- a saga of honor, hatred, and hope -- can at
last be told...