In the mist-shrouded haze of the past, the world of Azeroth teemed withwondrous creatures of every kind. Mysterious Elves and hardy Dwarveswalked among tribes of man in relative peace and harmony -- until thearrival of the demonic army known as the Burning Legion shattered theworld's tranquility forever. Now Orcs, Dragons, Goblins, and Trolls allvie for supremacy over the scattered, warring kingdoms -- part of agrand, malevolent scheme that will determine the fate of the world ofWarcraft.

The noble Paladin, Tirion Fordring, had always believed the savage Orcsto be vile and corrupt. He had spent his life fighting ceaselessly toprotect humanity from their foul treachery. But an unexpected act ofhonor and compassion sets in motion a chain of events that willchallenge Tirion's most fundamental beliefs, and force him to decideonce and for all who are the men -- and who are the monsters.

An original tale of magic, warfare, and heroism based on thebestselling, award-winning electronic game fromBlizzard Entertainment.