← All guidesWhat the Horde offers
The Horde is built from peoples whose survival often depends on difficult alliances. It suits players interested in honour, reinvention and the tension between raw strength and responsibility.
Choose it for the people
Base the decision on the races, starting regions and stories you want to inhabit. Server balance matters, but it should not erase the fantasy that made you want to log in.
Your first community step
Use the Fellowship forum to find compatible players by schedule and temperament. The Fellowship belongs to both factions; the optional guild is only one possible way to play together.
Research trail
Sources and further reading
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