About this fanlisting
"A fanlisting is a place for all the fans of a particular show, movie, actor/actress, singer, etc. to come together and build the biggest listing of people all around the world who are fans of that subject." - Janine, creator.
This is a fanlisting for the Undead race from Blizzard's Warcraft gaming franchise. I have titled it "Forsaken" as that is what they call themselves in the game. I admit my experience with them is limited to the MMORPG World of Warcraft, but that doesn't make me less of a fan. :)
Taken from the World of Warcraft manual via the WoW-Wiki:
"Bound to the iron will of the tyrant Lich King, the vast undead armies of the Scourge seek to eradicate all life on Azeroth. Led by the banshee, Sylvanas Windrunner, a group of renegades broke away from the Scourge and freed themselves from the Lich King's domination. Known by some as the Forsaken, this group fights a constant battle not only to retain its freedom from the Scourge, but also to slaughter those who would hunt them as monsters. With Sylvanas as their banshee queen, the Forsaken have built a dark stronghold beneath the ruins of Lordaeron's capital city. This hidden Undercity forms a sprawling labyrinth that stretches beneath the haunted woods of the Tirisfal Glades. Though the very land is cursed, the zealous humans of the Scarlet Crusade still cling to their scattered holdings, obsessed with the eradication of the undead and retaking their homeland. Convinced that the primitive races of the Horde can help them achieve victory over their enemies, the Forsaken have entered an alliance of convenience. Harboring no true loyalty for their new allies, they go to any lengths to ensure their dark plans come to fruition. The members of the Forsaken have a simple task - to massacre any who pose a threat to the new order, human, undead or otherwise."
If you are interested in more information or in the history of the Forsaken, there's an excellent article on the Wiki here: The Forsaken.
To begin in WoW, one must first choose a race and class. If the Undead race is chosen, the following classes are available:
- Undead Classes:
- Warrior (Mail/Plate armor)
- Rogue (Leather armor)
- Warlock (Cloth armor)
- Mage (Cloth armor)
- Priest (Cloth armor)
As an Undead, characters are entitled to a few perks. When diving underwater, they are given an extended breathing bar so that they don't have to come up for air as often as other races. They are also given the "Cannibalize" ability, which allows for the restoration of Health (HP/hit points) by eating the defeated bodies of humanoid or undead enemies. This comes in very handy, especially as the majority of the Undead classes are "squishy" - or cloth-wearing - which results in lower armor and more damage taken than those classes that can wear leather, mail, or plate.
