WarCraft Archive

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In the mist-shrouded haze of past, the world of Azeroth teemed with wonders of every kind. Magical races and ancient beasts strode alongside the tribes of man -- until the arrival of the demonic Burning Legion and its baneful lord, Sargeras. Now dragons, elves, orcs, and dwarves all vie for supremacy across their scarred, war-torn kingdoms -- all part of a grand, malevolent scheme to determine the fate of the world of...

WARCRAFT

DAY OF THE DRAGON: A terrifying upheaval among the highest ranks of the world's Wizards sends the maverick Mage, Rhonin, on a perilous journey into the Orc-controlled lands of Khaz Modan. What Rhonin uncovers is a vast, far-reaching conspiracy, darker than anything he ever imagined -- a threat that will force him into a dangerous alliance with ancient creatures of air and fire if the world of Azeroth is to see another dawn.

LORD OF THE CLANS: Slave and Gladiator. Shaman and 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.

THE LAST GUARDIAN: The Guardians of Tirisfal were a line of champions imbued with godlike powers, each one through the ages charged with fighting a lonely secret war against the Burning Legion. Medivh was fated from birth to become the greatest and most powerful of this noble order. But from the beginning a darkness tainted him, corrupting his soul and turning to evil the powers that should have fought for good. Medivh's struggle against the malice within him became one with the fate of Azeroth itself...and changed the world forever.

OF BLOOD AND HONOR: The paladin Tirion Fordring had always believed the Orcs were vile and corrupt, but an unexpected act of honor and compassion sets in motion a chain of events that will challenge his most fundamental beliefs and force him to decide, once and for all, who are the men...and who are the monsters.

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28 of 34 people found the following review helpful

Nice to have if you're a backstory fan, December 12, 2006

Naomi (Storm) (Texas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: WarCraft Archive (Paperback)

The Warcraft Archive is nice just because it's a cheaper alternative to purchasing all the books contained within, however none of the stories will leave you either amazed or enthralled. If you're a big fan of the Warcraft universe like I am then you'll want to pick this book up just read some of historic bits and pieces, and also to immerse yourself into the world of Azeroth. Unfortunately story quality leaves a lot to be desired - treat your expectations for the Warcraft Archive like any other "book set in video game world" and you won't be disappointed.

If you're expecting high literature, well... so... uh... how 'bout them Orcs?

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful

Amazing Literature, December 16, 2006

J. Cornell "Ocenica" (Aerie Peak) - See all my reviews

This review is from: WarCraft Archive (Paperback)

I have read the first 3 of the 4 books listed in this archive and they are all excellent books. David DeCandido's book has an obvious shortfall but I would never spoil that for a reader. The first book is a great tie in with novels done by Richard Knaak and I highly suggest you take the time to read those when you can because from his perspective is where the world of Warcraft come from. The best book in my opinion is the 2nd book, concerning the birth and raising of Thrall. It probably, more than any of the others lays out the epic problems facing the Alliance and the Horde.

The only true problem that I would have with these books is that they don't coincide. The characters are different in each book and there is not necessarily a continuation from book to book (not direct continuation, there are subtleties). They are completely different points of view from different authors. I think many people will find they enjoy this, but it was a bit misleading to me...Read more

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Whether you are a WarCraft game fan or not, these books are entertaining..., August 2, 2007

R Schmidt (Honolulu, HI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: WarCraft Archive (Paperback)

WarCraft Archive is a collection of four books published previously... three in book form, and the last as an e-book:

Day of the Dragon: The mage Rhonin finds himself on a mission to release one of the Dragon Aspects, and gets more than he expected...

Lord of the Clans: The orc Thrall finds there is more to life than being a gladiator slave for humans...

The Last Guardian: The last Guardian of Tirisfal, Medivh, discovered his parentage, and is distressed...

Of Blood and Honor: The Paladin Tirion Fordring finds an orc with honor, and is honorable in return, with drastic consequences...

These stories are pretty much stand alone stories. The strongest is the first, and the weakest (and shortest) is the last. Clearly they are related; the spirit of WarCraft flows throughout. I had read books one and three previously, but books two and four were new. This is a more economical way of buying the first three, and the four is only...Read more