Durotan

Durotan is a significant character in the Warcraft franchise, primarily known as the chieftain of the Frostwolf orc clan and the father of Thrall. He is a prominent figure in the history of the orcs, especially during the events leading up to the First War. Durotan was a respected and honorable leader who advocated for peace and a more harmonious existence for his people.

He was a close friend and ally of Go'el, the human shaman who would later become known as the Prophet. Durotan's clan, the Frostwolf, was one of the few orc clans that resisted the corrupting influence of the Burning Legion. However, their refusal to fully embrace the demonic influence led to their marginalization by the warlord Gul'dan and his followers.

Durotan and his mate, Draka, were instrumental in ensuring their infant son, Thrall, survived the orcish civil war and the subsequent destruction of their homeland. They entrusted Thrall to human hands, hoping he would have a better life away from the conflict and corruption that plagued the orcs. Durotan's courage and sacrifice in the face of overwhelming odds solidified his legacy as a noble and principled leader, embodying the true spirit of the orcish people before their corruption. His story is a central element in the lore surrounding the origins of the Horde and the eventual redemption of the orc race.