Garrosh

Garrosh Hellscream is a fictional orc character in Blizzard Entertainment's Warcraft series. He is the son of Grom Hellscream and Draka and a prominent figure in the Horde's storyline. First appearing in the broader narrative of the Warcraft games, Garrosh is depicted as a proud and ambitious leader who grows from a feral warrior into a political and military force within the Horde.

In World of Warcraft's Mists of Pandaria era, Garrosh rises to power as Warchief of the Horde. He advocates a hardline, expansionist approach, arguing that the Horde must act decisively to secure its future and suppress dissent. His policies and campaigns fuel conflict with the Alliance and provoke internal strife within the Horde. The culmination is the Siege of Orgrimmar, a major raid in which Garrosh is defeated and deposed in a Horde coup led by Vol'jin; he is imprisoned and the Horde leadership changes hands.

In later content, a version of Garrosh is the primary antagonist in the time-travel expansion Warlords of Draenor, appearing in an alternate timeline. Garrosh's portrayal has sparked extensive discussion among players and critics, with many viewing him as one of the most controversial villains in the Warcraft canon. His legacy is used to explore themes of pride, brutality, imperialism, and the moral responsibilities of leadership within the Warcraft universe.