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Guldan

Gul'dan (also spelled Gul'dan) is a fictional character in Blizzard Entertainment's Warcraft franchise. He is an orc warlock and a central figure in the early history of the orcish Horde on the planet Draenor. A founding member and leader within the Shadow Council, Gul'dan wielded fel magic and political acumen to consolidate power among the warring clans and to further the interests of the Burning Legion.

Historically, Gul'dan is best known for orchestrating the introduction of demon blood into the orc clans, notably

In Warcraft lore, Gul'dan serves as the principal antagonist in several campaigns, guiding the orcs' military

Depictions of Gul'dan vary by medium. In video games such as Warcraft II and Warcraft III, he

by
promoting
the
drinking
of
Mannoroth's
blood.
This
demonic
pact
drained
the
Horde
of
its
shamanic
traditions
and
bound
it
to
fel
magic,
enabling
the
invasion
of
Azeroth
in
the
First
War.
campaigns
and
manipulating
leaders
from
behind
the
scenes.
Across
games
and
adaptations,
his
machinations
are
portrayed
as
a
corrosive
influence
that
helps
set
the
stage
for
centuries
of
conflict
between
the
Horde
and
the
Alliance.
appears
as
a
major
villain
and
strategist.
In
the
2016
film
adaptation
and
other
media,
his
death
or
defeat
is
portrayed
differently,
but
his
role
as
a
symbol
of
demonic
corruption
remains
central.