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Qiraji

The Qiraji are an insectoid, sentient race within the Warcraft fantasy universe. They inhabit the desert continent of Silithus in Kalimdor and form the core of the ancient city of Ahn’Qiraj. In lore, the Qiraji represent the ruling caste of the broader Silithid civilization, a hive-minded, highly organized society that operates with a strict caste system and centralized leadership.

Originating as a biological creation tied to the influence of the Old Gods, notably C’Thun, the Qiraji

Society in Qiraji culture is hierarchical and caste-based, including workers, soldiers, priests, and rulers such as

In World of Warcraft gameplay, the Qiraji are encountered as major antagonists in the raid content associated

culture
centers
on
devotion
to
their
deity
and
on
conquest
and
defense
of
their
city.
Their
world-view
emphasizes
unity
and
obedience
to
the
hive
mind,
with
structures
and
rituals
designed
to
coordinate
large
numbers
of
individuals
in
defense,
offense,
and
ritual
activity.
a
queen
or
other
high-born
leaders.
Members
typically
wear
armored
exoskeletons,
and
the
race
is
known
for
its
immune
coordination,
tactical
swarming,
and
subterranean
mobility.
Their
religious
practices
center
on
the
worship
of
C’Thun,
reflecting
their
alignment
with
the
powers
of
the
Old
God.
with
the
ruined
and
restored
Ahn’Qiraj—the
Ruins
of
Ahn’Qiraj
and
Temple
of
Ahn’Qiraj.
They
are
central
to
the
events
surrounding
the
Gates
of
Ahn’Qiraj
and
the
climactic
confrontation
with
C’Thun.
The
Qiraji
remain
a
notable
element
of
Warcraft
lore
as
one
of
the
prominent
insectoid
civilizations
in
the
franchise.