Ally Characters

Commander Hellbrand
The current commander of the Eyes and a favored servant of Gathios, Hellbrand is a veteran demon hunter, predating the formation of the Illidari by a great deal. Among those hunters who heeded Illidan's call during the conquest of Outland, Hellbrand holds absolute loyalty to the Betrayer, even above the councilor he serves.

Hellbrand speaks precious little of his past, but he considers Sol'kenas and Sre'zrash to be genuine friends, as they fought alongside him prior to the formation of the Eyes. Expecting obedience and efficiency from the Eyes, Hellbrand is generally not critical of the methods they employ in their duties. So long as they fight for the glory of Illidan, not much else matters.

Rarely does Hellbrand find the time to lead from the front -- the logistics of running an army and politicking with the council leave him little time -- but it is known that the commander wields a great amount of power, as to be expected from one of his status.

Arcanist Sol'kenas
One of the founding members of the Eyes of the Betrayer, Sol'kenas was one of Hellbrand's companions in past endeavors. Now, he serves as an advisor to the Commander, as well as being responsible for the rationing and distribution of energy cells and mana crystals for the Eyes' elven troops.

Sol'kenas is amicable, but also a shrewd and calculating mage with years of battlefield experience: his appreciation for the finer things in life such as wine, reading, and song can often suggest the contrary. Sol'kenas values careful action and the preservation of Illidari lives, and is not beyond espionage or other indirect approaches. Although well aware of the cruelties of Outland, Sol'kenas prefers the Eyes to elevate themselves above blatant sadism.

As his title suggests, Sol'kenas primarily uses arcane magic, but like many blood elves, has begun to dabble in fel magic and augment his spells with it. His skills are sufficient to provide portals for small-scale troop movements, expeditions, and travel between Illidari strongholds.

Ranger Captain Venn'ren
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Enforcer Commander Taloriel
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Captain Valnar
The Captain was a champion of Gathios and one of the commanders of his personal guard, before becoming a blood knight. He is somewhat resentful to the Eyes for having overshadowed him in the Council's eyes, though his grudge appears to be more of a healthy rivalry than outright disdain. After the Eyes turned to him for help during the attack on the Deathforge, he has been reassigned to accompany Hellbrand.

In many ways, Valnar represents the changes the sin'dorei have undergone in recent years. He is wrathful, ruthless, arrogant, but still gallant and patriotic. Although impatient at first glance, Valnar is a skilled tactician, and prefers to lead from the front unlike many elves. Such boldness gained Valnar the respect of many non-elves, especially orcs... even if the Captain vastly prefers the company of his own people to any other.

Valnar prefers heavy-handed and decisive action, finding the battlefield an excellent outlet for his anger. Morally, Valnar believes that the ends justify the means, but finds excessive plotting or diplomacy to be tiresome and beneath him. Like most of the Sunfury, Valnar has accepted fel magic as the salvation for his people, but carries a heavy disdain for necromancy due to the Scourge.

Hand Saelora
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Nethermancer Veilene
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Arbiter Malthin
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Nrokdar Blighthand
Nrokdar was originally one of the commanding officers of the Mag'har expedition into Zangarmarsh. A pragmatist, he was willing to hold an audience with the Illidari, and ultimately accept help from them, which lead to him being exiled from the Mag'har. Him and his troops pledged allegiance to Illidan afterwards, and were given the "gift" of fel blood at Hellfire Citadel.

Nrokdar was given a more refined dosage of blood as to maintain most of his faculties. He is not as bloodthirsty as one would expect from a fel orc, but naturally will never shy away from violence. Rarely does he fall into a rage, generally having a grim, calm countenance otherwise. In battle, Nrokdar is focused and brutal, fighting with short, broad-headed cleavers. While not a noteworthy tactician, Nrokdar is notable for having the absolute loyalty of the former-Mag'har orcs in his ranks, inspiring them to great feats of bravery and ferocity.

A true believer in the Illidari and the Eyes, Nrokdar is hard to anger and tends to agree with whatever course of action the Eyes take: even if he would never admit it, Nrokdar is impressionable and looking for direction in his new life. In this regard, he can always be counted on as a true, unwavering friend to the Eyes.

Drillmaster Zurok
Violent and impulsive at first glance, Zurok is typical for a fel orc. Though unlike many of his kin, Zurok is talented in more than just fighting: he is an expert sergeant and battlefield officer, entrusted with training many of the Fel Horde's troops. The Eyes convinced him to assist Falcon Watch in Hellfire, where he led his forces in good order, the presence of his fel orcs likely sparing the elves any serious casualties.

Zurok met the eyes once again in Terokkar, where he was bringing some promising troops for field training before they could qualify for officership positions. He agreed to aid the Eyes for a time, reckoning whatever they were up to at Auchindoun would be a good training ground.

Although grating and sometimes blatantly hostile, Zurok is a loyal soldier that respects the Eyes for their accomplishments on the battlefield -- for their diplomacy and guile, not so much.

Martok Grayflame
An old smith, and according to the Shadow Council, the last known Blackrock orc still alive on Outland. Whether this is true or not, he is certainly the only Blackrock that the Eyes have encountered.

During the First War, Martok was sent to Auchindoun to assist the Shadow Council in forging staves and other magical foci. When Orgrim Doomhammer purged the Shadow Council, Martok was taken as a hostage by the warlocks, unable to join the rest of his clan on their migration to Azeroth. Since then, he has toiled in the shadow of the mausoleum-city, creating weapons and armor for the Cabal.

Martok is knowledgable in old orcish smithing techniques, including creating weapons that could absorb souls for power, not unlike the legendary Gorehowl. Since he refuses to pass on these techniques to those not of his clan, it seems the old Martok will be a valuable asset to the Illidari for now.

Honorable but also callous, Martok is a product of the early Horde. He does not care for the Illidari or their alien leader, but feels he owes a debt to the Eyes for liberating him. Whether they are cruel or generous, he prefers the Eyes to be upfront and honest in their dealings.

The Stonebreaker Phantom
An orcish spirit inhabiting Stonebreaker Hold before the Eyes seized it as an outpost, the ghost is a strange and enigmatic figure who claims not to remember much of his own past.

What is known is that he was once an orc, and that he was killed by the Shadow Council. It is evident that he might have been one of them, given his powers in necromancy and ability to defy death.

The phantom offered to cooperated with the Illidari if given the chance to see the world through Varkur's eyes and glimpse into his memories, essentially possessing him to some degree. The ghost upheld his end of the bargain, and has been largely silent since... though he is evidently still there. What consequences, if any, this will have remains to be seen.

Lady Sre'zrash
Perhaps Hellbrand's most trusted advisor, Sre'zrash is a respected matriarch among the Darkcrest Naga, serving as their representative and the Eyes' de-facto diplomat. Along with Sol'kenas, her history with Hellbrand dates back to long before the Eyes' founding.

Sre'zrash is crafty and oddly agreeable for a naga, though is as capable of wickedness and manipulation as much of any of her kind. As well, she wields powerful tide magic in battle, one of the few talented healers among the Eyes. Sre'zrash prefers battles that can be ended with words or cunning to fights that are costly in Illidari lives: the Darkcrest are a relatively small tribe of naga, unable to afford large casualties, and as such Sre'zrash can seem almost protective of her naga and the Eyes overall.

It is known to some that that Sre'zrash holds her loyalty to Illidan above those of Azshara, a queen on another world. While some naga might hold ties to dark powers, Hellbrand has absolute faith in the Lady's devotion to the Betrayer.

Commander Slaarjash
A Coilfang myrmidon, Slaarjash worked with the Eyes several times during their goings in Zangarmarsh. He respected their efficency and loyalty to the Illidari, and appreciated their work in revealing the misdeeds of the Bloodscale Tribe.

This appreciation is what made Slaarjash willing to allow the Eyes a chance to negotiate an end to Kelruu's slave revolt in the Coilfang Reservoir. If the Eyes ever return to Zangarmarsh, it seems they will have at least one reliable friend in power there.

Rajis Fyashe
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Rajah Haghazed
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Zith'zrash
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Oruul
A member of the Ashtongue Deathsworn, Oruul is a mysterious figure, trained in infiltration and unconventional tactics. Little is known of his life before becoming a Broken, or really much of his life at all, as Oruul is notoriously tight-lipped and distant. Some might doubt his dedication to the Illidari, but Oruul believes that his actions speak louder than words, and he played a critical role in capturing Calrius.

After the Calrius investigation was concluded, Oruul approached Hellbrand and offered his services. He and his handful of Ashtongue have become the Eyes' go-to for spying, scouting, and other irregular tactics. As well, his knowledge of Outland and insight into the Draenei will likely prove useful tools.

Oruul does not care for pointless cruelty or petty malice. He favors clinical, indirect approaches, respecting unorthodox solutions and deception as long as they work.

Baathun
A former Legion soldier stationed at Forge Camp: Anger, Baathun defected to the Illidari after watching the Eyes' assault on his post. Whether the felguard originally did so out of genuine respect for Hellbrand's power or self-motivated survival is ultimately unknown, but since then Baathun has proven himself to the Illidari.

He fights for the Betrayer with conviction and brutality, never questioning orders. The Eyes have few better weapons to spearhead a charge or siege. As a demon, he holds no misgivings for the Illidari's abuses and cruelties, though naturally as a warrior he prefers battle to scheming.

Agent Zathir
One of the advisors of Nexus-Prince Razaan, Zathir was sent to accompany Hellbrand after the commander and Prince struck a deal together. Although his motivations are suspect, Zathir was essential in breaching the technomagical Naaru defenses at Tempest Keep, as well as reverse-engineering their technology for Illidari use. His skills as a thaumaturge fulfill a niche that the blood elves are only now beginning to learn.

Outwardly, Zathir is shrewd and cordial, but like any other member of the Ethereum, he is efficient and ruthless beneath the act. Morality and choice of methods matter little to Zathir as long as profit is achieved for the Eyes... and his Prince given first picks in any contract work and salvage. While Hellbrand does not truly trust the Agent or his master, he knows that having an ethereal ally brings more benefits than risks.