Illidari

The Illidari is the faction of Illidan Stormrage, the Lord of Outland. This group is also known as Illidan's forces  or Illidan's army. It consists of various factions that have banded together under Illidan's rule. They are one of the prime enemies of the Alliance and Horde in Outland, the other being the Burning Legion. The Betrayer commands vast armies throughout Outland, and even a few select groups on Azeroth; there are only a few places in the shattered world that are not inhabited by his legions.

It's not entirely known what happened to the survivors of his forces, but it's assumed they found their own paths after his death.

Composition


The Illidari include:

Illidari
The main group of Illidari that are explicitly labeled as such seem to serve as an eilte group within the overall faction. This group is composed mostly by demons of many species, particularly Nathrezim, Sayaad, Fiends, Felguards and Satyr, former minions of the Burning Legion who switched their allegiance after the defeat of Magtheridon.

They dwell primarily in Shadowmoon Valley and the Black Temple though a few Illidari Taskmasters can be found in Hellfire Peninsula.

The Illidari Taskmasters who dwell in the Ruins of Sha'naar in Hellfire Peninsula lord over the Dreghood Broken as they search for one of the seven Ata'mal crystals. In Shadowmoon Valley, Illidari appear to serve as front-line foot soldiers against the Sha'tar as they bring the war against Illidan to the steps of the Black Temple.


 * Notable members of the Illidari
 * Alandien
 * Gathios the Shatterer
 * High Nethermancer Zerevor
 * Illidari Lord Balthas
 * Lady Malande
 * Netharel
 * Theras
 * Varedis
 * Veras Darkshadow

Illidan's Servitors
Satyr - A group of satyrs under Illidan, apparently brought by Illidan to Outland when he left Azeroth. The bulk of them were killed by Maiev Shadowsong on Kalimdor.

Fel Horde
Fel Orcs - When invaded Outland, 's primary non-demonic forces were fel orcs, corrupted by his own blood. Led by, the fel orcs are now in the Betrayer's service and primarily man the battlements of Hellfire Citadel. In addition, members of the Shadowmoon clan can be found on the Ata'mal Terrace of Illidan's Black Temple, and the survivors of the Dragonmaw clan - under their aged chieftain, Zuluhed the Whacked — capture and take control of nether drakes for service in Illidan's armies.
 * Shattered Hand clan - Led by Kargath Bladefist
 * Shadowmoon clan - Led by Teron Gorefiend
 * Bonechewer clan - Led by Tagar Spinebreaker
 * Bleeding Hollow clan - Led by Grillok "Darkeye"
 * Dragonmaw clan - Led by Zuluhed
 * Laughing Skull clan - Chieftain unknown

Magtheridon's Demons
Demons - Magtheridon, as a servitor of the Burning Legion, took control of Outland and brought legions of demonic forces with him. When Illidan toppled, many of these demons swore allegiance to the new lord of Outland. Illidan's demons are free of their natural magic addiction, and the usual Fel taint seen alongside the Burning Legion is not present with them. The types of demons that are seen in the Illidari are:


 * Nathrezim
 * Annihilan
 * Ered'ruin
 * Doomguard
 * Terrorguard
 * Mo'arg
 * Mo'arg


 * Gan'arg
 * Felguard
 * Shivarra
 * Voidwalker
 * Sayaad
 * Beholder

Kael'thas' forces
Kael'thas's Blood elves - Illidan was briefly captured by his long-time jailor and nemesis, Maiev Shadowsong, shortly after arriving in Outland. It was primarily due to the intervention of Kael'thas Sunstrider and his blood elves that allowed the naga under Lady Vashj to free him. The blood elves under Kael's command, having been scorned by the Alliance, swore allegiance to Illidan and aided him in toppling Magtheridon. The Betrayer's most trusted legion of blood elf warriors is known as the Crimson Sigil; they are the highest commanders of the Illidari outside of the Black Temple itself. Though Kael betrayed Illidan and now serves Kil'jaeden, some blood elves are still loyal to the Betrayer, such as the demon hunter initiates under, and the Eclipsion - Blood elves under.
 * Crimson Hand - The closest cadre of blood elves to Kael'thas Sunstrider and among his elite guards in the Eye of Tempest Keep.
 * Bloodwarder - Elite fighting force of blood elves loyal to Prince Kael'thas (with one major exception). Their greatest numbers are within Kael's seat of power within Tempest Keep.
 * Firewing - Firewing blood elves work for Kael'thas and Illidan, they are using the broken draenei of Tuurem, the Wrekt, as smuggling go-betweens for the creation of the mana bombs.
 * Sunfury - High-ranking blood elves once loyal to Kael'thas Sunstrider. The bulk of their army had been established both in Netherstorm and Shadowmoon Valley, while several of their members left the main contingent to follow other pursuits; mainly, the Scryers and the blood elven forces loyal to Illidan Stormrage.
 * Sunhawk - A group of Blood Elves loyal to Kael'thas Sunstrider. A small group of them are led by Sironas in Bloodmyst Isle.
 * Sunseeker - A group of blood elves fiercely loyal to Kael'thas Sunstrider. They are established in Tempest Keep

Illidan's Naga
Naga - Calling in some old Highborne debts from ten millennia earlier, Illidan raised the naga from their undersea lairs in order to aid him in obtaining the Eye of Sargeras, as well as preventing Maiev from following him. Under the direction of Lady Vashj - The naga followed Illidan into Outland where they were instrumental in both obtaining the aid of the blood elves and laying siege to Magtheridon's fortress. They now control the watery areas of Outland, including much of Zangarmarsh. Mur'gul - The naga enslaved many mur'gul to act as both warriors and slaves.
 * Bloodscale - The Bloodscale naga control the area around Serpent and Marshlight Lakes in northern Zangarmarsh. They are led by Rajis Fyashe.
 * Darkcrest - The Darkcrests control the area around Umbrafen Lake and the Lagoon in southeastern Zangarmarsh. They are led by Rajah Haghazed.
 * Wrathfin - These naga are located within the Underbog.
 * Coilfang - These naga are located within Coilfang Reservoir, a gigantic drain in the middle of Serpent Lake in Zangarmarsh. These naga fall under Vashj's direct control and are spread throughout the four wings of Coilfang Reservoir.
 * Coilskar - The only confirmed naga tribe outside of Zangarmarsh, this tribe controls the only sources of pure water in Shadowmoon Valley and are based at Coilskar Point — directly in the shadow of the fel-volcano known as Hand of Gul'dan. They are led by High Warlord Naj'entus who resides within the Black Temple.

Broken
Broken -The Betrayer obtained the aid of and his Broken draenei sometime before the siege of the Black Temple. The Broken proved to be proficient assassins and scouts, and were able to allow Illidan and his army to reach Magtheridon. Though only the Broken of Akama's tribe serve Illidan willingly (though the same cannot be said of Akama himself), Illidan's forces in Hellfire Peninsula and Zangarmarsh have enslaved Broken for menial labor. Tribes working for Illidan:
 * Ashtongue tribe - A tribe of Broken in the service of Illidan Stormrage, they joined him to defeat Magtheridon and retained the alliance. They are the most evil Broken draenei tribe, and are used by Akama just to hide his true intentions
 * Murkblood - A group of this Broken tribe that resides in Nagrand serves the faction in Underbog, the faction in Underbog is allied or slaved by , and the last faction is slaved by the Dragonmaw clan.
 * Dreghood - Almost this complete tribe of Broken is slaved by the Illidari.
 * Wrekt - A part of this Broken tribe was slaved by Illidan's Naga, the other part joined with the Lost Ones of and have allied with Prince Kael'thas' blood elves.
 * Greyheart - A tribe of Broken draenei loyal to Illidan. They inhabit Serpentshrine Cavern in Coilfang Reservoir and fight alongside the Coilfang Naga.
 * Wastewalker - A tribe of broken who are enslaved within the Slave Pens of Coilfang Reservoir in Zangarmarsh.

Lost One
Lost Ones - A few corrupted tribes of Lost Ones can be found serving Illidan and his allies. Other tibes seem to have been enslaved.
 * Tuurem - This Lost One tribe have allied with Kael'thas' blood elves.
 * Umbrafen - This Lost One tribe is allied with Illidan's naga.

Demon Hunters
- Illidan brought some night elf demon hunters from Azeroth with him.

- Some young blood elves also train under Illidan.

Leaders

 * - Lord of Outland, master of the Illidari.
 * - Leader of Illidan's Naga, Handmaiden to Queen Azshara.
 * - Warchief of the Fel Horde

Formerly

 * - Leader of the Ashtongue Deathsworn, defected to the Sha'tar.
 * - Prince of the blood elves, defected to the Burning Legion.

Other notable members

 * - Leader of the Dragonmaw clan.
 * - Illidari demon hunter leader at the Ruins of Karabor.
 * - Illidari demon hunter.
 * - Illidari demon hunter.
 * - Illidari demon hunter.
 * - Illidari demon hunter
 * - Jailor of Magtheridon.
 * - One of three leaders of the Bleeding Hollow clan.
 * - One of three leaders of the Bleeding Hollow clan.
 * - Head of the Crimson Sigil.
 * - Found wandering from the Netherwing Fields to Dragonmaw Fortress.
 * - Leader of Eclipse Point.
 * - Champion of the Crimson Sigil.
 * - Overseer of Warden's Cage.
 * - Leader of Ata'mal Terrace and holds the Heart of Fury.
 * - Leader of the Bonechewer clan.
 * - First Death knight of Azeroth, presumed a leader of Illidari Shadowmoon clan.
 * - Jailor of Maiev.
 * - Lieutenant of Illidan at Illidari Point.
 * - Leader of the Illidari forces at the Ruins of Sha'naar.
 * - Leader of Illidari Point.
 * of Netherwing Ledge.
 * - Leader of.
 * - Leader of the Ruins of Baa'ri.
 * - Emissary between Illidari bases in Shadowmoon Valley.
 * - Ambassador to the giants.
 * - Illidari messenger, guarded by Blood Lord Zarath.
 * - The Illidari Council.

Former notable members

 * - Leader of the Scryers, defected to the Sha'tar.
 * - Brief member of the Illidari; returned to Azeroth and helped form an alliance between Quel'Thalas and the Horde using his contacts on Outland.
 * - Former Illidari demon hunter.
 * - Defected to the black dragonflight, he returned to Azeroth and become the leader of the Dragonmaw clan at Twilight Highlands.

Speculation

 * It was believed by some that the Illidari is not the overall name for Illidan's forces. Illidan Stormrage's recent biography lists his faction as "The Illidari." It is unlikely that he would be listed under an elite subdivision of his own forces, so it is likely the overall name.
 * Some believe Illidari may be an adjective form for Illidan's forces. Others believe that it is perhaps a title given to specific members of Illidan's forces. As a title, this appears to be used mostly with his demonic minions. Illidari may also include the naga under the command of Lady Vashj, blood elves loyal to Kael'thas Sunstrider, the Ashtongue tribe of Broken draenei under the leadership of Akama, and numerous fel orcs and demons presumably from the armies of the previous Lord of Outland, Magtheridon. However, Illidan's Naga and the blood elves under Kael'thas use their own unique banners and tabards rather than those of the Illidari, which may suggest that they are not actually part of the Illidari itself. Most appear to be found in Shadowmoon Valley and the Black Temple. This suggests that the "Illidari" may be an inner circle of forces who are closest to Illidan and certain leaders, and perhaps form an elite guard.
 * It is believed that by some that the Illidari appear to be a Faction in the mold of the Alliance, Horde, Scourge, or Burning Legion.