Warcraft/Fanfic Recs

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These are recommendations made by Tropers for Warcraft fanfics, all of which have to be signed to stay on the page. Feel free to add a fanfic of your own to the list, but remember to use the template found here.

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Page Reconfiguration in Progress: Fan Fic Recommendations is being split into pages for each individual series, so help is needed to classify each entry into the appropriate category, and to format it according to the template.

Authors, and Websites
Travels Through Azeroth and Outland by Destron
 * Recommended by Farseer Lolotea
 * Synopsis: A Forsaken mage who's still able to pass as a human explores the whole world...of Warcraft!
 * It also has a entry here.

General Fics
''Stories focused on the family and the friendly relationships of the cast. Plot-focused stories or light day-in-the-life stories. Pretty much anything that isn't focused on romance.''

Unbroken by Micky Neilson
 * Recommended by Qit El-Remel
 * Synopsis: Nobundo, a damaged and disillusioned former paladin, finds—or is found by—a new calling.

Blood & Light by Kerrah
 * Recommended by Wulfang
 * Synopsis: Lordaeron is in total war as The Lich King amasses an incredibly large army, enough to overwhelm the united powers of the mortal races. Meanwhile, a group of Scarlet Crusaders travels to Gilneas in hopes of activating a powerful magic that will allow them to rebuild their shattered order.

Netherwing - The Movie Part 1 and Part 2 by Stormscape.
 * Recommended by Ephemeral Night
 * Synopsis: A gorgeously machinimated dramatization of the World of Warcraft questline that earns players the Netherdrake mount. The Scryer and Aldor factions send operatives undercover with the Dragonmaw Orc operation on Netherwing Ledge with the aid of the Nether Dragon Mordenai and other parties with the ultimate goal of bringing down the encampment from within and freeing the young netherdrakes from slavery.

Zinwrath by Myndflame.
 * Recommended by Tacitus
 * Synopsis: In this critically-acclaimed WoW Machinima, Zinwrath, one of the most legendary warlocks ever (at least in his own mind), pays too much for a bronze tube, is asked to join a hyperactive gnome's guild, recounts his grudge with Orcish trickster Abraham Lincoln, and screws up a summoning.
 * Comments: Notable for its...Notable Original Music, "M.C. Raiders," and the origin of the "Arcanite Reaper, hooooooo!" meme.

Illegal Danish: Super Snacks by Myndflame.
 * Recommended by Tacitus
 * Synopsis: A sequel of sorts to "Zinwrath", this machinima follows the Illegal Danish guild as they protect the titular artifact from a diabolical undead alchemist, while investigating whatever's been screwing up teleports and summonings. A cross-dressing paladin winds up in Orgrimmar and crashes a wicked sweet party at Club Thrall.

The Grind by Oblivious Films
 * Recommended by Tacitus
 * Synopsis: Another WoW-based Machinima. In Episode 1, an Alliance guild tries to figure out why they're losing to Onyxia, a Guy in Real Life suffers a mental breakdown after being hit on one too many times, and a gnome rogue goes on a peyote trip. In Episode 2 they turn to the Horde to advice, while the gnome rogue tries to escape from Orgrimmar sans equipment...or clothing.

Commiseration by Rowan Seven
 * Recommended by Kerrah
 * Synopsis: In the aftermath of the Battle for the Undercity, Thrall and Sylvanas reflect. Contains WotLK spoilers.

Tales of the Past by Martin Falch
 * Recommended by Ironeye
 * Synopsis: An old dwarf tells the tale of Eden Aurorae, an Alliance guild that is blackmailed into starting a war with the Horde. However, it seems that the Lich King might be behind everything after all. By the third (and final) part, canon characters start showing up, including Jaina, Thrall, and other fan favorites.

The Journal of Far Lands by Faryn Schnapp.
 * Recommended by Main Tank
 * Synopsis: The Far Lands series consists of three books: In The Farthest Fields, War Cry and The Beginning Of All Things. They tell the tales of the Night Elf hunter Faeryn and his travels. We see the World (of Warcraft) through Faeryn’s eyes, as he is guided by invisible forces on a mission that may turn out to be quite important…

In the Shadow of the Sun by Sarah Pine.
 * Recommended by Haustere
 * Synopsis: Torn between the political realities of the Sin'dorei, the Horde and Dalaran, Lor'themar Theron struggles to keep the Blood Elves a united nation in the face of the Lich King's invasion.

The Last Days of Crank Fizzlepop by Sean Riley.
 * Recommended by Jack Slack
 * Synopsis: A young gnome inventor attempts to win his fame, fortune and love while also finding time to bring about world peace on Azeroth. Nothing goes to plan.

Kuma's Song by Tzu-Mainn Chen
 * Recommended by Jack Slack
 * Synopsis: A tauren warrior goes into battle; he emerges torn apart by the realities of war.

Dalaran Noir by E.F. Kelley
 * Recommended by Farseer Lolotea
 * Synopsis: A gnome P.I. attempts to acquit an orc death knight of murder. It's Better Than It Sounds.

Hell for the Company by Mirari1
 * Recommended by 2percent
 * Synopsis: A dreadsteed theft attempt gone wrong lands a human warlock and her gnomish mage companion imprisoned on Xoroth, a world already controlled and ruined by the Burning Legion. They must now find their way back to Azeroth, an impossible task while surrounded by demons, unless they gain some... unusual allies...

The God of Death by Tyrant of the East
 * Recommended by USA Bobcat
 * Synopsis: A Space Marine is brought by the Emperors divine will to the world of Warcraft! Awesomeness Ensues
 * Now has its own page!

The Sirens of Azeroth by T. Mirai
 * Recommended by USA Bobcat
 * Synopsis: From FF.net's summary: The Red Thorns is a harem of the most beautiful and desired women of Azeroth. When a young night elf finds herself inducted into their group, will their lascivious, wild lifestyle be too much for her? Or will it give her the adventure she always wanted?

The Craft of War: Blind by perculacraft
 * Recommended by Halinmonk
 * Synopsis: A Blood Elf rogue breaks into Stormwind to try and assassinate Lady Katrina Prestor. The leader of the S:17, Mathias Shaw, a buttload of soldiers, and a dark secret stands in her way.

Cold Comfort Castle by Lord Goregore (You may also look at its page here.)
 * Recommended by Ping Zing
 * Synopsis: A human mage and draenei warrior are trapped in a ruined castle in the Alterac Mountains by an apparently-malevolent blizzard. They must find a way to survive the harsh conditions, demons without and within, and each other.

Tribulations of a Megalomaniac Warlock by Synapse, translated by Curufinwë.
 * Recommended by Lordyoshi 01
 * Synopsis: The story follows a young human warlock named Synapse who wants to take over the world. Her journey plays out like that of a player's in that she starts in the starting zone and works her way through the levels to higher zones, going through dungeons and raids. The whole story is filled with humor and for a long time lacks much seriousness.

A New World by Pognut
 * Recommended by Terrace
 * Synopsis: A minor accident with an experimental portal device on Tol Barad results in a portal opening into the Southwestern United States.

Straydog Saga by Ori Whitedeer
 * Recommended by Demon Something
 * Synopsis: When wayward warrior Shandori and her questionable companions accept a job to obtain dragon bones, the group of mercenaries find themselves fighting for their lives, the fate of Azeroth, and enough gold to buy their next ale.

Shadow of Shadowmoon by Odeena Sabnach
 * Recommended by Jake Sparerib
 * Synopsis: The main focus of the series is Vaala Dawnstrike, a Blood Elf rogue who winds up working for the wrong side during the war against Illidan Stormrage. Although reluctant to serve her new master at first, Vaala ends up not only accepting her new condition, but also fighting to keep a tenuous balance between blood ties and her new-found loyalty. There are also a number of sub-plots which feature minor characters, both canon and original.

Demon Hunter by Nex-thanarak
 * Recommended by Jake Sparerib
 * Synopsis: “Demon hunters. Those who devote their lives to finding and slaying minions of the Burning Legion. Fueled by hatred, they'll use the demons' own magic against them. But how long can they last steeped in such corruption before they become what they despise?” (from the FF.net summary.) Nex-thanarak, the main character of this two-part series, was born and raised with one purpose: to fight and kill demons. After a summoning ritual gone wrong, Nex finds himself orphaned and with no path other than to hunt and kill the dreadlord responsible for it. Eventually, he ends up working for Illidan Stormrage, who promises him untold power in reward for his servitude.

By Fang and Spell by Ashadel MG
 * Recommended by Maeora
 * Synopsis: The Cataclysm has come, and not only the world has found itself shattered. Follow a group of would-be heroes as they discover that what it takes to survive isn't always as easy to see as black and white.

Frostblood by Poicephalus
 * Recommended by Greymalkin
 * Synopsis: An AU coming off of patch 4.1 where Jaina Proudmoore accidentally becomes the next Lich King. The story is about her dealing with her new role, her memories of Arthas, her relationship with Kel'Thuzad (who is portrayed magnificently) and what remains of the Northrend factions such as the Argent Crusade and the Nerubian Empire.

Equinox: Defender of the Horde by Equinox.
 * Recommended by Pimpdaddy
 * Synopsis: A screenshot webcomic detailing the adventure of a dopey Tauren Man Child as he strives to become a champion of the horde, along with his priestess Troll girlfriend, and his slightly evil best friend Quatermass.

Honoring the Fallen by TerraZeal
 * Recommended by Llirra
 * Synopsis: Tirion mourns his wife and son at Caer Darrow on the anniversary of Taelan's death. Extremely angsty.

Shipping Fics
Stories focused on the romantic relationships between the cast.

Diplomacy by Weiila (Has its own page under construction here)
 * Recommended by Qit el-Remel
 * Pairings: Jaina/Thrall
 * Synopsis: In order to form stronger political links between Theramore and Ogrimmar, not to mention getting the Horde and Alliance to start thinking cooperatively again, Jaina proposes an extreme solution to Thrall. That is to say, she proposes.

Northrend on Thirty Silvers a Day by jackofnone
 * Recommended by sxizzor
 * Pairings: Asric/Jadaar
 * Synopsis: When Asric finds himself somewhat unexpectedly reunited with Jadaar, he's not sure if his life is about to get better or worse. Regardless, they need to get out of the middle of this frozen war zone and into somewhere civilized. The only thing standing between them and Dalaran are angry vrykul, inclement weather, scheming Forsaken, local wildlife, past mistakes, and each other. What could possibly go wrong?

The Obsidian Dawn by Dusty the Umbravita
 * Recommended by kyneska
 * Pairings: Bolvar/Onyxia
 * Synopsis: From her mission in Stormwind to the tunnels of Icecrown and places in between, follow Onyxia and a fragment of the Black Flight as they fight for their race's very survival against an entire world that wants them dead - including Deathwing himself.

Jaina's Clover Story Music and video editing by Mr.Lohaf, drawing and words by Charalue.
 * Recommended by Dermonster
 * Pairings: Jaina/Arthas
 * ''Synopsis: Jania reminisces about a past event in childhood spent with Arthas in a clover field.

One Week a Month, or: Asric and Jadaar Go to the Darkmoon Faire by Silverr
 * Recommended by Squid
 * Pairings: Asric/Jadaar
 * Synopsis: Asric and Jadaar take jobs at the Darkmoon Faire. They meet Griftah. Asric nearly gets murdered. Adventure ensues.