The War Within

Races

Dracthyr - The War Within

The War Within

Neltharion created the dracthyr by combining draconic essence with the adaptability of mortal peoples. Their awakening after a long confinement opened a search for lost memories and a future beyond the purpose chosen by their creator.

Playable since Dragonflight

History

Neltharion created the dracthyr by combining draconic essence with the adaptability of mortal peoples. Their awakening after a long confinement opened a search for lost memories and a future beyond the purpose chosen by their creator.

Culture

Shared training and close bonds within their ranks form the foundation of dracthyr experience. Encountering the wider world brings opportunities to develop individual identities, while their connection to the dragonflights remains part of their heritage.

Origins and homeland

The Forbidden Reach, off the Dragon Isles, was the dracthyr’s secluded training ground. Its ruins and rugged coast preserve traces of their origins, connecting a newly discovered world with a past they are still piecing together.

Sources and context

Original editorial summaries based on official Warcraft stories and race introductions.

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