Azeroth

The world of Azeroth is comprised of four major continents, with a number of islands scattered about them. The Great Sea is located in between the four landmasses, and at the center of it is the Maelstrom — a massive chaotic whirlpool and all that remains of the ancient Well of Eternity. To the east lies the Eastern Kingdoms, which is made up of three major regions. Azeroth to the south, Khaz Modan in the middle, and Lordaeron to the north, these last two separated by a channel and connected by the dwarven bridge of Thandol Span. To the west, across the ocean, is Kalimdor, which is also divided into three regions. North of the sea, at the roof of the world, lies the frozen continent of Northrend. Finally, to the south, the newly discovered landmass of Pandaria, which had been isolated and shrouded by dense mists during the last 10,000 years.   There are two major factions that fight for supremacy of Azeroth. The Horde, made up of Orcs, Tauren, Undead, Goblins, and Blood Elves; and the Alliance, with Humans, Dwarves, Night Elves, Gnomes, and Draenei. These factions have fought on and off for as long as they have existed, each threatened by the other. However, they have been known to put aside their quarrel and face communal threats to themselves and the world.