Warcraft: Durotan

Warcraft: Durotan is a novel by Christie Golden, intended as a prequel to the Warcraft film. The book explains the situation on Draenor prior to the invasion of Azeroth, with Durotan as the main character.

Set in the film universe, the novel is not a new version of Rise of the Horde, although it does cover some of the equivalent events in the film universe.

An original tale of survival, conflict and magic that leads directly into the events of the eagerly-anticipated blockbuster movie. In the realm of Draenor, the strong and fiercely independent Frostwolf Clan are faced with increasingly harsh winters and thinning herds. When Gul'dan, a mysterious outsider, arrives in Frostfire Ridge offering word of new hunting lands, Durotan, the Clan's chieftain, must make an impossible decision: Abandon the territory, pride and traditions of his people, or lead them into the unknown.

• Draenor
• Frostfire Ridge

Set in the film universe, Durotan is a new story that corresponds with and sets up the movie continuity and canon, and differs from the game continuity. There are some similarities and some differences with Rise of the Horde. Despite differences in plot and setting, all characters are intended to be "true to themselves".

• This novel was announced with the working title Warcraft: The Official Movie Prequel Novel.