Stormpaw Timeline

The Stormpaw Tribe has always honored the traditions of our people, but the world has changed greatly in the past two decades. As a neutral faction, our story is unique. We've weathered the chaos of a world at war and forged our own path.

The timeline below is a guide, not a set of shackles. It’s here to help you anchor your character's personal history within the broader lore of Azeroth. While we embrace the major events that have shaped the world, the details of your character's journey are up to you. Feel free to use the notable events as a backdrop for your own adventures—whether your character was on the front lines of the Fourth War, exploring the mysteries of Pandaria, or simply living a quiet life in Mulgore. Your story is what makes our tribe—and our community—strong.

Real	KC	DPD	Notable Event	Historical Context for Roleplaying
2025	633	41	The War Within	The current year. The whispers from beneath Azeroth have grown louder, and the Stormpaw Tribe is watching with great concern. With the Alliance treaty holding fast, our focus is on protecting our own and preparing for the unknown.
2024	632	40	Dragonflight	The recent past. Characters were exploring the Dragon Isles, dealing with the Primal Incarnates, and assisting the Dragonflights. This period was a time of rediscovery and unity. The tribe's relationship with the new Dracthyr race is defined by a deep and personal history. The transformations of Antarok and Toktay into Dracthyr has brought new challenges and opportunities for the tribe.
2020	627	35	Shadowlands	Nope. The events of this time are considered a strange and largely unbelievable tale told by some adventurers. Most members of the Stormpaw Tribe dismiss it as an elaborate fever dream or a particularly bad bout of loa-induced hallucinations.
2018	625	33	Battle for Azeroth	The Fourth War. The Horde-Alliance conflict was at its peak. This is when the tribe's independent stance was solidified. Commander Gorash Grimjaw demanded the tribe's loyalty, but Chieftain Thaika Stormpaw, a paladin with ties to the Argent Dawn, refused. In an act of diplomacy, the tribe signed a treaty of non-aggression with the Alliance. This is a foundational event for the tribe's current neutral stance, and a great time for characters to have been involved in major military campaigns and seeing the world shift dramatically. The tribe officially dissolved the position of Chieftain, choosing instead to be led by the Stormpaw Council. This marks a major shift in the tribe's governance.
2017	624	32	Legion	The Third Invasion of the Burning Legion. The biggest threat to Azeroth in recent memory. A time of sacrifice and unity against a common foe. Tribe members would have been fighting alongside both Alliance and Horde to protect the world, making this a pivotal time for forming cross-faction bonds that would later influence the tribe's neutrality.
2016	623	31	Warlords of Draenor	An alternate timeline adventure. Many characters were involved in the Iron Horde's invasion and traveled to Draenor. This could be a good point for a character to have been "away" from Azeroth, returning later with new experiences and stories from a world that never was. It was also during this period that the Stormpaw Tribe welcomed the first Pandaren to their island, setting up a unique cultural exchange between the two races.
2015	622	30	Mists of Pandaria	A time of exploration and conflict on the continent of Pandaria. A good period for characters who were focused on more "local" conflicts, ancient mysteries, and spiritual journeys. Tauren characters, in particular, might have found a unique kinship with the Pandaren and their reverence for harmony and balance. The brothers Thaika and Antarok finally reconcile after years of conflict, leading to a period of stability and growth for the tribe. Thaika once more takes the mantle of Chieftain.
2013	620	28	Cataclysm	The world-changing event caused by Deathwing. The entire face of Azeroth was reshaped. This is a foundational event for characters who remember the "old world." For the Stormpaw, this was a period of great spiritual upheaval. While the tribe had already abandoned their ancestral lands, the Cataclysm officially wiped away their past, and with it any hope of returning. The survivors, led by interim Chieftain Antarok Stormpaw, began searching for a new home. That home, was found on Tor'nau Island.
2012	619	27	Wrath of the Lich King	The war against the Scourge in Northrend. A very popular and iconic period for many veteran characters. This was a time of great sacrifice and a clear, unified enemy, but it also sowed seeds of distrust and horror that would later manifest in conflicts like the Fourth War.
2011	618	26	The Burning Crusade	The first journey through the Dark Portal to Outland. A time when the heroes of Azeroth first faced the Burning Legion head-on. This marks the first major divergence for many characters who chose to venture beyond their home world. What lessons did they bring back from the shattered world of Draenor?
2010	617	25	World of Warcraft (Classic)	The foundational period after the third war, when tensions between the Horde and Alliance were still raw... For the Stormpaw Tribe, this was a time of wandering. The remaining members, just under half their original number, had relocated to the Southern Barrens and Mulgore after the fall of their ancestral home. Thaika Stormpaw joined the Argent Dawn during this time and became a paladin, fighting the Scourge, while renouncing his claim to the title of Chieftain. This created a period of friction between Thaika and Antarok, who took up the mantle of interim Chieftain.
~2007	614	22	Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne	The events leading directly into the start of WoW Classic. The Scourge is loose and Arthas has become the Lich King. Older characters would have a very fresh memory of the horror and destruction wrought by the undead plague. The tribe's ancestral home in Thousand Needles was finally overcome by the centaur. Chieftain Kaitharn Stormpaw fell, and the remaining members fled, leaving the village in ruins. The survivors, led by Thaika Stormpaw, sought refuge with the new Horde.
~2005	612	20	Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos	The Third War. The Burning Legion invades from the north, and the Scourge is unleashed. This is a very recent and fresh memory for older characters. The Tauren, in particular, would have been deeply affected by the loss of their lands and the need to seek refuge in Kalimdor under Thrall's leadership. The Stormpaw Tribe, still living in Thousand Needles, faced the growing threat of the centaur with dwindling numbers. The tribe's progressive values were taking hold during this time, with members beginning to choose their own destinies rather than being confined by clan tradition.
~1989	596	4	The Second War	The war against the Orcish Horde, and the formation of the Alliance of Lordaeron. A key moment in the history of all Alliance races. A good point of reference for a veteran Human or Dwarf character who remembers a time before the recent conflicts on Kalimdor. For the Stormpaw Tribe, this was a time of relative peace and prosperity in North-Eastern Thousand Needles, with the tribe fully established and its customs well-practiced.
~1985	592	0	The First War	The Orcs first invade Azeroth, and the original Kingdom of Stormwind is destroyed. This is the defining event for all human characters and the very start of the KC calendar. The most ancient of characters would remember these events as more than just history, but as a living memory.
~1705	313	-280	Founding of the Stormpaw Tribe	The Stormpaw, Hawkeye, and Spiritfeather clans forge a pact to merge into a single tribe. Soon after, the Ironhoof Clan, on the brink of extinction, joins them. The tradition of spearfishing, brought by the Hawkeye Clan, becomes a central part of the tribe's culture. The tribe's founding members decide to begin a move away from a strict caste system, instead establishing a council with representatives from each clan. This period is foundational for the tribe's identity, establishing the core values of unity and adaptability that would be tested in the years to come.
1025	-	-960	Ancient History	1,000 years ago. Any stories or events from before this point are considered "ancient" or "mythological" for the purposes of our roleplaying. The Kingdom of Stormwind is in its early stages of development. The Stormpaw Clan's own history begins to be recorded around this time, a thousand years of traditions, legends, and a deep connection to the earth itself.