The Black Mantle

The Black Mantle are a creation of Lorthermur Pendragon to replace his former brethren, The Undead Scourge. While the name "Scourge" is what the Azerothians call him and his forces, the Mantle is different in many ways from its roots.

The forces that comprise the organization were once part of the Undead Scourge when the Lich King, Arthas Menethil, still ruled Northrend. Upon his defeat however, they were taken by Lorthermur to the Eastern Kingdoms and from there they adopted a new name: "The Black Mantle".

Under this identity, the faction has worked hard to establish a stronghold in the new continent. From that point, they would work to nourish their wounds.

The Mantle's capital is in Duskwood.

Techtree
The Mantle is not like the Scourge. The later, when at its prime, was comprised, generally, of undead minions (such as ghouls, geists, shades, skeletons...), Crypt Fiends, Gargoyles, Necromancers, Banshees, Abominations, Frost Wyrms and Acolytes. It also had inducted other races into their ranks like the Val'kyr, San'layn, Scourge Trolls, Vrykul and all matter of fiends (Wraiths, Wights, Flesh Giants and Flesh Titans...).

The Mantle is a minor faction compared to it. Initially it was comprised of: Ghouls, Geists, Necromancers and very few Abominations. Nowadays, winds of change seem to have occurred and transformed the minor organization into a larger one, however even now it still works to continue growing. Lorthermur's forces are now able to count on the support of Plaguehounds, Acolytes (trainees), the Obsidian Flame (subgroup of humans who have no honor: traitors, assassins, thieves, mercenaries and slaves forced to serve Lorthermur). Very recently the Necromancers, with the help and commitment of Sakarr Darkraven, have managed to create the first "Mantle Horror" (creature that resembles the Scourge Wight).

The Organization lacks aerial units, excluding the Undead Vultures, who are pretty weak in combat, serving only as scouts. As for siege units, Lorthermur has been on the process of trying to acquire Forsaken artillery designs and construction plans, even though he possesses a few meat wagons.

The Warlord and the Triumvirate
Lorthermur Pendragon carries the rank of Warlord, for he is a war hero amongst his people. He is a Scourge Veteran, who fought in more battles than most of his followers. However he has appointed several lieutenants to oversee the expansion of the Mantle throughout Azeroth and to quell any threat that may arise.

Three lieutenants were appointed: Drezhul, a close relative of Lorthermur Pendragon's now deceased close friend Icebane Dremon. Sakarr Darkraven, a true Scourge Veteran and the most powerful necromancer the Pendragon has ever seen and worked with. And last but not least, Anya Eversong, both his right hand and lover. Together these three lieutenants form a powerful Triumvirate.