Crusade

The Scarlet Crusade (also known as the Scarlet Brotherhood or simply the Crusade and the Scarlets) sect that evolved from the Order of the Silver Hand in the aftermath of the Third War, dedicated to the eradication of the undead from Lordaeron. A major adversary of the Forsaken and Scourge, their name has become synonymous with corruption and extremism. For several years, the Scarlet Crusade maintained several bastions throughout the former lands, and several smaller camps and scout towers spread throughout the whole area of northern Lordaeron. It is one of the hierarchies left over from the kingdom of Lordaeron after its destruction by Arthas Menethil. Following the attack on the Scarlet Enclave, the Scarlet Crusade renamed itself to the Scarlet Onslaught and operated in Northrend, though some members of the original organization did not transfer to the Scarlet Onslaught. Since the fall of the Lich King, the Scarlet Crusade has experienced a downfall, losing many of its holdings in the now-recovering Plaguelands to the Argent Crusade, and many of its surviving members. The Scarlet Crusade brings the fight directly to the Forsaken, launching a massive assault on the subterranean capital while it is still under construction. Despite being an undead initially feared by the living, the Argent Dawn joins forces with the Forsaken due to the Crusade’s blind, genocidal hatred toward both groups.