
Ruling as the Lich King for years afterward, Arthas had the last remnants of his humanity destroyed and was ultimately defeated in combat by Highlord Tirion Fordring and his champions of the Light. Arthas later made his way to the Frozen Throne of Icecrown and merged with the Lich King. Becoming a death knight of the Scourge, he led the undead in destroying Lordaeron, Quel'Thalas, and Dalaran.

Taking up the cursed runeblade Frostmourne, Arthas was able to defeat the demon Mal'Ganis, but he lost his soul in the process. Although he killed the necromancer Kel'Thuzad, Arthas was unable to stop the spread of the plague and resorted to increasingly desperate methods, such as purging the city of Stratholme. Committed to the protection of his people, Arthas was determined to stop the plague spreading throughout Lordaeron.ĭespite his promising beginnings, Arthas became one of the most powerful and evil beings Azeroth would ever know. Arthas also had a romantic relationship with the kind sorceress Jaina Proudmoore. He was trained as a paladin by Uther the Lightbringer and was inducted into the Order of the Silver Hand. Arthas, just prior to claiming FrostmourneĪrthas Menethil, Crown Prince of Lordaeron and Knight of the Silver Hand, was the son of King Terenas Menethil II and heir to the throne. I will give anything, or pay any price, if only you will help me save my people.”


Now, I call out to the spirits of this place. “Nothing shall prevent me from having my revenge, old friend.
