Arthas was presented with the holy warhammer called by Gavinrad and had the ceremonial silver plates placed upon his shoulders by Uther. Archbishop Alonsus Faol led the initiation process, which included four of the five original paladins: Uther, Tirion Fordring, Saidan Dathrohan, and Gavinrad the Dire. The ceremony was held in the Cathedral of Light in Stormwind City, and was attended by prominent figures such as Genn Greymane, Thoras Trollbane, Daelin Proudmoore, and Jaina Proudmoore, whom Arthas had not seen since childhood. Calia was distraught by the decision and hoped Arthas would marry for love rather than politics.Īrthas was inducted into the Knights of the Silver Hand at the young age of 19. Some time later, Terenas arranged a political marriage for Arthas' sister Calia with Daval Prestor. He also developed an interest in Jaina Proudmoore when she was staying in Lordaeron while on her way to Dalaran, where she would be studying. At the same time he learned the ways of the Light under the tutelage of Uther the Lightbringer. As a youth, Arthas was trained in combat by Muradin Bronzebeard, the brother of the dwarven king Magni Bronzebeard, and became an adept swordsman.

He also watched as his future steed, Invincible, grew up. The young prince grew up in a time when the lands of Azeroth were ravaged by war, the Alliance was crumbling, and darker clouds still loomed on the horizon.Īs a young child, Arthas became best friends with Varian Wrynn and often sparred with him, though Arthas was less experienced. Prince Arthas Menethil was born to King Terenas Menethil II and Queen Lianne Menethil, four years before the start of the First War.

Prince Arthas Menethil, Knight of the Silver Hand. He also serves as the main antagonist in Wrath of the Lich King. Cradled by the spirit of his father, Arthas Menethil died, leaving the mantle of the Lich King to be taken by a noble soul who would contain the power of the Scourge.Īrthas first appeared as one of the main protagonists of Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos and Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne. 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.

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