When was arthas born

He was an inspiring leader, leading his men by example and more than once leading charges in his campaigns against the Plague. At the same time, Arthas was vindictive, quick to anger, and exceptionally arrogant, often being reprimanded by Uther for his hastiness as at Stratholme and even naming his horse "Invincible" as it is implied a symptom of his self-aggrandizement. He always sought the approval of others such as his father and often felt underappreciated. He could not stand the thought of others betraying his trust, going as far as making Jaina promise never to deny him anything.

After he murdered his father, Arthas claimed he no longer felt remorse, shame, or pity, which may be explained by him losing his soul to Frostmourne.

This is perhaps most notable in his resurrection, control and torture of Sylvanas Windrunner—specifically raising her as a banshee for him to toy with and force her to murder her own kind. He also still showed a degree of attachment to things he valued in life that echoed his humanity, most notably Invincible.

Before he awoke as the Lich King, Arthas extinguished the final spark of goodness that remained within him, and thereby gave Frostmourne the final piece of his soul. He also retained his sense of arrogance, which more than once almost caused his demise e.

Arthas may have regained a measure of humanity in his final moments, but only after Frostmourne was shattered and the souls it had stolen were released. Arthas was friends with Jarim Balnir , despite their differences in station. He was also close with his royal guards particularly Captain Falric. Arthas also became good friends with his mentors, Uther and Muradin. Jaina and Arthas were close friends for many years and eventually became lovers.

Though Arthas abruptly ended their relationship when he decided he wasn't ready to marry yet, he was determined to remain friends with the sorceress. As a death knight, Arthas seemed to enjoy conversations with his new allies, Kel'Thuzad and Anub'arak. He was not above expressing gratitude to Kel'Thuzad, and one of his final phrases before departing to Northrend was "You have been a loyal friend" , [75] something rarely heard from a dark lord addressing his minion.

Arthas cared deeply for his people and sought their approval in return. He rarely let his title stand in the way and often treated commoners as near-equals.

It was Arthas' empathy that would ultimately lead to his downfall, as he was driven to the edge by the sight of his people falling before the Scourge. Once Arthas was convinced the only way to save his homeland was to destroy Mal'Ganis, he became determined to accomplish that at any cost. After learning Frostmourne had stolen his soul, one of the first things Arthas reflects on is whether he truly saved his people by taking it up.

He is described as feeling a form of sadness as he releases some badly damaged minions from his grip during the battles of Quel'Thalas, and he was outraged when Anasterian damaged his steed, Invincible. When Balnazzar , Detheroc and Varimathras managed to usurp control over most of his warriors, Arthas realized that the undead were more like weapons or tools than subjects.

Arthas' personal kill count contains several characters in Warcraft' s lore, including the kings of three powerful nations. This list includes:. In an alternate timeline visited by Thrall , Arthas never became the Lich King. Instead, he married Jaina and became a father. The Lich King as he appears in Manual of Monsters.

Arthas wielded the Plate of the Damned. Mimblis Evermorne was a fellow paladin of Uther Lightbringer. This letter was sent in the year The young Arthas fills me with hope.

He recently became a full paladin, and is nearly all I could hope for in a Knight of the Silver Hand. He is strong and powerful, with a devotion to his people that borders on zealousness.

He's a fine paladin and will make a fine king when our beloved Terenas leaves us. Arthas has some growing to do, so I hope King Terenas will remain here for some time. The only thing that bothers me about Arthas is that he has a disturbing quality in him. Sometimes, in training, I have seen him go a little far while sparring. He is so dedicating to winning the match that he forgets that it is only for training.

He lacks control; I suppose it's a sense of ruthlessness that lies under his honorable exterior. I have full confidence that he will use this dedication to battle for his people, and I look forward to testing him.

Once he really wets his sword, I can begin to teach him control. I don't want to rein his power just yet, until I can see what he's capable of. Arthas loves his people very much. We recently visited some of the poorer villages outside of Lordaeron, giving healing to those in need.

I wanted to test his healing powers, as well as see how he interacted with his people beyond the wealthy nobles in the city. He was full of pity for these people, weeping for a woman who had lost her leg in a wolf attack. After healing her pain, he set out on horseback, searching for the wolf.

He slew three, bringing the pelts back to the woman to serve as her blankets. I was touched, but again, a little alarmed at his single-mindedness. She was grateful, and as we were there to serve the wounded and sick, our work was completed. His relationship with Jaina Proudmoore is one I must watch. Lordaeron has never had a mage as a queen, but if she and Arthas wed, that's what we will be faced with. Perhaps it will be a good union of magic and politics, or at least bring the mages and paladins closer together.

I will watch them carefully. A good thing about Jaina is that she will soften his hard edges. While she attacks her obstacles with a firm and unyielding mind, she is more diplomatic and cerebral in her approach, while Arthas may simply hammer on something until it disintegrates.

They will make a strong union: he is the naked steel of a sword, and she is a fist in a velvet glove. I have confidence that they will receive public support, and I will lend them my support as well. I watch Arthas training on the field, and feel he can take on anything.

He attacks with a single-mindedness that I know he will apply toward anything in life, be it physical confrontations or political. King Terenas has a good son. I have total confidence in Arthas. Yes, he has more to learn, but don't we all? He'll overcome his weaknesses and become a wise king, in time.

It is my sad duty to bring you very grim news. I am certain you know of Muradin's mission here in Northrend to strike at the Scourge and discover useful artifacts. We fought together against the Scourge, and although I survived, Muradin fell to the undead and demons. I grieve for my brave friend and your valiant brother. Yet know that his heroic death was not in vain, for his life ensured my victory against the Lich King's minions — and my recovery of the ancient sword known as Frostmourne.

I shall be returning to Lordaeron soon. With Frostmourne in hand, I come to reestablish order and bring forth a shining new age. Muradin's remaining clansmen here will take his body back to Ironforge. You cannot know how deep are my sympathies. I know that this letter offers small consolation, but I felt you should learn of Muradin's death as soon as possible.

You have lost a brother, and I have lost a valued friend. Arthas could be seen as a "reverse" version of King Arthur. In contrast to Arthur, Arthas destroyed a Camelot-styled kingdom and built its opposite.

Both are rulers who betray their own lands, and both are cursed by their runeblades. When Uther convinced King Terenas II to send ships to Arthas' expedition in Northrend as a way to tell them to go back home to Lordaeron, Arthas decided to burn the ships to continue his campaign against Mal'Ganis. Due to half of his men protesting and wanting to go back to the mainland, Cortes decided to burn his ships until victory was achieved against the Aztecs so he could claim their land.

That manner of decision was also believed to have been made, before Cortes, by Umayyad commander Tariq bin Ziyad in order to conquer Hispania modern-day Spain and make it Al-Andalus. Cortes is believed to have been inspired by Tariq bin Ziyad's strategic movement of conquering Cortes's own hometown.

Anakin is another prominent example of the "fallen hero" archetype in modern fiction. Like Anakin, Arthas began his career as a promising knight sworn to altruism and justice, under the tutelage of an experienced warrior who attempted to instil these values in his pupil. Both men were eventually seduced by dark powers, and aided in the destruction of their orders and the killing of their mentors.

Warcraft III: Reforged concept art and old and new model. Arthas' armor model used in a Battle for Azeroth in-game cinematic. Arthas killing Sylvanas, in Warbringers. Arthas in the Lament of the Highborne machinima. Arthas raises Sylvanas as a banshee. Arthas from Ghostlands. Reforged Legacy of the Damned campaign menu. Arthas Wrath of the Lich King cinematic still. Arthas, holding Frostmourne and the Helm of Domination. Arthas outside Icecrown Citadel by Glenn Rane.

Arthas in Icecrown by Phroilan Gardner. World of Warcraft: The Magazine Issue 1 cover artwork. The Lich King in the Death Knight manga. The Lich King on the cover of the unreleased Lich King comic. Arthas on the Assault on Icecrown Citadel key art. Caverns of Time raid set key art. Prince Arthas. Blood Tap. Arthas artwork from the Heroes of the Storm site. Concept art for Prince Arthas, wielding Light's Vengeance.

Concept art for Prince Arthas, wielding Frostmourne. Arthas in the Heroes of the Storm cinematic. CraftWars event art. Arthas on art by Samwise Didier for Christmas ' Jaina and Arthas going to Stratholme.

When they finally arrived Stratholme,the infected cereals had already distributed. He knew the people of Stratholme will become undead,turned to attack them. He ordered Uther and his knights " culling " the entire city,but Uther refused him. Then,Arthas declared Uther betrayed the country,Arthas relieved his position in the Order of the Silver Hand and suspended his paladins from service. But Jaina was disagreed Arthas' method too, then they left Startholme,only Arthas and those who still loyal to Arthas did the culling.

At the end of the culling,Arthas found Mal'Ganis,who was reaping the souls of Stratholme citizens,although Arthas successfully killed all infected Stratholme citizen before the latter succeeded. Arthas demanded a final fight to dreadlord,but Mal'Ganis was just told Arthas they will meet in Northrend. When they were finding a fit place to pitch camp,Arthas met his good friend and former mentor,Muradin Bronzebeard. Muradin told Arthas,his target was to search the runeblade Frostmourne. Then they destroyed some campsites of undeads near there,but no messages about Mal'Ganis.

During they searching Frostmourne,a messenger arrived in a zepplin from Lordaeron. He brought an order from Uther and King Terenas,which demand Arthas and his troops come back right now.

When Arthas returned to his base,he found his base has been abandoned,his troops are ready to through forests to their ships. However,Arthas just wanted to destroy the dreadlord,so he burnt the ships with the help of local frost trolls. When his men arrived,Arthas told his troops the ships were destroyed by the trolls,and he ordered the captain to kill them all.

Muradin was disgusted by this behavior. Arthas told his men,the only way they could leave Northrend is victory. Arthas and his men marched to Draktharon Keep to search Frostmourne,when he arrived,Mal'Ganis appeared and foretold his death. Arthas decided to search blade with Muradin,and leave his captain defend the camp. Using an old waygate,Arthas,Muradin and his men arrived the near of the runeblade,The Guardian tried to stop Arthas from the blade,apparently for its own protection.

But Arthas defeated it. Arthas and Muradin got their things. However,According to the inscripution,he found the blade was cursed,so he requested Arthas to forget the desire for revenge and bring his men back home. But Arthas' mind was decided,he asked the spirits of the cave for the sword release it from its icy prison. When the weapon refree,Muradin was struck by ice shards,lost his conscious.

Arthas was moving to help Muradin,but the summon of Frostmourne in his mind stopped him. He threw his hammer,the Light's Vengeance,picked up the runeblade and returned to his base,leaving Muradin alone. Not even you. Now, I call out to the spirits of this place. I will give anything, or pay any price, if only you will help me save my people. With Frostmourne,Arthas defeated armies of Mal'Ganis,in the finally fight with the dreadlord,Mal'Ganis told Arthas,the voice in his mind was came from the Lich King,while Arthas' respond surprised it,he told Mal'Ganis that,the voice was instructing him to destroy Mal'Ganis.

After Mal'Ganis died,Arthas fled to froste north,leaving his troops in Northrend. Soon later,he lost his last sanity. Although Arthas achieved his victory,but he had sold his soul to the Lich King. Thus the Lich King gained his most powerful servant ever. Arthas became the first death night of the Lich King. After Arthas became the first death knight,he was given a suit of a Saronite armor,and killed many of his own men,some of them were raised as death knight to fight for Arthas.

Some months later,Arthas returned to Lordaeron,and whole kingdom enthusiastically welcomed their hero. Arthas entered the chamber to met his father. After telling his father that he no longer need that crown,Arthas stabbed him with Frostmourne in his heart. After moaning in pain for a while,King Terenas died. Soon afterwards,Arthas dispatched Scourge army occupied the capital,he found Vivian soon,wife of a fallen hero Killoren,Arthas ordered Thassarian to kill Vivian,his mother,to prove his loyalty.

Arthas remained Farlic and Marwyn watch the city,he was go to the Balnir Farmstead,in there,he rebirthed his dead steed,Invincible. A few days later,Arthas appeared in Vandermar Village under his master's guide.

He met a dreadlord Tichodrius in there. Arthas was thought it was Mal'Ganis rebirthed,but Tichodrius was congratulated to his efforts. Arthas said he will not felt regret for his actions,and Tichodrius explained the sword will steal the soul of the holder,so Arthas had been the first one. Tichoudrius brought new order from Ner'Zhul,to revive Kel'Thuzad. By their magical ability,he traveled to Andorhal,where Kel'Thuzad's body buried.

He killed the guardian,put his soul fed to Frostmourne. After he found kel'Thuzad's remain,this necromancer's soul secretly told Arthas,don't trust the dreadlords. Because Kel'Thuzad's remain was strongly damaged,only the spring of the Sunwell in Quel'Thalas has the ability. Tichodrius demanded Arthas to find a magical urn to keep the remains,but the urn was keeping by the knights of the Silver Hand.

In the fight,Arthas killed two paladins ,Ballador the Bright and Sage Truthbearer,they were both condemned his betrayal. Then he faced Uther,Uther claimed the urn held his father's ashes,but he was also killed by Arthas,before Uther died,he told Arthas that,he hoped there was a special place in hell waiting for him.

Arthas answered that they may never know because he intended to live forever,then he threw the ashes of his father,in stead of Kel'Thuzad's,then he started the way to Quel'Thalas. Lady Sylvanas Windrunner and her rangers were the defend power of the capital of Quel'Thalas,Silvermoon. When Arthas and his Spouse legion arrived on the doorstep of Quel'Thala,Kelmarin,one of Sylvanas' scouts immidiately told her the information. Sylvanas organaised her farstriders,and went to observe the enemies.

She came to met Arthas and suggested the death knight turn back. However,Arthas retorted that death itself had come to Quel'Thalas,and began his attack. Despite the Farstriders' did their best,Sylvanas tried to warn the vast elven capital the coming of the Scourge,but Arthas destroyed her camps and killed the Ranger-General. I tell you this, for when my days have come to and end. You, shall be king. We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.

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Lucas Melo. Like Reply Report 1 year ago. At first, Muradin thought that Arthas was leading a rescue party sent to save his men, who had been besieged by the undead as they searched for the runeblade Frostmourne.

Arthas admitted it was mere coincidence. Together they destroyed the nearby undead camp, but there was still no sign of Mal'Ganis. As Muradin and Arthas continued their search for Frostmourne, an emissary from Lordaeron arrived in a zeppelin and spoke to Captain Luc Valonforth.

He bore orders from Uther and Terenas, instructing Arthas and his men to return home. When Arthas returned to his base, the men had abandoned their posts, and were making their way through the forest towards their boats. Arthas had no intention of leaving before Mal'Ganis was destroyed. With the help of some indigenous mercenaries, he managed to reach and burn his boats before his men got to them.

When his men arrived, Arthas betrayed his mercenaries, accusing them of destroying the ships, and the Captain had them killed, much to the disgust of Muradin.

Arthas told his men that they had no means of going home, and the only way they were leaving Northrend was through victory. Arthas and his troops continued to press on to Drak'Tharon Keep in search of Frostmourne.

As he arrived, Mal'Ganis appeared to him, and foretold his death. Arthas went to search for Frostmourne with Muradin , leaving his captain to defend the camp. Using an ancient waygate, Arthas, Muradin, and a small group of men traveled to the vicinity of the fabled runeblade. Arthas was soon confronted by the Guardian , who tried to keep him from Frostmourne, apparently for his own protection.

The Guardian fell, and Arthas and Muradin went forward to their prize. Muradin, reading an inscription, reported that the blade was cursed and pleaded "Oh, leave it be, Arthas! Forget this business and lead your men home! Arthas asked the spirits of the cavern for the sword to be released from its icy prison, proclaiming that he would "give anything or pay any price, if only you will let me save my people. Arthas moved to help Muradin, but was dissuaded by the call of Frostmourne in his mind.

Arthas discarded his holy warhammer, Light's Vengeance , then picked Frostmourne up and returned to his base, leaving Muradin for dead. With Frostmourne in hand, Arthas defeated Mal'Ganis' army, destroyed his base, and finally confronted the demon.

Mal'Ganis told him that the voice he was now hearing was that of the Lich King. However, Arthas replied that voice was instructing him to destroy Mal'Ganis, much to the dreadlord's surprise. Slaying the dreadlord, Arthas fled into the frozen north, leaving his troops to fend for themselves.

Arthas soon lost the last remnants of sanity. Arthas returned to Lordaeron months later, and the kingdom rejoiced at the return of its champion. Flanked by Falric and Marwyn , Arthas entered the Imperial chamber and knelt before the throne. Heeding the voice of Frostmourne that he no longer needed to bear the weight of his crown, Arthas walked up to Terenas and ran the blade through his father's heart. As he drew Frostmourne, Arthas remembered the words of his old friend Varian describing his own father and king Llane being stabbed in the heart.

Arthas fled the scene and traveled to the Balnir Farmstead. There he used his necromantic powers to raise his faithful steed Invincible into undeath, allowing it to serve as his mount once again. Weeks later, Arthas reappeared in Vandermar village at the bidding of his new master, the Lich King.

There he met Tichondrius the Darkener , a dreadlord like Mal'Ganis. Thinking that the dreadlord was Mal'Ganis out for revenge, Arthas immediately threatened him, only to discover that this dreadlord had come to congratulate Arthas for his efforts. When spoken to, Arthas said he no longer felt remorse for any of his actions, though deep in his heart he knew this was a lie. Arthas assembled the members of the vile Cult of the Damned that were hiding in Vandermar, and was aided by their magical abilities as he traveled to Andorhal where he was to recover Kel'Thuzad's corpse.

He confronted the paladin guarding the crypt, Gavinrad the Dire , who had given Arthas his holy warhammer at his induction ceremony into the Silver Hand. After killing Gavinrad, he recovered the remains of the necromancer. This brought Kel'Thuzad's ghost into being, and he secretly instructed Arthas not to trust the dreadlords. Arthas quietly contemplated this.

Kel'Thuzad's remains were badly decomposed and needed to be taken to the mystical Sunwell in Quel'Thalas to be revived. Tichondrius sent Arthas to recover a mystical urn, which could be used to transport Kel'Thuzad's remains. However, the urn was in the keeping of the Knights of the Silver Hand. Arthas killed two paladins, Ballador the Bright who survived and Sage Truthbearer , who both condemned Arthas' betrayal.

He then faced Uther the Lightbringer , who explained that the urn held the ashes of his father, King Terenas. The two engaged in a duel with Uther initially having the upper hand, knocking Arthas down and sending Frostmourne flying from his hands.

As Arthas awaited the killing blow, the sword seemed to find its own way into his hands and he was granted more power by the Lich King.

The battle had began to turn in Arthas' favor and Uther, covered in blood from his wounds, fell to his knees telling Arthas he hoped there was a special place in hell waiting for him. Arthas replied he intended to live forever before delivering the killing blow.

He seized the urn and abandoned his father's remains, which swarmed on him with the wind and caused him to choke and burn his eyes. Arthas then replaced them with those of Kel'Thuzad, then began the long journey to Quel'Thalas.

Arthas met heavy resistance from the elves, rallied by Ranger-General Sylvanas Windrunner. Driving their forces before his undead army, he steadily pushed her people back in a swath of destruction towards Silvermoon. Sylvanas tried to warn the vast elven capital of the coming of the Scourge, but Arthas destroyed her camps and killed the Ranger-General. To make her pay for her perceived insolence towards him, Arthas corrupted her elven spirit, transforming it into a horrendous twisted form a banshee and enslaving her to the will of the Lich King, forcing her to slay her own people.

Arthas, along with the marching armies of the Scourge annihilated Silvermoon, leaving it in ruins. Arthas then used the Sunwell to bring Kel'Thuzad back to life, reborn as an undead lich. The Scourge destroyed the orcs, and after Kel'Thuzad received orders from Archimonde, they set out for the powerful seat of the world's mages, the city of Dalaran.

Archimonde instructed them to acquire the spellbook of Medivh , which would allow Kel'Thuzad to summon Archimonde into Azeroth. Despite the Kirin Tor 's valiant efforts to repel the invasion, the Scourge fought through their magical defenses and fortifications, killed the Archmage Antonidas and claimed the Book of Medivh. Arthas and his troops repelled the mages' vast counterattack as Kel'Thuzad began the lengthy summoning of the demon lord. Once Archimonde arrived, he proclaimed that the Lich King was of no further use to the Legion, and Tichondrius was placed in command of the Scourge.

Arthas was left to wonder what would become of him and Kel'Thuzad, but the lich replied that all was going as the Lich King foresaw. The pair disappeared as Archimonde took his revenge on the city, destroying Dalaran with a single powerful ritual. Arthas was next seen several months later in Kalimdor , where Tichondrius was employing the fel power of the Skull of Gul'dan.

Arthas told the recently freed demon hunter Illidan how to claim the skull's powers as his own, whereupon he could destroy Tichondrius. Illidan agreed to his plan, and Arthas disappeared again.

Archimonde left a trio of dreadlords behind in the ruined palace gardens of Lordaeron to ensure that the nation remained under control, and to watch over the cunning servitors of Ner'zhul. When the demon lord was defeated, however, they were not originally aware of it. This changed several months later, when Arthas returned to reclaim his throne.

He threatened the dreadlords, who immediately fled, and then called Sylvanas and Kel'Thuzad to his side. Together they crushed the remaining human refugees in the area, who were led by the paladins Halahk the Lifebringer , Magroth the Defender , and Dagren the Orcslayer.

However, during the climax of the battle, Arthas had a painful seizure, and felt the Lich King calling out to him. Despite his diminished powers, Arthas fought on until all the remaining humans were killed. Little did Arthas know that the Lich King's power had dwindled to the point that Sylvanas was no longer under his control. In secret, she attended a meeting with the three dreadlords, who told her that the Lich King's power was waning, and so the time had come to claim her vengeance.

Arthas was ambushed in the capital city, and was forced to collect what loyalists he could find and fight his way through the dreadlords' forces, which included the powerful abomination Bloodfeast. As he arrived on the city's limits, he was saved by a cadre of banshees, who told him that Sylvanas had sent them to see him safely away.

However, as they neared an empty spot in the forest, Arthas received another vision from the Lich King, who told him he'd been betrayed.

Sylvanas then appeared and shot him with a paralyzing arrow. Kel'Thuzad stepped in and chased her off at the last moment. But the Lich King's mental cries pierced Arthas' mind - he was told to return to Northrend, for demonic forces later revealed to be Illidan and the naga were working to destroy the Frozen Throne and end the self-proclaimed king's reign.

Immediately, Arthas prepared his fleet and set sail for Northrend, leaving Kel'Thuzad behind to watch over Lordaeron. Three weeks later, Arthas landed upon the familiar coast of Northrend, and unexpectedly found himself being attacked by blood elves led by Kael'thas , hungry for vengeance at their kingdom's destruction. Arthas was unexpectedly saved by a large crypt lord who introduced himself as Anub'arak , the former king of Azjol-Nerub.

Kael'thas warned that though the preliminary scouting force may have fallen, their main army would not be so easily defeated, before teleporting away to safety. Arthas worried that he may be right, and that they would never reach Icecrown Citadel before Illidan, but Anub'arak thought differently. He suggested that they delve into the shattered kingdom of Azjol-Nerub, using the underground passageways to beat Illidan to the Glacier.

Seeing little other choice, Arthas agreed. Anub'arak suggested raiding the hoard of Sapphiron , an ancient blue dragon and servant of Malygos , and equipping themselves with the dragon's treasures. Not only did they slay the dragon, but Arthas used what power he had left to raise Sapphiron into a powerful frost wyrm. When he came to the doors of Azjol-Nerub, Arthas found himself being fired upon by dwarves, who revealed themselves to be followers of Muradin who had remained there when their leader appeared to die.