He once accompanied Terenas on a diplomatic mission to Stromgarde. : Thoughts = -I am the Lich King, lord of the Scourge-¸ and his speech = "-Damn you boy-" Arthas' PoV. Relative(s) It is time to relive Uther's death at the hands of Arthas. During the Third War, Uther was betrayed and murdered by his beloved pupil, Prince Arthas, while defending the urn carrying the ashes of Arthas' father, King Terenas. However, fellow paladin and friend, Turalyon admitted that he'd rather be on a battlefield. Share. Being the creator of the Knights of the Silver Hand, a commander during the Second War and instrumental in rallying the shaken Alliance to victory after the death of Anduin Lothar has immortalized him as one of the greatest knights and holy men ever to live in the eyes of many. — Anonymous, Ghost of Uther Lightbringer . Uther the Lightbringer https://moon-guard.fandom.com/wiki/Uther_the_Lightbringer?oldid=282380. "Lad, no one feels ready. He offered Uther a place among them, thus the Knights of the Silver Hand – the paladins were born. While traveling through Andorhal, the town was raided by Arthas and his undead minions, who sought the magical urn for necromantic purposes. Years later, Uther led the trial of Tirion Fordring in Stratholme. "For so shall you be known henceforth, in honor of the Holy Light that you brought us this day. Uther Lightbringer. Uther was the future king's friend and teacher, and when the spirit of the orc shaman Ner'zhul sent his minion Kel'Thuzad to spread the Plague of Undeath through the land, it was while Uther … They both fall off the hill.) Terenas was ceremonially cremated and ensconced within a magical urn. For many lore experts, Uther is the most influential figure in Warcraft history, so let’s take a deep look into the life of the most famous warrior of the Holy Light! - To a fellow paladin, "My church is the field of battle." Although they are large mail items, they are remarkably light.[20]. Alliance Horde Lord Uther the Lightbringer, or Sir Uther Lightbringer, was the first paladin of the Knights of the Silver Hand who led his Order in battle against the Horde during the Second war. Touching it, Devos relived the death of Uther but more importantly, she saw the weapon that caused the wound that rent not just Uther’s flesh, but also his soul — Frostmourne. [9] Uther completely eliminated the orc presence in Lordaeron and also aided Lothar in the final battle of Blackrock Spire. A group of paladins recovered the hammer after Uther’s death, but none has thought himself worthy of carrying the legendary weapon. Though he was betrayed by his most beloved student, we believe that his spirit lives on. With Uther's help, Arthas managed to destroy the encampment, and kill the blademaster. He offered Uther a place among them, thus the Knights of the Silver Hand--the paladins were born. Tirion affirmed his commitment to Lordaeron however, he would not disavow his vow to Eitrigg. The town was raided by Arthas and his undead minions, who sought the magical urn for necromantic purposes. We are inherently unworthy, simply because we're human, and all human beings--aye, and elves, and dwarves, and all the other races--are flawed. During the Third War, Uther was betrayed and murdered by his beloved pupil, Prince Arthas, while defending the urn carrying the ashes of Arthas' father. Lawful good[2] World of Warcraft: Tides of Darkness characters, World of Warcraft: Beyond the Dark Portal characters, World of Warcraft: Arthas: Rise of the Lich King characters, World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, Uther Lightbringer, The Paladin - Hearthstone, https://wowwiki-archive.fandom.com/wiki/Uther_the_Lightbringer?oldid=2851419, "I dearly hope that there's a special place in Hell waiting for you, Arthas." Though zealous and weathered, Uther's eyes show kindness and wisdom. Uther is generally viewed as a hero and a martyr who was loyal to his nation, order and king to the death. Uther was on his knees when Arthas drove his sword Frostmourne through him. When he was charged by Khadgar and Uther as Supreme Commander of the Alliance he responded. Uther of the Ebon Blade in Undeath Conquers All . He warns that someone must take the place of the Lich King if Arthas is destroyed, and that the Lich King can only be destroyed at the place he was created - the Frozen Throne. 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. Uther, deeply disappointed in his friend, was left with no choice, but excommunicate Tirion from the Order of the Silver Hand and exile him from Alliance lands. I mostly skimmed it for now, but it seems Uther’s soul was badly damaged by his death by Arthas’ hand, and connected to the Maw. Horrified, humiliated, and disturbed by his near-defeat, Arthas quickly left for Stratholme, where he hoped to engage Mal'Ganis. Uther the Lightbringer is a level 30 Elite NPC that can be found in Halls of Reflection. Before the Kyrian Covenant Campaign Uther is seen a few times during the leveling storyline in Bastion - Already a Forsworn by the time we get to Bastion, Uther is seen attempting to bring doubtful Kyrian aspirants to abandon their trials and become Forsworn. Race Although the original shroud that covered the fallen paladin Uther Lightbringer of the Knights of the Silver Hand was lost years ago in frequent skirmishes between the Scourge and the Alliance, rumors of the shroud remain. Arthas Menethil (adopted nephew)[1], Steadfast (steed) (Last words), "The urn holds your father's ashes, Arthas! Nevertheless, Lordaeron's capital erupted in festival to celebrate their returning hero. (Light strikes Uther's armor and hits him in the head with his shield.) Uther rushed to the defense with the Silver Hand at his back, but the town had taken severe damage, and Arthas was barely holding out. From Afterlives: Bastion, Uther’s soul was split in two, one absorbed into Frostmourne, and one moving on to the Shadowlands. He once accompanied Terenas on a diplomatic mission to Stromgarde. Affiliation When Uther the Lightbringer embarked for Caer Darrow in Darrowmere Lake on a mission to aid and comfort those suffering from the war, he was ambushed by Alterac pirates during the Battle at Darrowmere. His light is the light of all humanity - and so long as we honor his example, it shall never fade. Lightbringer Versus Deathbringer.-AN- From here onward it's an alternate universe, with some ties to the canon, the voice of the Lich King will be in hyphened italics, and Uther's thoughts in just italics. Many devout followers of the Light were killed during the First War, unprepared for the sheer brutality of warfare against the Horde. As the Lightbringer made his way to Darrowmere Lake, he was ambushed by a group of Alterac Pirates, who intended to kill him. These shrouds are made of soft, white linen, about 6 feet by 3 feet. High Priest Thel-danis wanders The Tomb of Uther. (Uther sends a powerful blow that nearly sends Light off the edge. [10] He was named "Lightbringer" by Turalyon, a brother paladin who he had trained[11] and the lieutenant of Anduin Lothar, after the battle of Blackrock Spire. Uther endangers himself to help others if he must, and is willing to sacrifice himself for others — but he does not do so foolishly, as he knows how valuable he is to Lordaeron. Uther convinced the jurors--Archmage Antonidas, Archbishop Faol, Prince Arthas and Admiral Daelin Proudmoore, to give Tirion a last chance to affirm his commitment to the Alliance of Lordaeron and forsake the his to Eitrigg. 119,820 In previous sources, he had been known as Uther Lightbringer before that point. He continues to watch over us, even as the shadows close in around our ruined land. However, there are paladins who criticized him for the very things he is extolled for. The sobriquet “Lightbringer” is not softly won, nor softly maintained beyond death. Uther took the urn, trying to protect it — but Arthas needed it. He heard the statements of Tirion as well as Saidan Dathrohan and Barthilas. [7][8] In the naval battle that followed, some of the sailors were captured and Uther uncovered a conspiracy which would reveal that Alterac had betrayed the Alliance. As the troubles of the Third War first began, Uther was honored that Arthas joined him in defending the town of Strahnbrad from raiding orc renegades of the Blackrock Clan and the Blademaster of the Blackrock Clan, who had eluded capture under the leadership of the deadly Jubei'Thos. Pushing the offensive, Uther and the Human forces engaged and defeated the Orcs at the Battle of Blackrock Spiral, where he was given the title of Lightbringer by his ally General Turalyon. The festivity turned to horror as Arthas proceeded into the throne room and impaled his father on the Runeblade, Frostmourne. [19], Uther Lightbringer is said to have been the first to enchant these gloves to aid him in battle against the Scourge. So, we have some info on the kyrian covenant campaign. When a player enters the Halls on the quest [80] The Halls Of Reflection with the [Tempered Quel'Delar] and approaches Frostmourne's altar, the sword will come to life and attack the party. A hero of the Alliance and a faithful champion of the light, he was finally murdered by his own beloved student, … [15] At some point, the Lightbringer visited Caer Darrow once again. Since his death, Uther has been canonized as a saint by the Church of the Holy Light. Uther is a resilient Support that can be customized to be a full healer or take on a more damage-dealing role. He also remembered almost nothing about his live, and was very easily manipulated by the bad Kyrians. With the addition of blood elf and draenei NPCs all over Azeroth, however, it brought Uther himself - albeit in ghost form - into World of Warcraft. Uther, horrified, refused to do so, at which point Arthas relieved him of his command, charged him with treason and suspended the Order of the Silver Hand. During questioning in Lordaeron's capital, they confessed their nation's treachery to the Alliance, leading to Alterac's eventual ruin. Arthas replied he intended to live forever before delivering the killing blow. On their way back, the knight told the prince about the fall of Stormwind and the coming of Prince Varian Wrynn and Lord Anduin Lothar.[6]. Uther warns that the blade draws the essence of evil from the place and that if they wish to cleanse it, they must take it to the Sunwell on the Isle of Quel'Danas. People visiting his tomb in Western Plaguelands might be able to see the meaning of the words carved on the marker stone by his tomb, for his spirit does live on, appearing to adventurers, members of the Alliance and Horde alike. Uther seemed to have convinced the jurors - Archmage Antonidas, Archbishop Faol, Prince Arthas and Admiral Daelin Proudmoore - to give Tirion another chance in light of his long years of service to Lordaeron and its allied kingdoms: to reaffirm his commitment to Alliance and forsake the vow to Eitrigg, which would grant Tirion a full pardon. Level A statue of Uther the Lightbringer in Stormwind. She had come rushing from Hearthglen with news that the town was under heavy attack by the Scourge. [16] As he became the most elite of the remaining paladins, he began to tutor King Terenas's talented son, Prince Arthas, in the way of the Light and in fighting. Uther stood against Arthas and his minions, and Arthas slew him in single combat. Uther's soul appears to have been consumed by Frostmourne after he was slain by Arthas, as his spirit is summoned forth from the blade by Jaina Proudmoore or Sylvanas Windrunner inside the Halls of Reflection. This article contains lore taken from Warcraft novels or short stories. Uther was a knight and apprentice cleric to Archbishop Alonsus Faol during the First War,[4][5] and had been a worshipper of the Holy Light since his youth. This weapon was created in the Shadowlands, specifically by the Runecarver who is held in Torghast . Gender Uther, dismayed at having lost two friends to the darkness, volunteered to personally carry the urn to its final resting place. The marker at his tomb reads: First Paladin--Founder of the Order of the Silver Hand. Order of the Knights of the Silver Hand, Order of the Silver Hand,2 or simply the Silver Hand) was the order of paladins created after the First War by Uther the Lightbringer and Archbishop Alonsus Faol. 315,000 Arthas ordered at the chief paladin, Uther knew in his heart that the prince was not thinking clearly and knew he would never carry out such a barbaric order. They say that Uther was so loyal to the throne that he did not dare to stop Arthas from killing the citizens of Stratholme. As your future king, I order you to purge this city!" - To Prince Arthas Menethil, "By safeguarding those around him, a paladin aids in his own defense." He led his order in the battle against the Horde during the Second War. It was a glorious moment for the Alliance and believers of the Holy Light. Uther met the archbishop when he was simply Bishop Faol, and he served as Uther's spiritual advisor and mentor. After the Horde's defeat at the end of the Second War, Uther along with Turalyon and Knights of the Silver Hand were stationed in Stormwind City with their main base being the Cathedral of Light. It's the story of Uther the Lightbringer! Uther did not seem to mind. The legend of noble Uther guides the Alliance years after his passing. So stand there today, as I did, feeling that you can't possibly deserve it or ever be worthy, and know that you're in the same place every single paladin has ever stood." Though he was betrayed by his most beloved student, we believe that his spirit lives on. Lord Uther the Lightbringer, or Sir Uther Lightbringer, was the first paladin of the Knights of the Silver Hand who led his Order in battle against the Horde during the Second war. Moon Guard Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Light: Die! ” Knights of the Silver Hand1 (a.k.a. These are large, padded leather and mail gloves bleached pure white with the holy symbols of the Silver Hand burned into the palms. This time around, players will be able to witness the life and death of Uther Lightbringer, one of the first paladins of Azeroth. While Uther defended the town, Arthas engaged the encamped orcs. In the NPCs category. The city was still being rebuilt after the First War and the Cathedral was one of the few places complete. The sobriquet “Lightbringer” is not softly won, nor softly maintained beyond death. Uther led the trial of Tirion Fordring in Stratholme. Reaction Alignment Uther the Lightbringer First Paladin. Lord Uther the Lightbringer was the first paladin of the Knights of the Silver Hand who led his Order in battle against the Horde during the Second War. The fall of Stormwind and the devastation of the Holy Order of Northshire Clerics made Faol realize that sometimes faith alone was not enough to combat the evil forces of the world. Character class With the passing of time, Uther became increasingly withdrawn into the spiritual aspect of the Light. And it loves us because we can help it share its message by striving daily to be worthy, even though we understand that we can't ever truly become so. Uther the Lightbringer was the first Paladin. He continues to watch over us, even as the shadows close in around our ruined land. This section concerns content exclusive to World of Warcraft. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. He places himself in danger to spare his allies. In Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects when Thrall is in the false timeline, he learns that in this timeline Arthas and Jaina have had a child, whom they named Uther Menethil. [13], After the Horde's defeat at the end of the Second War, Uther along with Turalyon and the Knights of the Silver Hand were stationed in Stormwind City with their main base being the Cathedral of Light. Arthas, knowing what that meant, ordered Uther to purge the city. There, Uther helped the sick, the injured, the orphaned children, and occasionally assisted women during childbirth. During the leveling campaign, Uther is constantly mentioned as "the vengeful one", and being guided around by a shrouded figure. The City was still being rebuilt and the Cathedral was one of the few places completed at the time. The view of The Path of Uther, as seen from the Tomb of Uther. Uther the LightbringerLevel: 80EliteBuried at Sorrow Hill, Western Plaguelands; spirit appears in Halls of Reflection, Icecrown Citadel. On his way to Darrowmere Lake, Uther was attacked by Alteraci pirates, and uncovered a conspiracy which would reveal that Alterac's King had betrayed the Alliance. Uther Lightbringer is a Atlantian born in Arnor the son of two other members of House Lightbringer thus making him a member of House Lighbringer. He prefers leading others into battle, but fights alone if the situation warrants. Lightbringer is a title gave to Uther, we can take as source "The So-Called Mark of the Lightbringer" the name of a Horde quest given by Mehlar Dawnblade (Uther former apprentice) but we can assume that this title became a sort of last name just as Trollbane for Danath or Lightfire for Davil Crokford. Arthas finally returned some weeks later, and Lordaeron's capital erupted in festival to celebrate their returning hero. He is at his peak against demons and undead, and brings his full array of spells and abilities to bear against these creatures — smites, banishing strikes, power turning, searing light from his hammer, hooks of binding and dispel evil. And you know why? At the Alonsus Chapel in Stratholme, Uther became the first of the new order, and their leader. It loves us for what we sometimes can rise to in rare moments. The divine magic used to create these creates a gray image of a dead paladin, usually the face of the creator of the shroud.[21]. See Uther confided in Terenas after Arthas left for Northrend, and together, they decided that Arthas had been compromised, most likely from the stress he endured at Hearthglen, and ordered an emissary to find him and order him to return. Mana Among his other exploits, Uther led the Silver Hand in the final assault against the Burning Blade Clan at the Dark Portal alongside Turalyon. Arthas finally did return some weeks later, though he was somehow different. Uther's body was recovered after the battle with Arthas by followers of the Alliance and laid to rest in a great tomb. Although his body was slain, it was not enough to destroy the great champion of Light that Uther was. You can use Death Knight Uther as a new male Death Knight. 80 Elite During the Third War, Uther was betrayed and murdered by his beloved pupil, Prince Arthas, while defending the … Mentor(s) After the Lich King's death, an adventurer finds a [Sealed Chest], containing multiple objects, among them a [Badge of the Silver Hand], and brings it to Uther's soul, freed from the grip of Frostmourne. At Alonsus Chapel in Stratholme, Uther became the first of the new order, and their leader. Title(s) Uther confided in Terenas after Arthas left for Northrend, and together, they decided that Arthas had been compromised. When he was charged by Khadgar and Uther as Supreme Commander of the Alliance he responded: "And I thank you, Uther the Lightbringer", Turalyon replied, and he saw the older Paladin's eyes widen at the new title. Horrified, humiliated, and disturbed by his near-defeat, Arthas quickly left for Stratholme, where he hoped to engage Mal'Ganis. By this dichotomy, Uther has come to be seen as a source of hope and inspiration to many, and a representation of blind devotion and negligence to others. With Uther's help, Arthas managed to destroy the encampment, and kill the blademaster. ", Though probably a coincidence, Light-Bringer is the English translation of the Latin. Uther's body was recovered after the battle with Arthas and laid to rest in a great tomb at Sorrow Hill. First paladin, Grand Master of the Silver Hand. He was present at Arthas' ceremonial of becoming a paladin and gave him a pair of ceremonial shoulder plates and the blessing of the Light. He is Lordaeron's self-appointed defender, but regrets that violence is the only way to solve some problems. He heard Tirion's as well as Saidan Dathrohan's and Barthilas' statements. Uther does appear briefly in the Caverns of Time wing Culling of Stratholme, reenacting the events of The Culling, warning Arthas. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. There Uther helped the sick, injured, orphans, old and occasionally helped women give birth. This mighty weapon was forged when Archbishop Faol created the Knights of the Silver Hand, and the archbishop bequeathed it to the order’s first Grand Master — Uther the Lightbringer. Uther is also involved in the Quel'Delar quest chain. It loves us for what we can do to help others. He decided to create a new order that could fight the enemy with both the gift of Light and martial prowess. Uther lived and died to defend the kingdom of Lordaeron. Health The marker stone in the tomb reads: Here lies Uther the Lightbringer Uther, horrified, refused to do so, at which point Arthas charged him with treason, disbanded the Order of the Silver Hand, and sent him away. There's several major encounters with Uther after his death we need to look at: We have his appearance in the Halls of Reflection dungeon in Icecrown Citadel, where he warns players that there must always be a Lich King and aids in the Quel'Derrar quest chain. Some of the remaining priests of the Holy Light have infused linen with power in honor of their fallen champion. They became good friends, and knew each other like family. Even Alleria Windrunner made a jest about the paladins being reduced to nurses. With the passing of time, Uther increasingly withdrawn into the spiritual aspect of the Light.[17]. Arthas Menethil, Mehlar Dawnblade As the troubles of the Third War first began, Uther was honored that Arthas joined him in defending the town of Strahnbrad from raiding orc renegades of the Blackrock Clan and the Blademaster of the Blackrock Clan, who had eluded capture under the leadership of the deadly Jubei'Thos. "For so you shall be known henceforth, in honor of the holy light you brought us this day." Although the original shroud that covered the fallen paladin Uther Lightbringer of the Knights of the Silver Hand was lost years ago in frequent skirmishes between the Scourge and the Alliance, rumors of the shroud remain. The festivity turned to horror as Arthas proceeded into the throne room and impaled his father on the runeblade, Frostmourne. Uther the Lightbringer was the leader of the Knights of the Silver Hand and the mentor of Prince Arthas Menethil in the Warcraft universe.. During the First War, Uther was an an apprentice to the priest Alonsus Faol. The Tomb of Uther as seen from The Path of Uther. The fall of Stormwind made Faol realize that sometimes faith was not enough to combat the evil forces of the world. Possessing a rich, commanding voice and great physical strength, Uther is also capable of gentleness and compassion, though he does not suffer fools. [1], The two-handed hammer’s shaft is polished mahogany, while the head is adamantite. During the Third War, Uther was betrayed and murdered by his beloved pupil, Prince Arthas, while defending the urn carrying the ashes of Arthas' father, King Terenas. Uther, dismayed at having lost two friends to the darkness, volunteered to personally guard the urn in Andorhal. Added in World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King. Uther the Lightbringer was the first paladin of the Knights of the Silver Hand who led the Knights in battle against the Horde during the Second War. Uther followed him, and they found that Stratholme had been infected with the Plague. What, were you hoping to piss on them one last time before you left his kingdom to rot? The Light's aura around Uther grew blindingly bright as he prepared the killing blow, when the sword seemed to find its own way into Arthas' hands and he was granted more power by the Lich King. Even Alleria shared a tease about the paladins being reduced to 'nurses'. He decided to create a new order that could fight the enemy with both the gift of Light and martial prowess. His trait, Devotion, allows him grant armor to his allies whenever they're healed by any of his Basic Abilities; furthermore, if Uther dies, he return i.e. ", Uther bowed, clearly pleased, then turned without another word and walked back toward the other knights of the Silver Hand, no doubt to tell them their marching orders.[12]. He is voiced by Michael McConnohie in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos and has the recycled sound in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, he reprises his role during the script between him and Arthas in the Culling of Stratholme in World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King. Uther participated in some of the bloodiest conflicts in the Second War, including Orgrim Doomhammer's siege of Lordaeron, in which he aided in the victory over the Horde. Uther participated in some of the bloodiest conflicts in the Second War, including Orgrim Doomhammer's siege of Capital City, in which he aided in the victory over the Horde - weakened by Gul'dan's betrayal and the resultant redeploying of forces. During the Third War , Uther was betrayed and murdered by his beloved pupil, Prince … Uther stood against Arthas and his minions an epic battle and initially had the upper hand, knocking Arthas down and sending Frostmourne flying from his hands. This section concerns content exclusive to Cataclysm. Uther met Faol when he was still a mere Bishop, and he would later serve as Uther's spiritual advisor and mentor. Tirion reconfirmed his commitment to the Alliance, however he could not throw away his vow to Eitrigg. But the Light loves us anyway. He continues to watch over us, even as the shadows close in around our ruined land.