In Northrend, Arthas claimed the cursed runeblade, Frostmourne , believing it would give him the power to defeat the Scourge [10, 11].
: Eventually, Arthas traveled to the Frozen Throne and merged with the spirit of Ner'zhul, officially becoming the new Lich King [11, 17]. ❄️ Legacy in Gameplay Players experience his story through various mediums: Arthas – Das Spiel
: Upon returning to Lordaeron as a conqueror rather than a savior, Arthas murdered his father, King Terenas Menethil II, and oversaw the destruction of his own kingdom [8, 11]. : This "at any cost" mentality eventually led
: This "at any cost" mentality eventually led him to Northrend in pursuit of the demon Mal'Ganis [2, 11]. 🗡️ Frostmourne and the Lich King Arthas claimed the cursed runeblade
: His descent began when he encountered a mysterious plague spreading through his lands [4, 5].