Uther was slain by the hands of his former pupil, whom he loved dearly.
Arthas slays each of his brothers in turn.Each faction led by one of his former Paladin brothers. His effort to recover his bones leads Arthas into conflict with several remaining factions of the Silver Hand - the Champions of Peace, Champions of Light and Champions of Truth.Arthas makes his way to the outskirts of Andorhal and recovers the bones of Kel’Thuzad.Hearing of the plague in the north, the Kingdom of Azeroth spies on Lordaeron so that they can understand the threat of the plague.After meeting with the Dreadlord Tichondris, Arthas rallies the hidden members of the Cult of the Damned to his banner, raising the dead from any graveyards he passes by.With Lordaeron broken by the loss of the Capital City and Stratholme, the Scourge begin to press their advantage but it is not yet safe for Arthas to expose himself openly.Uther, dismayed at having lost two friends to the darkness, volunteered to personally guard the urn in Andorhal Terenas was ceremonially cremated and ensconced within a magical urn.Shocked and disheartened by the loss of their beloved king, the forces of Lordaeron were scattered by the ravenous undead warriors.The Lich King's plague of undeath spreads through the Capital City and into the outskirts of Lordaeron.The death of King Terenas marks the opening blow in the Third War.Using the power of Frostmourne, he finds the grave of his beloved warhorse Invincible and raises him as his unholy steed. After killing his father and directing the Scourge to invade the city, Arthas leaves and rushes to the Balnir Farmstead.Princess Calia Menethil escapes the Scourge by hiding in a muddy ditch for two days, and eventually makes her way to Southshore where she is reunited with her husband and child.Falric and Marwyn take it on themselves to slay the aristocracy. Arthas is hailed as a hero for his conquest of the Scourge, but when he enters the throne room, he murders King Terenas and the city falls.Noteworthy events set during the Campaign: The Northgate Rebellion occurs in Gilneas and the Kingdom is plunged into civil war.A force of soldiers known as the Gilneas Brigade are sent by Lord Crowley to reinforce Lordaeron and join the Human Expedition to Kalimdor.Admiral Daelin Proudmoore patrols the coasts of Lordaeron but finds only the dead, he gives up hope of victory in Lordaeron.Stromgarde fights the Scourge and wins, protecting its lands from their influence and then sends the Stromgarde Brigade to support Jaina Proudmoores effort to flee to Kalimdor.This likely starts in Blackwood in the Eastweald. One of armies came under the command of Grand Marshal Garithos in the east, who pledged to protect humanity from the Scourge. Lordaeron is torn apart as the nation begins to succumb to the plague.Blackrock Orcs led by Jubei’Thos succeed in opening a Demon Gate and summoning demonic allies to their cause.None know that they are under attack by the Troggs. Their allies, especially the Ironforge and Wildhammer Dwarfs, are stunned by their decision to withhold troops. At an unknown time, the Alliance approach the Gnomes in Gnomeregan for support but they refuse the call but allow their designs to be put to use.
The night elves at Kalimdor sense the disturbance and feel that they are somehow responsible. Without the Guardians of Tirisfal, human forces begin to crumble.The Kingdom of Azeroth spies on Lordaeron so that they can understand the threat of the plague.Many Half-elves join the war in the hope of gaining recognition.Noteworthy events set before the Campaign: The focus is not just on what is shown ingame, but in other media too including novels, comics, chronicles and World of Warcraft. The following is a summary of all the events that surround the undead campaign The Path of the Damned.