When the human paladin Uther the Lightbringer was killed by his student Arthas Menethil, Devos ferried his soul to Bastion and informed him that he had earned the opportunity to become one of the Ascended, a fact Uther struggled to accept. (see this for the conflicting info). ", 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]. Years later, Uther led the trial of Tirion Fordring in Stratholme. What, were you hoping to piss on them one last time before you left his kingdom to rot? After the Lich King's death, an adventurer that successfully helped to create [Shadowmourne] finds a [Sealed Chest], containing multiple objects, among them a [Badge of the Silver Hand], and brings it to Uther's soul at Light's Hammer, freed from the grip of Frostmourne. -, It was said that every enemy Uther felled strengthened his resolve. The festivity turned to horror as Arthas proceeded into the throne room and impaled his father on the runeblade Frostmourne. After Lysonia falls, Uther submits to the Archon's mercy, admitting he did not understand what kind of monsters he had served. He offered Uther a place among them, thus the Knights of the Silver Hand â the paladins were born. Arthas, knowing what that meant, ordered Uther to purge the city. Uther was an apprentice cleric to Archbishop Alonsus Faol during the First War,[7] and had been a worshiper of the Holy Light since his youth. Nevertheless, Lordaeron's capital erupted in a festival to celebrate their returning hero. This is a fan made version of what the Hammer of the Lightbringer may look like, World of Warcraft lore lesson 30 Uther the Lightbringer, This section concerns content exclusive to, This article contains lore taken from Warcraft, The Characters of Warcraft > Uther the Lightbringer. [32] Thenios, the Paragon of Wisdom, volunteers to take Uther under his care to properly understand the damage done to him by Frostmourne. Terenas was ceremonially cremated and ensconced within a magical urn. [18], Years later, Uther led the court of Tirion Fordring in Stratholme. Tirion reconfirmed his commitment to the Alliance, however he could not throw away his vow to Eitrigg. In previous sources, he had been known as Uther Lightbringer before that point. You would have to type in 'Rollie'! [38], 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. Male Arthas Menethil (adopted nephew)[1], Steadfast (steed) It was a glorious moment for the Alliance of Lordaeron and believers of the Holy Light. 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. Student(s) Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. He heard the statements of Tirion as well as Saidan Dathrohan and Barthilas. 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. Uther does appear briefly in the Caverns of Time wing Culling of Stratholme, reenacting the events of The Culling, warning Arthas. The young warchief proved to be something of a tactical genius â and evaded Uther's best efforts to corral his hit and run attacks. Best Frost Death Knights rankings . [14], In the years following the Second War, Uther continued to serve as a stalwart knight and cleric, protector of the Alliance and its people, and mentor to new paladins of the Silver Hand. 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. He continues to watch over us, even as the shadows close in around our ruined land. 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. With Uther's help, Arthas managed to destroy the encampment, and kill the blademaster. Uther met the archbishop when he was simply Bishop Faol, and he served as Uther's spiritual advisor and mentor. 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. ", "You are not my king yet, boy! With the addition of draenei and blood elf NPCs all over Azeroth, Uther himself was brought back - albeit in ghost form. They say that Uther was so loyal to the throne that he did not dare to stop Arthas from killing the citizens of Stratholme. Uther The Lightbringer, by Daerone.. At the Alonsus Chapel in Stratholme, Uther became the first of the new order, and their leader.It was a glorious moment for the Alliance of Lordaeron and believers of the Holy Light.. Events of the Second War and after. 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. The fall of Stormwind made Faol realize that sometimes faith was not enough to combat the evil forces of the world. Uther was also present at Arthas' ceremonial of becoming a paladin and gave him a pair of ceremonial shoulder plates and the blessing of the Light. These shrouds are made of soft, white linen, about 6 feet by 3 feet. Last Database Update : 20 Dec 2019 - Players with 1800 rating or higher - Add a character. Uther's body was recovered after the battle with Arthas by followers of the Alliance and laid to rest in a great tomb. 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. 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. He is at his peak against demons and undead, and brings his full array of spells and abilities to bear against these creatures â smites, banishing strikes, power turning, searing light from his hammer, hooks of binding and dispel evil. Lord Uther the Lightbringer, or Sire Uther Lightbringer, was the first of the five paladins of the Knights of the Silver Hand along with Turalyon, Saidan Dathrohan, Tirion Fordring, and Gavinrad the Dire. Uther is remembered by the Silver Hand and his statue is located in the Sanctum of Light. (, "I dearly hope that there's a special place in hell waiting for you, Arthas. Alliance Horde Rank Class Spec Race Name 2v2 3v3 5v5 BG Score Realm; 9. ", "You've just crossed a terrible threshold, Arthas. First Paladin â Founder of the Order of the Silver Hand, Uther lived and died to defend the kingdom of Lordaeron. A group of paladins recovered the hammer after Uther's death, but none has thought himself worthy of carrying the legendary weapon. For the Alliance, the draenei Anchorite Truuen wishes to honor Uther by finding a holy relic he possessed at the time of his death, and bringing it to his tomb. A statue of Uther the Lightbringer in Stormwind. You may be the prince, but I'm still your superior as a paladin! Though he was betrayed by his most beloved student, we believe that his spirit lives on. [10], Later, when news of an upstart warchief rallying the few remaining orc clans in revolt against the orc internment camps began to unfold, King Terenas sent Uther and his paladins to quell the warchief's uprising. High Priest Thel-danis wanders The Tomb of Uther. [8] Uther maintained peace in Lordaeron by settling civil disputes among men and suppressing demi-human uprisings throughout the realm. It was a glorious moment for the Alliance of Lordaeron and believers of the Holy Light. First Paladin â Founder of the Order of the Silver Hand, Uther lived and died to defend the kingdom of Lordaeron. He once accompanied Terenas on a diplomatic mission to Stromgarde. Uther strides directly into melee, placing himself in the center of the most brutal combat. Though zealous and weathered, Uther's eyes show kindness and wisdom. 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At the moment of his death, the kyrian portion of Uther's soul claimed his spirit alongside Devos, seemingly bypassing the Arbiter. Uther is generally viewed as a hero and a martyr who was loyal to his nation, order and king to the death. 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. Mana Uther was not brought into action again until he was unexpectedly met by Jaina one day. First paladin, Grand Master of the Silver Hand. His eye color was described as storm-blue, In addition to the Hammer of the Lightbringer (described above), Uther owned a smaller hammer named, He was the author of the dedication plaque for, Uther is one of the four famous paladins mentioned in the. Possessing a rich, commanding voice and great physical strength, Uther is also capable of gentleness and compassion, though he does not suffer fools. The fall of Stormwind made Faol realize that sometimes faith was not enough to combat the evil forces of the world. 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. [23] Thus, Maxwell and the Highlord journeyed to Uther's Tomb and entered after putting the nearby awakened ghosts to rest. [36], The two-handed hammerâs haft is polished mahogany, while the head is adamantine. Alsokeator : 2254 : 2756 - 2203: 19549: US-Tichondrius : 143. [35] Having all been killed and then raised as undead, the Crusaders couldn't touch the holy artifacts, and so instead kept them in chests. Tirion reconfirmed his commitment to the Alliance, however, he could not throw away his vow to Eitrigg. Uther is the one who signed the official ousting of the traitorous Alteraci nobility. His plaque says: First paladin, father of the original Order of the Silver Hand, guiding light for all. Uther of the Ebon Blade and other undead heroes in Knights of the Frozen Throne. 80 Elite [15] At some point, the Lightbringer visited Caer Darrow once again. Devos informed him that his selflessness in life had earned him the opportunity to shed his mortal burdens and train to become an Ascended ferrying souls to the Shadowlands. World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is an upcoming expansion to WoW that is taking players somewhere they've never been before: the afterlife. 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. He led his order in the battle against the Horde during the Second War. [9] Faol presented each of the paladins with enchanted librams during their training that were among the church's most ancient relics. The city was still being rebuilt after the First War and the Cathedral was one of the few places complete. â Anonymous. Gender Level Uther the LightbringerLevel: 80EliteBuried at Sorrow Hill, Western Plaguelands; spirit appears in Halls of Reflection, Icecrown Citadel. There Uther helped the sick, injured, orphans, old and occasionally helped women give birth. 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. ", Though probably a coincidence, Light-Bringer is the English translation of the Latin, Name in Hebrew: ××ת'ר ×××××ר×× ×ר. Horrified, humiliated, and disturbed by his near-defeat, Arthas quickly left for Stratholme, where he hoped to engage Mal'Ganis. Arthas was ultimately defeated at the Frozen Throne. Affiliation The Lightbringer moments before his death in Andorhal. Uther briefly appears in the Caverns of Time wing Culling of Stratholme, reenacting the events of The Culling, warning Arthas. 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. As time passed, Devos continued training Uther. "For so shall you be known henceforth, in honor of the Holy Light that you brought us this day. When adventurers relive the memories of Lysonia, the lieutenant of Uther's mentor Devos, they find that Uther ("the vengeful one" as Lysonia calls him) was deliberately kept unaware of the pact with the Jailer, as he was judged "unready". [29], After the kyrian and their mortal allies rebuild the crest and catch up to Lysonia in the Maw, Uther is horrified to discover that Lysonia is in fact under the thrall of Helya, who in turn is pledged to the Jailer. The Lightbringer Grand Marshal Uther (formerly Master Uther). [17], In the years following the Second War, Uther continued to serve as a stalwart knight and cleric, protector of the Alliance and its people, and mentor to new paladins of the Silver Hand. Alignment Eventually, Uther, covered in blood from his wounds, fell to his knees and told Arthas he hoped there was a special place in hell waiting for him. Uther was given the Libram of Justice. He heard the statements of Tirion as well as Saidan Dathrohan and Barthilas. The view of The Path of Uther, as seen from the Tomb of Uther. [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. The Paladin is one of the ten classes in Hearthstone, represented by Uther Lightbringer, Lady Liadrin, Prince Arthas, and Sir Annoy-O. But Shadowlands wants us to believe that his spirit was feeling sad in Bastion, then just popped up in Azeroth completely normal, then went back to being Blue and brooding in Bastion. The plaque of the statue reads: Uther the Lightbringer They became good friends, and knew each other like family. [12] Eventually, the Lightbringer led the final assault against the Burning Blade clan at the Dark Portal alongside Turalyon. 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." Keator : 2554 : 2828 - 2474: 21102: US-Tichondrius : 48. Lawful good[2] [18] Uther once accompanied Terenas on a diplomatic mission to Stromgarde. Uther is a playable character in Heroes of the Storm. 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. The marker stone in the tomb reads: Here lies Uther the Lightbringer ", "Your father ruled this land for seventy years, and you've ground it to dust in a matter of days." Eventually, Devos discovered that Uther's soul had been literally wounded by Frostmourne, a weapon she recognized as an instrument of the Mawâthe realm of eternal suffering. Some of the remaining priests of the Holy Light have infused linen with power in honor of their fallen champion. The legend of noble Uther guides the Alliance years after his passing. -. Arthas continued to train under Uther. Nor would I obey that command even if you were! At some point, Uther was to visit Caer Darrow once again,[20] but the island fell to the plague before that. He had to keep an eye on Arthas during his youth. He led his order in the battle against the Horde during the Second War. Uther stood against Arthas and his minions in an epic battle and initially had the upper hand, knocking Arthas down and sending Frostmourne flying from his hands. Uther is also involved in the Quel'Delar quest chain. Deceased; murdered by Arthas Uther, disappointed with this answer, sentenced Tirion to be cut off from the Light, the paladinship and to be sent into exile. 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. However, Turalyon admits he'd rather be on a battlefield. There Uther helped the sick, injured, orphans, old and occasionally helped women give birth. [28] After Devos is slain by the adventurers, Lysonia takes control, with Uther at her side. Alonsus Faol First paladin and Supreme leader of the Silver Hand, Trainer, "Easy, lad. These are large, padded leather and mail gloves bleached pure white with the holy symbols of the Silver Hand burned into the palms. Although they are large mail items, they are remarkably light.[20]. 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. Arthas continued to train under Uther. They became good friends and knew each other like family. Uther met the archbishop when he was simply Bishop Faol, and he served as Uther's spiritual advisor and mentor. Her fellow Paragon Thenios pointed out that this was beneath her station, … [25], During the Bastion storyline, Uther is seen among the ranks of the Forsworn, renegade kyrian who fight to retain their memories. Arthas finally did return some weeks later, though he was somehow different. 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. Although they are large mail items, they are remarkably light. [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. The festivity turned to horror as Arthas proceeded into the throne room and impaled his father on the Runeblade, Frostmourne. Uther would become an accomplished knight before the war.