Glenn Stafford - Culling of Stratholme / Extended /

[@mattkingsbury9459]

To this day, one of the darkest moments in Warcraft history. Kudos to Blizzard for creating such a haunting moment in Warcraft lore.

[@whitegoose2017]

Too bad the original author of this story probably doesn't even work for Blizzard anymore.

[@LeprosuGnome]

@@whitegoose2017 not probably, surely. Chris Metzen and all the Blizzard founding fathers are long gone, the company is a husk of what it used to be...

[@JamesBond-fg6bt]

@@whitegoose2017 we get gay dragons asking us to pick flowers for their gay husbands now thank god for all the soldiers of lordaeron who died protecting the gay rights of citizens and dead people in the afterlife who consider themselves trans this is the reason i started playing warcraft 2 20 years ago

[@IVPixel]

@@JamesBond-fg6bt top kek

[@remgler2928]

​@@whitegoose2017😊

[@Lacriimah]

This was such a dark story in World of Warcraft, something I doubt they'd have the balls to repeat again. The culling of Stratholme is by far my favorite part of the whole lore, including its music with epic chorus. This is just a masterpiece in general. I really, really miss having an actual strong and relevant paladin organization like the Argent crusade or even the Scarlets.

[@sjanahi7456]

The entire lore behind Lordaeron and the Scourge is the perfect embodiment of what grim dark should be. It was perfect for me, too, and on par with 40k Imperium grim dark lore. Lots of love and appreciation to amazing and talented writers and their crazy ideas haha.

[@LichlordKazam]

The path to glory, the path to freedom, the path of the north, the path of death, the path of the damned. With all these paths everyone who faced arthas became one among the damned. Rest in peace, my king. This world is truly damned without you.

[@Sturgioni]

Shoulda called him Pathas

[@zoomingboomer]

If only Arthas was here to deal with the Coronavirus, he’d know what to do.

[@omarcomming722]

For sure, but I don't think we'd like it

[@skibidi-pap1]

𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒎𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒅

[@geemin214]

China did

[@vorvanjguy3470]

I know it's a bit brutal, but if they really purged the first few hundred infected when they first saw the virus, it would actually spare countless more lives.

[@larchimage3914]

XD

[@katsarelas1947]

When you zone in to a town with Coronavirus and suddenly you start to hear-

[@mohamedzebdi2304]

Time to give some "swift deaths"

[@billoverbeck3784]

OH FUCK, A BLONDE MAN WITH A HAMMER.

[@messler5636]

Hahah good one

[@sevgiikarabacak]

Rip

[@az194g]

@@sevgiikarabacak to lying, protein spike with to more death for that :p

[@Soddarkryder]

*Kills time-traveling weird black drakonids* "They're very persistent." *Moonkin then proceeds to dance on top of a table*

[@alredir]

Annona frumentum , effeci funestus. Veneficus fatalis. Ex fervor incedo. The price of the corn is within the corn itself. The twisted warlock turned it to poison. His fate is sealed, as the heat of the fire roars on.

[@BakiNorthStar]

When it comes to WoW, the music is a big part of it to me. This song really creates an atmosphere with emotion.

[@love2win]

Blizzard never would have broken out and become a runaway success if it wasn't for their exceptional music. Knowing a few musicians myself, I have to hand it to their composers - making music that is both high quality AND resonates with the story and setting... it isn't for just anyone.

[@limitess9539]

Any game pretty much

[@beeeezeaezez7488]

@@limitess9539 not any game

[@morbidmirror]

They make such masterpieces.

[@amarug]

Morbid Mirror: i agree, music is the one thing blizz NEVER fails at. the even pulled off the asian feeling in MoP to the point of goosebumps. 100% genius

[@andrescalderon8134]

@@amarug Indeed, music at all expas it's something never fails. Of course there are better songs than others but, there are master pieces every time

[@Jester-15]

they used to, not anymore

[@Bunnyblock2]

@@Jester-15 Nazjatar is one of the most recent tracks though...

[@acf2802]

Me: Let's try tinder Me after a few hours of tinder: This entire city must be purged.

[@lostinepic]

XD

[@fortychops9]

Annona frumentum, effeci funestus, veneficus fatalis, ex fervor incendo

[@antonickill]

Thank you

[@Mikeztarp]

That makes no sense.

[@MrBern-ex3wq]

Translation from Nero Archon in another video: "and the translation of the words from various meanings on the net ..found out that they kinda go on like these....... '' anonna-(yearly) frumentum-(grain), effeci- (bring,cause) funestus-(disaster fatal), veneficus-(poisonous magical , sorcery) fatalis- (fate,destined, deadly) , fervor- (fever,boiling ) incendo-(burning,hot, blazing)''......... kinda describes what happened to stratholme from the plague" Idk how accurate that is, but seems legit imo.

[@tamarabarbu8336]

thank you so much

[@gauthiergimbert6614]

It's a grammatical mess. None of the basic declension rules are respected

[@whatname44]

Annona frumentum , effeci funestus. The price of corn and wheat, I yielded to the fell villain. Veneficus fatalis. Ex fervor incedo. The deadly poisonous. The heat is so heavily.

[@zIkA835]

Glen Stafford is one of my favorite composers.Loved his work since Warcraft 2.This one is amazing.Thanks for extending it :)

[@kaelthas9970]

Mine too.

[@SeanKula]

Yes his work on the StarCraft soundtrack was mind blowingly good.

[@vaedathlive1896]

Never forget those who died in stratholme so the scourge wouldnt overrun us.

[@cazabrow1967]

Would've been cool if there were 5 unique units with wow tier armor sets from wotlk labelled "adventurer" that you had in your forces for the reforged level.

[@mattkingsbury9459]

Am I the only one who REALLY hopes they play this during "The Culling" in Reforged?

[@voiavictor]

it would be so awesome not gonna lie

[@katsarelas1947]

Nope. :/

[@heckingbamboozled1057]

That was missed opportunity right there

[@DfRaid]

@@heckingbamboozled1057 Missed opportunity might very well be the name of the whole release.

[@LookingTheBest]

Such a missed opportunity. I literally used to play the old WC3 with this playing on loop. Idiots at Blizz

[@Dar2live]

My favorite track in WOW.

[@st.morgnmufflyourpaladaddy8246]

"Let's get it right this time!"

[@jullz4800]

I've loved this song since the first time i heard it, back in Wrath. It kinda reminds me of some Disney movies, such as the sword in the stone. It is probably one of the instruments.

[@LookingTheBest]

finally I found someone who combined the three versions, and to think i was about to make my own

[@Dar2live]

Seamlessly seamed well done.

[@metinokur142]

Annona frumentum, effeci funestus.Veneficus fatalis. Ex fervor incedo. The price you pay for the grain comes from the grain itself. The twisted warlock turned it to poison. His fate is sealed, as the heat of the fire roars on.

[@Cypheeeeeeeeeeer]

Arthas: Glad you could make it, Uther. Uther: Watch your tone with me, boy. You may be the prince, but I'm still your superior as a paladin. Arthas: As if I could forget. Listen, Uther, there's something about the Coronavirus you should know. Oh no. It's too late. These people have all been infected. They may look fine now, but it's a matter of time before they turn into the undead. Uther: What? Arthas: This entire Europe must be purged.

[@josehoyos7427]

Uther: how you could it, there's must other option

[@bagration4658]

Rus translate: Артес: Я рад что ты все таки решился Утер. Утер: Следи за языком юноша, Ты может быть и принц, но ты еще и паладин, а в ордене я пока еще старше тебя. Артес: (Раздраженно)Как будто я не помню...Послушай Утер, я должен рассказать тебе кое что про Коронавирус..О нет!...мы опоздали, все эти люди заражены чумой, скоро все они превратятся в зомби. Утер: Что? Артес: Эта Европа должна быть уничтожена.

[@princessmagilou]

this song gives me a good feeling

[@MrDefault08]

Makes me want to relax and eat some wheat and corn and know that everything will be ok

[@Weavelol]

How could someone dislike this

[@TheMightyCrucibleKnight184]

Make that six dislikes

[@bigdanbilzan]

they are all from stratholme

[@BoundMusic]

what a frickin masterpiece bois

[@xantlcn3226]

Justo en el corazon...

[@arthurlul]

Culling of Stratholme is a masterpiece. Can you imagine the writing behind original Warcraft? It is miles ahead of any other game franchise in terms of writing by far. The story of Arthas truly deserves recognition as do the soundtracks.

[@XxEpicxSeinagixX]

Glenn stafford such a god

[@alessandroaldobrandi1704]

Man i got so many dungeon deserter debuffs whenever this instance popped up Good memories

[@Neo2111]

Thanks for this. This is one of my all time fave tracks of WoW back in the day.

[@mrpotatsio3627]

🔥🔥🔥Purga Purga Purga!!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@Jester-15]

i don't know about anyone else , but for me this song invoke some PTSD creepy like feeling especially at the beginning when its building up. maybe because of the tragedy that happend to stratholme.

[@diomes695]

Amazing OST!

[@_Fredy_Torres_]

Good job!! I liked this

[@kronniichiwa9909]

For Lordaeron!

[@thecatistrepublic7319]

Was Arthas Right to cull the City of strathhome?

[@Nobleshield]

Yes.

[@SeanKula]

So this is where that song from heroes of storm came from.

[@gonzy3557]

"Padre,perdonadme por lo que tengo que hacer..."

[@ivangolubev9531]

-Oh no. It's too late. These people have all been infected. They may look fine now, but it's a matter of time before they turn into the undead. - What? -This entire city must be purged. -Uh.. Arthas... It's hard decision but I think you are right. I'll control the gates so no one will escape, In the name of your father! Go! -Yes, teacher, let's do this! For the Lorderon!

[@skytg7739]

Ahah nice alternate

[@scarlindo]

Blizzard's theme in 2021

[@sextokio]

When men were real men

[@antonickill]

Awesome

[@josehoyos7427]

Tengo que considerarlo como un acto de traición?

[@edd_u7607]

traicion! has perdido el juicio arthas?!?!?

[@josehoyos7427]

Tú crees?? LORD UTHER EN DERECHO DE MI VIRTUD DE SUCESIÓN Y SOBERANÍA DE MI CORONA OS RELEVO EL MANDO Y SUSPENDO EL SERVICIO A VUESTROS PALADINES!

[@edd_u7607]

@@josehoyos7427 Arthas... Sencillamente no puedes....

[@josehoyos7427]

@@edd_u7607 Ya está hecho! Aquellos de vosotros que querías salvar esta tierra seguidme, los demás fuera de mi vista.. Chan chan chan chaann

[@edd_u7607]

@@josehoyos7427 acabas de sobrepasar un límite terrible muchacho...

[@mirsad96]

Thanks

[@edd_u7607]

The weird boy in the classroom: * plays this music * I need to purge the whole school The rest of the students: ._.

[@Waerjakk]

Čaute Adamovia xD

[@grimthegrim2257]

Has no one here tried interpreting the Latin?

[@Nobleshield]

It's faux latin apparently

[@КириллСолоненко-в3ы]

Arthas did nothing wrong

[@cyanogen6629]

semita flammae

[@jahkystan]

Désolé Arthas, je ne puis vous regarder faire cela

[@jahkystan]

I'm sorry Arthas. I cant watch you do this

[@arawn1061]

@@jahkystan very nic

[@princekalender2154]

ARTHAS DID NOTHING WRONG

[@metalicana5894]

true dude, so true

[@pringles_mcgee]

yes he did. the culling of stratholme did absolutely nothing to cull the undead and ultimately led to the collapse of a centuries old kingdom. him doing everything wrong for the right reasons is part of the tragedy lmao

[@metalicana5894]

@@pringles_mcgee maybe if Uther and Jaina didn't pussy out, Arthas would have had enough forces to cull stratholm and defeat Malganas in Northrend without the need to pick up a cursed blade

[@nyarlathotepthecrawlingcha7847]

@@metalicana5894 if you think frostmourne corrupted him u learned nothing arthas was gradually losing faith in the light and falling to darkness frostmourne was the final push hes always been like that deep down he did all of it out of his own chooise and decided the only way to save azeroth from the burning legion was to have the scourge protect azeroth from it thats the whole point hes a tragic hero not a victim

[@nyarlathotepthecrawlingcha7847]

@@pringles_mcgee nah the kingdom was doomed either way at least under arthas it was still ''saved'' in a sense its better than it being completly burned down to the ground

[@BIacklce]

whose hungry for bbq

[@maksymilianziele28]

Imagine if this is what Arthas' supporters were singing during the Culling. A terrible act with a music like in some Dark Disney movie.

[@daniilmakhinov5247]

🫂💙

[@chunli4972]

E

[@shadowhayabusa2334]

anyone here cuz toasty rep 100

[@thewatcher5954]

Thought I was alone lol

[@shadowhayabusa2334]

@@thewatcher5954 ikr

[@Aaronreacher]

How?

[@94DirtyBoy]

Whos is composer? Russell Brower or Glenn Stafford?

[@slinttu1378]

Glenn Stafford made all the Culling of Stratholme music.

[@Raichiyu]

Arthas did nothing wrong

[@Justinbadger4]

Arthas? no. The lich king, frostmourne, and that helmet, definitely.

[@jabodetabek1337]

@@Justinbadger4 arthas? yes. he did nothing wrong.