Shadowlands Afterlives: Bastion

Uther the Lightbringer, Paladin of the Silver Hand, met an untimely demise ... but his service is not done. When he passes into the afterlife, Devos - a Paragon of Bastion - takes Uther under her wing, only to learn that some mortal wounds run deeper than she could imagine.
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[@Masteph93]

"He was... *MY* student..." God bless Michael McConnohie for the voice of Uther. That shriek of pain as his soul was torn apart and the dramatic emphasis he puts into the lines adds so much weight to everything that is said.

[@emeraldcrusade5016]

Michael McConnohie is the man who voiced him dating back to WC3.

[@panshulbhardwaj6453]

💯

[@krel3358]

I think Uther is realizing deep down he is making a mistake as he trained arthas and as such it was his failure that led to Arthas falling. Remember Arthas' own soul was stolen by frostmourne and he was not incontrol of his actions afterwards.

[@Masteph93]

@@krel3358 no doubt we'll be going to the maw the try and redeem Arthas's soul

[@Rythmguitarable]

Not only a student, he consider Arthas as his own nephew

[@yander3532]

"There is no evil in Bastion" sounds a lot like "There is no war in Ba-Sing-Se"

[@afrodan7350]

I KNEW THAT SOUNDED FAMILIAR😂😂😂 I was like: "where have i heard this before"

[@julespulp214]

There is no good. No evil. Only MORALLY GRAY.

[@zbowz91]

You've been invited to Lake Laugai

[@flargensnarf6500]

What war?

[@biggideal]

LMAO, I'm rewatching Avatar, this is perfect

[@RanwulfMaxwell]

I honestly thought Uther wouldn't throw him. But dang he did.

[@Zigz15]

Right? I thought they would be setting up some kind of redemption arc for Arthas. And honestly so pumped they didn't. Bring back the dark side of WoW.

[@AwesomeTheAsim]

JUSTICE

[@DragonSlayerCommentariesHQ]

Bro, Arthas, even the control of Nerzhul, willingly let himself be used as a weapon of destruction. He killed his father, destroyed his kingdom, doomed most of the population to the curse of undeath, used the ash urn of his father as a way to revive Kel'Thuzad, killed his teacher, and then wounded/stop a part of his soul. Even after that, he kept seeking more destruction. Ik that Arthas' issue is very complex but his lack of will to resist taking the easy way out to save his people led him down a path where Uther's decision is justified.

[@Marta_Moontessa]

Never liked Uther. IMO, he was always blind to everything that didn't align with his view of the world, and remained that way after death

[@manadar7861]

@@DragonSlayerCommentariesHQ What the blade did to Uther also happened to all other souls claimed by Frostmourne - So basically there are thousands of souls who were pierced by the blade.

[@rumanakhation3218]

What I'm worried about is one of the murlocs I've killed ascending and yeeting me into The Maw.

[@AntiTheory]

As it turns out, Murloc genocide is the only way to true salvation.

[@archravenineteenseventeen]

Murky will do it

[@steampunkastronaut7081]

lol you copied this exactly word by word from someone else's comment.

[@Aparemfatos]

luckily they all go into the Maw, so don't worry, you 're safe

[@jsc1jake512]

Murlocs go to their own realm

[@Sinafei]

The way he says "He was my student" conveys so much hurt & feelings of betrayal, it hurts my heart. That's some top notch voice acting right there!

[@Dimumouto]

When he says it after Devos sees the Arthas vision nearly breaks me. I feel Uthers VA must've put some real pain into that line, because oof.

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

agreed

[@INNIPIE]

He is indeed a great voice actor. If I'm not mistaken, it's Michael McConnohie. He also voices the Lich King ironically.

[@Dimumouto]

@@INNIPIE looking him up, he also did Deathwing, Magni, and Kel'thuzad. But dude, he's been in the anime industry since the freaking 80s. Man has quite the repertoire.

[@INNIPIE]

@@Dimumouto yea he's fantastic, one of my favourite.

[@JohnSmith-ds3hd]

"Remember, Arthas. We are paladins. Vengeance cannot be a part of what we must do." Uther -2002

[@Mid-Tyr]

Justice tho 👌🏻

[@ВладаГолубева-ъ3г]

Retribution, guys 😉

[@beelzebuey277]

But justices demands retribution!

[@untitled_one1584]

Man, I love where Uther’s story is going! I love that they’re giving him additional character growth and flaws that actually make sense with his story. I really like this turn of events.

[@xaecre9845]

LOL. Okay. Sure. "Strike with great vengeance!" ~ totally not uther 2003 (warcraft 3)

[@CM_87]

"What do you have to say for yourself, boy?" "Glad you could make it, Bluether" "Alright, into the maw you go."

[@AceX47]

Underated comment

[@trashfacevoorn8805]

i laughed so hard

[@Ricros_]

haha

[@azrael4885]

lmao for a good min well played

[@DirtyBlueDahlia]

dude I was sobbing a bit after him saying "He was my student" and then I read this lmfao, gg wp

[@slyblood85]

That scream Uther let’s out when Frostmourne pierces his chest is horrifying.

[@Soulrenderxz]

I was thinking that. Never heard such a cry of agony.

[@МихаилПенев-ф6с]

@@Soulrenderxz vesemirs death in the witcher 3 Bith are equally chilling

[@Startbreak12]

Uther's VA is fantastic at what he does For those whom may not know, he's also the VA for Kel'thu-freaking-zad, among a handful of others I won't spoil here ;)

[@gamwpanagia]

GODLIKE voice acting

[@CBRN-115]

And I thought stubbing a toe was painful

[@sharmsong]

Those musical callbacks to "Invincible" peeking through gave me uncontrollable goosebumps every time...

[@MeritRaXIX]

To me too, the musical piece is excellent.

[@debilita9999]

Same. I even cried Sharm. Cried! -by Vardulis

[@benjah7811]

F A T H E R I S I T O V E R ?

[@pinstripe5487]

Sharm

[@Marqrk]

I know, it was so perfectly implemented. Even if you hate everything else, I don’t think anyone could deny that these cinematics they make are prefect

[@Vyomesh839]

Sorry Uther, can't let you have him untill he drops Invincible.

[@StudioUAC]

true to that.

[@merlle88]

Have ur like good soul..

[@Juddernaut89]

got it last week after on and off farming since WotLK

[@Noflexing100]

He will still be able to see him though so whats the point

[@Archermit]

@Francesco Salvia it will be a 100% drop from Athas in shadowlands haha people will be mental!!

[@IAmTsukii]

3:34 Legit, that scream from Uther when it cuts back to him being murdered, it’s so spine chilling. So well done. Props to that voice actor.

[@mmur123]

they say they killed a man irl to make it more realistic

[@bleakraven]

The only other memorable death scream I can think of is Raziel from Legacy of Kain, in the abyss.

[@JioVega]

Not only murdered, but having his soul ripped in half. The VA nailed the scream right on the head

[@HellionRex]

@@bleakraven Yeeeeeeesssss, that's first one i ever took notice of, as "dang, nice scream bro" when i was a kid

[@Karpata1]

Let's hope he doesn't get cancelled anytime soon

[@ZetsubouZolo]

3:34 that scream tho. they murdered the man live in studio.

[@Sarah_Kinz]

Imagine if they redid the cinematic in Warcraft 3 and had that scream in it.

[@1k20a]

axe to the head lol

[@dalgib90]

It almost makes me cry. It's so good

[@julejule7]

we don't talk about that

[@That_Doctor_Del_Fella]

"There is no evil here." "There is no war in Ba Sing Se."

[@thelordoftimekirk6317]

You know a week ago I wouldn't have got that but now.................I understand

[@Gebirges]

@@thelordoftimekirk6317 welcome to the people who know 😥

[@oskarwildmusic]

Uhhh. I understand that now :D

[@ETCABEZON]

"No one is conscripting airbenders in Ba Sing Se"

[@phoenixascending6501]

Thought the same line too. Love Avatar.

[@MrHawkinator]

"he was my student" I don't know why, but it brings a tear to my eyes

[@philippeblais8594]

I mean, Regardless of what Arthas did. He was still Uther's finest student. That kind of connection is never lost no matter what happens.

[@0AmonRa0]

Obi-Wan know that u_u

[@Frenchfraeis]

Makes me wonder at all if Blizzard tries to expand on Arthas and make him regret his actions. Sure, the books said he meant to do all that, but it's not like the books have ever been acknowledged in the game before.

[@NostaLG666]

We dont know too...

[@BlinkofaStorm]

The only thing I would do to add onto this would have been a single moment of Uther hugging Arthas before casting him away with "He was my student" since he was basically a parental figure to Arthas.

[@Mike-ce1my]

This cinematic is just way too good for this expansion.

[@momentofenlightenment6004]

Exactly 🤣

[@corksterx1]

oof - it's true and it burns

[@omerd5147]

Well said and observed!

[@Xgamerwoo]

The lore started off so strong and it crashed and burned worse than anyone could imagine

[@GodOfWar05100]

still remembering how hard this cinematic hyped me for the expansion...

[@gustavodr.6042]

Arthas: I wonder if he forgives me Uther: *YEET*

[@hyukin56ace50]

LMAO!!!!! 10/10

[@anthonytrumble8674]

🤣🤣🤣

[@tomasaldinio2295]

DUDE hahahahahahahahahha

[@naejimba]

As he falls down: It was just a prank broooooooooooo.....

[@manuelablake85]

lmao

[@thewalrus45]

"Do you have anything to say for yourself boy?" "GLAD YOU COULD BAKE IT UTHER" "okay into the Maw you go"

[@vampiriann]

BLUETHER

[@Chronochrome]

*ding* It's done!

[@ScourgeGlaive]

Oh gosh it is so late in germany but I'm sitting in my flat right now, laughing way to hard. I am pretty sure at least ONE of my neighbours heard me! xDDDDD

[@KiraDidNoWrong8274]

@Loser 123 yeah, and water is wet

[@Turakius]

HAhahaa! I like this

[@ryanmacallister6373]

"He was my student" said Uther calmly and with love as he yeeted Arthas into cosmic oblivion.

[@Gebirges]

"cAlMly"

[@satitlertritsumpun8930]

YEET!!

[@StephanAndreMusic]

Jesus this has me HOWLING

[@guammastermind]

Then again even though art has story is sad and all, he did deserve going to the maw

[@NeoFireFly]

YES!!! Best line ever!

[@althalusian]

5:18 ... even after all these years since ICC the theme (Invincible) still hits like a ton of bricks

[@_Kalfy]

Somethings can't and won't die. He ll come back...I can feel it.

[@DeathSithe92]

I still get tingles down my spine and goosebumps on my arms whenever I hear it....that deep....graceful orchestral music of gentle malevolence is just....mph....chilling.

[@debrickashaw9387]

Lament of the highborne for me

[@starwind3651]

My son..

[@devastator6570]

Seeing arthas lying there uttering his last words made me cry 😭

[@Phane02]

When we meet this Archon, I hope it'll say "power overwhelming"

[@natankende4973]

good one!

[@朱晓东-i2x]

En Taro Tassadar!

[@diobrando5746]

foor aiour

[@JB-xl2jc]

My life for Aiur! ... I mean, Ner'zhul!

[@tyrannosaurus4649]

You made me lol. Ty.

[@mukuls410]

When he says "He was my student" There is so much pain and anger at the same time.

[@Rintarouu1]

I feel much anguish in his voice, like he is sad for the path arthas took

[@rogoni9894]

For a moment I thought he wouldn't drop him, and wish this happened to see what could happen then

[@DarthCoughlin]

I think there was some self-reflection in those words. In a sense, Uther's motivation to punish Arthas is the same mindset that drove Arthas to Northrend in the first place (in pursuit of justice). Whether it was right or wrong is subjective, but I definitely feel like Uther was taking some responsibility there.

[@BigallVlad]

Simillar with Obi-Wan and Anakin

[@LauWG]

Tearjerking

[@gregoryzen-ruffinen4942]

"Tyrael, Archangel of Justice liked this video."

[@5133937]

Oh man I hope Tyrael is like a hidden, unannounced reveal in this expansion.

[@brQdfrQd]

@Loser 123 Good, keep politics out of video games :)

[@mostlypixels2975]

@Loser 123 Do you get one for saying Biden 2020? If so then it's all good.

[@spyknight8857]

You know... what if bastion isn't heaven but is a plane of heaven like in diablo. Like a archmage plane.

[@julespulp214]

That was not Justice. Tyrael'd never approve that decision.

[@Olivertang629]

Uther: "He was my student." Devos: "Remember what he did, and take your revenge." Uther: "WHAT? HOW CAN YOU CONSIDER THAT, ITS GOTTA BE SOME OTHER WAY."

[@CtrlAltDlt68]

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND, DEVOS?

[@RinaaaYa]

"We may never know, Uther. I intend to live forever."

[@samsizziero3962]

Bro, was just remembering that line as Uther died.

[@SimplyConeh]

an karanir thanagor

[@CBRN-115]

Players: Say sike right now

[@lazarus8453]

they could add this line its very wasted opurnity

[@vindico8231]

Well, that's what he intended, doesn't mean that he will live forever.

[@IDIoilburner]

The scene where Arthas is just laying there gives me goosebumps.

[@rachaelsims6625]

With the Arthas/WotLK theme music callback? So good.

[@qoki2244]

@@rachaelsims6625 Back when they game was actually good.

[@Vanstrudel]

@@rachaelsims6625 I got goosebumps when that musical piece started, in the very first second of vocals. So iconic. 10 years of a storyline coming to and end and they could not have used a better piece. It just communicates everything it should. Sorrow, regret, resolution, and how far we've come. This was one of the most moving lore-related thing Blizzard has released in a long time, no surprise it's a WotLK callback.

[@joeblow3145]

Going back and watching the fall of the lich king cinematic knowing everything we know now brings up all the feels

[@greenbamboozler3321]

@Nanno Girl from nowhere No he didn't.

[@Gredran]

Side note: this IS Uther’s voice actor from Warcraft III you’re not mistaken. Upon further research, the voice actor’s a powerhouse(face it, which voice actor in these video games and shows isn’t one?) but he’s voices kel thuzad, uther in war3 and the expansions when they revisit those characters and even the lich king throughout Wrath and deathwing too! It’s crazy awesome how long this guy’s been at it!

[@kkarall5060]

Also warriv in diablo 2

[@b0bbinat0r89]

K Karall That, and the Necromancer.

[@tirlas]

"Your curiosity will be the death of you." KT

[@kristenkidd3982]

Holy smokes, I never would have known they were all the same person. I'm gonna listen out for it now. The only one I really recognize doing multiple characters is Jim Cummings, the guy that voiced Winnie the Pooh.. I know they use him in World of Warcraft a LOT.

[@pendraco2000]

@@kristenkidd3982 Steve Blum, Jennifer Hale, Phil Lamarr and Chris Metzen probably voice half of WoW XD

[@Almahser]

Devos: Your soul is wounded?! Uther: I AM MY SCARS!!!

[@tobyjullian1284]

Uhh, i think it's a wrong uther 🤣🤣

[@melar-xkw8746]

IM crying LMAO

[@wiseguy5558]

Know someone who know this feelin.

[@thecommentguy9380]

Illidan: nice

[@motokaichou2010]

"Remember Arthas, we are Paladins ! Vengeance cannot be a part of what we do." - Uther, Warcraft 3 Reign of Chaos, Human Campaign chapter 2.

[@DarthGolf]

He should said that to burn Uther even more. Too bad he's unconscious.

[@b2bbbbb]

how many times to repeat - justice, not vengeance :)

[@neffarion8705]

look another one made it to the water-scrollsage Nola

[@cautarepvp2079]

he said justice, so therefore his action are resonable

[@alwolf7431]

I guess Uther wasn't a paladin anymore after he DIED...

[@phantom0456]

“He continues to demand retribution for his death...” “And this concerns you? I mean, he is a Retribution Pally, that’s kinda their thing...”

[@Darkandi457]

Maybee witha good group hé wouldn t have died 😊

[@lukasmakula7781]

@@Darkandi457 maybe he tried retri tank a lot :D

[@Darkandi457]

@@lukasmakula7781 wrong stuff again ahhahaha

[@nimander5483]

Uther had the Libram of Justice. It was Tirion who was given the Libram of Retribution.

[@woldenwolk]

@@nimander5483 Justice demands retribution!

[@andreabozzano9819]

"His eternal suffering awaits!" Ah, so there's Heroes of the Storm down there.

[@simonasnavasaitis2190]

To think about it, the maw did remind me of the nexus a little bit :D

[@Destroyer2150]

Also Starcraft Ghosts

[@smorior709]

Hahahaha best comment ever bro omg this made my day

[@jhonnybravo3142]

Lul

[@demonpride1975]

ohhh ohhohhhhh that was a good one, touche dude.

[@bicballdeity5472]

Mom: You won't even feel the injection The kid in the next room: 3:33

[@spuffles2104]

oh god

[@UncannyVallium]

BRUH every time I take my kids for their shots....some Uther down the hall....

[@leevc2037]

Oh lord, I'm getting flashbacks now!

[@kamikazeekid1]

As a nurse I have to admit that this is the best joke I have ever heared :)))))))))))))))))))

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

Went through the same

[@DoctorFail]

Uther: He was...he was my student- Arthas: i still wont drop invincible- Uther: *drops him*

[@deathmamba6159]

And shadowmourne

[@passmetheauxx]

@@deathmamba6159 shadow mourns is a quest line not a boss drop

[@MrElionor]

Uh justice

[@latashagreer8339]

I cackled at this

[@mementomori1178]

DeathMamba yeah shadowmourne requires a quest line that has parts that cannot be soloed.

[@Alexander-ix2jp]

Got goosebumps when the lich kings music started playing.

[@Arius_suira]

Samee

[@niklasnielsen5976]

Absolutely, brings back memories ...

[@maio290]

After not playing BfA after the first raid, this made me pre-purchase the expansion. Blizzard knows how to trigger, for sure. The same as in the Realm Of Torment cinematic.

[@barthez_]

Yeah man, the most climatic music ever

[@Armoric70]

An Karanir Thanagor

[@BasedPeter]

Shadowlands: Soul stealing is a very serious crime Warlocks and Death knights: *gulp*

[@LazyVideosGAME]

Yeah, I might rethink becoming part of the Venthyr Covenant as Warlock and Deathknight. xD

[@CBRN-115]

Death Knights: Y'all hear sum?

[@mondasin]

its less soul stealing, and more permanent damage was delivered to the soul from a physical object.

[@EngiHvergi6097]

Demon Hunters too, actually.

[@Gleidur]

The impression I got was that Frostmourne wounded people's souls, which was an unforgivable act. Death knights just resurrect empty husks. Warlocks, however...

[@Eleni_E]

Death knight armed with the blades of the fallen prince: "The power of the maw in hand, you say? Runes, you say? Oh, gosh. Um. That would be real bad, wouldn't it." *shifts awkwardly, hides runeblades*

[@oluftheexplorer9476]

What me? Nah, I'm good haha, don't worry *secretly throws runeblades into the maw*

[@baboonman846]

*Shoos deathcharger away out of sight*

[@ransac16]

Meanwhile, my Death Knight in the Maw: Okay, time to get you fixed! Starts reforging Frostmourne properly.

[@TheOrchidEater]

Hearing "Arthas, My Son" and seeing Arthas, either in the Wraith of the Lich King trailer or the in-game cinematic where we defeat him, always hits me in the feels... always.

[@siegmeyer995]

"Uther..." "Where..where am I?" "Welcome to Overwatch"

[@LycheusDow]

I thought eternal suffering means Heroes of the Storm

[@akira7752]

@@LycheusDow Exactly

[@BiG-JuPO1O1]

@@LycheusDow Yes

[@El_Crazyknight]

''HEROES OF THE STORM!''

[@petersander5802]

@@El_Crazyknight Uther never deserved to suffer he gave his life for the innocents!

[@Obviat]

Even after what he did, i've felt sadness seeing how Uther senteces him in to the Maw.

[@TheClarkBark]

His soul was corrupted after claiming Frostmourne, it’s not 100% on him. Stratholme is on him that’s about it.

[@Clorgisclorg]

Probably would’ve gone there anyway. No evil spirits told him to murder an entire city, or burn boats, or slaughter allies when they weren’t useful anymore.

[@Shjandy]

@@Clorgisclorg he was the necessary evil in order to curb the plague before it got out of hand. Otherwise it was let everyone become undead and strengthen the ranks of the scourge

[@gamermagazin3116]

@@Clorgisclorg Arthas has been broken at that point. He saw an unstopable enemy and he lost his mental health in the war. Thats why he killed. He wasnt himself.

[@Zolkte]

@@Clorgisclorg an entire city full of people infected with a plague that had no cure which would turn them into undead that would potentially hurt even more innocent people.

[@StannersFranks]

Seeing Arthas in such detail, aged with stubble, scars and bags under his eyes really gives perspective of time in this game

[@Vanstrudel]

I agree, also the decay of bearing that burden. It's so beautiful. They seem to always nail the story when it comes to Arthas' arc. So much love put into it, and it really shows. Part of me always wants Arthas to be part of the story, but I know times change, and we can't beat that dead horse forever.

[@Riwillion]

What do you mean "aged," he died when he first put on the Helm of Domination.

[@asongforthemostbeautifulwo6476]

He is portrayed with bags under his eyes since warcraft 3 lol, since he became corrupted by the Frostmourne

[@peen2804]

@@Riwillion not really lol

[@jasperbakker261]

Be careful who you stab with a soul-stealing blade in high-school.

[@sylvanaswindrunner3757]

ON GOD ! >:]

[@maximososa8798]

@@sylvanaswindrunner3757 Nice profile picture

[@sylvanaswindrunner3757]

@@maximososa8798 Thank you bébé, I pulled my best smile. ☺

[@sonicomegamaster4223]

@@sylvanaswindrunner3757 WHy dO YoU BuRn tHe TrEe?!

[@maximososa8798]

@@sonicomegamaster4223 What tree? I don't know anything about any trees (?

[@AlunKahul]

Shadowland’s citizens: What cha got there? DKs with their weapon transmoged to the Blades of the Fallen Prince: Smoothie

[@ConnerPlays360]

An icarley meme? Nice! Also : GIBBY!!!

[@berryford]

I hope there is an easter egg of some kind when you are showing that weapon appearance or if you take them to someone.

[@Alwuwa]

I mean, Arthas definitely did a Gibby from Uthers hand

[@komi-sanmustbeprotected5665]

Conner360 that was my childhood right there

[@xmixaplix]

We fight for the maw king now 😈

[@scope1812]

we’re not talking about Devos’ delivery of “the path is FLAWED!” nearly enough. what a line read.

[@hydromancer4916]

it was honestly really bad imo, the voice actor sounds like she's constipated

[@JackyMan22]

@@hydromancer4916 I think the voice is fine. o_o

[@zsoltsiro1310]

Yes she is SUUUPER EPIC

[@slayeddreamer3820]

She must be the same voice actress as Sylvanas.

[@lobscotch8802]

Ngl, first few times I thought she said 'blind' :p

[@Beriorn]

6:25 Unlike Invincible, Arthas did drop.

[@athanatos2278]

this comment is underrated

[@WWFAttitudeEraFreak]

Clap clap clap

[@asdfghjkl900321]

Insert "Shia Lebouf in the theater slowly clapping" scene.

[@Skylerrose23]

The worst part is that if Arthas had been brought to the Arbiter, he may not have been sent to the Maw. It was very likely, but he could've instead been sent to Revendreath or another realm that would've made him atone for his sins. That's the most heartbreaking thing, that they never even gave Arthas a chance at redemption, they just threw him away

[@CharterForGaming]

Who knows. Maybe he will return in some way and get a redemption like illidan

[@invictus7736]

I'm betting by the end he's going to be redeemed since pretty much all his evil acts were done under the influence of Frostmourne(except for betraying the mercenaries), and while he was Lich King the remnants of Arthas' consciousness actually held back the Scourge from obliterating Azeroth.

[@Mstanaturalselection]

@@invictus7736 while frostmourn did control him for some time, he very much allowed himself to fall to it's control. He may be redeemed but he still had to answer for all he did, and all he ended up allowing frostmourn to do

[@SycosenMerihem]

Arthas was warned about the path he was following very early. There's some subtleties to what Kel'thuzad was saying to Arthas before Stratholme as well. Even before he took Frostmourne and "forfeited" Muradin's Life to even pick up the Runeblade.

[@invictus7736]

@@Mstanaturalselection He allowed himself to take on the curse believing it'd curse his own soul but ultimately save his homeland and his people. If anything claiming Frostmourne was noble.

[@s1os2s3]

So Arthas was artificially sent to the Maw without being judged for his deeds by the Arbitrer. I sure hope Blizzard will stay consistent with this throughout the expansion the very least.

[@sebyroa4207]

Same

[@ramgami-7122]

It's because Uther and Devos essentially went rogue and judged him themselves.

[@RedLuigiGames]

Not only that, I think this is the inciting incident for the whole expansion.

[@kilmordencastle]

I'm sure you are that player that only check bits of pieces of lore and with it judge the whole expansion. Devos and Uther turn into Forsworn Kyrians, the rogue Kyrians that refuse to shed their past memories

[@JJr-jf3my]

@@kilmordencastle ah you had to spoil it for everyone XD. gg wp

[@ukaszstrzelecki9157]

The way Arthas looks like after death... So calm... so innocent...

[@De_Nome]

I am guessing that Arthas will get help from the players to get out of the Maw and eventually save the Shadowlands.

[@ukaszstrzelecki9157]

@@De_Nome that would be an awesome redemption arc! And getting a chance to see noble and honorable Arthas as he has been before Frostmourne corrupted him. He would probably feel terrible for all of the things he has done, he said he is sorry and give himself to the Maw willingly.... Beautiful!

[@Justaguywithglassesok]

just picture arthas as the new Arbiter, now that would be some good redemption.

[@AussieRider20]

@@Justaguywithglassesok I think he'd be better as the Jailer. I think he felt true regret for what he did before his corruption and blamed himself for what happened afterwards so choosing to remain behind in the Maw as penance and to ensure no one ever does what the current Jailer is doing again would be a fitting end to his story.

[@Justaguywithglassesok]

@@AussieRider20 hmm i agree

[@0That_Guy0]

This is beyond sad. The part of Uther's soul that was trapped within Frostmourne chose to forgive Arthas, and remember the student he was and not the monster he became. I hope the two souls of Uther meet up somehow, and that this broken Uther will be mended/convinced by the Uther from the blade; and to let go.

[@ChilliDogDave]

this comment aged well

[@rathzo1800]

​@@ChilliDogDavewhat happened ???

[@MrSergeantglitter]

@@rathzo1800 Bad Uther betrayed the bad guys after finding out they were serving the Maw, finds out his soul is split, the players help him join his fragmented soul, he relives his death, and then joins the blue people

[@Wisdomball]

"Justice demands retribution!" Uther - Every 5 minutes

[@mish7727]

because Bliz never gave Ret pallys a chance after 3.3...

[@ryanhoar3357]

@@mish7727Ret was beast in Legion and Mists imo

[@PedroHawk1]

I wonder...

[@dwtdwtdwt]

It's on a cooldown.

[@Umirua]

"There is no evil in Bastion" Jailer: "Bonjour"

[@ZakhadWOW]

Jailer is in THE MAW< not Bastion

[@vansserafim]

in the shadowlands

[@Wayclarke]

Le Jailleur! I neaux it beaufaire I could smelle jeure stenche! Sou jeu ars behinde suisse! >:O

[@ReptarTheUgly]

Jailer isn’t bad, he’s a natural being that was betrayed

[@Staklihen]

@@Wayclarke The Jailer in french is le Geôlier.

[@zakkiworld]

5:22 I was 11 the first time I heard this theme. I am 22 now. It's existed for half of my lifetime and it still gives me goosebumps :]

[@ゝ_ゝ]

Relatable

[@Jaebird88]

Batman: "I am vengeance." Uther: "Not vengeance... Justice."

[@TheClarkBark]

He’s both. Also the night.

[@BrewskaySA]

@@TheClarkBark You beat me to it! i was so gonna say I am the night... I am Batman!!!!!

[@Themperror1]

You speak of justice, of cowardice? I will show you the justice of the grave, and the true meaning.. of fear!

[@BrewskaySA]

@@Themperror1 Jesus!!!

[@CRSB00]

Tyrael would be proud

[@Johnny12Hats]

when 'Arthas My Son' kicks in oof.. ima need a minute

[@TomasJonssonPlus]

My gut shot comes when the original lich king OST starts playing around 3 minutes, godamn.

[@Natha_Kun]

still 1 of the best expansions

[@yasou7311]

Yesssss.....And i think he'll be back

[@Cro1232cro]

An... Karanir... Thanagor....

[@yasou7311]

@@Cro1232cro The song is so sad but badass enough to make Arthas back for all of us🤧 I am ready for another An..Karanir.thanagor but this time its pure Arthas🥳

[@Skyrain315]

"Where....where am I?" *"Welcome to the Nexus, hero!"*

[@monikavosyliute4210]

Absolutely amazing job with this, gave me chills

[@ad3s892]

Yeah I got chills also can’t wait on where this all leads too

[@odiw2509]

Vindictive/vengeful angels are terrifying. “There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man.”

[@philcollins5457]

“Would you really want to meet an angel? Eternal servant of the Lord with one wing forever dipped in blood?”

[@teegee6403]

Sounds very neckbeard tbh

[@MEGAroflmaoXD]

ah, fellow Name of the Wind fan :)

[@SanctuaryofWanderhome]

They should be the most terrifying, pray you never deserve their righteous Justice.

[@sympathism]

"...nothing in the world is harder than convincing someone of an unfamiliar truth" Book 3 when

[@Marconius6]

Everyone: "So Bastion are the good guys, right?" Blizzard:

[@dritzzjoney]

Yeah def a 180 there

[@SanctuaryofWanderhome]

@@Adradiauwu definitely the good guys.

[@goblinpresident4234]

I reckon they are still the good guys, only with rigid outdated ways

[@CueCN]

The world is multidimensional. Grow up kids, it’s not a two-side coin 🤣🤣

[@CueCN]

Let’s defeat the Archon 🤣

[@Deo91]

I just hate what we have to do to Devos, and so early in expansion... Such a great character!

[@Smoked786]

Underrated comment. Devos was indeed a great character.

[@Solus5048]

Another example of the cinematic team carrying the whole franchise

[@CaptainRezo]

YOU WERE MY BROTHER ARTHAS!!! YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO DESTROY THE UNDEAD, NOT JOIN THEM

[@glorilol9546]

I HATE YOU!

[@NitroPulsar]

But Uther had the low ground

[@CaptainRezo]

@@NitroPulsar But he had the MORAL HIGHGROUND.

[@Rythmguitarable]

Uther considers Arthas as his own nephew

[@serillian6742]

It's over, Arthas! I have Consecration!

[@PlanetSerenityMoonKfamily]

The feels... When Uther says 'He was my student'.. so much pain.

[@marcusc9931]

"I loved you, Anakin!"

[@jbutler8585]

Her line right before that too; a soul being damaged like that is not only rare but also an unthinkable act.

[@sninctbur3726]

He was _MY_ student...

[@KhamTVinc]

Like he failed him... Uther is feeling guilty for failing Arthas.

[@rara9333]

Can't imagine how uther feels now

[@FreakyIbanez]

2:50 this Voice Actor.... his trembling voice.... such a good Job!!

[@dcauchy5870]

And the music is beautiful

[@rahn45]

"Father! Is it over?" "Not yet my son, Blizzard stills needs money."

[@yusifverdiyev7730]

LMAO🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ankaranirthanagor5786]

I wish at least this time they make him great

[@lukaz1034]

Sooo accurate it hurts.

[@anselem11]

the truth hurts

[@dudest.v.g.5881]

Yes my son

[@0megacron]

Imagine how differently this might've played out if the Archon said "Just in case, though... someone go check the gate on the Maw and make sure it's still locked."

[@DrTolis]

Perhaps She does know and that fits into her plans

[@toraryoung]

She already knows, all the Death Pantheon knows of this because all the souls that are judged by arbiter, have their memory records sent to the Death Pantheons. It is same as everywhere, those in the leadership position will always hide some major problems from their underlings. On one side, it protects their position, on the other side, it gives them the opportunity to root out troublemakers, Devos for example in this scenario. Archon said "You will abandon this course." She never said that she doesn't acknowledge the danger or she would not do anything about it. Every word Archon said has great meaning and importance. Devos turning to the Jailer is a direct effect of ignoring the path and Archon's warning.

[@Xo-3130]

@@toraryoung There also the need not to start a panic. After all, demons, whose souls they can't claim, can just walk into the maw and ask for weapons to be made that rips away souls.

[@supermal112233]

Guessing the name Archon is a reference to the Demiurge.

[@galahadcf]

Oh man seeing Arthas' death gave me chills. The music, man. This was beautiful.

[@fezzverbal]

I adore the Arthas music, it's so haunting and feels so lonely yet beautiful.

[@Paveway-chan]

Same song as in the WOTLK trailer.

[@acers09]

@@fezzverbal for real. a decade later and it's still relevant

[@ЕгорМиронов-щ3п]

And take your vengeance! Uther: Hmmm... I wonder... Let me think... OH! Justice demands retribution!

[@lordyrich]

The lights justice has failed

[@BobBob-pz1sd]

@@lordyrich There is only my justice now.

[@lordyrich]

@@BobBob-pz1sd his attack quote is "Fall by my hand" HS predicted the ending lol

[@caffemocca8855]

Uther: "He was my student... I.... I will give him at least a chance....." Arthas: "Glad you could bake it, Uther" Uther: "Alright.... off The Maw you go!"

[@mmehdi3437]

lol

[@theweebean304]

"glad you could bake it uther" "dont use that tone with me Arthas, you may be a cook but i am still your superior as a chef"

[@Timmahh85]

The breadening(breaddening? In all it’s glory 😂

[@JackyMan22]

Dammit Uther, as your future Masterchef I order you to sprinkle the cake!

[@voiceoftheguns27]

How could he forghetti?

[@eclipsal1677]

Time to go visit Uthers Tomb in Western Plaguelands and pay respect.

[@ethereal9505]

press f to pay respect

[@harryluns]

F

[@lincebizantino1177]

F

[@Startbreak12]

F

[@markusvonblech3939]

F

[@zandroamador4491]

*Arthas while being choked by Uther* Arthas: "Glad that you made it, Uther." *Uther throws Arthas down the maw pissed off*

[@cthulwho9125]

*Glad I could make it, Arthas*

[@MandatoryHandle]

Watch your tone with me, boy. You may be dead, but I'm still your superior as a Kyrian.

[@CBRN-115]

@@MandatoryHandle "Shut up Uther"

[@DevoutSkeptic]

@@MandatoryHandle As if I could forget. Listen, Uther. There's something about the Maw you should know.

[@SgtSquare]

I wasn't ready to see my King die again... That hurt :C

[@Sallahn]

Everyone: He's not gonna throw him, it's not a very uther-thing to do. Uther: *YEET* Everyone: *surprised pikachu face*

[@thestalwartinefromstalwart4126]

I almost choked on my Corn Chex when I was reading this comment.

[@TheChrysaora]

I dont want Uther to be vengeful, I want him to save his soul. :(

[@CaptainIcebeard]

@@TheChrysaora In this video he wasn't vengeful. Arthas was beyond forgiveness. This was retribution. He clearly had doubts at the end, so he was even still considering forgiveness, but decided that regardless of his feelings, Arthas deserved punishment.

[@RaskaTheFurry]

@@CaptainIcebeard He deserved punishment, but not of this measure, of eternal damnation and suffering. Arthas was only trying to help his people until the whispers from Frostmourne corrupted him. We can see him coming to senses after his defeat in ICC. What he did as undead king.... it wasnt him.

[@WitcherCrow]

@@CaptainIcebeard Arthas did nothing wrong. The first soul that Frostmourne took was his.

[@jthewelshwarlord6331]

I noticed something: Uther's soul was broken in two when he got stabbed. That implies that the part of him that went to Bastion was only part of him that sought retribution, but another was everything else that made Uther. The other part was still in Frostmourne and may be a lost soul wandering Azeroth now. Part of Uther's questline in this may be reuniting these pieces of Uther's soul.

[@Denominator90]

While I agree there's a hole here. When Frostmourne is shattered, all of the souls are released.

[@Wyrmshield]

It would be the same for everyone else who ever died to Frostmourne, including Sylvanas. Hopefully they do something like that

[@jthewelshwarlord6331]

@@Denominator90 I agree that they were released, but with Uther, there may be a different Uther soul/fragment out there that holds more of what made him. "Whomsoever takes up this blade shall wield power eternal. Just as the blade rends flesh, so must power scar the spirit." I have a feeling that based on the inscription on the Frostmourne dais that there was a struggle between the Light saving Uther's soul and Frostmourne that ultimately led to him being ripped in half by the power struggle, like a tug of war, "so must power scar the spirit". Will we meet this other part of Uther in the Shadowlands or as a non-Scourge ghost wandering Azeroth? I don't know, since this is just a theory.

[@Denominator90]

@@jthewelshwarlord6331 I believe we already met Uther's soul in ICC?

[@chairtron5559]

Maybe the “good” part of uther, or rather, the part of uther that would have forgiven Arthas was sucked into shadowmourne. And the part that was sent to bastion was the “bad” part of his soul.

[@forsakedsorrow]

And this kicks off the rebellion in Bastion. The system is flawed but Arthas was not judged! He could be sent to maw anyway but sending him back to the Maw without any judgement would give the Jailer some info that probably started his plan

[@mikhailsporyshev9772]

he probably started his plan with Ner Zhul or even Sargeras, when were the Helm of Domination and the Frostmourne created

[@the_grim_gamer3039]

If that info let's arthas return as like a raid boss I am going to scream le an 8 year old girl who got a pony for her birthday.

[@gothkrix]

@@the_grim_gamer3039 If that happens I hope we get a new Invincible model too! Just like we got a new model for Midnight on the new Karazhan.

[@forsakedsorrow]

@@mikhailsporyshev9772 long con he ran

[@rodrigobogado8756]

He was probably judged. The Arbiter does the judgements, but the kyrians have the job to send every soul to where they belong

[@Pally-Main]

Friendship with VENGEANCE over Now JUSTICE is my best friend

[@unpretencioso3427]

best reference ever

[@ukaszlewandowski8251]

Love how the line "he was my student" is dropped two times, and generate completely different emotions

[@meXD]

Somewhere in Blizzard's office: -Mr.Kotick our stocks and profit are very low. What do we do? -Release the Kraken! I mean Arthas...

[@GamingWithIndy]

@Wonder of U pretty sure most of these guys (cause i was one myself) just correlate the revenues per quarter and share prices with their happiness of the content ;)

[@Destroyer2150]

You forgot about Uther, Kaelthas, Lady Vash and Kelthuzad. Gotta bank on the nostalgia of old players (which already left)

[@demonpride1975]

@Wonder of U i think you missed the point, arthas is blizzards money maker.

[@demonpride1975]

@Wonder of U do you not realize that blizzard hit 12 million subs when icc went live, because of the fact that all the fans were waiting to fight the lich king, he is literally blizzards golden boy.

[@johnnyheast2615]

@@Destroyer2150 i play since classic and i still play retail ...classic sucked so much compared legion bfa and now shadowlands :) There are so many more oldschool players that enjoy retail wow

[@CamSiv996]

At 3:17, remember Warcraft 3 when Muradin read the Inscription of Frostmourne. It literally was talking about scarring the Soul of its victims.

[@yintheblessed]

Imagine the King's face when he knows that Uther cast his son into the maw and he was also there.

[@CBRN-115]

Terenas: YOU DID *WHAT?*

[@CharterForGaming]

Terenas is going to be the real hero of this story

[@KW-tx6er]

So Uther, Doomed Arthas for 2nd Time? Nice.

[@_r._7513]

Tholyn Terenas watched as his own son murdered him, witnessed his kingdom was destroyed and everything he worked towards ruined. And yet he forgave Arthas and showed him love in his final moments. Terenas is a true hero!

[@KW-tx6er]

@@_r._7513 all would be alright if Uther and the chick would follow Arthas and help him in Warcraft 3

[@julespulp214]

When you kill the Lich King with a player wearing Shadowmourne in the raid, you will get an additional item - Unsealed Chest. After bringing the chest to Highlord Darion Mograine he will open it up and let you bring the items back to their respective owners to get your rewards. One of those items is the "Badge of the Silver Hand": Arthas' badge of office as a paladin, given by Uther the Lightbringer. *When you go to Uther's spirit with the badge he will say:* " Arthas' medal... I remember well the day I presented it to him. You have done me a great service, hero. My soul may now rest in peace. I offer you a memory lost in time. Do with it as you please, but do not forget those who helped you in this monumental feat. " After that, he will say before disappering: Uther the Lightbringer says: Arthas... Uther the Lightbringer says: Alas, hero of Azeroth, you give me a greater gift than you know. Uther the Lightbringer says: Long have I struggled to forgive the prince for his terrible transgressions. Uther the Lightbringer says: My soul has been wracked with unbearable anxiety, dark thoughts... distancing me from the Light. Uther the Lightbringer says: I recall clearly the gleam of pride in his eye as he stood before me, eager to defeat the enemies of the Light... Uther the Lightbringer says: Eager to defend his people, no matter the cost. Uther the Lightbringer says: It is this memory of Arthas that I choose to keep in my heart. Uther the Lightbringer says: I shall always be in your debt, friend. Uther the Lightbringer says: Thank you. Let's hope this expansion will not DESTROY WoW best expansion's lore.

[@42Nightsyesterday]

Outlook not good

[@tonyngo1885]

You can see Uther's soul split when Arthas stabbed him. Represented with the blue fragment of his soul being sealed into the blade. It can be assumed that the fragment that was claimed by Frostmourne is the fragment of Uther we saw in WotLK.

[@Talador12]

To be fair - Shadowlands lore was always there - this just adds a layer of backstory to what had happened. Imagine that timeline, where Arthas has now received justice, and now Uther is able to forgive him. Now Uther is able to remember Arthas as the paladin he once was. From below: "Arthas impaled Uther in his heart, taking away his humanity. What made Uther the selfless person he is is still in the blade or transfered to The Maw. We will probably help Uther heal himself."

[@damianek2252]

i wonder what they gonna say when both of his soul fragments will met.

[@dakotaravenwood7755]

Maybe, or maybe it's hinting at a deeper lore here. We see Uther's soul is split. One is in Bastion, basicly in horrible eternal pain, who is then raised before his time by a growing zelot rebelous lady who has a vengenace kink. Then we see another peice go into Frostmorne, which was released when we killed him. But did it go to the Shadowlands or was that bit stuck on Azeroth or wherever. How can a soul be in the Shadowlands AND be a ghost and talk to people on the material realm? Perhaps the Azeroth Uther soul is his kindness that the wounded Bastion Uther soul is missing?

[@Triicks111]

5:21 the song gives me goosebumps, and brings back so many memories.

[@ultraviper1884]

"he murdered my people" well you did kinda just stand by and let him do that instead of, you know, try to stop him.

[@joe_mama_]

IM DEAD 💀

[@RandomDueler]

He knew it had to be done but he also knew he couldn't bring himself to do it Hence the choice to walk away It's an extremely sticky situation - You either 1)Betray the crown prince, essentially commit treason, and thus cause the blight to spread across Azeroth, killing everyone' or the much easier choice 2)Walk away

[@rumanakhation3218]

"What do you have to say for yourself, boy?" "Glad you could make it, Bluether" "Alright, into the maw you go."

[@Levitiy]

But really, deep down we all know that Uther knew that Arthas was spitting straight facts. He had to raze Stratholme to rubble before the people got bitey and infectious.

[@Zoozio]

He was talking about the whole of lordaeron

[@ZeusStormbringer]

3:35 My god that scream sent chills down my spine. Really goes to show us how painful it was getting ones soul claimed by Frostmourn

[@drowzydullahan]

Probably didn't help that his soul got ripped in half too. Half sent into Frostmourn, half sent to Bastion.

[@saifallahghidhaoui1853]

Specially that Arthas was a close person to him . The pain of darkness and betrayal .

[@tardif66]

Reminded me of Varian's death scream actually!

[@Ordo1980]

"Frostmourne hungers"

[@Arkainjel]

Uther: "Not vengeance.....justice....." Tyrael: "You cannot judge me! I am Justice itself!"

[@ruradel]

Judge Dredd: I AM... THE LUAH... DROBB YOUR WEABBONS!!

[@WolfenmarK]

Oooh man!... It would be amazing if Blizzard could make a crossover of their games one day. :D

[@CharterForGaming]

- Dragon age: Awakening - Justice: Hello there

[@Kanthir]

@@WolfenmarK You mean like Heroes of the Storm?

[@WolfenmarK]

@@Kanthir Hahaha not actually... I mean a real crossover in one of their games... HotS feels more like a fictional/just for fun crossover... But if they do, like, a lore (canon) crossover in WoW for example. 👌

[@patrickstar1164]

And they turned him into 35 anima.

[@constantinekurs]

2002-2003: “Justice will be served!” 2020: “Strike with great vengeance!”

[@42Nightsyesterday]

Omg this is actually the best comment 😂😂

[@noahvance7344]

I read that in the characters voice

[@juanodonoso734]

And furious anger

[@Railgunonline]

Well Met

[@CueCN]

Daniel Morales Buitrago Justice demands retribution!

[@Мурей-я6й]

"Father, is it over?" "Not yet, son, the Blizards need money.

[@despeinadormisterioso5741]

this.. they will fk up arthas again, as actiblizzard did with everything

[@tadascanovas7189]

Brilliant.

[@mahdiaman3993]

Well said😂👍

[@Sad_Finz0]

arthas: I see. only milking... before me

[@davidtorres1300]

Despeinador Misterioso how did they fk him up the 1st time ?

[@Lo7q7le7guste7mrtf]

Arthas was not a villain. He was a hero of the Alliance, who unfortunately fell to the plans of the Lich King. Mal'ganis forced his hand in Stratholme. What options would you have taken? The villagers had already eaten the infected grain and they were sure to turn into zombies. There were only two options. Let them turn into undead, fight them and lose your men? Or put the civilians to the sword, granting them a quick and swift death? After that, others had lost hope on him. Jaina Proudmoore, Uther the Lightbringer and the knights of the silver hand. Unjustly so even, they did not know what Arthas Menethil knew, what the Scourge could do to his people. All their suggestions were that there had to be another way, but in fact they could not come up with a plan. They did not understand the pain and sorrow Arthas had to go through with the only plan they had in hand during that one crucial moment. There was no moment of joy, when you kill your own people that you devote yourself to protect as a paladin of the holy light. There was no cure for the plague, there was no 2nd plans. Just that 1 plan, which worked, but was deemed horrible. After Stratholme Arthas travelled to Northrend, with his trustworthy captain and men who had been with Arthas the whole journey, whom had seen what the Scourge could do, they understood very well what they were doing in Northrend. To hunt down Mal'ganis, and the Scourge. Upon arrival to the frozen wastelands, he met up with Muradin Bronzebeard. He rescued Muradin and his men, who then joined Arthas' quest for the hunt of Mal'ganis. They fought bravely in Northrend, even so that they were running out of time and resources. King Terenas had ordered Arthas to return home, after being persuaded by Uther the Lightbringer. Again, no support for Arthas. Instead, they had to come up with the gruesome plan, to hire mercenaries, to burn down their own ships. THE SHIPS! Not the men, but the SHIPS! Alas, the mercenaries were blamed and killed. Arthas did not sacrifice his own men, but the ships and the mercenaries. Arthas did not kill his own people, some of them were even left behind, but not killed. The rest pushed forward, for they were closing in the hunt for Mal'ganis. Should there have been no need to call the ships back, the mercenaries and the ships could have been spared, but alas there were no options. There was no guarantee of a plan, there was no guarantee that the Scourge wouldn't strike at Lordaeron after the hunt for Mal'ganis would have been cancelled. If the King himself would have showed up, it might have changed the situation, since then the king himself would have seen what Arthas had seen, but that was not the case. Instead Uther, who had no plan for the Scourge, had convinced the king that Arthas should return. Instead of urging the king to send backup or help, it is understandable to see Arthas being felt betrayed. Then the time finally came, Arthas met up with Mal'ganis and his huge undead forces. But alas, Arthas, who had no support from his one and only father, who had no support from his mentor, who had no support from his beloved, had to only rely on his men and their new friends the dwarves, it still was not enough. Even with the mighty Muradin Bronzebeard by his side, they stood no chance. They were about to be all killed by the Scourge. It was that time, when Muradin remembered of a sword that might save them. And again, seeing it as their only hope, their only plan, they went seeking for the sword. They left their forces to defend their base, and went together to look for the sword. In the cave, there it was, the runeblade Frostmourne. Upon closer look, Muradin read the warnings and beckoned Arthas to forget about the sword. Sadly, Arthas yet again with no options. Took the sword. Else they would have all died and turned into undead. There was no other way, same situation as in Stratholme. So down the rabbit hole they went. Arthas took Frostmourne as his own and upon taking it, Muradin was knocked down by the power of the sword. Again Arthas was not the one who wanted to hurt his friend. He also did not kill his friend, he did leave him behind, for he had to rescue his men and at that point the corruption of the sword started to take a hold of Arthas. Upon returning to the camp, the captain and his men clearly noticed a change in him, as well as questioned Muradin's whereabouts. But none of it mattered, they were under constant attack of the Scourge, it was that time or never, to finish what they started and end Mal'ganis. And end Mal'ganis they did. They had accomplished what they had came for., at a heavy cost yes. But a deed that no one else could have accomplished. For that, he is a true hero of Alliance, he suffered much, but he did not falter. Was he a villain? In my eyes no. Would a villain really go that far for his people? Would a villain put his own life at stake and also fight alongside his men till the very reaches of the frozen ends of the world? Was he a brilliant hero? No. He was a paladin we all admired him for. It was a fool's errand to go to Northrend. A death wish. But again, there was no other choice at that time. He had no allies left. Should he have had the full might of the Alliance with him, they would have been able to destroy the Scourge and Mal'ganis while the Scourge was still in an early stage of gathering forces. Regardless, after the deed was done, he returned to his home in Lordaeron. The mission was completed, Mal'ganis was put to the blade. The Scourge was thought to be defeated and King Terenas was happy to see his son return from the frozen wastes as any father would see their son return from war. Sadly, people who enter wars, don't return the same. More so, the corruption of Frostmourne had already taken over Arthas. It was clear, it was clear to everyone, that this was not the same man who once fought for his people. And the outcome was gruesome. From that point it was downhill. All the way up to Icecrown and it's end. But along it's way, we saw the memento to Jaina that Arthas had. He cared for her. We saw the memento he had for his father. He cared for him. We saw him going to the extremes of separating his heart from his body. We saw him trying to wrestle for the control of his mind, he was not alone, he was under corruption of a dark force. We saw him descend into madness, with no help to be found. He had even resurrected his own horse for he had nothing else. He was alone. Surrounded by the cold tall saronite metal fortress. Surrounded by his undead army. Surrounded by the dark whispers. And then he was surrounded by us. All that was left was hate and anger towards Arthas. Revenge was what drove people to Northrend, to put an end to the now-sitting Lich King, but at the same time forgetting or not knowing that Arthas had been a victim, still we treated him the same as the Lich King. It was merely a puppet show. I always hoped he could have been saved. I always saw that there was no villain, just a hero who had fallen victim and was unable to help himself. All we did was put him to the sword. In a way, we did help him in the end. By freeing him from the corruption. But I always felt like what we did, was no different from what Arthas did originally. We had but 1 choice just like Arthas, and while it seemed to solve the problem, it didn't feel right to me. To me it was a failure. We had secured Northrend, but we failed to see what was behind it. Should we have been with him? Absolutely, we all did the WotLK expansion, why wouldn't we have fought in the frontlines with Arthas himself and his men in the first place? Instead we sadly joined the party when it was already too late and we had lost Arthas to the Lich King. As Shadowlands aproaches.... I am re-doing WotLK. And I still hope, we could have saved Arthas. And I still hope, it isn't too late.

[@Jayremy89]

In short, he was just a typical greek tragic hero. A hero who had an unchecked human flaw that ultimately led to his demise. A relentless desire for revenge.

[@edeqazdef8353]

The sad part is that he was freed by death only to get his freedom stolen, Uther bypassed the Arbiter and sent him back to the very person that mindfucked him, the Jailer, to be tortured for anima for eternity. If he had been sent to the Arbiter he wouldnt end up in the Maw, heck he probably was fit for Bastion as he lived a selfless life and would most likely want to forget, this is supported by the fact that his soul in the Maw had the form of a child.

[@Jayremy89]

@elviade Arthus was corrupted, the moment he took Frostmourne, he was no longer himself. His soul was stolen, that was the curse of wielding it, he was entirely ignorant and stubborn to realize. He thought he could bear any curse to save his people, but the curse would cause him to kill them. Also the dreadlords are masters of psychological manipulation and corruption. It was them who even twisted the mind of the Titan Sargeras after countless ages of him destroying demons following his task as a Titans, his encounter with the dreadlords eventually twisted his psyche making him the mad titan.

[@Lo7q7le7guste7mrtf]

@elviade Trust me, if Arthas wanted to be evil, he had many chances to do it, but in the end he didn't do it. After he claimed Frostmourne it's a whole other story. There was no evil intentions, Jaina Proudmoore was aware of the grain infection as well as Uther The Lightbringer, but they were unable to do anything about it. In the end, at the undead campaign they were still unable to do anything about it and it wasn't until WotLK that there was any success against the Scourge, but at that point it was many years too late. They had over 5 years to do something about it, but they never managed to do anything. ´ And even now in Shadowlands we are still fighting the undead.

[@Janx14]

@@Lo7q7le7guste7mrtf You're forgetting the mercs he hired to strand his only people in a desolate wasteland, then betrayed said mercs to have them killed by those soldiers he had stranded. You can claim 'good intentions' all you like, but he was definitely committing evil acts. Most monsters justify their evil with good intentions. I mean, you could argue the legion is the ultimate good for not wanting the universe to succumb to the void, and that by trying to stop it Arthas was being evil.

[@captainfalcon6564]

WoW art team needs a massage or something. They've been carrying this game on their back for awhile now.

[@thegamesforreal1673]

so true. every lead up to an expansion i get so hyped for te lore only to be reminded of how soulless the gameplay has become...

[@aimaimaimmiamiamia6890]

a while .. like since Pandaria.

[@kennethsatria6607]

I don't even play the game, the animations have always been the best part

[@CBRN-115]

@@thegamesforreal1673 just like the undead Scourge

[@not_obsidian]

Seriously, the cinematic series for the harbingers (specifically illidan’s) made me buy the legion expansion and return to playing

[@jim_ben_bones1996]

So Uther just yeeteed his soul straight into the cosmic buthole of darkness... Can't say I saw that coming.

[@Echos10silence]

I laughed for 5 straight minutes thinking of this comment xDD

[@mircea_the_sailor]

"Light,save my soul!" is haunting me.Amazing line!!

[@charlescharng5180]

And this cinematic is the last time we will ever see Arthas again... That ball of anima doesn't count.

[@Random_Person.-.]

True

[@Tge97]

True

[@Chatbundi]

Bastion looks really interesting, the gap between the aesthetic and the ruthlessness of the characters

[@mertaral1603]

This was the best cinematic blizzard has ever done in my opinion, the voice actors are awsome, musics on the background is amazing, lines of the characters are just so in place, Im even more hyped than I was for wotlk back in the day.

[@emrecansaltk1164]

The growling echo in uther's voice, when he first hears the word "vengeance", the bass of the response "justice". He's being consumed by "Justice" but it is more like a "Hatred". Even though I would like the concept of uther being consumed and corrupted by hatred, I would love to see him turning against that mind state, being the purity of light again.

[@FrVitoBe]

Hope he doesnt find a soulstone and jam it in his head

[@erickmoya1401]

I was so hyped while watching this, that I muttered "Justice" at the same time.

[@warsongAro]

What I like about Uther is that he represents the light so well. He did not enjoy serving justice but he did His job.

[@hallo-mt5tx]

hes rationalizing his personal vengeance as justice the arbiter knows whats right and whats wrong and he chose to put his vengeance before that

[@CharterForGaming]

@@hallo-mt5tx He was also being coaxed into throwing Arthas in the maw. The moment of hesitation at the end shows that it's not the true Uther. That he still isn't whole.

[@lary6420]

What I got was that the light DID save part if his soul from imprisonment within Frostmourne but just enough was absorbed by the sword to convince Arthas that Uther was absorbed. Which leads to the question of did the light save Uther's soul to guarantee that Arthas' soul would be cast into the Maw? And in doing so, they started the crack that would lead to the breaking of the machine of death? Did Arthas being put into the maw allow him to conspire with the Jailer to plan the breaking of the machine of death? I just really hope Blizzard treads carefully with how they play this story out.

[@ArchEstromancer]

Is it possible the Light itself didn't actively do anything to save Uther? Could it have been his faith was strong enough that it resisted some of Frostmourne's pull? The only other answer I see making sense is that the Light wasn't strong enough to save all of Uther, so it took what it could. I can't imagine it's some long term master plan.

[@lary6420]

@@ArchEstromancer But, the light, as well as the fundamental parts of the cosmology chart have been known to play 5D chess before. And while possible that is true, I wouldn't put it past Blizzard to make it someone's long term plan

[@rageblade233]

Only thing is once Frostmourne was broke his soul fragment was released along with all the others. So there's that little problem.

[@kodiakulv5148]

Arthas is the Jailer.

[@42Nightsyesterday]

Oh they won’t, and it’s gonna be a narrative dumpster fire to be sure

[@grymbones5946]

Really is concerning for the over-all story of Shadowlands when Devos, a character introduced through the first afterlives video is basically a dungeon boss and not a shred of it is explained in-game. She just randomly decided to work for the jailer after finding out what the Maw's power did to Uther? It's just really dumb.

[@toromontana8290]

Jailer did nothing wrong lol

[@DPedro3]

Devos had so much potencial, her character could be really awesome. They had no need to oof her that early

[@TreesapJake]

Uther the Lightbringer brought Arthas only Darkness in the end.

[@sebyroa4207]

Yep, i dont wann say its trash story telling but it kinda is. This is the 2nd time when uther brought darknes up on people, 1st at Stratlehome by not purgeing the civilians and let the scourge take their souls and now with his most loved student.

[@caiocarvalho8844]

@@sebyroa4207 Why trash? Paladins are supposed to bring light only to the righterous and innocents (accordlingy to their own standards). They just try to obliterate everything else

[@supprush]

I'm pretty sure if Arthas gone to Arbiter, she will send him to Maldraxxus, like Kel'thuzad. Uther and Devos broke the machine of death with only this decision.

[@vecna2101]

Well, given everything he did, Arthas wasn't going to end up much better than that.

[@alexstefan4442]

@@vecna2101 Arthas didn't do pretty much anything. The lich king and his influence was the one that did most of the killing. The only think you can put on Arthas is the culling of stratholme, which honestly is something that HAD to be done and the death of Muradin.

[@superplatinum]

Uther: any last word Arthas Arthas: this city must be Arthased

[@Pixx2266]

This entire Arthas must be Uthered

[@BobBob-vx4ck]

@@Pixx2266 touche 😂😂

[@ahab1976]

I'm sorry Arthas. I can't watch you do Arthas.

[@runebeargames899]

Uther: Any last Arthas Arthas? Arthas: I see... Nothing but Arthas

[@snappycenter7863]

Uther: *drop-kicks him into the Maw with full force*

[@Gjldo]

so arthas was manipulated and lost his soul while trying to save his people now we get a manipulated uther that discards arthas soul men, arthas arc is so sad

[@tungstenwall474]

IMO Arthas belongs in Revendreth, to pay for his sins. Obviously these two took his punishment into his own hands.

[@madgunner01]

there must be more to the story of the ascended who took interest in uther. Wouldnt be surprised if they made all zone start the same as in BFA, have your character prove himself to the covenant and have a plot twist with the leader of said covenant at the end of each chapter.

[@dakotaravenwood7755]

@@madgunner01 SPOILERS!!! Well we know Bastion is gonna have a civil war. Ardenwield is having a Drust invasion. Maldraxxus is having a leadership crisis. And Revendreath the leader is working with the Jailer. Soooo kinda yes and no?

[@RafitoOoO]

He was not manipulated. He knew what he was getting into but killing Mal'Ganis was more important than everything for him.

[@yasou7311]

I think Arthas will be back boiiiis

[@liann_5]

The batman: im vengeance Uther: Not vengeance, JUSTICE

[@xxan84]

You can't judge me, I am justice itself!

[@rayman09tr]

It's so stupid, Batman's motto is "Justice not Vengeance" and in that movie he is an avenger suddenly ? I hope he changes and that's only because he is in his younger years

[@jayson3d]

John Fate yes indeed- Quote attributed to the marginally educated SJWs out there

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

Jayson C are you seriously bringing this topic up? Really?

[@dylanlancaster2157]

That's what robin says to batman before he dies in apokalypse war.

[@paleface171]

Arthas: "I see only darkness for me." Me: "You have been chosen, by the big metal hand in the sky."

[@stormstrik]

Ugh, the voice actors and music are so good. EVERYTHING is so Pog