: Driven by a desperate need to save his people, Arthas made the controversial decision to purge the city of Stratholme to prevent the infected citizens from turning into undead [5, 11].
Arthas began his journey as the Crown Prince of Lordaeron and a dedicated Knight of the Silver Hand [1, 18]. Mentored by Uther the Lightbringer, he was initially a beacon of hope for his kingdom [4, 11]. Arthas – Das Spiel
: Upon returning to Lordaeron as a conqueror rather than a savior, Arthas murdered his father, King Terenas Menethil II, and oversaw the destruction of his own kingdom [8, 11]. : Driven by a desperate need to save
: The novel Arthas: Rise of the Lich King by Christie Golden provides a deeper psychological look at his motivations and inner turmoil [5, 29]. : Upon returning to Lordaeron as a conqueror