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'''''Arthas: Rise of the Lich King''''' is the title of a ''[[Warcraft]]'' novel by [[Christie Golden]]. Golden finished work on the novel in July 2008,<ref>2008-19-07 [http://christiegolden.wordpress.com/2008/07/19/when-horrible-is-wonderful/ When ā€œHorribleā€ is ā€œWonderfulā€]. [[Christie Golden]]. Accessed on 2008-23-07</ref> but the novel itself released on April 21, 2009.<ref name="Arthas">2008-12-09, [http://christiegolden.wordpress.com/2008/09/12/projects-updates-2-the-dark-templar-trilogy-and-arthas/ Projects Updates #2: The Dark Templar Trilogy and Arthas]. Christie Golden. Accessed on 2008-13-09</ref>
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As the title suggests, the novel focuses on [[Arthas Menethil]] and his rise to the [[Lich King]].
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*Part One - The Golden Boy
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*Part Two - The Bright Lady
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*Part Three - The Dark Lady
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==Description==
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[[Frostmourne]].
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It was caught in a hovering, jagged chunk of ice, the runes that ran the length of its blade glowing a cool blue. Below it was a dais of some sort, standing on a large gently raised mound that was covered in a dusting of snow. A soft light, coming from somewhere high above where the cavern was open to daylight, shone down on the runeblade. The icy prison hid some details of the sword's shape and form, exaggerated others. It was revealed and concealed at the same time, and all the more tempting, like a new lover imperfectly glimpsed through a gauzy curtain. [[Arthas Menethil|Arthas]] knew the blade -- it was the selfsame sword he had seen in his dream when he first arrived. The sword that had not killed [[Invincible]], but that had brought him back healed and healthy. He'd thought it a good omen then, but now he knew it was a true sign. This was what he had come to find. This sword would change everything. Arthas stared raptly at it, his hands almost physically aching to grasp it, his fingers to wrap themselves around the hilt, his arms to feel the weapon swinging smoothly in the blow that would end [[Mal'Ganis]], end the torment he had visited upon the people of [[Lordaeron]], end this lust for revenge. Drawn, he stepped forward.
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The uncanny elemental spirit drew its icy sword. "Turn away, before it is too late," it intoned.
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His evil is legend. Lord of the undead [[Scourge]], wielder of the runeblade Frostmourne, and enemy of the free peoples of [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]]. The [[Lich King]] is an entity of incalculable power and unparalleled malice -- his icy soul utterly consumed by his plans to destroy all life on the...
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<center>WORLD OF WARCRAFT</center>
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But it was not always so. Long before his soul was fused with that of the orc shaman [[Ner'zhul]], the Lich King was Arthas Menethil, crown prince of Lordaeron and faithful paladin of the [[Knights of the Silver Hand|Silver Hand]].
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When a plague of undeath threatened all that he loved, Arthas was driven to pursue an ill-fated quest for a runeblade powerful enough to save his homeland. Yet the object of his search would exact a heavy price from its new master, beginning a horrifying descent into damnation. Arthas's path would lead him through the arctic northern wastes toward the [[Frozen Throne]], where he would face, at long last, the darkest of destinies.
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==Excerpts==
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*[http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/book_excerpt_-_world_of_warcraft_arthas_rise_of_the_lich_king/ Chapter 1 excerpt]
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*[http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/story/arthas/index.xml Chapter 3 excerpt]
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==Plot==
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The story is set over an extensive period, and has many duplicate scenes from other works, including ''[[Tides of Darkness]]'', ''[[Beyond the Dark Portal]]'', ''[[Day of the Dragon]]'', ''[[Reign of Chaos]]'', ''[[The Frozen Throne]]'' and ''[[Wrath of the Lich King]]''. However, while the scenes themselves remain the same, they are experienced from alternate viewpoints.<ref name="Review">2009-02-22, [http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/review_world_of_warcraft_arthas_rise_of_the_lich_king/ Review: World of Warcraft: Arthas, Rise of the Lich King]. ''Blizzplanet''. Accessed on 2009-02-23</ref>
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The story starts off with Arthas at the age of ten,<ref>http://www.blizzplanet.com/?act=News&id=2751</ref> as early as the period between the [[First War|First]] and [[Second War]]s, with [[Anduin Lothar]] and [[Varian Wrynn]] first arriving in [[Capital City]] bearing news of the fall of [[Stormwind]]. Arthas and Varian play together, though while Varian was trained to fight since childhood, Arthas was shielded from such teachings by [[Terenas Menethil|his father]]. However, with [[Muradin Bronzebeard]] coming across Arthas fighting imaginary [[orcs]] while [[Alliance]] forces battle against the [[Horde]] on [[Draenor]], Muradin volunteers to train him. Later, Arthas is caught up in [[Daval Prestor]]'s attempt to marry [[Calia Menethil]].<ref name="Review"/>
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The love triangle between Arthas, [[Jaina Proudmoore]] and [[Kael'thas Sunstrider]] is developed through two and a half chapters, Arthas and Jaina partaking in the festivities of [[Noblegarden]], the [[Midsummer Fire Festival]], [[Hallow's End]] and the [[Feast of Winter Veil]] together. Later, as Arthas starts taking on the responsibilities of a prince, he visits [[Durnholde Keep]], seeing [[Thrall]] fight other adversaries in the gladiator arena.<ref name="Review"/> [[Quel'Thalas]] is visited and [[high elves|high elven]] culture depicted.<ref name="Rise">2008-16-10, [http://blizzplanet.com/news/2818/ Blizzcon 2008: World of Warcraft: Arthas, Rise of the Lich King]. ''Blizzplanet''. Accessed on 2008-17-10</ref> Eventually, he is inducted as a [[Knight of the Silver Hand]] in the [[Cathedral of Light]].<ref name="Review"/>
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Eventually, the [[Third War]] begins. The story covers Arthas and Jaina meeting [[Kel'Thuzad]], Arthas calling [[Uther the Lightbringer|Uther]] a traitor and dismissing him and the Knights of the Silver Hand from service for their refusal to aid in the [[Culling of Stratholme]]. In time, Arthas' search for vengeance leads him to [[Frostmourne]], the (apparent) demise of [[Mal'Ganis]] and the moments leading to and after the murder of King Terenas.<ref name="Review"/>
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The storyline continues beyond this point, to Jaina and [[Aegwynn]] in [[Theramore]]. Numerous scenes from ''[[Wrath of the Lich King]]'' are included along with cameos of [[tuskarr]] and [[taunka]].<ref name="Review"/>
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==Characters==
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}}{{RaceIconExt|Kel'Thuzad}} [[Kel'Thuzad]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Human Boy}}{{RaceIconExt|Arthas}}{{RaceIconExt|ArthasDK}} [[Arthas Menethil]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Jaina}} [[Jaina Proudmoore]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|SylvanasHE}}{{RaceIconExt|Sylvanas}} [[Sylvanas Windrunner]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Antonidas}} [[Antonidas]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|CryptLord}} [[Anub'arak]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Muradin}} [[Muradin Bronzebeard]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}}{{RaceIconExt|Falric}} [[Falric]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Human Boy}} [[Matthias Lehner]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|LichKing}} [[Lich King]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Dreadlord}} [[Mal'Ganis]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}}{{RaceIconExt|Marwyn}} [[Marwyn]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Female}} [[Lianne Menethil]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Terenas}} [[Terenas Menethil II]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Ner'zhul}} [[Ner'zhul]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Kael'thas}} [[Kael'thas Sunstrider]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Uther}} [[Uther the Lightbringer]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Aegwynn}} [[Aegwynn]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Archimonde}} [[Archimonde]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Tuskarr|}} [[Elder Atuik]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Dreadlord}} [[Balnazzar]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Jarim Balnir]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Jorum Balnir]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Female}} [[Vara Balnir]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Blackmoore}} [[Aedelas Blackmoore]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Aedelyn Blackmoore]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Horse}} [[Brightmane]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Horse}} [[Courageous]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Dwarf|Male}} [[Dargal]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Saidan Dathrohan]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Dar'khan}} [[Dar'Khan Drathir]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Dreadlord}} [[Detheroc]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Orgrim}} [[Orgrim Doomhammer]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Alonsus Faol]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Undead|Male}} [[Master Apothecary Faranell]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Dwarf|Male}} [[Baelgun Flamebeard]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Tirion}} [[Tirion Fordring]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Tammis Foxton]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Female}} [[Taretha Foxton]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Gavinrad the Dire]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Genn Greymane]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|RevenantAir}} [[The Guardian]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Garona}} [[Garona Halforcen]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Taunka|Male}} [[Kamiku]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Kayvan]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Undead|Male}} [[Apothecary Keever]]
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*{{RaceIcon|HighElf|Male}} [[Kelmarin]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Khadgar}} [[Khadgar]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Korialstrasz}}{{RaceIconExt|Krasus}} [[Korialstrasz|Korialstrasz/Krasus]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Karramyn Langston]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Lothar}} [[Anduin Lothar]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Medivh}} [[Medivh]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Female}} [[Calia Menethil]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Prestor}} [[Daval Prestor]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Proudmoore}} [[Daelin Proudmoore]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Derek Proudmoore]]
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*{{RaceIcon|HighElf|Male}} [[Sheldaris]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Horse}} [[Steadfast]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Illidan}} [[Illidan Stormrage]]
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*{{RaceIcon|HighElf|Male}} [[Anasterian Sunstrider]]
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*{{RaceIcon|HighElf|Male}} [[Tel'kor]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Dreadlord}} [[Tichondrius]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Thoras Trollbane]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Thrall}} [[Thrall]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Warhorse}} [[Trueheart]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Turalyon}} [[Turalyon]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Luc Valonforth]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Gustaf VanHowzen]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Varimathras}} [[Varimathras]]
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*{{RaceIcon|HighElf|Male}} [[Vor'athil]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Alleria}} [[Alleria Windrunner]]
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*{{RaceIcon|HighElf|Male}} [[Lirath Windrunner]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Vereesa}} [[Vereesa Windrunner]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Human Boy}} [[Anduin Wrynn]]
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Female}} [[Tiffin Wrynn]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Human Boy}}{{RaceIconExt|Varian|}} [[Varian Wrynn]]
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*[[Lordaeron]]
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**[[Andorhal]]
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**[[Brill]]
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**[[Stratholme]]
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*[[Northrend]]
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**[[Valgarde|Arthas Base Camp]]
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**[[Azjol-Nerub]]
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***[[Inner Kingdom]]
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**[[Frostmourne Cavern]]
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**[[Icecrown Glacier]]
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*[[Quel'Thalas]]
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**[[Elfgate|Inner Elfgate]]
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**[[Isle of Quel'Danas]]
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**[[Elfgate|Outer Elfgate]]
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**[[Silvermoon City]]
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*[[Stormwind]]
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**[[Cathedral of Light]]
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*[[Theramore Isle]]
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*Originally, the novel was going to be published as a mass market paperback. However, this was changed, and it was instead released as a hardcover first.<ref>2008-25-08, [http://christiegolden.wordpress.com/2008/08/25/project-updates-1-the-dancers-series/ Project Updates #1: The Dancers Series]. [[Christie Golden]]. Accessed on 2008-30-08</ref>
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*It appears that the novel could have been released at a later date than the one currently set. As the case was, Golden's attention turned to completing ''Arthas'', pushing back the release date of the ''[[StarCraft]]'' novel ''[http://starcraft.wikia.com/wiki/StarCraft:_The_Dark_Templar_Saga:_Twilight Twilight]<ref name="Arthas"/>
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*The novel was originally simply titled ''Arthas''. However, this was changed to ''Arthas: Rise of the Lich King'' as the latter subtitle would tie in well with the release of ''[[Wrath of the Lich King]]''.<ref name="Rise"/>
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Arthas: Rise of the Lich King
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Author(s) Christie Golden
Pages


Hardcover
320
Softcover
416
Publisher(s) Pocket Star Books
Publication date


Hardcover
19 May, 2009
Softcover
26 January, 2010
Retail price US: Hardcover, $25.00; Softcover, ???
EU: Hardcover, ā‚¬19.99; Softcover, ???
UK: Hardcover, Ā£16.99; Softcover, Ā£7.99
ISBN 10


Hardcover
ISBN 1416-55077-1
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ISBN 1439-15760-X
ISBN 13


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ISBN 978-1416-55077-8
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ISBN 978-1439-15760-2
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This article contains lore taken from Warcraft novels, novellas, or short stories.

Arthas: Rise of the Lich King is the title of a Warcraft novel by Christie Golden. Golden finished work on the novel in July 2008,[1] but the novel itself released on April 21, 2009.[2]

As the title suggests, the novel focuses on Arthas Menethil and his rise to the Lich King.

  • Part One - The Golden Boy
  • Part Two - The Bright Lady
  • Part Three - The Dark Lady

Description

Frostmourne.

It was caught in a hovering, jagged chunk of ice, the runes that ran the length of its blade glowing a cool blue. Below it was a dais of some sort, standing on a large gently raised mound that was covered in a dusting of snow. A soft light, coming from somewhere high above where the cavern was open to daylight, shone down on the runeblade. The icy prison hid some details of the sword's shape and form, exaggerated others. It was revealed and concealed at the same time, and all the more tempting, like a new lover imperfectly glimpsed through a gauzy curtain. Arthas knew the blade -- it was the selfsame sword he had seen in his dream when he first arrived. The sword that had not killed Invincible, but that had brought him back healed and healthy. He'd thought it a good omen then, but now he knew it was a true sign. This was what he had come to find. This sword would change everything. Arthas stared raptly at it, his hands almost physically aching to grasp it, his fingers to wrap themselves around the hilt, his arms to feel the weapon swinging smoothly in the blow that would end Mal'Ganis, end the torment he had visited upon the people of Lordaeron, end this lust for revenge. Drawn, he stepped forward.

The uncanny elemental spirit drew its icy sword. "Turn away, before it is too late," it intoned.

* * *

His evil is legend. Lord of the undead Scourge, wielder of the runeblade Frostmourne, and enemy of the free peoples of Azeroth. The Lich King is an entity of incalculable power and unparalleled malice -- his icy soul utterly consumed by his plans to destroy all life on the...

WORLD OF WARCRAFT

But it was not always so. Long before his soul was fused with that of the orc shaman Ner'zhul, the Lich King was Arthas Menethil, crown prince of Lordaeron and faithful paladin of the Silver Hand.

When a plague of undeath threatened all that he loved, Arthas was driven to pursue an ill-fated quest for a runeblade powerful enough to save his homeland. Yet the object of his search would exact a heavy price from its new master, beginning a horrifying descent into damnation. Arthas's path would lead him through the arctic northern wastes toward the Frozen Throne, where he would face, at long last, the darkest of destinies.

Excerpts

Plot

The story is set over an extensive period, and has many duplicate scenes from other works, including Tides of Darkness, Beyond the Dark Portal, Day of the Dragon, Reign of Chaos, The Frozen Throne and Wrath of the Lich King. However, while the scenes themselves remain the same, they are experienced from alternate viewpoints.[3]

The story starts off with Arthas at the age of ten,[4] as early as the period between the First and Second Wars, with Anduin Lothar and Varian Wrynn first arriving in Capital City bearing news of the fall of Stormwind. Arthas and Varian play together, though while Varian was trained to fight since childhood, Arthas was shielded from such teachings by his father. However, with Muradin Bronzebeard coming across Arthas fighting imaginary orcs while Alliance forces battle against the Horde on Draenor, Muradin volunteers to train him. Later, Arthas is caught up in Daval Prestor's attempt to marry Calia Menethil.[3]

The love triangle between Arthas, Jaina Proudmoore and Kael'thas Sunstrider is developed through two and a half chapters, Arthas and Jaina partaking in the festivities of Noblegarden, the Midsummer Fire Festival, Hallow's End and the Feast of Winter Veil together. Later, as Arthas starts taking on the responsibilities of a prince, he visits Durnholde Keep, seeing Thrall fight other adversaries in the gladiator arena.[3] Quel'Thalas is visited and high elven culture depicted.[5] Eventually, he is inducted as a Spell holy righteousfury [Knight of the Silver Hand] in the Cathedral of Light.[3]

Eventually, the Third War begins. The story covers Arthas and Jaina meeting Kel'Thuzad, Arthas calling Uther a traitor and dismissing him and the Knights of the Silver Hand from service for their refusal to aid in the Culling of Stratholme. In time, Arthas' search for vengeance leads him to Frostmourne, the (apparent) demise of Mal'Ganis and the moments leading to and after the murder of King Terenas.[3]

The storyline continues beyond this point, to Jaina and Aegwynn in Theramore. Numerous scenes from Wrath of the Lich King are included along with cameos of tuskarr and taunka.[3]

Characters

Major Supporting Minor

Locations

Trivia

  • Originally, the novel was going to be published as a mass market paperback. However, this was changed, and it was instead released as a hardcover first.[6]
  • It appears that the novel could have been released at a later date than the one currently set. As the case was, Golden's attention turned to completing Arthas, pushing back the release date of the StarCraft novel Twilight[2]
  • The novel was originally simply titled Arthas. However, this was changed to Arthas: Rise of the Lich King as the latter subtitle would tie in well with the release of Wrath of the Lich King.[5]

References

 
  1. ^ 2008-19-07 When ā€œHorribleā€ is ā€œWonderfulā€. Christie Golden. Accessed on 2008-23-07
  2. ^ a b 2008-12-09, Projects Updates #2: The Dark Templar Trilogy and Arthas. Christie Golden. Accessed on 2008-13-09
  3. ^ a b c d e f 2009-02-22, Review: World of Warcraft: Arthas, Rise of the Lich King. Blizzplanet. Accessed on 2009-02-23
  4. ^ http://www.blizzplanet.com/?act=News&id=2751
  5. ^ a b 2008-16-10, Blizzcon 2008: World of Warcraft: Arthas, Rise of the Lich King. Blizzplanet. Accessed on 2008-17-10
  6. ^ 2008-25-08, Project Updates #1: The Dancers Series. Christie Golden. Accessed on 2008-30-08

External links

External link Books.SimonAndSchuster.com World of Warcraft: Arthas Rise of the Lich King
External link Amazon.com World of Warcraft: Stormrage (Paperback)


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