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Death Knights are the icy, undead warriors of Warcraft. They fight with glowing runeblades, and they started out as brave knights before the Lich King got hold of them.

World of Warcraft Death Knights

Physical Description: Death Knights wear heavy armour covered in runes that glow a cold blue. Their eyes glow frosty blue too, and their skin shows the marks of what happened to them. They carry runeblades and use the powers of frost, blood and unholy magic, so they look like a knight and a ghost rolled into one.

History: Death Knights come from the Third War. The Lich King, who was created by the Burning Legion, wanted a bigger army of undead. So he raised fallen heroes, once brave knights of the Alliance and the Horde, and bound them to his command. The most famous of them is Arthas Menethil, the prince who became the Lich King's champion and a big part of Warcraft III and Wrath of the Lich King.

In World of Warcraft you can play as a Death Knight who has broken free of the Lich King. These knights set out to win back their honour and choose their own path. The class arrived with the Wrath of the Lich King expansion.

Several notable Death Knights have played significant roles in World of Warcraft's narrative, each contributing to the dark and captivating lore surrounding these formidable undead warriors. Here are descriptions of some of the most well-known Death Knights:

1. Arthas Menethil (The Lich King): Arthas, formerly a prince of Lordaeron, became the infamous Lich King after succumbing to the corrupting influence of Frostmourne. He led the Scourge in a devastating campaign and served as the primary antagonist in Warcraft III and the Wrath of the Lich King expansion.
2. Thassarian: Originally a knight of Lordaeron, Thassarian was resurrected as a Death Knight by the Lich King. In World of Warcraft, players encounter him as a significant character in the Death Knight starting area, and he later plays a role in Northrend during the Wrath of the Lich King expansion.
3. Koltira Deathweaver: Once a Thassarian's ally, Koltira Deathweaver is another prominent Death Knight. His story becomes intertwined with Thassarian's, showcasing the internal conflicts within the Death Knight ranks.
4. Darion Mograine: Darion, son of the legendary Alexandros Mograine, was one of the original Death Knights created by the Lich King. Players first encounter him as an antagonist in the Death Knight starting area, and he later becomes a crucial ally in the fight against the Scourge.
5. Nazgrim: General Nazgrim, originally an orc warrior, met his tragic end during the Siege of Orgrimmar. However, he was resurrected as a Death Knight in the service of the Lich King. Players encounter him as an ally in Icecrown Citadel.
6. Acherus Deathcharger: While not a Death Knight character per se, the Acherus Deathcharger is a unique and iconic mount associated with Death Knights. It's a skeletal steed that embodies the dark aesthetic of the Death Knight class.

These Death Knights, whether players or non-player characters, have left a lasting impact on World of Warcraft's storyline, contributing to the game's overall narrative of redemption, sacrifice, and the struggle against the forces of darkness.