 Thoras Trollbane | |
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| Title | King |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Human (Undead) |
| Class | Frost Death knight, formerly Warrior |
| Reaction | Alliance Horde |
| Affiliation(s) | Knights of the Ebon Blade, Four Horsemen |
| Former affiliation(s) | Kingdom of Stromgarde, Alliance of Lordaeron |
| Occupation | Champion of the Ebon Blade, Member of the Four Horsemen; formerly King of Stromgarde |
| Location | Various Locations |
| Status | Active (Undead) |
| Relative(s) |
Ignaeus (ancestor) Liam (father)[1] Galen (son) Danath (nephew) |
- "I failed my kingdom and my people… I will not fail our world as well."
Thoras Trollbane was the warrior king of the human Kingdom of Stromgarde.[2][3][4] He was a founding member the Alliance of Lordaeron during the Second War. Years later he withdrew from the Alliance due to disagreements with his friend King Terenas. Thoras was ultimately murdered by his son, Galen, who sought the throne of Stromgarde for himself.[5]
Biography
Thoras Trollbane was a natural born warrior. His people's lands were in the heart of troll-populated areas, and so being ready for battle was simply a way of life. Due to this, he is easily the largest and physically the strongest human king in the Alliance.[6] Thoras was a man of few words only speaking those needed. However, his gruff exterior hid a very sharp mind.[7] This often gives him an advantage when dealing with arrogant men. Trollbane was an old friend of King Terenas Menethil of Lordaeron,[8] likely known each other ever since they were young[citation needed] and was his closest ally. Though their relationship soured after the war, they still respected each other greatly.[citation needed] Trollbane was also a rival and an enemy of King Perenolde of Alterac, leading the armies of Stromgarde into battle against the honorable General Hath of Alterac on more than one occasion.[9] He wielded a mighty axe into battle during the siege of Lordaeron but he was also known to wield the dreaded sword Trol'kalar.[10]
The Second War
Lothar, Thoras Trollbane and Terenas during the Second War.
He was one of the human leaders who met at the councils to form the Alliance of Lordaeron.[3] Stromgarde was quick to join the Alliance, following the start of the Second War,[6] sending half of its standing army to the main Alliance forces,[11] for Trollbane felt that battle was to be had with the orcs in order to stop their threat. He was one of the first to agree to form the Alliance of Lordaeron.[6] Genn Greymane didn't want to form a combined army but Thoras and his friend Admiral Proudmoore accused him of cowardice so Greymane relented to form the Alliance.[12] Stromgarde had little chance to show its offensive capabilities, as half of their army (the one that didn't go with Lothar) was defending the North lands from the Horde's invasion through the dwarven realm of Khaz Modan: which the Old Horde led by the Blacktooth Grin had already expanded into.[13][14]
Stromgarde came under heavy assault and losses. They lost their island citadel of Tol Barad but continued to battle through. They tried to ambush Cho'gall and kill him but they failed.[15] The Horde managed to destroy a good deal of Trollbane's kingdom, and continued its march towards the elven kingdom of Quel'Thalas.[16]
During the Siege of Lordaeron, Trollbane personally led his surviving troops to cut the Horde reinforcements through the Alterac Mountains, rendezvousing with General Hath who confirmed Perenolde's betrayal and sent his troops to join Trollbane's in defending the mountain passes, and preventing the entire Horde from overwhelming Lordaeron's Capital City.[17] As the Alliance forces made their push to the south, Thoras sent a Stromgarde force under his nephew, Danath Trollbane, to retake Khaz Modan.[18]
After the War
Two years after the war ended, Thoras alongside other kings was present in Nethergarde. Back in Capital City, Thoras and Terenas were visited by the goblin Krix Wiklish who wanted to seal a deal with them. After the goblin left the two kings with Muradin Bronzebeard and Daval Prestor were discussing the matter of Alterac and Lord Perenolde.[19] Thoras was also then present in the Capital City's religion service.[20]
Following the destruction of Alterac after its deal with the Horde became known, Thoras Trollbane petitioned King Terenas to annex the eastern portion of Alterac's territory to Stromgarde in recognition of the latter's sacrifices and valor during the Second War.[21] Years later, he attended the ceremony in Stormwind where Arthas became a paladin.[20]
The Alliance Splinters
After the defeat of the orcs in the Second War, much of the Horde was wiped out and most surviving orcs were placed in internment camps. Trollbane, however, fervently disagreed with this policy, believing that the orcs were simply too dangerous to be kept alive. He argued with Terenas about this which was bitter for both as it was an argument between very close friends. In addition, the higher taxes, along with the high expense of maintaining and operating the numerous orc internment camps, led many leaders to believe that their kingdoms would be better off seceding from the Alliance. After the high elves left the Alliance, so did Gilneas and Stromgarde.[22] When Lordaeron refused to mass execute the orcs, a few years before the Third War, Trollbane sadly withdrew his support from the Alliance.[23]
At some point thereafter, Thoras was murdered by his son, Galen.[5] His body was laid to rest in his family tomb and he was succeeded as Stromgarde's ruler by the prince.
Legion
It is revealed that it was his own son Galen Trollbane who murdered him years before Stromgarde's fall.
Thoras Trollbane is sought out in his tomb, and raised as a member of the new Four Horsemen of the Ebon Blade. Feeling he's failed as both a father for his son's death and a king after learning of his kingdom's destruction, Thoras is convinced to fight for the Knights of the Ebon Blade.[5]
Locations
| Notable appearances | ||
|---|---|---|
| Location | Level range | Health range |
| Quest:The King Rises | 100 - 110 | 569,913 |
  [10-45] Champion: Thoras Trollbane
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102 - 110 | 1,848,873 |
| Acherus: The Ebon Hold
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110 | 4,157,068 |
Quotes
- "We honor your memory, nephew, and your sacrifice. Since the founding of our glorious empire, the path to valor has always been drenched with the blood of heroes." - dedication to his nephew, Danath, in the Valley of Heroes in Stormwind
- "That fool! What did he do, let them through?" - upon learning of the Horde's passing through Alterac
- "King! Bah. The word sits ill in my mouth. It's an outrage! He betrays us all, damn near destroys us, and this is all he gets? I say prison, if not outright execution!" - referring to Perenolde's house arrest after the Second War
- "These Knights of the Ebon Blade are a powerful order, Deathlord. That you command such respect amongst their ranks speaks to your accomplishments and leadership. During my life, I always fought to preserve my kingdom and people. But for my failure as a father, their blood now stains my hands. So, I will wash the failure from my hands with the blood of demons. The time has come for me to return to the fray. My sword is yours to command."[24]
- Greetings
- "This war will not be won with words."
- "We alone stand vigilant in the night."
- "I am ready."
- Farewell
- "Victory without sacrifice is only an illusion."
- "My heart still beats with the drums of war."
- "We do what the living cannot."
Trivia
- Thoras wrote the inscription on Danath's statue in the Valley of Heroes at Stormwind City.
- An unused NPC representing Thoras Trollbane as a normal human is situated in the same ID range as other legendary warriors presumably meant to appear in Skyhold. This, along with the original plan of Tirion Fordring being raised as one of the Four Horsemen, means that the idea of raising Thoras as one of them might have been a late addition to Legion's development cycle.
Speculation
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This article or section includes speculation, observations or opinions possibly supported by lore or by Blizzard officials. It should not be taken as representing official lore.
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The axe he wielded may have been the Trollbane.
Gallery
References
- ^ Ultimate Visual Guide
- ^ White Wolf. Alliance Player's Guide, 161. ISBN 9781588467737.
- ^ a b Rosenberg, Aaron. Tides of Darkness, 45. ISBN 978-1-4165-3990-2.
- ^ Blizzard Entertainment. Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness Manual, 29.
- ^ a b c Quest:The King Rises
- ^ a b c Rosenberg, Aaron. Tides of Darkness, 71, 72. ISBN 978-1-4165-3990-2.
- ^ Rosenberg, Aaron; Christie Golden. Beyond the Dark Portal, 97. ISBN 978-1-4165-5086-0.
- ^ Rosenberg, Aaron; Christie Golden. Beyond the Dark Portal, 21, 96. ISBN 978-1-4165-5086-0.
- ^ Rosenberg, Aaron. "Chapter Sixteen", Tides of Darkness. ISBN 978-1-4165-3990-2.
- ^ Quest:Trol'kalar
- ^ Rosenberg, Aaron. Tides of Darkness, 260. ISBN 978-1-4165-3990-2.
- ^ Rosenberg, Aaron. Tides of Darkness, 72. ISBN 978-1-4165-3990-2.
- ^ "Orc campaign: Tol Barad (WC2 Orc)", Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness. Blizzard Entertainment.
- ^ Blizzard Entertainment. Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness Manual, 43.
- ^ "Orc campaign: The Badlands (WC2 Orc)", Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness. Blizzard Entertainment. Badlands.
- ^ "Orc campaign: The Fall of Stromgarde", Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness. Blizzard Entertainment. Arathi Highlands.
- ^ Rosenberg, Aaron. Tides of Darkness, 266, 267. ISBN 978-1-4165-3990-2.
- ^ Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal manual
- ^ Beyond the Dark Portal
- ^ a b Arthas: Rise of the Lich King
- ^ Day of the Dragon
- ^ The Alliance Splinters
- ^ Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal manual, The Aftermath of the Second War
- ^ Quest:Champion: Thoras Trollbane
Patch changes
Patch 7.0.3 (2016-07-19): Added.
External links
| Preceded by: Liam Trollbane |
Position: Lord of House Trollbane |
Succeeded by: Galen Trollbane |
| Preceded by: Liam Trollbane |
Position: King of Stromgarde |
Succeeded by: Galen Trollbane |
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