Tichondrius: dreadlord of the Burning Legion

◆Nathrezim in the Legion's service

Dreadlords are cunning vampiric demons and masters of intrigue. Kil'jaeden tasked them with watching the Lich King and his Scourge so the undead would serve the Legion's plans. Tichondrius was the eldest among them.

◆Mentor of Arthas

After Arthas took Frostmourne and slew his father, Tichondrius became his handler. He directed the death knight against Quel'Thalas and Dalaran to clear the way for Archimonde.

◆The Skull of Gul'dan

In Kalimdor Tichondrius seized the Skull of Gul'dan — an artifact of immense demonic power. With it the demons began to poison the ancient forest north of Ashenvale.

◆Slain by Illidan

Freed from his prison, Illidan consumed the Skull's power, took on a demonic form and killed Tichondrius in a duel. But the corruption soaking the forest never faded.

◆Felwood in WoW Classic

The whole Felwood zone (levels 48–55) bears the marks of Tichondrius's deeds: poisoned streams, fel taint, demons in Jaedenar and Shadow Hold. Players cleanse the forest in Cenarion Circle quests and gather corrupted plants there.

◆Why it matters

Tichondrius ties the Scourge and the Legion into a single conspiracy and explains why a whole Kalimdor zone looks dead. He is an important part of Third War lore.

◆Related articles

• Nathrezim
• Felwood
• Skull of Gul'dan
• Illidan Stormrage
• Scourge

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