Bolvar Fordragon
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 Highlord Bolvar Fordragon
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| Gender | Male
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| Level | ?? (Boss)
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| Character class | Paladin[1][2] |
| Health | 1,055,700
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| Affiliation | |
| Occupation | Highlord of the Alliance, Regent of Stormwind, Master of Fordragon Hold |
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| Status | Imprisoned by the Scourge |
Highlord Bolvar Fordragon was a venerated warrior of the Alliance and served as Regent of Stormwind following the disappearance of King Varian Wrynn. Upon Varian's return, Fordragon commanded the defense of Stormwind against a surprise Scourge attack, and afterwards led the armies of the Alliance to Northrend. In a bold manuever, his forces laid siege to Angrathar the Wrathgate, the rear entrance to the dread Icecrown Citadel. Thought to have been killed by the Blight unleashed on the combined Alliance-Horde army by Forsaken traitors, Bolvar was taken prisoner by the Scourge and held within Icecrown Citadel, where the Lich King attempts to break the spirit of the valiant warrior.
See also: Dragonblight NPCs
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History
Lord Bolvar was as stalwart and loyal of a soldier as they come, perhaps to a fault. While he did his best to look after Stormwind’s interests, he seemed to have fallen under the charm of the alluring Lady Katrana Prestor, much like many others in the kingdom. By deferring to her judgment, he had allowed for some crucial gaps in the defenses of human-controlled territory. He was one of the few who was aware that the true king of Stormwind, Varian Wrynn, was missing (and probably alive). This was one of the justifications for keeping most of Stormwind’s army centralized; Katrana had convinced Bolvar that the boy King, Anduin, would be the next target of whoever captured or killed the real King on his diplomatic mission. It was suspected that Varian was captured because his trip to Theramore signified an effort to make peace with the Horde, and a number of forces wished the fighting between the Alliance and the Horde to continue.[3]
Both Bolvar and Dranosh Saurfang, commander of the Horde's Kor'kron Vanguard, confront the Lich King himself, with both Alliance and Horde armies joined in battle. During the encounter, in which Saurfang falls to Frostmourne, an explosion rings out behind the Lich King, and out comes Grand Apothecary Putress. Announcing to the Scourge leader they have not forgotten, or forgiven him, a number of catapults move behind him, and launch an unprovoked attack on both Alliance and Horde forces. Bolvar orders his troops to fall back, but is eventually killed by the gas, the life sucked out of him, and his very body rotting before he finally dies. The Forsaken attack is considered by the Alliance to be outright treachery on the part of the Horde, giving King Varian — who had considered Bolvar a brother — a reason to purge the Horde from Lordaeron. Enraged, Varian leads Alliance forces in a battle for the Undercity to bring Putress to justice.
There is a dialogue between Korialstrasz and Alexstrasza after the Wrathgate event. Due to some players being able to speak Draconic, some players are able to read and translate the line of text that Alexstrasza says. The line of text reads:
- Alexstrasza: [Draconic] They must not discover the fate of the young paladin. Not yet.
Bolvar's shield is recovered by Alliance warriors at the behest of Alexstrasza and returned to King Varian in 
[74] Reborn From The Ashes.
Quests
World of Warcraft Trading Card Game
Highlord Bolvar Fordragon is featured in the TCG set Servants Of The Betrayer. The card image shows him fighting Onyxia's Elite Guards.
Quotes
- "Today, we celebrate this glorious victory!"[TCG src]
At Stormwind Keep:
- "It is a tragedy. I think... I believe that our kind is cursed. We are cursed to lose our greatest warriors; our most noble heroes; our most gifted scholars."
At Stormwind Harbor:
- "Our efforts in Lordaeron have been all for nought. Despite numerous setbacks, the Scourge remain unfazed. We must cut them off at the source."
- "The time draws near to sail for Northrend. I don't know what awaits us; only that our enemies are numerous and are eager for our slaughter."
- "But we cannot pursue any other path in good conscience. Azeroth depends on our vigilance."
Battle of Angrathar the Wrath Gate:
- Arthas! The blood of your father, of your people demands justice! Come forth coward, and answer for your crimes!
- You will pay for all the lives you've stolen, traitor!
In Icecrown Citadel - The Frozen Throne
- "NEVER! I... I will never... serve... you..."
Gallery
 Bolvar Fordragon in Stormwind Keep. |
 Highlord Bolvar Fordragon |
 Bolvar Fordragon in the comic series. |
 As seen in Wrath of the Lich King. |
Notes
- One of the visions in the Yogg-Saron encounter shows the Lich King, an "Immolated Champion" and a "Turned Champion". Showing the Immolated Champion in a model viewer, it seems like it would be Bolvar, while the Turned Champion is Dranosh Saurfang in death knight armor.
- Bolvar shares his last name with Mara Fordragon
