Independent undead are undead who maintain their own free will. Not all undead from Azeroth fall under the auspices of the Scourge. Some undead resisted the command of the Lich King or his minions, while others arose through individual circumstances. Although they have no direct ties to the Scourge, such monsters are no less dangerous.^{MoM 132} Despite being free of the Lich King's influence, some independent undead still choose to serve the Lich King.^{M&M ?}