Changes: The Ascension (WC3 Undead)

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This article contains lore taken from Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, the manuals, and/or official bonus maps.

The Ascension is the cinematic finale of Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne.

Quotes

Arthas Menethil is walking up the long, spiraling stairs of the Frozen Throne inside Icecrown Citadel. Voices from the memories of the past flood his mind as he ascends.

Uther: ...turn to bloodlust, we will become as vile as the orcs...

Uther: ...you are not my king yet, boy!...

Muradin Bronzebeard: ...forget this business! Lead your men home...

Uther: ...nor would I obey that command even if you were!...

Arthas: ...damn it, Uther! As your future king, I order you to purge this city...

Uther: ...have you lost your mind, Arthas?!...

Arthas: ...then I must consider this an act of treason...

Uther: ...and you've ground it to dust in a matter of days...

Muradin Bronzebeard: ...you lied to your men, and betrayed the mercenaries who fought for you! What's happening to you, Arthas?...

The Prophet: ...your young prince will find only death in the cold north...

Arthas finally reaches the Frozen Throne, where Ner'zhul's spirit is waiting for him.

Ner'zhul: Return the blade. Complete the circle. RELEASE ME FROM THIS PRISON!

Arthas cries out and shatters the Frozen Throne with one strike from Frostmourne. A terrifying howling sound is heard. The throne chamber itself begins to crumble. Ner'zhul's helm lands at Arthas' feet. Arthas picks it up and slowly dons it, his eyes closed. The helm fits perfectly. Arthas opens his eyes, revealing them to be glowing whitish-blue. He is now one with the Lich King.

The Lich King: Now, we are One!

A white blast of light engulfs everything. When it fades, all that is left of the throne chamber is the tall spiral of stairs leading to the Frozen Throne. The Lich King is sitting on his throne, silently lording over his domain.

Cinematic

The Ascension

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-The Ascension is the cinematic finale of Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne.
+{{Warcraft III}}
+'''The Ascension''' is the cinematic finale of ''[[Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne]]''.
+== Quotes ==
-''[[Arthas]] is walking up the long, spiraling stairs that lead to the Frozen Throne. Memories of the past flood his mind as he ascends.''
+''[[Arthas Menethil]] is walking up the long, spiraling stairs of the [[Frozen Throne]] inside [[Icecrown Citadel]]. Voices from the memories of the past flood his mind as he ascends.''
-'''[[Uther]]''': ...turn to bloodlust, we will become as vile as the orcs...
+'''[[Uther the Lightbringer|Uther]]:''' ...turn to bloodlust, we will become as vile as the [[orcs]]...
-'''Uther''': ...you are ''not'' my king yet, boy!...
+'''Uther:''' ...you are ''not'' my king yet, boy!...
-'''[[Muradin Bronzebeard]]''': ...forget this business! Lead your men home...
+'''[[Muradin Bronzebeard]]:''' ...forget this business! Lead your men [[Lordaeron|home...]]
-'''Uther''': ...nor would I obey that command even if you ''were''!...
+'''Uther:''' ...nor would I obey that command even if you ''were''!...
-'''Arthas''':  ...damn it, Uther! As your future king, I order you to purge this city...
+'''Arthas:''' ...damn it, Uther! As your future king, I order you to purge [[Stratholme|this city]]...
-'''Uther''':  ...have you lost your mind, Arthas?!...
+'''Uther:''' ...have you lost your mind, Arthas?!...
-'''Arthas''': ...then I must consider this an act of treason...
+'''Arthas:''' ...then I must consider this an act of treason...
-'''Uther''':  ...and you ground it to dust in a matter of days...
+'''Uther:''' ...and you've ground it to dust in a matter of days...
-'''Muradin Bronzebeard''':  ...you lied to your men, and betrayed the mercenaries who fought for you! What's happening to you, Arthas?...
+'''Muradin Bronzebeard:''' ...you lied to your men, and betrayed the mercenaries who fought for you! What's happening to you, Arthas?...
-'''The Prophet''':  ...your young prince will find only death in the cold north...
+'''[[Medivh|The Prophet]]:''' ...your young prince will find only death in [[Northrend|the cold north]]...
+''Arthas finally reaches the Frozen Throne, where [[Ner'zhul]]'s spirit is waiting for him.''
+'''[[Ner'zhul]]:''' Return [[Frostmourne|the blade]]. Complete the circle. RELEASE ME FROM [[Frozen Throne|THIS PRISON]]!
-''Arthas finally reaches the Frozen Throne, where Ner'Zhul's spirit is waiting for him.''
+''Arthas cries out and shatters the Frozen Throne with one strike from Frostmourne. A terrifying howling sound is heard. The throne chamber itself begins to crumble. Ner'zhul's helm lands at Arthas' feet. Arthas picks it up and slowly dons it, his eyes closed. The helm fits perfectly. Arthas opens his eyes, revealing them to be glowing whitish-blue. He is now one with the [[Lich King]].''
-'''Ner'zhul''':  Return the [[blade|Frostmourne]]. Complete the circle.  RELEASE ME FROM THIS PRISON!
+'''The Lich King:''' Now, we are One!
-''Arthas cries out and shatters the Frozen Throne with one strike from Frostmourne.  A terrifying wailing sound is heard. The throne chamber itself begins crumbling. Ner'zhul's helm lands at Arthas' feet.  Arthas picks it up and slowly dons it, his eyes closed.  The helm fits perfectly.  Arthas opens his eyes, revealing them to be glowing whitish-blue.  He is now one with the Lich King.''
+''A white blast of light engulfs everything. When it fades, all that is left of the throne chamber is the tall spiral of stairs leading to the Frozen Throne. The Lich King is sitting on his throne, silently lording over his [[Northrend|domain]].''
-'''The Lich King''': Now, we are One!
+== Cinematic ==
-''A white blast of light engulfs everything.  When it fades, all that is left of the throne chamber is the tall spiral of stairs leading to the Frozen Throne.  The Lich King is sitting on his throne, silently lording over his domain.''
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+[[Category:Campaign chapters]]