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In Wrath of the Lich King, the first chapter, The Curse of Ner'zhul, brings us back to the beginning. Here is a summary:
Once there was an orc Shaman elder named Ner'zhul, greatly revered as a spiritual leader of all orcs. A powerful demon named Kil'jaeden tricked him and made him lead the Orcs towards corruption. He was also tricked into creating the Horde. In the end, however, Ner'zhul's conscience stopped him from surrendering his people to the Burning Legion. Because of this, Kil'jaeden punished him by wreaking havoc to his body and soul. There was no relief for Ner'zhul until Kil'jaeden offered him a final chance: be the Legion's servant or experience eternal agony. Nerz'zhul chose the first offer and he became reborn as the Lich King.
The Curse of Ner'zhul continued as he became forever bound to a magical armor and the rune blade Frostmourne. He was sealed in ice and was cast into Azeroth, settleing in the desolated land of Northrennd. From Ner'zhul's Frozen Throne, he managed to enslave the Nerubians, spider creatures which are fierce in battle. Far from being loyal to Kil'jaeden, Ner'zhul already had plans for freedom. He managed to make a crack on his frozen prison and was able to slip Frostmourne through it, using his minions, he sent the blade away, hoping that is would lure a powerful warrior who would become the vessel of his spirit.
While waiting for his champion, Ner'zhul fulfilled his master's wishes. As Lich King, Ner'zhul's duty was to create a plague that would destroy all humanity and would enslave the dead to the Burning Legion. To hasten the plague's contagion, he was able to get the services of a powerful magician and mage named Kel'Thuzad, whose purpose was to help spread the contagion. Kel'Thuzad then recruited people whom he called the Cult of Damned who were carriers of the plague. These humans then spread the plague throughout Lordaeron. In this way, the Curse of Ner'zhul also became the curse of the world. Kel'Thuzad was happy seeing the success of his mission in the army of undead he created. He called them the Scourge. And with the Lich King's command, they will truly bring destruction and desolation to the world.
Thus ends the first chapter of the WOTLK expansion. It is surely enough to stimulate and draw the players who have been waiting for this expansion for a long time, and having a good guide will greatly help you with your game! Tune in for the next chapter!
