History of Invincible from WoWWiki:

Invincible was the steed of Arthas Menethil, both in life and death. He was the skeletal steed that Arthas rode throughout Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos and Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne.

Invincible was born to the mare Brightmane on the Balnir Farmstead in Tirisfal Glades, in the winter of the year Stormwind fell. Prince Arthas, then nine years old, was present when he was born, and was given the horse by the Balnir family, who bred horses used by the royal family. The horse had a white coat, different from the usual Balnir stock, which normally had gray coats. Arthas had considered naming the horse “Snowfall” or “Starlight”, but in the informal tradition of Lordaeron knights and nobles naming their steeds after a quality (Uther’s was “Steadfast”, King Terenas’ “Courageous”), he named the colt “Invincible”.

Ten years later in winter, before Arthas was inducted into the Knights of the Silver Hand, Arthas’ exertion in the numbing cold resulted in a crippling injury to his beloved Invincible. Too far from help and unable to heal the stricken horse, Arthas was forced to kill him in order to relieve his pain. He was buried on the grounds of the Balnir Farmstead at Arthas’ request. Invincible’s death was one of the events that inspired Arthas to become a paladin.

After the fall of Lordaeron years later, Arthas – now a death knight – ran directly from Lordaeron after murdering his father, to the Balnir Farmstead where Invicible was buried. With the power of Frostmourne, Arthas resurrected the horse as his undead steed. Now fully living up to his name, Invincible could become a spectre and disappear, to be resummoned by Arthas at any time.

During the Scourge’s siege on the Sunwell, Anasterian Sunstrider confronted Arthas in single combat, severing Invincible’s forelegs with his runeblade, Felo’melorn, to dismount him. Witnessing Invincible’s injuries brought on a surge of memories and sent Arthas into a rage, during which he shattered Felo’melorn and struck down Anasterian. This time, however, Arthas was able to necromantically repair the injuries. It is likely that Invincible still serves as his master’s steed, even after Arthas became the new Lich King, though Sindragosa has also been referred to as his mount.

Music made by Blizzard, Pictures I got from www.deviantart.com and Blizzard fanarts Community. Video made by me.

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34 COMMENTS

  1. I remember playing the campaign without really knowing Arthas or The lore. And the atmosphere in the campaign was this song exactly…. I kept thinking Jesus Christ how much damage can this guy cause…. How much death and destruction he brought in this game. I was doubting that he could be stopped at all. So the sadness in the song to me represents just how much he hurt and betrayed his people and his friends… Who loved him believed in him.. try to stop him try to guide him… And forgave him no matter what. And in return he just gave them more rage more anger for absolutely no reason. And kept trinkets of them as trophies in his chest including Sylvanas blood.
    In the game when I first played the expansion I remember feeling like the weight was lifted off my shoulders after we killed him in a raid. Not only was it heavy and difficult but it felt like a dark cloud had lifted. I am sure as a character he felt the same because no one could possibly be fully okay with caring that much darkness in their heart. He had so much corruption and darkness in him that even in death all he could see was darkness. And that just says it all.
    With that said I don't believe that blizzard did him Justice, I don't believe the writing was good on there and therefore it made it look like he was a victim which he wasn't. I don't believe we got nearly enough cutscenes and the story of him. And I believe that his death and not pathetic 2 minutes scene was the shittiest thing they could come up with. They should have at least let us follow him in the mall to see what happens to him and his soul. That's just all I had to say.

  2. I think people are so eager to defend arthas and justify his actions because there is this strong belief system that if someone is a prince then they must be great they must be just they must be Noble and they must be good. And here's a plot twist – that is not true. Because princes and princesses kings and queens are also human and they too have a shadow side and they too have a choice whether to act on that shadow side or not. In this case this Prince chose to act on his shadow side and become a Shadow King. I think people need to accept that kings and queens can be corrupt as well.

  11. And the legacy of arthas ended in the most insulting, disrespectful and lame way possible in Shadowland.
    Its crazy how things can go to shit in 12 years.

  29. The theme for ANY trusty, reliable, animal companion…. You gave everything you had, and you deserve nothing less. Your valor and stalwart deeds will never be forgotten.

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