Hearthstone's next expansion, Knights of the Frozen Throne, takes us to Northrend, the northernmost continent in the world of Azeroth. At the deepest point there stands a steel fortress: Icecrown Fortress, in which sits one of the most representative figures in the entire history of Warcraft: the Lich King Arthas.
Icecrown Citadel in World of Warcraft
For those new to Hearthstone who don’t know the background story of Warcraft, today I will take you to take a first look at this bone-chilling fortress.
After all, in the upcoming "Knights of the Frozen Throne", you will be able to challenge 8 adventure missions for free - the new single-player content of "Hearthstone". After the prologue, you will engage in a life-and-death struggle with the most powerful enemy in Icecrown Citadel, and finally stand in front of the Lich King himself for the ultimate showdown!
"World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King" animated CG
Icecrown Citadel is located in the continent of Northrend, located on the largest glacier in the world in Azeroth - Icecrown Glacier. The entire castle was built around the Frozen Throne, and sitting on the Frozen Throne was the Lich King Arthas, who was fused with Ner'zhul's soul. Here the Lich King uses his will to control the Scourge throughout Northrend.
The Frozen Throne in World of Warcraft
Kil'jaeden returned the icy vessel containing Ner'zhul's soul to the world of Azeroth. The hard crystal streaked across the night sky, fell into the desolate and cold continent of Northrend, and was buried in the bottomless Ice Crown Glacier. The ice shell that trapped Ner'zhul's soul was twisted by the huge energy burst from the impact of its own impact on the surface, forming a throne, and Ner'zhul's vengeful soul was attached to this throne.
Imprisoned in the Frozen Throne, the first Lich King: Ner'zhul.
In World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, the interior of Icecrown Citadel is vast and majestic. Not only does it have multiple dangerous areas, but the leaders guarding each area are also extremely powerful.
"World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King" Icecrown Citadel interior art
As the base camp of the Lich King, Icecrown Citadel is divided into three areas around the Frozen Throne standing in the middle, namely:
Frostwing Halls - Sindragosa
In the Frostwing Halls, warriors fought alongside the Ashen Inquisitors, advancing towards the lair of the deadly frost dragon Sindragosa, who, with the help of the vrykul of Ymirheim, continued to strengthen her offspring. . Continuing forward, the heroes will encounter Valisseria. Dreamwalker, this captured green dragon was used as a test subject by the Scourge.
Disaster Factory——Professor Putrside
The Scourge Factory houses the most bizarre experiments in the history of the Scourge. In this wing you will face two new types of abominations, Rotgut and Rotface, who are tasked with protecting their evil creator, Professor Putricide.
Bloody Hall——Queen Lana'thel
The Blood Hall is stationed with the leaders of the Salayin clan, the undead blood elves who are responsible for monitoring the Scourge's operations in Azeroth. The blood elves' princes Varanaar, Keleses and Tal'daram were resurrected as undead by the Lich King as revenge for protecting Queen Lana'thel.
(Note: The above content is all about Icecrown Citadel in "World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King".)
But before you step into the core area of Icecrown Citadel, you will first face the challenge of Lord Malogar, the gatekeeper. He will also be the first boss you encounter in the "Knights of the Frozen Throne" adventure mission. .
Lord Malogar in World of Warcraft
Lord Malogar is the gatekeeper of Icecrown Citadel, built by the Lich King himself from the bones of a thousand creatures he defeated. Armed with a huge scythe, he pronounced death sentences on those who dared to invade. He is the first test that countless warriors who want to challenge the Lich King must face.
I wonder if the players of "World of Warcraft" are still impressed by this boss? So what challenges will we face in "Hearthstone"? Let us look forward to the arrival of "Knights of the Frozen Throne"!