Prince Tortheldrin

Prince Tortheldrin is an elite night elf found in Dire Maul West. He is initially, but turns upon the death of Immol'thar.

''After the Well of Eternity's destruction, Prince Tortheldrin maintained control over the surviving Shen'dralar by imprisoning a demon in the ruins of Eldre'Thalas and letting his subjects siphon its strength. The exposure to demonic power twisted Tortheldrin's mind, and when the creature faltered, the prince ordered the deaths of many of his vassals so only he and his most fanatical followers would be left to enjoy the corrupt energy.''

Prince Tortheldrin was a loyal servant to Queen Azshara, a Shen'dralar and the leader of the ancient night elven city Eldre'Thalas known today as Dire Maul.

After the destruction of the Well of Eternity many Highborne slipped into lethargy. So it came to pass that Prince Tortheldrin ordered the building of pylons. These pylons should create a force field that could imprison the mighty demon Immol'thar. To feed their hunger for magic the Shen'dralar learned quickly the skill of siphoning the demonic energies of Immol'thar. The energies were used to grant immortality to these Highborne elves. This happened around the time of the exile of Highborne led by Dath'Remar Sunstrider, 7,300 years BDP.

1,200 years before the opening of the Dark Portal, the powers that imprisoned Immol'thar and controlled the pylons began to wane. So Prince Tortheldrin decided to kill some Highborne to maintain his source of unlimited power. At some point, he also killed Illyanna Ravenoak, her pet bear Ferra, and the elf Telmius Dreamseeker. He used his demonic power to bind Illyanna's spirit to her body.

The only way of killing the prince is to destroy the guardians surrounding the pylons to lower the force field. When this is done, destroy Immol'thar. With the Prince's power greatly reduced, you may attack and end him.

In Year 25, the Horde raided Dire Maul and banished its source of corruption, Immol'thar, back into the Twisting Nether. The prince personally rallied his followers and attacked the Horde, only to be killed by them.

Two years later, Mordent Evenshade now leads the Highborne Shen'dralar who have recently rejoined the night elves in Darnassus and started to train them as mages.

• The Madness Within

''For 10,000 years I have ruled this kingdom. In that time, I have heard many fascinating tales from those that would walk the hallowed grounds of the House of Shen'dralar.''

• When talking to him before angering him:

''As I am bound to this place, I often exchange stories with visitors. Do you have a story for me or perhaps you would like to hear a story?''

• After killing Immol'thar:
• yell

• Corrupted Remembrance - Ashbringer Hidden Artifact Appearance

Ah, yes. I had heard of Nefarian's demise, but it is indeed a treat to see his grisly end firsthand. Were I not stuck in these halls I might pay his lair a visit.

Perhaps one day.

As for my end of our agreement, the tale of the Ashbringer is one of my favorites, of course.

<The Prince glances at your weapon and smiles.>

But it would seem you are familiar with that particular tale.

A human mage gave me a copy of that book many years ago. He kept trying to convince me to help him, going on about something to do with fighting fire with fire.

I cannot leave this place, as you know, so that was the last I saw of the strange fellow. He went off to reunite with his allies, I presume.

You are not the first to inquire about this book, however, I wonder...

• Alliance

She was a dwarf If I am not mistaken - and I am not often mistaken.

She came here with a copy of that very book, just as you have today, but had no proof of the black drake's death, and so my lips remained sealed. She was quite eager to learn about the Ashbringer's whereabouts.

Perhaps if you found her, she might be able to enlighten you further.

He was a Tauren If I am not mistaken - and I am not often mistaken.

• Horde

He came here with a copy of that very book, just as you have today, but had no proof of the black drake's death, and so my lips remained sealed. He was quite eager to learn about the Ashbringer's whereabouts.

Perhaps if you found him, he might be able to enlighten you further.

• Tortheldrin was implied to have known the location of Ashbringer before Naxxramas was implemented. Furthermore, the Shen'dralar Zealots believed that if someone would defeat Nefarian and tell the tale to Tortheldrin, he would reveal Ashbringer's location, as Tortheldrin had a great interest in Blackwing Lair.
• Despite being confirmed as deceased by Chronicle, in Legion, Tortheldrin is sought out by the new Highlord of the Silver Hand in order to learn about a book concerning the Ashbringer. Tortheldrin directed them to Alexia Ironknife / Bardu Sharpeye. This is likely just a reference.

Due to his combination of spells, he could be considered a battle mage.