Blood-Queen Lana'thel

Blood-Queen Lana'thel is the leader of the San'layn, a sect of blood elves who were raised in undeath by the Lich King.

Background
Following the destruction of their homeland, the determined blood elves began to regroup and rebuild. It was during this time that the battle-hardened warrior Lana'thel stumbled upon Quel'Delar, and soon afterward the greatest opportunity to use the blade presented itself: Prince Kael'thas Sunstrider raised an army and combined forces with Illidan Stormrage, who led them north to Icecrown on a mission to destroy the Lich King. Lana'thel readily followed her prince with one thought in mind -- revenge against the Scourge -- but only tragedy awaited her.

In the icy hills of Northrend, Arthas ultimately defeated Illidan and Kael'thas, and the expedition's few survivors were scattered across the frozen wastes. One by one the Lich King sought out those who had challenged him, and Lana'thel found herself cornered. Using Quel'Delar, she struck at him with all her might... but Frostmourne's evil powers overwhelmed her. Through his blade, the Lich King chose Lana'thel to serve him in undeath as blood-queen of the San'layn, a group responsible for overseeing the Scourge's operations across Azeroth.

Blood-Queen Lana'thel eagerly carried out her new duties, but every time she looked at her blade, maddening anger would swell within her as she remembered her former life. She could not afford such distractions, and with a scream that echoed throughout Icecrown, she shattered Quel'Delar and flung the fractured pieces as far as she could.

Icecrown Citadel
Lana'thel now makes her home in the Crimson Hall of Icecrown Citadel. She is protected by Keleseth, Taldaram, and Valanar, who she revived after they were defeated in Utgarde Keep, Ahn'kahet, and Naxxanar (respectively).

Cutscene at Quel'Delar's Rest
Lana'thel makes an appearance at Quel'Delar's Rest, just south of the Argent Tournament Grounds in Icecrown, giving background information on the epic sword:


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 * Blood-Queen Lana'thel freezes the war mages and sentinels surrounding the sword.
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 * While Blood-Queen Lana'thel speaks, images of what she talks about appear just north of the blade.
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 * Blood-Queen Lana'thel walks north and kneels down to inspect the image of Thalorien.
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 * The freeze fades and Blood-Queen Lana'thel appears to cast some spell on Quel'Delar, disappearing once again.


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