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Knights of the Ebon Blade
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'''Knights of the Ebon Blade''' is an organization of Death Knights who broke free from the control of The Lich King.
They become one of the major forces fighting the Scourge during Wrath of the Lich King.
Overview
The Knights of the Ebon Blade are known for:
- Death Knights
- former servants of the Lich King
- anti-Scourge warfare
- Icecrown operations
- dark magic
- military strength
Origins
Many members of the Ebon Blade were once champions raised into undeath by the Lich King.
They initially served the Scourge.
Breaking Free
During the Death Knight starting storyline, many Death Knights break free from the Lich King's control.
They then turn their strength against their former master.
Acherus
The organization is closely associated with:
Acherus serves as a major Death Knight stronghold.
Death Knights
The organization is primarily composed of:
These warriors use:
- runes
- runic power
- diseases
- dark magic
- plate armor
Icecrown Campaign
The Ebon Blade has a major presence in:
Its members conduct operations directly against the Scourge.
Shadow Vault
The:
becomes an important Ebon Blade location in Icecrown.
The Lich King
The Ebon Blade has a deeply personal reason to oppose:
Its members were once controlled by him.
Alliance with the Argent Crusade
The Knights of the Ebon Blade cooperate with:
during the larger campaign against the Scourge.
Ashen Verdict
During the Icecrown Citadel campaign, members of the Argent Crusade and Ebon Blade are connected through:
Icecrown Citadel
The organization plays an important role in the events surrounding:
Death Knight Players
For Death Knight players, the Ebon Blade represents a major part of class identity and lore.
See Death Knight.
Ebon Blade on FrozenThrone
The Knights of the Ebon Blade remain an important faction for Death Knight players and Icecrown progression on FrozenThrone.