Who Jailed Illidan?
Illidan was imprisoned by his brother Malfurion and later jailed by Maiev Shadowsong, the leader of the night elf wardens, for his reprehensible crimes, including attacking his fellow kin and creating a forbidden fount of power. He was found guilty and was imprisoned under the watchful eyes of the night elf wardens, led by Maiev Shadowsong, for 10,000 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Illidan’s Imprisonment
- Who imprisoned Illidan for 10,000 years?: Illidan was imprisoned by his brother Malfurion and later jailed by Maiev Shadowsong for his reprehensible crimes.
- Why did Malfurion imprison Illidan?: Malfurion imprisoned Illidan because he had slipped into darkness after absorbing the energies of the demonic Skull of Gul’dan, becoming a demon.
- Who is the jailor of Illidan?: The jailor of Illidan is Warden Maiev Shadowsong, who played a key role in the battle against the Burning Legion during the War of the Ancients.
About Illidan’s Character and Abilities
- Is Illidan a good guy or bad guy?: Illidan is a morally ambiguous figure throughout the entire history of the franchise, but he tilts on the side of good.
- Why does Illidan wear a blindfold?: Illidan’s eyes were burned out by Sargeras, and two green flames were all that was left in his eyesockets, with the blindfold covering up the scars.
- How did Illidan survive Frostmourne?: Illidan, as a demon, would simply have been regenerated in the Twisting Nether by Argus’ power.
About Illidan’s Relationships and Interactions
- Why did the Naga follow Illidan?: The Naga followed Illidan because he had the potential to be very useful, and the Old Gods had sent them to make sure his campaign against the Lich King succeeded.
- Who is stronger than Illidan?: Arthas was massively bolstered by Ner’zhul before the battle of Icecrown, and Illidan and he were about as strong when they fought in Felwood.
- Why did Illidan lose his eyes?: Illidan’s eyes were burned out by Sargeras himself, despite still being beyond the portal, and orbs of mystic fire were set in their place.
About the Warcraft Universe and Lore
- Who corrupted Sargeras?: Nathrezim actually corrupting Sargeras, with a force that manipulates a titan into doing what it wants.
- Who is the most powerful god in Warcraft?: Sargeras was one of the Titan pantheon that scoured the universe in search of other world-souls.
- What did Illidan do to be imprisoned?: Illidan used the vials to create a new Well of Eternity, but was caught by his brother and sentenced to be forever imprisoned beneath the earth.
About Key Events and Battles
- Why did Akama betray Illidan?: Akama did nothing wrong, he tried to free Outland off a tyrant ruler, and he betrayed Illidan because he didn’t get his temple at once.
- Who defeated Sargeras?: Aegwynn emerged victorious with the help of the dragons, but defeat had been Sargeras’ plan all along, with his spirit entering her body.
- Who corrupted Sylvanas?: The Scourge eventually overwhelmed her forces, and Prince Arthas Menethil killed Sylvanas himself and raised her as an incorporeal banshee in his service.