Why is Sylvanas undead?
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Sylvanas is undead because she was murdered by Arthas Menethil and then raised as an incorporeal banshee in his service as punishment for hindering his invasion, with her soul being ripped back to the mortal plane and her body becoming a corporeal undead creature after she succeeded in repossessing her corpse using her banshee abilities. The Valk’yr ritual also played a significant role in her current state of undeath, which is different from the standard Forsaken “rebirth” and has granted her unconventional abilities as a Banshee Queen.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Sylvanas’ Past
- How did Sylvanas become undead?: Sylvanas became undead when she was killed by Arthas Menethil and raised as an incorporeal banshee in his service, and later, she was able to repossess her corpse, becoming a corporeal undead creature.
- Why is Sylvanas dead?: Sylvanas is dead because she was murdered by Arthas Menethil when she led a doomed resistance against his invasion.
- What was Sylvanas before she died?: Before she died, Sylvanas was a high elf ranger-general of Silvermoon.
About Sylvanas’ Current State
- Is Sylvanas still undead?: Yes, Sylvanas is still undead, and her current state of undeath is a result of the Valk’yr ritual.
- Why isn’t Sylvanas rotting?: Sylvanas is not rotting because her current state of undeath is a result of the Valk’yr ritual, which is different from the standard Forsaken “rebirth”.
- Is Sylvanas a night elf or blood elf?: Sylvanas is a high elf, but she has had retextured Night Elf and Blood Elf models in the game.
About Sylvanas’ Relationships
- Who is Sylvanas in love with?: Sylvanas is in love with Nathanos, and their love for each other has only grown deeper in death.
- Did Nathanos love Sylvanas?: Yes, Nathanos loves Sylvanas, and she became the only thing that mattered to him in death.
About Sylvanas’ Powers and Abilities
- How powerful is Sylvanas?: Sylvanas is extremely powerful as a Banshee, with abilities such as peering through the spiritual realm, becoming incorporeal, and controlling the bodies of others.
- What kind of undead is Sylvanas?: Sylvanas is a banshee, a type of undead creature that is able to manipulate the spiritual realm.
About the Story and Lore
- Why did Sylvanas turn evil?: Sylvanas turned evil because of the war between the Alliance and Horde, and she was attempting to defend her people with a pre-emptive strike.
- What happens to Anduin?: Anduin is taken hostage by Sylvanas Windrunner as part of her plan with Zovaal the Jailer, and he later has his will Dominated by Zovaal’s influence.
- Who leads the undead after Sylvanas?: Lilian Voss is the interim-leader of the Forsaken after Sylvanas deserted them.
About the Game and Controversies
- What is the Sylvanas controversy?: The Sylvanas controversy refers to the allegations of sexual harassment against Alex Afrasiabi, the writer of Sylvanas’ story after Wrath of the Lich King.
- Who killed Arthas?: Arthas was killed by a band of adventurers led by Tirion Fordring, who stormed his fortress and defeated him in battle.