Why was Illidan Jailed?
Illidan was jailed for 10,000 years because he was found guilty of reprehensible crimes, including attacking his fellow kin and creating a forbidden fount of power, and was subsequently imprisoned under the watchful eyes of the night elf wardens, led by Maiev Shadowsong. This punishment was a direct result of his actions, which were deemed unacceptable by the night elf community, and he was sentenced to be forever imprisoned beneath the earth.
Illidan’s History and Crimes
Illidan’s crimes were a culmination of his desire for power and his willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals, which ultimately led to his downfall and imprisonment.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What bad things did Illidan do?
Illidan made a pact with the Legion to secure the entrance of its leader, Sargeras, into Azeroth, largely by the energy of the Well of Eternity; this act earned Illidan the nickname of “Betrayer”.
2. Was Illidan good or bad?
Illidan is a hero with the best intentions, to save Azeroth from the Burning Legion he sacrificed everything he had in order to prevent the Burning Legion’s Victory.
3. What was Illidan doing in the Black Temple?
Convinced that Kil’Jaeden would seek revenge for his failure and that Azeroth itself fall victim to another Legion invasion, Illidan declared himself Lord of Outland and began creating a Fel Orc army under the Black Temple.
4. Why did Malfurion hate Illidan?
In TFT campaign Malfurion openly fights against Illidan, but that’s because he thinks Tyrande died because of him.
5. Why Did We Fight Illidan In The Burning Crusade?
Illidan was fought in the Burning Crusade because he had become a powerful demon hunter and was wielding immense power, making him a threat to the people of Azeroth.
6. How was Illidan imprisoned for 10,000 years?
Though Illidan fought against the Burning Legion’s forces, he was put on trial for his reprehensible crimes—notable for attacking his fellow kin and creating a forbidden fount of power.
7. Why did the Naga follow Illidan?
Illidan had the potential to be very useful, and the Old Gods had sent the naga to make sure his campaign against the Lich King succeeded.
8. Why did Kael Thas betray Illidan?
Kel’Thas was a bit blinded by his pursuit to help his people, and after he saw that Illidan is descending into madness, he decided to ditch him and go on his own path.
9. 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 set in their place that allowed Illidan to see all forms of magic.
10. Why is Illidan holding a skull?
It’s a skull that the orc warlock Gul’dan used for his warlock stuff, which turned Felwood into Felwood, corrupted the furbolgs, and was used by Illidan to gain power and knowledge.
11. Who is stronger Illidan or Arthas?
If you would go back in time 30 minutes, Illidan would have wiped the floor with level 5 Arthas, but with the power of the Lich King, Arthas was able to stave off defeat long enough to fight Illidan on better terms.
12. Why is Maiev obsessed with Illidan?
Maiev is loyal to her comrades and determined to ensure they come to no harm, her fury at Illidan was originally motivated by her disapproval of his actions.
13. Who is more powerful Arthas or Illidan?
Because Ner’zhul was feeding power into him, Arthas was technically more powerful than Illidan at that point, but Arthas’s victory was not as obvious as it was in that cutscene at the end of Frozen Throne.
14. How did Illidan survive Frostmourne?
While no one knew it at the time, Illidan, as a demon, would simply have been regenerated in the Twisting Nether by Argus’ power.
15. How did Arthas turn evil?
He was once a paladin of the Silver Hand and the crown prince of Lordaeron, but he was corrupted by the cursed blade Frostmourne in a bid to save his people, and later became the Lich King, one of the most prominent antagonists in Warcraft lore.