: The novel Arthas: Rise of the Lich King by Christie Golden provides a deeper psychological look at his motivations and inner turmoil [5, 29].
: He serves as the final raid boss of Icecrown Citadel in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion, where he is eventually defeated by Highlord Tirion Fordring [11]. Arthas – Das Spiel
: Upon returning to Lordaeron as a conqueror rather than a savior, Arthas murdered his father, King Terenas Menethil II, and oversaw the destruction of his own kingdom [8, 11]. : The novel Arthas: Rise of the Lich