Note: While no official Blizzard expansion or campaign bears this exact title, "Curse of the Forsaken" is a widely used fan-concept name and a thematic summary of the post-RoC and post-TFT storyline focusing on Sylvanas Windrunner and the birth of the Forsaken. This article covers that era and popular custom campaigns. For many Warcraft III players, the story of Arthas Menethil ended with his ascension as the Lich King. But for the Forsaken, the nightmare had just begun. The fan-dubbed "Curse of the Forsaken" — whether referring to custom campaigns or the canonical post- The Frozen Throne lore — is the haunting tale of how the undead broke their shackles and claimed Lordaeron as their own. The Curse Defined: Freedom Through Damnation After the Battle of Mount Hyjal, the Burning Legion was defeated. However, the Scourge remained scattered across the Eastern Kingdoms. When the Lich King’s power began to wane (due to Illidan’s spell on the Frozen Throne), many undead suddenly regained their free will. Among them was the former ranger-general of Silvermoon: Sylvanas Windrunner .