Illidan -- A Hero From Warcraft 3 and WOW.

I'm sure Illidan is one the most powerful and attactive role in Warcraft 3 and World of Warcraft, at least he is my favorite role. In the official novels, his charecter is so vivid. We know he is so loving Tyrande and talented, but he doesn't end well. And he was gived a name -- the Betrayer. Who does he betray or was he betrayed?

Illidan's story arc was basically done when Arthas nearly killed him at the end of The Frozen Throne. Ever since then I think Illidan has devolved into a broken spirit, he failed his masters, and from what we know about patch 2.4, it appears that Kil'Jaeden had no real interest in trying to use Illidan again, as he seems to be putting much emphasis on the Blood Elves still loyal to Kael'thas to help him return to Azeroth.

Yet, Illidan's withdrawal from magic had taken it's toll on him. He left his companions and warned Azshara of Malfurion's plan. Malfurion and his allies soon attacked the Well, and in the midst of combat, Illidan procured an amount of the Well's water and disappeared. The Well was ruined, and the earth was ripped apart.

Illidan had powerful feelings for Tyrande Whisperwind, a novice priestess in the Sisters of Elune. Illidan so desired to impress Tyrande that he often acted without thinking, in particular in magic; he never realized that these displays weren't quite what the priestess was looking for in a mate. But while Illidan struggled to win her heart, none of them realized that the battle was over soon after it had begun; Tyrande had chosen Malfurion almost from the beginning. Xavius knew of this and used his power to darken Illidan's thoughts, convincing him that if Malfurion were to die, Illidan would no more have a rival for Tyrande's love. Finally the sight of Tyrande in the arms of his brother Malfurion shattered his final ties to the defenders.

But as a WOWer, we can know that his role ended in Black Temple. As far as Illidan's arch goes, remember, Illidan is THE demon hunter the same way his brother Malfurion is THE druid. Illidan is also the reason for the well of eternity and therefore considerably accountable for Azeroth's most recent confrontation with the Burning Legion. Kil'Jaeden leads the Burning Legion for Sargeras and is the lore's most powerful demon.