Sir Zeliek
- For his pre-Wrath of the Lich King encounter, see Four Horsemen (Classic). For his strategy on the encounter, see Four Horsemen (tactics).
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| Gender | Male |
| Race | Human (Undead) |
| Class | Death knight (formerly paladin) |
| Affiliation(s) | Four Horsemen, Scourge |
| Former affiliation(s) | Knights of the Silver Hand, Alliance of Lordaeron |
| Occupation | Rider of the Four Horsemen |
| Location | Military Quarter, Naxxramas |
| Status | Killable |
Sir Zeliek is one of the Four Horsemen of Naxxramas. He was a paladin of the Order of the Silver Hand in life, so strong in his faith, that even in undeath the power of the Light still heeded his call, smiting his foes in battle.[1] Though his body was forced to obey Kel'Thuzad's commands, he managed to retain his sanity and morals despite his corruption. This makes him a tragic character, forced to slay what he once held dear in his heart against his will.
Background
Ashbringer
Following the Third War, Sir Zeliek witnessed the enslaving of Alexandros Mograine by Kel'Thuzad.[2] He later fought against the party Darion Mograine led into Naxxramas, begging them to turn around before it was too late. He eventually stabbed Brannigan Thundermaul in the back, asking for forgiveness as he did so. Before he died, Brannigan managed to strike Zeliek in the head, temporarily taking him out of the fight. When Zeliek stirred, the battle was over, and he was left alone to lament his cursed existence.[3]
World of Warcraft
Along with his fellow horsemen, Sir Zeliek stood in Naxxramas above Stratholme and oversaw the Military Quarter. They later fought the champions of the Alliance and Horde and the Argent Dawn assaulting the necropolis.[4]
Wrath of the Lich King
By the time of the war against the Lich King, it was revealed that Sir Zeliek survived his encounter in the Eastern Plaguelands, or was reanimated, and subsequently returned as one of the Four Horsemen in the newly relocated Naxxramas floating above the Dragonblight. They eventually fell a second time under the attack of the adventurers.[5]
Quotes
Ashbringer
- Leave, I beg you, while you still can!
- You know that I take no pleasure in this, Korth'azz.
- Forgive me, brother. This is not my choice. But you must die. The master commands it!
- When will it be over? When will I be released? How many more must I kill?
Naxxramas
- Intro
- Thane Korth'azz yells: To arms, ye roustabouts! We've got company!
- Sir Zeliek yells: Invaders! Cease this foolish venture at once! Turn away while you still can!
- Lady Blaumeux yells: Come, Zeliek, do not drive them out. Not until we've had our fun!
- Baron Rivendare yells: Enough prattling. Let them come. We shall grind their bones to dust.
- Lady Blaumeux yells: I do hope they stay long enough for me to... introduce myself.
- Sir Zeliek yells: Perhaps they will come to their senses... and run away as fast as they can.
- Thane Korth'azz yells: I've heard enough a' yer snivelin'! Shut your flytrap before I shut it for ye'!
- Baron Rivendare yells: Conserve your anger. Harness your rage. You will all have outlets for your frustrations soon enough.
- Taunt
- Do not continue! Turn back while there's still time!
- Flee, before it's too late!
- Aggro
- I have no choice but to obey!
- Killing a player
- Forgive me!
- Death
- It is... as it should be.
Trivia
- Zeliek is voiced by Dave Kosak.
- An unused NPC representing a modern version of Sir Zeliek was added roughly at the same time as matching versions of the three other original Horsemen, all presumably meant to appear in World of Warcraft: Legion. He and these other NPCs didn't make it out of the Legion alpha stage. See Original intent in Legion.
- He's possibly analogous to the Horseman of Conquest, one of two most popular interpretations of the 'White Horse', who's depicted as a glamorous and regal figure in shining armor. This is further confirmed in Hearthstone by himself's card - Zeliek, Conquestrider, generated by Rivendare, Warrider, from the Return to Naxxramas mini-set for the March of the Lich King expansion.
Speculation
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It is possible that Zeliek didn't meet his final death since he already returned once, just like Baron Rivendare.[6]
Gallery
Zeliek in World of Warcraft.
Sir Zeliek in World of Warcraft: Ashbringer.
Sir Zeliek stabbing Brannigan Thundermaul in the back.
Sir Zeliek begging to be put out of his misery.
Sir Zeliek in the Trading Card Game.
The Four Horsemen (Naxxramas Raid) in the Trading Card Game.
