Efialt Deathguard (Formerly Efial'tharran Lightguard) is a powerful Death Knight who had earned the title of his choice, Lord-General, but not through raw strength alone. Being among the most valuable Scourge Generals, a brilliant tactician and skilled warrior, Efialt was eventually freed when Arthas fell, rallying those who followed him in the Scourge and united them under his banner, making a pact with the Ebon Blade shortly after. Once a highly talented Knight and Sorcerer, Efialt holds nearly three thousand years of combat experience, having served within a total of four great wars. He lost his life protecting Quel'thalas from the Undead Scourge, defending the first Elfgate protecting the capital.​​