- For information on Baron Rivendare in Naxxramas, see Four Horsemen. For his original encounter in Stratholme, see Baron Rivendare (tactics).
 Baron Titus Rivendare | |
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| Title |
Baron,[1] Member of the Four Horsemen Formerly: Master of Stratholme |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Human (Undead) |
| Class | Death knight |
| Resource | Mana |
| Affiliation(s) | Cult of the Damned, Scourge |
| Former affiliation(s) | Four Horsemen, Kingdom of Lordaeron |
| Former occupation(s) | Member of the Four Horsemen, Leader of the Scourge in Stratholme |
| Location |
Unknown (lore) Various (in-game) |
| Status |
Unknown (lore) Killable  |
| Relative(s) | Aurius Rivendare (son)[2] |
| Companion(s) | Deathcharger (former steed) |
Baron Titus Rivendare[3][4][5] is a powerful death knight in the service of the Lich King. Originally ruling over the city of Stratholme for the Scourge, he led the Four Horsemen of Naxxramas in place of Highlord Mograine.
History[]
In life, Baron Rivendare was a rich landowner in Stratholme and a friend to Kel'Thuzad, who convinced him to join the Cult of the Damned.[1] During the Third War, after Arthas Menethil left for Northrend to hunt Mal'Ganis, Rivendare sent a shipment of grain to a village of Lordaeron where Thomas Thomson happened to be stationed. When the villagers turned into mindless zombies, Thomas understood that Rivendare was a traitor and reported it to the rest of the Silver Hand paladins.[6] Rivendare eventually became a death knight and was placed in control of the burning remains of Stratholme.[1] When he became a champion of the Scourge, he condemned his favorite horse, Deathcharger, to join him in undeath.[7] At some point, he held Ysida Harmon captive.
While he held Stratholme against the Scarlet Crusade, Baron Rivendare later coordinated the efforts of the Lich King in the Plaguelands, and battled with agents of the Argent Dawn sent by Duke Nicholas Zverenhoff[8] to Stratholme to kill him. Aided by his son Aurius,[9] the adventurers defeated the baron,[1] but not before his unnaturally savage blows wounded Aurius, who later succumbed to his injuries. He was later part of the invasion of the Scarlet Enclave and eventually became a member of the Four Horsemen in Naxxramas. Although Naxxramas was raided by the Alliance and Horde,[10] his existence remains a mystery, and it is likely that he will never fully be destroyed until Kel'Thuzad meets his end.[1]
After Rivendare's defeat, Deathcharger's saddle was returned to Stratholme. The Deathlord of the Knights of the Ebon Blade sent champions on behalf of Salanar the Horseman to retrieve it, in order to him to create new steeds for the order's Four Horsemen. The ghost Vivian's Lament was the major obstacle to this goal.[11]
It is unknown if Rivendare is dead or not. As Kel'Thuzad was permanently defeated in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, it is possible the Baron may still be alive, albeit on his last life.
In World of Warcraft[]
Baron Rivendare was originally the final boss of the undead side of Stratholme until he was replaced by Aurius Rivendare in Cataclysm.
Rivendare appears in Acherus: The Ebon Hold next to Highlord Darion Mograine during the initial phases of the death knight intro questline, before moving to the Crypt of Remembrance. He gives the quest 
[8-30] Lambs To The Slaughter.
He also appears in the Wrath of the Lich King version of Naxxramas, replacing Alexandros Mograine as the fourth member of the Four Horsemen.
Locations[]
| Location | Level range | Reaction | Notes |
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| Slaughter House, Stratholme | 61 - 62 Elite | Alliance Horde | As a boss encounter. |
| Plaguelands: The Scarlet Enclave | ?? Boss | Alliance Horde | |
| Horsemen's Assembly, Naxxramas | ?? Boss | Alliance Horde | As part of the boss encounter. |
In the RPG[]
Baron Rivendare killing a Scarlet Crusade human.
Once a wealthy human landowner, the plague corrupted Rivendare and he pledged himself as a death knight. Rivendare’s duty is to round up and murder any human survivors he can find, and he and his patrols do just that.[12]
He fell under Kel'Thuzad's sway and helped build and structure the Cult of the Damned. Rivendare then achieved the title and powers of a death knight. Now, Rivendare has his base in Stratholme. He serves Kel'Thuzad eagerly and exults in his power. One of his greatest joys is to instill corruption in others, especially paladins, and most especially members of the Argent Dawn. This knight is a regal figure — his face is pale but aristocratic, and white hair hangs to his shoulders, while a scarf covers his face. He crouches over a horned, skeletal steed, and purple runes glitter across his black armor, cloak, and runeblade. Baron Rivendare excels at melee combat (especially mounted warfare) and he knows it. At the earliest possible moment, he charges, whether afoot or mounted on his skeletal horse, Deathcharger. Then the baron unleashes the dreadful power of his runeblade. He prefers to fight with created undead to support him, and he uses death pact on these to recover hit points. Rivendare enjoys testing his mettle against fellow close combat specialists, but strikes at arcanists and healers if they prove bothersome.[citation needed]
Quotes[]
Baron Rivendare at Ebon Hold.
Stratholme[]
- Main article: Baron Rivendare (tactics)
In the Scarlet Enclave[]
- Gossip
Crusaders...
<Rivendare shakes his head.>
I am convinced that they are a unique lot amongst the humans. My theory is that they lack higher brain function, unable to logically assess a situation and calculate an outcome. One has only to make mention of the Light to get them frothing and battle ready - at which point they will rush headlong into any engagement with complete disregard for their own well being.
Taunting the Crusaders[]
- The Scourge will consume you!
- Lambs to the slaughter...
- Concentrate your attacks on the weak!
Naxxramas[]
- Main article: Four Horsemen
In Hearthstone[]
- Rivendare appears as a legendary minion in the Curse of Naxxramas adventure. His flavor text reads: There used to be five Horsemen but one of them left because a job opened up in the deadmines and the benefits were better.
- A living version of Rivendare, named Titus Rivendare was released in Battlegrounds replacing the old Rivendare.
- Rivendare returned as a legendary minion in the Return to Naxxramas mini-set for Hearthstone. His flavor text reads: "More like the 4 Horsemen of the "Can't Get Here On Time.""
Notes and trivia[]
- The skeletons of the Black Guard are his elite units.[13]
- Baron Rivendare is voiced by Jamieson Price.
- Baron Rivendare, along with the rest of the Four Horsemen, appears as the final boss encounter of the Military Quarter in the Curse of Naxxramas adventure found in Hearthstone. Defeating the boss encounter awards Rivendare as a legendary card. His flavor text reads "There used to be five Horsemen but one of them left because a job opened up in the deadmines and the benefits were better."
- His weapon was the
[Runeblade of Baron Rivendare], which could be looted on his body.
Speculation[]
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- Though his Deathcharger's saddle was retrieved by the Deathlord of the Knights of the Ebon Blade sent on behalf of Salanar the Horseman, his status is unknown as his reincarnation was tied to Kel'Thuzad. Additionally, his son (Aurius Rivendare), who replaced him as Lord of Stratholme, is now also deceased; though his body was recovered by an unknown force, potentially Rivendare.
Gallery[]
Baron Rivendare in Stratholme.
Baron Rivendare in Naxxramas.
Baron Rivendare from Monster Guide.
Rivendare with the horsemen of Naxxaramas.
Baron Rivendare in Hearthstone.
Baron Rivendare in Warcraft Arclight Rumble.
Patch changes[]
- Patch 4.0.3a (2010-11-23): Removed from Stratholme.
- Patch 3.0.2 (2008-10-14): Now appears as one of the Four Horsemen in Naxxramas.
- Patch 1.6.0 (2005-07-12): You will now be able to make additional attempts at Baron Rivendare should your initial attempt fail.
References[]
- ^ a b c d e Ultimate Visual Guide, 169
- ^ [48D] Adventurers Wanted: Stratholme Service Gate
- ^ Titus Rivendare
- ^ His model name in the files is "BaronTitusRivendare"
- ^ There is an NPC entry named Baron Titus Rivendare, although it is unused
- ^ A Cleansing Fire
- ^ Mount Journal entry for [Deathcharger's Reins]
- ^ [60D] Above and Beyond
- ^ World of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth: The Eastern Kingdoms, pg. 85
- ^ World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 3
- ^ Fallen Steeds: The Baron's Saddle
- ^ Lands of Conflict, pg. 95
- ^ [60D] Corruption
[48D] 
External links[]
| Preceded by: Kel'Thuzad |
Position: Ruler of Stratholme |
Succeeded by: Lord Aurius Rivendare |
| Preceded by: Alexandros Mograine |
Position: Leader of the Four Horsemen |
Succeeded by: Darion Mograine |