Anduin Wrynn King Anduin Llane Wrynn is the current king of Stormwind and son of legendary human hero Varian Wrynn . Conquering doubts and insults laid against him in his youth , Anduin has become a symbol of Stormwind in the style of his father . Inspired by the ideals of the Orc Thrall and his father ' s campaigns throughout Azeroth , as well as the immense suffering inflicted by the campaign of Deathwing and the philosophy of Pandaria due to his prolonged stay there as a part of the Alliance - Horde war , Anduin has strongly pursued an agenda of peace . The constant conflict that ravaged his homeland in his youth and continues throughout the world continues to defy him , however , and he has been forced to temper his will in battle much like his father before him . He is named after two venerated figures of Stormwind history : the legendary Anduin Lothar and his grandfather , King Llane . Biography . The son of King Varian Wrynn , ten - year - old Anduin was given the crown to maintain order when Varian disappeared en route to a diplomatic conference at Theramore Isle ; however , real power resided in the hands of Highlord Bolvar Fordragon , the Regent of Stormwind , and Lady Katrana Prestor , the Royal Advisor . King Varian ' s disappearance was a closely - kept secret , and his sudden " return " ( later proven to be an impostor ) was treated with skepticism by both Anduin himself and other leaders , such as King Magni of Ironforge . He was also captured by Onyxia because he was seen as a threat to her plan to overthrow Varian . He was freed by Valeera Sanguinar and Broll Bearmantle with an army of Stormwind Knights including his father , Varian Wrynn . They slew Onyxia , and Anduin ' s father regained his former self Valeera Sanguinar is also known to have taught Anduin his excellent dagger skills . She is also known as a bodyguard to him . From the World of Warcraft manual . " " King Anduin is as wise a ruler as any ten - year - old has a right to be . Recently his father , King Varian Wrynn , went missing under suspicious circumstances while en route to a diplomatic summit at Theramore Isle . At the behest of the royal councilor , Lady Prestor , young Anduin was given the crown so that order could be preserved within the kingdom of Stormwind . Though few citizens are aware that their true king has been missing for so long , Anduin does the best he can to allay their fears . It is widely held that the boy will grow to become a shrewd leader one day . " " In Wrath of the Lich King . During the " Wrath of the Lich King " Beta test , the only change to the Stormwind Throne Room was the addition of the throne itself . Anduin stood in front of it at his usual spot . Anduin currently stands at the side of his father , who has returned from his long absence . Anduin now has the title . In Cataclysm . It is suggested that Anduin will not follow his father ' s path and become a warrior of Stormwind . Rather , he feels a connection to the light and may become a priest . This decision is encouraged by his friend and ' uncle ' , King Magni , when he is given the mace Fearbreaker as a gift . " " < br > During the novel it is confirmed that , despite his best efforts and those of his Dwarven mentors , Anduin simply does not take very well to the arts of combat . However , he is an excellent archer and knife - thrower due to his steady hands . In fact , his steady hands have found much use , as he excels at medical and the healing arts . He was called upon several times during the shattering to tend the wounded and bring comfort to the distraught . The Holy Light responds well to him , and he feels such a natural affinity to it that both King Magni and High Priest Rohan suggested Anduin may have a more fitting calling as a Priest . Rohan became his new mentor , at least for a time . Anduin went on to impress even members of the Horde with his levelheadedness and genuine concern for the well - being of all peoples , a stark contrast to the attitude of his father . In Mists of Pandaria . As part of the escalating war between the Alliance and the Horde that extended to the continent of Pandaria , Anduin was captured and held prisoner at Grookin Hill , east edge of the Jade Forest . Anduin refused his father ' s order to return to Stormwind , believing strongly that the Alliance ' s future was tied to that of Pandaria . After landing , paths were set into motion that helped fulfill vision of the future , chief among them the fall of the Serpent ' s Heart . Anduin vowed to remain in Pandaria until he had helped set things right . He worked with the night elf Sentinel s to understand the mysteries of the pools within the Vale of Eternal Blossoms . He was also instrumental in the Alliance ' s dealings with various factions . He secured the trust of the August Celestials to open the gates to the Vale , focusing on a mission of peace and helping the refugees of Kun - Lai Summit find a place of safe haven . Anduin can be found in various zones as both a quest giver and receiver , ultimately finding his way to the Shrine of Seven Stars in the Vale . Anduin was badly injured after Garrosh shattered the Divine Bell in Kun - Lai Summit , crushing the young Prince under the debris . Afterward , he spent considerable time at the Tavern in the Mists , recovering from his injuries . During his stay at the tavern , Anduin passed his time by playing a pandaren board game with Wrathion , learning much from him about the history of Pandaria , and the necessity of the Horde and Alliance joining together to repel a major assault on Azeroth , predicted to occur sometime in the near future . In Legion . Heir to the throne of Stormwind , Anduin is wise beyond his years . Time and again , he has used diplomacy to end conflict , inspiring even his warrior father to lay down arms in pursuit of peace . But diplomacy has its limits , and some villains can ' t be reasoned with . As the Burning Legion threatens to annihilate Azeroth , Anduin will learn the true cost of peace . . . and whether he ' s willing to pay it . Age . Lore - wise , Anduin Wrynn was ten when the original " World of Warcraft " game was released . However , given the time change taken into account by the release of , he would be 12 years of age . " Stormrage " , whose action takes place sometimes after the fall of the Lich King , claims that he is not quite thirteen . The Cataclysm takes place three years after the War against the Lich King . If correct , Anduin would be around 15 during " " . In the novel , " War Crimes " , it is stated that Anduin is 15 . He is around 20 years old in . Title . The son of a King is always titled as a prince . As such , his title was previously : " His Royal Highness Anduin Wrynn , Prince of Stormwind " However , since inheriting the throne following the death of his father , he can now officially be referred to as : " His Majesty , Anduin Wrynn , King of Stormwind "