Illidan Stormrage is a Demon Hunter, transformed by incredible demonic power and he is a villain/anti-hero from the Warcraft franchise.
What makes him sympathetic?[]
- He genuinely loves Tyrande and wants to prove himself to her.
- He also genuinely cares about his brother, Malfurion.
- Illidan genuinely cares about his people and wants to protect them from the Burning Legion.
- When he attempted to revive the Well of Eternity, so that his people would have a chance to defeat the demons if they ever returned, his own people were afraid and imprisoned him for 10000 years.
- He attempted to destroy the Lich King, Arthas and the Undead Scourge because they were threatening the whole world.
- When Tyrande's life is in danger, he still allies with Malfurion and saves her despite their rivalry.
- He genuinely cares about his followers and treats them well most of the time.
- In an alternative timeline he assisted the heroes in stopping the Burning Legion from destroying the whole world. He also willingly serves as a jailer to the Dark Titan Sargeras.