Derek Valonforth

Life
Derek, the eldest of Luc and Lillian Valonforth, the golden son, the one who made father most proud. He had the big stature his father had. Derek had honorable morals Valonforths were known for. He was stubborn but fair. Kind at heart, but had the cruelty when needed. He was the role model son that Luc wanted all his children to aspire too. Derek was obligated with a lot more responsibilities. He was being prepped to lead the Valonforth house. He eventually married to Gale Gresham when he became of age. He then met his end by the hands of his own brother, Marwynn Valonforth. His wife was pregnant with his child during his demise, eventually his son Lance was born in Stormwind City, two months after his death.

Undeath
Derek remained dead for seven years. He was risen to be a Death Knight of Archerus, after they Ebon Blade rebelled Derek remained aligned with the Scourge along with his brother Marwynn who was a necromancer for Archerus during the Scarlet Slaughter of Avalon. He did not flee to Northrend however, he remained a spy for the Scourge reporting the activity of the Ebon Blade. He was eventually found out, and retreated to Stratholme where he remained until the Deathwing's Return. Upon Deathwing's return he rallied the remaining Scourge forces to keep fighting in Lordaeron.