Aertin Brighthand served as a magi in the court of the father of Prince Nallorath, then later as the Spearhead of the Council of Tirisfal (a prototype of the Guardian of Tirisfal) during the battle with Kathra'natir at Dalaran. The Council, unable to fight the dreadlord on their own, chose the young high elf to empower with their magic. Yet Kathra'natir was smart, avoiding a direct confrontation to strike at the individual members of the Council instead.