Terac Kursse was a Paladin of Lordaeran until Prince Arthas's betrayal. He followed Arthas to Northrend and was the only one loyal enough to be with him to kill the Royal Court of Lordaeran many months later. He then left Arthas's service to recruit Paladins and knights who had become tired of Lordaeran and wished for greater things. He taught his recruits the ways of evil magic and how to channel their anger through a blade. He then named them the Order of the Fallen Paladins and made the newly christened Dark Knights their minions. He is currently recruiting more from among the Illidari in Draenor.