This is the story of how Arthas became the Lich King in Warcraft III.

Brode created the video in his home during his free time, taking about 20 hours to write and 40 hours to record and edit. He wrote the lyrics to the rap by himself. In the YouTube video’s description, Brode extends special thanks to all of Team 5, and especially Andy Brock for mixing the soundtrack.

When asked if the rap had taken any inspiration from the musical Hamilton, Brode stated that he had “probably listened to that soundtrack 80 times this month” and that he had listened to “assloads” of the musical while writing the song.