Rise of the blood elves

As long as Tirion Fordring is mentioned, most people will be familiar with it.

One of the original five paladins of the Silver Hand, the great lord of Hearthglen in the Kingdom of Lordaeron, a legendary paladin who made outstanding contributions in the Second War. He is the embodiment of virtue and nobility, synonymous with glory and courage.Unfortunately, after the war, he was framed by a traitor because of his friendship with the orc veteran Eitrigg.

"Dad, are all orcs bad?"

"Race does not define glory, and people should not make rash judgments about their different existences."

This was a conversation Tirion had with young Tyran a long time ago.

In the court of Stratholme, faced with groundless accusations and conditional pardon, this noble paladin would rather be convicted than betray his oath and honor.He was sentenced to exile and deprived of the power of the Light.

On the day when the orc Eitrigg was hanged, Tirion Fordring rushed to the execution ground, came to his old friend's side, and shouted to the people watching the execution: "War will only lead to war. If we cannot control our hatred, then there will be no war." The senseless fighting will never stop and our people will never have a future.”

But no one recognized his words, and the people did not know that the atrocities of the orcs were due to the enslavement of the Burning Legion.Even if they knew, they would not show the slightest sympathy.Because the blood feud between the two clans has long been forged. It is a deep-seated hatred written by countless innocent souls and blood. Even the endless sea cannot wash it away or wipe it away.

Attacking the law field alone, Tirion had already thought about the consequences of his actions.He knew that instead of being able to save Eitrigg, he would actually get himself involved.Even if he is accused of being a traitor, spent the rest of his life in prison, or even sent to the gallows, he will not regret it.

Because he once swore not to reveal Eitrigg's whereabouts, but accidentally betrayed him because of talking in his sleep.He must fulfill his oath and honor, both of which are far higher than life to him.

Coincidentally, Thrall, who had just liberated his compatriots from the shelter at that time, also heard that Eitrigg, an old wise man who was familiar with the orc tradition, personally led an elite force to raid Stratholme with the intention of saving Eitrigg. grid.

Taking advantage of the unexpected chaos, Tirion led Eitrigg out of the city.The old orc was already dying due to long-term torture.In despair, Tirion begged the Light for mercy. Even though he had been deprived of the power of the Light, he knew that the Light would answer his plea.

A miracle happened, the holy light fell from the sky and healed the dying orcs.

Eitrigg was then rescued by Thrall, and through several versions, he stayed with the warchief as an aide, teaching the younger generation the traditions and customs of the orcs who lived in Draenor, and teaching them how to return to tradition.

After that, Tirion lived in seclusion in the wilderness, burdened with infamy. Only when his son Tyran became a member of the Knights of the Silver Hand, did he hide among the crowd and witness the ceremony with pride.

As time passed, the fallen prince killed his father, regicide, and slaughtered his former people, and the Kingdom of Lordaeron was destroyed as a result.Over the years, the Knights of the Silver Hand eventually split into the Argent Dawn and the fanatical Scarlet Crusade.

Tyran donated his family's fiefdom of Hearthglen to the Scarlet Crusade as a military base, but as a result, he became a puppet for Ilysen and Saidan Dathrohan, who was possessed by Balnazzar, to rule behind the scenes.

Love and family, another familiar and touching story.Tirion finally awakened his son, but Tyran died at the hands of Elysen.Belatedly arriving, he killed Illysen to avenge his son, and then decided to pick up the banner of the Silver Hand, unite all righteous people to drive away natural disasters, and let the Holy Light shine on this land again.

During the battle of Light's Hope Chapel, Tirion, in despair, took over the fallen Ashbringer from Darion and purified it with the help of three thousand spirits sleeping underground. The Ashbringer was reborn as the Lich King Arthas. Defeated.

He formed the Silver Northern Expedition, invaded the core hinterland of the Scourge, and finally led the warriors of the Alliance and Horde to completely defeat the Lich King.Tirion then returned to Hearthglen, where he continued his struggle to rid the Plaguelands of the remaining Scourge.

When the Burning Legion came to Azeroth again, Tirion personally led the reorganized Silver Hand into the Broken Shore, but was trapped in a trap and ultimately suffered a tragic death.Before his death, he handed over the Ashbringer to his successor

If Angmar is to comment, Tirion is a true hero, a hero that everyone should respect.

"Thank you for your help, Lord Tirion." Angmar bowed very respectfully. If Lafayette hadn't suddenly appeared, he would have explained it here.

"There are still people who remember that I, a corrupt exile, am still a high elf?" Tirion's eyes showed a hint of surprise, and then he shook his head and smiled bitterly, "I am no longer an adult. Come on, kid, it's not safe here."

After that, he took the lead and moved forward. Angmar followed quickly and quietly looked at it.

Lafayette is about 1.9 meters tall and has gray hair.He has a very strong body and does not look like a man over fifty years old.The simple war hammer on his back was full of pits and cracks in many places.

Putting on those old clothes, it really showed all the dissatisfaction of these years.It seems that he is not doing well living alone in the wilderness.

Angmar was secretly shocked, Lafayette's attributes were so powerful.

"High Elf, why are you here?" Tirion obviously knew nothing about the tragedy that happened in Quel'Thalas a while ago.

"While performing official duties, we encountered a transmission error. If it weren't for you, I would have died here." Angmar sighed, "We no longer call ourselves high elves."

"Oh why"

Angmar told about the atrocities in Alsace. The more Lafayette listened, the deeper his frown deepened. In the end, his eyes narrowed to a slit.

"Patricide and regicide. An heir to the kingdom who converted to the way of the Holy Light has fallen so low." Tirion couldn't help but shake his head.

"There is also regicide. Just a month ago, Arthas personally killed Lord Uther and took away and desecrated his father's urn." Angmar said.

"what"

Tirion stood stunned on the spot, obviously having difficulty digesting this news.Although Uther personally eliminated his power of Holy Light and sentenced him to exile, he was still his brother, a brother of the Knights who fought side by side and sympathized with each other.

"Not only that, he also killed Lord Gavinrad Doom. Among the first-generation Paladins today, apart from Lord Sedan Dathrohan who is currently the acting leader, you are the only one left."

Angmar said, observing Tirion's expression.

He has always been curious. According to the official history, Lafayette was sentenced to exile, and then he rescued Eitrigg and lived in seclusion in the wilderness last year with infamy.But now natural disasters have almost wiped out all living creatures in Lordaeron. Not only that, they will continue to wreak havoc here for several years.

Lafayette never thought about his return. How could he not reappear in people's sight until three or four years later, when he was hit by Tailan's death? This is not in line with Lafayette's noble belief of caring about the world.

Lafayette's face was as dark as water, and he kept silently leading the way.

As the two of them walked through the forest like this, he could always spot the undead in advance and avoid them in advance.If you can't avoid it, hammer it down in twos or threes and get rid of it effortlessly.Angmar didn't even have a chance to take action, and those weak undead were wiped out in the holy light.

After walking for half an hour, the two finally came to a crossroads.

The bluestone pavement is overgrown with weeds, and a rotten wooden pillar is inserted diagonally on the roadside, with a few road signs with faded writing leaving only scratches.

Tirion finally broke the dullness and pointed the way: "Three hundred kilometers to the south is the ruins of Andorhal. I heard that the Alliance army recaptured it. You can also go north, Hearthglen is more than 200 kilometers away. These two There are troops stationed in this place, and it is currently the safest place in the entire region. If you walk along the road, you may encounter riders on a reconnaissance mission. Don't rush at night and don't light fires, as you will attract the undead."

After saying that, Lafayette took out a dagger from his boot and handed it to Angmar, "Take it for self-defense, kid. I wish you good luck."

Angmar put away the dagger and couldn't help but ask: "Lord Tirion, aren't you going back?"

Tirion did not answer, but urged: "Come on, son. Traveling after nightfall will be extremely dangerous."

Angmar frowned when he heard this, "My lord, the older generation of paladins of the Silver Hand are almost completely wiped out, and natural disasters are pressing down on the country. Not only are your brothers in need of you, but so are countless civilians who are threatened by death. Why do you Are you still making this choice?”

After the Third War, Saidan Dathrohan was separated from his troops during a combat operation to regain Stratholme, and his body was taken over by the dreadlord Balnazzar.

Balnazzar first tempted Raynor Mograine to kill his father, causing the Ashbringer to fall.Then he deliberately caused differences and split the Knights of the Silver Hand.

The one-eyed baron Maxwell Tyrosus led those who were willing to follow him to form the Silver Dawn, which abides by justice.Balnazar founded the Scarlet Crusade.

With no one to check his authority, Balnazzar began to corrupt the Scarlet Crusade unimpeded, eventually driving them into extreme blind fanaticism.He pretended to lead troops to regain Stratholme, but in fact he used this to select powerful soldiers and use the necromancy of the Nasrezim clan to transform them into resurrectors who only obeyed him, secretly contributing to the evil purposes of the Burning Legion. strength.

Later, during the Cataclysm, the Righteous Ones successfully thwarted his plot and banished him back to the Twisting Nether.But his "work" has already had a major impact on the situation in Lordaeron: the Ashbringer died, the artifact fell, and the justice camp suffered huge losses; the Silver Hand split, and the Argent Dawn was helpless against the raging natural disasters

And it was precisely because of his weakening of the righteous camp that Kel'Thuzad later moved Naxxramas to the skies over the Eastern Plaguelands, which became a major concern for all creatures in the north.

Angmar cannot and cannot control human affairs, but the location of Naxxramas happens to be just outside the border of Quel'Thalas, giving the land of ghosts south of the Arendal River. The raging undead, which had not yet been officially renamed, provided considerable support.This directly caused the blood elves to have great difficulties in regaining their territory and suffered huge casualties.

If Tirion could return before all this happens, these tragedies can definitely be avoided.

In the final analysis, if the interlocking historical processes continue to affect the blood elves, they will eventually be threatened.

So whether it was out of righteousness or selfish interests, Angmar had to ask.

"Child, since you recognized me at a glance, you must have heard my story." Tirion smiled bitterly, "I am a sinner who has suffered an infamy. I have lost the glory I once upheld. I don't deserve to go back. .”

Angmar was very puzzled, "Everything you do represents that you are a noble paladin who acts with honor, how can you be a sinner?"

"Let's go, kid, before it gets dark." Tirion didn't answer his question. He put his index finger and thumb into his mouth and blew hard, and the sharp whistle immediately resounded through the wilderness.

Not long after, a horse ran from afar, stopped in front of Tirion, and caressed his hand with its head.

Tirion touched the bridge of the horse's nose and said: "Mirada will help you. She is in her prime, but she is far more useful than a bad old man like me. When you don't need her anymore, just let go of the bit, and she will learn how to do it herself." Find your way home."

Angmar knew that he could not persuade this stubborn paladin for the time being, so he bowed to Tirion again and thanked him: "Okay, thank you again for your help, Lord Tirion, I will keep this kindness in mind. .”

After saying that, he took the reins and put them on his body, gently clamped the horse's belly with his legs, and headed south.

After walking a long way, Angmar looked back and found that Tirion was still standing under the road sign. He didn't know whether he was seeing him off or thinking about something.

Angmar couldn't help but take out the dagger that Lafayette gave him for self-defense and looked at it carefully.

After a while, several words came to mind.

Taranfording

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