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| name = Highlord Taelan Fordring
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| titles = Highlord of The Scarlet Crusade, Lord of Mardenholde Keep
| type=Capital
 
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| gender = Male
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| race = Human
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| level = 63 (Elite)
| pop=15,000
 
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| character = [[Paladin]], [[Fighter]] (deprecated) (RPG)
| races={{Race|Night Elf}}<br />
 
 
| affiliation = [[Scarlet Crusade]]
{{Race|Worgen}} {{c-inline}}
 
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| occupation = Lord of [[Mardenholde Keep]], Highlord of the Scarlet Crusade
| government=Elected Council
 
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| location = [[Mardenholde Keep]], [[Western Plaguelands]]
| rulers=High Priestess {{npc||Tyrande Whisperwind}}<br />
 
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| status = Deceased<ref name="indreams">{{Quest|In Dreams}}</ref>
Archdruid {{npc||Fandral Staghelm}}
 
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| relatives = [[Tirion Fordring|Tirion]] (father), [[Karandra Fordring|Karandra]] (mother)
| languages=[[Darnassian]], [[Common]]
 
| faiths=[[Elune]], [[Ancients]], [[Druidism]]
 
| resources=[[Gold]], [[Hunting]], [[Timber]]
 
| affiliation=[[Alliance]]
 
| loc=[[Teldrassil]]
 
| source=Lands of Mystery, 21-2
 
 
}}
 
}}
   
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'''Taelan Fordring''' was a level 63 [[elite]] [[human]] [[paladin]] found in [[Hearthglen]] in the [[Western Plaguelands]]. Taelan was the son of [[Tirion Fordring]] and lord of [[Mardenholde Keep]]. He was the epitome of the powerful and good paladin warrior. Tall and powerfully built, he had long brown hair and blue eyes.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{ref book |author=Arthaus |title=[[Lands of Conflict]] |isbn=9781588469601 |pages=167}}</ref>
'''Darnassus''' (aka '''Darnassus City''')<ref>''[[World of Warcraft]]'' manual, 177-8.</ref> is the [[Capital|capital city]] of the [[Night elf|night elves]] of the [[Alliance]]. The high priestess, {{npc||Tyrande Whisperwind}}, resides in the [[Temple of the Moon]], surrounded by other [[sisters of Elune]]. In the [[Cenarion Enclave]], the Arch Druid {{npc||Fandral Staghelm}} leads the [[Cenarion Circle]], often in direct opposition to his fellow druid friends in [[Moonglade]] and Tyrande herself.
 
   
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Since the overhaul of [[Mardenholde Keep]] in [[patch 4.0.3a]], he has been removed due to his death.<ref name="indreams"/>
==Background==
 
[[File:Craftsmen's Terrace.jpg|thumb|Craftsmen's Terrace]]
 
Darnassus is the greatest city of the night elves, housing the leaders of both the druids and the faithful of Elune. It is carefully guarded by Sentinels, ancient protectors, and ancients of war. The city is formidable in spite of the peaceful natures of the night elves. In addition to the night elves, many guests and diplomats from elsewhere reside here, such as groups from the [[Explorers' Guild]] and the [[Knights of the Silver Hand]], as well as a few representatives of the Horde negotiating peace treaties. The population here is almost entirely elven, and most of the night elves are tolerant of others. However, there is political strife between the druids and priests.<ref>''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', 21-2.</ref>
 
   
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==History==
The atmosphere inside the city is a quiet and somewhat a melancholic one. It does not have the feeling of confinement that one would feel in [[Stormwind City|Stormwind]] or [[Ironforge]], where the buildings are grouped close together. Darnassus is open to the sky, and the graceful bridges spanning the lake around which it is built set the buildings wide apart. The prime reason why the city's population is so low is that it is isolated: Teldrassil is a small island away from the main mass of Azeroth, and the only way to gain access from another continent is to fly or sail to [[Rut'theran Village]], a small settlement at the base of [[Teldrassil]], and from there step into the glowing portal to the city proper. This is a good thing, though. It is the elves' capital, and should therefore be serene and quiet, holding the mystic and melancholic elements of the night elves.
 
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Poor Taelan Fordring simply wanted to serve the [[Knights of the Silver Hand]], learning about how to serve the less fortunate with his pure soul and his sword. [[Isillien]] taught him about the [[Holy Light]] and what it was to serve. When he saw the [[Scourge]] destroy his home, he could only watch, powerless, as each friend he saw struck down rose again in undeath. Blind with grief and seeking guidance, he fell under his old tutor’s sway again and readily joined the new Crusade, eagerly offering his home to be their western base. He was honestly blind to the evil the [[Scarlet Crusade]] spreads and looks up to his leaders with respect and admiration. He regretted the innocent lives lost, but he had enough years of war to know that some innocents always die. And that’s what he considered this: war.<ref name="ReferenceA"/>
   
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Aside from protecting the principality of [[Hearthglen]], he was also tasked with a project to secure and rebuild parts of the [[Plaguelands]], for example the small village of [[Cinderhome]], in an attempt to resettle the territories of former [[Lordaeron]] that were razed during the [[Third War]] and thus expand the Crusade's influence.<ref>{{ref book |author=Arthaus |title=[[Lands of Conflict]] |isbn=9781588469601 |pages=111}}</ref> With the help of his [[Tirion Fordring|father]], he eventually recognized the corruption that had befallen the Scarlet Crusade and defected, but was killed by Grand Inquisitor Isillien for this betrayal while fleeing Hearthglen. However, [[Tirion Fordring|Tirion]], overcome with loss and outrage, avenged the death of his son by killing Isillien, and resolved to reform the Silver Hand as a force of good in the world once again.
== Defenses ==
 
Anyone, from a brand-new level one, to an aged level eighty, shouldn't feel safe in Darnassus — arguably it is the unsafest haven for the Alliance in the game. The defenses are spread out due to the water that surrounds a town. A death knight with Path of Frost can easily get a whole raid in the water and to the temple, passing all guards. The Ancients would be nice guards, but most stand next to the wrong entrance, as the horde only come from the portal near the bank. However, Darnassus does boast the traditional level 75 sentinel guards in most locations, and some elite hunters prowl the city on impressive [[Nightsaber|catlike mounts]]. However, the city is almost completely abandoned of high levels (going to places like [[Dalaran]] or Ironforge) and most low levels normally travel to Stormwind.
 
   
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==Taelan's Legacy==
The entrance is tricky for the Horde to get to. The only connection from Darnassus to the world outside Teldrassil is through the portal from Rut'theran, and thus any Horde attacks will have to come from that direction. If they overwhelm the defenses at Rut'theran Village, they will face the bottleneck of the portal. Not only are four guards surrounding it at all times, but the portal is located just next to the Darnassus [[Bank]]. However, due to [[Astranaar]] being under constant attack on most servers, normally players don't heed the warnings of an advance. Unless you're on an RP server, most really don't care about what happens to Darnassus. Though some people do like this city and manage to defend it, the Horde can easily raid it with enough players even during peak hours.
 
 
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In Cataclysm Highlord Tirion Fordring returns to the [[Western Plaguelands]] and establishes [[Argent Crusade|Argent Crusade's]] base in city of [[Hearthglen]]. One of the [[Taelan's Tower|towers]] outside of city's walls is dedicated to Taelan's memory (it is the tower where Tirion and Taelan fought Isillien during [[Quest:In Dreams]]).
There is a second route into Darnassus for sufficiently devious Horde players. By using an elixir of Water Walking, a Horde player with a fast land mount can cross from [[Darkshore]] to the outskirts of the great island tree where Darnassus is located. By running up the tree, then jumping off onto one of the lower roots, the toon will die and be brought to the graveyard inside the tree. By accepting local resurrection and waiting out the resurrection sickness, the Horde toon can gain access to the island and all its territories without encountering any guards at all.
 
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Also [[Eligor Dawnbringer (Light's Hope Chapel)|Crusade Commander Eligor Dawnbringer]] sends players who venture into the Stratholme to reclaim [[Of Love and Family|painting]] of Taelen from the [[Scarlet Bastion]].
   
== History ==
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==Quests==
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[[File:WorldMap-Darnassis.jpg|thumb|Darnassus map]]
 
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Taelan was involved in the following quests:
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* {{questfinish}} {{questlong|Neutral|60G|Scarlet Subterfuge}}
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* {{queststart}} {{questlong|Neutral|60G|In Dreams}}
   
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==Quotes==
In the aftermath of the [[Third War]], the night elves had to adjust to their mortal existence. Such an adjustment was far from easy, and there were many night elves who could not adjust to the prospects of aging, disease and frailty. Seeking to regain their immortality, a number of wayward [[druid]]s conspired to plant a special tree that would reestablish a link between their spirits and the eternal world.
 
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*''I want not to dream anymore.'' — TCG
   
 
==Notes==
With {{npc||Malfurion Stormrage|Malfurion}} missing, Fandral Staghelm — the leader of those who wished to plant the new [[World Tree]] - became the new Arch-Druid. In no time at all, he and his fellow druids had forged ahead and planted the great tree, [[Teldrassil]], off the stormy coasts of northern [[Kalimdor]]. Under their care, the tree sprouted up above the clouds. Among the twilight boughs of the colossal tree, the wondrous city of Darnassus took root. However, the tree was not consecrated with nature's blessing and soon fell prey to the corruption of the [[Burning Legion]]. Now the wildlife and even the limbs of Teldrassil are tainted by a growing darkness.
 
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*Aside from the quests, Highlord Taelan Fordring could also be killed for loot, although he had no unique drops.
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*Players who travel to [[Old Hillsbrad Foothills]] via the [[Caverns of Time]] can spot Taelan as a boy in an upstairs room of the inn in Southshore. He is holding the replica of Tirion's hammer which he received from his father on his 7th birthday.
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*Taelan's age seems to have undergone a retcon, given that he is only five at the time of ''[[Of Blood and Honor]]'', yet an epilogue shows him at the age of 20 being inducted into the Knights of the Silver Hand. However, given that less than a decade passes between ''Of Blood and Honor'' and ''World of Warcraft'', exactly how Taelan could have aged 15 years in this time is a mystery. This is further compounded by Tirion stating in a quest line that he gave Taelan the toy hammer when he was seven, the circumstances of which indicate that Taelan was aware that his father was still alive. During the time of ''Lands of Conflict'', which occurs around a year before ''World of Warcraft'', he was said to be 34 years old.<ref name="ReferenceA"/>
   
== Terraces ==
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==Images==
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[[File:Warriors terrace s.jpg|thumb|Warrior's Terrace]]
 
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Image:Taelan.jpg|Taelan seven years in the past.
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Image:Taelencomic.JPG|Taelan in the Ashbringer comic.
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</gallery>
   
 
== See also ==
'''Darnassus''' is arranged in a few terraces on the north, east and southern sides of a central lake area.
 
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*[[Western Plaguelands NPCs]]
   
 
==References==
* '''[[Warrior's Terrace]]''' (area beyond and including the city gate)
 
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* '''[[The Temple Gardens]]''' (west over causeway from Warrior's Terrace)
 
* '''[[Craftsmen's Terrace]]''' (north of Warrior's Terrace)
 
* '''[[Tradesmen's Terrace]]''' (south of Warrior's Terrace)
 
* '''[[Temple of the Moon|The Temple of the Moon]]''' (south over causeway from Temple Gardens)
 
* '''[[Cenarion Enclave]]''' (west of Craftsmen's Terrace)
 
* {{Cata-inline}} '''[[Howling Oak|The Howling Oak]]''' (north between Cenarion Enclave and Craftsmen's Terrace)
 
   
 
==External links==
== Notable characters ==
 
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From her seat in the Temple of the Moon, the high priestess {{npc||Tyrande Whisperwind}} rules with the support of her fellow [[Priestess of the moon|priestesses of the Moon]]. In the Cenarion Enclave, Arch-Druid {{npc||Fandral Staghelm}} presides over his druidic compatriots, in personal opposition to the high priestess' rule.
 
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{{Succession|[[Alexandros Mograine]]|'''Highlord of the Scarlet Crusade'''|[[Scarlet Highlord Daion]]}}
== Points of interest ==
 
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{{Succession|[[Magistrate Barthilas]]|'''[[Mardenholde Keep|Lord of Mardenholde Keep]]'''|[[Tirion Fordring]]}}
[[File:The Temple Gardens.jpg|thumb|The Darnassus Bank]]
 
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* The '''[[Bough of the Eternals]]''' {{coords|40|42|Darnassus}}, which contains the '''[[bank]]''' of Darnassus. It is located on the central island of the Temple Gardens.
 
 
[[Category:Humans]]
* The '''[[portal]] to [[Rut'theran Village]]''' {{coords|30|41|Darnassus}}, west of the bank. The portal from Rut'theran Village is also usable by Horde characters, allowing Horde raids on the city.
 
 
[[Category:Scarlet Crusade]]
* The '''[[Temple of the Moon]]''' {{coords|39|76|Darnassus}}, home of the [[Sisters of Elune]], the high-priestess order of the Night Elves. This is where the leader of the night elves, {{npc||Tyrande Whisperwind}} can be found.
 
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[[Category:Crimson Legion]]
* The '''[[Cenarion Enclave]]''' {{coords|36|14|Darnassus}}, where the Arch Druid {{npc||Fandral Staghelm}} resides.
 
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[[Category:Old Hillsbrad Foothills NPCs]]
* The '''[[Auction House]]''' {{coords|57|53|Darnassus}}, located in the Tradesman Terrace.
 
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[[Category:Warcraft: Of Blood and Honor characters]]
* The '''[[inn]]''' {{coords|67|15|Darnassus}}, located in [[Craftsmen's Terrace]]. It is the second most eastern big building in the terrace.
 
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[[Category:World of Warcraft: Ashbringer characters]]
* Three '''[[mailbox]]es''': one outside the bank {{coords|41.7|42.0|Darnassus}}, one outside the auction house {{coords|59.7|55.1|Darnassus}}, and one outside the inn {{coords|67.1|16.5|Darnassus}}.
 
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[[Category:Paladins]]
* The '''[[forge]]''' {{coords|58|46|Darnassus}}, located in [[Warrior's Terrace]], next to Weapon Master {{npc||Ilyenia Moonfire}}.
 
 
There are no Profession Trainers associated with [[Mining]] in Darnassus. This includes [[Engineering]], [[Blacksmithing]], and [[Jewelcrafting]].
 
 
==Travel connections==
 
===Teleport===
 
The [[flight master]] and [[boat]] pier are in [[Rut'theran Village]].
 
;{{Alliance Icon Small}} [[Rut'theran Village]]
 
 
== Faction ==
 
The [[Darnassus (faction)|Darnassus]] [[faction]] has a repeatable cloth donation quest for [[reputation]]; see {{NPC||Raedon Duskstriker}}.
 
 
Known Faction related bonuses:
 
* The standard vendor discounts of 5%, 10%, 15%, or 20% (depending on standing).
 
* At Exalted you can purchase a [[saber]] [[mount]] (not limited to night elves!).
 
 
There are a few Repeatable Reputation Quests ([[RRQ]]s) which raise Darnassus faction and increase reputation:
 
* {{questlong|Alliance|48|Pristine Yeti Hide}}
 
* {{questlong|Alliance|55|Morrowgrain to Darnassus}}
 
* {{questlong|Alliance|55|Morrowgrain to Feathermoon Stronghold}}
 
* {{questlong|Alliance|60|Additional Runecloth (Darnassus)|Additional Runecloth}}
 
* {{questlong|Alliance|60|One Commendation Signet}} (Part of Ahn'Qiraj opening event and only available on new servers)
 
* {{questlong|Alliance|60|Ten Commendation Signets}} (Part of Ahn'Qiraj opening event and only available on new servers)
 
* The 4 Egg quests available from turning in an egg from an [[Egg Crate]]
 
 
== Notes ==
 
* Darnassus is second to the [[Exodar]] in being the least visited city of the Alliance. This is likely due to the lack of ease to travel to Darnassus. You will rarely find players hanging out at Darnassus as you would find players hanging out at [[Ironforge]] or [[Stormwind]]. It is possible that this will change when Cataclysm is released because of the new zones such as [[Hyjal]].
 
* When [[Horde]] players attack Darnassus, Alliance players rarely will go to try and defend [[Tyrande Whisperwind]] because of the hassle it is to travel to Darnassus. Horde players kill Tyrande with ease, but the other faction leader present in Darnassus, Archdruid [[Fandral Staghelm]] is a very hard faction boss and the horde rarely will attack him.
 
 
== World of Warcraft: Cataclysm ==
 
{{cata-section}}
 
[[File:WorldMap-Darnassus-Cataclysm.jpg|thumb|Darnassus in Cataclysm]]
 
[[File:Worgen District (Cataclysm).jpg|thumb|Outside the Worgen District]]
 
Darnassus will gain a small [[Worgen (playable)|worgen]] district, known as the [[Howling Oak]].<ref>http://www.gameplanet.co.nz/pc/games/159702.World-of-Warcraft-Cataclysm/features/135035.20100613.Blizzards-Cory-Stockton-on-designing-Cataclysm/</ref>
 
 
===Video===
 
<youtube>khxccpTTcWY</youtube>
 
 
== Patches and hotfixes ==
 
* {{patch 3.2.0|note=One mailbox added.}}
 
* {{Patch 2.4.0|note=One mailbox added.}}
 
* {{Patch 1.6.0|note=
 
**Darnassus has been converted over to the new graveyard system. The system will place your character's spirit at the closest allowed graveyard in the zone.
 
**An Alliance-only graveyard has been added at the eastern end of Darnassus. Alliance characters dying in Darnassus will use this new graveyard. Horde characters dying on Teldrassil will still only be able to use the graveyard at Dolanaar.}}
 
* {{Patch 1.4.0|note=Patrolling scouts that can see through stealth and invisibility have been added to Darnassus.}}
 
* {{Patch 1.3.0|note=Added a mailbox to the Darnassus Bank.|comment=The mailbox next to the inn was actually moved, rather than a new mailbox added.}}
 
 
== References ==
 
{{reflist}}
 
 
== External links ==
 
{{elink|type=wowus|link=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/basics/cities.html#darnassus}}
 
{{elink|type=woweu|link=http://www.wow-europe.com/en/info/basics/cities.html#darnassus}}
 
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{{Teldrassil}}
 
{{Kalimdor}}
 
 
 
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[[Category:Alliance cities]]
 
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Highlord Taelan Fordring
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Title Highlord of The Scarlet Crusade, Lord of Mardenholde Keep
Gender Male
Race Human
Level 63 (Elite)
Class Paladin, Fighter (deprecated) (RPG)
Affiliation(s) Scarlet Crusade
Occupation Lord of Mardenholde Keep, Highlord of the Scarlet Crusade
Location Mardenholde Keep, Western Plaguelands
Status Deceased[1]
Relative(s) Tirion (father), Karandra (mother)

Taelan Fordring was a level 63 elite human paladin found in Hearthglen in the Western Plaguelands. Taelan was the son of Tirion Fordring and lord of Mardenholde Keep. He was the epitome of the powerful and good paladin warrior. Tall and powerfully built, he had long brown hair and blue eyes.[2]

Since the overhaul of Mardenholde Keep in patch 4.0.3a, he has been removed due to his death.[1]

History

Poor Taelan Fordring simply wanted to serve the Knights of the Silver Hand, learning about how to serve the less fortunate with his pure soul and his sword. Isillien taught him about the Spell holy surgeoflight [Holy Light] and what it was to serve. When he saw the Scourge destroy his home, he could only watch, powerless, as each friend he saw struck down rose again in undeath. Blind with grief and seeking guidance, he fell under his old tutor’s sway again and readily joined the new Crusade, eagerly offering his home to be their western base. He was honestly blind to the evil the Scarlet Crusade spreads and looks up to his leaders with respect and admiration. He regretted the innocent lives lost, but he had enough years of war to know that some innocents always die. And that’s what he considered this: war.[2]

Aside from protecting the principality of Hearthglen, he was also tasked with a project to secure and rebuild parts of the Plaguelands, for example the small village of Cinderhome, in an attempt to resettle the territories of former Lordaeron that were razed during the Third War and thus expand the Crusade's influence.[3] With the help of his father, he eventually recognized the corruption that had befallen the Scarlet Crusade and defected, but was killed by Grand Inquisitor Isillien for this betrayal while fleeing Hearthglen. However, Tirion, overcome with loss and outrage, avenged the death of his son by killing Isillien, and resolved to reform the Silver Hand as a force of good in the world once again.

Taelan's Legacy

Cataclysm This section concerns content related to Cataclysm.

In Cataclysm Highlord Tirion Fordring returns to the Western Plaguelands and establishes Argent Crusade's base in city of Hearthglen. One of the towers outside of city's walls is dedicated to Taelan's memory (it is the tower where Tirion and Taelan fought Isillien during Quest:In Dreams). Also Crusade Commander Eligor Dawnbringer sends players who venture into the Stratholme to reclaim painting of Taelen from the Scarlet Bastion.

Quests

Removed from game The subject of this section has been removed from World of Warcraft.

Taelan was involved in the following quests:

Quotes

  • I want not to dream anymore. — TCG

Notes

  • Aside from the quests, Highlord Taelan Fordring could also be killed for loot, although he had no unique drops.
  • Players who travel to Old Hillsbrad Foothills via the Caverns of Time can spot Taelan as a boy in an upstairs room of the inn in Southshore. He is holding the replica of Tirion's hammer which he received from his father on his 7th birthday.
  • Taelan's age seems to have undergone a retcon, given that he is only five at the time of Of Blood and Honor, yet an epilogue shows him at the age of 20 being inducted into the Knights of the Silver Hand. However, given that less than a decade passes between Of Blood and Honor and World of Warcraft, exactly how Taelan could have aged 15 years in this time is a mystery. This is further compounded by Tirion stating in a quest line that he gave Taelan the toy hammer when he was seven, the circumstances of which indicate that Taelan was aware that his father was still alive. During the time of Lands of Conflict, which occurs around a year before World of Warcraft, he was said to be 34 years old.[2]

Images

See also

References

External links

Preceded by:
Alexandros Mograine
Position:
Highlord of the Scarlet Crusade
Succeeded by:
Scarlet Highlord Daion
Preceded by:
Magistrate Barthilas
Position:
Lord of Mardenholde Keep
Succeeded by:
Tirion Fordring