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| + | [[File:Footman without helmet.jpg|thumb|Knight from the Second War with visor up.]] |
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| − | |name=General Turalyon |
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| − | |character= [[Paladin]], [[Priest]] (formerly),<ref>Beyond the Dark Portal, pg 53</ref> [[Cleric]], [[Knight]] (WC2); [[Warrior]], [[Mounted warrior]] |
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| − | |affiliation=[[Alliance of Lordaeron]]<br />[[Knights of the Silver Hand]]<br />[[Alliance Expedition]]<br />[[Sons of Lothar]] |
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| − | |faction=Alliance |
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| − | |occupation=Supreme Allied Commander, High General of the Alliance Expedition, Knight of the Silver Hand |
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| − | |status= Missing in action |
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| − | |relatives=[[Arator]] (son), [[Alleria Windrunner]] (lover), [[Vereesa Windrunner]], [[Sylvanas Windrunner]] (sisters-in-law), [[Giramar]] and [[Galadin]] (nephews), [[Rhonin]] (brother in law) |
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| − | | mentors = [[Alonsus Faol]]<br>[[Anduin Lothar]] |
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| + | '''Knights''' are traditionally [[mounted warrior|horse-mounted warrior]]s of the [[Alliance]] and the kingdoms of humanity. They are usually [[human]]s, although other factions have knights as well such as the [[elves]]. Aside from champions, the knight is the [[warrior]] elite of humanity, especially of the [[Alliance]], the best of the normal troops thus among the most feared. Many famous human warriors were knights such as Sir [[Anduin Lothar]], regent of Stormwind and commander of the Alliance forces during the second war. For centuries they have been the bane of many enemies, the legendary [[Orgrim Doomhammer]] the warchief who fell Lothar was killed by a human knight, the orc [[Nekros Skullcrusher]] lost his leg to a knight. They typically form ranks and charge, which cause devastating effect on the battlefield. This proud young man carries himself as if he were the lord of the battlefield. Resplendent in his (probably hereditary) armor, he spends much of his time testing the balance of his lance and speaking with his horse. A knight's most favored weapons are the [[sword]] and [[mace]].<ref>[[Alliance Player's Guide]], pg. 185.</ref> Knights appeared as units on the human or Alliance side in [[Warcraft I]], [[Warcraft II]], and [[Warcraft III]]. When one becomes a knight, he is given the title "Sir" in front of his name. |
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| + | An armored knight on his [[charger]] with his cape flowing is an icon of the might of the human armies. They also symbolize respect and honour among the humans, this is demonstrated by Sir [[Rufus Montaine]], as he was the one who taught the present Warchief of the Horde, [[Thrall]], of respect the first time. |
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| − | General '''Turalyon''' (aka High General Turalyon)<ref>{{ref book |author=Arthaus |title=[[Lands of Conflict]] |isbn=9781588469601 |pages=53}}</ref> is a famous [[paladin]] who served the Alliance army with distinction during and immediately after the [[Second War]]. He was second in command to Lord [[Anduin Lothar]], the Supreme Allied Commander, and commanded half of the Alliance forces during the Second War while Anduin Lothar commanded the other half. During the [[assault on Blackrock Spire]], Lord Lothar was struck down in combat with [[Orgrim Doomhammer]]. It was General Turalyon that picked up Lothar's battle standard and [[Great Royal Sword|broken sword]], and rallied the army of the Alliance to victory over the Horde, eventually capturing Doomhammer, and driving the [[orc]]s back to the [[Dark Portal]]. As the Lion's lieutenant, Turalyon was named Lothar's successor as Supreme Commander by the other (loyal) members of the Alliance.<ref>{{ref book |author= Rosenberg, Aaron |authorlink= Aaron Rosenberg |title= [[Tides of Darkness]] |isbn= 978-1-4165-3990-2 |pages=373}}</ref> Since that day, Turalyon has been haunted by Lothar's death, which he believed was his fault. |
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| + | [[Paladins]] are also called knights, though they differ from their brothers in arms; many if not most rose from the ranks of former knights. They are even referred as Holy Knights. Like knights, some paladins also have the title of "sir", though this could also be because they have rose up from the ranks of former knights. |
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| − | ==Biography== |
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| − | Turalyon was handpicked as one of the first five Knights of the Silver Hand by [[Alonsus Faol]].<ref>{{ref book |author= Rosenberg, Aaron |authorlink= Aaron Rosenberg |title= [[Tides of Darkness]] |isbn= 978-1-4165-3990-2 |pages=83}}</ref> He, along with his mentor, [[Uther the Lightbringer]], and the other Knights, [[Tirion Fordring]], [[Saidan Dathrohan]] and [[Gavinrad the Dire]], were tasked with assisting Lord Andiun Lothar and [[Khadgar]] in organizing the defense of [[Lordaeron (city)|Lordaeron]] against the advancing Horde. Lothar chose Turalyon as his lieutenant, a decision that made an already uncertain Turalyon, question his worth even more.<ref>{{ref book |author= Rosenberg, Aaron |authorlink= Aaron Rosenberg |title= [[Tides of Darkness]] |isbn= 978-1-4165-3990-2 |pages=122}}</ref> The young Turalyon developed a rapport with Khadgar, who despite his aged appearance, was roughly the same age as the Paladin. Turalyon was also introduced to [[Alleria Windrunner]], the leader of a cadre of rangers who had been sent to assess the situation by the Council of Silvermoon. A mutual attraction formed between Turalyon and Alleria, one that would bloom into a full-fledged relationship.{{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as BtDP - but what page? --> |
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| + | ==Knights of the Kingdom of Azeroth== |
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| − | Turalyon fought at Lothar's side for first skirmishes at Hillsbrad and Southshore. After forcing the Horde from their initial beach landing, the Alliances forces followed the Horde northeast to the mountain pass leading to the Wildhammer Dwarves' keep of [[Aerie Peak]]. Unknown to the trailing Alliance forces, the Horde's goal was not the Dwarven stronghold there. It was merely a feint to lure the bulk of their pursuers into a cat-and-mouse diversion in the mountains and forests of the Hinterlands, while the main body of the Horde marched on the elven homeland of [[Quel'Thalas]]. From this location, the Horde could launch an assault on either [[Silvermoon]] or [[Stromgarde]]. Lothar sent Turalyon, Khadgar, and Alleria to intercept the Horde before Quel'Thalas burned.<ref>{{ref book |author= Rosenberg, Aaron |authorlink= Aaron Rosenberg |title= [[Tides of Darkness]] |isbn= 978-1-4165-3990-2 |pages=163}}</ref> Turalyon led his forces east and then north through the pass now known as [[Plaguemist Ravine]], but they were too late — the Horde had already seized [[Caer Darrow]], taken the Runestone and moved further east into the forests surrounding Stratholme. The Horde proceeded to decimate Stratholme as well as the outlying town of Tyr's Hand before moving north and setting fire to [[Eversong Forest]] in southern Quel'thalas. |
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| + | [[Image:WC1PKnight.gif|left|WCI Knight]] |
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| + | During the [[First War]], the Kingdom of Azeroth (later known as [[Kingdom of Stormwind|Stormwind]]) was served by an order of knights called the [[Brotherhood of the Horse]], Knights of Azeroth, or the Knights of Stormwind. They formed the fighting elite in Azeroth's majesty’s service. |
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| − | The Allied forces managed to halt the Horde's advance into inner Quel'Thalas, but at the cost of many lives and a sizable portion of the [[Eversong Forest]] being destroyed. A distraught Alleria sought comfort in Turalyon's arms<ref>{{ref book |author= Rosenberg, Aaron |authorlink= Aaron Rosenberg |coauthors= [[Christie Golden]] |title= [[Beyond the Dark Portal]] |isbn= 978-1-4165-5086-0 |pages=201-204}}</ref> However, the brutal assault on their home convinced the elves to throw their full support behind the Alliance, and when Turalyon left Quel'Thalas, it was at the head of an elven armada. They arrived at the [[Capital City]], after passing through the mountainous region of Alterac, just in time to turn back Doomhammer's siege, and then chased the orcs back to the beaches of Southshore.<ref>{{ref book |author= Rosenberg, Aaron |authorlink= Aaron Rosenberg |title= [[Tides of Darkness]] |isbn= 978-1-4165-3990-2 |pages=331}}</ref> |
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| + | <blockquote>Using the difficult skills required for mounted combat, these warriors wield huge maces in order to crush their opponent’s skulls. Their warhorses make them fast and deadly, as they can maneuver much more quickly than an unmounted foe. Knights are well respected throughout the realm, and the tales of their fighting prowess are known far and wide.<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Warcraft: Orcs & Humans]] manual (Humans) |pages=22}}</ref></blockquote> |
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| − | ===The Lion's Lieutenant=== |
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| − | Turalyon and his comrades rejoined the rest of the Alliance army at the liberation of [[Ironforge]], forcing the Horde to retreat to Blackrock Spire itself. The battle proved to be a devastating for both sides. In the mist of the battle, he saw his commander engaging the orc warchief [[Doomhammer]] himself! Seeing the orc having the upper hand, Turalyon fought his way to Lothar's aid but he was continuously barred by orc warriors and he could do nothing more but watch as Doomhammer brought his hammer on Lothar's helm. Pushing anything in his way Turalyon went to the body of his hero, tears flowing as the warchief laughed and cried victory. Overcome with grief and anger, the paladin grabbed the Lion's shattered sword and rallied the Alliance forces with the fierce cry "For Sir Lothar!" that struck fear into the hearts of even the most blood thirsty orcs. The frenzied Alliance army attacked the demoralized orcs. In the mist of his anger, Turalyon almost killed Doomhammer but eventually spared his life. The battle lost, the Horde retreated to their last bastion: the [[Dark Portal]]. Turalyon gave chase, driving the orcs through the Portal itself, which Khadgar abruptly destroyed, seemingly ending the Horde menace and allowing the humans to rebuild. |
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| + | ==Knights of the Kingdom of Lordaeron== |
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| − | ===Expedition to Draenor=== |
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| − | Only a few years later, General Turalyon was handpicked by King [[Terenas Menethil II]] to lead an [[Alliance Expedition|expeditionary force]] also nicknamed the [[Sons of Lothar]] through the reformed Dark Portal and into [[Draenor]]. There it was discovered that an [[orc]] [[shaman]] was planning to use a number of powerful artifacts to open more portals, allowing the Horde to escape and plunder other worlds. |
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| + | [[Image:Night.gif|left|WCII Knight]] |
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| − | Upon arriving, Turalyon renewed his relationship with Alleria Windrunner and lay siege to the Hellfire Citadel. Unfortunately, Ner'zhul had already escaped. While they were determined to go after the mad shaman, [[the Skull of Gul'dan]], [[Deathwing]] was in a different direction. The Skull was needed to close the portal so the Alliance forces split up: Khadgar, Turalyon, and Alleria going after the black dragon while [[Danath Trollbane]], Alleria's rangers and the Wildhammer dwarves followed Ner'zhul. |
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| + | <blockquote>The Knights of Lordaeron represent the fiercest fighting force in the armies of the Alliance. Protected by suits of heavy armor, they carry mighty warhammers with which to crush all who would threaten the freedom of their lands. Astride great warhorses, these honorable and just warriors serve as a symbol of order to the peoples of Lordaeron in these dark and chaotic times. Having learned of the fate the [[Knights of Azeroth]] suffered after the First War, they have sworn to both avenge their fallen brethren and free their homelands from the grip of the [[History_of_the_Horde#Second_War|Orcish Hordes]].<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness]] Manual |pages=43}}</ref></blockquote> |
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| − | Turalyon and his friends met a tribe of [[gronn]] and [[ogres]] on the way which demanded them to aid in their assault on Deathwing. After a fierce battle against the [[black dragonflight]], they managed to gain the skull and rejoined Danath's forces in a final attempt to lay siege on the [[Black Temple]]. |
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| − | However, the [[Alliance Expedition|Alliance]] forces ultimately failed to stop Ner'zhul from opening and escaping into his portals, and the subsequent chaotic energy the portals released began to destroy the planet. Rather than risk Azeroth being damaged by Draenor's destruction, the brave paladin selflessly assisted Archmage [[Khadgar]] in destroying the Dark Portal on Draenor. |
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| + | The paladin order formed during the [[Second War]] called themselves the [[Knights of the Silver Hand]] and were those of only the greatest virtue among the knighthood of Lordaeron, and were tutored in the ways of magic. |
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| − | As Draenor tore apart around them, Turalyon lead the forces of the Alliance Expedition that were with him through a portal to yet another world, one they could barely make sense of. After the set of cataclysmic events that changed Draenor into Outland were over, Turalyon, [[Alleria]], [[Khadgar]], [[Danath]] and the other Alliance troops all returned to Draenor. After briefly surveying the damage, Turalyon led his friends back to Honor Hold, which had remained standing through the chaos Draenor had just undergone. However, although many of his friends do, Turalyon as well as Alleria do not appear anywhere in Outland, making his current whereabouts unknown, despite [[Tigole]] telling us that all of the people depicted in the statues in the Valley of Heroes would be seen in The Burning Crusade expansion. |
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| + | ===Knights of the Third War=== |
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| − | He is immortalized in a massive stone statue in the Valley of Heroes in [[Stormwind]], alongside the other leaders of the Alliance Expedition. The broken sword in his hand is most likely Lothar's, as he took up the shattered blade in combat against the Horde when Lothar fell. |
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| + | [[Image:BTNKnight.png|left|WCIII Knight]] |
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| + | <blockquote>Though the hearty knights of Azeroth were destroyed during the First War, the shining knights of Lordaeron still continue to serve amongst the warriors of the Alliance. Wading into combat astride their noble warhorses, the knights are renowned for cutting bloody swathes through enemy ranks. The knights' speed and mobility mark them as some of the most versatile warriors of the Alliance.<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]] Manual |pages=10}}</ref></blockquote> |
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+ | ==Gallery== |
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| − | Turalyon is a kind and gentle soul who only wishes the world to be at peace. His innocence and understanding personality allow him to see through people for who they truly are. An example would be his friendship with Khadgar, as wizards were often discriminated against by holy orders. He has no special hatred for his enemies either and is very merciful: he refused to kill Doomhammer even when the warchief killed Lothar whom Turalyon admired very much. However, when innocent lives were threatened Turalyon's passive nature changed to that of a determined avenger willing to do what was necessary, setting aside his own well being, and putting the lives of the endangered as the top priority. It was these traits that drew Alleria Windrunner to fall in love with him. |
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| + | Image:Human_Knight..jpg|Knight of Lordaeron from the Third War (concept art). |
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| + | Image:Human_Knight.jpg|Knight of Lordaeron from the Second War. |
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| − | At an early age Turalyon joined the ranks of priesthood and fell under the guidance of [[Uther]], at that time a [[knight]] of [[Lordaeron]] and a cleric apprentice of the Archbishop. He believed in the [[Light|Holy Light]] but was never able to feel its full strength. When he saw the destruction the [[Horde]] wrought in Azeroth, he felt his faith falter. It was only when [[Anduin Lothar|Lothar]] was struck down that Turalyon's faith was revitalized and it was so strong that both the Alliance and Horde forces were completely stunned. Turalyon would draw upon his skill as a [[paladin]] and his experience in command to defeat [[Orgrim Doomhammer|Doomhammer]]. |
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| − | Although he was initially a priest, Turalyon is a skilled and fearsome warrior and can fight as well as any knight. He, like Lothar, is usually seen leading contingents of knights, smashing aside any foe with his warhammer and his aura, spreading encouragement to his own troops and fear into the hearts of his enemies. His determination and faith gives him enough strength to fight dozens of much larger orcs. A skilled tactician, Turalyon is known for his tactics of surprising enemy forces with fearsome charges of knights and foot soldiers while supporting them with arrow and magic. |
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| + | !Name!!Role!!Status!!Location |
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| + | |{{Alliance}}{{RaceIconExt|Lothar|Small}} Sir [[Anduin Lothar]] |
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| + | |Knight Champion of [[Stormwind]] |
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| + | |Deceased |
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| + | |Unknown |
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| + | |- |
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| + | |{{neutral}}{{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} Sir [[Andarin Lightblade]] |
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| + | |Leader of the [[Argent Dawn]] in [[Mount Hyjal]] |
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| + | |Alive |
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| + | |Unknown |
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| + | |- |
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| + | |{{alliance}}{{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} Sir [[Rufus Montaine]] |
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| + | |teacher of [[Thrall]] |
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| + | |Deceased |
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| + | |Unknown |
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| + | |- |
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| + | |{{alliance}}{{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} Sir [[Marcus Jonathan]] |
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| + | |General of Stormwind |
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| + | |Alive |
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| + | |- |
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| + | |{{alliance}}{{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} Sir [[Reginald Windsor]] |
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| + | |Marshal of Stormwind |
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| + | |Deceased |
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| + | |- |
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| + | |{{alliance}}{{RaceIconExt|Turalyon|Small}} Sir [[Turalyon]] |
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| + | |MIA |
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| + | |Unknown |
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| + | |- |
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| + | |{{Combat Icon Small}}{{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} Sir [[Thomas Thomson]] |
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| + | |the [[Headless Horseman]] |
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| + | |Undead, Killable |
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| + | |[[Scarlet Monastery]], [[Tirisfal Glades]] |
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| + | |- |
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| + | |{{Combat Icon Small}}{{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} Sir [[High Protector Lorik]] |
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| + | |High Protector of the [[Scarlet Crusade]] |
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| + | |Alive |
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| + | |[[Hearthglen]], [[Western Plaguelands]] |
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| + | |- |
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| + | |{{alliance}}{{RaceIconExt|Uther|Small}} Sir [[Uther the Lightbringer]] |
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| + | |the first of the [[paladin]]s |
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| + | |Deceased |
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| + | |[[Uther's Tomb]], [[Western Plaguelands]] |
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| + | |- |
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| + | |{{Combat Icon Small}}{{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} Sir [[Saidan Dathrohan]] |
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| + | |[[Grand Master]] of the [[Scarlet Crusade]] |
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| + | |possessed by [[Balnazzar]] |
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| + | |[[The Scarlet Bastion]], [[Stratholme]] |
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| + | |- |
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| + | |{{Neutral}}{{RaceIconExt|Tirion|Small}} Sir [[Tirion Fordring]] |
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| + | |[[Grand Master]] of the [[Argent Crusade]] |
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| + | |Alive |
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| + | |[[Mardenholde Keep]], [[Western Plaguelands]] |
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| + | |- |
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| + | |{{alliance}}{{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} [[Knight Dameron]] |
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| + | |[[Wintergrasp]] quartermaster |
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| + | |Alive |
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| + | |[[Wintergrasp Fortress]], [[Wintergrasp]] |
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| + | |- |
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| + | |{{alliance}}{{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} [[Knight-Captain Drosche]] |
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| + | |officer aboard [[The Skybreaker]] |
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| + | |Alive |
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| + | |[[The Skybreaker]], [[Icecrown]] |
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| + | |- |
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| + | |{{alliance}}{{RaceIcon|Night Elf|Male|Small}} [[Knight-Lieutenant Moonstrike]] |
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| + | |[[Stormwind]] PvP quartermaster |
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| + | |Unknown |
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| + | |Unknown |
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| + | |- |
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| + | |{{alliance}}{{RaceIcon|Human|Female|Small}} [[Knight-Lieutenant T'Maire Sydes]] |
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| + | |[[Stormwind]] PvP quartermaster |
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| + | |Alive |
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| + | |[[Champions' Hall]], [[Stormwind]] |
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| + | |- |
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| + | |{{Combat Icon Small}}{{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} [[The Black Knight]] |
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| + | |Killable |
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| + | |[[Argent Tournament Grounds]], [[Icecrown]] |
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| − | General Turalyon |
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| + | ==Knight orders/types== |
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| − | Former Lieutenant to Lord [[Anduin Lothar]]. [[Knight of the Silver Hand]]. High General of the [[Alliance Expedition]] that marched into the orc homeworld of [[Draenor]]. Presumed deceased. |
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| + | In ''[[World of Warcraft]]'', Alliance knights from Lordaeron can been seen in the [[Burning Crusade]] and [[Wrath of the Lich King]] expansions inside the [[Caverns of Time]] as {{reputation|friendly}} units. There are many knights in both the [[Argent Crusade]] and the [[Alliance Vanguard]]. Knights are also employed by several factions other than the Alliance; including the [[Death Knight]]s and [[Necro Knight]]s of the [[Scourge]] and the various knights employed by the [[Scarlet Crusade]] and Argent Dawn. The [[blood elves]] have formed a paladin order called the [[Blood Knight]]s. |
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| + | "Knight" was also a rank title given to people for [[PvP]] prior to the revamping of the [[Honor System]]. |
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| + | *[[Brotherhood of the Horse]] |
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| − | Esarus thar no'Darador' - By Blood and Honor We Serve.<br /> |
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| + | *[[Scarlet Knight]] |
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| − | You were the right hand of justice and virtue, old friend. Your name will be honored in our halls always. |
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| + | *[[Necro Knight]] |
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| + | *[[Death Knight]] |
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| + | *[[Dreadknight]] |
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| + | *[[Blood Knight]] |
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| + | *[[Dark Knight]] |
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| + | *[[Knights of the Silver Hand]] |
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| + | *[[Knights of the Ebon Blade]] |
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| + | *[[Onslaught Knight]] |
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| + | *See [[Quotes_of_Warcraft_II#Knight|Warcraft II Knight quotes]] |
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| + | *See [[Quotes_of_Warcraft_III/Human_Alliance#Human_Knight|Warcraft III Knight quotes]] |
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| − | * The broken sword in Turalyon's hand is the shattered [[Great Royal Sword]] of [[Anduin Lothar]], which Turalyon used to defeat [[Orgrim Doomhammer]] after he killed Lothar. |
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| − | * At [[BlizzCon 2010]], a question was asked in the Lore panel about the status of Turalyon. [[Chris Metzen]] and [[Alex Afrasiabi]] responded they had every intention of dealing with Turalyon in an epic manner, but nothing had been set in stone as of yet. It then became a running gag in the lore Q&A that his plot would be expanded along with the three [[Windrunner]] sisters being reunited (which they also have no plans to visit at this current time), with [[Med'an]] (who they do not know how to leverage in the game yet), two years ago (referencing the timeline discrepancy between revamped Azeroth and Outland), in [[Stromgarde]] (whose story will not be resolved yet), and [[Atiesh]] would be there (which will not be attainable again).<ref name="loreqanda">[http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/10/22/blizzcon-2010-quests-and-lore-panel-liveblog/ BlizzCon 2010: Quests and lore panel liveblog]</ref> |
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| − | * By the [[Light]], your time here has ended! You are not of this world, not of the Holy Light. You do not belong here! Begone! |
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| − | * [[Orgrim Doomhammer|You]] will stand trial for your crimes. You will stand in [[Lordaeron|Capital City]], in chains as the leaders of the Alliance decide your fate, and there you will acknowledge your full defeat. But [[Orc|you]] will not be so lucky. You will die here, with the rest of your kind, and this world will be rid of your taint forever! |
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| − | * I hope [[Khadgar|you]] are wrong. But if you are right, we will be here waiting for them when [[Horde|they]] return. And we will drive them back again, just as we did this time. This world is ours, and by the Holy Light we will keep it safe, now and forever. (to Khadgar when mentioning the Horde might return at the end of the [[Second War]]) |
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| − | * We knew when we came through we might not be returning. Light, we expected to die—but we didn't. [[Dark Portal|The portal's]] closed. We did what we came here to do. What do we do now—that's up to us. There are others still out there—we need to find them, bring them back. We'll explore. Make new [[Draenei|allies]]. Keep fighting the Horde, whatever's left here, so they don't ever try to do something like this again. The Light is still with us. We still have a job to do. This [[Draenor|world]] will be what we choose to make of it. (after the Dark Portal exploded) |
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- For the PvP title, see Knight (rank).
Knight from the Second War with visor up.
Knights are traditionally horse-mounted warriors of the Alliance and the kingdoms of humanity. They are usually humans, although other factions have knights as well such as the elves. Aside from champions, the knight is the warrior elite of humanity, especially of the Alliance, the best of the normal troops thus among the most feared. Many famous human warriors were knights such as Sir Anduin Lothar, regent of Stormwind and commander of the Alliance forces during the second war. For centuries they have been the bane of many enemies, the legendary Orgrim Doomhammer the warchief who fell Lothar was killed by a human knight, the orc Nekros Skullcrusher lost his leg to a knight. They typically form ranks and charge, which cause devastating effect on the battlefield. This proud young man carries himself as if he were the lord of the battlefield. Resplendent in his (probably hereditary) armor, he spends much of his time testing the balance of his lance and speaking with his horse. A knight's most favored weapons are the sword and mace.[1] Knights appeared as units on the human or Alliance side in Warcraft I, Warcraft II, and Warcraft III. When one becomes a knight, he is given the title "Sir" in front of his name.
An armored knight on his charger with his cape flowing is an icon of the might of the human armies. They also symbolize respect and honour among the humans, this is demonstrated by Sir Rufus Montaine, as he was the one who taught the present Warchief of the Horde, Thrall, of respect the first time.
Paladins are also called knights, though they differ from their brothers in arms; many if not most rose from the ranks of former knights. They are even referred as Holy Knights. Like knights, some paladins also have the title of "sir", though this could also be because they have rose up from the ranks of former knights.
Knights of the Kingdom of Azeroth
During the First War, the Kingdom of Azeroth (later known as Stormwind) was served by an order of knights called the Brotherhood of the Horse, Knights of Azeroth, or the Knights of Stormwind. They formed the fighting elite in Azeroth's majesty’s service.
Using the difficult skills required for mounted combat, these warriors wield huge maces in order to crush their opponent’s skulls. Their warhorses make them fast and deadly, as they can maneuver much more quickly than an unmounted foe. Knights are well respected throughout the realm, and the tales of their fighting prowess are known far and wide.[2]
Knights of the Kingdom of Lordaeron
Second War
The Knights of Lordaeron represent the fiercest fighting force in the armies of the Alliance. Protected by suits of heavy armor, they carry mighty warhammers with which to crush all who would threaten the freedom of their lands. Astride great warhorses, these honorable and just warriors serve as a symbol of order to the peoples of Lordaeron in these dark and chaotic times. Having learned of the fate the Knights of Azeroth suffered after the First War, they have sworn to both avenge their fallen brethren and free their homelands from the grip of the Orcish Hordes.[3]
The paladin order formed during the Second War called themselves the Knights of the Silver Hand and were those of only the greatest virtue among the knighthood of Lordaeron, and were tutored in the ways of magic.
Knights of the Third War
- Main article: Knight (Warcraft III)
Though the hearty knights of Azeroth were destroyed during the First War, the shining knights of Lordaeron still continue to serve amongst the warriors of the Alliance. Wading into combat astride their noble warhorses, the knights are renowned for cutting bloody swathes through enemy ranks. The knights' speed and mobility mark them as some of the most versatile warriors of the Alliance.[4]
Gallery
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Knight of Lordaeron from the Third War (concept art).
Knight of Lordaeron from the Second War.
Notable
Knight orders/types
In World of Warcraft, Alliance knights from Lordaeron can been seen in the Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King expansions inside the Caverns of Time as friendly units. There are many knights in both the Argent Crusade and the Alliance Vanguard. Knights are also employed by several factions other than the Alliance; including the Death Knights and Necro Knights of the Scourge and the various knights employed by the Scarlet Crusade and Argent Dawn. The blood elves have formed a paladin order called the Blood Knights.
"Knight" was also a rank title given to people for PvP prior to the revamping of the Honor System.
- Brotherhood of the Horse
- Scarlet Knight
- Necro Knight
- Death Knight
- Dreadknight
- Blood Knight
- Dark Knight
- Knights of the Silver Hand
- Knights of the Ebon Blade
- Onslaught Knight
Quotes
References
- ^ Alliance Player's Guide, pg. 185.
- ^ Blizzard Entertainment. Warcraft: Orcs & Humans manual (Humans), 22.
- ^ Blizzard Entertainment. Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness Manual, 43.
- ^ Blizzard Entertainment. Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Manual, 10.
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