Talarman Songsteel

Family History and Early Childhood
Talarman was born into the noble Songsteel family in the Kingdom of Alterac. When he was a boy, he learned of the fall of Stormwind from his father, Huxtran, who immediately began to agitate in official circles for the principality to join in the Alliance being formed by the Stormwind refugees.

Unfortunately, his attempts were unsuccessful, and when the Horde came to Lordaeron, Huxtran grew frustrated at the lack of commitment from the Alterac nobility, and raised a regiment out of his own pocket to aid in the battle against the orcish Horde. He led his regiment into many battles, and had just returned home to drum up further support when word came of Terenas' betrayal. Huxtran was barely able to rescue his family from the battle that followed.

Following the end of the Second War, Huxtran and his family wandered the Eastern Kingdoms, penniless and disinherited. Through a stroke of luck, Huxtran was able secure commissions for his sons Talarman and Talarmore in the Silver Hand, which improved the family's lot significantly.

When the Scourge invaded Lordaeron a few years later, Talarman was far enough along in his studies that he was sent to fight the onslaught. His group was sent to aid the Darrowshire militia in its stand against the Scourge. A short time into the battle, it became apparent that the intrepid group would not last long. Talarman and his fellow student, the Dwarf Ramil, were sent in search of remnants of the Lordaeron military, or supplies, to aid in the fight. While searching, Darrowshire fell, and the two fled south, eventually linking up with the Stromgarde military, where they served out the remainder of the war.

Following the containment of the Scourge, Talarman joined the newly formed Argent Dawn, and spent the majority of the next few years patrolling the Plaguelands, where he eventually met his wife, the Draenei paladin Shior.

When the threat from Arthas emerged in Northrend, Talarman, his wife, and his brother Talarmore were among those chosen to form the new Argent Crusade. They travelled to Northrend, and had many bloody adventures throughout the continent, culminating in the assault on Icecrown Citadel, where Talarman played a critical role, taking part in the battle against Deathbringer Saurfang, thus securing a foothold in the fortress.

Following the fall of Arthas, Talarman, his wife, and brother returned home, where they were able to use the rewards of their adventures to purchase a family home in the Cathedral District of Stormwind, where his father and mother now live in retirement.

When the Cataclysm came, Talarman, his wife, and brother left the Argent Crusade and lent their experience to the Defenders of Hyjal, where they spent the majority of the conflict fighting against Deathwing's minions.

After the lost continent of Pandaria was revealed, Talarman and Talarmore joined the reformed Silver Hand with great joy, intending to finish what they had started before the Third War.