Tendael Dawnlight



=Description= Tendael Dawnlight was a tall, sturdy figure with a muscular frame and broad shoulders. He had black hair and tanned skin. His expression was usually very serious, and even some would find it intimidating.

Armor
Tendael Dawnlight's armor was a thick, russet set of platemail crafted from titansteel. It had a regal design with gold embellishments.

Arms
Tendael Dawnlight's signature weapon was a Twinblade of the Phoenix replica. This weapon was later passed on to Tendael's successor, Volanaro Ael'aran.

=History=

Tendael Dawnlight was an experienced commander who participated in several theaters of war. Once a captain in the service of Kael'thas, Tendael's expertise in military strategy and swordsmanship eventually gained him recognition in the Argent Crusade. Before he could see the fall of Icecrown Citadel, however, he was pressured to return home and help raise a militia to defend Quel'Thalas from foreign and domestic threats while Silvermoon's armies were deployed in overseas.

He founded the Sunguard, an elite Thalassian fighting force dedicated to protecting the homeland. The size and power of his army grew more than he anticipated, however, and soon the Sunguard became a warhost in the ongoing conflict between the Horde and Alliance.

In one risky operation, Tendael and his force assaulted Stormwind, aiming to assassinate a terrorist responsible for the deaths of several sin'dorei in Quel'Thalas. During the operation, Tendael was defeated and was assumed dead. Felthier Truefeather took command of the Sunguard afterwards. Years later, Tendael returned to Quel'Thalas to the surprise of many of his former followers. He formed a new order, the Dominion of the Sun, sworn to protect the future of the sin'dorei.

When the Sunreavers were purged from Dalaran, many were taken prisoner in the Violet Hold. Furious, Tendael assembled a coalition of volunteers in an effort to liberate the prisoners. The coalition faced a number of Alliance factions when it invaded Northrend, but eventually reached Crystalsong Forest. On the eve of the final attack, a parlay was called between leaders of the Alliance and Horde. After some intense negotiation, Tendael was promised that the prisoners of the Violet Hold would be released if he turned himself in as a prisoner of war. Tendael accepted the terms, and was placed on trial as a war criminal. He was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison, but was assassinated shortly after exiting the court room. It is not clear what happened to Tendael's body. The Church of Holy Light claims that he was laid to rest in the catacombs of the Stormwind Cathedral of Light. Contrary to this, the Dominion of the Sun claims his body was taken back to Eversong Forest and buried at Farstrider Retreat.