Annia Lionstead | |
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Annia within Stratholme done by: Clayscence on DeviantArt | |
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Crusader Strike |
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David Lionstead (Father) |
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Fethaes Ravenbreeze |
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33 |
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Commander of the 7th Legion |
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Scarlet War on the Scourge
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Awards |
Alliance-Horde War Campaign Medal |
Physical Description[]
Annia Lionstead, despite being thirty-three years old, has a youthful appearance with slightly tanned skin and black raven-like hair. Her striking golden, wolfish eyes have earned her the nickname "Wolf of Lordaeron" among her friends.
She bears four scars, one of which runs across her chest and belly but was fortunately able to be healed. The other three scars were inflicted during her time with the Scarlet Crusade. One on her neck, caused by a ghoul when she was nineteen, and two on her face. During the Summertide Assaults, she was injured above her left eye but the scar is barely visible after healing. The other scar, on her right cheek, required stitches after she was attacked by a Crusade officer as she left New Heathglen.
Annia also has a glowing golden Holy rune on her right arm that has been cut out of her skin, but reforms whenever she channels the light once more.
Personality Traits[]
After the end of the Fourth War, Annia Lionstead's attitude underwent a significant shift. She has become more cautious and hostile towards those who practice dark magic, although she refrains from causing them harm. She does not take issue with trained warlocks and death knights walking around with their undead and demons in tow.
Recent events have caused her to develop a strong aversion to blood magic, but she is not reckless and refrains from attacking those who practice it within city limits.
Annia finds demons and fel to be irritating, and the new alliance with the Illidari initially had her on edge. However, she has since come to see them as noble, just, and loyal, recognizing the strength of a paladin within their ranks.
Childhood-Teenagehood[]
Annia Lionstead was the younger of two siblings, born three years after the Second War to her parents, Jennifer and David Lionstead. Her older sister, Katsa, was three years her senior. After their service in the First and Second War, the family settled in Stratholme, where David trained to become a paladin and Jennifer worked as a priest. Despite their skills, they found little use for them in the city, and David often took the family on hunting and fishing trips to nearby docks in Lordaeron, which Annia always looked forward to.
Unlike her sister, Annia preferred being outdoors and frequently accompanied her father and his friend on their hunting trips. From a young age, she idolized her father and dreamed of becoming a paladin like him. David recognized her potential and supported her training towards her goal.
The Culling of Stratholme[]
Nineteen years went by, and everything seemed peaceful until a grain shipment arrived in Stratholme. People began to fall ill, but not Annia or her family. Having only just returned to the city, Jennifer attempted to use her magic to heal the sick, but it proved ineffective. Then Arthas arrived and began a merciless slaughter of the people.
David hurriedly took his family inside and barricaded the door as the undead pounded on it relentlessly. He quickly rushed Jennifer and the children to the cellar, locking it and pushing a bookshelf against it. All they could hear was the shattering of glass and the sounds of zombies, along with the clang of a sword striking against them. Annia and her sister Katsa huddled together in the corner, their hearts pounding in terror. They could hardly believe what was happening, and the darkness of the cellar only added to their fear. David tried to reassure them, telling them that everything would be all right, but they could hear the desperation in his voice. For what seemed like an eternity, they remained hidden in the cellar, praying for the nightmare to end.
Aftermath of the Culling.[]
When the Purge was over, Annia's father opened the cellar door and helped them out. They were able to travel out of Stratholme undetected by undead or any of Arthas's paladins. Annia and her family made their way to her mother's side of the family's farm where they would stay and help tend to the farm until they had enough coin to move to the city.
One day, Annia's mother left the farm to travel down to Southshore to deliver some food they had farmed. But on that day, Arthas murdered his own father, and the Scourge began to swarm across Lordaeron, attacking towns and farms. Annia tried to look for her father but was chased into the woods by undead. A ghoul jumped at Annia, pushing her to the ground before a hammer smashed into the ghoul's skull, killing it.
Annai turned her head to see a bearded man wielding a Silverhand Hammer like Uther, but he had black hair. He reached down from what seemed like the heavens and picked her up, putting her over his shoulder. The second ghoul tried to attack, but the paladin bashed the hammer into its skull, letting it fall to the ground. He moved Annia into both of his hands, running into the forest.
The Tygar and the Cub and joining the Scarlet Crusade.[]
Freddy and Annia traveled around Lordaeron for a while, searching for survivors and her family, but they came up mostly empty-handed. They heard rumors about the "Scarlet Crusade" and thought it would be the best place to take shelter, so they went to the Scarlet Monastery to regroup with people.
Upon arriving, they were met with suspicion and hostility from the Scarlet Crusade members, who believed that anyone could be a potential agent of the Scourge. It wasn't until they were able to prove themselves in battle against the undead that they were fully accepted by the Crusade.
Annia trained hard and learned how to fight with a sword and shield, hoping to one day find her family and reunite with them. She also grew close to Freddy, who had become her mentor and friend during their travels.
Eventually, Annia and Freddy joined a group of Crusaders who were going on a mission to retake a nearby village from the Scourge. They fought valiantly and succeeded in driving out the undead, but Annia was injured in the battle.
As she lay in a makeshift infirmary, recovering from her wounds, Annia thought about her family and wondered where they could be. She knew that she would not give up until she found them, no matter what it took.
The Summertide Assaults and Sad News[]
Annia fought bravely in the battle and witnessed the true ferocity of the undead army. She saw many of her comrades fall in battle, but she continued to fight on with unwavering determination. She felt the adrenaline coursing through her veins as she clashed swords with the undead, and her heart raced with excitement as she saw the tide of battle turn in their favor.
When the High Wizard of the Scarlet Crusade finally faced off against Diodor the Damned, Annia watched in awe as the two powerful mages engaged in an intense magical duel. The air crackled with energy as bolts of arcane magic were hurled back and forth, and the ground shook beneath their feet as they unleashed devastating spells. In the end, it was the High Wizard who emerged victorious, banishing the necromancer to the nether realm for eternity.
Despite the victory, Annia knew that the war was far from over. The Scourge was still a formidable foe, and they would need to remain vigilant in their fight against the undead. But she felt a sense of pride in being part of the Scarlet Crusade, knowing that they were making a difference in the world and fighting to protect their homeland from the forces of darkness.
As Freddy departed for Silverpine forest on his mission, Annia remained at the Scarlet Monastery to continue her training as a Knight of the Crimson Legion. She studied under the tutelage of experienced warriors and sharpened her skills in combat, both with weapons and spells.
Despite the training, Annia could not shake off the memories of Stratholme and the loss of her family. She often found herself lost in thought, replaying the events over and over again in her mind. But she knew she had to stay strong and focused if she was to make a difference in the fight against the Scourge.
Days turned into weeks and weeks turned into months, but Freddy did not return. Annia grew increasingly worried, fearing the worst. She decided to set out on a mission to find him, to ensure he was safe and to offer whatever help she could.
Annia left the Scarlet Monastery and embarked on a journey through the dark and treacherous forests of Silverpine. She encountered many dangers along the way, from packs of feral worgens to roaming bands of undead. She sadlt was never able to find Freddy or any sigh of his camp.
Naxxaramas[]
Annia and her Scarlet Crusade unit fought the undead relentlessly and joined forces with Tyrs Hand under High General Abbendis's truce with the Argent Dawn. Despite her dislike for the Dawn, Annia did not harm them during the truce. However, when the Argent Dawn showed more interest in fighting the Scarlet Crusade than the undead, Annia broke off from the truce and ordered her troops to hunt the Argent Dawn without mercy. She even went as far as torturing the Argents and leaving them to be mauled by the undead.
When Annia was ordered to stop her actions and report back to Tyrs Hand, she refused, and her loyal Scarlet Crusade unit stayed by her side. Upon hearing of Renault's murder by his father's ghost, Annia quickly returned to the monastery. However, she was punished for her disobedience and locked away. Alera Silverblade, known as "The Scarlet Bloodhound," was tasked with finding any impurity within Annia.
Months later, Annia was released and allowed to work under the banner once more, but her mindset had changed. She would fight without question and follow the Scarlet Crusade's will to the letter.
Vengeance Upon the Legion[]
After Bal'nazzar was exposed as the true leader of the Scarlet Crusade under the guise of Saiden Dathrohan, Annia became determined to seek revenge against the Legion for manipulating and deceiving her comrades. However, she never wavered in her loyalty to the Scarlet Crusade and their mission.
During this time, Freddy had disappeared in Silverpine. After being "forgiven" for her past transgressions, Annia was able to lead a small task force into Silverpine to search for him once more and complete his mission. They eventually captured a worgen, which was then used in experiments to determine if they could be controlled by the Scarlet Crusade in their fight against the undead.
The Alliance and Reunion[]
Annia was sent to Stormwind as an ambassador, and to her surprise, she was reunited with Katsa and her mother, Jennifer, whom she had believed to be dead. She was conflicted about how to feel after so much time spent searching. Although she had used her anger and fear to fight the undead, she was uncertain about what to do next, but she had no intention of stopping.
She stayed in Stormwind for some time, spending time with her family and recruiting for the Scarlet Crusade. When the Dark Portal reopened, she was invited to join a group called "The Gilded Blade" to fight alongside them, and she accepted the invitation, but only as a Scarlet ward to keep tabs on them.
Eventually, the Guild Master of The Gilded Blade requested her return to Azeroth, where they were sent to investigate an outbreak of undead in the north. Alongside a Kaldorei named Fethaes, Annia discovered that the undead were gathering and preparing for something big in the Plaguelands.
Fethaes returned to Stormwind to gather the rest of The Gilded Blade, while Annia reported her findings to the Scarlet Monastery. She was then sent to fight the undead invasion once again.
The Scourge War.[]
As the Scarlet Fleet sailed towards Northrend, Annia witnessed the Scarlet Enclave's downfall and the renaming of the Crusade to the Scarlet Onslaught. The Onslaught started recruiting Death Knights, but Annia was unsure if they were former Scourge or made within the ranks of the Onslaught.
For several months, Annia fought alongside the Scarlet Onslaught within New Hearthglen and was aware of an Alliance base nearby. She believed they could be allies until the 7th Legion apparently attacked the Onslaught, but Annia refrained from attacking them.
Annia frequently embarked on missions to fight undead all over Northrend under the Onslaught banner.
After a supposed Forsaken assault on New Hearthglen that resulted in the death and desecration of Brigitte Abbendis's corpse, Annia sought revenge against the Horde, but her plans were cut short upon hearing the events of the Wrathgate.
Siege of the Undercity.[]
Annia swiftly pledged her support to the Alliance in their battle against Varimathras and offered her small force to aid in healing the wounded. This action was viewed as a betrayal by the Scarlet Onslaught, and Annia was stripped of her title. However, her loyal followers chose to stand by her side, believing that it was the will of the Light. They helped heal the wounded, regardless of faction.
Later on, Annia was approached by the Alliance and offered a position within the 7th Legion due to her extensive war experience. However, she declined the offer, but some of her followers accepted it with her blessing.
As the Alliance and Horde converged on the Undercity, Annia felt a sense of unease being back in her homeland after months in Northrend. Nevertheless, she fought alongside the Alliance as they charged into the city, killing Horde loyalists and Forsaken loyal to Varimathras alike.
The Eternal War with the Damned[]
Annia saw the assault on the Undercity as a chance to escape the political games and return to the real war in the north. Her armor had taken a beating during the battle in Lordaeron, and she sought a stronger, more durable material. She heard of a metal found in the frozen wastes that was said to be nearly unbreakable, and set out to find it.
As she arrived at the mine, she was confronted by a horde of skeleton minions. Annia swiftly defeated them all, cutting them down with her blade. She eventually found the metal she sought and mined as much ore as she could carry. With the ore in hand, she began to craft a makeshift anvil and set to work. Using her connection to the light, she attempted to craft a set of armor that would better suit her needs.
Undead creatures soon wandered into the mine, seeking to kill the seemingly defenseless crusader, but they were no match for her skills. Annia finished her work and emerged from the mine, ready to face the dangers of the frozen north with her new armor.
Deathwings return and the Renegades[]
Upon returning to Lordaeron after the fall of the Lich King, Annia discovered that the monastery was in disarray and divided into two factions. She sided with the Renegades and fought to take back the base, working alongside the Scarlet Crusade to fortify their defenses. In addition to this, Annia reclaimed her old farm and entrusted it to her childhood friend, Alex Home, who was also a member of the Scarlet Renegades.
Not long after, Annia learned that Freddy had returned and had turned into a feral worgen. He informed her that Balnazzar had returned to Stratholme and advised her to assist in the attack on the city, even if it meant working with the Brotherhood of Light whom she harbored animosity towards.
Despite her reservations, Annia set aside her hatred for the Brotherhood and worked with them. They recognized her value but knew that they would have to kill her once the task was complete.
A Will of Steel and Conviction.[]
Annia returned to farmstead where she had lived for many years had been taken over by the Renegades, but surprisingly, it had not been looted. The place had once been a haven for undead, but the Renegades had claimed it as their own.
Annia and Freddy decided to visit the farmstead, and while Annia was exploring her mother's room, she discovered her father's sword, Lionsheart. It had been in their family for generations and was meant for Katsa, the older sister who was believed to have died during the Scourge attack on Stormwind.
Freddy took the sword back to the Scarlet Monastery to be reforged, and after three days at the forge, he and a blood mage emerged with a golden blade featuring a skull in the center. The blood mage even suggested that it might be the Ashbringer of demons.
When Annia held the sword, she felt as though it was meant to be hers, but at the same time, it still belonged to Katsa. If Katsa were to return, she would have the right to claim it. Annia pondered whether or not she should tell her sister if she ever saw her again.
Returning Home and Renewed Scars.[]
Annia's mind was racing with thoughts as she stared at the object in her old house. Was it a trick of her mind, or was it something real? She shook off the feeling and refocused on the task at hand. She continued to fight alongside Freddy and the Brotherhood knights, their swords clashing against the undead forces of Stratholme.
As they fought their way through the city, Annia couldn't help but feel a sense of dread growing within her. What if they didn't make it to Balnazzar? What if she failed in her mission? She pushed those thoughts aside, knowing that she had to focus on the present moment if she was going to have any chance of success.
While accompanying The Brotherhood of Light through the city, Freddy and Annia encountered an unexpected attack from an undead creature. Cutting it down with ease.
Annia's eyes were devoid of emotion as she gazed at the zombie and noticed a necklace embedded in its skin. She reached down and tore it from the flesh, revealing the symbol of the Silver Hand. She stared at it for a full minute before turning her attention to her house, which was still within view.
She knew that fighting Balnazzar and risking her life wouldn't bring anyone back. With a forceful kick, she knocked down the door and strode inside, observing the charred furniture and looted shelves. It was likely the work of the Cult of the Damned. Sighing heavily, Annia looked up the stairs to see a burnt book resting on the landing. It was the very book she had been reading before being forced into the cellar. Suddenly, she noticed a shadow of a little girl, but it disappeared as quickly as it had appeared.
With each echoing step, the armored paladin climbed the stairs, aware that her movements might attract the attention of the undead if they hadn't already attacked the place.
As Annia ascended the stairs, she heard a voice calling out to her from her room. She paused and turned towards the source of the sound, trying to identify the familiar voice. To her surprise, she saw a little girl sitting on her bed, with a striking resemblance to her deceased sister Katsa. However, Annia quickly dismissed the possibility of it being a ghost, as Katsa was not a child when she died.
The little girl smiled and called out to Annia, running over to give her a hug. Annia was relieved that the girl wasn't a threat and held her hand, feeling its warmth. The girl mentioned that their mother had bought them teddy bears, which triggered a memory in Annia's mind. She recalled the day when Katsa and their mother had returned from Lordaeron with twin teddy bears.
Annias eyes welled up with tears as she sat on the bed with Katsa's image. She remembered the day Katsa had given her the teddy bear and had promised that they would always be together, even if they were on different moons. Annia couldn't help but cry at the memory. She went to hug Katsa, but the little girl had vanished. Annia collapsed on the bed, crying.
After what felt like an eternity, Annia stopped crying and looked around for their teddy bears. She couldn't find hers but spotted Katsa's bear, which was ripped and in need of repair. Annia picked it up gently and held it close, placing it on her waist as she left Stratholme without seeing Freddy.
The Brotherhood of Light.[]
Annia had been traveling south for a week since the events at Stratholme. She wasn't sure where Freddy was, but she suspected he had returned to the base. That night, she made camp under a tree and fell asleep. Suddenly, she heard footsteps and instinctively jumped back, narrowly avoiding a sword that grazed her left eyebrow. As she opened her eyes and looked at her attacker, she saw a Brotherhood paladin standing over her.
Blood dripped down her face as she grabbed her sword and swung back at him. Her sword struck his shoulder plate, but his mission was to kill her at any cost. The paladin thrust his sword forward, and in Annia's anger, she didn't realize she was leaving herself open. The assassin's blade pierced her stomach and went out the other side of her body. As the paladin taunted her and let go of his blade, Annia tried to use the light to strike him, but his blade was enchanted to drain her mana. The paladin spat on her and took Conviction before walking away into the night.
Annia felt herself drifting off into a deep sleep, unsure if she would ever wake up again.
The Watchful Eye of Tyr.[]
Annia's feeble eyes fluttered open, and she found herself inside a tent with the aroma of cooking food. She placed her hand on her stomach and felt the stitches, which were done rather well. However, she was confused about why she was only wearing a bra, but she assumed it was necessary for the healing process. Carefully, she surveyed her surroundings and saw a hooded figure cooking food. When she went to grab Conviction, she realized it was gone. The paladin who had attacked her had stolen it.
Annia decided to take a chance and walked out of the tent. The female human cooking the food looked up at her, her face covered by a hood. She nodded at Annia and said she was making food for her before leaving. Annia thought her voice sounded familiar and questioned the figure. The woman said her true identity would be revealed in time, her voice growing darker as she spoke.
Annia touched her chest and asked the woman why she had saved her. The figure shrugged and said it was her turn to save her. Before Annia could ask what she meant, the woman pointed at Annia's bag and said she had fixed the teddy bear inside. Annia was annoyed that the woman had gone through her belongings, but she realized that if she hadn't found her, Annia would most likely have died.
The woman noticed that the food was ready and quickly left the camp. Annia was speechless. This act of kindness from a stranger was unexpected, and the fact that the woman was a death knight who had helped her while she was wearing her Scarlet Tabard left her perplexed. She looked down at the fire and saw something red burning. It was then that she realized the woman had put her Crimson Legion tabard on the fire to use as kindling.
Holy Rune[]
After Annia's family sword was stolen, she felt like a part of herself was missing. She searched tirelessly for the paladin who had taken it, but she knew that the sword's power could overpower her. Desperate for a solution, she reached out to her friend Jaesa, a warlock who was also Freddy's niece.
Jaesa was skilled in making runes, and Annia trusted her enough to ask for her help. Jaesa placed a holy rune on the hilt of a temporary sword that Annia had acquired, imbuing it with a fraction of the power of Annia's stolen family sword. Although it was not as powerful as the original, the sword now had a holy enchantment that would aid Annia in her search for the paladin.
With the temporary sword in hand, Annia set out to find the thief who had taken her beloved family sword.
The Darkness and Retribution[]
Sha of Hatred[]
During her leave from the Alliance, Annia had been aiding in the fight against gnolls, a fierce group of humanoid hyenas that had been terrorizing the countryside. However, she was called back to Stormwind Castle and asked to board an airship to assist in the search for the missing son of the king, Anduin Wrynn. Annia accepted the request and joined the mission.
The journey was long and arduous, with the airship passing through a dense mist and encountering the Horde on the other side. Despite the opposition, they were able to push through and continue their search. As they travelled inland, they came across the Jinyu, an evolved species of fish-like people that had pledged their allegiance to the Alliance.
Sha of Doubt[]
As Annia battled against the Hozen, doubts crept into her mind about the path the Light had set her on. Though it had always guided her, she had found herself doing dark deeds in its name. She wondered if leaving the Scarlet Crusade had been a mistake, if she should have stayed in Stormwind instead of constantly seeking out fights. Perhaps she was just greedy, weak, and always looking for a challenge.
But as her thoughts darkened, her hand started to transform into a claw, and her vision grew dim. Suddenly, she saw a figure before her, dressed in red armor with a scarlet tabard. It was Renault Mograine, wielding a mace and accusing her of betraying the Scarlet Crusade, sentencing her to death.
Annia swung her sword to defend herself, and Renault's insults only fueled her fury. She tried to use the Hammer of Light against him, but her clawed hand could not summon it. As she fought, memories of home flooded her mind – her mother, Katsa, and her father returning from a successful hunt. And then she realized that the Light had always been with her, even in the darkness.
With this realization, Annia's hand returned to normal, and she found Renault frozen in place, a smile on his face as he turned to ash and disappeared. She understood that there was no reason to doubt herself, even in the face of death. The Light had always been with her.
Sha of Anger and Violence[]
Annia was dispatched to Kun-Lai Summit after the battle in Jade Forest subsided. Her destination was Westwind Rest, a recently established camp primarily populated by Pandaren, but with a few humans and other races as well. Annia's task was to deal with the Yaungol tribes in the area that were attacking both Horde and Alliance, as well as innocent traders.
Through her investigation, Annia discovered that most of the Yaungol's patrols and attacks were originating from Fire Camp Yongqi. She rallied a small Alliance force to attack the camp, and although the battle was brutal and bloody, they emerged victorious.
As the battle drew to a close, one of the Yaungol begged for mercy and pleaded for the non-hostile tribe members to be allowed to retreat. Annia raised her blade, and as it turned crimson red, she executed the Yaungol right in front of the defenseless tribesman. She then ordered her troops to kill them all. However, the Pandarens who had joined her refused to carry out her orders, claiming there was no honor in such an act and that she was corrupt. They advised her to seek enlightenment at the Temple of the White Tiger.
Realizing the gravity of her actions, Annia agreed with the Pandarens and left for the Temple. Upon arriving, she encountered two Pandarens engaged in peaceful training, and a large Pandaren greeted her by name before she had even introduced herself.
Inside the temple, a female Pandaren informed Annia that she carried darkness within her and offered to help her overcome it. Annia accepted the offer, and the woman performed a ritual that expelled the dark energy from Annia's body. As the dark energy was driven out, Annia witnessed a vision of an undead feasting on a human corpse in a battle in Lordaeron. She then found herself transported to the Summertide Assault, wearing a Scarlet Crusade tabard.
Annia saw Freddy, who urged her to help at the front of the battle. As she grabbed her sword, it burned as hot as lava, and her mind went blank. When she opened her eyes again, she was back in the temple, with the Pandaren informing her that she still harbored fear within herself, which was the source of her anger. She warned Annia that holding onto her fear would continue to provoke feelings of violence and anger.
Sha of Fear[]
Upon returning to Westwind Rest, Annia felt a sense of dread in her stomach, but pushed it to the back of her mind. She was sent south to the Dread Wastes to assist in hunting the Sha of Fear, as the wall had been broken and the mantid had invaded the Valley of the Four Winds. As she traversed the wasteland, she stumbled upon a small outpost of Shado-Pan soldiers and joined them in their hunt. The hunt lasted for weeks, culminating in a fierce battle against a highly infected Mantid. During the battle, Annia was thrown against a pillar by the Mantid, which had drained one of her party members of their life. However, the remaining member, a monk, managed to break the Mantid's knee with a Tiger Kick, while Annia dealt the final blow, causing the Mantid to explode with Sha energy. Annia was knocked unconscious.
When she awoke, she found herself in a misty, watery realm. She saw her own reflection and heard a voice before realizing that she was in the presence of Katsa, whose eyes were pure black. Annia asked where she was and if she had died, but Katsa reassured her that she had not. However, in that moment, Katsa's soul was taken by Frostmourne, which had the same design as the Lich King's blade. Annia was then confronted by the Lich King himself, who told her that her "Hell has just started" and that Katsa was now his. Ghouls grabbed onto Annia's legs and began to pull her under the water, but she remembered not to succumb to the Sha's fear and shouted "No." Her eyes began to glow with a bright golden light, causing the ghouls to release her legs. Annia then shouted "My life for Lordaeron" as she flew up with golden wings and a newly appeared weapon called Conviction. She shattered Frostmourne and her aura became pure golden, forged in the light, as the sky flashed and went dark.
Madien of The Light[]
As Annia awoke, warmth spread throughout her body, and she found herself inside a tent at Sunset Brewgarden. She breathed deeply, feeling the soreness in her bones, and attempted to leave the tent, only to be stopped by a Pandaren holding a cup of tea. The Pandaren advised her to rest, explaining that she had been unconscious for several days. Annia inquired about what had happened, and the Pandaren recounted how she had seen a bright light to the south-west and had discovered Annia next to a Mantid that appeared to have been painted gold, with dark liquid leaking from it. The Pandaren had brought her back and tended to her injuries, including a bandage wrapped around her hand. When Annia tried to get up, the Pandaren offered her tea and a seat, and Annia noticed that her eyes were now a vibrant golden hue. She remembered the recent events and realized that the light was still with her. After taking some time to rest, Annia set out to return to The Alliance.
Return to the war and Landfall[]
Upon her return to the front, Annia learned that the Alliance army had established a base named Lion's Landing after landing on the shore. She hastened to join the fight, knowing that the war was about to intensify. As the Horde attempted to attack the base, Annia led a group of Alliance soldiers to launch a counterattack on Domination Point. They successfully seized control of a tower, holding it until additional troops arrived. Though they were eventually driven back, the assault had weakened the enemy's position.
Rumors had reached Annia of infighting within the Horde, bringing a sense of satisfaction as it meant their adversary was losing strength. With any luck, this could result in a call for peace.
Stand at Zouchin Village (SS)[]
During her time in Pandaria, Annia learned that the Zandalari forces were attacking Zouchin Village, located at the peak of Kun-Lai Summit. Having never fought against the Zandalari before, she saw it as a challenge that she couldn't refuse. She gathered her troops and went to aid the village, arriving in the midst of a raid and helping to push the trolls back. However, the victory came at the cost of one of her soldiers' lives.
To prevent further attacks, Annia assisted in making barricades to keep the Zandalari out. She then planned to lead a retaliatory attack on the troll camp, taking as many Pandarens and soldiers as possible with her to kill as many Zandalari as they could. With a well-organized attack party, they set out to take the camp.
But upon arriving, it became apparent that the Zandalari were not only fierce fighters but also cunning strategists. They had lured Annia and her troops into an ambush, catching them off guard. Annia's soldiers were killed, and she herself was knocked unconscious.
Free no more (SS)[]
After being captured and forced to fight in the arena by the Zandalari, Annia found herself unable to use the Light. Despite her attempts to escape, she was made to fight for her freedom, and eventually met a fellow prisoner, a troll who had been mutilated for refusing to harm innocents.
As months went by, Annia became skilled with a spear and killed many other prisoners to earn her freedom. However, in her final battle, she was overpowered and left for dead in the arena. But as she lay bleeding out, she began to laugh and was transformed into a Valkyr, a being forged in the light. With ease, she sliced her opponent in two with her sword.
However, the arena was then attacked by both Horde and Alliance forces, as the Isle of Thunder was under assault. Annia turned back into her human form and was teleported back to base, as her Val'kyr form had drained her greatly.
Freedom and Striking the Thunder Isle[]
Following her escape, Annia wasted no time in assembling a formidable squadron to retaliate against the Zandalari. She was resolute in her determination to avenge the injustice she had suffered at their hands. Through her sources, she discovered that the prisoner she had befriended had managed to escape and sought refuge with the Horde. With this information, Annia set out to confront both the Horde and the Zandalari, but she exercised discretion in choosing her battles carefully. She understood that the war was complex, and it was not just about defeating the enemy, but also about maintaining alliances and strategic partnerships.
The Iron Horde []
Annia remained vigilant, keeping an ear out for any news of Garrison's reappearance after he had escaped from his trial. However, despite several months passing, there was no sign of him. During this time, she met a Quel'dorei named Zanthi Silverpride and they quickly became friends. Annia discovered that Zanthi knew both Freddy Tygar and her own friend, Fethaes Ravenbreeze.
Soon after, the Dark Portal turned red and the Iron Horde launched an attack on Azeroth. Annia fought alongside both the Alliance and Horde in the battle at the Gate, with only Freddy by her side as Fethaes remained behind to protect their home turf.
Annia couldn't help but recall her father's tales of the orcs from the First and Second Wars, which made her question her actions against the Horde. She fought valiantly in the Shadowmoon Burial Grounds, but did not have the opportunity to strike down Nez'zul, who would later become known as the Lich King.
When Gul'dan revealed his plan to bring the Legion to Draenor, Annia feared the possibility of Balnazzar being among their ranks. However, she didn't see him and was unsure if it was a good or bad thing. She longed to exact revenge on the Nathrezim but settled for lesser demons.
After weeks of fighting, the war with the Iron Horde came to an end. As she traveled through the portal back home, Annia felt a storm brewing, causing her bones to ache.
The Day the Sky Rained Fire[]
Upon Annia's return to Azeroth, she received word that The Legion had once again returned. In response, she reached out to her former Scarlet allies who had gone into hiding, and they joined forces with her in Stormwind. Together, they awaited the Alliance's call to arms.
When the Alliance finally sailed out from the Stormwind Docks to the Broken Shore, Annia was awestruck by the sight of the new, more prepared Legion. It was unlike anything she had ever seen before. However, despite their best efforts, the Alliance was forced to retreat, and Annia found herself aboard a warship fleeing the battlefield.
Purging Northdale[]
While the Blood War with the Horde raged on, Annia received reports from her contacts in The Silverhand about suspicious undead activity in the Plaguelands. Determined to put an end to it, she traced the source to Northdale, where a cultist of the damned was raising an army of the undead to attack Light's Hope. Without hesitation, Annia led an attack against them.
During the fierce battle, Annia lost one of her comrades, which filled her with rage. She channeled that fury into her sword and cleaved an undead in half. With the necromancer dead and the undead army destroyed, Annia left the remains untouched as a warning to any future necromancers who might consider raising the dead again. Instead, she displayed the necromancer's head on a pike in Northdale, serving as a grisly reminder of the consequences of dabbling in dark magic.
Not Updating Continuely.[]
I have decided due to events in Annia's life, to update her TRP along side a friends.
Notes.[]
- Annia once had a vision of her obtaining the Ashbringer in Legion although that ofcourse never happened.
- Annia has been by her mother she had a half-sister in the world somewhere as the father had a child in Stormwind months before the Fall of Stormwind.
- Annia sees Freddy as a father as Freddy sees Annia has his child.
- Annia dislikes the Argent Crusade/Dawn but when neccesary she will work beside them.
- A few of the older members of the Silverhand could remember her from the Silverhand Enclave in Stratholme.