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Date of Birth |
June 7th, -446 L.C. |
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Birthplace |
Silvermoon, Quel'thalas |
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Protector |
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Family |
Seriphene Vanyali (Wife) |
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"I won't let them take you away from me.
I'll be your protection,
And I'll fight for you endlessly."
Appearance
An illusionist by trade, Malithanore doesn't go anywhere without looking his best, no matter whether he is entertaining a court or walking onto a battlefield. Despite his profession, he doesn't often stray from his basic silhouette; that of a slim, high elven man. His slender build makes it clear at a glance that he prefers agility over strength, often dancing away from blows rather than taking them head-on.
Despite his preferred school of magic, there are pieces of jewelry on his person that remain the same regardless of his attire. They also remain visible, no matter whether they should be or not.
The first of his jewelry is his wedding ring upon his left ring finger. It is a mirror-like silver band, with a faintly glowing inlay of amber filigree around the middle.
The second is a ring upon his right middle finger. It is gold in color, with an amethyst set into the center of it. The suits of a card deck are engraved into the metal at regular intervals upon the band itself: clovers, diamonds, hearts, and spades.
The last is a necklace. It is made of a bronze material, intricately carved into swirls that, all together, create an orb. In the center is a small latch, quite hard to spot from a distance, and the seam it is affixed to blends well into the rest of the design. Within the sphere itself is a vibrant mote of amber, which gives off its own light.
Repertoire
Malithanore is a skilled combatant, and thus, he has plenty of tricks up his sleeves to react to enemies accordingly. The most notable methods that he employs are as follows (in no particular order):
- Hydro/cryomancy
- Arcane
- Staves
- Swords and daggers
Additionally, he may sometimes go to great lengths to convince an enemy out of attacking him or those he loves, instead (usually) convincing them to ally with him. This is often decided on a case-by-case basis, with the race of his opponent bearing a huge factor.
History, Abridged
Early Life
Born to a common family in Silvermoon City (-446 L.C.), Malithanore went through extensive magical training, as one would expect of any up-and-coming elven mage. This meant he often hopped between Silvermoon proper and Dalaran for teaching, finally graduating in Silvermoon around his first century.
By the time that he finished schooling, and thanks to a stroke of luck, he was enlisted as family protector to the Manawhisper House. This also entailed becoming an adviser to the matriarch at the time, Naelitha Manawhisper. From that point onward, much of his personal life became fairly secretive. Most didn't learn much about him beyond the surface, and it is a trait that he still utilizes to this day.
The Second War
During the Second War, Naelitha Manawhisper wound up captured by an orcish warlock and his subordinates. Malithanore successfully rescued her, at the cost of going missing in the same mission. Silvermoon listed him as MIA, and after several years of no contact, finally listed him as 'killed in action'.
The Third Legion Invasion
Near the beginning of 37 L.C., the Highguard encountered Malithanore by a stroke of luck. Inducted formally into the Highguard by Warmagus Dal'itha Manawhisper, the illusionist worked his way up the ranks within the Silver Covenant. He became a magister in the battlemagi corps, and scout-lieutenant in the outrunners.
- Symphony of Suramar [37 L.C.]
- Tournament of Ages [37 L.C.]
- Grand Alliance Siege of Antorus [38 L.C.]
A Short-Lived Peace
In the tense lull of peace between the victory on Argus and the burning of Teldrassil, Malithanore and his companions were forced to take an extended leave from the Highguard to pursue his kidnapped daughter in Forsaken territory, in an effort to avoid worsening tensions between the Horde and Alliance.
To further advance this goal, the Duskfall Collective was founded. A loose military organization that could go under the radar, and effectively be unidentifiable should any Forsaken come knocking. The entirety of this mission was solved in two months' time, by the end of which, he and everyone involved had their tabards returned by Master-at-Arms Vaessina Lae'shalar personally, and fully reinstated under Highguard banner.
Now, the Duskfall Collective is considered to be a sub-sect within the Silver Covenant.