Caerdan Firestar

Caerdan Firestar


Knight-Master Caerdan is a member of the Blood Knight order and a veteran of the war in Northrend. Previously affiliated with the Blood Knights 7th Regiment and the Sunguard, Caerdan is presently a member of the  serving as one of its lead officers. A Sin'dorei of slightly tall and very muscular stature, he is an expert warrior, his martial abilities surpassing his prowess as a wielder of the Light. He is well-known for his unrelenting hatred of Trolls, as well as his general disdain for most of the other races of Azeroth.

Background
Born the only son of Arenil Firestar and his wife Elinae, Caerdan grew up as the son of a soldier, learning to wield a sword from his father at a young age. He also inherited his mother's affinity for language, and quickly mastered several languages throughout his studies in his youth. At the age of 83, Caerdan fought alongside his father when Quel'thalas' army was mobilized during the Second War. Despite his pedigree as a soldier's son and his extensive training, Caerdan's performance was nevertheless unremarkable; he served as a competent and reliable soldier, but failed to distinguish himself on the field of battle.

Years later at 97 years of age, when Arthas led his army of undead minions into Quel'thalas, Caerdan again found himself on the front line of war. His father was killed by the Scourge, and a grieving Caerdan was left with an isolated unit of High Elven warriors as the undead rampaged through Quel'thalas. Caerdan's unit waged a series of desperate, stalling defensive battles against the Scourge, fighting tooth and nail to buy time for the surviving citizens of Silvermoon as they fled for their lives. Eventually, Caerdan and his compatriots were forced to flee, leaving their home to be utterly destroyed by Arthas and his dark army. After wandering with his mother and their group of refugees, Caerdan would eventually return to Silvermoon when it was rebuilt, remaining at home in Quel'thalas while Kael'thas traveled to Outland.

In-Character History
The Blood Knights 7th Regiment When he finally returned to Silvermoon during its reconstruction, Caerdan sought membership and was inducted into the Blood Knights as an Initiate. Assigned to the Blood Knights 7th Regiment after his training, Caerdan was among those Blood Knights charged with defending Silvermoon against outside threats from Scourge remnants, savage trolls, and any other forces hostile to the Blood Elve's home. During his tenure, he climbed through the ranks and was eventually named Knight-Captain of the Phoenix Squadron, one of the 7th Regiment's three units. It was also during this time that he became noted for his often racist attitudes toward the other Horde races, and drew some criticism from his officers for his public support of the Sin'talah, or "Blood Party" of Sin'dorei exceptionalists.

First Tour in Northrend
After serving in the 7th Regiment, Caerdan was sent to Northrend to join in the fight against the Lich King in Icecrown. Caerdan enjoyed some degree of autonomy in his operations in the north, and trained



and battled for some time at the Argent Tournament, earning the right to stand among Silvermoon's champions at the tournament. However, his promising performance at the tournament, as well as his successful and bloody campaign against the Vrykul of Ymirheim, were cut short when he was injured during a brief engagement between the Orgrim's Hammer and the Skybreaker. While battling with Alliance skirmishers aboard the Orgim's Hammer's deck, he was struck heavily on the shoulder by a Human Paladin, receiving a deep wound that sent him back to Silvermoon on medical leave.

The Sunguard
Upon returning home from the north, Caerdan nursed his injuries in Silvermoon while surveying the situation at home. Despite his injured condition, Caerdan couldn't bring himself to sit on the sidelines for long; he soon approached Felthier Truefeather and enlisted in the Sunguard. As a Dawnward, Caerdan participated in a number of campaigns against the forces of the Alliance, sating his thirst for battle while recuperating his injuries sustained in the north.

Second Tour in Northrend
As the time for the final assault against Icecrown Citadel drew near, Caerdan withdrew from the Sunguard and returned to Northrend to lend his aid to the final war effort. Caerdan was among many who battled outside of Icecrown Citadel, slaying countless Scourge as a team of elite heroes made their way inside the Citadel to slay the Lich King. With his shoulder scarred, but fully healed, Caerdan put on a vicious performance, slaying countless of the Scourge's finest minions at the gates of Icecrown, littering the ground with the broken limbs of the undead while the Lich King met his demise inside. With victory won, Caerdan was relieved of his responsibilities in Northrend and returned home to Silvermoon.

Present Activities
Not long after his return from the northern front, Caerdan came into contact with an old friend and former compatriot in the 7th Regiment, Arrodis Lightfury. Lightfury, recently named the Knight-Lord of the newly-formed Hammer of Liadrin, extended the invitation to Caerdan to join the fledgling group. Caerdan accepted, and now serves as a leading Knight-Master of the Hammer, helping to train its new recruits and lead them in battle. After a string of relentless battles defending Orgrimmar from invading elemental spirits, Caerdan has gained a newfound respect for the Orcs and the Tauren, and now finds himself with a new command position, exploring a newly-reshaped world.