Chapter I.

Of The Light And Its Secrets.

"When I awoke, I found myself alone in the chamber where I had spent the last night with Liadrin. Now, only M'Uru was there, apparently brought back during the night. I rose from the bed I had slept in, and noticed my armour was not there."

"After searching the chamber for a while, I found a Blood Knight tabard and a set of blood-red armour, the armour worn by the imitations of Paladins they call Blood Knights. Although I was repulsed by it, I had no other choice than to wear it."

"Yet, I did not dress the tabard. I chose my own tabard, gold and blue with a lion's effigy in it. Sure, it would shock some of them Magisters, but what the heck, I wasn't here to appeal'em. Only to teach them."

"I left the sanctum through the only door available, only to be greeted by two guards. Typical Silvermoon bastards, with that damned gold and red armour. They greeted me and pointed me on the way to the streets, handing me a note."

"The note read:"

"Paladin,

I hope this note finds you well. You have this day completely free.

Feel free to accept what hospitality and luxuries Silvermoon City has to offer. The guards at the Gates have orders to not let you out, so do not try something you might regret later on. Other than that, enjoy your stay and prepare yourself. Your classes start tomorrow at the M'Uru sanctum.

Lady Liadrin of Silvermoon."

"So, that meant I had the day off. Great. What the hell was I going to do in this rat hole?"

"I headed to the Farstriders' Square to spar a bit and test my swordsmanship against the Blood Elves."

"The Square had turned into a giant massive, mock battleground. Swords clashed against shields. The sound was deafening. Preparations for war were being made, and my knowledge would be their last weapon."

"I stood there and watched. Hell, they were great fighters. With my skills, they'd be unstoppable."

"I headed to a straw dummy and unsheathed Dawnstrike."

"I could swear a glimpse of Light flew from the sky into my sword at that moment, for as soon as I unsheathed it, all the courtyard stopped training and began staring at me. I even caught a whisper or two from near me."

"-A Human! With a weapon?! What's he doing here?!"

"I paid no attention to them, as I assumed my battle stance. I switched Dawnstrike of hands, wiped the sweat on my brow and began."

"I never recall striking so many blows in so little time. About two hours later, I dropped Dawnstrike and fell to the ground, exhausted."

"The straw man was little more now than a scarred wooden pole."

"Someone – I can't recall who – gave me some water. I gladly drank it, then tried to stand up."

"Someone handed me Dawnstrike. I sheathed her again, and then I was literally carried by some guards back to the sanctum. Heck was I tired."

"The next day I awoke to find myself still in my clothes. The entire room was filled with chairs now, in which every of them stood a blood elf.

"Liadrin entered the room and quickly said to me:"

"These are your students. This is your classroom, along with the training grounds. And this - she gave me a small bag filled with silver - is your payment. Good luck."

"Hell, that was odd."

"I turned to my class, and greeted'em. They all replied obediently."

"I started my speech."

"-You know why you are all here this day. To learn the secrets of the Light and how to use them. Let me tell you, I do not teach you this in my free will. So, I will do everything in my power to hinder your knowledge and to keep you from learning. Only those fit enough will overcome my tricks and become full fledged Paladins Of The Light. I mean, Blood Knights."

"-A simple question students. What IS the Light?"

"An elf with blood-red hair replied:"

"The Naaru, sir?"

"No. The Naaru may be the Light impersonated, but they are NOT the Light. The Light is everything, just like Mana. Whenever you cast a spell, you drain Mana from the environment and channel it through your body. The Light is used just like Mana. Understood?"

"Everyone nodded, yet I saw ignorance in their faces."

"Only nod if you understand! I am here to teach you, not to talk and quit! Can anyone explain what I just said?"

"A girl with blond hair, fully dressed in Blood Knight armour replied to me:"

"-Sir, you said Mana is drained from the world around us and channeled into a spell through our bodies and that the Light is used the same way."

"-Precisely. You, grab a sword and go wait outside. The rest of you go with her. Time for you to learn the traits of battle…"

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