Khallen Detheron

"This is Seregnar, the Torch of Vengeance.... so long as it exists, death will never triumph over you."-Arch-lich Amal'thazadLord Khallen Detheron (also known as Khallen the Redeemed) is a Death Knight-turned-Paladin in the service of the Argent Crusade. Although relatively young, Khallen has seen and been through a lot, having fought alongside the Knights of the Silver Hand during the Third War. Khallen's entire family, including his father, Sir Alden Detheron, was killed during the Culling of Stratholme. Ever since then, Khallen has sought to revenge himself upon Prince Arthas. When the Knights of the Silver Hand were disbanded, he joined with the Scarlet Crusade to make good on that vow.
Although he hated the Scourge as much as the rest of the Scarlets, Khallen was steadfastly devoted to the Light and its principles. Because of this, he refused to slaughter innocents simply because they were suspected of being "undead." As a result, he was exiled from the Scarlet Crusade and left to die in the Eastern Plaguelands. He was killed during the second Scourge Invasion just prior to the War Against the Lich King, and was unwillingly resurrected as a Death Knight in the service of the Lich King.
While under the Lich King's control, Khallen was forced to commit a number of atrocities against his former comrades. With his help, and the help of the other Knights of the Ebon Blade, the Scarlet Crusade was practically obliterated. Ashamed at what he had done, and ashamed at what he had become, he left the Knights of the Ebon Blade after he had regained his freedom, and sought to redeem himself in the eyes of the Holy Light.
With the assistance of friends and allies, Khallen's runeblade was purified and made anew, and he was able to began his long ordeal of atonement. Although it came at a great personal cost, Khallen abandoned his death knight heritage and returned to the ways of the Light. 
Shortly thereafter, he joined with Tirion Fordring and the Argent Crusade to take the fight to Arthas and his Scourge in Northrend. He also took a wife, Autumn Iller-Detheron, a wandering adventurer that he met in his travels around the world. Tragically, his wife vanished without a trace in Northrend during the War Against the Lich King.
==Physical Description==
Khallen is a large, muscular man of above average height, standing nearly two heads taller than the average peasant. Scores of scars litter his body - the legacy of a lifetime dedicated to warfare. His dull-green eyes glow with a faint ice-blue light, and his reddish-brown hair is blemished with bits of white.
Khallen almost always wears his golden armor and hates wearing anything "frilly" and "formal." Although Khallen has relaxed somewhat in recent months, he has made his fair share of enemies, and keeps the armor on "just in case." In addition to his armor, Khallen  tends to carry the runeblade Seregnar strapped to his side,  rarely leaving it from out of his sight, although he can also be found wielding a large ornate mace as his primary weapon.
==Personality==
Once a bitter, cold, and withdrawn man, Khallen has experienced something of a total transformation. Because of his diverse experiences, Khallen is very open-minded and accepting of others - even those who would normally be shunned by others. Khallen prefers to give people a chance first before judging them. Once judged, however, it is very difficult to change Khallen of his opinion. Khallen is also very protective of his loved ones, almost to the point of being self-detrimental. He becomes close-minded with regards to their safety and will fight like a madman backed up against a corner if they are ever endangered.
As a leader, Khallen is very influential when he chooses to be one. He is convicted in his beliefs and can convince others to follow him because of his commanding personality. Khallen typically prefers to work alone, however, but will work together with others in a group if need be. Despite his "lone wolf" tendencies, Khallen is very good at what he does and is a favored platoon commander in any organization he serves in.
==Quotes==
===Member of the Scourge===
"You shall fall like the rest of them!"
"Feel the cold embrace of death!"
"Welcome to the Scourge, mortal!"
"I have no choice but to obey."
"The Light is fleeting! It abandons all in the end!"
"You can run from death, but you can never hide! I will claim your souls in the end!"
"I've killed hundreds before, their names and memories lost to the winds... what difference will one more make?"
"The Lich King guides all his servants. Soon, his voice will creep into your thoughts and guide you as well."
===Member of the Argent Crusade===
"Only in hardship, can our faith truly be tested. And only in hardship can we grow as people."
"Feelings are the only thing that separates us from them. Without feeling, we have no purpose."
"Every being shines with the Light, and that Light is enhanced with their happiness. When one person is happy, we all gain from their happiness. By bringing joy to others, you bright light into their world - and to the universe as a whole."
"Please do not hug your superior, Knight-Initiate."
"Light have mercy on my soul. This place will be cleansed some day. For good."
== Trivia ==
* The character of Khallen Detheron originated in the Alliance Roleplaying guild Clan Jade Falcon on the Sentinels US RP server.
*An older iteration of the character also exists on the Moon Guard US RP server on World of WarCraft retail.
==Gallery==
File:01 Khallen and the Ebon Blade.webp|Khallen and the Knights of the Ebon Blade during the Scouring of the Scarlet Enclave.
File:02 Khallen and Autumn.webp|Khallen with his now deceased wife, Autumn Iller-Detheron.
File:03 Khallen Detheron FullBody.webp|Khallen in Northrend after his return to the Holy Light.
File:05 Khallen Detheron in Battle.webp|Khallen Detheron in battle wielding his trusty mace.