Tirion Fordring

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==Summary==
Highlord Tirion Fordring was the Supreme Commander of the Argent Crusade and the bearer of the Ashbringer. He was one of the first five paladins of the Order of the Silver Hand, selected by Archbishop Alonsus Faol along with Uther the Lightbringer, Turalyon, Saidan Dathrohan, and Gavinrad the Dire. A hero of the Alliance of Lordaeron during the Second War, he became Lord of Mardenholde Keep in Hearthglen and held the position for several peaceful years, until he was stripped of his titles, excommunicated of the order and exiled for defending an old orc, Eitrigg.
For years he lived in seclusion as a pariah, until the aftermath of the Third War, when Darion Mograine came to meet him in an attempt to free Alexandros Mograine's soul trapped in the Corrupted Ashbringer. Encouraged by the young paladin, he later helped the Argent Dawn during the first battle for Light's Hope Chapel against Kel'Thuzad and his armies of undead. With the help of adventurers, he also managed to convince his son to leave the ranks of the Scarlet Crusade, however, Taelan was then killed for his betrayal. After avenging him, Tirion committed himself to reform the Order of the Silver Hand in Lordaeron and to put an end to all the evil that plagues Azeroth.
Prior to the war against the Lich King, Tirion and his knights intervened during the Second Battle for Light's Hope Chapel, where they repelled the Scourge and the Death Knights of Acherus. During the battle, Tirion came into possession of the Ashbringer, he purified it and repelled the Lich King himself from the holy grounds. Following their victory, Tirion assumed leadership over the Argent Dawn and founded the Argent Crusade by uniting the Knights of the Silver Hand and the Argent Dawn, and as their Highlord, led them in a holy crusade to annihilate the Scourge in Northrend.
With the cooperation of the Knights of the Ebon Blade, led by Highlord Darion Mograine, he founded the Ashen Verdict for their final assault against Icecrown Citadel. During the final battle, Tirion confronted the Dark Lord of the Scourge and managed to shatter Frostmourne with the Ashbringer, ending its reign of terror. After being warned by the ghost of King Terenas Menethil II, Tirion attempted to take Arthas' place in order to keep the Scourge under control, but was replaced by the sacrifice of Bolvar Fordragon, who he crowned with the Helm of Domination. After their victory in Northrend, Tirion Fordring returned to Lordaeron where the Argent Crusade repelled the Scarlet Crusade and resumed control of Hearthglen, before beginning their work to revitalize the Plaguelands.
When the Burning Legion began their third invasion of Azeroth, Tirion led the Argent Crusade's forces as the first line of defense against the demons during the disastrous Battle for the Broken Shore. During the assault, he was captured and "killed" by Gul'dan in order to break the morale of the Alliance and the Horde, however, he survived and was tortured until a Champion of the Light came to rescue him. In his final moments, he passed the Ashbringer to his savior and asked them to defeat the Legion, before dying of his injuries.
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==Powers and Stats==
Tier: At least , likely | At least , likely , with amplifications and the Ashbringer
Key: Second War - Classic WoW | Ashbringer and Blessings restored
Name: Tirion Fordring, Highlord of the Argent Crusade, Ashbringer, Lord Paladin, Lord, Sir, Paladin defender of Lordaeron, Supreme Commander of the Argent Crusade, Lord of Mardenholde Keep, Governor of Hearthglen
Origin: World of Warcraft
Gender: Male
Age: likely 50s to 60s at time of death
Classification: Paladin, Human
Powers and Abilities:
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*Absorption/Power Nullification (All Artifact weapons are capable of absorbing and neutralizing a portion of the energy given off by the Sword of Sargeras.Artifact Weapons Storyline Even before it was forged into Ashbringer, the raw crystal used to create its blade was able to absorb numerous Holy spellsOld Hillsbrad Ashbringer event)
*Blessed/Empowerment/Magic/Light Manipulation/Holy Manipulation (Due to the ritual performed by the Silver Hand, Ashbringer is imbued with The Light, empowering it with Holy Magic)
*Empathic Manipulation (Holy Magic brings about feelings of, hope, courage, and comfort, and brings a sense of peace and calmness whenever its blessings are placed on someoneAsk CDev - Round 3)
*Healing/Soul Manipulation (the Holy Magic coursing through Ashbringer is able to heal people in both body and spirit)
*Telepathy (Wielders of Ashbringer are able to hear it speak to them telepathically)
*Statistics Amplification/Damage Boost (Many attributes of the Ashbringer passively amplify the wielder's physical stats and damage output)
*Energy Projection/Statistics Reduction/Paralysis Inducement (Via Wake of Ashes)
*Deconstruction/Durability Negation (The Ashbringer, as would be expected from its name, can instantly turn lesser demons and undead into ashes)
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Attack Potency: At least Mountain level, likely Planet level (Portrayed as comparable to Uther the Lightbringer, who severely dented Arthas Menethil's Saronite chestplate and would have killed him in one hit if the armor wasn't there with his hammerArthas: rise of the Lich King: Page 249) | At least Mountain level, likely Planet level (Even stronger then before due to the light's blessings being even stronger with the Ashbringer, destroyed The Lich King's heart to weaken him) Planet level with amplifications (Managed to break out of The Lich King' Ice Block, whereas he couldn't beforeIce Crown Citadel Raid) and the Ashbringer (Broke out of The Lich King's Asphyxiation and purified Ashbringer the moment he touched the blade, and dropped The Lich King down to one knee with a single strike.The Light of Dawn Destroyed Was one of the only weapons seen as a threat by The Lich King,The Light of DawnWorld of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 3, pg. 174 and shattered Frostmourne.The Lich King's Last StandWorld of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 3, pg. 187 All Artifact weapons are capable of absorbing and neutralizing a portion of the energy of the Sword of Sargeras)
Speed: Superhuman movement speed with Massively Hypersonic Combat Speeds and reactions (Comparable to The Lich King)
Lifting Strength: Class K (Comparable to The Lich King)
Striking Strength: At least Mountain level, likely Planet level | At least Mountain level, likely Planet level, Planet level with amplifications and the Ashbringer
Durability: At least Mountain level, likely Planet level (Can take the recoil of his own blows) | At least Mountain level, likely Planet level (Stronger then before) Planet level with amplifications and the Ashbringer
Stamina: Superhuman (Tirion was a tireless man with a large amount of willpower to take and deal injuries, fighting and moving constantly throughout the second war and the war against the scourge, and even survived torture by Gul'dan long enough to give heroes the Ashbringer)
Range: Extended Melee Range, Tens of Meters with magic
Standard Equipment: An unnamed Warhammer infused with Holy light | The Ashbringer
Intelligence: Genius (Tirion Fordring is one of the first legendary five paladins of the Silver Hand, made to combat the Orcs in the second war. Fighting alongside his peers Uther the Lightbringer, Saidan Dathrohan, Gavinrad the Dire, and Alexandros Mograine, all of which could turn the tides of battles just from their very presence and solo armies on their own. Uther went toe to toe with Arthas in one on one combat and held his own, despite inferior weaponry and abilities, although was eventually felled. Tirion consistently successfully strategized against The Lich King later in life, and even managed to go one on one with him on three separate occasions and lived to tell the tale)
Weaknesses: Tirion, above all, is a man of honor, which he puts before quite literally everything else
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
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==References==
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