Vindicator

Vindicator is a title held by many races on Azeroth and beyond, which is prominently used by the draenei.
==Draenei vindicators==
"Vindicator" is a title used by many draenei, similar to priests using the title of Anchorite. The exact definition of vindicator remains unclear. While it is a generic title and profession,Loreology on Twitter (dead link) they are referred to as "holy warriors of the Light" and are counted as wielders of the Light. However, the vindicators and paladins have been listed separately in the Hand of Argus.Prophet's Lesson, pages 6, 10 All leaders of the Triumvirate of the Hand have this title. Paladin trainers in the Exodar are based in the Vindicators' Sanctum. Their weapons kept their razor sharp through the holy power contained within,Vindicator Vuuleen's Blade while their shields are somehow magically maintained against attrition.Vindicator Vuuleen's Shield The Hammer of the Naaru is a Light-blessed crystalline weapon mainly used by the vindicators.
According to Thal'kiel's whispers about Talixae Flamewreath, the Vindicators existed on Argus as a police force. On Draenor, Exarch Akama served as High Vindicator, leading a military orderWorld of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 2, pg. 53 known as the Vindicators.Ultimate Visual Guide, Updated and Expanded, pg. 111 They were the defenders of draenei society, standing as the primary guardians of Shattrath City during the orcish invasion.Unbroken
Among the draenei's most elite warriors who followed the naaru Xe'ra to wage war on the Burning Legion, many draenei vindicators were infused with the essence of the Holy Light and became Lightforged in the Army of the Light. Their armors are made of Empyrium, described as "the finest material on Argus", and are honed to protect them from the Legion's fel magic.Vindicator Plating
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==Zandalari vindicators==
Vengeance is power, and the Zandalar vindicator is such power. The tribe has many enemies, and the vindicator exacts retribution on them. No crime against the Zandalari is unpunished, and the vindicator delivers this punishment.Paragons of Power: The Vindicator's Armguards The vindicator's symbol of power is the breastplate, which is forged with powerful mojo. It is trusted only to those revered within the tribe and is the Zandalar symbol of vengeance; to become a vindicator is to become vengeance.Paragons of Power: The Vindicator's Breastplate
==Others==
===Blood elves===
* Bloodwarder Vindicators
* Sunblade Vindicators
===Burning Legion===
* Dark Vindicator Stavros
* Vindicator Bramu
* Tyrant Velhari (described as "dark vindicator")Tyrant Velhari#Designer note
===Cenarion Circle===
* Cenarion Vindicators
===Silver Hand===
* Skybreaker Vindicators
===Ebon Blade===
* Ebon Blade Vindicators
===Maldraxxi===
* Chosen Vindicators
===Scourge===
* Deathknight Vindicators
===Twilight's Hammer===
* Twilight Vindicators
==Items==
==In Warcraft III==
The "draenei vindicator" were heavy fighter units used by the Lost Ones in The Frozen Throne. With normal draenei later seen using this title, it is possible that these may be former vindicators that were corrupted.
==In the TCG==
When law and justice are at odds, the Vindicators settle things.Vindicator Lorin
==RPG class==
In the RPG, Vindicator is a prestige class.
Although vindicators may come from any race or culture, all vindicators share one thing in common: They harbor an unwavering desire to bring retribution upon those they deem deserving of punishment. Vindicators only avenge those things they have personally witnessed or otherwise hold irrefutable proof of the wrongs they are trying to right. Vindicators are fueled by a deep hatred, which usually comes from the loss of a loved one, the witnessing of a horrible crime or injustice, or sometimes great personal suffering experienced at some point in the past. Vindicators travel the world to punish those who have harmed others. Vindicators are stern and humorless loners, they are not the easiest persons to befriend, but once they call someone a comrade they go to great lengths to protect, or avenge him. Vindicators are driven by the need to bring what they call justice upon their enemies. They sometimes appear to be merciless zealots who would risk their lives and those of their friends to seek retribution. They may be intense and focused, but despite their ill-reputed, and seldom understood ideas of what is right and wrong, vindicators view themselves as indispensable tools of justice. Vindicators seldom respect society's laws, but are willing to work with whoever they need to complete their self-appointed task. Vindicators often take on the roles of vigilantes, imposing their unusual sense of justice on the people of their communities. While vindicators may be rash, their actions are never evil, nor do they consider the act of seeking revenge especially cruel. After all, it is the right thing to do.
Vindicators originate from the human societies of olden days. Traditionally, vindicators remained close to their homelands to ensure that their special kind of justice was brought to their people's enemies. In ancient times, most vindicators focused their attention on creatures and groups that threatened the well-being of their people or the environment in which they lived. Today vindicators roam the world to punish those who harm it. Vindicators are sometimes fanatically righteous and perceived as perverted and cruel, they are misunderstood and mistrusted. Although vindicators would argue otherwise, those who meet a vindicator perceive the hatred that drives him as a force stronger than the individual who owns it. Thus, many people view vindicators as eerie, zealous individuals who cannot control their emotions. Though it is true that vindicators tolerate little frivolity, they draw strength from their inner rage and the power of their convictions. Those few individuals who call a vindicator friend understand this, and learn to respect those who are driven by this inner fire. Vindicators work best with people who share similar values. Most vindicators are relentless defenders of whatever noble cause they adopt, and they go to great lengths to bring their special brand of retribution upon those whom they consider enemies of that cause. Vindicators who reside in towns and cities are thorns in the sides of those who live off crime. They target thieves, assassins and slavers, as well as anyone who makes a living by taking advantage of others. Vindicators are a various lot, but regardless of their pasts, they are heroic characters considered a blessing to those who are on their side, and a deadly threat to individuals whom they deem deserving of their wrath.Dark Factions, pg. 82
==Notes and trivia==
*While accompanying the adventurers in quests, Turalyon is seen by other players under the generic name Lightforged Vindicator.
*Before being renamed as Stromgarde Soldiers, the Stromgarde Vindicators could be found in Stromgarde guarding the Alliance side of the city.
==Gallery==
;Trading Card Game
File:Vindicator Aluumen TCG.jpg|Vindicator Aluumen
File:Vindicator Belian TCG.jpg|Vindicator Belian
File:Vindicator Borovon TCG.jpg|Vindicator Borovon
File:Vindicator Enkallus TCG.jpg|Vindicator Enkallus
File:Vindicator Javlo TCG.jpg|Vindicator Javlo
File:Vindicator Kaldel TCG.jpg|Vindicator Kaldel
File:Vindicator Lorin TCG.jpg|Vindicator Lorin
File:VindicatorKentho.jpg|Vindicator Kentho
File:Vindicator Melina.jpg|Vindicator Melina
File:Vindicator Saaris TCG.jpg|Vindicator Saaris
File:Vindicator's Brand TCG.jpg|Vindicator's Brand (The Hunt for Illidan)
;Hearthstone
File:Stonehearth Vindicator HS.jpg|
==References==
 
Category:Paladins
Category:Religions
Category:NPC occupations
Category:Prestige classes
Category:Dark Factions