Irillien Bladesworn

> *''He is determined, ambitious with the heart of a true soldier of Quel’Thalas. Lirena, our son will bring glory to our name, even long after our departure from this world. Before he fulfills his destiny, he will have a lot to learn, however. I fear that the world may not grant him the time to mature.''* – Excerpt from a conversation between Lirena Bladesworn and Lord Illathen Bladesworn
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## Irillien Bladesworn

### Affiliation

Quel'Thalas Military, Blood Knight Order, The Phoenix Ring, The Sunfury (DoO), Sin'dorei Resistance (Sunfall), Red Sun, House Bladesworn

### Occupation

Knight-Master of the Blood Knight Order, Commander of the Phoenix Ring, Legate of the Red Sun faction

## Physical description

### Eye color

Gold

**Irillien Illathen Anoleas Bladesworn** hails from the Bladesworn estate in what once was the vibrant Suncrown Village, in the southern regions of Quel'Thalas. He is a member of a once proud line of distinguished soldiers, generals and guardians.

Irillien is a true product of Sin'dorei high culture, favouring dedication to the Kingdom and discouraging a growing individualism among his people. He views the Horde and its races as a means to an end, and with a certain air of superiority. Nevertheless, he rejects those who would turn against them for he values the goals of his Kingdom above all.

## History

His house, formerly renowned for its dedication to the Kingdom's military service, has provided faithful soldiers throughout the ages. Irillien joined the Thalassian Military at a young age, deploying to all corners of the Eastern Kingdoms, dedicating himself to the eradication of the Amani Troll threat.

When the Scourge swept through his home during the Third War, his estate, along with most, if not all of his family members were slain by the undead hordes, leaving his former home, Suncrown Village, as an unrecognizable ruin. Irillien avoided the fate of his family and his wife and child, he himself being stationed on the Sunstrider isle aiding in the last stand of his people against the Scourge.

After the dust settled, Irillien swore to exact revenge on those who had destroyed everything he once held dear. His feelings of vengeance turned him into the ideal instrument for the newly founded Blood Knight Order. He quickly ascended to the rank of Knight.

## Exodus of the Blood Elves

   His service brought him to the broken world of what once was Draenor, in his people's pursuit for survival. He fought alongside those of the Sunfury in the harsh lands of Hellfire Peninsula, Terrofar Forest, and finally Netherstorm, aiding in the Sun King's resource gathering operation.

After the events of the Tempest Keep, Irillien defected from the armies of the Sun King, as most of the Sunfury, leaving only the fanatics of the Sunblade to aid his cause. He returned to Quel'Thalas, resuming his duties as a Knight in service of the Kingdom.

## The Phoenix Ring

> *"During the long lifespan of our kind, every once in a while, we will notice that fate reaches out and extends its hand. For me, this came in the guise of an unexpectedly productive partnership with the Blood Knight Master. Lord Bladesworn's deeds in service to the Kingdom, undeniable and of paramount importance, serve as testament to his forbearance in our changing world."* - assessment by Lord E. Sunreach
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Councillor Irillien Bladesworn once was privy to the high level decisions made for the newly forged Thalassian *initiative* dubbed "The Phoenix Ring". Fate would have it that the Blood Knight Master made a sufficiently strong impression on his peers and gained their vote of confidence, as well as the position of Commander, when the reformation and restructuring as a Thalassian service came.

The upper echelons of Silvermoon would seek to protect their interests, however, and Magisterial supervision came in the guise of one Lord Eidanar Sunreach, of a recently disgraced house and of little field ambition. Fate, however, would spirit them both further.

## Official list of Titles

**Lord -** Current Head of House Bladesworn

**Knight Master** - Part of the Blood Order of Quel'Thalas

**Legate** - Leader of all Red Sun Armed Forces (Act 3)

**Keeper of the Moon** - Keeper and Protector of the 2nd Mooncrystal of the Three Moons (Act 3)

**The Bloodhammer** - Wielder of Lord Sanguinar's fabled weapon (Act 2)

**The Falcon** - The chosen alias for the temporal incursion, rooted in the myth arising in the aftermath of the *Battle of Terokkar* (Act 2)

**Sunfury Captain** - Promoted by Prince Kael's forces in Outland for acts of valor and distinguished service (Act 2)

**Marshal of the Shattrath Defense Forces** - Enlisted by Lady Astarte as a General for the Eclipse War in Terokkar, and subsequently promoted to Marshal (Act 1)

**Commander of the Phoenix Ring** - Leader of the Thalassian service "The Phoenix Ring" (Act 1)