Detrick Leidmann

Detrick Leidmann of Stratholme is a wandering mercenary and veteran of the Battle of Mount Hyjal. In Kalimdor's circle of freelance mercenaries, Detrick was known for his war experience and leadership. Although Detrick was one of the original warriors of the 7th Legion, he has no longer served the Alliance 6 years ago (21 ADP).

#### **Occupations**

Detrick is an experienced warrior who is familiar with the use of various weapons. But compared to fighting skills, his tactical sense and organization are superior. Detrick can effectively organize a group of strangers to fight for a common goal if it is necessary.

When puts down his weapons, Detrick is also a gifted and enterprising cook, which is his magic to maintain relationships with certain people. His travels to Azeroth have collected countless recipes over the years, enough for him to open a tavern with potential if he could retirement.

#### **Looks**

Detrick was a handsome young man who once captivated an elf, now the rough life has strengthened his masculine. Detrick has blond hair that lacks care, but he always trims his beard to the right length. Detrick's eyes are steel blue like deep lake.

Detrick usually wear plain clothing and armor, with few markers or bright colors. When he puts his hood up, it's hard to find him in a crowd.

#### **Personality**

Detrick is pragmatic, has a Northern sense of humor and has no ambitions. He has a cynical part of himself after his early experiences, but he seldom showed it.

Detrick believed in justice but not in order, he disdained authority and bright uniforms, and any slogans that seek glory at the expense of the people. For anyone who needs his sword, Detrick offer hirement or help, but never services.

Detrick values friendship and is absolutely loyal to his comrades, which has become his biggest weakness.

#### Relationships

- Alphear Mellowind (Lover, formerly)

- Khasya Tanarian (FWB)

## Backstory

Detrick Leidmann was born in Stratholme in the autumn of 1 ADP, his father was a master printer and his mother was a priestess who died when he was very young.

Detrick has two siblings, but only he is the biological child of his parents. As for what happened in the past, the origins of the orphans and the cause of mother's death, all answers have burried in mother's grave and father's silence and never be known. The only thing this family wants to leave to their children is the future.

Detrick was educated to succeed his father in the guild, so he was more literate and far-sighted than most city boys. However, heroic stories always fascinate all boys. When Detrick was eight years old, as the Alliance triumphed across Azeroth, the sight of Paladins marching through the streets of Stratholme inspired an entire generation. Detrick is not willing to just be a craftsman in his life, even the best one. But in addition to being an apprentice, Detrick also had to take care of his younger siblings on behalf of his busy father, so he didn't have much room to pursue his dream.

By the time Detrick was 14, things took a turn for the better. His siblings were old enough to begin their apprenticeships. Detrick applied to the city militia, which went smoothly since he was a strong boy. This was not part of father's plan, but there was not much opposition. Old Leidmann only asked a few questions then remained silent as always. After all, joining the army pays better than being an apprentice, especially a absent-minded one.

Detrick made rapid progress in his first 2 years in the militia. Some of the veterans of the Second War were very fond of him, which made him learn a lot. In 16 ADP, the riot in Durnholde keep has once again made the situation in the kingdom tense. The roaming orcs may be hiding anywhere, and the alliance is stretched thin due to internal divisions. Detrick was thus promoted from the militia to become a mounted scout in the Stratholme defense forces.

For a long time, Detrick's unit camped in the wilderness and forests of Eastweald, trying to detect traces of the orc warbands as early as possible. This life lasted for nearly 4 years, and Detrick survived countless encounters, whether it's orcs, murlocs, bandits or nature, each time making him stronger. His unit also became perhaps the most combat-experienced unit around Stratholme.

By ADP 20, Sergeant Detrick has been able to assist a Lieutenant Knight in leading a company. Their mission this year is to guard the countryside against emerging undead threats. Until one day, smoke rising from Stratholme made Detrick's superiors to sending men to find out what was happening in the city. As a result, Detrick met Prince Arthas's army head-on in the burning city. To the defenders of Stratholme, the prince's launched a cold-blooded attack on them with out any warning. Detrick's squad was massacred, and himself fled deep into the chaos of the city after being shot by an arrow.

In the midst of this horrific massacre, Detrick tries to find his family and help them leave the city. But at home he only found his father who had turned into a zombie, and his siblings were missing. Detrick ended his father's suffering himself and then try to find the others. However, the slaughter that breaks out between the demon and the Mad Prince makes the search impossible, Detrick even cut down several royal footmen for his own life.

The only survivor Detrick found around was a dazed elf priestess. He tried his best to restored her sanity, and together they escaped from Stratholme through a secret path.

Detrick reported the incident to his superiors but he was arrested immediately. What happened in Stratholme is beyond understanding, but what is certain for his superiors is that something big is happening in the kingdom. It could be a coup, a rebellion, or worse, and no one knows who the winner will be.

On the one hand, it's an established fact that Detrick drew his sword against the prince and killed his men; on the other hand, Detrick, who came back alive, witnessed all the atrocities. The Knight-Lieutenant would never want to know anything about what happened in Stratholme today if the prince wins the crown. As for the elf priestess, she wears royal marker, it is a conclusive fact that she deserted from the prince's command.

Detrick and the priestess were arrested for desertion and rebellion. Detrick soon realized that his survival only meant danger to his superiors, they will just put all the blame on him. Lieutenant was certain that the arrow wound would kill Detrick that night, saving him from ordering his comrades to do it. However, Detrick escaped by night with the help of several comrades, and he also rescued the priestess.

The two fled into the forest and took shelter for the time being. Detrick's wound infection had caused a fever after the sun set, and he passed out right after they reached a safe shade, which almost meant certain death. Fortunately, there was a priestess beside him, so he could wake up again and see the night sky dyed red by the flame of Stratholme.

The priestess call herself Alphear Mellowind, her mental was damaged during the battle in Stratholme - either a curse from the Scourge or psychological trauma, only she knows. Although her sanity was restored better after escaping, she still occasionally fell into a daze, this makes it impossible for her to survive in Eastweald, which is about to fall into plagueland. Detrick couldn't leave her alone, for there is no place in this land that is safe for them anymore.

Detrick and Alphear hid for a while in the wood and gathered intelligence until the situation became clear. Through the roumors, Detrick figured out the story of the undead plague and tainted grain from Andorhal. Fortunately, the countryside where Detrick was stationed was supplied with grain by local farmers, so he escaped infection.

However, the situation in Eastweald was only becoming increasingly chaotic, and they had to set off. They had tried to seek refuge in Quel'Thalas, but the rangers prohibited anyone from the infected lands from entering the forest. And because a bunch of priests like Alphear did not respond to the recall when Quel'Thalas withdrew from the Alliance, she was considered disloyal. Now Detrick had to fight the ranger too to protect her.

After that, Alphear and Detrick could only go south, avoiding Scourge and collecting information along the way. During the countless hardships on the journey of survival, Detrick and Alphear reached a romantic relationship. They eventually stopped at Southshore and lived there for a while using fake identities. Detrick formed a mutual aid group with some stragglers and homeless soldiers who also fled here. They didn't ask about each other's past, just united to survive. They call themself "Coyote Company" and help the local militia fight off monsters and undead threats in exchange for food.

During these months, Detrick never stop trying to find out the whereabouts of his siblings, but there was still no clue.

After the Kingdom of Lordaeron was destroyed by the death knight Arthas, the Coyote Company voted to responded to Jaina Proudmoore's call and boarded the ship heading west. Although Detrick finds it hard to give up on his missing family, he has no choice, the undead scourge have almost grabbed them by the ankles. Alphear played a key role in ensuring everyone's survival on what would be the longest voyage in most people's lives.

In Kalimdor, veterans of the Coyote Company fought in the Battle of Ashenvale. Detrick has been working hard to lead his companions to win their place in the new world. And Alphear's mental condition has improved a lot, but her personality has begun to change too. Detrick never quarreled with her over this, but later events proved that perhaps more attention - even a quarrel would have been better.

In 21 ADP, the whole Coyote Company participated in the Battle of Mount Hyjal, standing the first line of defense and became one of the original part of the new 7th Legion. The Coyote Company suffered heavy losses in the battle to hold back the Burning Legion, but no one retreated as they once had until ordered to do so. Until Archimonde was annihilated, only one-third of the company members survived. Detrick won the right to live in the new world through this bloody battle. But with the fall of Nordrassil, Alphear's personallity some how turn icely apathetic day by day. She couldn't help herself with these changing, even though she still loved him in her heart.

In the winter of 21 ADP, the Coyote Company disbanded and integrated into the 7th Legion, during the days of building Theramore, the homeless couple seemed to finally be able to enjoy some peace. However, in ADP 22, the conflict started by Admiral Daelin Proudmoore in Theramore turned into a ridiculous siege. Alphear, Detrick and others were almost killed in battle despite having nothing to do with the Admiral's plan.

Few weeks after the drama in Theramore, Alphear left Theramore and Detrick with a farewell letter. She didn't say where she went, and Detrick didn't get too drunk about it either - He knew that the life of a country herbalist lived in large stinking swamp was never for her; and the life of rent out his life to capricious noble lords in bright tabard is no longer for him. As for this era, repeated betrayals and turmoil have proven that it is particularly not for dream.

A few days later, Detrick refused the 7th Legion's invitation to stay, packed up his bags and left Theramore, disappearing into the wilderness of Kalimdor.