Tirion Fordring

Tirion Fordring is a fictional character in the game World of Warcraft. He was a Paladin of the Silver Hand and was at one time named the Master of Hearthglen. Unlike many strong-headed warriors of Lordaeron, Tirion did not view Orcs and other creatures as inherently evil and preferred to judge everyone by their actions and not their birthright. When he showed compassion to an exiled orc hermit and consequently saved him from execution, Tirion was ejected from the Silver Hand and, supposedly, had his powers stripped. However, while escaping from Stratholme with the wounded orc, Eitrigg, Tirion found his powerful abilities blessed by the Holy Light had not faded, and he was able to heal Eitrigg's grievous wounds and save him.

After living in exile for many years, Tirion Fordring's past caught up with him in the form of his son Taelan who had also been inducted into the Silver Hand, but fell to the zealous call of the Scarlet Crusade, becoming its Highlord and donating the Fordring family lands, primarily consisting of Hearthglen, where he is currently stationed. After years of separation, Father and Son were nearly destined to meet but Grand Inquisitor Isillien of the Scarlet Crusade murdered Taelan before the two could reconcile, throwing Tirion into a rage which ended in the death of the Grand Inquisitor and his guards. His quest line is considered by many to be one of the most touching of the game, the result of which has made him an icon to most players in the game.

Today Tirion still lives in isolation in the northwest corner of the Eastern Plaguelands. After the death of Taelan, he swore to take up the mantle held by Uther the Lightbringer and become the Lord of the Silver Hand and lead the Paladin order into the future. It is widely speculated that Tirion will somehow be involved with whatever mechanic yields the Paladin Hero Class.

It has been confirmed he will make an appearance in the next expansion pack. He has fulfilled his promise to take up the mantle of Lord of the Silver Hand. He is leading the newly revivied Paladin order to Northrend to take the fight to Arthas.

He appears in World of Warcraft and Warcraft: Of Blood and Honor.

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