Galeos

  

Name
Galeos Lightbringer

Also known as Gal

Physical Traits
Galeos is very similar to most other Sin'dorei. He has the same slim yet athletic body and long pointy ears that the others of his kind share, and his long black hair is usually kept up in some sort of giant tail. He also keeps a rather ornate ring, simillar to those used as wedding rings, round his hair. He usually falls quiet whenever it is mentioned, but can fall into a vindictive rage should anyone attempt to touch it without his permission, and woe betide those who try and take it.

His body is also covered in scars gained from his time fighting against the Orcs during the 2nd war, as well as during the battle for the Sunwell. The most obvious of these injuries is a large scar on his chest, going from his right hip to his left shoulder. This scar is so painful looking that many who see it are filled with fear as to what could have caused such an injury.

Race and Class
Blood Elf Paladin

Fighting Style
Although he can use the power of the light to heal the infirm and protect the weak, he usually prefers to use his gifts in a more 'direct' way, casting judgment upon his enemies. It is his belief that ‘dealing with the effects of evil is pointless so long as the source remains’. Like most other Blood Knights, he also wields a powerful great sword in battle.

Occupation
Originally, he had been a member of the High Elven Army, trained to his brothers-in-arms in battle. Since his defeat in the Battle for the Sunwell, and after witnessing the corruption of the magistrates now in charge of their armed forces, Galeos decided not to return to active service. Instead, he chose to join the Blood Knights; while he could still help his people, he could not be directly controlled by the magistrates. While growing up, he worked with his father as a jewelcrafter, and still continues to use that knowledge to this day. He also first learnt how to use the powers of the light from his mother

Family
His family has all but been wiped out by the Scourge during Arthas' attack on Silvermoon City. The only surviving member of his family is his sister Sedana, who works as the local artisan enchanter.

Background
A rather quite individual, not much is known about Galeos’ early life, for he does not openly speak of it. What is known is that he was once a powerful spell breaker, who was one of the first elven warriors sent to aid the alliance during the Second War. He fought in the attack on Zul'dare, which brought an end to the invasion of Lordaeron. He is also reported to have aided in the defence of Lordaeron, and to have been present during the siege of Blackrock fortress. With the end of the Second War, Galeos was commended for his heroic actions, and was given the honour of being stationed on the Isle of Quel'Danas, home of the Sunwell.

Many years later, the Scourge came to Silvermoon seeking to use the power of the Sunwell for their own ends. Galeos stood beside his brethren and fought the undead legions. Each time the unending tides were pushed back, the greater the losses taken by the defenders. Eventually, Galeos himself was beaten, sent flying through the air by a large undead abominationwith such force that he was sent crashing through a wall before falling unconscious. He should have died that day, but as fortune would have it, he was saved from a fate worse than death by his brothers-in-arms, who dragged his body to safety. 3 days after the battle had ended, Galeos finally woke. Upon waking, his first instinct was to find out how the battle had ended. When he heard of how Arthas had corrupted the Sunwell's power, and that Prince Kael'Thas himself had commanded it be destroyed in order to prevent it's corrupted powers from harming their people, Galeos fell into dispair. In his eyes, the loss had been his fault; if he had not allowed himself to fall, they might have had enough manpower to hold off the undead hordes long enough for reinforcements. This bout of self-doubt, combined with the magical withdrawal that followed the Sunwell's destruction, causing Sari to weaken considerably.

However, it appeared that fate had not done with him yet. While he was still young, Galeos had been taught how to wield the light by his mother, who was a priest. After the battle, he noticed that his kin were begining to go through a crisis of faith, and many lost the ability to call upon the light seemingly as a result. Everyone, that is, except Galeos. Because of this, he was recruited into the Blood Knights at the first opportunity, where he hopes to 'calm the souls of those whoes hearts are clouded by hatred and revenge'..

Faith
Galeos follows the Holy Light as taught by his mother. After the Sunwell was destroyed, he kept his faith as all those around him abandoned the Light as they believed it had abandoned them.

Relations
Dispite Galeos' hatred for the undead Scourge for what they did to his people, he sees a potential ally in the Forsaken, for their lives too were ruined by the Lich King. He also has a fear of abominations, due to the fact that it was one of them that knocked him unconscious all those years ago. However, the 'tame' ones currently being used by the Forsaken have done much to help Sari overcome this fear. Also, like many other Sin'dorei, he tends to remain wary around trolls.

Personal Notes
Galeos often finds himself at odds with the magisters who rule over Silvermoon. While his body was still recovering, he found he had more time to watch the world around him. Only then did he see the corruption surrounding him. City guards harassing innocents, mages casting spells over the minds of all who speak out against them, the threats given out by the arcane guardians, the lengths they seemed to go to in order to maintain complete control over the population were astounding. While he may have allowed the magistrates get this far by failing to protect the Sunwell, he will not allow himself to help them continue as they are. Also, since a young age he has always followed a code of honor, set by his father's father. This code is as follows...

1. Stay your blade from the flesh of the innocent. 2. All are innocent till proven guilty. 3. Uphold your word, for it is your honour. 4. To deny freedom to another being is the greatest of stains. 5. The old law; an eye for an eye, leaves everyone blind 6. The only one who can defeat you is yourself 7. Live without regret, and die with honour.

Current Status
Galeos is currently based in Tranquillien, helping retake the Ghostlands from the Scourge