Server:Moonglade EU/Morganek Demonbane

Basic Statistics
Name: Morganek/Morganek Demonbane (the second)/Daniel Stormclaw

Race: Blood Elf/Half-Elf

Guild: N/A

Age: 32

Class: Paladin

Spec: Retribution

Professions: Blacksmith, Engineer

Equipement: Plate mail armour, 2 handed sword

Roleplay Biography
Morganek is the son of a High - elf and a human. At the age of seven, his father went missing, and was never seen since. Soon, Morganek's mother took him to Quel'Thalas, where she fell for an Elf and lived with him in Suncrowne village. The man was a bigot, abusing Morganek whenever he could. By the age of 13, Morganek became fed up and left. For years, he lived as a thief, stealing what he needed while he avoided the world around him. Eventually, he was found by a Human Paladin, who taught him the ways of the light through 'The Forgotten Way'. When the human died at the hands of a Death Knight, Morganek was told to use a book known as 'The Grimoire of Qaurry', which should allow him to find someone who is planning something sinister. As told, Morganek took the book and pledged alligiance to the Horde while he searched for the villain in question.

He spent several months adventuring around Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms, spending the majority of his time in Silvermoon. After this time, A friend was being accused of murder within Silvermoon. Seeing how badly she was treated, Morganek offered himself as a Sin Eater, taking full responsibility for the crime, and being exiled from the horde, never to knowingly set foot on horde territory, the punishment for which is death.

Soon, however, his exile was lifted at the request of two Blood-Elves. The terms of the agreement were that Morganek was now at the beck and call of the Horde Leaders, the city guards, and the two who lifted his exile.

Following this, Morganek became a member of the Argent Crusade, working independantly and using the resources the crusade offers in order to hunt down the now named Dorgallus, a Death Knight looking for an unknown artifact called the 'Cloak of Soulless Dreams'. The Death Knight's motives for it's use were still vague.

Soon, however, Morganek and his friend Lorellà (one of the Blood Elves who lifted his exile) uncovered more information, and found that Dorgallus was a Blood Elf who aspired to godhood, and that part of his plans involve three items: the Cloak of Soulless Dreams, the Talisman of Fate and the Headdress of Power. With Lorellà now in possession of the headdress and the talisman, Morganek begins work looking for the Death Knight. During his search, Lorellà was captured and harmed by Dorgallus. Weighed down by guilt, Morganek's progress in finding Dorgallus slowed down as he kept a watchful eye on his companions.

After this, Morganek was approached by Sór, another Paladin who had heard about the Half-Elf's quest, and she offered her help. It soon became clear, however, that the reason why she offered to help was because she couldn't bare losing Morganek, and had pledged to protect him. Morganek began to fear for her safety, especially since Dorgallus had found him, and was harming the ones he cared about.

Shortly after, it came to the Half-Elf's attention that Lorellà had also fallen for him. After a run in with Dorgallus, and hearing that the Death Knight had made an appearance at Silvermoon, he decided to work alone. During this time, he tried to formulate a plan to stop both Lorellà and Sór from loving him, despite the fact that he may have become attracted to Sór, though he is still unsure of this emotion.

After cutting off all ties with The Argent Crusade, as well as making sure that all his friends knew of his solo status, and hiring an investigator to keep an eye on his friends at Silvermoon, he met his father, Andrew, who had mannaged to get over the other side of the Greymane Wall for a short period of time, in order to meet with his only son. It became aparent that the Human had been afflicted with the Worgen curse. Despite this, the two reconciled and promised each other that they would meet again if the wall were to fall.

Morganek soon began working at a swift pace to find and stop Dorgallus, with many clues to his whereabouts and motives being linked to the Scarlet Onslaught, specifically within the Monestary. During this time, he was informed that Sór was ambushed by Scourge forces in the Plaguelands. Enraged, He travelled to Plaguewood, where he found her and, in an act of desperation, used the majority of his power to keep her alive. The two barley escape the Plaguelands and reach Ghostlands. During the escape, Morganek fell in love with Sór, but remembering the current situation, realises that confessing his feelings for her would be, in his opinion, the equivalent to a death scentence, and thus, remained silent.

This didn't fool Dorgallus. With the death knight's magic focused around the mind, he was easily able to identify Morganek's love for Sór. During an investigation into the Scarlet Onslaught, Morganek met with Sór, but during their conversation, Morganek was mentally attacked by the death knight. Concerned by this turn of events, Morganek pleaded with Sór to stay in a safe place, away from danger. She did so, but not before transfering every part of her power to Morganek, putting her in a coma. Leaving her in the care of her companions, he continued his work with the Scarlet Onslaught.

Morganek and Dargell entered the monestary and found Dorgallus, who was in the process of raising an army to aid him in taking the Lich King's place. The battle that ensued was long, and Dargell perished, but Morganek was ultimately victorious. Wounded, the Half-elf used the remainder of his energies to head back to Silvermoon, where he transfered what remained to Sór, told her he loved her with his last breath, and died, with no hope of return.

Personality
Morganek had modelled himself on the teachings of his third father and mentor, specifically within the boundaries of the 'Forgotten Way'. Despite the fact that his use of the Light is mainly for offense and combat, he despises nearly all forms of pointless conflict. When problems arise, he feels compelled to offer his help, appologising before hand if the situation is too personal for him to intervene.

Because he holds those who maintained the values of the Forgotten Way in high regard, he is begining to find himself attracted to Sór, as she seems to remind him that compasionate people still exist in a world filled with conflict.

He dedicates the majority of his time to finding Dorgallus, meaning that he usually has his head buried in a book or two. This causes him to lack social initiative, often sitting in a quiet corner and reading, yet scanning the room to make sure that those around him are ok.

Occasionally, the repressed anger he feels towards his step father emerges in the form of sarcasm, causing him to spout pithy comments about certain situations.

Recently, he has been subject to moments of depression, as he finds it far more difficult to keep the people he cares about out of Dorgallus' path

The Forgotten Way
The forgotten way is a lifestyle adopted by people who wish to search for a better life, and for hte safety of the people around them. Despite being mainly followed by those of the Light, anyone of any talent or skill can follow this way of life so long as they uphold the values it was based on.

So far, Morganek and his adoptive father are the only ones who have been known to follow the lifestyle. There is no recorded evidence of the Forgotten Way's existence. Due to the death of his mentor, Morganek is the last remaining follower of the lifestyle.

Those who follow the Forgotten Way have an affiliation with the Crimson Lotus flower. They use it whenever they make a promise, giving it to the person they promise to protect and aide.

Unknown facts
Morganek's real name is infact Daniel Stormclaw. His adoptive father and mentor was the original Morganek Demonbane. When the first Morganek died, Daniel took up his name as a sign of respect, planning to allow his mentor the recognition as a hero that Morganek believed he deserved.

The actual purpose of the Crimson Lotus flower is not a promise, but a mark. It is a subtle reminder that those who have the flower in their possession will forever be under the watchful eye of the one who gave them the flower. If ever they were in true danger, the giver will go as far as sacrificing themselves to protect the bearer of the mark. According to the original Morganek Demonbane, the old members of the Forgotten Way could watch over their protectee telepathically through the flower. Unfortunately for Daniel, he was never taught how to do this, so he cannot perform this task.