User:Avromel/Avromel Corinth

Elder Priest Avromel Corinth, Keeper of the Holy Fire
Avromel is a man of remarkable intelligence matched only by his own elitism. An avid scholar and diplomat, Avromel stands today advanced in age and severely embittered by the contemporary history of Azeroth. A cold heart beats within his breast and despite his cooperation with the seat of power in Darnassus, he to this day harbors a deep contempt.

Lord Avromel was borne at Hyjal before the Sundering. A student of the original elite of Elvish society, Avromel spent the entirety of his young life in books and practice of the ways of the priesthood. Even then, his devout approach to scholarship and the ways of the priest were evident. Few if any have had the intellectual command of the subject matter or the nature aptitude for the holy and shadow magic. It was at this time he became obsessed with the seemingly limitless potential for the holy fire and the mind.

He grew up proud of the land that had been built by his people, and moreover of the society it had fostered. Despite his allegiance to the elite class, the destruction their wrought by Azshara was unacceptable in his eyes. Thus the Sundering came to epitomize an internal conflict that would manifest itself time and time again throughout Avromel’s life.

The Druidic power that took hold of the new Ashenvalean society and their juris prudence with respect to the use of magic that was so pervasive during his childhood upset him deeply. But to upset the order of Elvish society was equally unfathomable, and though he supports the leadership of Darnassus, he is ever in contempt by their disdain for the old ways of his past. Moreover, the Druidic society that evolved around him is the target of much derision within his heart, but even so, he serves as a cooperate member of society and is vocally supportive of the need to retain reverence for order.

In the millennia that followed, Avromel locked himself in the proverbial ivory tower, sharpening not just his mind even further, but pushing the limits of Elvish capacity for harboring the holy fire. It at this point that his obsession with the powers of smites and mind grew exponentially, as did his talents in this regard. He quickly arose to be not only one of the most feared judges on behalf of Elune but a political force with which to be reckoned. Though his power is great, his true strength has never been tested as these practices are less publicly endorsed than are his peers’ strengths in healing, protection or even shadow magic.

Certainly a man to be reckoned with, Avromel is his own worst enemy. His unshakable disdain for the uneducated, the lame, the average, the poor, the different and the progressive and anyone else who does not appeal to his values, has kept him from making allies. Avromel has indeed grown cold and is quick to bark out sharply, sarcastically and often with a belittling tone to anyone who crosses his path. An unpopular and unfriendly man, he has recently been increasingly visible in Darnassus, where he continues to train aspiring priests and conduct holy research. Despite his temper and intolerance, he is indeed shrewd, often flexing diplomatic muscle behind the scenes to inspire support for policy with which he agrees.

Today

Avromel teaches and works in Darnassus, though he can be found on the East Island at the home of the knight Fellon of Stormwind at times. Though he spends much of his day secluded in the halls of the Temple, he often takes time to walk the city streets, assessing its progress and speaking with the elders. A man of the highest class, he enjoys written correspondence with the leading thinkers of Azeroth and often invites like-minded and interested individuals to come and study with him, as they push the boundaries of the ancient powers.

Beliefs

Though not a fan of what he considers the quintessential modern Druid, he does have reverence for some in the field. He feels that the modern practice is too wild, too untapped by the minds resources to ever progress. Conversely, the magi seem too impure to his eye, not in touch enough with the natural powers of the world; their magic to him seems tainted and contorted from its original practice. However, like with the Druids, there are a number of magi whose work appeals to him. Interesting, the modern warlock is the closest inline with his vision of the ideal spellcaster, though certainly, they energy is a different persuasion than his own.

Traditionalist is maybe not the best way to explain Avromel. He seeks to the old ways of society, not the old ways of existence. He cares little for the balance of nature as compared to the balance of society. He much prefers the city with towers of stone and grand temples to rivers and rolling hills. Avromel occupies himself not with the power of nature but rather the power of the mind and spirits.