User:Noelznliam/Casius Hycliffe

"'His lack of Patriotism alarms me. Mix that with his young age, and a tendency for rash decisions, and you have the perfect reason to veto his lordship'"
 * - Lord Godfrey to Genn Greymane, on the possibility of Casius’ abdication

Casius Hycliffe was the current Head of the Highcliffe Household at the time of the Worgen Invasion. His family were one of the oldest in Gilneas, dating back to the kingdom's independence from Strom over 1,200 years ago. While his ancestors served the kingdom with a fierce determination, Casius was less patriotic, and joined Darius Crowley in his rebellion against King Greymane and as a result his Lordship was stripped. When the Worgen Curse hit and began to spread around the kingdom he were infected and transformed into monsterous Worgen. Whilst many Worgen were captured and administered with the cure, Casius has yet to be found and remains a feral beast, running wild through the forests of Gilneas.

Early Life
Casius was born in Gilneas City, a member of the Hycliffe Family, one of the most prolific in the kingdom. His father, Casius was the Lord of the Household and a firm supporter of Genn Greymane. At only the age of Seventeen when his father died, Casius became the youngest lord in Gilnean History, a fact that angered several of the Eastern Lords. Despite this, Genn Greymane was always friendly to the young Casius. He married a traveller from Lordaeron named Jean, who he had met several times whilst growing up. While this further angered his fellow Lords, Casius was able to relax for the first time since the passing of his father. When the kingdom of Stormwind began sending pleas of help form a New Enemy that had arisen in the South, Darius Crowley and Casius both begged Greymane to come to the aid of her fellow kingdom. However, Greymane was unwilling to sacrifice Gilnean lives. After Stormwind was destroyed and the Orcs began making their way north, the neighbouring kingdom of Lordaeron asked Gilneas to join forces against the new threat. This time, with a little advice from the Lords, Greymane reluctantly agreed, and Gilneas joined the Alliance in the Second War. Casius enlisted as a soldier and fought the Orcs in Blackrock Spire, and then moved back to his Homeland. However, Gilneas began to make preparations to leave the Alliance. Whilst a heavily pregnant Jean was visiting relatives in Lordaeron City, the Greymane Wall was sealed, and instructions given that no-one be let in. Casius was appalled at this decision and attempted to make a bargain with Greymane; this was swiftly denied. When Darius Crowley, who was also angered by the decision (albeit for different reasons) began the Northgate Rebellion against the Kingdom, Casius secretly sided with him, and helped supply weapons and armour. However, this was exposed and he was abdicated from his Lordship. After Crowley was arrested, Casius backed down, and was rarely seen afterwards. Unbeknownst to Casius, Jean gave birth to a daughter, who she named Morgrynn.

Tooth and Claw
After the Worgen had been secretly summoned by the Infamous Archmage Arugal as protection against the Scourge back in the Third War, mysterious disappearances had been reported, slowing increasing in number. It was not long before Gilneas City was under siege. Casius was in his home in Gilneas City when gunshots were fired outsides his window. Investigating, he opened his window to look, which attracted the attention of a nearby Worgen. However, he had not fought in a long time and was easily overpowered. There are claims that a Worgen was seen running away from the fighting. While many say that the beast was merely running on instinct, others whisper that the beast had a fraction of free will remaining. While the whispers are few in number, a large hole was found in the side of a household, ripped from the inside. In the house, a tattered boot and some rags lay on the floor, but the body of Casius Hycliffe was never found.