Regarding my first post regarding the Sacred Flame and Hallowfall Arathi, i feel i need to further write regarding the possibility of a powerful and beyond devout force the Light could bring to the future of Azeroth.
Lets take a step back to the events in the Legion. Specifically Turalyon. Now once a fighter in service to Stormwind who chose to step into the unknown to fight a never ending war against the Legion. He pursued his goal and met with the Prime Naaru Xe’ra.
From that meeting up until his first meeting with the adventurer we know only what we have from others regarding his personality and his agenda. What we saw aboard the Vindicaar was a soldier of the Light un-wavering in his path to a goal.
Notice how unlike the Draenei, or any other being aboard that vessel; in the moment of Xe’ra revival, Turalyon was the only one who knelt before her. Not once have we ever seen Velen, Khadgar or any other being kneel in such a way.
Lady Liadrin did prostrate herself before A’dal but that was more of a sign of forgiveness and hope to be accepted despite all the blood elves have done.
We do not know how long Turalyon served Xe’ra with such a conviction or devotion, but his belief was there and it was evident he was beyond simply loyal to the Light, especially how he reacted upon her death. Velen did little, but remained focused on the mission.
Even years later can we truly think that Turalyon has recovered or returned to an otherwise normal self? For now he guards stormwind but what goes on in his head is another matter.
Now we return to the present. The Hallowfall Arathi have spent the past 15 years in service to the Sacred Flame of their home. The Light of Beledar has for most of their service been a beacon of hope and faith. But that faith was tested when Beledar first shifted to the Void and many died.
Even up to the events regarding the adventurers role, and Anduins pursuit of self forgiveness and worthiness, did we see their continued faith despite the challenges. When the sacred flame fell to the void on their hallowed veneration grounds did they give up instantly, for without the light all was lost.
The same kind of fear we saw in Turalyon upon Xe’ras death.
It was only thanks to Faerin’s faith, possibly bolstered and influenced by Anduin’s presence, that they still clung to hope and were renewed with the Sacred Flames restoration. They further bonded with the adventurers and rekindled their sense of duty. Its that same influence of Faerin that we found an ally ready to jump into the void with us to continue the fight.
Now the reason i bring this up is these people have been cut off from their Empire for a period but the basis of their faith was founded upon the Light. An empire that has no racial or other interactions beyond humans and elves, although intermingling may have made some half-elf/half-human.
There is that possible idea that they could be both racial bias but also extremely devout in their faith of the Light. Imagine a whole civilization with the same mindset of Turalyon or others fully devoted to the Light’s cause/mission. Even the Lightbound of the AU universe on Draenor from which the Mag’har orcs escaped from were fanatically devout, a belief based on the lies of the Light.
What is possibly an even darker course is that they may already be among us. What goals could they pursue in their un-wavering faith in the Light?
Let us add one step further. Could the Alternate Xe’ra and the Lightbound from the AU reached Azeroth and be a powerful influence on that Empire. Unlikely but still something to base their devout goals upon.
And the inevitable possibility that they could invade Stormwind and take over? Would Faerin betray her friend for her Emperor/Empire. Imagine a fleet of those air ships and a force to surround/capture stormwind off guard.
We must wait and see. For now, keep an eye on your friends. They may be in league with the Arathi Empire.
Another note, Im seeing alot of players wearing the Hallowfall Arathi plate and cloth sets, hope they aren’t being brainwashed into serving the Empire. There is your new fanatical crusade!!!