The player character is also a single entity not “anywhere in the norm.” Why should a player character be restricted to cultural norms if Tyrande and T’paartos don’t have to be? Also, I’m not sure if you know this, but Monks can use polearms. Anyway, I feel like the way Blizzard presents him in a major quest chain is the “real T’paartos.”
Is he a mage? I learned something new today.
I never make anything up.