#sunblades

fanfic meme:64907:  Silvered Gold of Dying Days

The following is my headcanon write up for the Sunblades, in regards to both my OCs and the Sunblades found in-game

Tʜᴇ Bʟᴏᴏᴅʟɪɴᴇ

     Prior to learning of the Sunblades’ existence in-game, I had established that the Sunblades were a powerful noble bloodline consisting of elite paladins highly respected in the elven society. The Sunblades were a rich and powerful family back in their prime, their name having been directly influenced by their heirloom weapon, the legendary Sunblade itself.

     There are many cousins of this family tree that inherit the name, but only one particular branch of the bloodline is known to still be living. This is, again, information I have written up prior to learning about the Sunblades.

Tʜᴇ Lᴀsᴛ Lᴏʀᴅ

     Lord Syan Sunblade :: A powerful paladin and well revered noble in his prime was the last known Lord in the family, as well as the last wielder of the Sunblade. He fathered (to his dismay) twins, daughters by the names of Neo’la and Seaandra. Because these twins were females, they could not be a suitable heir, and could not pass down the name, and thus were treated poorly. Around the time of their birth began the gradual decline of the Sunblades’ reputation and reverence.      Lord Syan has since perished approximately one year before the beginning of the Third War, thus marking the end of the Sunblade line (as the name can no longer be passed down). 

Tʜᴇ Oᴛʜᴇʀs

     Neo’la and Seaandra have lived some time under the belief that they were the last of the Sunblade bloodline (the rest of the family having perished during the First and Second War, and against the destruction of the Sunwell) but there were other surviving members unbeknownst to them.      Other living members (being that of other’s brilliant OCs) would be Sir Anierous Sunblade [@anierous] and Threrian Sunblade [@threrian--sunblade​]. Their family trees differ from mine, but are nonetheless, considered Family.      Several other NPCs found in-game share the same surname, two of which being Kal’dorei with no real explanation. This further proves that the family has several cousins that survived the countless tragedies the Sin’dorei have faced, and provide a greater hope for expanding the Sunblade family name.

Sᴜɴʙʟᴀᴅᴇ Kɪɴ

Lord Neo’len Sunblade :: High Elf Paladin // OC [Deceased]

Lord Syan Sunblade :: High Elf Paladin // OC [Deceased]

Lady Neo’la Sunblade :: Blood Elf Priestess // OC [Alive]

Ronae Suntreader :: Blood Knight Initiate // OC [Alive]

Aliya Suntreader :: Huntress // OC [Alive]

Lady Seaandra Sunblade :: Blood Elf Death Knight // WoW OC [Undead]

Sir Anierous Sunblade :: Blood Elf Paladin // OC [Alive]

Melynia Sunblade :: Blood Elf Death Knight // OC [Undead]

Ashiraya Sunblade :: Blood Elf Death Knight // OC [Undead]

Threrian Sunblade :: Blood Elf Mage // OC [Alive]

Magister Aeldan Sunblade :: Blood Elf Mage // OC [Deceased]

Alenjon Sunblade :: Blood Elf Battlemaster // NPC [Alive]

Arodis Sunblade :: Blood Elf Vendor // NPC [Alive]

Sentinel Dalia Sunblade :: Night Elf // NPC [Alive]

Sentinel Keldara Sunblade :: Night Elf // NPC [Deceased(?)]

Nᴏᴛᴇs

Lord Neo’len is the father of Lord Syan.

Lord Syan is the father of Neo’la and Seaandra

Ashiraya is the mother of Sir Anierous and Melynia

Magister Aeldan is the adoptive father of Threrian

Sᴜɴsᴛʀɪᴅᴇʀ's Eʟɪᴛᴇ

     In-game, the name “Sunblade” appears to be more of a title rather than a name, let alone a surname. This is in regards to the group of elves found on Quel’Danas, and not the NPCs listed in the ‘Kin’ section.

     The Sunblade are group of blood elves loyal to Kael'thas Sunstrider who guard the Magisters' Terrace and the Sunwell Plateau on the Isle of Quel'Danas from interlopers.

     The origins of these Sunblades is not specified anywhere, so the following is purely speculation, headcanon, and my own implementation.

Oʀɪɢɪɴs

     The Highbourne paladins, the Sunblades was a large family of a high class and reputation, consisting mainly of the wielders of the Light. The vast family was scattered throughout Silvermoon, various branches of the family serving different purposes and consisting of different reputations.

     Many of the branches of the Sunblades who were thought to have been killed off during the attack on the Sunwell had actually survived and followed Kael’thas into the Outlands. Most of them had also indulged themselves in the usage of fel energy, and were devoted to Kael’thas’s cause. 

     After Kael’thas’s defeat in Tempest Keep, the Sunblades remaining took up other elves who served for Sunstrider’s cause, purely to gain numbers and serve well. Alongside their powerful counterparts, the Dawnblades, they moved back to their homeland and aided Kael’thas in stealing M’uru away from the Blood Knights’ custody.

     These Sunblades established themselves on the Isle of Quel’danas, most being blood related to the name, others simply taking the name as a title. The original Sunblades no longer honored their family bloodline, and used the name only to identify themselves as those who fought for the Sun King. The Sunblade Army was incredibly powerful, and provided a great aid to Kael’thas in the Magister’s Terrace.

     Because of the integration of non-blood related elves into the Sunblades army, it is difficult to tell who is family and who isn’t. As a result, the remaining Sunblades who did not join Kael’thas simply disregard this branch of the family, as they were both traitors and a waste of time.

     Today, most of the Sunblade Army has diminished follower Sunstrider’s fall. Some still live, most as only Felblood Elves or wretched. This army is not to be confused with the Sunblade family living in Silvermoon, though sometimes, the name can carry a dark shadow when mentioned, due to the association it bears with Kael’thas.

Mᴇɴᴛɪᴏɴs

@anierous :: The mun of Anierous Sunblade || RP Blog

@threrian--sunblade :: The mun of Threrian Sunblade || RP Blog

@lightandshxdow :: Neo’la Sunblade and her husband || RP Blog

@thesuntreaders :: Neo’la’s daughters, Ronae and Aliya || RP Blog

Family Tree of the Sunblades of a sort! Spanning 3 generations only because that’s all the patience I have for it.

[ @anierous​ || @threrian--sunblade ]

fukuoka, that's so nice! i wish you the best of luck! :)