User:JacurenPaetus/Jacuren Paetus

Jacuren is a character roleplayed on the Wyrmrest Accord (US) server on Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft by her author. She is a character affected by the lore and content of World of Warcraft. She is a strong feminine figure that represents hope and perseverance in trying times, and the will to continue forward even when the odds are against her. This was created as a reference for extended information on the character. This reference does contain major spoilers! For roleplayers who wish to learn about her story in game, do not continue to read further.

PLEASE NOTE: Some information is missing due to the amount of information the author of this character is willing to give out. Again, this is mainly used as a reference.

"So long as this blade still sings, the enemies of the Light shall find no safe quarter. Where there is darkness, my blade shall shine with one purpose; retribution."

Lady Jacuren Paetus is the current leader to the Order of the Lioncrest. Jacuren is highly adept in Holy magic, which stems from the teachings she learned as a child from her father Aldous Paetus. She is a follower of the Church of the Holy Light, and studied along the path of a Priestess. Now she walks the path of all the former Paladins that she once knew, and took on the oath and became a true Paladin of the Light in their honor.

Early Life
 Born after the First War, Jacuren Paetus is the eldest of four children to the parents of Aldous Paetus and Liliana 'Lilly' Paetus. She was born in Northern Lordaeron just several miles away from the Quel'thalas border. Her Father was a member of the Church of the Holy Light as a Cleric, and later became a respectable Paladin of the Knights of the Silver Hand. He served as a Knight to the kingdom of Lordaeron to protect his family, and assist in restoring faith in the promise of freedom from Orcish tyranny. Her Mother, who was also a faithful follower of the Light, stayed at home to raise her children. The Paetus household held the line of common blood, but Liliana ensured that while raising her children, they would would assimilate to the culture of a noble lifestyle. This allowed Jacuren and her siblings to attend a prestigious school for higher education, which taught them a series of skills to increase their chances for a more successful future.

Jacuren and her brother Henric were the first to truly become introduced with the teachings of the Holy Light. Aldous was often kept from his family for weeks, and sometimes months at a time because of his duties as a Knight. When he returned to his family, he told stories about the acts of heroism and benevolence during his journey, which reflected their childrens view on the Light, and influenced young Jacuren and Henric to follow in the footsteps of their Father. Aldous and Liliana encouraged young Jacuren, and instructed her in the Lights ways until she chose her own path into Priesthood, while Henric chose to become a righteous Paladin like his father. Jacuren pursued her lessons after school at the Church of Light, and began her teachings to master the discipline, faith and willpower it took to wield it. She was supported by many other members within the Church of Light. Humans, as well as a number of High Elves studied with Jacuren in the Holy practice.

Her younger sisters, Priscilla and Coralanne, were too young to create their own paths at this time.

At the age of thirteen, Jacuren's life would begin to unfold an inevitable change when her mother slowly began to fall into an unknown illness. With her health declining, Liliana reached a point where she could no longer continue to raise her younger children or resume her duties as a wife within the household. As her condition continued to worsen, Jacuren's time became more devoted to assisting her mother, which ultimately resulted placing Jacuren behind in her academic studies. Aldous came home as often as he could to monitor the condition of his wife, and sent Clerics of the Church to assist with potentially curing her illness. When the Light appeared to not work, Liliana informed Aldous of her incurable fate, but given his resolute nature, he continued seeking help through outside sources. Many months passed and the search for her cure appeared ineffective. Liliana did not want to see her family agonize over what could not be stopped, and requested the search for her cure to cease. When her family regrettably respected her wishes, Lilliana's final moments were spent close with her family at her bedside.

Liliana's funeral was the first that Jacuren had to experience. With Coralanne and Priscilla being too young to understand the concept of death, Jacuren and Henric ensured that their younger sisters found no sadness in the moment, and remained strong for them in their presence. Liliana's headstone stood out from the others among the graveyard. It was large, finely polished, and intricate in its design. In the center of her headstone rested a large polished orb that harnessed the Light upon a wielders touch. It resembled that even through death, the Light still chose to shine upon her. Liliana's death forever changed the atmosphere of the Paetus household. Jacuren resigned from her academic studies, and fully took on her mother's responsibility to ensure order and peace within her home. Although she found herself with these new responsibilities, Jacuren continued her developing her knowledge with the Light.

The Third War
A year later after Liliana's death, the rumor of the mysterious plague began to spread around the western parts of Lordaeron. Jacuren and her siblings continued to live life normally, and initially had no knowledge of this plague. Aldous however, having been away from his family as a Knight of the Silver Hand, dealt with the devastation first hand of those who ate the tainted grain during the battle at Hearthglen. Informed of the nature of the plague and the location of who was responsible for this, the Knights of the Silver Hand set off to Stratholme to deal with the threat. As the knights traveled to the city, Aldous took the opportunity to warn his children. Jacuren heeded her father's warning, and ensured that neither her, nor her siblings had any form of grain, and would continue not eat any until it was safe.

Aldous faithfully followed the Silver Hand to Stratholme, only to be suspended from service by Prince Arthas Menethil when Uther refused to purge the city of Stratholme. As the events led some of the Silver Hand to continue to fight against the Scourge regardless of their suspension, some those remaining chose to follow Jaina Proudmoore with their families, and retreat West to Kalimdor based upon the warning given from the Great Prophet Medivh. Aldous made the decision to evacuate himself and his children out of Lordaeron, and they traveled West for days until they reached the shores of Lordaeron. A boat would be waiting to take them, along with many others who considered the warning. Later, they would arrive at Theramore, where their new lives would start.

((LEGION ADDITION)) Jacuren would later find a book that belonged to her father which appeared to be logs of his journey addressed to his wife after her passing. Most of the entries were worn out by time, but some of the pages gave her insight on the events up until their family evacuated from Lordaeron.

Arrival at Kalimdor
There is a small gap in Jacuren's lore as to what has happened inbetween the time her and her family left Lordaeron and made their way to Theramore. It is unclear if Theramore was founded before or after the events of Mt. Hyjal. Until Blizzard confirms when Theramore was built, there will be information missing from this section.

Life In Theramore
Theramore became the chance for the remaining Paetus family to start their lives anew. It was one of the most memorable times for Jacuren and her family, due to the fact that they were able to reconnect as a family since her mother's death. Jacuren advanced into her Holy practice and was ordained into Priesthood at the age of fourteen. She served a small council within her local church, and obeyed them with unwavering loyalty to prove that she was able to carry the teachings of spiritual growth and contemplation. Her duties consisted of spreading goodness and the works of the Light to others, and later on, would mend the wounded soldiers and civilians when the Cataclysm affected Theramore. During Theramore's repairs, Jaucren meet William Vachon, a Theramore Marine that was injured during the time the Cataclysm took place. Jacuren tended to William and other marines until they were ready to be released back into service. William was captivated by Jacuren's grace and beauty from the first sight of her, and promised to take her out as soon as he was well enough. This marked the start of the relationship, and the two dated for many months. Within the small community of Theramore, the couple was seen as humorous and unbreakable. When the time was right, William proposed to Jacuren to serve each other in eternal love through marriage.

Ten days before Jacuren's wedding, Theramore's military reported sightings of Horde approaching the city. As the numbers that were reported outnumbered the amount of soldiers they had to counteract any immediate attack, Aldous, afraid to lose his family again, took Jacuren and her sisters to a boat that boarded Theramore citizens who were evacuating the city. Jacuren was reluctant on leaving, but William who was also assisting boarding citizens on to the boat, reassured Jacuren that everything would be alright, and that she would know when to come back home. Before the boat took off, Jacuren was given Avenger, Aldous' most reliable and finely bred warsteed to get them to Gadgetzan after they got off of the boat. As the day began to fade, and the evening accompanied the ship that had been sailing for hours, off in the distance was a blast, releasing multicolored smoke into the sky from where Theramore once stood.

When Jacuren and her sisters got to Gadgetzan, they received news of Theramore's Fall. Gadgetzan with its rough and gritty atmosphere became no place for Jacuren and her sisters to take up residence. With the sense of responsibility to take care of her sisters as she always did, Jacuren wrote a letter to her Aunt of the events that transpired, and forced herself and her sisters to retreat to Stormwind. Aldous, Henric, and William's lives were taken with Theramore's destruction along with many others that resided there.

After Theramore
After Theramore’s destruction, it was at this time that Jacuren had discovered that she was pregnant with her fiance’s child. Coping with the traumatic loss of her home, family, and the new responsibility as an upcoming mother, Jacuren eventually found stability serving the cathedral within Stormwind. She carried on her duties, and served the cathedral by preaching of the Lights goodness, the mission of the remaining churches she swore herself to, and assisting the orphanage. Old enough to go out on their own, Priscilla and Coralanne had relocated to Dalaran to pursue their education in magic.

Jacuren journeyed out to Duskwood, where she was introduced to an independent outlaw group known as the Devilclaw. She stayed with them for months, attempting to embrace them with her knowledge of the Light in order to fulfill her tasks, but quickly felt a sense of failure as they boldly rejected her.

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Avici Delronde on her adventures, a Commander at the time for Keepers of Stromgarde. The two grew built a bond, and Avici took her to Arathor where she learned of his passion to restore his home. Jacuren became interested in assisting with the cause and started as a mender for the Arathorians. As the kingdom grew, so too did Jacuren’s influence within the kingdom. The nobles of Arathor quickly recognized Jacuren’s ability with the Light as well as her diplomatic knowledge.

Beyond The Dark Portal
Jacuren made a self-commitment to the people Arathor, and lended her aid against the Iron Horde invasion when the Dark Portal reopened. To ensure her daughter's safety, she left her in the care of her two sisters within the walls of Dalaran. When the Arathorian's went through the Dark Portal, they were faced with the remaining invasion. As the battle continued, the Portal that would lead the forces back home ended up being destroyed, whiched forced Jacuren, and all who survived to retreat. Jacuren and the standing forces were able to survive by assisting the residents within Shadowmoon Valley by trading tasks for resources. When enough resources were gathered, they reestablished a base of their own to which they renamed New Stromgarde, after their standing home in the Arathi Highlands. After months of being trapped within the alternate timeline, exciting news came when the finest Magi discovered a way back to Azeroth. Jacuren was able to once again reunite with her daughter in Dalaran for a short time. While Arathor's finest forces were trapped in Draenor, a force of Forsaken known as the Defilers of Arathor had made their return, and had began their attempt to retake Stromgarde. Although the battle continued for months, Jacuren received the gift to reunite with her long lost elven childhood friend, Malidan D'Alodal. Growing up close to the Quel'thalas border as a child, Jacuren saw how he was affected by their own corruption that took place within Quel'thalas during the Third War. Unable to agree with the Alliance vs Horde stigma, Jacuren and Malidan came together and presented an idea to Highlord Mancelot Dereth that granted Malidan to work for Arathor as intel against the Defilers of Arathor, making him a neutral party within the kingdom.

The war against the Arathorian's and the Defilers had stopped, and the Defilers retreated back to Forsaken territory which allowed those who lived within Arathor to claim victory. Although the war had ended against the Defilers, a war against each other quickly began forming. A disturbance rose within the reforming lands, which caused Mancelot to summon his council to announce of a traitor within the walls that corrupted almost half of the population within Arathor. As a reminder of the oath he made to always protect the people of Arathor, Jacuren, along with the rest of the council, followed Mance and evacuated the remaining citizens in order to flee from the turmoil that began to form.

Lioncrest
Jacuren and the Arathorian refugees that followed Mance migrated South to Elwynn Forest. They swore themselves to the Alliance service in exchange to continue to live on their land. They served to protect the Elwynn Forest with Mance as their leader, thus laying down the foundation and the Lioncrest was formed. The Lioncrest accomplished much in small time, and was became recognized for their tactful force and expertise in fighting against enemy forces. Shortly after the Lioncrest formed, Jacuren became acting Commander of the Lioncrest.

With the events that led to Mancelot's death, Jacuren swore the same oath Mance gave the people of Arathor after his funeral. Jacuren dedicated herself to not only command the Lioncrest in his honor, but to further herself into becoming a true Paladin like those before her. Even with Jacuren's affluential nature, she struggled to effectively take on her new responsibility in leading the Lioncrest.

The Northrend Campaign
Jacuren and the Lioncrest attended a summon that was presented to some of those that leaded smaller forces within the Alliance. Their journey led them to Northrend, and discovered that a smaller force of Argent Crusaders needed their assistance in a mild threat. Someone sought to retake control over the Scourge.

Decommission of the Lioncrest
COMING SOON!

The Pride Returns
Raylerr Ravencrest, once a surviving officer and Warlock of the Lioncrest, came to Jacuren with visions of a returning darkness, and insisted that she bring back the Lioncrest to face this threat. Complacent in her peaceful lifestyle and reluctant to believe her, Jacuren assumed Raylerr was experiencing the same night terrors that she had after the Lioncrest decommissioned. With very little interest to hear what the Warlock was saying, Jacuren dismissed her warnings and continued to try live her life peacefully with her daughter in the heart of Dalaran.

Days after the meeting with Raylerr, Jacuren was approached by Bhern, a Broken Shaman that formerly served the Lioncrest in Northrend. He was accompanied by a seer that went by the name of Caedmirr. and was sent to send Jacuren a vision of the future. Jacuren accepted, and was shown. The vision was blurred, as an unexpierenced and mortal soul was unable to handle the extent of such foreshadowing power. Although the vision was mostly a blur, she was able to hear the vision that came to her. The vision was able to reveal the Burning Legions return, and the part that the Lioncrest played in order to assist fighting them back.

This vision was enough to convince Jacuren. Lioncrest was brought back.

Fought invasions in Westfall.

Fought invasions in Dalaran where Jacuren and her daughter resided. Jacuren came up with the decision to travel to Pandaria, as limited sightings of Legion forces being there. She left her daughter in the hands of Koryn Pike, a Monk that once served the Lioncrest, and became a very wise and close friend to Jacuren.

Jacuren looks ahead of her with full focus on fighting the Legion back so that one day she may see her daughter again.

I, Jacuren Paetus, do hereby pledge this blade to protect the innocent. I promise to uphold justice, and seek out vengeance upon those who would seek to do harm. By this oath, I pledge to stand strong before the torrents of evil, and never to falter before my enemies. So long as this blade still sings, the enemies of the Light shall find no safe quarter. Where there is darkness, my blade shall shine with one purpose; retribution. By my honor, I swear my life to protecting all those who would seek my shelter. To my last breath, I shall uphold this oath. By these words, I swear. &mdash; Jacuren's Oath; spoken at her Anointment Ceremony

Paladin Anointment Ceremony
Earned title "the Oathkeeper" after reciting the a similar oath that Mancelot Dereth once did to protect the people of Arathor. ad asda sd asd

Personality
(( CURRENTLY REWORKING)) Jacuren was raised with the principals of the Light, and guided by her parents at a very young age that molded her into the adult she is today. While thrown in times of hardship that no one should have to endure, Jacuren remains strong by using the Three Virtues, and her moral code to guide her in her life. She is a gentle soul, and a person that carries a vision of ultimate peace. Her motto, influenced by her mother, has always been to "be kind, and have courage". She upholds her moral code, and seeks to put an end to the torrents of evil that wish to disturb the peace.

As she typically tends to treat people with the respect she was taught to give, the basis of Jacuren's personality is genuine. To strangers, or for those that are not yet able to understand Jacuren; No matter the mood, she can almost always be seen smiling, especially in settings where she faces the public eye. She was a born giver, and gives herself to her people by offering them her services in the Light to bring them peace. She takes pride in her knowledge, and enjoys spreading her wisdom of the Light in order to succeed her vision, and the mission of the holy church. Like most people, her kindness can only be displayed and given for so long. Those that tend to do harm do not deserve her respect, and feel that they should answer to the laws of the Light. Horde may be a different

As a relationship between Jacuren and a person grows, they will begin to see a more caring and nurturing side towards their well being as a whole. She will often gladly give advice when someone needs it,

The love that Jacuren has for others is pure and unconditional. Jacuren will rarely take another's life. Although she wishes to stick to diplomacy, if the time came when she was to take a life, it would be done with the highest form of mercy. She would recite their last rights before they face the Light. She can be ruthless when it comes to their loved ones, and has a natural protective nature when it comes to them. She upholds her moral code.

Jacuren's involvement with the war around her has also hardened her gentle and forgiving nature. As once a priest, Jacuren surrounded herself with many that also gave themselves to the Light, and often bonded with them. War took many of her friends, and the Paladin's that once surrounded her life influenced her own path into becoming one in their honor. Jacuren is a diplomat rather discuss and act within reason. She logical and attempts to strive for perfection

One of Jacuren's greatest challenges is her ability, her compassion, thoughtfulness, and ambition to protect her loved ones has jaded her judgement, and mistakes have been made that led to dire consequences.

Her relationship with the Horde remains indifferent. Although the Horde can be viewed as a threat, she would rather have a more diplomatic approach towards the faction then to fight. Essentially she is a woman of peace, looking to find all the answers with little to no conflict. She looks to protect the innocent and if threatened herself, she would rather use her skills to defend and escape then to take a life. If it came down to extreme measures, Jacuren would sacrifice her own life in order to protect the ones she loves. Jacuren is open when speaking of the Light and is happy to teach or talk to anyone about it. She is caring towards everyone but may appear to be unsettled by Death Knights and Warlocks.

Jacuren carries herself with grace and assertiveness in a formal setting and tends to be quiet unless spoken to. But when alone with her, she can become personable and playful.

Aldous Paetus
(Deceased) Father to Jacuren Paetus.

William Vachon
(Deceased) Jacuren's former fiance when she lived in Theramore. During the events of the Cataclysm, William and Jacuren met while minor repairs were being done to Theramore. William also served as a Theramore Marine. To this day Jacuren will think about William on occasion, using the moments they shared together to make her smile in the most difficult of times. She still carries her engagement ring on a gold chain that rests around her neck.

Mancelot Dereth
(Deceased) A once Highlord to the Kingdom of Arathor, Mancelot became a notable and recent figure in Jacurens life. Aside from being one of his main councilors, the two became very good friends outside of work duties, and often sought each other out for personal advice. Once Mancelot passed away and was laid to rest in the lands of Arathor, Jacuren promised to continue his oath in protecting the innocent in the same way he once did.

High Priestess Hallie Melton
(Alive) When Jacuren found herself with child and no place to go, High Priestess Hallie noticed Jacuren always roaming around the Cathedral during odd hours of the until she offered her shelter at the Cathedral. She always kept Jacuren company and the two became close. Hallie became a constant reminder to Jacuren about her faith in the Holy Light.

Arhel Haddock
(Alive) A war veteran who offered Jacuren refuge in his home after discovering she was pregnant. Since their meet, Arhel treats Jacuren as if she was his own daughter and has accepted Jacuren and Cosette into his life.

Racial Relations
This reflects the race as a whole, and not per individual.

Character Timeline
This character timeline is based off of the Ultimate Visual Guide.


 * Year 7- Jacuren born
 * Year 9- Henric Born
 * Year 14- Priscilla and Coralanne born
 * Year 19- Liliana Dies
 * Year 20- Fall of Lordaeron
 * Retreated West to Kalimdor
 * Year 21- Move to Theramore
 * Year 21-27- Lived in Peace at Theramore
 * Year 28- Cataclysm
 * Met William
 * Year 29- Engaged to William
 * Year 30 to 31 Fall of Theramore
 * Mists of Pandaria
 * Cosette Born (Year 30)
 * Year 31- Warlords of Draenor
 * Migration to Elwynn from Arathor
 * Start of Lioncrest
 * Mancelot Dereth Dies
 * Jacuren is made Commander of Lioncrest
 * Northrend Campaign
 * Jacuren resigns from position as Commander of Lioncrest
 * Year 32 Legion/Current Time
 * Jacuren is visited by Raylerr Ravencrest with visions about the Burning Legion.
 * Lioncrest is reformed to assist in stopping the Burning Legion.

Miscellaneous Information

 * Jacuren's ancestors date back to the creation of the Arathor Nation from her mother's side of the family.
 * Jacuren's Father was Cleric of Northshire, and left around the first war when Stormwind was destroyed.


 * Jacuren was named after both of her grandparents on her Father's side: Jacalin and Duren Paetus. Both of them passed from old age around the time she was born.
 * Jacuren's middle name is Ivy. Her mother favored the ivy that grew on the side of their home, and because of this, Ivy became her middle name when she was born. Ivy is also a symbol for everlasting life, and Jacuren carries a small tattoo of one behind her ear.