Cathedral of Light



Cathedral of Light (or Stormwind Cathedral) in Stormwind City is the most striking monument of the Church of Light.

The Cathedral is home to some of the most powerful and influential holy leaders in the world, and a sacred place for all followers of the Light from the four corners of Azeroth. It is described as an elegant and peaceful place, inviting for prayer and reflection. The archbishop himself used to reside within the hallowed chambers.

Priests and paladins travel to the cathedral from far and wide seeking training and wisdom from their resident counterparts. High Priestess Laurena is the highest-ranking priest trainer in Stormwind City, Lord Grayson Shadowbreaker is one of the foremost human paladins of the Alliance and the chief paladin in Stormwind, and Duthorian Rall is one of Stormwind City's most influential paladins.

While not barred from the edifice, void elves are not welcomed warmly here. They are even invited to leave as they are not considered appropriate, which is the complete opposite of the Lightforged draenei who are well received.

The cathedral's catacombs are the resting place of the honored dead: priests, war heroes, paladins, and others. The catacombs' alcoves hold many "drop points" for 7: places to leave messages or objects behind loose bricks, in cracks in the wall, and the like.

History
During the First War, the original building was badly damaged but its catacombs housed refugees. After the Second War, the building was first to be rebuilt and housed the refugees in the initial stages of city's reconstruction.

The construction of the cathedral was overseen by then-bishop Benedictus and his then-mentor, Archbishop Alonsus Faol. It was here that the Lordaeron Prince Arthas Menethil became a paladin of the Silver Hand.

The promising priests were sent here to met High Priestess Laurena, as they had caught the attention of senior members of the Church of Light with their dedication, and were worthy to continue their training.

The promising young Knights of the Silver Hand were sent here to continue their training by studying the Tome of Divinity (starter) and Tome of Valor (Classic), but also to be sent on missions against the enemies of the kingdom that were the Defias Brotherhood, and the Scourge in the Western Plaguelands.

At the request of Archbishop Benedictus, Commander Karl Philips ordered his soldiers to collect the hearts of Forsaken at Alterac Valley, in order to grant them swift and permanent deaths by bringing their hearths at the Cathedral of Light to be ceremoniously incinerated in the flames of the Light, and thus saving their souls.

During the events of the Elemental Unrest, cultists of the Twilight's Hammer tried to blow up the cathedral so disillusioned peasants would flock toward their religion, but they were stopped by an adventurer.

Following the Argus Campaign, King Anduin brought the Forsaken Alonsus Faol to the Cathedral in order to meet Turalyon, the last living member of the first Silver Hand paladins. Their reunion was initially tense, but upon sensing the Light within the undead, Turalyon accepted his former mentor.

Following the Burning of Teldrassil, Wounded Refugees and Mia Greymane are found here. They are being treated by Stormwind Priests.

After the Fourth War, Mathias Shaw transported bodies of Alliance soldiers into the catacombs of the Cathedral. Anduin, Genn Greymane, and Turalyon arrived there to inspect the bodies. Anduin also named Turalyon Lord Commander of the Alliance and tasked him with finding Sylvanas Windrunner.

Inhabitants

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 * Mobs (bottom level while on quest)

In the RPG
The Cathedral of Light is the Church's headquarters. A grand structure with many wings and spires, the Cathedral houses Archbishop Benedictus, the bishop of Stormwind City, and various other priests. It also contains the Grand Chamber, a vast meeting room where the council of bishops meets with the archbishop to discuss issues and plot the Church's actions. Every night at sunset, the Cathedral of Light rings a solitary bell whose sweet pitch reaches the entire city.

Film universe
The Cathedral of Light is depicted close to its World of Warcraft incarnation. It is where the funeral for King Llane is held after his death.