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| - Retharis was born decades before the War of the Ancients in a large town where the Empress' presence lacked. His parents – Onira and Liorden – were known by the locals to be perhaps the greatest magi in the vicinity, yet their skills weren't great enough for anyone of bigger importance to take notice. This was perhaps their greatest plight, which even prompted them to seclude themselves and take care of their newborn child. His upbringing was rather peculiar. He was always taught he should stay true to his “purpose” and “real potential”; he was always encouraged to give his best in training and was often overwhelmed by his parents' requirements. While Retharis had never said anything, his apathy – that strongly suggested deep sadness – has always been questionable and triggered curiosity among the locals. Time passed and the planning of the Legion's summoning had begun. It was crucial that the Highborne convinced as many people as possible to stand up for what they thought to be a brighter future. And that's how Katriel, a Highborne mage, found Retharis' province. Katriel was just an officer who came from a city not very far from their province. He came there to recruit able-bodied swordsmen and archers, but he also found a handful of mages, Retharis and his parents included. The folksmen didn't seem very eager of joining them and Katriel thought that taking them by force might encourage future uprisings due to “mistreatment.” He had heard about The Poor's Gold and reported what he's found and what he intends to do. His peers had supported him and such a festival took place for the first time just a few months before the Burning Legion would be summoned. Ironically, the Night elven peers started to trust the Highborne more and accepted to help them. Out of all mages in the province though, only three were picked to come at Zin'Aszhari: Retharis, Ashiela, and Nathvel. The Highborne at Zin'Azshari soon noticed that they're relatively equal in their skills, but most of them appreciated Ashiela more because she was the easiest to yield. Nathvel was too arrogant at times and Retharis was too passive. They were all kept as apprentices, nonetheless. When the Kaldorei Resistance finally showed up to sabotage the Highborne's plans, the master of the aforementioned mages – Malayern – fed the children with many lies about their own kin as to maintain their servitude. For their sake, after all, as they'd get killed if they'd refuse. Or so they thought. Nathvel and Rethars had no objections, yet Ashiela felt terribly bad after killing a Moon Guard mage and she eventually deflected to the resistance. Whereabouts are unknown. Nathvel ended up killed by demons due to his arrogance and suddenly, Retharis was the only remaining apprentice to Malayern. Before the Sundering destroyed everything, Retharis had been asked by Malayern if he still wanted to fight for him as to bring the Legion. He lost his temper due to losing two apprentices consecutively and seemed prepared to end Retharis' life as well, as Retharis seemed doubtful and his master couldn't stand it. Ironically, Retharis confidently confirmed that he still wanted a better future, certainly taking his master by surprise.
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