Once the younger son of a Lordaeron merchant, Benedictus (birthname Jarl), he was raised to join the family business. Eventually, he found religion after meeting an old man on the raod at night. The two were almost killed by mercenaries, but bested the attackers. After recovering, Benedictus joined the Church of the Holy Light, and was trained in its ways by the head of the Church, Archbishop Foal. He was made a priest, and was tasked with leading the Church's people in a small town. Eventually he was sent to the great city of Stormwind itself, where he helped build one of the greatest monuments of the Alliance - the Cathedral of Light. From then on he swore to help clean the world of evil, especially the dreaded Scourge which he despised deeply.