he light within the Alliance is what guides most of its forces, it
heals and protects those who are keen in its studying, but what of
those who have lost they way and are now walking amongst us? Do they
still follow the light, as the living do?
On the 12th July, the
Archbishop Benedictus passed the final word to ban all Death Knights
from entering the holy ground of the Cathedral in Stormwind City, until
further notice. This ban arises from the infamous attacks made by Death
Knights who wear the Scarlet Tabard and have caused numerous injuries
and wounds within the Cathedral.
Several views collide from both
the Living and the Death Knights. Riots have sprung almost immediately
since the law was announced and the protectors of the light, such as
the Order of the Silver Hand, have been brought in to aid with the new
law. Bishop Belano Velithes, of Southshore, believed it to be the right
action to take due to the "desecration and violence plaguing these
sacred halls".
Figures such as Magistrate Maryanne Weston view
otherwise. She says that "The light is for everyone", and many others
support this view. Members of the public note that it is "Completely
unnecessary and will only promote violence", but only time will tell
how long this new law will last.
Of course, when we talk about
this action we ask ourselves why is it that Death Knights wish to enter
the Cathedral in the first place, when most people are aware of the
damage the light does to the powers of the unholy and the Death
Knights. When approached Death Knights revealed some of the reasons
they wish to enter. One Death knight said, " I wish to pray", another
the head of the Death Knight riot said "The Church can't ban us from
the Cathedral, its outrageous. I haven't fought side by side with light
users to be treated this way!"
We find asking ourselves, are it
all worth it or are the Church acting in a sensible and correct manner
over such things? Only time shall tell, and of course it did!
The
following day the church, due to heavy critisim and pressure, folded
and once more allowed those Death Knights who wish to enter the
cathedral access stating that any violent action will be acted upon. So
the powers of the Light and the taint of the unholy once more join as
one, in the safety of Stormwind.
On
the day of the policy's beginning, I managed to get a small interview
concerning the Bishops involvement and the policy's start.
Curin: So, as you no doubt witnessed, this new policy sparked a huge public revolt. Anything to say concerning that?
Belano:
"Well, First of all this was not a law we implemented, it was a
temporal cathedral policy, in order to prevent the violence and
desecration which has made the Cathedral and the people inside it
suffer. This is, admittedly a desperate act. But it was the final
straw, when a death knight aligned to the Scarlet Onslaught, managed to
assault and harm innocent people three times a day. We had to show we
hold zero tolerance towards hostility in the sacred grounds of the
Church"
Curin: Do you think that, this may prevent those of the clergy from attending the prayers. Even going so far as to cause a boycott?
Belano: "This ban is pointed at the Death Knights, others may enter as per standard procedure"
Curin: "However the Knights may intervene in that, blocking the entrance and such.
Belano:
We make sure the Death Knights do not block the entrance with our own
security. However, tomorrow. The council will discuss more detailed
about the situation. We will see what we will decide by then. We talked
with few of the Death Knights, their views and so forth and regarding
those to the meeting. Their words, that is. Not themselves."
Curin: Anything to say to those whom will be reading this in their homes, from Paladins to Death Knight's?
Belano:
"Personally, I am deeply saddened that it has come to this. I will not
comment what I vote during the meeting which resulted this, but! I am
not only saddened by the risk of splitting up on the image of the
Church could be like, but also saddened that the past half year of
violence and disrespectfulness has led us to make this action.
"Not
only caused by renegade death knights, but to any force who wish
nothing but harm towards the church and the people it sanctifies."
Lady Magistrate, Maryanné Weston wished to give her thoughts concerning it.
"It's
only my personal opinion, but the Holy Light should be available to
anyone who wishes. However I can understand the reason behind this
policy" - "We should try to guide them, not close them out."
Menkhar Varr wished to express his thoughts about the situation, claiming to speak on behalf of Death Knights.
"I
feel it is an outrage that we should be cast out of the Cathedral. I am
a free man just like anyone else in Stormwind. So why can I not pray? I
may be undead, But I'm not Evil" They cannot pigeon-hole us as a group
and say we cannot enter.
Archmage Numenoria Elgaer'mir of Kirin Tor - Department of Illusions Magic’s. Stated quite clearly
"I
believe it is ridiculous, too ridiculous actually. Banning an entire
class of people is edging on Tyranny, What next, they'll be banning
magi from the regents shops?"
Gwenthil "Lady Ice" Silverthread. Spoke in somewhat revealing clothing that:
"Personally,
I am not at all interested in visiting the Cathedral. “But I can relate
the death knights anger in this sudden restraints"
Leopold Proodsword said:
"There
are a few rotten apples who have to spoil it for the others “If Death
Knights wish to praise the Light, then they should be given a chance
“We should be happy that there are people who even in death, wish to
regain faith."
