The Sunfury are an elite organization of Sin'dorei soldiers, widely recognized as one of the most accomplished fighting forces in Quel'Thalas.
Formed by Prince Kael'thas Sunstrider as he set out on his mission to rebuild following the destruction of Quel'Thalas in the Third War, the Sunfury were Kael’s personal bodyguard and military force.
Highly skilled in magic and warfare, loyal to the crown, and dedicated to their prince’s plan to rebuild the kingdom of Quel’thalas.
The Sunfury refused to follow their prince into madness when he betrayed the Sin’dorei people to the Burning Legion.
They instead defected from the forces in Outland, returned to their homeland, and fought against him with the Shattered Sun Offensive to prevent the Sunwell from being defiled a second time.
The Sunfury endured some of the heaviest losses in the battle, as those who had so fervently defended their Prince, now even more fiercely fought to protect the Sin'dorei from a second genocide.
After the final defeat and death of their Prince, these noble warriors became soldiers without a commander.
Their return to Quel'thalas received mixed responses from their people, some seeing them as co-conspirators to the Prince, others seeing them as heroes who had to make the hardest choices.
The Sunfury themselves struggled to reconcile their own identity. Being on the frontlines of so much conflict, betrayal at the hands of former allies, as well as having to turn against their prince, had taken a heavy toll on them.
With their original purpose lost, many lost hope.
As Lor’themar assumed leadership and began to rebuild the Kingdom, leaders among the Noble Houses of Quel'thalas began to discuss ways to give these troops a new purpose.
With the armies of Quel'Thalas severely depleted in the aftermath of the civil war, and seeking to give new purpose to these honorable soldiers, Lady Shalanori of House Sunshadow made a proposal to Lor'themar.
The kingdom of Quel’thalas would need protectors, men and women rough and ready to do battle, who had already shown themselves capable of making the toughest choices under the most dire circumstances. To defend the ideals, culture, and people of Quel'thalas from those that would seek to eradicate the Sin'dorei.
The Sunfury would be called upon to renew their oaths to protect and defend the people of Quel'thalas, to form a new Battalion that would stand as sentinels against any threat from outside or within, called upon in darkest hours to succeed.
Bathed in the warm light of the bridge outside Sunfury Spire, flanked by Lor'themar on her right, Lady Shalanori addressed the gathered group of warriors:
"You have given much, and now more is being asked. Keep watch over our nation while we rebuild. Protect our families. Let our people once again secure this land and bring peace to the children of the blood, who have endured so much. We are grateful for your sacrifices, and I implore you to again renew your oath to Quel'thalas, to Silvermoon, and to the Sin'dorei."
"You will be the shield that guards the realm of the sun. The light that pierces the darkness. A sword, bathed in blood. Swear today this sacred oath that can never be broken: To protect the Sin’dorei, to pursue the enemies of Quel’thalas, to preserve the honor and tradition of the Sunfury."
"You are the Sunfury, and now your watch begins!"
Lady Shalanori Sunshadow
May she forever rest in peace
