07-02-2010, 01:45 AM
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There was a Developer Answers thread on the official forums that answered a lot of lore questions. One of the things that stood out to me was their answer on the Light and undead wielding it. Click the link above to read the rest of it.
There it is, folks. A definitive answer on the Forsaken priest/paladin debate. It seems both sides were both wrong and right. From what I understand, Forsaken Holy and Discipline priests are not just a gameplay mechanic. They are those among the Forsaken that have the utmost dedication to the Light, and wield it, despite it causing them great pain. Likewise it seems the Light can be manipulated to either hurt or harm whatever target the priest/paladin intends. So that means the Light doesn't instantly kill an undead, but a heal from the Light will still be painful.
I hope this puts an end to the debate. While one could potentially be a Forsaken Holy Priest, it's so unlikely, from more than just a philosophical standpoint, that one would have to have a really good reason for it. I suppose it would be up to the GMs if they want to allow it or not.
There was a Developer Answers thread on the official forums that answered a lot of lore questions. One of the things that stood out to me was their answer on the Light and undead wielding it. Click the link above to read the rest of it.
Quote:Q: Can you please explain how "light" works? The lore states that undead are physically incapable of using the light, much like the Broken, but then we have Forsaken players casting healing spells, and Sir Zeliek in Naxxramas using pseudo-paladin abilities.
A: Without spoiling too much, we can tell you that wielding the Light is a matter of having willpower or faith in one's own ability to do it. That's why there are evil paladins (for example, the Scarlet Crusade and Arthas before he took up Frostmourne). For the undead (and Forsaken), this requires such a great deal of willpower that it is exceedingly rare, especially since it is self-destructive. When undead channel the Light, it feels (to them) as if their entire bodies are being consumed in righteous fire. Forsaken healed by the Light (whether the healer is Forsaken or not) are effectively cauterized by the effect: sure, the wound is healed, but the healing effect is cripplingly painful. Thus, Forsaken priests are beings of unwavering willpower; Forsaken (and death knight) tanks suffer nobly when they have priest and paladin healers in the group; and Sir Zeliek REALLY hates himself.
There it is, folks. A definitive answer on the Forsaken priest/paladin debate. It seems both sides were both wrong and right. From what I understand, Forsaken Holy and Discipline priests are not just a gameplay mechanic. They are those among the Forsaken that have the utmost dedication to the Light, and wield it, despite it causing them great pain. Likewise it seems the Light can be manipulated to either hurt or harm whatever target the priest/paladin intends. So that means the Light doesn't instantly kill an undead, but a heal from the Light will still be painful.
I hope this puts an end to the debate. While one could potentially be a Forsaken Holy Priest, it's so unlikely, from more than just a philosophical standpoint, that one would have to have a really good reason for it. I suppose it would be up to the GMs if they want to allow it or not.
"...naaaa." She bleated, suddenly very wooly and small.
-Anna
-Anna