Although the Order of the Silver Hand had suffered devastating losses and was now severely weakened, it remained a banner of the old Alliance. It had been powerful, and even its surviving forces were far from weak.
Under Tirion Fordring's command, the Order of the Silver Hand inspired considerable wariness. Both Vincent and Darius thought only of suppressing him, simply because he was a lord of Lordaeron. They feared he might also harbor ambitions of restoring the Kingdom of Lordaeron.
"Tirion Fordring is the best candidate," Rex said. His suggestion was no passing whim; he had considered it time and again. Tirion Fordring was already well advanced in years, had fought in the Second War, and was renowned throughout the Alliance. In the original history, he had demonstrated his talent as a commander. Few people could regain the use of the Holy Light after being stripped of it, let alone advance even further.
Gilneas currently lacked people capable of taking charge on their own. Until Darius became a Heroic Powerhouse, he simply could not measure up. Rex could not personally handle every matter, so winning over Tirion Fordring was a necessity. Once Tirion Fordring submitted, Gilneas would have four Heroic Powerhouses. Only then would it truly stand at the height of its power and display its strength.
The Paladin who had emerged from the Warcraft System had also shown a talent for command, but that alone was not enough. Rex had already made his plans: after appointing Tirion Fordring as marshal, he would send the Paladin over to gain some experience.
No one would accept a newcomer suddenly being placed in a high position. That would not help the Paladin, but ruin him, leaving him with no chance of ever getting ahead.
"Tirion Fordring is unsuitable." After Rex named Tirion