At the barracks in Stormwind City, the assembled soldiers curiously studied the strangely armored soldiers standing behind their Marshal on the platform.
Lothar stood on the platform in full armor. Behind him, a blue flag embroidered with a golden shield bearing a lion's head fluttered in the wind.
"The kingdom is about to face a new crisis. It may be a powerful enemy, or it may be a terrifying demon king. Soldiers, the kingdom needs us once again! Take up your swords, raise your shields against the dangers ahead, and protect the kingdom's lands and your families. Are you ready?"
His deep voice carried in every direction. Below the platform, the soldiers gazed resolutely at the figure standing ramrod straight above them.
"Yes! Yes! Yes!"
Thousands of soldiers struck their shields with their swords, unleashing a mighty roar in unison.
Lothar nodded at the soaring morale of the soldiers below.
"Soldiers, to better protect the kingdom and ensure that none of you die in vain, His Majesty our great king has had the good fortune to invite the Holy Church's honored masters here. As long as your faith is firm enough, you will have a chance to become extraordinary, receive the blessing of the Holy Light, and become a great Holy Light Cleric."
An uproar erupted!
The soldiers below stirred with excitement. As ordinary soldiers, their only real path to extraordinary power was to train hard, strengthen their bodies, break through human limits, and gain rage so they could become warriors. Now another path had appeared. How could they not be excited?
"Marshal, is that true? Can we become clergy too?" one soldier asked, trembling with excitement. Becoming extraordinary was something ordinary people longed for desperately. Becoming a warrior was no easy feat; hard work alone was not enough. They