Aliya Lacrimosa

"'I was at Dandred's Fold, brothers and sisters. I was there when we burned their heresy from the battlefield. I saw the crimson flame lay waste to their cherished forces. I saw traitors weep from corrupted eyes as we turned their dreams of hope into barren wasteland. That will not happen here. They were made weak by the knowledge of their treachery. We are made strong by the knowledge of our fidelity to the Grand Crusader and the Crimson Light. Where the brotherhood fell, I, Aliya Lacrimosa will stand. Though it may cost the lives of us all, you and I will stand!'"" - Aliya speaking to her men before the battle at Caer darrow"

Appearance    (All artwork is owned by me)
Aliya presents herself with an impassive posture for anyone seeking an audience with her, though after drawing attention and once close enough, some small cuts and scars can be noticed on the woman's face; a sign that she is no stranger to combat. However due to her cowl the scars are not visible at times. Despite this her skin still seems to be smooth in appearance. One of her most notable facial features is her cold and eerie gaze, commanding respect and often making people feel uncomfortable at the same time due to the Crimson colour of her iris. Her hair would be eye catching due to it's unusual crystal white vinosity

Aliya stands at a total height of six feet tall, and appears to be rather athletic in build; although she is often seen in her armour so this comes as no surprise. Taking the opportunity to train as often as she can in order to maintain her combat prowess, Aliya prides herself on not only her fighting skills, but also her talent as a tactician.

Usually  her entire body is encased in plate armor, concealing her form from the neck downwards. Her armor appears flat across the chest and is fitted to merely support a lean and lithe physique. Over her armor the tabard of the Crimson legion rests, proudly boasting her affiliation. Although whenever she is travelling or has the intention to stay hidden. She clads herself in a crimson coloured cowl and a cloak alike.

The Kidnapped Child
At the age of eighteen months old the child of Leonce and Liliana Lacrimosa was kidnapped during what was supposed to be a routine trade. Dragons rock often saw traders come to their shores as a means to acquire supplies from the mainland. The often weary traders were often offered a nights rest and hospitality by the Lacrimosa family as a kind gesture. On one such eve however under the cover of the night, one group of traders saw the opportunity to make some more coin. They took the child from her crib and made haste to their ship, setting sail for the mainland. By the time the Lacrimosa family noticed the child's disappearance and gave chase in their own ships it was already too late.

The traders upon reaching the mainland decided how best to handle the situation and how much coin they should ransom the child back to the Lacrimosa family for. During such discussions the traders continued their business throughout the Northern lands until they reached Alterac. It was here that one of the traders became foolish, and while heavily under the influence of alcohol in a tavern one eve let his mouth run too loud; and became overheard by a number of Alterac locals.

One such man of Alterac began to question the traders on what they had spoken of, concerned for the kidnapped child that he had overheard the traders preaching to one another about. After a tavern brawl erupted between the traders and the Alterac locals, the man that initially enaged in conversation discovered the truth about the kidnapped child. He swiftly executed the majority of the traders after discovering the child in one of the tavern rooms that the traders had rented. He allowed a small number of the kidnappers to leave, running in fear for their lives as a warning to never return to Alterac. The man that saved the child was praised for his actions, already known fondly to the people of Alterac as Séward Bareford.

Stature and Grace
Aliya continued to live her life, though now within the Bareford estate. A few years came to pass and times grew more dire within Alterac. Orc's and ogres began to launch assults on villages, later on the heavy and standing fortifications laying them all to ruin. Lacrimosa together with Séward and his daughter managed to escape down into Eastern Lordaeron.

The journey wasn't a short one, though eventually the three would reach the gates of Stratholme. Battered and in tattered clothes the three would enter stratholme, at once being approached by many asking about their shape and if they are alright. They didn't expect such a warm welcome. They at last settled in Stratholme and made a new life for themselves. How peaceful and congenial it was, until the pestilence came. Aliya one day happend to be outside the city visiting one of her close friends at the countryside, before night time would approach she made her way back to the city.

Upon her arrival, reflecting in her eyes was a city in flames this atrocity committed by the Traitor prince. Aliya turned her steed around, knowing everything she once had was now gone. Nevertheless rumors has began to spread in Lordaeron of a most Righteous order willing to purge the corruption from her holy mandate. She immediately set out to join the Scarlet Crusade to fulfill her kismet. She served the cause without question her zeal grew and so did her faith. Eventually turning it into blind faith and hatred. Not only did she kill the Scourge who despoiled the kingdom, but she also redirected her blade towards the living. Still to this day she lives to achieve the Crusades goals. Or is willing to die a martyr in the progress to ascend to the Crimson Light.