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'''Archbishop Benedictus''' (formerly '''Jarl''', surname unknown) is the leader of the [[Church of the Holy Light]] based out of [[Cathedral of Light]] in the city of Stormwind.
   
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==History==
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'''Improved Intercept''' reduces the cooldown of your Intercept ability.
  
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[[File:BenedictusWCS.jpg|thumb|left|Archbishop Benedictus]]
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The current archbishop is a middle-aged man named Jarl, though following Church tradition he gave up his birth name when he was elected to this high position, and adopted a new, holy name.
   
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In his youth, he was the younger son of a wealthy Lordaeron merchant, and was raised to join the family business. He found religion instead, discovering the [[Holy Light]] after meeting an old traveler one night and almost dying when a pack of mercenaries attacked them both. After recovering, Jarl petitioned to join the Church, and was accepted immediately. The kindly Jarl was the student of [[Lordaeron]]'s religious leader, Archbishop [[Alonsus Faol]]. Jarl spent many years learning from his pious master. He rose quickly to the rank of senior priest, and had charge of a large town in Lordaeron when the Scourge appeared. Jarl did his best to evacuate his parishioners and then joined them in their flight to Azeroth. The Church settled him in a town there, but soon promoted him to Stormwind City instead. While there, he helped the Church of Light construct its most striking monument: the Cathedral of Light in Stormwind. He was being considered for promotion to bishop when Archbishop Faol died, and the council chose to elevate him to archbishop instead.<ref>''[[Alliance Player's Guide]], pg. 153-4</ref> The newly named Benedictus took charge of the Church and swore to continue the good work his mentor had begun so many years before.
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== Politics ==
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Benedictus is a soft-spoken man of average height and stocky build who looks more like a farmer than a religious leader. He still hates the Scourge for destroying his homeland, and has vowed to direct the Church in destroying that threat forever. Despite his quiet ways, Jarl is surprisingly adept at politics ā€” at least in avoiding confrontation and forming alliances ā€” and he has managed to keep the three bishops in check since his elevation.<ref>''[[Alliance Player's Guide]]'', pg. 154</ref>[[File:Benedict.jpg|thumb|Archbishop Benedictus as seen in ''World of Warcraft''.]]
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==In ''World of Warcraft''==
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'''Archbishop Benedictus''' is a level 60 [[elite]] [[quest giver]] located in the [[Cathedral of Light]] in [[Cathedral Square]], in the [[human]] city of [[Stormwind]].
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===Quests===
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*{{questlong|Alliance|30|Cleansing the Eye}} {{questfinish}}
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*{{questlong|Alliance|37D|Bring the Light}} {{queststartfinish}}
   
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=== Tactics ===
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Not an extremely deadly foe, a small well-planned raid can easily take him out.
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Besides melee with his staff, he uses 2 types of Holy Smites, one being 1.5 sec casting time and the other being instant. Both do 1400-1600 Holy damage. He also uses Holy Nova when there are at least 2 targets within melee range of him. He also has a Power Word: Shield spell which he'll use throughout combat.
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Really easy fight if you have shaman and warlock in your group. Shaman casts [[purge]] if Archbishop Benedictus uses PW:shield and [[spam]]s [[Grounding Totem]]. Warlock casts [[Felhunter]]s [[Devour Magic]] when Benedictus cast shield and holy fire. Warrior is good tank because warriors can use [[Spell Reflection]] to reflect his spells. Use any [[AoE]] to kill his [[Add]]s. Try to pull him to catacombs so guards and players wont help him.
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=== Quotes ===
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'''Aggro'''
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:''Sacrilege! Defend the cathedral!''
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'''Greeting'''
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:''Light be with you. What can I do for you today?''
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:''Welcome to the Cathedral of Light.''
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:''Be at peace.''
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:''You are welcome here.''
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=== Cataclysm ===
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[[File:Catabenedictus.jpg|thumb|Archbishop Benedictus in Cataclysm]]
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Benedictus has received a wardrobe update and a significant HP boost in Cataclysm.
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During the [[Elemental Unrest|Elemental Invasion]], Archbishop Benedictus protects the [[Cathedral District]] from the Elements.
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==Trivia==
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*"Benedictus" (or "Benedict") is a Latin name that has been the [[wikipedia:Regnal name|regnal name]] of sixteen popes of the Catholic Church, including the current [[wikipedia:Pope Benedict XVI|Pope Benedict XVI]]. Given that Archbishop Benedictus' position as head of the Church of Light is similar to that of a pope, it is possible that the Archbishop's name was influenced by the traditional latin name. However, Archbishop Benedictus was created when John Paul II was the pope, long before the reign of Benedictus XVI and so Archbishop Benedictus could not have been named after the current pope.
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* At some point during the [[Cataclysm]] [[beta]], [[datamined]] sound files began circulating the internet regarding Benedictus, engaging in a conversation with King [[Varian Wrynn]], the king confronting him with an incriminating document of some kind. It would appear that Benedictus was to be outed as a member of the [[Twilight Cult]], and would betray [[Stormwind]], though this "event" was ultimately never implemented.
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** The event in question has been speculated to have been scrapped, with [[Major Samuelson|minor characters]] taking on the role this would have fulfilled.
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**Archbishop Benedictus' new voice resembles that of Chancellor Palpatine/Darth Sidious of Star Wars saga, which would have reflected Benedictus' nature, that of a two faced agent of [[Twilight's Hammer|Darkness]]
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**[[Major Samuelson]] is now a traitor working for the [[Twilight's Hammer]] Cult.
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Revision as of 17:30, 17 December 2010

AllianceArchbishop Benedictus
Image of Archbishop Benedictus
Title Archbishop of the Church of Light
Gender Male
Race Human (Humanoid)
Level 80 Elite
Class Priest
Affiliation(s) Alliance, Church of Light, Kingdom of Stormwind
Occupation Leader of the Church of Light
Location Cathedral of Light
Status Alive
Mentor(s) Alonsus Faol

Archbishop Benedictus (formerly Jarl, surname unknown) is the leader of the Church of the Holy Light based out of Cathedral of Light in the city of Stormwind.

History

File:BenedictusWCS.jpg

Archbishop Benedictus

The current archbishop is a middle-aged man named Jarl, though following Church tradition he gave up his birth name when he was elected to this high position, and adopted a new, holy name.

In his youth, he was the younger son of a wealthy Lordaeron merchant, and was raised to join the family business. He found religion instead, discovering the Spell holy surgeoflight [Holy Light] after meeting an old traveler one night and almost dying when a pack of mercenaries attacked them both. After recovering, Jarl petitioned to join the Church, and was accepted immediately. The kindly Jarl was the student of Lordaeron's religious leader, Archbishop Alonsus Faol. Jarl spent many years learning from his pious master. He rose quickly to the rank of senior priest, and had charge of a large town in Lordaeron when the Scourge appeared. Jarl did his best to evacuate his parishioners and then joined them in their flight to Azeroth. The Church settled him in a town there, but soon promoted him to Stormwind City instead. While there, he helped the Church of Light construct its most striking monument: the Cathedral of Light in Stormwind. He was being considered for promotion to bishop when Archbishop Faol died, and the council chose to elevate him to archbishop instead.[1] The newly named Benedictus took charge of the Church and swore to continue the good work his mentor had begun so many years before.

Politics

Benedictus is a soft-spoken man of average height and stocky build who looks more like a farmer than a religious leader. He still hates the Scourge for destroying his homeland, and has vowed to direct the Church in destroying that threat forever. Despite his quiet ways, Jarl is surprisingly adept at politics ā€” at least in avoiding confrontation and forming alliances ā€” and he has managed to keep the three bishops in check since his elevation.[2]

File:Benedict.jpg

Archbishop Benedictus as seen in World of Warcraft.

In World of Warcraft

Archbishop Benedictus is a level 60 elite quest giver located in the Cathedral of Light in Cathedral Square, in the human city of Stormwind.

Quests

Tactics

Not an extremely deadly foe, a small well-planned raid can easily take him out.

Besides melee with his staff, he uses 2 types of Holy Smites, one being 1.5 sec casting time and the other being instant. Both do 1400-1600 Holy damage. He also uses Holy Nova when there are at least 2 targets within melee range of him. He also has a Power Word: Shield spell which he'll use throughout combat.

Really easy fight if you have shaman and warlock in your group. Shaman casts Spell nature purge [Purge] if Archbishop Benedictus uses PW:shield and spams Spell nature groundingtotem [Grounding Totem]. Warlock casts Felhunters Spell nature purge [Devour Magic] when Benedictus cast shield and holy fire. Warrior is good tank because warriors can use Ability warrior shieldreflection [Spell Reflection] to reflect his spells. Use any AoE to kill his Adds. Try to pull him to catacombs so guards and players wont help him.

Quotes

Aggro

Sacrilege! Defend the cathedral!

Greeting

Light be with you. What can I do for you today?
Welcome to the Cathedral of Light.
Be at peace.
You are welcome here.

Cataclysm

Cataclysm This section concerns content related to Cataclysm.
Catabenedictus

Archbishop Benedictus in Cataclysm

Benedictus has received a wardrobe update and a significant HP boost in Cataclysm.

During the Elemental Invasion, Archbishop Benedictus protects the Cathedral District from the Elements.

Trivia

  • "Benedictus" (or "Benedict") is a Latin name that has been the regnal name of sixteen popes of the Catholic Church, including the current Pope Benedict XVI. Given that Archbishop Benedictus' position as head of the Church of Light is similar to that of a pope, it is possible that the Archbishop's name was influenced by the traditional latin name. However, Archbishop Benedictus was created when John Paul II was the pope, long before the reign of Benedictus XVI and so Archbishop Benedictus could not have been named after the current pope.
  • At some point during the Cataclysm beta, datamined sound files began circulating the internet regarding Benedictus, engaging in a conversation with King Varian Wrynn, the king confronting him with an incriminating document of some kind. It would appear that Benedictus was to be outed as a member of the Twilight Cult, and would betray Stormwind, though this "event" was ultimately never implemented.
    • The event in question has been speculated to have been scrapped, with minor characters taking on the role this would have fulfilled.
    • Archbishop Benedictus' new voice resembles that of Chancellor Palpatine/Darth Sidious of Star Wars saga, which would have reflected Benedictus' nature, that of a two faced agent of Darkness
    • Major Samuelson is now a traitor working for the Twilight's Hammer Cult.

Patch changes

File:Archbishop Benedictus in Combat.jpg
  • Cataclysm Patch 4.0.1 (2010-10-12): Now has a new wardrobe, greater HP, and is now level 80.
  • Wrath-Logo-Small Patch 3.0.2 (2008-10-14): Level changed to 60 elite.
    Was a ?? Boss prior to this.
  • Bc icon Patch 2.0.1 (2006-12-05): Updated for level 70.
  • WoW Icon update Patch 1.5.0 (2005-06-07): Archbishop Benedictus is no longer the Stormwind faction leader.
  • WoW Icon update Patch 1.4.1 (2005-05-05): Archbishop Benedictus staged a temporary coup, and has taken the title of NPC leader of Stormwind City from Highlord Bolvar! Horde seeking to take out the leader of Stormwind should focus their efforts on Archbishop Benedictus for the duration. These changes will remain until the next content patch, when Highlord Bolvar reclaims his rightful throne:
    • Archbishop Benedictus should be respawning every 2 hours.
    • Archbishop Benedictus will give 15,000 contribution points.

See also

Reference

 
  1. ^ Alliance Player's Guide, pg. 153-4
  2. ^ Alliance Player's Guide, pg. 154

External links

Preceded by:
Alonsus Faol 		Position:
Archbishop of the Church of Light 		Succeeded by:
Incumbent
Preceded by:
Bolvar Fordragon
(as Regent Lord to
Anduin Wrynn) 		Position:
Ruler of Stormwind 		Succeeded by:
Bolvar Fordragon
(as Regent Lord to
Anduin Wrynn)
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