He was the former Admiral of the Fleet of the Grand Alliance Navy, well known for his loyalty to the Navy cause. During his time as the ADMFLT, he had introduced several programs and orders, including rebuilding the Navy to prepare for war and soldier benefit funds.
"Rane" held several commands including that of the Northern Gilnean Command Fleet, his own fleet, as well as the vast majority of Fleet Bases and navy ports, thought most of them only honourarily due to his Fleet Commander position. He most notably honourarily commanded New Keel Anchorage, one of the primary naval ports in Draenor.
He was a Ninth Regiment Veteran and a highly experienced military officer, earning many combative [[::Category:Awards and Honors|honours]] through his vast years of maritime warfare service.
Ranets served the main and recurring landing forces of the Navy during the Broken Isles Campaign.
Ranets was described as a self-built man, coming from a poor family to one of Gilneas' most notable Admirals within the Grand Alliance Navy.
The man was a common example of troubled veterans who lacked proper medical and social aid, often struggling with war affiliated issues such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Paranoia.
This man you see before you reveals to you a man who has gone through the many trials in life. His body is ordained with scars and tattoos, giving a brief, but descriptive view into his life.
Ranets has a long scar, running along the bridge of his nose as well as a jutting scar from the middle of his left cheek down to the edge of his jaw, running a little further onto his neck.
When one looks at this man's uniform, they would notice that he holds a very high rank, my guess is that he is an Admiral due to the hat.
Ranets holds over his blue and gold chestplate the Gilnean Tabard, with a grey shouldersash, the same Gilnean colours. Then, overlapping the shouldersash is the aiguillette connecting the shoulderpad to his chestpiece. You would notice that the aiguillette is held in place by a prominent Silver cross, which if anyone was in the Gilnean Military, would recognise it has the Gilnean Cross of Valor, the second highest Gilnean Military honour that can be awarded.
Under the shoulderpads, holding one end of the sash are two Admiral's slides, showing his rank if he were without his shoulderpads. Hanging on his right shoulderpad are several compasses and other sailing tools, most of them cracked, rusted or otherwise in poor condition besides one ornate watch of Gilnean make, given to him by his first wife, Tamara Sarnatch.
On the left side of the man's chest, overlapping a part of the shouldersash would be thirteen [[::Category:Awards and Honors|medals]], all stacked in a neat line. The largest, most prominent (Which is nearby to the Gilnean Cross) is his Fleet Commander's insignia, then two more similar insignias detailed '9th Regiment' and '226th Naval Infantry', revealing this man's extensive military history. Above his medals would be a small Naval Readiness Badge.
There is only a single medal on his right side, which is an ancient medal, that once belonged to his ancestor, Viktor Keel.
Below the shouldersash and medals are two large Order stars, one being that of the Alliance Navy Chain of Command and another, belonging to the Order of Triumph.
If you looked down, toward the belt you would notice a large array of revolvers (One in between the two large stars, with the name 'Tyris Karanius' upon it.), pouches, two swords and a tucked in badge, accompanied by an ornate dagger.
If you went even further down, along the legs there were two scabbards along each leg, each holding long, sharp daggers.
The final piece would be the man's boots, which seemed tailor made for sea-travel and combat, due to the steelcapping and design of the sole for grip.
Military Service and Awards[]
Some of Ranets' Medals.
Medallion of the Alliance.
Admiral Daggerfang had served in the Gilnean Military for over 40 years and is considered one of the most senior Gilnean servicemen in Naval service. He was a holder of the Gilnean Cross of Valor, as well as the Medallion of the Alliance along with several other Military Awards and Honours. (See below for full list.)
Disclaimer: The history is not yet complete and WILL be worked on shortly.
Ranets had a hard life. Deaths of loved ones was often found and it was hard in childhood, suffering from poverty and other issues such as the Curse.
High Admiral Boris Keel, Ranets' Grandfather (George V).
Youth | 578 K.C. - 588 K.C.[]
Ranets was born to Cassandra and Hrolfr Keel. The Keel Family (Later known as the Daggerfang Family) was a well respected naval family, known to have held a distinct and proud line of naval veterans. Unfortunately, the Keel's line of respect was not to last as following Cassandra's death during childbirth, Hrolfr began to slowly plunge the family into darkness, poverty and despair.
The Valgarde Cartel | 588 K.C. - 593 K.C.[]
Hrolfr hated Ranets to a bitter core. He abused and tormented much of Rane's early life and did more to worsen the overall deteriating state of the family by sullying it's good name with narcotics and what wealth it earned from generations of military service lost through cheating and gambling.
By the time Ranets was aged little more over ten years old, Rolf attempted to induct his young child into his cursed cartel, but to little success, his own father, Boris Keel, protecting the young lad.
Joining the Gilnean Navy | 593 K.C. - 609 K.C. - 631 K.C. - Present.[]
PO Ranets Keel, aged 28 (PO Moore, HMS blake).
On Ranets' 15th birthday, he covertly enlisted for the Gilnean Navy as a Seaman, enthralled by the tales and legends his grandfather told him as well as the promise of freedom from his cruel father. He learned to have had quite a nack for following orders and general seamanship, a compliment to his heritage and proved to be a promising sailor.
By the time Ranets was promoted to Able Seaman, he was transferred to HMS Dagger, which would be where he made many of his initial milestones and would eventually operate as the Executive Commander.
Captain Henry Nash and HMS Dagger | 593 K.C. - 609 K.C.[]
Initially, Able Seaman Keel was hesitant to join the vessel, never actually meeting a Nash before in his life. Henry was a good and strong man and lived up to everything Boris had taught him about their family's counterpart. Rane served most of his sailing times on board HMS Dagger, and by 609 K.C., he was to receive Midshipman of the vessel and take up Executive Command of the small vessel.
Tamara Sarnatch | 605 K.C. - 610 K.C.[]
Ranets' early sailing life was never steady, nor was it happy. He worked himself hard and rarely took time off. That all began to change though, when Ranets was briefly back home (Doing his best to avoid his father) in Keel Harbour. Chief Petty Officer Ranets decided to visit the large tavern up on the hill, overlooking the Northgate River and southern Headlands. When Ranets entered the building and ordered a drink, he was served by the woman he would eventually fall in love with. After a few more ales and some small chit-chat, the two became aquinted; Ranets was positively entranced by the lass.
And so, whenever Ranets could, he took time off (Usually when he returned from a deployment with HMS Dagger) to visit the tavern and talk to this Tamara that he was bonding to rather nicely. The two began to court and as Ranets was to leave for his seventh deployment as a Warrant Officer, he finally had someone to wave him goodbye.
Executive Officer of the Dagger | 606 K.C. - 609 K.C.[]
Ranets served as the X.O. for only a few months, putting his good leadership skills and maritime knowledge to use rather effectively. But unfortunately, the command was not to last, as the King Genn Greymane commissioned the construction of the Greymane Wall.
The Greymane Wall | 609 K.C.[]
The erection of the Greymane Wall was a very significant event for all Gilneans, particularly those who lived on the industry the navy or the surrounding reefs provided.
As the Greymane Wall, and the subsequent disbanding of the Gilnean Navy began, Midshipman Keel was transferred to the Army and served in a Wall protection unit as an Officer Cadet.
While the removal of the navy was a heavy hit for Ranets, it didn't dampen his spirits wholly, as it meant he could spend more time with his increasingly affectionate Tamara Sarnatch, and by the end of the first year of Army service, Ranets had proposed to her and they were wed not long after. Hrolfr did not attend (Not that he was invited in the first place).
Tyris Karanius and the Crimson Armada | 610 K.C. - 615 K.C.[]
Loss on the Coast | 610 K.C.[]
No rest for the weary | 615 K.C.[]
A Commanding Officer at last | 624 K.C. - Present[]
Much to the sorrow of the broken Ranets, with Gilneas spiralling closer and closer to conflict, Captain Keel was finally given command of his protection unit. Initially, Ranets was hesitant and unwilling to take up the role, given his state but he had no real choice. Famine had taken much of the unit and they had a desperate need for a commanding officer with leadership, so Ranets took up the job and continued working, like he always had.
The Northgate Rebellion | 628 K.C.[]
The Northgate Rebellion, much like the Wall which started the civil war did little good for both Rane, his occupation and home. With the Gilnean Navy disbanded and Ranets transitioned to the Gilnean Army, Brigadier Keel fought relentlessly against the Northgate Rebels. While the Greymane Wall was a clearly negative thing, Ranets believed and trusted his king. He also felt that he owed the contrinued service as the Gilnean Navy literally saved his life from a far worse fate.
Curse of the Worgen | 631 K.C.[]
Hrolfr's death at last | 631 K.C.[]
Exodus of Gilneas | 631 K.C.[]
The Grand Alliance Navy | 631 K.C. - Present[]
Admiralty | 631 K.C. Present[]
The Heartbringer (II), Ranets' flagship.
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Ranets standing on the Port side of the Heartbringer (II) During the campaign against the Iron Horde in the Blasted Lands.
Ranets recently celebrated his forty-year service within the Gilnean Military, with the Commanding Officer of the Gilnean Military awarding Ranets a Forty-Year Service Medal and a Forty-Year service clasp attached to his Gilnean Cross of Valour.
The Crusaders of Wrynn | 631 K.C. - 633 K.C.[]
Fiona Vynam | 631 K.C. - Present[]
Following Tamara's death, Ranets took off for the rest of his life in deep depression and a hatred for pirates and general criminals (Alongside his burning hatred of his father) which still exists even to this day. But, once the Cataclysm struck and the Invasion of Gilneas was over, Ranets began work in the Grand Alliance Military, initially working with the Crusaders of Wrynn (9th Regiment) in which following approximately a year in from joining, he met Fiona Vynam, a Silver CovenantPriest who had joined the Priesthood just earlier before.
Ranets hesitantly began dating Vynam later after their initial meeting, originally not wishing to pursue his love again (Not wanting to "offend his wife".). When their feelings began to pick up more openly, Ranets began to pour all he could (Which, really wasn't much given his state at the time.) into his attraction for the High Elf.
The relationship between the two were considerably smoother and safer then in contrast with Ranets' previous marriage, which is evident when one looks at their three children; Madison, Castien and Delmor. While Madison herself was adopted, his mother being unable to care for him, he is counted as the two's eldest sons, with Castien and Delmor being their own, half-elven children.
Over time, the man began to continue on, while wounded from the pain of his past, he was headstrong on keeping the last remnants of his family alive, including thwarting a hostage situation of his children by the Warlock, Xyrthana.
Madison, Castien and Delmor | 631 K.C. - Present[]
Only a month after Fiona and Ranets' wedding, Fiona became pregnant with their two twin children, Castien and Delmor.
Unlike Madison, who was Ranets' adopted child, Castien and Delmor were Half Elven, carrying their mother's High Elven blood, mixed with their father's common blood.
Nickolas, the eldest, is three and a half years old, the twins not far behind at 3 years of age.
The Stronghold of Araethor | 633 K.C. - 633 K.C.[]
As Ranets left the Crusaders of Wrynn, he searched for a new unit to work with and was offered a position by Tel Oran as the Stronghold of Araethar's naval commander. The Admiral obliged and work efficiently within Araethar's sizable fleet, building it up steadily up until the subsequent disbanding of Araethar as well.
The Highguard | 633 K.C. - 633 K.C.[]
Ranets was yet again without a unit. He searched and searched, but was unable to find anything steady to go for. With that, he consulted his wife, who convinced him to join her with the Highguard, a High Elven organization that she worked within as a Priestess.
Ranets applied and was enlisted inside the ranks as the group's naval consultant who helped with maritime missions and issues that the Highguard faced.
The Blades of Wrynn | 633/634 K.C. - Present[]
Assassination Attempts | 628 - Present[]
During Ranets period of Admiralty (Most notably since Gilneas' re-admission into the Grand Alliance.), the man has had several attempts on his life, including attempts from famous or influential assassins, criminal master-minds and serial killers such as Fox Mulder, Devin 'De Pleur' Bishop, Lord Taylor and William Crowley.
Following a retaliation attack upon the mastermind of the De Pleur Syndicate, the organization funding and heading the Shrouded Blades (An elusive assassin's guild led by Fox Mulder), both Ranets and his comrade, Thorgerd Dorgain were thrust into a large plot of several important or notable figures including a reknown lawyer (Killed for prosecuting one Lord Taylor the De Pleur Syndicate), an Admiral in the Grand Alliance Navy, a caller girl and several others.
As the two delve deeper, they managed to learn of an attempt on King Varian's life by the very same crime syndicate. Unfortunately for Ranets, Devin Bishop (Under the guise of 'Ambassador') had devised and created forgery 'evidence' to blame Ranets for both the killings as well as the plan. While all seemed to go into motion, Bishop made a hard fall as he attempted to escape, rendering him useless on the cobblestreets above a victim's house. As he, Thorgerd and a few of his own soldiers extracted information from the man, they soon came to the conclusion of executing the Ambassador for the following charges (With Ranets carrying out the sentence):
Forgery, Murder, Attempted murder of a member of Crown, Assaulting Military Officers (Three.), Involvement and membership in known crimes syndicates/organizations, Funding of criminal gangs and Selling/Distributing of Illegal Goods.
"Shoul' Arathor cross tha' boarder, we will meet them wit' our entire military force we can spare. Alterac will no' fall when they call fer aid from those they treat in good nature while in dire need." -Ranets' proclaimation to 226th Officers in response to the crisis.
When the two Lioncrest siblings began at odds, Lord Carter Lioncrest, an old former comrade of the Admiral, contacted Ranets asking for military aid in the dispure.
Initially, Ranets expressed open support for the man, but denied military aid, stating he neither wished to risk his soldiers because of a matter of gold and land as well as involving the military in a "Petty Aristrocratic squabble."
The Hunt for Grady Burgan | 634 K.C. - Present[]
Following Grady Burgan's quest of revitalizing his father's piracy fleet, Grady approached Ranets and several 226th officers with him, taunting the Admiral about his plans and spoke of how he intended to steal Admiral Daggerfang's flagship, the Heartbringer (II).
Ranets reacted with a large force of rage, bashing the man's head into a wall several times and brutally kicking and punching the man. He later fled to the docks where Ranets followed him. Grady, out of desperation, attempted to jump of a ledge (With a rope) to save himself, but the rope broke and he broke several bones including a large portion of his hip.
When Ranets reached Grady, he drew his revolver and prepared to execute the man, but let the broken man go due to the advising of Calwen Duskwhisper, not wanting to see her commander kill a former comrade. (Even though Rane has done similar in the past.)
As Ranets prepares the Grand Alliance Navy for the threats that loom ahead, he keeps an eye on any news relating to the "Pirate".
The Syndicate | 634 K.C.[]
Following the assassination of a Royal Guard by unusual tactics, Ranets took it upon himself to inspect the corpse of the guard, knowing better than to leave an assassin so well skilled loose.
As he inspected the fallen guard, Ranets was ambushed by the Syndicate assassin known as Carnell Barrington. "Nel" was a well skilled killer and attempted to take out the Admiral in the confines of the Royal Gardens with his lover, Sammy and two accompanying assassins. Unfortunately for the assassins, they poked the wrong wolf and Ranets lashed out with a fiery rage, taking out the two with ease and a burning rage, later severely injuring Nel with a round to his leg and shoulder.
Before Rane could execute the assassin, the assassin's leader, Lord Falconcrest arrived with three hostages: A priest, a Gilnean Engineer and a politician. Ranets did his best to save the three (Regardless of his opinions of politicians and priests) but was unable to stop the execution. As the assassins fled, Ranets pledged to find the Syndicate killers and end their lives.
The New Fleet Commander | 634 K.C. - Present[]
Ranets' Fleet Commander Medal.
Following the end of the Fourth War and the beginning of the campaign against the Iron Horde, the Grand Alliance Navy began to pick up their pieces after the numerous devastating battles they had fought tirelessly in. Admiralty conducted a Flag Officers Review, finding several important positions empty such as Fleet Commander and some Commanding Officer positions for several Fleets.
As they reviewed Admiral Daggerfang, they found him to be a capable and worthy officer for the role of Fleet Commander (FC), and marked him down for the new post. They shortly after contacted MagistrateAthelstaan Osrana so he could grant the position to the Admiral.
Magistrate Athelstaan Osrana and Magistrate Adravessiel Stormhammer promoting the Admiral: Ranets Daggerfang, to Fleet Commander. Athelstaan Osrana quotes, "You shall do us proud for you not only offer us the intellect, and the sight, but the wits about you that shall bring forth victory!"
On the 7th of February, 634 K.C (AEST), Magistrate Athelstaan Osrana and his colleague, Magistrate Adravessiel, conducted the ceremony. While not all invited managed to show up, Ranets took up the role with an oath of loyalty and shortly after set off on his role as Fleet Commander.
As the current Fleet Commander, Ranets has the ability to award specific military honours and awards to Navy personnel, such as the Fleet Commander Commendation.
Ranets is known regularly drafts, finalizes and sends out the latest Admiralty Fleet Orders, and takes the task with an almost unrivaled dedication[1].
The "Death" of Ranets Daggerfang | 634 K.C.[]
Following their escape, Ranets continued to persue the assassins he nearly killed a few days prior and later learned of a murdered Gilnean family. When he entered their home, he was confronted by Nel and Sammy and managed to wound Nel as they fought.
Then, when the Fleet Commander was occupied with finally killing Carnell, the assassin's lover, Sammy, aimed 12 rounds at Ranets' chest and head. The Admiral managed to dodge an amount of the bullets, but sustained six to his chest.
When he was down as a last act of defiance, Ranets shot Sammy and nearly killed the Syndicate assassin with his revolver in which the assassin replied with firing three more rounds and stabbing his runeblade to Rane's chest before picking up his fallen love's corpse.
"You will die with this shithole in your heart." - Carnell as he stabs his runeblade into Ranets' chest as he kills Sammy.
"I...Am done." - Ranets.
With the loss of Sammy, Carnell abandoned the dying Ranets to the house to die of his wounds, shutting the door on the man, preventing him from crying out for help. Unfortunately for Carnell, when the authorities learned of what had transpired in the estate, the body of Ranets' was gone with only a large pool of blood and Tyris' Revolver to attest to Ranets' being there prior.
By that time, Ranets was presumed dead, with Commander Lucas Adlam, of the 12th Task Force of the Grand Alliance Navy taking up temporary command of the Regiment.
Though, the time of peace was not to last. When Nel and a Sergeant Major Reese, along with the support of Thorgerd Dorgain and Lucas Adlam (The latter two convening just prior, they both suspecting Nel to be hiding a form of his nature) invaded the stronghold of Lord Falconcrest, in the southern Arathi Highlands.
Following an explosion in the north of the fort, Nel took serious damage and was brought out of the area by Thorgerd and Lucas. As they pulled the man up, the two attempted to end Nel's life, not wishing the killer of the Admiral to go free.
As the two began to prepare for the execution of Carnell, a large figure grabbed and shoved Lucas aside, reaching for Nel. The Admiral had managed to nearly grasps his killer's throat before he called in reinforcements and he escaped their clutches.
But rather unfortunately for Barrington, Ranets is like a bloodhound. He was well known for going to the ends of Azeroth for his revenge. And that is what he did. Daggerfang and his comrade Thorgerd both sought to infiltrate their enemy's own fortress, killing any who got in their way. The two cleared the Town Hall, in which Nel was barricaded behind. The three fought endlessly until their target had fled and made his way to the more fortified keep, which Ranets also tore down to the ground. When Ranets finally reached the 'spineless' man, he brutally kicked, slammed him into walls and tables, cut his legs off and performed a brutal series of attacks on the man until Ranets set to hang the man for his crossing of the Admiral.
But this time, it was Ranets' turn to be disappointed. Carnell requested to be killed in his full armour and by the hands of Thorgerd Dorgain. Ranets bitterly, hesitantly, allowed the deed to be committed by his old comrade, taking the soon to be deceased man's jaw and blood in a large vial as is his customs.
After death | 634 K.C. - Present[]
When the Admiral returned to Stormwind, he was meet with an again crippled Rehiment and bitter relationships. Following his first week of returning, he was subject to two incidents where civilians and a soldier of sorts called him out as an officer, Gilnean and even at one point how and why he killed his father (Even though Ranets was well within the right on the subject.).
Due to this, Rane took the advice of a number of his friends and did his best to become calmer, more balanced. This took an unlikely turn where he began to pick up cigarettes, dismissing his long hatred for them.
While it did help in some areas, it also did bad, worsening his already broken body slowly. It is unsure what will happen to him, come a few years.
A new member of the Family | 634 K.C. - Present[]
Ranets recently adopted a wolf puppy of a Northern Gilnean-Silverpine wolf breed that was commonly found throughout the wood during the calmer years of the regions, though now populations have significantly declined. 'Scarlet' is an all-around loved puppy and has seen great change to Ranets' Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
She is only less than a year old, but has shown a remarkable intelligence and is fiercely loyal, which makes even Ranets appreciate her, along with her ability to simply love anybody she meets; Even a broken man such as Rane...
Scarlet is also vastly popular with the neighbors and Mrs. Daggerfang in particular, which means that she is fed alot of snacks!
She is soon due to celebrate what is presumed to be her first birthday.
Rekindling the Tradition | 634 K.C. - Present[]
Upon the unexpected reappearance of his former comrade, Rurhan Warmane (Formerly Nash), who was also from a strong naval family, Rurhan spoke interest in joining the Gilnean Navy and asked if Ranets could teach him. Initially, Rane wasn't too keen on the idea of teaching, but deciding to take the young man on for the sake of tradition as well as a gesture that even though he wasn't there when he needed him most, he's still got his back.
Currently, Rurhan is still in his training and will be awarded the rank of Chief Petty Officer upon his completion of Basic Training and is offered a position within the Gilnean Navy.
The Northern Gilnean Command Fleet | 634 K.C. - Present[]
W.I.P
Feng Warmane | 634 K.C. []
On 26th July, 634 K.C., Ranets was contacted by his bitter enemy Feng Warmane (Who was previously his Regimental X.O., Dash Eckman) who told him that he held one of the Ironbound Fellowship members hostage. He taunted Ranets to come and finish him, and so, Ranets joined the company of seven Ironbound Fellowship members in the journey to Blackrock Mountain where Feng was located.
Upon arriving at the mountain, they were each equally met with seven ghouls. Ranets and two others in the company suffered heavy damages, but Rane continued on in his quest for the death of Feng.
Ranets, joined by two other additional members fought to take down the large beast. Unfortunately, Feng managed to take down all three, by the end impaling Ranets in the abdomen with his sword. Suddenly though, a familiar paladin cast a ray of Light upon the group which gave them renewed strength and health. Committing the final push, the Ironbound Fellowship and Admiral Ranets took down Feng once and for all.
It had been revealed that surprisingly Feng had not been Dash, rather some kind of ploy. This in mind, Ranets hopes to find the truth in what happened and what the true fate of Knight-CaptainDash Eckman was.
Feng's jaw and a vial of blood are currently housed in Ranets' residence in Stormwind.
The Rebirth of Kul Tiras | 634 K.C. []
Grand Admiral Stormwater upon receiving his helmet.
One late night, Ranets was resting in the Cathedral of Light after recovering from his wounds he gained from his fight with Feng Warmane earlier that week. Upon then, a large man in green caught his yee. It was none other than Grand AdmiralVekion Stormwater, Admiral of the Seventh and Eleventh Fleet of Kul Tiras. The two continued to speak until eventually, the Grand Admiral spoke interest in commissioning his fleets into the Grand Alliance Navy. Ranets pledged his support to commission and aid in the re-establishment of the two units.
Later in the week, the two Officers met in the War Room of the Stormwind Keep, where Admiral Daggerfang awarded Vekion with a gift from the Admiralty, the well-preserved helmet of AdmiralSir John Whitney, who was the Tirassian Admiral who commanded the Kul Tiras Navy in the Battle of Baradin Bay. The Grand Admiral was humbled by the gesture and gave his full support to the Grand Alliance, beginning discussions in his unit's commissioning into the Grand Alliance Navy.
The Silver Dawn | 634 K.C.[]
Admiral Daggerfang with the Silver Covenant, discussing Commissioning.
It also had so happened that not long after Admiral Daggerfang began to meet with the Grand Admiral, he also stumbled upon the Silver Dawn, a High Elven organization poised to protect the Silver Covenant and floating mass of Dalaran. The Admiral began discussion with CommodoreZartiron Swiftsilver, who commanded their main naval forces. His fleet was nearly non-existant due to a series of unfortunate events which all but decimated the fleet. As a compensation to that, not only did Ranets offer the man a full commissioning into the Grand Alliance, but also to commission several new Thalassian Corsairs for his fleet's use.
Ranets' left and right pauldrons.
The New Face of the Blades of Wrynn | 634 K.C.[]
Soon, Admiral Daggerfang refurbished the Blades of Wrynn to become a Naval Infantry, complete with the Task Force, marines and more. It became a stable component of the Navy for a time until its deconstruction.
Admiralty meeting August 634 K.C. | 634 K.C.[]
The Admiralty meeting of August 634 K.C. went smooth, assuring the construction of many new vessels for the beefing up of the Alliance fleets. Additionally, several more Flag Officers and Admiralty Boardmen were assigned, including the appointment of the First Lord of the Seas.
Leaving the Naval Infantry | 634 K.C.[]
Later on, the Admiral would step down from command, assigning a new cabinet of officers and the new C.O., Knight-Captain Eckman, moving onto central fleet command and as Speaker of the Stormwind Defence Board.
Ainsling | 636 K.C.[]
Following the deconstruction of the Infantry, Ranets stumbled into the most unlikely person. Her very own grand-daughter. After a long while of attempting to discover the young lady's origins, he eventually found out her true heritage and by chance, took her in once again as a Daggerfang. Now, amidst all of the pain and suffering with the Legion's return, Ranets will fight to his last breath to secure her safety.
Legion Returns | 636 K.C.[]
Following the Legion's return, Ranets was at his retirement age and had intended to do one final deployment before hitting it off for his elderly life. However, those plans were ruined as the Legion rudely interupted what holiday time he had left to invade the planet. Determined to keep his family safe, the 60-year-old Admiral deployed to the Broken Isles.
Ranets was known to be very gruff, and practical. He was strong and unwavering, due to his origins. The man was known to have very little quality speech skills and little to no education, only barely able to read and write, though in his later life this improved dramatically. Ranets was prone to depression, mostly ranged from history with his old family, though had mostly recovered by the time of his death.
Ranets was known to suffer from numerous psychological issues, including trauma and post-traumatic stress, specifically from his line of work and the murders of his family. Due to Ranets' harsh childhood, having a father who hated him, he often struggled with his capabilities as a father and doubted himself, in addition to his already decayed self-appreciation to the point of him believing he is a monster.
Beliefs[]
He believed in the Holy Light, but was as faithful to that belief as his wife.
Quirks[]
He was proud, highly nationalistic and extremely paternal. If someone insults his family, nation, deceased friends and family, he would rip them apart. Literally. Might I add that he is no pushover, too?
Ranets was also a collector of Gilnean antiques, from industrial looms, to firearms, reflecting on his interest in the Archibald Greymane industrialization period of Gilneas.
There was little that scared the old war veteran, making him a terrible foe in battle.
When Ranets downed a foe, it was customary for him to remove the jaw of the enemy and inscribe his name along it. If the enemy was of importance or significance to Ranets, he will also take a vial of his/her blood if possible.
Ranets hates coffee.
Political/Religious Opinions[]
Politicians/General Politics[]
The Church[]
For anyone who knew Ranets, they would all be fairly aware of Ranets rather strict opinions. For most, he seemed like the average cranky man, but most didn't realise the extent of his beliefs. While not technically atheist, the man was deeply negative towards the Church, Religion and most priests (With the exception of a select few). Though not hostile towards the Church, Ranets was known to be mistrusting and unwilling in some cases to interact or participate in religious ceremonies such as watching a sermon.
Grand Alliance Navy[]
What a great dancer!
Ever since the fall of Gilneas, Ranets had chosen to go down the only path he knew. War. He joined the Grand Alliance Navy and finally began to fit into a life of (For him) peace. Ranets believed in the cause of the Navy and fought for what it stood for and those it defended every day. In his mind, the Grand Alliance Navy saved him from what darker paths he could have gone down so many years ago.
The New Horde[]
Like most soldiers, Ranets bitterly hated the New Horde, thinking them bastards and monsters. Ranets especially viewed the Forsaken with burning hate due to their involvement in the Invasion of Gilneas which lost him his home and livelihood.
The Iron Horde[]
Similar to the New Horde, Ranets had a severe malice for the damage the Iron Horde had caused and seeked to destroy them to the best of his abilities, viewing it as his duty to keep Azeroth and more ultimately his family safe.
Assassins[]
Ranets had currently survived at least seven assassination attempts upon his life, and so had a VERY deep mistrust for hooded figures and is most likely to attempt to kill an assassin should he reveal his profession at best.
Ranets in his lifetime had killed many assassins, making him an experienced killer in the field.
Criminals[]
Being an ex-con himself, Ranets knew what a life crime leads, but at the same time has little sympathy for them, believing that if one breaks the law, they deserve the consequences given to it, and as such often attempted to persecute criminals he meeted (Some he can even attack depending on their crime!).
Pirates[]
Rane at a war summit.
Tyris Karanius, leader of the Crimson Armada was a ruthless pirate who was known for the butchering of Ranets entire original family. From his wife, to his grand-daughter. While Ranets did seek and find his revenge upon the man, the hate and pain brought upon Ranets by pirates had left the man violent, depressed and wounded, making the Admiral what he was. Though Tyris is dead, killed by Ranets, the Fleet Commander continued to kill any pirates he found, and in the most brutal way he could, tasking himself with the extermination of all pirates and to prevent another "Karanius Case" occurring ever again.
Drugs[]
If anyone knew Ranets history, they would be able to tell that the effect of his abusive father, Hrolfr, played a key role in not only the destruction of Ranets' mental future, but also in his actions. Hrolfr's drug use and selling was a major influence in the Daggerfang family falling, eventually leading to Ranets serving some time in stocks for a crime his father should have been serving.
As such, Ranets bitterly hated all drugs and drug users. He was known to punch a man for simply having been on drugs in the past, reflecting on his hatred for it.
Alterac[]
While not overly as bad as others, Ranets does harbour some mistrust for Alteracis, regardless of his ties to the Chancellor of Alterac. While he viewed them as potential allies, should they make a key role with the Alliance, he did believe that an eye still needs to be held on them for their own motives.
High Elves[]
Due to his wife being a High Elf herself, Ranets harboured less hate and suspicion then to other things, being slightly more open to them. While that may have been so, Ranets does not trust a lot of them still, seeing them as loose allies, which could be potentially dangerous should they join their Blood Elf kin.
The majority of his mistrust falls upon the Highguard, wary of what such an Elven military organization could do within the Grand Alliance.
While Ranets respected Kul Tiras for not only their numbers and expertise in maritime warfare, he did whatever he could to bad-mouth his Kul Tiran comrade, Valdarion Smite, the two cursing at each other in an attempt to prove their Navy is superior to the other. Nevertheless, Ranets held most Kul Tirans in a high esteem and did his best to maintain good relations with much of the military.
Stormwind[]
Ranets held the Kingdom of Stormwind in an even higher regard, due to their involvement with Gilneas after King Wrynn began to remove his prejudice for the fallen kingdom.
Ranets respected their military, though disapproves of the sheer power and influence the Stormwind House of Nobles held on the Kingdom's economic, military and political standards.
Theramore[]
Fleet Admiral Wavecrest speaking to Admiral Daggerfang regarding Fleet Logistics.
Ranets once had great respect for the Kingdom of Theramore, though as it became increasingly neutral and Horde-sympathetic, Admiral Daggerfang began to doubt it's loyalty. However, as the Kingdom was destroyed and it's former leader became a stalwart anti-Horde figure, Ranets began to admire it's survivors.
Relationships[]
Tamara Sarnatch[]
Felari and Ranets after their reunion.
Ranets in his entire lifetime has been through two relationships. Both have had ups and downs, particularily with his first marriage, at which his wife, Tamara Sarnatch (And later the rest of their family) was butchered by their son-in-law, Tyris Karanius who was a renowned and widely feared pirate. Following her death (Three shots to the back effectively killed the woman) along the coasts of Gilneas outside of Keel Harbour, Ranets chased Tyris to the ends of Gilneas, eventually finding and killing the man in the most brutal way possible (Now with the mindset of also avenging his daughter, Reyna and his grand-daughter, Gwenduline Daggerfang, who were both murdered by Tyris).
Fiona Vynam[]
Ranets took off for the rest of his life in deep depression and a hatred for pirates and general criminals (Alongside his burning hatred of his father) which still exists even to this day. But, once the Cataclysm struck and the Invasion of Gilneas was over, Ranets began work in the Grand Alliance Military, initially working with the Crusaders of Wrynn (9th Regiment) in which following approximately a year in from joining, he met Fiona Vynam, a Silver CovenantPriestess, who had joined the Priesthood shortly prior.
Ranets hesitantly began dating Fiona later after their initial meeting, originally not wishing to pursue his love again (Not wanting to "offend his wife".). When their feelings began to pick up more openly, Ranets began to pour all he could (Which, really wasn't much given his state at the time.) into his attraction for the High Elf.
The relationship between the two were considerably smoother and safer then in contrast with Ranets' previous marriage, which is evident when one looks at their three children; Madison, Castien and Delmor. While Nickolas himself was adopted, his mother being unable to care for him, he is counted as the two's eldest sons, with Castien and Delmor being their own, half-elven children.
Over time, the man began to continue on, while wounded from the pain of his past, he was headstrong on keeping the last remnants of his family alive, including thwarting a hostage situation of his children by the Warlock, Xyrthana.
Ranets in Society[]
Ranets as a Commoner[]
Ranets in 'Civvies'.
Ranets was well known as a notable and unique commoner. While often looked upon with frowns and hushed whispers by the Courts, Ranets basically embraced his third-class origins with pride. He openly showed his disdain for those in the higher powers and did his best to make sure they don't impose their nobility rights over him, while still maintain required respect.
Ranets, while a Commoner, was not exactly dumb. While his writing skills is atrocious and his speech worse, he had a quick and desicive mind, something rare for men of his age and history. He had a strong mentality and was decently strong physically, though not nearly as deft as he was in his younger years.
Ranets as a father[]
Admiral Daggerfang was most certainly not the best father. Nor was he, exactly the best human either. The man was almost always away at sea or some place for work. He left early in the morning and worked until late in the night, rarely seeing his children. Lack of seeing his wife also played a heavy toll on him, she often going to church and her own former work as a ranger, it was rare that he catched glimpses of her.
Ranets often felt guilty about his time away, but often couldn't help it due to his line of work and his tendency to get muddled up into all sorts of trouble.
No Knighting, titles, seats or estates[]
Traditionally as a Commoner, Ranets did not feel much of a need for things such as estates and a seat within the Court, especially towards knighthoods as he viewed them as an aristocratic boon that corrupts all that holds it's weight and power. Suffice to say, Ranets did not wish to be knighted because he feels the power will corrupt him and steal his identity.
The Old Admiral[]
Ranets contemplating his life as he stared out into the grey waters.
Ranets was 60 years old, anyone could have seen it. The brown dying of his hair did little to hide his grey hairs and was seen by simply looking into his war-torn eyes, the pain easily seen by most.
His base of operations as an Admiral was the War Room in the Stormwind Royal Keep as well as several Navy Fleet Bases.
Citizenship[]
Ranets had always been primarily a citizen of Gilneas, holding a native citizenship to the Kingdom. He also, like the rest of his family held a citizenship to the Kingdom of Stormwind. This meant he can purchase housing in either Kingdoms or join either militaries. He however, sustained this only towards the Grand Alliance, effectively acting within the Gilnean Military units of the Grand Alliance Military.
Trivia[]
Ranets could play the violin very well, but following the death of his first wife, Tamara Sarnatch, he had not picked up his violin since.
Ranets in Swedish translates into 'Wafer'.
Swigety swag.
Ironically, Ranets is Danish roughly translates into 'Labour'.
According to Google Translate, Ranet (No s) means "Robbed" in Norwegian...
Ranets didn't know his actual birthday, so he placed it on his favorite day, 26th January (Which is actually Australia Day OOC).
Ever since joining the Gilnean Navy, Ranets had never shaved, which had led him to grow a rather impressive facial feature.
There is a 'Ranets Daggerfang action figure'! It smells of sea salt and says some of Ranets' most famous quotes. later, during a Grand Alliance War Summit, it was revealed that there is indeed a SECOND action figure, this with Ranets as a worgen, which has a second button that says, "I love elves" in a...Rather flirtatious voice. Tt was later discorvered that the action figures may be found at the black market.
Themesong![]
Yes! Ranets has a themesong. It is Miracleofsound's excellent 'Wake the White Wolf' which includes alot of good Navy, wolf references and general things that apply to Rane. :)
Wake The White Wolf- METAL VERSION - Witcher 3
Rane's Themesong :D
A piece of the lyrics...[]
Torches of war under hatred’s sails
A whisper of doom on a wary breeze scorching the shores in a blazing trail cinder and fume foul the air we breathe
Blood of fallen kings, blades of chaos ring, steel and silver sing for justice.
Keen to the scent, the hunt is my muse! A means to an end this path that I choose!
Lost and aloof are the loves of my past. Wake the White Wolf!
Remembrance at last!!
Rane's PTSD song[]
Another piece of the lyrics...[]
Five Finger Death Punch - Wrong Side Of Heaven
Ranets' PTSD themesong.
Arms wide open, I stand alone.
I'm no hero, and I'm not made of stone.
Right of wrong, I can hardly tell.
I'm on the wrong side of Heaven, and the righteous side of Hell.
The wrong side of Heaven, and the righteous side, the righteous side of Hell.
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