Born the second son of Abe, John grew up to the realisation that he simply did not care for the responsibilities and duties that awaited his older brother Simin. Seeing all the stress that it caused his parents, John saw no logical reason why anyone would want to bear such troubles. Indeed the supposed perks of such a position often seemed to be lacking in reality compared to what was promised.
Never really growing close to his family, John instead bonded with his cousin James Bright. Despite the differences between them, the two became quick friends. Whilst James educated John on the various poliitical debates ongoing in the capital of Silvermoon, John would in turn instruct James in basic martial combat that he had himself received training for.
John was looked down upon by his older brother, who was on the path to becoming a Magister, the same as James. John was under the prospect of joining either the military or the Church of Light. Opting to join the Priesthood, John spent the next 10 years training, four of which were spent among only those of the Church. By the time of John's acceptance into the Church, James was already well on the way with his training in the arcane arts. Upon becoming a Magister he was sent to Dalaran for further instruction, whereby he took this opportunity to advance his control over the arts and observe the political landscape involving the Alliance' various kingdoms and his home of Quel'thalas. When John left the monastery and was ordained, James was still in Dalaran and the two enjoyed frequent visits between themselves, reklindling the time lost by Johns isolation.
James's training continued in Dalaran, choosing to dip into the inner politics of the city from time to time. Meanwhile John travelled frequently between Quel'thalas and the town of Hillsbrad, preaching in most if not all major cities/locations on the way. Due to how often John visited through Dalaran, the two maintained a healthy friendship, this continued throughout the First War. During the attack on Quel'thalas during the second war the two stayed to defend their home, not following the rest of the Alliance south as they pushed back the Horde. The two continued their normal activities until the Scourge Invasion of Quel'thalas.
James accompanied John south in the direction of Stormwind, who had been tasked by the Church to aid in the relief efforts of the southern Kingdom. By the time they had reached the Arathi Highlands, they heard rumours that Quel'thalas had fallen and that king Anasterian Sunstrider had been killed. Their group argued for several hours on this, some disbelieving that their homeland could fall so quickly, if at all. Eventually deciding to return to their homeland, they made their way north through the Hinterlands, after hearing that Lordaeron had been oblierated and opting instead to go through Troll lands. After a few weeks they reached Silvermoon City, though many had already been scarred by the devastation of the entire region. Finding those who had survived so scattered and damaged, the party chose to help with the efforts of finding survivors and slowly reclaiming the remains of the City.
John, upon seeing Silvermoon City, and having questioned privately whether the Light would allow his homeland to be destroyed, was distraught and soon forsook the Light, feeling betrayed, as many of his fellow Priests did. He aided in the elimination of the Scourge inside the ruins by falling back onto his martial training.
James also struggled greatly, suffering from the loss of the Sunwell perhaps moreso than the others of the band due to his nature as a Mage. However he also aided in removing the Scourge from the destroyed city. Choosing to follow their Prince, Kael'thas, the two abandoned their party to follow Sunstrider to the remains of Draenor. They were stationed a what became Falcon Watch, giving aid to the Pilgrims by either medicinal means or protecting the roads. Upon hearing the capture of M'uru, the two followed Rommath back to