The night elves resolved to shun the practice of arcane magic

The ancient and reclusive night elves have played a pivotal role in shaping Azeroth’s fate throughout its history. More than ten thousand years ago, their heroics during the War of the Ancients helped stave off the demonic Burning Legion’s first invasion. When the scattered remnants of the Legion on Azeroth rallied together with the vile satyrs centuries later, the night elves again rose to meet the threat. The ensuing War of the Satyr exacted a heavy toll from the night elves, but ultimately they vanquished the forces that had set out to wreak havoc on their world.The Legion’s emergence, however, had forever changed night elves society.

The night elves had resolved to shun the practice of arcane magic because its reckless use had attracted the Legion to Azeroth. They cultivated a peaceful, naturalistic existence along the slopes ofMountHyjalunder the leadership of Tyrande Whisper wind. For many long years, Tyrande oversaw night elves governance, ever vigilant for signs of further demonic incursions. Much of this time was spent apart from her love, Malfurion Stormrage, who, alongside his fellow druids, upheld the balance of nature from within the Emerald Dream.The night elves’ tranquil existence was shattered again when the Burning Legion launched a new invasion of Azeroth.

At the height of this conflict—known as the Third War—the Legion and its terrifying undead Scourge assaulted the night elves’ lands. After awakening Malfurion and his druids from their slumber in the Dream, Tyrande gathered the other night elves, and they fought alongside the Horde and theAllianceto defeat the demon lord Archimonde and his minions at the summit ofMountHyjal. We also publish World of Warcraft news and guides the first time. For the attackers, there are a number of rewards at stake — such as access to the Baradin Hold raid and additional daily wow gold quests — that we hope players feel are worth fighting for.