Sisterhood of Elune

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AllianceSisterhood of Elune
Temple of the Moon interior.jpg
Main leader  High Priestess Tyrande
  Formerly See below
Secondary leaders  Lyanis Moonfall
Race(s) Night elfNight elf Night elf
Character classes Priestess of the Moon, Priest, Cleric,[1] Seer[2]
Capital Terrace of the Moon
  Formerly Temple of the Moon †
Temple of Elune
Other major settlements Various temples of Elune across Azeroth
Theater of operations Kalimdor, Broken Isles, Dragon Isles
  Formerly Ancient Kalimdor
Language(s) Darnassian, Common, Sisterhood liturgical language[3]
Affiliation Darnassus, Alliance, Conclave
  Formerly Kaldorei Resistance, Kaldorei Empire
Status Active

“By the moons' glow, listen. Beside the river, listen. Holding those you love, listen. To the cries of the dying, to the whisper of the wind over the silent dead...”

Astarii Starseeker and two other priestesses' last elegy and prayer to Elune before their deaths.

The Sisterhood of Elune (also known as the Sisters of Elune[4] or simply the Sisters)[5] are a religious order[6][7] of night elf priestesses dedicated to the worship and servitude of the moon goddess, Elune.[8][9] The Sisterhood is currently led by the High Priestess of Elune, Tyrande Whisperwind, and its members can be found throughout the world, ready to heal the war-weary Azeroth with their goddess' holy moonlight. The priestesses of Elune epitomize the power and grace of Elune. Equipped with silvery, glowing armor, armed with magical energy bows, and riding the fearless frostsabers of Winterspring into battle, they are charged with the safekeeping of the night elf lands and will stop at nothing to rid their ancient land of evil.[10]

While unknown for how long, as an organization they have existed long before the Great Sundering, and worship of Elune among the night elves dates back about 15,000 years.[11]

History

Ancient times

Around 15,000 years BDP, after they evolved from dark trolls through the power of the Well of Eternity,[12] the kaldorei worshipped Elune, goddess of the moon, and believed that she slept within the Well's shimmering depths during the daylight hours. The early night elf priests and seers studied the Well with great curiosity, and the ongoing research became a facet of night elf society.[13]

The Sisterhood, at the time composed only of female night elves, dedicated itself to venerating the moon goddess. Their priestesses had a hand in nearly all aspects of early night elf civilization, from acting as spiritual leaders to helping defend their burgeoning territories from outside threats. Haidene was the first high priestess after she had, as a child, heard the blessed voice of Elune.[14] Their first known center of devotion was established within the ancient imperial capital of Zin-Azshari. Originally named Elun'dris, or "the Eye of Elune",[15] it was renamed when the elves' then beloved Queen Azshara ascended to the throne.[16]

In time, the city of Suramar became the new center of night elf worship, and the Sisters relocated to the Temple of Elune outside of the city, while the priestesses staffed temples and chapterhouses on the whole length and breadth of ancient Kalimdor.[11] The Chamber of the Moon was the official title of the roofless center of the temple, built upon a site of ancient power,[17] and where many of the great rituals took place. When not in use by the high priestess, the temple encouraged everyone to make use of its tranquil environment.[18]

Centuries before the War of the Ancients, High Priestess Kalo'thera was considered by many to be almost a demigoddess. It is said that she ascended to the stars in the temple of Elune in Hajiri.[19]

Under the reign of Queen Azshara, a temple dedicated to Elune named Lathar'Lazal, meaning the "Seat of the Sky" in Darnassian, was built on the western edge of ancient Kalimdor. The temple was a sprawling expanse of gem-encrusted bridges and effervescent lakes.[20] At some point, Siralen was promoted into service as the queen's personal high priestess of Vashj'ir after performing exceptionally in the Quel'Dormir Temple.[21]

For millennia, the priestesses of Elune were both spiritual leaders and powerful fighters for their society. When the night elves rode into battle, the Sisters of Elune fought side by side with the soldiers, singing to Elune and calling upon her power. Oftentimes the lunar goddess responded by visiting her wrath upon the night elves' enemies. It was even said that the priestesses could bring a semblance of the moon into the noonday sky, lending some of Elune's strength to the nocturnal night elves. After the battle was won, the priestesses prayed over the wounded and brought them healing. Victory at last brought peace to the night elves, and the Sisters of Elune were content to retreat somewhat from the public eye. As time passed, their combat skills became a distant memory. The priestesses could mend injuries if necessary, but with peace and immortality, the Sisterhood's intervention was rarely necessary.[8]

War of the Ancients

When the War of the Ancients broke out, the Sisterhood rode into battle against the Burning Legion. The Temple of Elune was eventually lost when Suramar was overrun by the nathrezim, but the Sisterhood, under the leadership of High priestess Dejahna, escaped and flocked to the banner of Lord Ravencrest in the Kaldorei Resistance. The extraordinary combat skills and healing abilities of Tyrande Whisperwind in particular reminded the night elves of what the order had once been--and had, in fact, never ceased to be.[8]

Leading the other priestesses into battle, High Priestess Dejahna was mortally wounded by Hakkar the Houndmaster, and she named Tyrande as her successor with her last words. As one of the senior members of the order, Maiev Shadowsong was bitterly disappointed since Tyrande was only a novice at the time, but the latter had clearly been gifted with exceptional healing abilities by Elune. Nevertheless, Maiev grudgingly acknowledged the new high priestess and followed her orders.[22]

When the Sisters of Elune]] fought against the armies of the Legion, they charged on their frostsabers and sang in praise of the Night Warrior, the fearsome battle incarnation of the Mother Moon.[23] After each battle, when matters were once more in the hands of the defenders, the sisters of Elune turned to their true vocation—dealing with the wounded.[24]

As the war progressed, a group of satyrs led by Xavius eventually kidnapped the unconscious Tyrande from the battlefield and imprisoned her in the palace. The goddess Elune shielded Tyrande from harm, and so the demons were unable to torture the high priestess as they might have preferred.[25] Meanwhile, the Sisterhood continued to fight under the leadership of first Marinda, later killed by an eredar warlock, and then Maiev Shadowsong who succeeded her as interim high priestess, until she returned the title to Tyrande. Nonetheless, Maiev still tried to prove herself to the rest of her Sisters so that they would correct, what she clearly thought an oversight, and make her high priestess. Whether or not such ambition was permitted in the order was debatable, according to her brother Jarod.[6]

The Long Vigil

In the wake of the war, and the creation of Nordrassil, High Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind led the kaldorei in rebuilding their ruined society. The Sisterhood of Elune was one of the few major organizations to survive the war largely intact, and membership in its ranks had never been a matter of bloodline. Furthermore, members of the order had trained extensively in combat, tactics, and healing. Yet in spite of all their knowledge and experience, the priestesses had become somewhat distant from the rest of night elf society. The organization was uniquely poised to fill a power vacuum as a result of their numbers and influence, and Tyrande soon took advantage of this. From the ranks of the Sisterhood of Elune, she forged the Sentinel Army, whose duty it was to protect their newly-emergent society. The high priestess believed that this distance with their people was partly to blame for the cataclysmic war, and resolved that her order would take up the duty of directing the Sentinels. Never again would the Sisters fail to guide the night elf people.[26] Quickly cementing itself in this role, the Sentinels became the fledgling night elf nation's primary agents and guardians.[27]

Meanwhile, Malfurion Stormrage had sentenced his brother Illidan to imprisonment for having created a second Well of Eternity. One of the senior Sisters of Elune, Maiev Shadowsong, had already shown her competence in guarding Illidan and was tasked to gather additional volunteers. The archdruid eventually called this new group the Watchers, for he charged them with ensuring that Illidan never escaped the barrow prison.[28] At first, volunteers from the Sisterhood of Elune made up the Watchers, and so the organization was composed solely of night elf women.[29]

During the War of the Satyr in 9,300 BDP, the priestess Belysra Starbreeze created the Scythe of Elune to help the kaldorei druids control the wolf pack form, mixing the power of the moon goddess with the wolf form.[30]

For a period of 7300 years, later known as the Long Vigil, Tyrande and her forces kept watch over the woodlands of Northern Kalimdor, while Malfurion and the druids of the Cenarion Circle slumbered in the Emerald Dream.[31]

Around 975 years before the First War, the priestesses of Elune were rallied under the command of Fandral Staghelm during the War of the Shifting Sands in Silithus. Though they suffered heavy casualties in pushing the qiraji and silithid back behind the Scarab Wall of Ahn'Qiraj, the night elves were successful in temporarily ending this threat to Kalimdor.[32]

World of Warcraft

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Following the defeat of Archimonde at Mount Hyjal, the Temple of the Moon was built around the same time as the rest of Darnassus, when the night elves first made their home on Teldrassil. Much of the temple itself was crafted from stone brought from the mainland and transported by magical means.[33] It would become the headquarters of the Sisterhood of Elune, and the de facto capital building of Darnassus as the residence of High Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind.

When Tyrande discovered Malfurion Stormrage's comatose body in his barrow den in the Moonglade, she sent for the Cenarion Circle and for several other Sisters of Elune. Upon further investigation, the druids repeatedly tried and failed to call his spirit back to his physical form. On the other hand, the priestesses could not lend any further information about Malfurion's condition or a possible cure. They could only determine that his body was perfectly healthy, and placed enchantments to keep it in good health while he was comatose. For years, the Cenarion Circle and several priestesses of Elune were tending to his body, but the archdruid's condition had shown no signs of improvement.[25]

Four years after the Third War, the Sisterhood dispatched missions from their temple, such as that of Gwennyth Bly'Leggonde to investigate strange happenings near Auberdine.[34][35]

In Winterspring, a night elf named Ranshalla reactivated the Altar of Elune, causing the spirit of the Priestess of Elune who tended it during her lifetime to appear. The ghost told her that the wildkin were created by Elune to guard all of her sacred places, and that the Gem of Elune allowed the followers for direct communication with the goddess herself, making the artifact invaluable.[36]

During the Ahn'Qiraj War, priestesses of the Moon were seen patrolling the roads of Silithus, while others could be found by the moonwell in Cenarion Hold.[37] A group of the priestesses later accompanied Tyrande Whisperwind to defend Nighthaven in Moonglade from Eranikus, Tyrant of the Dream.[38] Shiromar, a priestess and veteran of the War of the Shifting Sands, was the one who ultimately carried the Scepter of the Shifting Sands and rang the Scarab Gong to open the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj, making her the Scarab Lord who began the second conflict with the silithid.[39]

The Priestess of the Moon Felore Moonray acted as one of the Alliance leaders during the Battle for Ashenvale, and encouraged adventurers to repel the Horde invaders.[40]

Intrigued by its moon-worship rituals, the Church of the Holy Light sent some of its members to the allied Sisterhood, hoping to someday lead the night elves to the Light as well.[41]

The Burning Crusade

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After they crashed on Azeroth, the draenei rescued an injured priestess who thought them to be their demonic eredar kin.[42] After they healed her, she apologized and thanked them for everything they did for her.[43]

Wrath of the Lich King

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During the war against the Lich King, several priestesses of Elune joined the ranks of the 7th Legion and were stationed at the 7th Legion Front in the Dragonblight.[44]

Stormrage

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By the time of the War Against the Nightmare, the priestesses of Elune were still preserving Malfurion Stormrage's slumbering body, keeping him alive even as unbeknownst to them, Fandral Staghelm sought to slowly poison him to death.[5] When the Emerald Nightmare invaded the world, General Shandris Feathermoon commanded the Sentinels and the Sisters of Elune to help the inhabitants of Darnassus.[45] Tyrande would later send some of the Sisters into Alliance-held lands in order to help their people recover from the terrible ordeals of the Nightmare.[46] After the defeat of the Nightmare Lord, priestesses were part of a procession, along druids and Sentinels, to announce the arrival of Malfurion and Tyrande at their wedding.[47]

Cataclysm era

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During a visit of Velen in Darnassus, the draenei prophet explained that the kaldorei's description of Elune, as well as the demonstrated powers of the goddess, matched his experiences with powerful naaru. He began to offer advice regarding how to commune with powerful naaru, but High Priestess Tyrande thanked him for his opinion, then cordially requested that he refrained from making such outlandish claims when in Darnassus or in the presence of Elune's priesthood.[48]

Following the Cataclysm, the Court of Stormwind partnered with the Temple of the Moon to reward a particularly diligent night elf priest with a staff commissioned from Lucan Cordell, the royal enchanter.[49] At the same time, Priestess Alathea sent night elf priests to High Priestess Laurena at the Cathedral of Light,[50][51] who tasked them to prevent the influence of the Twilight Hammer over the Dark Iron clan in Blackrock Depths by burning the books that the cult distributed.[52]

After the destruction of Auberdine by Deathwing, Priestess Alinya came to help the wounded at the refugee camp.[53] Meanwhile, Moon Priestess Tharill was mortally wounded when she discovered that the Old Gods had granted the Twilight's Hammer cultists powers over the restless water spirits in the region. Before dying, she tasked adventurers to use an orb of Elune to banish the enraged elementals from the material plane.[54]

Mists of Pandaria

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As part of the 7th Legion forces reinforcements in Pandaria, several priestesses fought the mantid during the Assault on Zan'vess,[55] and the Horde at Domination Point.[56]

Warlords of Draenor

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During the war in Draenor, Archmage Khadgar tasked the priestess Delas Moonfang to prepare a moonwell at Starfall Outpost, in order to use it against the demons in the Cursed Woods of Shadowmoon Valley.[57]

Legion

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The priestesses and druids mourning the death of Ysera at the Temple of Elune, in Val'sharah.

At the beginning of the third invasion of the Burning Legion, the priestesses of Elune participated in the Battle for Broken Shore,[58] and later joined the Conclave in the Netherlight Temple.[59]

A branch of the Sisterhood of Elune, implied to be an ancient offshoot of the Suramar priesthood in Val'sharah, was apparently given the Tears of Elune after Elisande and her Highborne used the Pillars of Creation to seal the Legion's portal, and shortly before the Great Sundering and the isolation of Suramar. Lyanis Moonfall stated that her "order" has protected the sacred artifact at the Temple of Elune for thousands of years.[60] Tyrande Whisperwind reunited with these priestesses, and together, they successfully defended the Temple and slew the corrupted Ysera, whereupon Elune directly intervened to purify the fallen Aspect as well as her tears.[61]

At some point, the Burning Legion and their satyrs attacked the temple and Celestine of the Harvest of the Cenarion Circle arrived to aid its priestesses.[62] In Darnassus, Taylenne Sweetsong organized a party at the Warrior's Terrace, with a few priests and priestesses attending, until she was revealed to be a homunculus and killed by the Uncrowned agents.[63]

During the Assault on Broken Shore and Legion Assaults, priestesses of Elune were present to heal and protect their allies of the Armies of Legionfall across the Broken Isles.[64]

When the adventurers invaded the Tomb of Sargeras, they encountered the ghosts of fel-corrupted priestesses, including Dejahna and Priestess Lunaspyre of the Sisters of the Moon.

Battle for Azeroth

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After Sargeras destroyed Silithus, Tyrande sent several priestesses there. Together with the druids of the Cenarion Circle,[65] they built moonwells there.[66]

The Sisterhood of Elune attempted to aid Malfurion Stormrage and their kin in Darkshore during the War of the Thorns, with some priestesses rallied to the region to bolster the other kaldorei forces.[67] Many priestesses, including Astarii Starseeker, apparently perished in the Burning of Teldrassil after refusing to abandon the remaining night elves in Darnassus.[68] However, those who survived fought in Darkshore against the Horde forces immediately after Teldrassil's destruction, many having apparently lost their families, and enchanted Lunar Wards to assist their defenders, only to be slain by the Horde.[69] Moon Priestess Maestra was targeted by the Horde in Ashenvale at Maestra's Post, controlling the pass between Ashenvale and Darkshore.[70] Several Devout Priestesses were slain in Nazmir during the Faction Assaults when the Horde blighted their ancients.[71]

Despite their heavy losses and the destruction of Darnassus and their Temple of the Moon, some members of the Sisterhood, including Moon Priestess Lasara and several Nightwreathed Priestesses would join the Battle for Darkshore in revenge for the Burning of Teldrassil, being infused with Elune and Tyrande Whisperwind's power, and ultimately survived the Fourth War, witnessing Tyrande's victory speech at Bashal'Aran after the Alliance successfully reclaimed Darkshore.[72]

Spirits of priestesses could be found at Elun'alor Temple in the ruins of Zin-Azshari in Nazjatar. It was revealed they had been cursed with a restless death by Queen Azshara.[73]

Exploring Azeroth

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After the armistice, a group of priestesses of Elune tended to the Shrine of Mel'Thandris, singing prayers for the worgen.[74]

Dragonflight

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During the war against the Primalists, a group of Sentinels was sent to Felwood to deal with a demonic resurgence in Jaedenar.[75] Among them was Kaylessa Duskwhisper, whose mission was to purify the moonwell from the fel corruption that plagued the land.[76] However, they were overwhelmed and killed by the minions of Lord Hel'nurath, leaving the Watchers to take over the mission.[77]

Priestesses of the moon later followed Tyrande Whisperwind into the Emerald Dream to fight against Fyrakk, the Primalists forces, and their allies of the Druids of the Flame. Among them, Norana Morninglight was once an initiate at the Temple of the Moon in Darnassus. However, she turned to the flame after the Burning of Teldrassil.[78]

After Fyrakk's death and the blooming of Amirdrassil on the Dragon Isles, many priestesses could be found in Bel'ameth's Terrace of the Moon.

Culture

“Faith is the beginning of all things. If your skill with the arcane is passable, but not strong, you may still become a sorceress. If your skill with a needle and thread is passable, but not strong, you may still become a seamstress. But if your faith is only passable and not strong, you will never become a priestess.”

High Priestess Dejahna[79]

The moon symbol is used as the crest of the Sisters of Elune.[80] They have a special language to commune with the lunar deity.[3][81]

In darnassian, "Elune-adore", translated as "Elune be with you", is a greeting that is frequently used among the Sisters of Elune, but also by most night elves.[82]

Revered in kaldorei society,[83] moonwells can be commonly found in most temples of the moon as well as throughout night elf settlements. Containing waters from the second Well of Eternity blessed by the moon goddess, they possess extraordinary healing and restorative properties, and can purify their surroundings for years.[84][85] Using Elune's Light and a moonwell's waters, the priestesses of the Moon are able to create holy water which can notably be used to break the will of a demon.[86][87]

Due to their abilities, the priestesses of Elune have often called upon the faerie dragons to aid in the defense of Azeroth.[88]

The Sisterhood maintains cordial relations with the other religious institutions in the Alliance, notably with the Church of the Holy Light, as their seniors accepted to train human priest apprentices.[89][90]

Philosophy and belief

Main article: Elune

Strongly associated with healing, peace, and tolerance, Elune has been revered by the night elves and other races since ancient times. However, she is not a goddess who advocates peace at all costs. Indeed, one of Elune's aspects since ancient times has been the Night Warrior, who is said to take the valiant dead from the battlefield and set them riding across the evening sky as stars.[8]

Elune is a being of many different aspects, and so the Sisterhood must provide a wide and varied education. The goddess' teachings emphasize love and tolerance for all creatures of Azeroth. Many initiates to the order find their faith tested and meditate regularly as they struggle to acknowledge and overcome their prejudices. Even so, Elune does not advocate pacifism at any cost. Indeed, novices in the Sisters of Elune are required to train extensively in tactics and combat, for such abilities are essential to military leadership.[8] Their battle chants can call down Elune's wrath to smite an enemy, and their prayers can heal even the gravely wounded.[8]

The Mother Moon expects dedication from her priests, but she does not demand that they give her every waking moment — the Mother Moon is a kind, loving mistress. One of these dedications was called the "Ritual of the High Moon".[91]

Before the War of the Ancients, magic was once as revered as Elune herself.[92] Her followers also revere the moonsabers because their shimmering coats symbolize the goddess of the moon.[93]

Roles in society

The Sisters are a major and active night elven political faction and fulfill the role of magistrates, officials, and others for the night elven government. The highest-ranking of the organization are privy to the government's most important secrets, such as the original condition of Malfurion Stormrage and the power struggle that erupted between Tyrande Whisperwind and Fandral Staghelm.[8]

In her role as cleric prior and during the War of the Ancients, Tyrande often obtained information that even Lord Ravencrest's strategists never picked up.[1]

The Sisterhood has maintained its role since the days of the ancient Kaldorei Empire, over 10,000 years prior; although this role was significantly less political before the Great Sundering. Owing to their military capabilities, the Sisterhood also played an active role in the War of the Ancients, where they joined with the Kaldorei Resistance to curb the invasion of the Burning Legion. They ultimately played a decisive role in numerous battles with the demons, acting as both, elite shock troops and adept healers.[24]

As part of night elf culture, priestesses are part of the rituals for their dead. A priestess ritualistically cleanses the body of the deceased individual in pools of moonlit water, combining arcane and nature magic to mend the dead body for a final viewing. Then, they sing arias that highlight the life and sacrifices of the fallen as a burial shroud is draped around the deceased.[94]

Organization

Tyrande Whisperwind, the current High priestess of Elune and leader of the Sisters.

All priests who served Elune were night elf women. This is largely because of a common belief that the deepest mysteries of Elune can only be comprehended by women. However, after the devastation of the Third War, they thought that the organization had drifted too far away from night elf society and decided to open up their group more to the world. As a result, although a majority of Elune's priests are still women, the order now welcomes men into its ranks.[8] In fact, it was a tremendous societal change when night elf men were allowed to become priests and the women druids.[95] By the time of the third invasion of the Burning Legion, Ellandras, Iridil, and Sal'shanan were the only male priests known to be part of the Sisterhood.

Leadership

As leaders of the Sisterhood, the high priestesses of Elune champion enlightenment and healing in times of peace, and fiercely lead their sisters into battle in times of war.[96]

History Ancient times Burning Legion Invasion Recent history
Ruler Haidene Unknown Kalo'thera Unknown Dejahna Tyrande Whisperwind Marinda Maiev Shadowsong Tyrande Whisperwind

Training and powers

Main articles: Priestess of the Moon, Moonlight

Prior to the War of the Ancients, during the first lesson session with kaldorei girls who had just joined the Sisters, Mother Dejahna would act with severity, her sharp eyes examining them to quickly weed out any half-hearted pupils who had simply joined because of their lack of magical aptitude.[97] After they had taken their robes, signifying they have earned their place in the order,[98] they were taught to become attuned to the spirit of the goddess, and then to use the gifts all priestesses were granted in order to let them spread the word of their mistress.[99]

The Sisterhood trains its priestesses in war training[100] and how to survive at times with minimal sustenance. There were even four periods of ritual fasting each year, done as a sign of dedication to the goddess.[1] Once an apprentice has proven themselves worthy of Elune's attention, their seniors teach them one of her spells unique to their people, Starshards.[101] For the most dedicated of them, it is tradition to teach them the spell known as Elune's Grace.[102]

The Sisters never quite approved of the way in which higher-caste night elves made use of arcane magic, due to the magic's chaotic nature. Consequently, novices must follow a rigorous course of study that delves into both history and spellcasting. The first Well of Eternity in particular was considered a potential source of danger. Indeed, long before the Highborne's abuse of the Well's magic brought about disaster, the Well had become the subject of extensive discussion in the Sisterhood's classrooms.[8]

High priestess Tyrande Whisperwind teaches that the Holy Light worshipped by humans and the Light of Elune are closely related.[103]

Calling upon the powers of the Moon Goddess to imbue their arrows with searing magical energy, the priestesses are able to fire deadly volleys at any foe. The commanding presence of the priestesses also boost the morale of their warriors, enabling their attacks to strike with heightened accuracy and power. At the peak of her experience, the priestess may call down a furious shower of falling stars that cause massive destruction amongst enemy forces. This catastrophic power, given to the priestess by Elune herself, achieves its full duration as long as the priestess stays in the spell's vicinity.[104]

Notable members

Main article: Category:Sisterhood of Elune
The statue of Haidene, the Mother Moon's first high priestess.
Name Role(s) Status
Alliance  Alathea Priest trainer in the Temple of the Moon. Deceased
Alliance  Aquinne Novice killed during the Burning of Teldrassil. Deceased
Alliance  Astarii Starseeker Priestess and a close friend of Queen Mia Greymane. Deceased
Alliance  Belysra Starbreeze Priestess who created the Scythe of Elune. Alive
Alliance  Felore Moonray Priestess and Alliance leader in the Battle for Ashenvale. Killable
Alliance  Lasara Moon Priestess and quartermaster for Darnassus. Alive
Alliance  Maestra Moon Priestess in charge of Maestra's Post. Alive
Alliance  Shiromar Scarab Lord and veteran of the War of the Shifting Sands. Unknown
Neutral  Siralen Queen Azshara's personal high priestess of Vashj'ir. Unknown
Alliance  Therdre Priestess and Seer of the Past in Bel'ameth. Alive
Former members
Name Current role(s) Status
Alliance  Maiev Shadowsong Leader and founder of the Watchers. Alive
Alliance  Shalasyr Wife of Jarod Shadowsong, once a novice. Deceased
Alliance  Shandris Feathermoon Leader of the Kaldorei. General of the Sentinels. Alive

Notes and trivia

Gallery

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See also

References

 
  1. ^ a b c The Demon Soul, chapter 9
  2. ^ Priestess Therdre
  3. ^ a b The Sundering, chapter 7, pg. 215
  4. ^ The Characters of Warcraft/Tyrande Whisperwind
  5. ^ a b Stormrage, chapter 2
  6. ^ a b The Sundering, chapter 17
  7. ^ A IconSmall NightElf Male.gifIconSmall NightElf Female.gif Priest [10] Returning Home
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i j The Warcraft Encyclopedia/Sisterhood of Elune
  9. ^ The Warcraft Encyclopedia/Elune
  10. ^ Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Game Manual, pg. 56
  11. ^ a b World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1, pg. 94
  12. ^ World of Warcraft: The Magazine Volume II Issue I
  13. ^ The Warcraft Encyclopedia/Night Elves
  14. ^ Stormrage, pg. 8
  15. ^ World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1, pg. 94 - 95
  16. ^ The Well of Eternity, pg. 56
  17. ^ Chamber of the Moon#Quotes
  18. ^ The Well of Eternity, chapter 9
  19. ^ The Sundering, pg. 53
  20. ^ World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1, pg. 95
  21. ^ Statue's description in the Quel'Dormir Gardens
  22. ^ The Warcraft Encyclopedia/Maiev Shadowsong
  23. ^ The Demon Soul, chapter 10
  24. ^ a b The Sundering, chapter 3
  25. ^ a b The Warcraft Encyclopedia/Tyrande Whisperwind
  26. ^ The Warcraft Encyclopedia/Sentinels
  27. ^ World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1, pg. 114
  28. ^ World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1, pg. 112
  29. ^ The Warcraft Encyclopedia/Watchers
  30. ^ Curse of the Worgen Issue 3
  31. ^  [The Sentinels and the Long Vigil]
  32. ^ World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1, pg. 145 - 146
  33. ^ Stormrage, chapter 1
  34. ^ Gwennyth Bly'Leggonde#Quotes
  35. ^ A [13] Washed Ashore
  36. ^ A [59] Guardians of the Altar
  37. ^ Priestess of the Moon (Ahn'Qiraj)
  38. ^ N [60R] The Nightmare Manifests
  39. ^ The War of the Shifting Sands
  40. ^ A [60 Daily] Repelling Invaders
  41. ^ A IconSmall Human Male.gifIconSmall Human Female.gif Priest [2] Meditation on the Light
  42. ^ A IconSmall Draenei Male.gifIconSmall Draenei Female.gif [1-30] An Alternative Alternative
  43. ^ A IconSmall Draenei Male.gifIconSmall Draenei Female.gif [1-30] Medicinal Purpose
  44. ^ 7th Legion Cleric
  45. ^ Stormrage, chapter 21
  46. ^ Stormrage, chapter 29
  47. ^ Stormrage, chapter 30
  48. ^ Ask CDev Answers - Round 2
  49. ^ A IconSmall NightElf Male.gifIconSmall NightElf Female.gif Priest [8-30D] Favored of Elune
  50. ^ Make Haste to the Cathedral
  51. ^ Meet with High Priestess Laurena
  52. ^ A Priest [20-30D] Twilight Scheming
  53. ^ A [5-30] In Aid of the Refugees
  54. ^ A [5-30] Power Over the Tides
  55. ^ 7th Legion Priest
  56. ^ Lion's Mooncaller
  57. ^ A [10-40] Shadowmoonwell
  58. ^ A [10-45] The Battle for Broken Shore
  59. ^ N Priest [10-45] The Light and the Void
  60. ^ N [10-45] Tears for Fears
  61. ^ N [10-45] The Fate of Val'sharah
  62. ^ Campaign Gathering the Dreamweavers: Celestine of the Harvest
  63. ^ H Rogue [45] Hiding In Plain Sight
  64. ^ Priestess of Elune (Legion)
  65. ^ Before the Storm, chapter 13
  66. ^ Elegy, pg. 8
  67. ^ A [110] A Looming Threat
  68. ^ A [110] From the Ashes...
  69. ^ H [110WQ] Staying Power
  70. ^ War Campaign Generic Ashenvale Pass
  71. ^ H [10-50WQ] The Blightest Touch
  72. ^ A [50] A New Hope
  73. ^ N [50WQ] The Drowned Oracles
  74. ^ World of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth: Kalimdor, pg. 76
  75. ^ A IconSmall NightElf Male.gifIconSmall NightElf Female.gif [50-80] Ancient Curses
  76. ^ A IconSmall NightElf Male.gifIconSmall NightElf Female.gif [50-80] A Grim Portent
  77. ^ A IconSmall NightElf Male.gifIconSmall NightElf Female.gif [50-80] The Clarion Call
  78. ^ Lore Book (Dragonflight)#Druids of the Flame
  79. ^ Seeds of Faith, pg. 10
  80. ^ Stormrage, chapter 4
  81. ^ Stormrage, chapter 27
  82. ^ The Warcraft Encyclopedia/Darnassian
  83. ^ A [1-10] Precious Waters
  84. ^ N [45] Homeward Bounding
  85. ^ N [45] Eminent Grow-main
  86. ^ A [10-40] Catching His Eye
  87. ^ A [10-40] Ominous Portents
  88. ^ World of Warcraft: The Dragonflight Codex, pg. 136
  89. ^ A IconSmall Human Male.gifIconSmall Human Female.gif Priest [20] Arcane Feedback
  90. ^ A IconSmall Human Male.gifIconSmall Human Female.gif Priest [10] Desperate Prayer
  91. ^ The Well of Eternity, pg. 110
  92. ^ A [52] Arcane Runes
  93. ^ Mount Journal entry for  [Swift Moonsaber]
  94. ^ World of Warcraft: Grimoire of the Shadowlands and Beyond, pg. 13
  95. ^  [Druid and Priest Statue Set]
  96. ^ War Crimes, chapter 3
  97. ^ Seeds of Faith, pg. 10-11
  98. ^ A IconSmall NightElf Male.gifIconSmall NightElf Female.gif Priest [4] Garments of the Moon
  99. ^ The Well of Eternity, chapter 4
  100. ^ The Demon Soul, chapter 4
  101. ^ A IconSmall NightElf Male.gifIconSmall NightElf Female.gif Priest [10] Stars of Elune
  102. ^ A IconSmall NightElf Male.gifIconSmall NightElf Female.gif Priest [20] Elune's Grace
  103. ^ A IconSmall NightElf Male.gifIconSmall NightElf Female.gif Priest [2] Meditation on Elune
  104. ^ Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Game Manual, pg. 56
  105. ^ N [45WQ] Language of the Lost