Dalaran
View of Dalaran
The magocratic city-state of Dalaran (or Dalaran City) is located in the Eastern Kingdoms near the Lake of Lordamere on the Alterac Mountains shore. It is ruled by the assembly of mages known as the Kirin Tor, who are centered around the inner fortress called the Violet Citadel.
History
Dalaran was one of the seven kingdoms that emerged with the decline of the Arathi empire. Before its founding, most human magi lived in Strom, but they sought a place more suited to the extensive use and study of magic. With the help of the high elves, they founded Dalaran on a massive ley line to the north of the Alterac Mountains. Over time, more scholars of the arcane flocked to the city, and it became both a haven for magi and a central hub for arcane study. The magi of Dalaran took the roles of protectors, and shielded those who were non-magical with powerful wards and other protection spells on the extravagant nation.
However, the magi overused the arcane arts and were not protected by the dampening wards that races such as the high elves had constructed, thus they acted as a beacon for the Burning Legion. Demons ultimately slipped through gaps in reality, and they terrorized the locals until the ruling magi turned to the high elves for aid. Their magisters quickly realized what happened, and they advised that humanity would have to give up magic in order to subdue the threat completely—a sacrifice that many were unwilling to make. Instead, they proposed the selection of a mortal champion to fight against the Legion.
This Guardian would ultimately have access to the might of the most powerful magi of Dalaran, and would be a secret defense for the world. The elves agreed and, through founding the Order of Tirisfal, provided some guidance for the selection. At the same time, the magi of Dalaran began to organize themselves into a sect whose responsibility would be to catalog and research all human magic, who would become known as the Kirin Tor.
The Kirin Tor rose to become the city's ruling power, and the people there were happy and well protected. The Violet Citadel ultimately became the seat of power for the Kirin Tor, and it also housed many libraries, research chambers, testing rooms, classrooms, meeting alcoves, and bedrooms.
Second Troll Wars
Coming soon.
Inhabitants
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| Aethas Sunreaver | Archmage of the Kirin Tor, Member of the Council of Six, Leader of the Sunreavers | Alive |
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| Matron Alesso | Priestess of the Church of Dalaran | Alive |
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| Antonidas | Archmage of the Kirin Tor, Former Leader of the Council of Six | Deceased |
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| Dorothy Egan | Alive | |
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| Drenden | Archmage of the Kirin Tor, Former Member of the Council of Six | Deceased |
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| Edward Egan | Alive | |
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| Fialla Sweetberry | Hostess of One More Glass | Alive |
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| Galadin Windrunner | Student of the Kirin Tor | Alive |
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| Giramar Windrunner | Student of the Kirin Tor | Alive |
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| Jasper Fel | Alive | |
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| Kel'Thuzad | Archmage of the Kirin Tor, Former Member of the Council of Six, Chairman of Scholomance | Undead |
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| Khadgar | Archmage of the Kirin Tor, Leader of the Council of Six | Alive |
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| Krasus | Korialstrasz | Archmage of the Kirin Tor, Member of the Council of Six | Alive |
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| Archmage Modera | Archmage of the Kirin Tor, Member of the Council of Six | Alive |
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| Nikki the Gossip | Alive | |
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| Patricia Egan | Alive | |
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| Raluhi | Former Professor of the First Magic, Adviser to Remnii | Alive |
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| Rhonin Windrunner | Mage of the Kirin Tor | Alive |
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| Roderick | Server at One More Glass | Alive |
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| Sanzi | Barkeep of the Cantrips & Crows | Alive |
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| Talath Dawnsworn | Apprentice Goldsmith | Alive |
Areas
The Violet Citadel
Runeweaver Square
Runeweaver Square is a plaza at the center of Dalaran that was named after the archmage and member of the Council of Six, Ansirem Runeweaver. At its very center is a large fountain.
- Barbershop
- One More Glass - a small wine shop that also has a lovely selection of breads and various cheeses.
- The Wonderworks - a toy store that specializes in magical games and other such things.
- Hunter's Reach
- Magical Menagerie - a pet shop.
Magus Commerce Exchange
The Magus Commerce Exchange is the primary trade district in Dalaran.
- Agronomical Apothecary - an alchemy shop.
- All that Glitters Prospecting Co. - a mining shop.
- Cartier & Co. Fine Jewelry - a jewelry shop.
- First to Your Aid - a medical center.
- Forge of Fate - a small, open forge where miners, blacksmiths, and engineers can work to craft their goods.
- Legendary Leathers - a leatherworking shop.
- Like Clockwork - an engineering shop.
- Scribes' Sacellum - an inscription shop which has a peculiar quirk in that it looks much taller on the inside than on the outside.
- Simply Enchanting - an enchanting shop.
- Talismanic Textiles - a tailoring shop.
- Tanks for Everything - a blacksmithing shop.
The Eventide
The Eventide is a district of Dalaran that surrounds the Violet Citadel and serves as one of the primary housing districts. It is the nicest housing district in Dalaran, and it is the home of many of the wealthier inhabitants of the city.
| Subzones of the Alterac Mountains |
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| Alterac City • Dalaran • Lordamere Lake • Misty Shore • Strahnbrad |
