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| + | The '''Convocation of Silvermoon'''<ref name="TFoQ'T">[[The Founding of Quel'Thalas]]</ref><ref name="BofHb">''[[Blood of the Highborne]]''</ref> (also known as the '''Council of Silvermoon''')<ref name="TGoT">[[The Guardians of Tirisfal]]</ref><ref name="ToD" /> was the ruling power over [[Quel'Thalas (kingdom)|Quel'Thalas]]. Despite that, the [[Sunstrider]]s maintained a modicum of political power as the royal house.<ref name="TFoQ'T" /> |
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| ā | The '''Convocation of Silvermoon''' (a.k.a. '''Council of Silvermoon''' or '''Silver Circle''') was a ruling body of the [[high elf|high elven]] realm of [[Quel'Thalas]], along with the [[Sunstrider dynasty]]. Governing from the [[capital city]] of [[Silvermoon City]], the Council of Silvermoon was comprised of seven great high elf lords who each vowed to watch over and protect the lands from the [[Burning Legion]] and other threats. The Council of Silvermoon was wiped out when [[Arthas Menethil]] razed [[Silvermoon]] during the [[Third War]]. After the attack, the last remaining members of the council were [[Kael'thas Sunstrider]], who was in [[Dalaran]] during the attack, and [[Dar'Khan Drathir]], who betrayed Quel'Thalas to the [[Scourge]] in order to gain more power for himself. After returning to the devastated [[elven]] lands, Kael'thas never revived the Council of Silvermoon, but rather went on to become the sole ruler of the [[blood elves]]. |
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| + | The Convocation was comprised of seven of the greatest [[high elf]] lords.<ref name="TFoQ'T" /> |
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| + | *'''[[House of Salonar]]'''<ref>[https://twitter.com/Loreology/status/461929758784114688 Sean Copeland on Twitter]</ref> - Represented by [[Grand Magister]] [[Belo'vir]] during the [[Third War]].<ref name="BofHb"/><ref>[https://twitter.com/MickyNeilson/status/459133077529169920 Micky Neilson on Twitter]</ref> |
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| + | *During the [[Second War]], a mage [[Alleria Windrunner]] '''thought''' was named [[Dar'Khan]].<ref name="ToD">''[[Tides of Darkness]]''</ref> |
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| ā | Following the death of Kael'thas, it has been speculated whether Regent Lord [[Lor'themar Theron]] would restore the Convocation in place of an official ruler. To date, this has not occured, and Lor'themar has seemingly become the sole ruler of the Blood Elves. |
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| + | Over 3,000 years ago<ref>''[[Whispers]]'', pg. 5</ref> the [[Magocrats]] of [[Dalaran]] contacted the Council as demons started to appear in the streets of the magical city-state. After dispatching their mightiest wizards to the human lands to investigate, the Convocation's agents concluded that there were only a few [[demon]]s loose in the world; although, the [[Burning Legion|Legion]] itself would remain a dire threat so long as [[human]]s continued to wield the forces of magic.<ref name="TGoT"/> |
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| + | The elven lords entered into a secret pact with the [[Magocrats|Magocrat lords]], revealing them the history of ancient [[Kalimdor]] and the [[Burning Legion]]. Both groups decided to found [[Order of Tirisfal|an order]] that would fight a never-ending secret war against the invaders from the [[Nether]].<ref name="TGoT" /> |
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| + | The king and the Convocation convened to discuss the matter of the [[Old Horde]]'s invasion of Azeroth during the [[Second War]]. Given how far the invaders were from Quel'Thalas, they were hesitant to dedicate themselves to the conflict, believing the orcs sought only to conquer human lands. Regardless, the presence of [[Anduin Lothar]] (last of the [[Arathi tribe|Arathi]] bloodline) required homage from King Anasterian for the [[Troll Wars]] millennia before, and the king and the council authorized a token force to be sent to [[Hillsbrad]]. |
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| + | [[Alleria Windrunner]] confronted the council after returning from the south, hoping to convince them to mobilize the elves' full might. She met opposition from the Convocation, who claimed that the presence of [[Amani tribe|Amani]] in the Horde's ranks meant the orcs may even lead the trolls away from Quel'Thalas, and that even if an invasion was to occur, the invaders would never be able to overcome the [[runestone]]s. However, Alleria reported that the Amani had already mobilized and started attacking the elves, which provoked an angered reaction from Anasterian. The king ordered the high elf armies to be rallied and the Amani to be wiped out for good.<ref name="ToD"/> |
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| + | Most of the Convocation remained on [[Quel'Danas]] during the [[Scourge invasion of Quel'Thalas]]. When [[Ban'dinoriel]] (the great shield protecting [[Silvermoon City]]) was dispelled, Convocation member [[Grand Magister Belo'vir]], who was commanding Silvermoon's defense, immediately ordered the council to raise a barrier in its place, though word did not reach them in time: roughly half of the council had been individually murdered near the [[Sunwell Plateau]] by the treacherous [[Dar'Khan Drathir]] (who had long envied and despised the Convocation for their high place and, as he saw it, their refusal to share the power of the [[Sunwell]]), though the traitor noticed Belo'vir's absence. By murdering key members of the council who had the knowledge to stop him, Dar'Khan was able to hide what he had planned for the Sunwell, and bound its energies.<ref name="BofHb"/> |
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| + | The rest of the Convocation, bent on unraveling the mystery of the bound Sunwell, remained at the plateau while Belo'vir led an army of [[Mage|magi]], [[priest]]s, [[archer]]s and [[Elven ranger|rangers]] to combat the Scourge. The battle ended in disaster for the elves: King Anasterian, along with Belo'vir and a staggering 90% of their people, all fell to the Scourge's might. The surviving Convocation members were eventually driven away and wiped out by the Scourge, who proceeded to corrupt the Sunwell and raze the isle.<ref name="BofHb"/><ref>[https://twitter.com/MickyNeilson/status/546180955614883840 Micky Neilson on Twitter]</ref> |
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| + | The council ceased to rule over the kingdom after its devastation at the hands of the Scourge, as the [[Kael'thas|Sunstrider heir]] went on to become the sole leader of the Thalassian people; from then on, they would be known as the [[Blood elf|blood elves]]. |
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| ⚫ | An early [[Archaeology]] article stated that an "unknown council" based in Silvermoon was behind the recent revitalization of the [[Reliquary]].<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20120107025328/http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/cataclysm/features/archaeology.html Archived page]</ref> No information has been given since, but it has been speculated that this may be a sort of reincarnation of the Convocation. |
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Revision as of 13:21, 14 October 2021
The Convocation of Silvermoon[1][2] (also known as the Council of Silvermoon)[3][4] was the ruling power over Quel'Thalas. Despite that, the Sunstriders maintained a modicum of political power as the royal house.[1]
Membership
The Convocation was comprised of seven of the greatest high elf lords.[1]
- House of Salonar[5] - Represented by Grand Magister Belo'vir during the Third War.[2][6]
- During the Second War, a mage Alleria Windrunner thought was named Dar'Khan.[4]
History
The Guardians of Tirisfal
Over 3,000 years ago[7] the Magocrats of Dalaran contacted the Council as demons started to appear in the streets of the magical city-state. After dispatching their mightiest wizards to the human lands to investigate, the Convocation's agents concluded that there were only a few demons loose in the world; although, the Legion itself would remain a dire threat so long as humans continued to wield the forces of magic.[3]
The elven lords entered into a secret pact with the Magocrat lords, revealing them the history of ancient Kalimdor and the Burning Legion. Both groups decided to found an order that would fight a never-ending secret war against the invaders from the Nether.[3]
Second War
The king and the Convocation convened to discuss the matter of the Old Horde's invasion of Azeroth during the Second War. Given how far the invaders were from Quel'Thalas, they were hesitant to dedicate themselves to the conflict, believing the orcs sought only to conquer human lands. Regardless, the presence of Anduin Lothar (last of the Arathi bloodline) required homage from King Anasterian for the Troll Wars millennia before, and the king and the council authorized a token force to be sent to Hillsbrad.
Alleria Windrunner confronted the council after returning from the south, hoping to convince them to mobilize the elves' full might. She met opposition from the Convocation, who claimed that the presence of Amani in the Horde's ranks meant the orcs may even lead the trolls away from Quel'Thalas, and that even if an invasion was to occur, the invaders would never be able to overcome the runestones. However, Alleria reported that the Amani had already mobilized and started attacking the elves, which provoked an angered reaction from Anasterian. The king ordered the high elf armies to be rallied and the Amani to be wiped out for good.[4]
Third War
Most of the Convocation remained on Quel'Danas during the Scourge invasion of Quel'Thalas. When Ban'dinoriel (the great shield protecting Silvermoon City) was dispelled, Convocation member Grand Magister Belo'vir, who was commanding Silvermoon's defense, immediately ordered the council to raise a barrier in its place, though word did not reach them in time: roughly half of the council had been individually murdered near the Sunwell Plateau by the treacherous Dar'Khan Drathir (who had long envied and despised the Convocation for their high place and, as he saw it, their refusal to share the power of the Sunwell), though the traitor noticed Belo'vir's absence. By murdering key members of the council who had the knowledge to stop him, Dar'Khan was able to hide what he had planned for the Sunwell, and bound its energies.[2]
The rest of the Convocation, bent on unraveling the mystery of the bound Sunwell, remained at the plateau while Belo'vir led an army of magi, priests, archers and rangers to combat the Scourge. The battle ended in disaster for the elves: King Anasterian, along with Belo'vir and a staggering 90% of their people, all fell to the Scourge's might. The surviving Convocation members were eventually driven away and wiped out by the Scourge, who proceeded to corrupt the Sunwell and raze the isle.[2][8]
The council ceased to rule over the kingdom after its devastation at the hands of the Scourge, as the Sunstrider heir went on to become the sole leader of the Thalassian people; from then on, they would be known as the blood elves.
Speculation
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An early Archaeology article stated that an "unknown council" based in Silvermoon was behind the recent revitalization of the Reliquary.[9] No information has been given since, but it has been speculated that this may be a sort of reincarnation of the Convocation.