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The '''night elves''' of [[Darnassus]] are one of the playable [[Alliance]] races in ''World of Warcraft''. Amongst the oldest races on Azeroth, this ancient people saw the world nearly sundered by their own reckless use of magic. Forsaking the primal magics of their past, the elves then went on to live harmoniously with nature. After thousands of years in isolation, the night elves eventually made contact with the younger races and found common goals alongside them, resulting in their Alliance with the races of men, dwarves, and gnomekind.
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The '''night elves''' of [[Darnassus]] are a faction of playable [[night elves]] in ''World of Warcraft''. They start in [[Shadowglen]], an area located inside the great tree [[Teldrassil]].
  
   
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They start in [[Shadowglen]], an area located inside the great tree [[Teldrassil]]. The elven capital was Darnassus, where their High Priestess [[Tyrande Whisperwind]] and her husband [[Malfurion Stormrage]] led their people. After the great boughs of their home were [[War of the Thorns|burned down by the Horde]], however, night elves canonically have no main base of operations. The night elves has long rode the mighty [[nightsaber]], and their racial language is [[Darnassian (language)|Darnassian]]. The [[Common (language)|Common]] tongue is a secondary language they share with their allies.
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For the [[Alliance]], the [[druid]] class was exclusive to the night elves until the addition of the [[Worgen (playable)|Worgen]] in [[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm]] expansion.
  
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For the [[Alliance]], the [[druid]] class was exclusive to the night elves until the addition of the [[Worgen (playable)|Worgen]] in [[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm|''Cataclysm'']].
   
 
==Background==
  
==Background==
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{{main|Night elf#History}}
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[[File:NightElfCrest.jpg|thumb|left|The Icon of Wisdom]]
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===Creation screen description===
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:''Ten thousand years ago, the night elves founded [[Kaldorei Empire|a vast empire]], but their reckless use of primal magic brought them to ruin. In grief, they withdrew to the forests and remained isolated there until the return of their ancient enemy, the [[Burning Legion]]. With no other choice, the night elves emerged at last from their seclusion to fight for their place in the new world.''<ref>''[[World of Warcraft: Classic]]'' race description</ref>
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''After years of imprisonment within the Emerald Nightmare, Archdruid Malfurion Stormrage has finally returned to the mortal world. Reunited with his love, Tyrande Whisperwind, Malfurion endeavors now to heal the corrupted world tree, Teldrassil, and rejuvenate the spirit of the night elf people. Yet, as the Great Cataclysm shakes the boughs of their colossal tree, the night elves brace themselves against the coming storm. As war and destruction close in from all sides, is falls to night elves like you to stand strong and protect the enduring legacy of your people.''
  
   
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====Classic guide====
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''An ancient and mystical race, the once-immortal Night Elves have had a hand in shaping centuries of Azeroth's history. They are bound inextricably to the natural forces around them and live a self-sufficient, reclusive lifestyle.''<ref>[https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/news/23317716/taking-your-first-steps-in-world-of-warcraft-classic Taking Your First Steps in World of Warcraft Classic]</ref>
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===Classic opening cuscene===
 
''For ten thousand years, the immortal night elves cultivated a druidic society within the shadowed recesses of [[Ashenvale]] Forest. Yet recently, the catastrophic invasion of the [[Burning Legion]] shattered the tranquility of their ancient civilization. Led by the Arch-Druid [[Malfurion Stormrage]] and the Priestess [[Tyrande Whisperwind]], the mighty night elves rose to challenge the demonic onslaught. Though victorious, the night elves were forced to sacrifice their cherished immortality and watch their beloved forests burn. Seeking to regain their immortality, a number of wayward druids conspired to plant a special tree that would reestablish a link between their spirits and the eternal world. Despite Malfurion's warning that nature would never bless such a selfish act. The druids planted the great tree, [[Teldrassil]], off the stormy coasts of northern [[Kalimdor]]. Among the twilight boughs of the colossal tree, the wondrous city of [[Darnassus]] took root. However, the great tree was not consecrated with nature's blessing and soon fell prey to the corruption of the Burning Legion. Now the wildlife and even the limbs of the great tree itself are tainted by a growing darkness. It is your sworn duty to defend Darnassus and the wild children of nature against the Legionā€™s encroaching corruption.''
  
''For ten thousand years, the immortal night elves cultivated a druidic society within the shadowed recesses of [[Ashenvale]] Forest. Yet recently, the catastrophic invasion of the [[Burning Legion]] shattered the tranquility of their ancient civilization. Led by the Arch-Druid [[Malfurion Stormrage]] and the Priestess [[Tyrande Whisperwind]], the mighty night elves rose to challenge the demonic onslaught. Though victorious, the night elves were forced to sacrifice their cherished immortality and watch their beloved forests burn. Seeking to regain their immortality, a number of wayward druids conspired to plant a special tree that would reestablish a link between their spirits and the eternal world. Despite Malfurion's warning that nature would never bless such a selfish act. The druids planted the great tree, [[Teldrassil]], off the stormy coasts of northern [[Kalimdor]]. Among the twilight boughs of the colossal tree, the wondrous city of [[Darnassus]] took root. However, the great tree was not consecrated with nature's blessing and soon fell prey to the corruption of the Burning Legion. Now the wildlife and even the limbs of the great tree itself are tainted by a growing darkness. It is your sworn duty to defend Darnassus and the wild children of nature against the Legionā€™s encroaching corruption.''
   
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===Cataclysm opening cutscene===
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For ten thousand years, the immortal night elves cultivated a druidic society within the shadowed recesses of [[Ashenvale]] Forest. Then the catastrophic invasion of the [[Burning Legion]] shattered the tranquility of their ancient civilization. Led by the Arch-Druid [[Malfurion Stormrage]] and the Priestess [[Tyrande Whisperwind]], the mighty night elves rose to challenge the demonic onslaught. Aided by the newly arrived [[orcs]] and [[humans]], the night elves succeeded in halting the Legionā€™s advance and defeating its master, the demonlord [[Archimonde]]. Though victorious, the night elves were forced to sacrifice their cherished immortality and watch their beloved forests burn.
  
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''After years of imprisonment within the Emerald Nightmare, Archdruid Malfurion Stormrage has finally returned to the mortal world. Reunited with his love, Tyrande Whisperwind, Malfurion endeavors now to heal the corrupted world tree, Teldrassil, and rejuvenate the spirit of the night elf people. Yet, as the Great Cataclysm shakes the boughs of their colossal tree, the night elves brace themselves against the coming storm. As war and destruction close in from all sides, is falls to night elves like you to stand strong and protect the enduring legacy of your people.''
   
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===History===
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In the aftermath of the horrific conflict, Malfurion and Tyrande helped their people rebuild their shattered villages. Slowly the night elves began to adjust to their mortal existence. Such an adjustment was far from easy, and there were many night elves who could not adjust to the prospects of aging, disease, and frailty. Seeking to regain their immortality, a number of wayward druids conspired to plant a special tree that would reestablish a link between their spirits and the eternal world. When Malfurion heard about this plan, he warned that nature would never bless such a selfish act. Shortly thereafter, Malfurionā€™s spirit was somehow lost within the depths of the Emerald Dream. Though his
  
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For ten thousand years, the immortal night elves cultivated a druidic society within the shadowed recesses of [[Ashenvale]] Forest. Then the catastrophic invasion of the [[Burning Legion]] shattered the tranquility of their ancient civilization. Led by the Arch-Druid [[Malfurion Stormrage]] and the Priestess [[Tyrande Whisperwind]], the mighty night elves rose to challenge the demonic onslaught. Aided by the newly arrived [[orc]]s and [[human]]s, the night elves succeeded in halting the Legionā€™s advance and defeating its master, the demonlord [[Archimonde]]. Though victorious, the night elves were forced to sacrifice their cherished immortality and watch their beloved forests burn.
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fellow druids attempted to find his wandering spirit, only his body remained sleeping within his Barrow Den.
  
   
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In the aftermath of the horrific conflict, Malfurion and Tyrande helped their people rebuild their shattered villages. Slowly the night elves began to adjust to their mortal existence. Such an adjustment was far from easy, and there were many night elves who could not adjust to the prospects of aging, disease, and frailty. Seeking to regain their immortality, a number of wayward druids conspired to plant a special tree that would reestablish a link between their spirits and the eternal world. When Malfurion heard about this plan, he warned that nature would never bless such a selfish act. Shortly thereafter, Malfurionā€™s spirit was somehow lost within the depths of the Emerald Dream. Though his fellow druids attempted to find his wandering spirit, only his body remained sleeping within his Barrow Den.
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With Malfurion missing, [[Fandral Staghelm]] ā€“ the leader of those who wished to plant the new World Tree ā€“ became the new Arch- Druid. In no time at all, he and his fellow druids had forged ahead and planted the great tree, [[Teldrassil]], off the stormy coasts of northern [[Kalimdor]]. Under their care, the tree sprouted up above the clouds. Among the twilight boughs of the colossal tree, the wondrous city of [[Darnassus]] took root. However, the tree was not consecrated with nature's blessing and soon fell prey to the corruption of the Burning Legion. Now the wildlife and even the limbs of Teldrassil itself are tainted by a growing darkness.
 
   
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With Malfurion missing, [[Fandral Staghelm]] ā€“ the leader of those who wished to plant the new World Tree ā€“ became the new Archdruid. In no time at all, he and his fellow druids had forged ahead and planted the great tree, [[Teldrassil]], off the stormy coasts of northern [[Kalimdor]]. Under their care, the tree sprouted up above the clouds. Among the twilight boughs of the colossal tree, the wondrous city of [[Darnassus]] took root. However, the tree was not consecrated with nature's blessing and soon fell prey to the corruption of the Burning Legion. Now the wildlife and even the limbs of Teldrassil itself are tainted by a growing darkness.
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It is your sworn duty to defend Darnassus and the wild children of nature against the Legionā€™s encroaching corruption.<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[World of Warcraft]] manual |pages=177}}</ref>
  
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It is your sworn duty to defend Darnassus and the wild children of nature against the Legion's encroaching corruption.<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[World of Warcraft]] manual |pages=177}}</ref>
   
 
==Character==
  
==Character==
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[[Image:NightElfHuntress.jpg|thumb|A Night Elf Huntress]]
  
   
 
===Starting attributes===
  
===Starting attributes===
 
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*Death Knight class is available since the release of the ''[[World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King]]'' expansion.
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*Monk class is available since the release of the ''[[World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria]]'' expansion.
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*Demon Hunter class is available since the release of the ''[[World of Warcraft: Legion]]'' expansion.
   
 
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Surprise is at the heart of kaldorei battle tactics. A typical attack consists of a group of [[Sentinels]] staying hidden, melding with the shadows around them, making a rapid strike, and then disappearing before the enemy can respond. This [[Elusiveness]] makes [[rogues]] and [[Druids of the Claw]] even more stealthy than their counterparts of other races. When an enemy does strike at a night elf they will find that her natural reflexes and [[Quickness]] make her difficult to hit.
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Surprise is at the heart of kaldorei battle tactics. A typical attack consists of a group of [[Sentinels]] staying hidden, melding with the shadows around them, making a rapid strike, and then disappearing before the enemy can respond. This [[Elusiveness]] makes [[rogue]]s and [[Druids of the Claw]] even more stealthy than their counterparts of other races. When an enemy does strike at a night elf they will find that her natural reflexes and [[Quickness]] make her difficult to hit.
   
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Night elves live alongside nature rather than pushing it away. This way of life gives them a slight resistance to the elements and to chemical attacks like poisons.
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Night elves live alongside nature rather than pushing it away. This way of life gives them a slight resistance to the elements and to chemical attacks like poisons.
   
 
[[Wisp]] Spirits wander the forests of Kalimdor and sometimes aid the night elves in construction and gathering. According to legend, these forest lights are the ghosts of dead kaldorei.
  
[[Wisp]] Spirits wander the forests of Kalimdor and sometimes aid the night elves in construction and gathering. According to legend, these forest lights are the ghosts of dead kaldorei.
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==Quotes==
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{{Main|Jokes#Night elf male|Jokes#Night elf female}}
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{{Main|Flirt#Night elf male|Flirt#Night elf female}}
   
 
==Videos==
  
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*{{#vlink:GeksIf6n3BI|The previous opening cinematic from the beginning}}
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*{{Patch 8.1.0|note=[[In Teldrassil's Shadow|Unlockable]] new skin color customization option with black eyes added.}}
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*{{Patch 7.0.3|note=Night Elves now have access to the [[demon hunter]] class.}}
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*{{Patch 5.0.4|note=Night Elves now have access to the [[monk]] class.}}
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*{{Patch 4.0.3a|note=Night Elves now have access to the [[mage]] class.}}
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==References==
  
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Core races
Allied races
This article is about the playable race. For the night elf lore, see Night elf. For the in-game faction, see Darnassus (faction).
AllianceNight elves
NightElfHuntress
Character classes Druid, Hunter, Priest, Rogue, Warrior, Wrath-Logo-Small Death knight, Cataclysm Mage, Mists of Pandaria Monk, Legion Demon hunter
Main language Darnassian
Secondary language Common
Starting zone Shadowglen, Teldrassil
Shadowlands Exile's Reach
Racial leader IconSmall TyrandeNight Tyrande Whisperwind
IconSmall Malfurion Malfurion Stormrage
Capital Darnassus ā€ 
Racial mount IconSmall Saber Nightsaber

The night elves of Darnassus are one of the playable Alliance races in World of Warcraft. Amongst the oldest races on Azeroth, this ancient people saw the world nearly sundered by their own reckless use of magic. Forsaking the primal magics of their past, the elves then went on to live harmoniously with nature. After thousands of years in isolation, the night elves eventually made contact with the younger races and found common goals alongside them, resulting in their Alliance with the races of men, dwarves, and gnomekind.

They start in Shadowglen, an area located inside the great tree Teldrassil. The elven capital was Darnassus, where their High Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind and her husband Malfurion Stormrage led their people. After the great boughs of their home were burned down by the Horde, however, night elves canonically have no main base of operations. The night elves has long rode the mighty nightsaber, and their racial language is Darnassian. The Common tongue is a secondary language they share with their allies.

For the Alliance, the druid class was exclusive to the night elves until the addition of the Worgen in Cataclysm.

Background

Main article: Night elf#History
Night Elf Crest

Icon of Wisdom

Creation screen description

Ten thousand years ago, the night elves founded a vast empire, but their reckless use of primal magic brought them to ruin. In grief, they withdrew to the forests and remained isolated there until the return of their ancient enemy, the Burning Legion. With no other choice, the night elves emerged at last from their seclusion to fight for their place in the new world.[1]

Classic guide

An ancient and mystical race, the once-immortal Night Elves have had a hand in shaping centuries of Azeroth's history. They are bound inextricably to the natural forces around them and live a self-sufficient, reclusive lifestyle.[2]

Classic opening cuscene

For ten thousand years, the immortal night elves cultivated a druidic society within the shadowed recesses of Ashenvale Forest. Yet recently, the catastrophic invasion of the Burning Legion shattered the tranquility of their ancient civilization. Led by the Arch-Druid Malfurion Stormrage and the Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind, the mighty night elves rose to challenge the demonic onslaught. Though victorious, the night elves were forced to sacrifice their cherished immortality and watch their beloved forests burn. Seeking to regain their immortality, a number of wayward druids conspired to plant a special tree that would reestablish a link between their spirits and the eternal world. Despite Malfurion's warning that nature would never bless such a selfish act. The druids planted the great tree, Teldrassil, off the stormy coasts of northern Kalimdor. Among the twilight boughs of the colossal tree, the wondrous city of Darnassus took root. However, the great tree was not consecrated with nature's blessing and soon fell prey to the corruption of the Burning Legion. Now the wildlife and even the limbs of the great tree itself are tainted by a growing darkness. It is your sworn duty to defend Darnassus and the wild children of nature against the Legionā€™s encroaching corruption.

Cataclysm opening cutscene

After years of imprisonment within the Emerald Nightmare, Archdruid Malfurion Stormrage has finally returned to the mortal world. Reunited with his love, Tyrande Whisperwind, Malfurion endeavors now to heal the corrupted world tree, Teldrassil, and rejuvenate the spirit of the night elf people. Yet, as the Great Cataclysm shakes the boughs of their colossal tree, the night elves brace themselves against the coming storm. As war and destruction close in from all sides, is falls to night elves like you to stand strong and protect the enduring legacy of your people.

History

For ten thousand years, the immortal night elves cultivated a druidic society within the shadowed recesses of Ashenvale Forest. Then the catastrophic invasion of the Burning Legion shattered the tranquility of their ancient civilization. Led by the Arch-Druid Malfurion Stormrage and the Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind, the mighty night elves rose to challenge the demonic onslaught. Aided by the newly arrived orcs and humans, the night elves succeeded in halting the Legionā€™s advance and defeating its master, the demonlord Archimonde. Though victorious, the night elves were forced to sacrifice their cherished immortality and watch their beloved forests burn.

In the aftermath of the horrific conflict, Malfurion and Tyrande helped their people rebuild their shattered villages. Slowly the night elves began to adjust to their mortal existence. Such an adjustment was far from easy, and there were many night elves who could not adjust to the prospects of aging, disease, and frailty. Seeking to regain their immortality, a number of wayward druids conspired to plant a special tree that would reestablish a link between their spirits and the eternal world. When Malfurion heard about this plan, he warned that nature would never bless such a selfish act. Shortly thereafter, Malfurionā€™s spirit was somehow lost within the depths of the Emerald Dream. Though his fellow druids attempted to find his wandering spirit, only his body remained sleeping within his Barrow Den.

With Malfurion missing, Fandral Staghelm ā€“ the leader of those who wished to plant the new World Tree ā€“ became the new Archdruid. In no time at all, he and his fellow druids had forged ahead and planted the great tree, Teldrassil, off the stormy coasts of northern Kalimdor. Under their care, the tree sprouted up above the clouds. Among the twilight boughs of the colossal tree, the wondrous city of Darnassus took root. However, the tree was not consecrated with nature's blessing and soon fell prey to the corruption of the Burning Legion. Now the wildlife and even the limbs of Teldrassil itself are tainted by a growing darkness.

It is your sworn duty to defend Darnassus and the wild children of nature against the Legion's encroaching corruption.[3]

Character

Starting attributes

Base Druid Druid Hunter Hunter Priest Priest Rogue Rogue Warrior Warrior Death Knight Death knight Mage Mage Monk Monk Demon hunter Demon hunter
Strength 17 18 17 17 18 20 104 17 18 N/A
Agility 25 25 28 25 28 25 77 25 26 N/A
Stamina 19 19 20 19 20 21 99 19 20 N/A
Intellect 20 22 20 22 20 20 29 23 22 N/A
Spirit 20 22 21 23 20 20 42 22 20 N/A

Racial traits

Ability ambush [Shadowmeld] - instant - 2 min cooldown
Activate to slip into the shadows, reducing the chance for enemies to detect your presence. Lasts until cancelled or upon moving. Any threat is restored versus enemies still in combat upon cancellation of this effect.
Ability racial ultravision [Elusiveness] - passive (rogue/druid only)
Reduces the chance enemies have to detect you while shadowmelded.
Ability racial shadowmeld [Quickness] - passive
Increased your chance to dodge melee and ranged attacks by 2%, and increases your movement speed by 2%.
Spell nature wispsplode [Wisp Spirit] - passive
Transform into a wisp upon death, increasing speed by 75% (instead of 50%).
Spell holy elunesgrace [Touch of Elune] - passive
Increases your haste by 1% duing the night. Increases your Critical Strike by 1% during the day.
Spell nature spiritarmor [Nature Resistance] - passive
Reduces Nature damage taken by 1%.

Reasons for racial traits

Surprise is at the heart of kaldorei battle tactics. A typical attack consists of a group of Sentinels staying hidden, melding with the shadows around them, making a rapid strike, and then disappearing before the enemy can respond. This Ability racial ultravision [Elusiveness] makes rogues and Druids of the Claw even more stealthy than their counterparts of other races. When an enemy does strike at a night elf they will find that her natural reflexes and Ability racial shadowmeld [Quickness] make her difficult to hit.

Night elves live alongside nature rather than pushing it away. This way of life gives them a slight resistance to the elements and to chemical attacks like poisons.

Wisp Spirits wander the forests of Kalimdor and sometimes aid the night elves in construction and gathering. According to legend, these forest lights are the ghosts of dead kaldorei.

Quotes

Main articles: Jokes#Night elf male, Jokes#Night elf female
Main articles: Flirt#Night elf male, Flirt#Night elf female

Videos

Patch changes

References

 
  1. ^ World of Warcraft: Classic race description
  2. ^ Taking Your First Steps in World of Warcraft Classic
  3. ^ Blizzard Entertainment. World of Warcraft manual, 177. 

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