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| − | | faction = Alliance |
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| − | | type = Capital |
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| − | | ss = Darnassus_TCG.jpg |
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| − | | lpop = 15,000 |
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| − | | races = {{Race|Night Elf}}<br />{{Race|Highborne}}<br />{{Race|Worgen}}<br />{{Race|Human}}<br />{{Race|Cenarian}}<br />{{Race|Ancient}}<br />{{RaceIconExt|Wisp}} [[Wisp]] |
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| − | | government = Elected Council |
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| − | | rulers = {{NPC||Tyrande Whisperwind||High Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind|icon=Tyrande}}<br />{{NPC||Malfurion Stormrage||Arch-Druid Malfurion Stormrage|icon=Malfurion}} |
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| − | | languages = [[Darnassian]], [[Common (language)|Common]] |
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| − | | faiths = [[Elune]], [[Ancients]], [[Druidism]], [[Light|Holy Light]] |
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| − | | resources = [[Gold]], [[Hunting]], [[Timber]] |
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| − | | affiliation = [[Alliance]] |
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| − | | loc = Western [[Teldrassil]] |
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| − | | source = ''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', 21-2 |
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| − | '''Darnassus''' (aka '''Darnassus City''')<ref>''[[World of Warcraft]]'' manual, 177-8.</ref> is the [[Capital|capital city]] of the [[Night elf|night elves]] of the [[Alliance]]. The high priestess, {{npc||Tyrande Whisperwind}}, resides in the [[Temple of the Moon]], surrounded by other [[sisters of Elune]] and [[Arch-Druid]] [[Malfurion Stormrage]]. |
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| − | ==Background== |
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| − | Darnassus is the greatest city of the night elves, housing the leaders of both the druids and the faithful of Elune. It is carefully guarded by Sentinels, ancient protectors, and ancients of war. The city is formidable in spite of the peaceful natures of the night elves. In addition to the night elves, many guests and diplomats from elsewhere reside here, such as groups from the [[Explorers' Guild]] and the [[Knights of the Silver Hand]], as well as a few representatives of the Horde negotiating peace treaties. The population here is almost entirely elven, and most of the night elves are tolerant of others. However, there is political strife between the druids and priests.<ref>''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', 21-2.</ref> |
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| − | The atmosphere inside the city is a quiet and somewhat a melancholic one. It does not have the feeling of confinement that one would feel in [[Stormwind City|Stormwind]] or [[Ironforge]], where the buildings are grouped close together. Darnassus is open to the sky, and the graceful bridges spanning the lake around which it is built set the buildings wide apart. The prime reason why the city's population is so low is that it is isolated: Teldrassil is a small island away from the main mass of Azeroth, and the only way to gain access from another continent is to fly or sail to [[Rut'theran Village]], a small settlement at the base of [[Teldrassil]], and from there step into the glowing portal to the city proper. This is a good thing, though. It is the elves' capital, and should therefore be serene and quiet, holding the mystic and melancholic elements of the night elves. |
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| − | == Defenses == |
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| + | | class=title rowspan=3 | {{classIcon|druid}} '''[[Druid set|Druid]]''' || {{set|Vengeful Gladiator's Sanctuary}} || Feral |
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| − | [[File:DarnSkyPic.jpg|thumb|Darnassus From the Air]] |
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| − | Anyone, from a brand-new level one, to an aged level eighty, shouldn't feel safe in Darnassus — arguably it is the unsafest haven for the Alliance in the game. The defenses are spread out due to the water that surrounds a town. A death knight with Path of Frost can easily get a whole raid in the water and to the temple, passing all guards. The Ancients would be nice guards, but most stand next to the wrong entrance, as the horde only come from the portal near the bank. However, Darnassus does boast the traditional level 75 sentinel guards in most locations, and some elite hunters prowl the city on impressive [[Nightsaber|catlike mounts]]. However, the city is almost completely abandoned of high levels (going to places like [[Dalaran]] or Ironforge) and most low levels normally travel to Stormwind. |
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| + | | {{set|Vengeful Gladiator's Wildhide}} || Balance |
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| + | | {{set|Vengeful Gladiator's Refuge}} || Restoration |
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| − | The entrance is tricky for the Horde to get to. The only connection from Darnassus to the world outside Teldrassil is through the portal from Rut'theran, and thus any Horde attacks will have to come from that direction. If they overwhelm the defenses at Rut'theran Village, they will face the bottleneck of the portal. Not only are four guards surrounding it at all times, but the portal is located just next to the Darnassus [[Bank]]. However, due to [[Astranaar]] being under constant attack on most servers, normally players don't heed the warnings of an advance. Unless you're on an RP server, most really don't care about what happens to Darnassus. Though some people do like this city and manage to defend it, the Horde can easily raid it with enough players even during peak hours. |
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| + | | class=title | {{classIcon|hunter}} '''[[Hunter set|Hunter]]''' || {{set|Vengeful Gladiator's Pursuit}} || |
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| − | There is a second route into Darnassus for sufficiently devious Horde players. By using an elixir of Water Walking, a Horde player with a fast land mount can cross from [[Darkshore]] to the outskirts of the great island tree where Darnassus is located. By running up the tree, then jumping off onto one of the lower roots, the toon will die and be brought to the graveyard inside the tree. By accepting local resurrection and waiting out the resurrection sickness, the Horde toon can gain access to the island and all its territories without encountering any guards at all. |
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| + | | class=title | {{classIcon|Mage}} '''[[Mage set|Mage]]''' || {{set|Vengeful Gladiator's Regalia}} || |
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| − | == History == |
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| + | | class=title rowspan=3 | {{classIcon|Paladin}} '''[[Paladin set|Paladin]]''' || {{set|Vengeful Gladiator's Aegis}} || Spell Damage |
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| − | [[File:WorldMap-Darnassus.jpg|thumb|250px|Darnassus map]] |
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| + | | {{set|Vengeful Gladiator's Vindication}} || Retribution |
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| + | | {{set|Vengeful Gladiator's Redemption}} || Holy |
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| − | In the aftermath of the [[Third War]], the night elves had 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 [[druid]]s conspired to plant a special tree that would reestablish a link between their spirits and the eternal world. |
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| + | | class=title rowspan=2 | {{classIcon|Priest}} '''[[Priest set|Priest]]''' || {{set|Vengeful Gladiator's Raiment}} || Shadow |
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| + | | {{set|Vengeful Gladiator's Investiture}} || Holy |
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| − | With {{npc||Malfurion Stormrage|Malfurion}} missing, [[Fandral Staghelm]] — the leader of those who wished to plant the new [[World Tree]] - 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 are tainted by a growing darkness. |
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| + | | class=title | {{classIcon|Rogue}} '''[[Rogue set|Rogue]]''' || {{set|Vengeful Gladiator's Vestments}} || |
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| − | Recently, Malfurion returned from the Emerald Dream and helped imprison Fandral, who, as it turned out, had been turned insane by Lord [[Xavius]] and responsible for the corruption of Teldrassil. Arch-Druid Stormrage now stands in the Temple of the Moon alongside his beloved. |
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| + | | class=title rowspan=3 | {{classIcon|Shaman}} '''[[Shaman set|Shaman]]''' || {{set|Vengeful Gladiator's Earthshaker}} || Enhancement |
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| + | | {{set|Vengeful Gladiator's Thunderfist}} || Elemental |
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| + | | {{set|Vengeful Gladiator's Wartide}} || Restoration |
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| − | == Terraces == |
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| + | | class=title rowspan=2 | {{classIcon|Warlock}} '''[[Warlock set|Warlock]]''' || {{set|Vengeful Gladiator's Dreadgear}} || Affliction |
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| − | '''Darnassus''' is arranged in a few terraces on the north, east and southern sides of a central lake area. |
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| − | * '''[[Warrior's Terrace]]''' (area beyond and including the city gate) |
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| + | | class=title | {{classIcon|Warrior}} '''[[Warrior set|Warrior]]''' || {{set|Vengeful Gladiator's Battlegear}} || |
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| − | * '''[[The Temple Gardens]]''' (west over causeway from Warrior's Terrace) |
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| − | * '''[[Craftsmen's Terrace]]''' (north of Warrior's Terrace) |
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| − | * '''[[Tradesmen's Terrace]]''' (south of Warrior's Terrace) |
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| − | * '''[[Temple of the Moon|The Temple of the Moon]]''' (south over causeway from Temple Gardens) |
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| − | * '''[[Cenarion Enclave]]''' (west of Craftsmen's Terrace) |
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| − | * '''[[Howling Oak|The Howling Oak]]''' (north between Cenarion Enclave and Craftsmen's Terrace) |
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| − | == Notable characters == |
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| − | [[File:Temple of the Moon.jpg|thumb|The temple was rebuilt in Darnassus after the [[Battle of Mount Hyjal]].]] |
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| − | [[File:Haidene.jpg|thumb|left|[[Haidene]], first high priestess of Elune.]] |
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| − | {{main|Darnassus NPCs}} |
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| − | From her seat in the Temple of the Moon, the high priestess [[Tyrande Whisperwind]] rules with the support of her fellow [[Priestess of the moon|priestesses of the Moon]]. Next to her, her husband Arch-Druid [[Malfurion Stormrage]] presides over his druidic compatriots. Before the Cataclysm, Arch-Druid Fandral Staghelm led the druids and struggled to control Darnassus. For his corruption of [[Teldrassil]], he was eventually imprisoned in Moonglade. |
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| − | == |
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| + | *[[Vindicator's PvP rewards]] |
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| − | [[File:The Temple Gardens.jpg|thumb|The Darnassus Bank]] |
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| − | [[File:Craftsmen's Terrace.jpg|thumb|Craftsmen's Terrace]] |
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| − | [[File:Warriors terrace s.jpg|thumb|Warrior's Terrace]] |
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| − | * The '''[[Bough of the Eternals]]''' {{coords|40|42|Darnassus}}, which contains the '''[[bank]]''' of Darnassus. It is located on the central island of the Temple Gardens. |
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| − | * The '''[[portal]] to [[Rut'theran Village]]''' {{coords|30|41|Darnassus}}, west of the bank. The portal from Rut'theran Village is also usable by Horde characters, allowing Horde raids on the city. |
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| − | * The '''[[Temple of the Moon]]''' {{coords|39|76|Darnassus}}, home of the [[Sisters of Elune]], the high-priestess order of the Night Elves. This is where the leaders of the night elves, {{npc||Tyrande Whisperwind}} and {{npc||Malfurion Stormrage}}, can be found. |
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| − | * The '''[[Cenarion Enclave]]''' {{coords|36|14|Darnassus}}, containing druid and hunter trainers. |
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| − | * The '''[[Howling Oak]]''' {{coords|48|13|Darnassus}}, home of the [[Worgen (playable)|Gilnean worgen]] who have settled in Darnassus. |
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| − | * The '''[[Auction House]]''' {{coords|57|53|Darnassus}}, located in the Tradesman Terrace. |
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| − | * The '''[[inn]]''' {{coords|67|15|Darnassus}}, located in [[Craftsmen's Terrace]]. It is the second most eastern big building in the terrace. |
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| − | * Three '''[[mailbox]]es''': one outside the bank {{coords|41.7|42.0|Darnassus}}, one outside the auction house {{coords|59.7|55.1|Darnassus}}, and one outside the inn {{coords|67.1|16.5|Darnassus}}. |
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| − | * The '''[[forge]]''' {{coords|58|46|Darnassus}}, located in [[Warrior's Terrace]], next to Weapon Master {{npc||Ilyenia Moonfire}}. |
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| − | ==Travel connections== |
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| − | ===Portal=== |
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| − | ; {{Alliance}} [[Exodar|The Exodar]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| − | ; {{Alliance Icon Small}} [[Rut'theran Village]] |
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| − | ===Flight=== |
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| − | ; {{Alliance Icon Small}} [[Dolanaar]] |
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| − | ; {{Alliance Icon Small}} [[Rut'theran Village]] |
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| − | == Faction == |
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| − | Known Faction related bonuses: |
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| − | * The standard vendor discounts of 5%, 10%, 15%, or 20% (depending on standing). |
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| − | * At Exalted you can purchase a [[saber]] [[mount]] (not limited to night elves!). |
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| − | == Notes == |
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| − | * When [[Horde]] players attack Darnassus, Alliance players rarely will go to try and defend [[Tyrande Whisperwind]] because of the hassle it is to travel to Darnassus. |
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| − | ===Video=== |
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| − | <youtube>khxccpTTcWY</youtube> |
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| − | == Patches and hotfixes == |
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| − | * {{patch 4.0.3a|note=Fandral removed, Malfurion added. Now contains the [[Howling Oak]]. Flight path and reputation quartermaster added.}} |
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| − | * {{patch 3.2.0|note=One mailbox added.}} |
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| − | * {{Patch 2.4.0|note=One mailbox added.}} |
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| − | **Darnassus has been converted over to the new graveyard system. The system will place your character's spirit at the closest allowed graveyard in the zone. |
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| − | **An Alliance-only graveyard has been added at the eastern end of Darnassus. Alliance characters dying in Darnassus will use this new graveyard. Horde characters dying on Teldrassil will still only be able to use the graveyard at Dolanaar.}} |
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| − | * {{Patch 1.4.0|note=Patrolling scouts that can see through stealth and invisibility have been added to Darnassus.}} |
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| − | * {{Patch 1.3.0|note=Added a mailbox to the Darnassus Bank.|comment=The mailbox next to the inn was actually moved, rather than a new mailbox added.}} |
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| − | == External links == |
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| − | {{elink|type=wowus|link=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/basics/cities.html#darnassus}} |
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| − | {{elink|type=woweu|link=http://www.wow-europe.com/en/info/basics/cities.html#darnassus}} |
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Season 3 introduced the new personal rating system, which is a rating unique to each player in addition to their team rating.
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