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An organization led by the most powerful human mages in the world. They founded the city of [[Dalaran]] as a place to study and teach the ways of magic.
 
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{{Infobox faction
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| name = Kirin Tor
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| image = Kirin Tor banner 6.jpg
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| caption = Kirin Tor banner
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| faction = Neutral
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| leader = [[The Council of Six]]
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*{{NPC||Khadgar|icon=Khadgar}}
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**{{NPC||Kalecgos||Kalec|icon=Kalec}}
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**{{NPC||Karlain|icon=Karlain}}
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**{{NPC||Modera|icon=Modera}}
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**{{NPC||Ansirem Runeweaver||Ansirem|icon=Ansirem}}
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**{{NPC||Vargoth|icon=Vargoth}}
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| races = {{Race|Human|notext}}{{Race|KulTiran|notext}} [[Human]]<br/> {{Race|HighElf}}<br/> {{Race|BloodElf}}<br/> {{Race|Half-elf}}<br/> {{Race|Gnome}}<br/> {{Race|Dwarf|notext}}{{Race|Dark Iron dwarf|notext}} [[Dwarf]]<br/> {{Race|NightElf|notext}}{{Race|Highborne|notext}} [[Night elf]]<br/> {{Race|Draenei}}<br/> {{Race|Worgen}}<br/> {{Race|Lightforged}}<br/> {{Race|Mechagon mechagnome}}<br/> {{Race|Pandaren}}<br/> {{Race|Orc}}<br/> {{Race|JungleTroll}}<br/> {{Race|Tauren}}<br/> {{Race|Goblin}}<br/> {{Race|Nightborne}}<br/> {{Race|ZandalariTroll}}<br/> {{Race|Vulpera}}
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| character = [[Mage]] (and [[Kirin Tor#Membership|various specializations]])
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| capital = [[Dalaran]]
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| capitals = [[Dalaran Crater]]
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| fcapitals = [[Ambermill]]<br/> [[Nethergarde Keep]]{{KIA}}
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| base = [[Camp Antonidas]], [[Rhonin's Shield]], [[Overlook (Stormwind)|The Overlook]],<ref>[[Everbloom]] map name</ref> [[Violet Rise]], [[Amber Ledge]], [[Transitus Shield]]
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| fbase = [[Violet Stand]], [[Khadgar's Tower]], [[Violet Bluff]], [[Kirin'Var Village]]{{KIA}}
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| theater = [[Azeroth]], [[Outland]]
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| ftheater = [[Argus]], {{Au|Draenor|Alternate Draenor}}
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| language = [[Common (language)|Common]], [[Thalassian]], Coded<ref>[[Remedy of Arugal]]</ref> and various other [[language]]s
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| members =
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*[[Violet Eye|The Violet Eye]]
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*[[Silver Covenant]]
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*[[Sunreavers]]
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*[[Kirin Tor Offensive]]
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| fmembers = [[Sorcerers' League]]{{KIA}},<br/> [[Mages' Guild]]{{KIA}}
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| affiliation = [[Dalaran (kingdom)|Magocracy of Dalaran]], [[Alliance]],<ref>[[What Had To Be Done]]</ref><ref>''[[Ultimate Visual Guide]]''</ref><ref>''[[Ultimate Visual Guide, Updated and Expanded]]''</ref> [[Tirisgarde]], [[Armies of Legionfall]]
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| faffiliation = [[Alliance of Lordaeron]]
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| quartermaster = {{RaceIcon|Human Male}} {{NPC||Archmage Alvareaux}}
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| status = Active
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| tabard = Tabard of the Kirin Tor.jpg
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}}
   
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The '''Kirin Tor''' (sometimes spelled '''Kirin-Tor'''<ref>[[The Fate of Dalaran]]</ref><ref>[[Touch of the Kirin-Tor]]</ref><ref>[[Spellbound Solium Band of the Kirin-Tor]]</ref> and '''Kirin'Tor'''),<ref>[[Polymorphic Rules & Regulations]]</ref> also known as the '''Wizard Council of Dalaran''',<ref name="A New Generation">[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Game Manual#A New Generation]]</ref> or the '''Magus Senate of Dalaran''',<ref>[[Contact from Dalaran]]</ref> is an elite cadre of the most powerful wizards in the known world,<ref name="BotH">''[[Blood of the Highborne]]''</ref> and the ruling conclave<ref name="DotD">''[[Day of the Dragon]]''</ref><ref name="W3Manual" /> of [[Mage|magi]] that leads the magical [[Dalaran (kingdom)|nation of Dalaran]], one of the seven [[human]] [[kingdom]]s. More specifically, they are governed by the [[Council of Six]].<ref name="DotD" /><ref>[[City Under Siege]]</ref> The Kirin Tor were members of the original [[Alliance of Lordaeron]], and have also upheld an alliance with [[Silvermoon City|Silvermoon]] for over 2,000 years,<ref name="Box">[[What's in the Box?]]</ref> with the Council of Six itself once included [[Quel'Thalas (kingdom)|Quel'Thalas]]' crown-prince [[Kael'thas Sunstrider]] and the [[blood elf]] [[Aethas Sunreaver]], its sovereignty causing most contemporary human and [[High elf|elven]] mages to bow before it.<ref name="W3Manual" />
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Some of the wisest and accomplished mages and wizards have come from the ranks of the Kirin Tor, including [[Antonidas]], [[Turalyon]], [[Jaina Proudmore]], [[Khadghar]], and [[Rhonin]].
 
   
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Once a secretive and selective [[Organization|order]] of magi that kept aloof from ordinary politics,<ref name="RotLK" /> it was also described as the most learned and puissant of the magical academies, guilds, and societies, advisors to the kings, teachers of the learned, and revealers of secrets.<ref>''[[The Last Guardian]]'', chapter 2</ref> The Kirin Tor has since become one of the foremost factions standing against the threats posed to [[Azeroth]]'s survival. Allied to the [[Alliance]], but remaining neutral in its conflict with the [[Horde]], they fought in recent years against the [[Scourge]], the [[blue dragonflight]], and the [[Iron Horde]], with [[Dalaran]] becoming a focal point of the campaign against the [[Burning Legion]] and serving as a neutral ground where the heroes of every kingdom could join together against their mutual foe.<ref>[[City Under Siege]]</ref>
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However, some mages of the Kirin Tor delved too deeply into necromancy, demonology, and other [[warlock]] magics. One of the most powerful, [[Kel'Thuzad]], left the Kirin Tor to open a rival school of necromancy: the [[Scholomance]]. There, he and his students created the [[Plague of Undeath]], which ravaged [[Azeroth]] and led to the rise of the undead [[Scourge]]. Kel'Thuzad himself became a powerful [[Lich]], and chief lieutenant to the [[Lich King]].
 
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The Kirin Tor became a reputation faction in ''[[World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King]]''.
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==History==
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[[File:Kirin Tor 64.png|thumb|left|The Crest of the Kirin Tor]]
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As [[Dalaran]] became the chief center of learning for magicians throughout the land, its [[Magocrats|Magocrat]] lords formed the Kirin Tor<ref name="TGoT">"[[The Guardians of Tirisfal]]"</ref><ref name="TFG">''[[The First Guardian]]''</ref> as a specialized sect that was charged with cataloging and researching every spell, artifact, and magic item known to mankind at the time.<ref>"[[The Seven Kingdoms]]"</ref> The [[Council of Six]] became the rulers of the Kirin Tor, and eventually replaced the Magocrats at the head of Dalaran.<ref>[[Mantle of the First Kirin Tor]]</ref>
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Approximately five hundred years prior to the opening of the [[Dark Portal]], the [[black dragon]] [[Sintharia]], former prime consort of [[Deathwing]], attempted to bring down the Kirin Tor with a curse that left all the wizards in the city unable to use their magic. Her scheme was foiled in part by [[Korialstrasz]], consort to [[Alexstrasza]], and when Sintharia was defeated, most believed her to be dead when her own magic had been turned on her.<ref>''[[Night of the Dragon]]'', chapter 11</ref>
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With [[Aegwynn]] distancing herself and giving birth to [[Medivh]], the [[Council of Tirisfal]] was without an official [[Guardian of Azeroth|Guardian]]. They called on the Kirin Tor's accomplished magi to keep watch and safeguard the world.<ref>{{Ref WoWCV1|115}}</ref> Likewise, at the Council's behest, the Kirin Tor sent agents to infiltrate [[Karazhan]] and spy on the young Medivh, taking parts in his parties in the magical tower. The spies, however, always left empty-handed - Medivh made sure of it.<ref>{{Ref WoWCV1|112}}</ref> The [[Violet Eye]], a secret sect founded by the Kirin Tor, was later assigned to keep an eye on Karazhan and to spy on the Guardian and his works.<ref>[[Contact from Dalaran]]</ref>
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Their members were present across all the [[Eastern Kingdoms]], notably in the [[Stormwind (kingdom)|Kingdom of Stormwind]], where [[Anduin Lothar]] was acquainted with the fellow wizards of the Kirin Tor in the realm.<ref>''[[Tides of Darkness]]'', pg. 26</ref>
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===During the First War===
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[[File:Grand Magus Antonidas HS.jpg|thumb|[[Antonidas|Archmage Antonidas]], leader of the Kirin Tor and Dalaran at the time of the [[Great Wars]].]]
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At the beginning of the [[First War]], the resurgence of [[Orc|strange green-skinned creatures]] who attacked human settlements in [[Azeroth (continent)|Azeroth]] had thoroughly occupied the attention of the Council of Tirisfal and the Kirin Tor. The appearance of creatures never seen on this world, corrupted by demonic energies, far outweighed their concerns about Medivh. However, the Council still wanted to work with the Guardian and convinced the Kirin Tor to send another apprentice to Karazhan. For years apprentices had presented themselves to Karazhan, some sent by the Kirin Tor, others willingly, but Medivh was a severe master, and the slightest mistake led to being expelled, most of them only stayed for one day, the others less than a week. At the request of the Council, and recently learning that Medivh wished for the first time to have an apprentice, they sent the young [[Khadgar]] who came to be worthy of being the Guardian's apprentice and spent several years studying with the latter.<ref>{{Ref WoWCV2|120}}</ref> Several mage instructors of the Kirin Tor saw an opportunity to gain new information and asked Khadgar to learn various information for them.<ref name="TLG">''[[The Last Guardian]]''</ref>
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Despite the war happening far away from them, the mages of the Kirin Tor still saw their fair share of troubles. Seven mages of the Violet Citadel died in mysterious circumstances, including [[Guzbah]] and archmage [[Arrexis]]. Besides Guzbah all of them were secretly members of the Council of Tirisfal.<ref name="TLG 9">''[[The Last Guardian]]'', chapter 9</ref>
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Some time after Medivh's death and the end of the war, Aegwynn gave [[:Aluneth]] to the Kirin Tor. The mages locked it in an [[Nexus Vault|enchanted vault]].<ref>[[Archive of the Tirisgarde#Aluneth, Greatstaff of Magna]]</ref>
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===During the Second War===
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Following the fall of [[Stormwind (kingdom)|Stormwind]] to the [[Old Horde|Orcish Horde]], the Kirin Tor was present during the [[Council of Seven Nations]], represented by the [[Antonidas|Archmage Antonidas]]. After heated debates, and [[Turalyon]]'s encouraging speech to unite them, Antonidas pledged the support of Dalaran with the [[Seven Kingdoms|other kingdoms]] to the newly formed [[Alliance of Lordaeron]].<ref>{{Ref WoWCV2|152}}</ref> [[Khadgar|Archmage Khadgar]] personally served as their liaison.<ref name="ToD"/>
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Among the mages that participated in the [[Second War]], some were the former students of the Conjurers of Azeroth who fell during the First War as they were unprepared for the rigors of warfare. Whether in their sanctum at the Violet Citadel in Dalaran or on the many battlefields of Lordaeron, the mages were resolute in their efforts to defend the people.<ref name="WII manual">[[Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness manual]]</ref>
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Though the [[Dark Portal]] was destroyed by Khadgar and his fellow magi in the aftermath of the Second War,<ref>{{Ref WoWCV2|174}}</ref> the Kirin Tor noticed that a rift remained that connected [[Azeroth]] and [[Draenor]] together. At the behest of Archmage [[Khadgar]], the construction of [[Nethergarde]] was funded after the [[Second War]] by the various kingdoms of the [[Alliance of Lordaeron]], and built by the [[Stonemasons Guild]] under the supervision of [[Edwin VanCleef]]. The archmages of the Kirin Tor, along with the help of [[Terenas Menethil II|King Terenas]], [[Thoras Trollbane]] and the young king of [[Stormwind (kingdom)|Stormwind]] [[Varian Wrynn]], convinced the members of the Alliance that the high costs involved with constructing the fortress were well worth it considering the dangers involved with a possible "second invasion".<ref name="WC2Manual">''[[Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal]]'' manual, ''[[Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal manual#The Aftermath of the Second War|The Aftermath of the Second War]]''</ref> The fortress was primarily staffed by members of the Kirin Tor,<ref name="WC2Manual" /> who were also tasked with stopping the spread of the [[Fel|taint]] that had [[Hellfire Peninsula|corrupted]] the orcish homelands and threatened to spread over all the continent. The magi managed to preserve the northern [[Swamp of Sorrows|swamps]] and the human realms beyond.<ref>''[[Beyond the Dark Portal]]'', chapter 2</ref>
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During the [[Invasion of Draenor|war]] that would follow between the [[Alliance of Lordaeron]] and [[Horde of Draenor]], [[Teron Gorefiend]] and his [[Death knight (Old Horde)|death knights]], aided by [[Deathwing]], found themselves able to successfully enter Dalaran's Arcane vault and steal the [[Eye of Dalaran]] from the Kirin Tor, a relic they crafted that could focus and amplify magical energies.<ref>{{Ref WoWCV2|182}}</ref> When Gorefiend shattered the containment wards placed around the artifact, he attracted the attention of one of the most powerful leaders in the Kirin Tor, the [[Archmage]] [[Antonidas]], who raced to investigate the source of the disturbance. He and a handful of magi battled the death knights in the vault, but the element of surprise was on the Horde's side, and one of the magi was killed before they escaped with the artifact. Antonidas gave chase for as long as he could, but once the death knights had reunited with the black dragons, they vanished into the skies. Antonidas would quickly inform Khadgar of the theft and, sometime after, the [[Alliance Expedition]] would journey to Draenor in order to put an end to the [[orc]] threat.<ref>{{Ref WoWCV2|188}}</ref>
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===Aftermath of the Second War===
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[[File:The Destruction of Dalaran cinematic.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|[[Dalaran]] before its destruction during the [[Third War]].]]
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Following the destruction of Draenor, the Kirin Tor studied the imprisoned orcs and their magics. The magi knew that elements of the Horde were still lurking throughout the Eastern Kingdoms. They wanted to learn as much as they could about their enemy in the event that another war broke out,<ref>{{Ref WoWCV2|198}}</ref> and later found out that the defeated orcs had fallen into a strange lethargy, suffering from a withdrawal of the demonic energies that they had become addicted to.<ref>''[[Arthas: Rise of the Lich King]]'', pg. 79</ref>
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For years, the Kirin Tor had watched [[Natalie Seline]], greatly troubled by her [[Shadow (magic)|dark teachings]]. After her death, they set out to scour her writings from history. Magi picked through the villages and cities Seline had traveled, gathering up every scroll and tome that she had penned. Her writings were then locked away in the Kirin Tor's vaults of Dalaran,<ref>''[[World of Warcraft: The Magazine Issue 4]]'', pg. 84</ref> hoping that would be the end of Seline's dangerous brand of magic. Yet despite their efforts, they could not bury the [[Cult of Forgotten Shadows|doctrine of balance]] she had preached.<ref>[[Word of the Conclave]]</ref>
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At some point, it came to Antonidas' attention that [[Kel'Thuzad]], another member of the [[Council of Six]], had begun to experiment with the arcane art of [[necromancy]]. As this threatened the safety and reputation of Dalaran, Antonidas and the other leaders of the Kirin Tor decided to put a stop to it. They had Kel'Thuzad's properties searched, and all items tainted by dark magic were confiscated and destroyed. Antonidas warned Kel'Thuzad that he would be stripped of his rank and holdings, and exiled from both Dalaran and Lordaeron, if he did not abandon that path. Kel'Thuzad chose to leave Dalaran and swore to serve the [[Lich King]].<ref name="Road to Damnation" />
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As a representative of the Kirin Tor and the Alliance of Lordaeron, Antonidas held the position as one of the four jurors during the [[Major trial|court]] of the paladin of the [[Knights of the Silver Hand|Silver Hand]] [[Tirion Fordring]] in [[Stratholme]]. Like the other judges, he was shocked when Tirion admitted his guilt, which led the paladin to his [[excommunication]] and his exile.<ref>''[[Of Blood and Honor]]''</ref>
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While the Alliance of Lordaeron was unaware of the [[Cult of the Damned|death cults]] forming in their lands before, the departure of [[Quel'Thalas (kingdom)|Quel'Thalas]] who stated that the humans' poor leadership had led to the burning of their forests during the [[Second War]],<ref>[[The Alliance Splinters]]</ref> alongside the [[Liberation of the internment camps|liberation of the orcs from]] [[internment camp]]s by [[Thrall]], led to the departure of Gilneas and Stromgarde from the Alliance.<ref>{{Ref WoWCV3|34}}</ref> However, several kingdoms made it known that they had no intention of letting the Alliance collapse, among them the nation of Dalaran.<ref>{{Ref WoWCV3|36}}</ref>
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At the time of the [[Third War]], most contemporary [[human]] and [[High elf|high elven]] mages bowed to the sovereignty of Dalaran and the Kirin Tor. Elven [[sorceress]]es served the Kirin Tor as its agents.<ref name="W3Manual" /> However, the city was noted for being politically aloof and secretive - magi of the Kirin Tor did not get involved in "ordinary" politics, and outsiders were rarely welcome in Dalaran, even visiting royalty.<ref name="RotLK" />
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===During the Third War===
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[[File:Warcraft III Reforged - Arthas and Archimonde.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|[[Arthas Menethil]] battling the forces of Dalaran while [[Kel'Thuzad]] summons the demon lord [[Archimonde]].]]
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Near the beginning of the [[Third War]], the Kirin Tor took notice of a [[Plague of Undeath|mysterious plague]] gripping the [[northlands]]. As such, their Ambassador to [[Terenas Menethil II|King Terenas Menethil II]] revealed that the Kirin Tor were prepared to place the villages under strict quarantine. However, the King declared that there would be no quarantine without proof of these claims as the people of Lordaeron had suffered enough.<ref>[[The Warning]]</ref> Suspecting that the plague was magical in nature, the Kirin Tor sent [[Jaina Proudmoore]] to investigate, accompanied by the [[paladin]] of the [[Knights of the Silver Hand|Silver Hand]] [[Arthas Menethil]] and his [[Falric|envoys]] sent by King Terenas to assist her.<ref>[[Jaina's Meeting]]</ref><ref>{{Ref WoWCV3|46}}</ref> The Kirin Tor eventually learned that their suspicions were not only correct but that [[Kel'Thuzad]], a former member of the organization, was responsible for spreading the plague.<ref>''[[Arthas: Rise of the Lich King]]'', pg. 137</ref>
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When the Third War began, some of the aspiring geniuses of the magocracy were allured by the dark arts and forsook their very souls, becoming [[necromancer]]s in service to the [[Scourge]].<ref>''[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]]'' manual, Undead Units, ''[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Game Manual#Necromancer|Necromancer]]''</ref> When King [[Terenas Menethil II]] was killed by [[Arthas Menethil|Arthas]] and [[Capital City]] fell, magi from Dalaran went to the ruined [[Lordaeron (kingdom)|kingdom of Lordaeron]] along with other Alliance soldiers to deal with the rampaging undead army, but soon found themselves overwhelmed.<ref>{{Ref WoWCV3|54}}</ref>
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Under the direction of the [[demon lord]] [[Archimonde]] who wished to come to Azeroth to begin his invasion, the undead Scourge, led by the [[death knight]] Arthas, prepared to invade Dalaran in order to claim the [[Book of Medivh]], protected by the Kirin Tor since a messenger from Khadgar brought them the artifact before he destroyed the Dark Portal from Draenor. The idea of ā€‹ā€‹using this artifact to open the way for demons was from the [[Lich King]], the latter knowing that it would be possible to access it with the help of the now resurrected lich Kel'Thuzad, who had been one of Dalaran's rulers.<ref>{{Ref WoWCV3|57}}</ref>
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With the Scourge approaching Dalaran, Archmage Antonidas and the Kirin Tor readied themselves for battle. They evacuated most of the city's civilians, leaving behind only a small resistance force. Though these defenders were few, they were some of the greatest magi in the world. Not only that, as Dalaran itself was a weapon, whose magic coursed through the streets, and arcane barriers blanketed the city. Many of these wards would destroy any undead that touched them.<ref>{{Ref WoWCV3|64}}</ref> In Dalaran, the Scourge met resistance every bit as formidable as that of Lordaeron or Quel'Thalas. Perhaps even more so. The Kirin Tor's magi battered the undead with barrage after barrage of arcane energy, wreaking havoc on the invaders. However, this frontal assault was nothing more than a diversion, while a small force of Scourge was led by Arthas in the city, accompanied by Kel'Thuzad and the [[dreadlord]] [[Tichondrius]]. They killed the [[wizard]]s maintaining the auras and arcane barriers, and met the Kirin Tor's leader Antonidas who faced them until his last breath,<ref>{{Ref WoWCV3|65}}</ref> before claiming the Book of Medivh.<ref>[[The Siege of Dalaran (WC3 Undead)]]</ref>
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While the Scourge prepared to summon Archimonde into the world, surviving wizards of the Kirin Tor had teleported in an army.<ref>''[[Arthas: Rise of the Lich King]]'', pg. 252</ref> As the Kirin Tor began their attack, Arthas ordered the Scourge to defend Kel'Thuzad at all costs; and despite their best efforts, the Kirin Tor failed in stopping the Scourge. Successfully summoned, Archimonde destroyed Dalaran completely, claiming its annihilation heralded the Legion's first strike against the mortal world.
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After the [[Siege of Dalaran|fall of Dalaran]], surviving agents of the Kirin Tor such as [[Jailor Kassan]] pledged their support to Grand Marshal [[Garithos]] and the [[Alliance resistance]]. The [[Blood elf|blood elves]], led by [[Council of Six]] member [[Kael'thas Sunstrider]], came to reside in Dalaran and fought in its defense; however, the elves came under Garithos' prejudice against their kind and were eventually imprisoned in the city's dungeons for consorting with the [[naga]], slated for execution. However, thanks to the timely arrival of [[Lady Vashj]], the blood elves were freed and eventually found their way to [[Outland]]. When the [[blood elf]] Prince [[Kael'thas]] was fleeing the dungeons, he found the ghosts of Antonidas and several of his kindred, and finally released them, allowing them peace after so many months.<ref>[[The Dungeons of Dalaran]]</ref>
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While elves such as [[Aethas Sunreaver]] would vouch for the Kirin Tor's innocence in these events, others like [[Rommath]] would accuse the organization of looking the other way.<ref name="In the Shadow of the Sun"/> What role the Kirin Tor had in this, if any, is largely unknown. They were, however, known to have partial control of the city.<ref>{{Ref WoWCV3|90}}</ref> The destruction of Dalaran was a massive blow to the Kirin Tor, leaving its surviving members scattered and its leadership in disarray,<ref>''[[The Well of Eternity]]'', pg. 5</ref> while some of them fought and were killed by the pets of [[Hakkar the Houndmaster]].<ref>''[[The Demon Soul]]''</ref>
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At some point, the Kirin Tor cleared the naga from the [[Tomb of Sargeras]] and sealed the place.<ref>''[[The Tomb of Sargeras]]'', pg. 13</ref>
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[[File:RhoninTCG.jpg|thumb|[[Rhonin|Archmage Rhonin]], who led the Kirin Tor in the reconstruction of Dalaran and during the [[Nexus War]].]]
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At some point, the surviving wizards of the Kirin Tor returned to the ruins of [[Dalaran]] and constructed a vast, magical dome around the heart of their city. Some believe it was for protection from the violence of these times, others say they merely wanted solitude, to study and plot. The shield was opaque and completely impenetrable by any known means warding off any new attack while the magi slowly regained their strength. The area and ruined outskirts of their city were patrolled by the wizards and their rock elemental minions,<ref>[[Dalaran Patrols]]</ref> but the dome was powerful enough to destroy creatures that venture too close. [[Archmage Ansirem Runeweaver]] was present among those who remained outside the dome.
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They sent [[Sorcerer Ashcrombe]] to [[Shadowfang Keep]] to check on [[Archmage Arugal]]'s progress against the undead, ignorant to the fact that the [[archmage]] had been driven mad with guilt over the fact that he summoned the [[worgen]] to [[Gilneas peninsula|Gilneas]].
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The Kirin Tor also have forces stationed in [[Ambermill]], [[Nethergarde Keep]], the [[Lordamere Internment Camp]] and parts of [[Silverpine Forest]]. Dalaran also has a strong presence in Outland. Dalaran's army is largely responsible for the survival of [[Alliance]] power in Silverpine; without the aid of the magi, the town of [[Pyrewood Village]] would have fallen to the Scourge long ago. The Kirin Tor were also not knowledgeable about the [[Forsaken]] at first, believing them to be just another clan of undead.<ref name="Belamoore's Research Journal">[[Belamoore's Research Journal]]</ref> The mages of Dalaran would eventually come into conflict with them, notably over the control of [[Ambermill]] in [[Silverpine Forest]].
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At some point, after the [[Scarlet Crusade]] failed to properly create a second [[Ashbringer]] in the form of [[Light's Wrath]], the elite magi of the Kirin Tor hid it away lest it unleash further deadly calamities.<ref>{{ref web|url=http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/19942704/|title=Legion: Priest Artifact Review|date=2015-10-23|pubisher=[[Blizzard Entertainment]]|author=[[Blizzard Entertainment]]|accessdate=2015-11-08}}</ref> Fearing its unbridled power, the Kirin Tor entrusted its safekeeping to the [[blue dragonflight]] in order to secure it away from the hands of men.<ref>[[The Light's Wrath]]</ref>
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[[File:Dalaran concept.jpg|thumb|[[Dalaran]], the greatest mage city in the world, floating above the skies of [[Crystalsong Forest]] in [[Northrend]].]]
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As [[Malygos]] intended to siphon from every source of arcane power on Azeroth and dispose of the energy where no mage could reach it, the magi of Azeroth quickly noticed that something was amiss. A few powerful magi of the Kirin Tor were sent out to investigate, and when they arrived at the [[Nexus]], they were confronted by Malygos himself who hid nothing from them. He told them that the use of the arcane had put the Burning Legion's eye on Azeroth, repeatedly, and that now the armies of the Horde and the Alliance were abusing those energies to settle their factional disputes. He showed the magi the damage that had already been done to Azeroth, and demanded that they join his cause. Some high-ranking magi of the Kirin Tor were swayed by his argument, and they pledged themselves to the blue dragonflight. Others were horrified and attempted to escape, but none succeeded, as they were killed to stop word from getting back to the Kirin Tor. The magi who joined Malygos soon became known as [[mage hunter]]s, dedicated to erasing all resistance to the blue dragonflight's new purpose.<ref>{{Ref WoWCV3|170}}</ref>
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During the [[War against the Lich King|Scourgewar]], after the fall of [[Naxxramas]], the Kirin Tor finally uncovered what was happening at the Nexus, where Malygos and his dragonflight were draining away Azeroth's arcane magic, redirecting all the [[ley line]]s towards the [[Nexus]], and killing anyone who dared to oppose them. Archmage Rhonin and the ranking members of the Kirin Tor were shocked to learn that some of their own had defected to the blue dragonflight's cause. The danger posed by Malygos and the [[Scourge]] was so great that the magi of Dalaran did something unprecedented: they pooled their power and teleported their entire city to the skies above [[Crystalsong Forest]] in Northrend,<ref>{{Ref WoWCV3|177}}</ref> leaving only a [[Dalaran Crater|crater]] in its place. From their new vantage point, the city subsequently served as a base of operations for many actions taken against the growing threat of the [[Lich King]], while the Kirin Tor engaged the [[Nexus War]] to stop Malygos's campaign, but progress was slow. The blue Dragon Aspect and his servants were too strong for even the great magi of Dalaran to contend with, and the presence of the Kirin Tor was indeed met with deep-seated revilement from the crazed Malygos, who made numerous attempts to destroy the city.<ref name="Mage">''[[Mage (manga)|Mage]]''</ref>
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In time, the Kirin Tor proclaimed themselves [[neutral]] in the conflict between the [[Horde]] and the [[Alliance]], and instead sought to help bridge the gaps between the two factions, starting with reaching out to [[Quel'Thalas (kingdom)|Quel'Thalas]] for magical support against Malygos.<ref name="In the Shadow of the Sun">''[[In the Shadow of the Sun]]''</ref> Consequently, the elven population of the Kirin Tor underwent something of a split: the portion of the elves who converted to the [[blood elven]] philosophy took up the name "the [[Sunreavers]]", named for their leader, [[Aethas Sunreaver]], the only non-human on the [[Council of Six]] who ensured the Horde a sanctuary within the city. Conversely, some [[high elven]] members opposed the notion of allowing the sin'dorei back into the Kirin Tor's ranks and formed the [[Silver Covenant]] to oppose it. Consequently, as base of operations, the Alliance was given the [[Silver Enclave]] which was the base of the Silver Covenant. Its leader, [[Vereesa Windrunner]], however, held no political sway within the city, thus leading to the blood elves officially being readmitted as members of the Kirin Tor.<ref name="ToW">''[[Jaina Proudmoore: Tides of War]]''</ref>
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The Kirin Tor then called upon the factions to aid them. The idea of diverting resources from the war against the Lich King did not sit well with [[Garrosh Hellscream]] or [[Bolvar Fordragon]], but both agreed that it was necessary, and joined the Kirin Tor in the Nexus War. [[Alexstrasza]] and her [[red dragonflight]] allied with the Kirin Tor to fight,<ref>''[[Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects]]'', chapter 2</ref> later joined by representatives of the other dragonflights who had also grown wary of Malygos. Together, they attempted to contact the Aspect of Magic and convince him to end his destructive crusade, but their efforts were met with open hostility. With the help of the [[Wyrmrest Accord]], an agreement between all the dragonflights, and both factions, the Kirin Tor assaulted the Nexus, and Malygos was ultimately killed before his vengeance could be fulfilled. The Kirin Tor then spent years reversing the damage done to Azeroth's ley lines, eventually restoring them to their former power.<ref>{{Ref WoWCV3|178}}</ref>
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When [[Brann Bronzebeard]] of the [[Explorers' League]] barely escaped from [[Ulduar]], he immediately notified Archmage Rhonin of the Kirin Tor that a [[Yogg-Saron|living nightmare]] was stirring within the forgotten stronghold. The leader of the Kirin Tor notified the Alliance and the Horde, hoping they would see fit to set aside their differences again, but it was a failure because of the recently disastrous [[battle of Angrathar the Wrathgate]].<ref>{{Ref WoWCV3|182}}</ref> Consequently, the Explorers' League and the Kirin Tor later implored [[Adventurer|members]] of the Horde and the Alliance to join them in the final assault on the stronghold, and since the request came from neutral parties, they agreed. The assault was more difficult than anyone imagined, but they managed to reach [[Yogg-Saron]]'s [[Prison of Yogg-Saron|prison chamber]] and defeat the [[Old God]].<ref>{{Ref WoWCV3|183}}</ref>
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At some point during the war, the Kirin Tor acquired the [[The Idle Crown of Anub'arak|crown of the nerubian king]] and put it aside for the [[nerubian]]s, whenever they decided to coronate a new one.<ref>[[Proof of Demise: Anub'arak]]</ref>
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===Interlude===
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During the [[War Against the Nightmare]], most of the mages of the Kirin Tor, including Rhonin, were trapped in their nightmares. [[Modera|Archmage Modera]] and her remaining comrades, however, were holding against the shadowy attackers, despite their exhaustion.<ref>''[[Stormrage]]''</ref>
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Between the [[Cataclysm (event)|Cataclysm]] and the discovery of [[Pandaria]], Dalaran and the Kirin Tor remained in Northrend.<ref>[http://blue.mmo-champion.com/topic/3364/dalaran-and-cataclysm MMO-Champion Blue Tracker - Dalaran and Cataclysm]</ref> At [[Dalaran Crater]], [[Archmage Ansirem Runeweaver]] left the region, while only [[Dalaran Worker|workers]] and [[Dalaran Summoner|summoners]] of the Kirin Tor remain at the crater, some of them discussing that the area was unstable. They are friendly with members of the [[Alliance]], but still hostile with those of the [[Horde]] following their conflict with the [[Forsaken]] who also conquered [[Ambermill]].
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When the nation was invited by the leadership of the Alliance to send a representative to their diplomatic meeting in [[Darnassus]], the Council declined, citing its desire to retain its neutrality and continue to help bridge the gaps between the Alliance and the Horde.<ref>''[[Wolfheart]]''</ref>
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===Tides of War===
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[[File:Jaina FX.jpg|thumb|[[Jaina Proudmoore|Archmage Jaina Proudmoore]], successor to Rhonin following the [[Attack on Theramore Isle]].]]
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Years later, as she learned of [[Garrosh Hellscream]]'s ambitions to conquer the whole of [[Kalimdor]], [[Jaina Proudmoore]] urged the Kirin Tor to support [[Theramore (nation)|Theramore]] against the [[Horde]] armies massing at [[Northwatch Hold]]. Despite their initial reluctance to involve the neutral Kirin Tor into a conflict, the council agreed to send mages to help defend the island nation. [[Aethas Sunreaver]] cast the decisive vote in support of Theramore, reasoning that to do nothing would be to implicitly support the Horde's expansionism.
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When [[Garrosh Hellscream]]'s true plan - to detonate a [[mana bomb]] over Theramore - was revealed, [[Rhonin]] sacrificed his life by teleporting Jaina and a few wounded defenders to safety. Rhonin pulled the bomb into the Theramore Tower, minimizing the damage caused by the explosion.
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In the aftermath, the Kirin Tor, while refusing to launch an attack on [[Orgrimmar]] in retaliation for Theramore's decimation, chose Jaina as Rhonin's replacement and as the new leader of the Council of Six and the Kirin Tor, with Kalecgos also joining the Kirin Tor.<ref name="ToD" /> Due to [[Thalen Songweaver]]'s betrayal at the defense of Theramore, the [[Sunreavers]]' credibility was damaged, though Aethas later denies responsibility and vowed to atone for Thalen's treachery. Soon afterward, many, if not nearly every member of the Kirin Tor who could come, attended the funeral ceremony for Rhonin, led by Jaina. It concluded as the mages and denizens sent small arcane orbs floating upwards.<ref name="ToW" />
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Kalec also joined the Kirin Tor and stayed in the city for a time, but he saw distrust from the other magi, so he often found excuses to be away.<ref name="DotA 1">''[[Dawn of the Aspects]]'', Part 1</ref>
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When Jaina Proudmoore discovered that the [[Sunreavers]] helped [[Garrosh Hellscream]] steal the [[Divine Bell]] by using Dalaran portals to infiltrate [[Darnassus]], she mobilized the Kirin Tor, [[Alliance]] forces, and the [[Silver Covenant]] to purge the Horde from Dalaran. Though Aethas Sunreaver claimed he knew nothing of Garrosh's scheme, Jaina nonetheless chose to incarcerate him and his Sunreavers after Aethas refused to order his people to leave the city peacefully. Those that surrendered were imprisoned in the [[Violet Hold]] while those that resisted were put to the sword, after which Jaina pledged the Kirin Tor to Varian's war cause, effectively bringing Dalaran back into the Alliance (for game purposes Dalaran remains unchanged after the questline is completed).
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The purge also put an end to Dalaran's alliance with [[Silvermoon City|Silvermoon]], which had stood for over 2,000 years.<ref name="Box" />
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Ignited by Jaina's fury, the [[Kirin Tor Offensive]] seek to seize [[Isle of Thunder|Thunder Isle]] and the treasures contained therein, in the interest of the [[Alliance]]. Composed of [[Silver Covenant]] [[High elf|high elves]] combined with war mages and warriors of the Kirin Tor. Their main goals are to prevent the [[Horde]] from obtaining powerful artifacts from [[Emperor Lei Shen]] and to also fight the coalition of [[Zandalari]] and [[mogu]] threatening [[Pandaria]].
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===Warlords of Draenor===
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The Kirin Tor's expedition into the {{Au|Draenor|alternate Draenor}} of thirty-five years ago was led by [[Khadgar]].<ref>[http://youtu.be/k4bTnXLupEc?t=9m44s Tom Chilton at BlizzCon 2013] "...to connect this world of Draenor of 35 years in the past..."</ref> While the Alliance-Horde expedition was mostly busy dealing with the [[Iron Horde]], Khadgar, feeling responsible for the release of {{Au|Gul'dan}} after the [[Assault on the Dark Portal]], leads agents of the Kirin Tor to track down the mad [[warlock]].
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Based at [[Zangarra]] in [[Talador]], the Kirin Tor were friendly with the Alliance adventurers, but remain neutral with the Horde adventurers, as Jaina Proudmoore has ordered that all outsiders to Dalaran - especially the Horde - are not allowed on Kirin Tor grounds. Despite this, Khadgar says that as he is a member of the Council, his friends - regardless of faction - are allowed in, and if Jaina has a problem with it she can take it up with him.<ref>[[Making Acquaintances]]</ref> When Jaina arrives on Draenor, she expresses distaste that Khadgar allows the Horde to work with him at Zangarra. Jaina says the rest of the Council of Six would not approve and that she certainly does not.
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A Kirin Tor expedition was also sent to [[Gorgrond]]. They asked the forces of [[Frostwall]] and [[Lunarfall]] to help them with the natives.<ref>[[Rustle in the Bushes]]</ref> They were responsible for maintaining a supply line between Draenor and [[Azeroth]], but their holdout within the [[Everbloom]], the [[Violet Bluff]], was overgrown by [[Primals]] and most of its population [[infested]]. This turn of events nearly ended in a disaster, when the [[genesaur]] [[Yalnu]] crossed the mage portal into the Kirin Tor overlook above [[Stormwind]], where he was stopped before he could muster his strength and infest the city or even worse.
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Another Kirin Tor force, led by [[Modera]], fights the forces of {{Au|Socrethar}} and the [[Sargerei]] at [[Socrethar's Rise]].
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Kirin Tor mages accompanied Khadgar to the {{Au|Hellfire Citadel}} and are seen at the entrance and at the site of the disabled Black Gate maintaining portals.
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[[File:Khadgar HS cropped.jpg|thumb|[[Khadgar|Archmage Khadgar]], actual leader of the Kirin Tor since the [[third invasion of the Burning Legion]].]]
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During the [[battle for the Broken Shore]], a squad of [[Kirin Tor Battle-Mage]]s led by [[Jaina Proudmoore]] fought alongside King [[Varian Wrynn]] and [[Genn Greymane]].
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After the disastrous battle, Jaina Proudmoore and the Kirin Tor moved the entire city to [[Deadwind Pass]] with a giant [[teleportation]] spell, in order to aid in the protection of the [[Eastern Kingdoms]],<ref>[[The Fallen Lion]]</ref> hovering over [[Karazhan]].<ref>Dalaran over Karazhan phases in after completing the Broken Shore scenario.</ref> In the town ruins outside of Karazhan, a few mages of the Kirin Tor could be seen fighting alongside the [[Violet Eye]] mages, holding off the [[demon]]ic reinforcements from reaching the gates of the [[Master's Cellar]]. At the same time, the local forces of Dalaran in [[Hillsbrad Foothills]] were trying to reconstruct the remaining ruins of the [[Dalaran Crater]], overseen by [[Archmage Cedric]].<ref>[[Chilled to the Core (quest)]]</ref>
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Later, Khadgar called for a vote to have the Horde return to Dalaran in order to have the Kirin Tor fight the [[Burning Legion]] at its utmost capability. Jaina was vehemently opposed, especially after the events of the [[Broken Shore]], but she was outvoted in the [[Council of Six]] with only [[Ansirem Runeweaver]] voting "no" alongside her. Jaina left Dalaran and the Kirin Tor in anger and Khadgar became the council's replacement leader.<ref>[[Calling of the Council]]</ref> When the council next assembled, [[Kalecgos]] was seen as the sixth in Jaina's place.<ref>[[Author! Author!]]</ref> The council later voted to allow [[Aethas Sunreaver]] back into Dalaran, although not as a member of the Six.<ref>[[The Frozen Flame]]</ref>
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After the [[Burning Legion]] had launched an attack on the city, the Council moved the city to the southern shores of the [[Broken Isles]] in close proximity to [[Azsuna]],<ref>[[In the Blink of an Eye]]</ref> so it would once again serve as a hub for Azeroth's heroes at the front lines in the renewed war against the Legion when countless forces pour from the Tomb of Sargeras.
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In order to fight the Burning Legion, the [[Tirisgarde]] was reformed by [[Meryl Felstorm]] and the [[Adventurer|Conjuror of the Tirisgarde]] in the [[Hall of the Guardian]]. Several members of the Kirin Tor, including members of the Council of Six,<ref>[[Champion: Archmage Modera]]</ref><ref>[[Champion: Archmage Vargoth]]</ref><ref>[[Champion: Archmage Kalec]]</ref> joined the ranks of the Tirisgarde. Some of the [[Magisters]] who studied amongst the Kirin Tor also joined the Tirisgarde, convinced and led by [[Esara Verrinde]].<ref name="EsaraVerrinde">[[Esara Verrinde#Gossip]]</ref> Later, the unified Tirisgarde managed to capture the [[dreadlord]] [[Kathra'natir]] in the [[Nightborne Soulstone]], now used to power a weapon defense system located in the tallest spire atop Dalaran's [[Violet Citadel]].<ref>[[Arming Dalaran]]</ref>
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Khadgar asked the [[Unseen Path]] for help against [[Hakkar the Houndmaster|Hakkar]] who had captured several Kirin Tor mages. The Archmage, [[Baron (NPC)|Baron]], and the Huntmaster found them in [[Meredil]] in [[Suramar]], but they were too late, the mages have just been fed to Hakkar's felhounds.<ref>[[Missing Mages]]</ref><ref>[[The Scent of Magic]]</ref>
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The Kirin Tor also participated in the [[Nightfallen rebellion]], and supported the [[Armies of Legionfall]] in the [[Assault on Broken Shore]] and further incursions on the island, while the Archmage [[Kesalon]] was sent to scour the Broken Isles for anomalies and arcane artifacts.
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Some mages of the Kirin Tor were present on [[Argus]] under the orders of the Conjuror of the Tirisgarde, Archmage Khadgar, and Aethas Sunreaver, in order to fight demons on the battlefield at [[Darkfall Ridge]], and protect the ''[[Vindicaar]]'' from Legion's attacks.
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After the [[Argus Campaign]], several Kirin Tor mages were seen among the gathered crowd at the memorial ceremony at [[Lion's Rest]] in [[Stormwind City]].
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[[File:Stormwind Portal Room - Dalaran.jpg|thumb|Portal to Dalaran in the [[Wizard's Sanctum]].]]
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During the [[Fourth War]], the Kirin Tor remained largely neutral and did not provide significant assistance to either side, although [[Anduin Wrynn|King Anduin Wrynn]] briefly attempted to reach them during the [[War of the Thorns]].<ref>''[[Elegy]]'' pgs. 36-37 - ''"Iā€™ll send a unit of [[Stormwind]] guards to assist with the evacuations in [[Howling Oak]] and wherever else in [[Darnassus]] they can. [[Archmage Malin]], get a message to [[Dalaran]]. Tell them the situation and ask if they would be willing to join us here in Stormwindā€”to get more refugees through portals."''</ref> Their leader [[Khadgar]] remained in [[Karazhan]] throughout the course of the Fourth War, and even after its conclusion.<ref>''[[World of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth: The Eastern Kingdoms]]''</ref>
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At some point, [[Kirin Tor Emissary|emissaries]] of the Kirin Tor settled in both [[portal room]]s of [[Stormwind (kingdom)|Stormwind]] and [[Orgrimmar]], offering access to a portal for the [[Broken Isles]]. Unlike the [[Pathfinder's Den]] of Orgrimmar, the recently renovated [[Wizard's Sanctum]] of [[Stormwind City]] was decorated with banners bearing the crest of the Kirin Tor, and one of their [[Kirin Tor Magus|magus]] maintained a portal for [[Stormshield]]. Some [[Arcane Golem (Stormwind City)|Arcane Golems]] also regularly patrolled the Sanctum, similar to the ones used by the Kirin Tor. This seems to indicate that the Kirin Tor was involved in the renovations, remaining an ally to the Alliance, while maintaining its neutrality with the Horde during the war.
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However, some were able to join the ranks of the Alliance during the war, notably the Quartermaster [[Tomas Riogain]] who replaced his tabard and was aboard the Alliance fleet who chased the remains of the Horde fleet sailing from [[Zandalar]] after the [[Battle of Dazar'alor (battle)|Battle of Dazar'alor]]. He managed to survive [[Queen Azshara]]'s trap and joined the survivors in [[Mezzamere]], regretting having left Dalaran.<ref>[[Tomas Riogain#Quotes]]</ref>
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Some [[Kirin Tor Keeper]]s also assisted [[Kalecgos]] in securing the [[Charged Scale of the Blue Aspect]] at the [[Nexus]].<ref>[[A Bolt from the Blue]]</ref>
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Following the [[war against the Jailer]], the [[Bronzebeard]] brothers visited Northrend once again. During their exploration, they reported that all that remains of the Kirin Tor on the frozen continent is the contingent watching the [[Nexus]] at the [[Amber Ledge]],<ref>''[[World of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth: Northrend]]'', pg. 96</ref> and that their problems with the [[blue dragonflight]] were mostly ended since the end of the [[Nexus War]].<ref name="Exploring Azeroth 65">''[[Exploring Azeroth: Northrend]]'', pg. 65</ref>
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===Dragonflight===
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[[File:Camp Antonidas.jpg|thumb|[[Camp Antonidas]] in [[Azure Span]].]]
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When the [[Dragon Isles]] emerged, [[Khadgar|Archmage Khadgar]] was visited in [[Karazhan]] by [[Kalecgos]], who informed him that ancient enemies of the [[Dragon Aspects]] known as the [[Primal Incarnates]] were returning to threaten the world and seek to cleanse Azeroth of the "stain" of the [[titan]]s. Realizing their oncoming threat, Khadgar agreed to help the blue dragon, and the Kirin Tor later traveled to the [[Dragon Isles]] with the [[Dragonscale Expedition]].
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In the [[Azure Span]], the Kirin Tor worked to safeguard the wild arcane magic located all throughout the region and wanted to help [[Kalecgos]] in reclaiming the [[Azure Oathstone]]. However, the [[Primalists]] began to hunt the Kirin Tor mages since their arrival, as they detested their practice of arcane magic.<ref>[[To the Azure Span]]</ref> After establishing [[Camp Antonidas]], they came under attack by the [[Primalists]] [[proto-dragon]]s. However, with the aid of [[adventurer]]s, they were able to hold the line until Kalecgos arrived to fend them off.<ref>[[Wrath of the Kirin Tor]]</ref> Khadgar led the mages to continue fighting the Primalists, notably in and around [[Vakthros Range]].
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==Organization and headquarters==
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[[File:Kirin Tor banner 5.jpg|thumb|upright|Kirin Tor banner.]]
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As the elite cadre of the most powerful [[magi]] in the known world, and the ruling conclave that leads the magical [[Dalaran (kingdom)|nation of Dalaran]], the Kirin Tor has its own hierarchical structure to organize its activities around the world. The Kirin Tor held no other spellcasters as their equals for magical knowledge, indeed often sought to hinder those wizards who did not hold allegiance to the [[Violet Citadel]].<ref name="The Last Guardian 1" />
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Joining the Kirin Tor requires years of study in magic schools,<ref name="Mage" /> then to become the apprentice of one of their mages, in order to prove itself worthy of being integrated as a member of the organization. Thereafter, nothing advanced a wizard in the Kirin Tor quicker than reputation, although none of the senior council would have ever admitted to that base fact.<ref name="DotD 10">''[[Day of the Dragon]]'', chapter 10</ref> As agents of the Kirin Tor, their mission is to collect knowledge and magical artifacts found across all Azeroth, and even beyond.
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The Kirin Tor's headquarters is the [[Violet Citadel]], an impressive building so named for its stone walls which gave off a faint violet light. Separately, the conclave's senior council met in the [[Chamber of Air]], a room with no visible walls ā€” the gray stone floor with its central diamond symbol stood beneath an open sky that shifted and changed rapidly as if time was speeding past within the chamber.
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Within the conclave, there is an inner council: the '''[[Council of Six|Six]]''', who are the actual rulers of the city.<ref name="DotA 1" /> This governing body appoints one of their own as '''Head of the Kirin Tor'''<ref name="W3Manual">''[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Game Manual]]''</ref> (also known as '''Grand Magus of the Kirin Tor'''<ref>[[Antonidas Memorial]]</ref>); this master wizard<ref name="ToD">''[[Tides of Darkness]]''</ref> is essentially the ruler of [[Dalaran]].<ref name="ToD" />
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*{{NPC|Alliance|Antonidas|icon=Antonidas}} - Killed by [[Arthas Menethil]] during the [[Scourge]] [[Siege of Dalaran|invasion]] of [[Dalaran]].
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*{{NPC|Neutral|Rhonin|icon=Rhonin}} - Killed in the [[mana bomb]] explosion that [[Attack on Theramore Isle|destroyed]] [[Theramore Isle]].
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*{{NPC|Alliance|Jaina Proudmoore|icon=Jaina2}} - Resigned in protest after the [[Horde]] was readmitted into Dalaran, shortly after the [[Battle for the Broken Shore]].
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*{{NPC|Neutral|Khadgar|icon=Khadgar}} - Current leader of the Kirin Tor and Dalaran.
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====The Council of Six====
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[[File:Council of Six.jpg|thumb|A meeting of the Council of Six, at the time of the [[Burning Legion]]'s [[third invasion]].]]
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The Council of Six is the Kirin Tor high council of [[Dalaran]]. These six individuals are the leaders of both the city and all territories under the control of Dalaran. The Six are usually the most senior, but not necessarily the most gifted. They are chosen by several means, magic but one of them.<ref name="DotD" />
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====The Violet Council====
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The [[Violet Council]], composed of nine of [[Council Wizard|Dalaran's elite wizards]], was present to fight against the [[Scourge]] during the [[Siege of Dalaran]], spreading throughout the city to summon reinforcements and guard treasures, resources and experiments contained in the various vaults of Dalaran. One of them was present in the [[Violet Hold]], where he summoned [[Enchanted Prisoners|various prisoners]] to help repel the undead forces.<ref>[[The Siege of Dalaran (WC3 Undead)]]</ref>
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Following the defeat of the Kirin Tor, and as they have not been mentioned since the destruction of the city, the wizards of the Violet Council were most certainly eliminated by Arthas and his hordes of undead.
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[[File:Violet Spellsword HS.jpg|thumb|{{HS|Violet Spellsword}} in ''[[Hearthstone (game)|Hearthstone]]''.]]
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Though primarily a [[human]] kingdom, the Kirin Tor has always housed a sizeable [[High elf|Thalassian]] minority. For over two thousand years, it was not uncommon for some of the long-lived elves to study and serve in Dalaran as well as [[Silvermoon]]. Relations were strained between the two magical kingdoms after the [[Third War]], and further compounded by Silvermoon's alliance with the reformed [[Horde]],<ref name="In the Shadow of the Sun"/> however, the readmitted [[Sunreavers]] continued tradition somewhat, even if they were excluded and subsequently readmitted in Dalaran in the last years. Most of the Kirin Tor's current high elf population is now part of the [[Silver Covenant]], a militant wing of Kirin Tor defenders. The Kirin Tor also has [[gnome]]s, [[Dwarf|dwarves]], and [[Half-elf|half-elves]] in their ranks. The organization also seems to accept some of its members who became [[undead]] after the [[Third War]], the only exemple being [[Old Fillmaff]],<ref>[[Lost Research Notes]]</ref> although he does not know that he is dead.<ref>[[Magister Varenthas#Quotes]]</ref>
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Following the [[Cataclysm (event)|Cataclysm]], the Kirin Tor recruited [[worgen]], [[draenei]], and [[pandaren]] mages in their ranks. At the same time, the gradual reintroduction of arcane magic into [[night elf]] society has in turn also slowly produced mages of that race. By the time Azeroth was ready to invade [[Tanaan Jungle]] on Draenor, night elf and [[Highborne]] mages had joined the Kirin Tor, carrying out work such as maintaining a portal between [[Lion's Watch]] and [[Stormshield]] in [[Ashran]].
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In the years following the [[war against the Jailer]], the Kirin Tor recruited many races into its ranks, mainly from those of the Horde. On the [[Dragon Isles]], the Kirin Tor expedition counted among its ranks the usual races but also [[Kul Tiras (kingdom)|Kul Tiran humans]], [[Lightforged draenei]], [[Mechagon mechagnome]]s, [[orc]]s, [[jungle troll]]s, [[tauren]], [[goblin]]s, [[nightborne]], [[Zandalari troll]]s, and [[vulpera]] mages.
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Depending on their choice of [[Arcane#Schools of arcane magic|school of arcane magic]], their talent, or the function in which they specialize, the [[mage]]s and agents of the Kirin Tor carry different titles which specify their work, as well as the studies and research they are in charge for the organization.
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*[[Pyromancer]]
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*[[Frost mage|Cryomancer]]
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*Warcaster<ref>[[Warcaster Fanoraithe]]</ref>
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*Arcanomancer<ref>[[Addled Arcanomancer]]</ref>
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*Magister<ref>[[Magister Teronus III]]</ref>
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*[[Summoner]]
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*[[Ambassador|Emissary]]
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*Inspector<ref>[[Inspector Valwynna]]</ref>
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*[[Scholar]]
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*Archivist
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*Librarian
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*Professor
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*Apprentice
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*[[Peacekeeper]]
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*Guardian<ref>[[Kirin Tor Guardian]]</ref>
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*[[Warrior|Defender]]<ref>[[Severed Defender]]</ref><ref>[[Kirin Tor Defender]]</ref>
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The elite of the Kirin Tor are the archmages, who represent the pinnacle of magical power.<ref name="W3Manual" /> It is an honorary title given to the most powerful and experienced mages of the Kirin Tor, in which they obtain a position of authority in the hierarchy. They take care of directing their subordinate mages in their activities and missions for the organization, while some of them represent the Kirin Tor in other realms, notably as appointed Archmage in the Royal Court of one of the [[Seven Kingdoms]].<ref>[[Nielas Aran]]</ref><ref>[[Arugal]]</ref> At the same time, they also continue to do their research on different types of knowledge and artifacts.
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===Notable members===
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{{main|List of Kirin Tor mages}}
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|{{FactionIcon|Both|small}} {{RaceIcon|Adventurer}} [[Adventurer|The Conjuror]]
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|Archmage of the Kirin Tor and leader of the [[Tirisgarde]].
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|{{Status|Alive}}
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|[[Azeroth]]
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|-
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|{{NPC|Horde|Aethas Sunreaver|icon=Aethas}}
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|Leader of the [[Sunreavers]], former member of the [[Council of Six]].
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|{{Status|Alive}}
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|[[Aethas Sunreaver#Locations|Various locations]]
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|-
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|{{NPC|Neutral|Archmage Alvareaux||Alvareaux|icon=Human Male}}
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|Archmage and quartermaster of the Kirin Tor.
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|{{Status|Alive}}
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|[[Violet Citadel]], [[Dalaran]]
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|-
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|{{NPC|Alliance|High Sorcerer Andromath||Andromath|icon=Human Male}}
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|High Sorcerer of the [[Wizard's Sanctum]] in [[Stormwind]], and member of the Tirisgarde.
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|{{Status|Alive}}
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|[[Wizard's Sanctum]], [[Stormwind City]]; [[Hall of the Guardian]]
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|-
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|{{NPC|Alliance|Sorcerer Ashcrombe||Ashcrombe|icon=Human Male}}
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|Sorcerer sent to investigate [[Arugal]]'s activities in [[Silverpine Forest]].
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|{{Status|Unknown}}
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|Formerly [[Shadowfang Keep (Classic)|Shadowfang Keep]]
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|-
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|{{NPC|Neutral|Archmage Berinand||Berinand|icon=Human Male}}
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|Archmage and leader of the Transitus Shield.
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|{{Status|Alive}}
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|[[Transitus Shield]], [[Borean Tundra]]
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|{{NPC|Neutral|Librarian Donathan||Donathan|icon=Human Male}}
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|Representative of Dalaran sent to investigate the abduction and imprisonment of mages.
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|{{Status|Alive}}
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|[[Amber Ledge]], [[Borean Tundra]]
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|{{NPC|Neutral|Guzbah|icon=Human Male}}
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|Scholar of [[demon]] lore and instructor of [[Khadgar]]; killed by demons.
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|{{Status|Deceased}}
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|Killed in [[Dalaran]]
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|{{NPC|Neutral|Archmage Kreimhold||Kreimhold|icon=DarkIron Male}}
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|Archmage of the Kirin Tor, in charge of the Barrels o' Fun game.
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|{{Status|Alive}}
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|[[Archmage Kreimhold#Locations|Various locations]]
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|{{NPC|Neutral|Korrigan|icon=Human Male}}
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|Librarian and lore seeker of the demon worshipers.
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|{{Status|Alive}}
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|Unknown
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|{{NPC|Neutral|Archmage Lan'dalock||Lan'dalock|icon=HighElf Male}}
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|Archmage of the Kirin Tor and Master of Fate.
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|{{Status|Alive}}
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|[[Archmage Lan'dalock#Locations|Various locations]]
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|{{NPC|Neutral|Old Fillmaff|icon=Forsaken Male}}
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|Undead member of the Kirin Tor and librarian of the Tirisgarde.
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|{{Status|Active}}
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|[[Hall of the Guardian]]
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|{{NPC|Neutral|Ravandwyr|icon=HighElf Male}}
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|Apprentice to [[Archmage Vargoth]] and member of the [[Tirisgarde]].
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|{{Status|Alive}}
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|[[Ravandwyr#Locations|Various locations]]
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|{{NPC|Alliance|Sathera|icon=HighElf Female}}
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|Friend of Antonidas and [[Kael'thas Sunstrider|Kael'thas]], killed when [[death knight]]s attacked Dalaran.
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|{{Status|Deceased}}
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|Killed in the [[Violet Citadel]]
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|{{NPC|Alliance|Ur|icon=Human Male}}
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|Mage known for researching the [[worgen]] and other worlds, killed by the [[Scourge]].
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|{{Status|Deceased}}
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|Killed in [[Dalaran]]
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|{{NPC|Neutral|Magister Varenthas||Varenthas|icon=BloodElf Male}}
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|Invited adventurers in Northrend to Dalaran, later became High Forgeguard of the [[Tirisgarde]].
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|{{Status|Alive}}
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|[[Vengeance Landing]], [[Howling Fjord]]; [[Hall of the Guardian]]
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====Members in the RPG====
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The following are stated to be members or former members of the Kirin Tor in the ''[[Warcraft RPG]]'' but have no known connection to the faction in canon lore.
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|{{Mob|Archmage Allistarj||Allistarj|icon=Human Male}}
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|Former member of the Kirin Tor, now a servant of [[Razelikh the Defiler]]
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|{{Status|Deceased}}
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|Formerly [[Serpent's Coil]], [[Blasted Lands]]
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==Culture==
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{{See also|Dalaran (kingdom)#People and culture}}
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[[File:Violet Citadel.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|The [[Violet Citadel]] in [[Dalaran]].]]
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The magi of the Kirin Tor were private, mysterious, and powerful, but they kept to themselves save when needed. They usually didn't get involved in ordinary politics, nor did they do the ordinary political maneuvering such as inviting royalty to enjoy their hospitality. This, however, was not always the case. They arrange formal dinners - for their own members and for visitors in a large dining room. The magi are usually clad in the purple and gold robes of Dalaran with an embroidered symbol of the great Eye upon them.<ref name="RotLK" /> They also wear their Kirin Tor signets.
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There is one thing every member of the Kirin Tor valued, it's their independence. According to [[Khadgar]] and [[Antonidas]], getting even two wizards to work together was difficult enough, it was something their own brethren have never found easy, and the thought of managing more than that was almost beyond imagining.<ref>''[[Tides of Darkness]]'', chapter 3</ref> Among them, some hold themselves in a certain way above the non-mages.<ref>''[[Tides of Darkness]]'', chapter 8</ref> However, following the [[Siege of Dalaran|destruction]] of Dalaran, the once reviled mage [[Rhonin]] led his kind from the brink, and under his leadership, the mages of the Kirin Tor quickly began to work to the restoration of Dalaran,<ref name="Mage" /> indicating a change in their behavior, notably to cooperate.
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While the Kirin Tor officially condemns torture, its members are not always opposed to using information obtained by others through it.<ref>[[The Art of Persuasion]]</ref>
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At the time of the [[Second War]], Archmage Antonidas was considered a living legend among the mages of Dalaran.<ref>''[[Tides of Darkness]]'', pg. 15</ref>
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When a mage of the Kirin Tor died, its relatives and those in contact with them received a letter from the organization, asking them to return to Dalaran any correspondence, money, information, or property, in particular any of their books on loan, that belonged to the deceased.<ref name="TLG 9"/>
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In Dalaran they used phosphorescent crystals, which beamed with a steady, constant glow, though a research spoke of reflective mirrors, elemental spirits bound within lanterns, and in one case, huge captive fireflies.<ref name="The Last Guardian 1">''[[The Last Guardian]]'', chapter 1</ref>
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Mages dine in the [[Violet Citadel]], and it is customary to serve wine with dinner,<ref name="The Last Guardian 5">''[[The Last Guardian]]'', chapter 5</ref> most often a bottle of [[flamewine]] for which they have a fondness.
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Despite their busy schedules, most members of the Kirin Tor keep themselves in great shape through a strict diet and a robust exercise regime.<ref>[[Kirin Tor Monthly (May Issue)]]</ref>
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The mages seemingly celebrate an event called the [[Feast of Scribes]]. Most of them had at least some semblance of order to their archives, with their most valuable tomes hidden away.<ref name="The Last Guardian 3" /> A favored companion of Kirin Tor magi, the [[:Albino Snake]] makes one wonder whether it's truly a snake or something else altogether.<ref>[[Albino Snake]]</ref>
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Prior to the [[First War]], there was precious little information on Medivh, but every elder mage in Dalaran seemed to hold Medivh in awe. As befitting his title, the Last [[Guardian of Tirisfal]] had amassed a vast collection of writings and artifacts that dwarfs even that of the Kirin Tor.<ref>[[Wrathion's Journal]]</ref> Every scholar of the Kirin Tor said that it was an honor to be introduced to the most powerful mage of Azeroth, and an opportunity, they insisted, that was not to be missed. They also wanted to learn what knowledge he had hidden away in his library, what research he favored, and most of all, when he would form an heir.<ref name="The Last Guardian 1" />
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The Kirin Tor and their [[mage|magi]] were considered as [[heretic]]s for centuries by the [[Church of the Holy Light]], as they never have been fond of their methods, but who let them continue to exist because they don't practice dark magic and are somewhere necessary.<ref name="Road to Damnation">''[[Road to Damnation]]''</ref> Despite this complicated [[Church of the Holy Light#Relations|relationship]], the Church ended up helping Jaina Proudmoore and the Kirin Tor during the [[Purge of Dalaran]], hunting down the [[Sunreavers]].<ref>[[The Kirin Tor's True Colors]]</ref><ref>[[Stormwind Cleric]]</ref>
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The Kirin Tor has a very strict mentality and regulation regarding dark magics, severely punishing those who attempt to practice them in their ranks.<ref name="Road to Damnation" /> Thus, the Kirin Tor makes sure to capture or eliminate the practitioners of dark and unholy magic,<ref>[[Lord Malgath]]</ref> but also [[demon]]s,<ref>[[Sael'orn]]</ref> [[undead]],<ref>[[Anub'esset]]</ref> aberrations,<ref>[[Mindflayer Kaahrj]]</ref> renegade mages,<ref>[[Crevan]]</ref> associates of evil organizations,<ref>[[Xevozz]]</ref> dangerous creatures,<ref name="Mage" /> and all threats to Dalaran and Azeroth. They use the [[Violet Hold]], the main magically-shielded [[prison]] complex of the organization, to store a number of powerful prisoners, in order to study and prevent them from threatening the world again.
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The Kirin Tor doctrines frown upon making [[Homunculus|homunculi]], but some understand the principles involved in creating them, one of them being [[Khadgar]].<ref>''[[The Last Guardian]]'', pg. 30-31</ref>
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Contrary to the teachings of the Kirin Tor, there are a great many who choose to delve into the secrets of magic by themselves. Considered to be non-sanctioned renegades by the Kirin Tor, these [[Hedge wizard|rogue mages]] strive to expand their knowledge of magic and spellcraft beyond the constraints of what most other wizards believe to be safe or morally acceptable.<ref name="W3Manual" />
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===Studies and education===
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{{QuoteWiki|If you rushed through the studying of spells or their execution, you risked results where nothing happenedā€”at bestā€”or at worst, disaster.|Antonidas teaching Jaina<ref>''[[Jaina Proudmoore: Tides of War]]'', chapter 25</ref>}}
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[[File:Cram Session HS.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|{{HS|Cram Session}} in ''[[Hearthstone (game)|Hearthstone]]''.]]
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Those with an affinity to magic may join the Kirin Tor in Dalaran. The city has magic [[school]]s where young mages and schoolchildren are trained and educated,<ref>[[STAY OUT!!!]]</ref><ref>[[The Old Wizard's Almanac]]</ref> the topics for study being [[magic]] and its nature.
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The mentors of the Kirin Tor conclave were ambitious and insatiably curious about magic in all its forms. Their continual accumulation, cataloging, and definition of magic were imprinted on young students at an early age.<ref name="The Last Guardian 1" /> Before the Third War, the [[Archmage Antonidas]] was in charge of teaching in some magic classes.<ref>[[Journal of Archmage Antonidas]]</ref> [[Simeon]] isn't a member of the Kirin Tor, but he dedicated his life to training young mages that would be their future.<ref name="Mage" />
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Pupils practice and hone their skills and mastery over the types and forms of spells, with demanding and rigorous schedules, and clad in traditional apprentice robes, usually in Dalaran's academies such as [[Violet Citadel]]. A large part of their study is to learn from their grand libraries. Students have dedicated practice chambers in the city,<ref name="Mage" /> but in case of need, they may practice their spells in other areas, such as the [[Violet Hold]] surroundings. They live in students' quarters. Summer was a very intensive time for the students. Dalaran is also a place to learn the history of the world.<ref name="RotLK">''[[Arthas: Rise of the Lich King]]''</ref> Students become apprenticed to archmages, typically asking the senior mages to be their mentor.<ref>''[[Dark Riders (comic)|Dark Riders]]''</ref> Students are divided by year<ref>''[[Cycle of Hatred]]''</ref> and level.<ref name="Mage" /> To prevent apprentices from secretly using [[Kirin Tor Familiar|elemental familiars]] to complete their chores, the archmagi placed the ritual required to summon the creature across the pages of several spellbooks hidden throughout Dalaran. They are also prohibited from using scrying pools to post students of the opposite sex on a pay per view basis.<ref>[[The Schools of Arcane Magic - Divination]]</ref>
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Among the first things learned by [[Jaina Proudmoore]] after becoming apprenticed were that strong emotions and wizardry didn't always mix well and that the worst sin a mage could commit was arrogance, and also the easiest.<ref>''[[Cycle of Hatred]]'', chapter 3, 8</ref> As a child, [[Khadgar]] learned from most of his lessons that [[Hedge wizard|non-Dalaran mages]], wild, untrained, and self-taught wizards without restraint, control, and thought, always ended in the same fashion with a bad end, and sometimes, though not often, destroying a large amount of the surrounding countryside with them.<ref name="The Last Guardian 1" /> He also learned that the stress of the magical energies the magi wield can turn their hair gray, which has happened to many mages in the past.<ref name="The Last Guardian 1" /> Students are warned about rings of power, magical inscriptions carved into the floor,<ref>''[[The Last Guardian]]'', chapter 7</ref> and are taught about the four rules of the [[Arcane#The laws of arcane magic|laws of arcane magic]], as well as the law of sympathy.<ref>''[[The Last Guardian]]'', pg. 40</ref> Other topics of study are [[Rune magic|runes]] and their meanings, and [[golem]]s.<ref>''[[Day of the Dragon]]'', chapter 10, 17</ref> Members of the Kirin Tor have to know the flora and fauna of Azeroth for a variety of reasons, many of them dealing with survival.<ref>''[[Dawn of the Aspects]]'', Part 5</ref> Thousands of years before the opening of the [[Dark Portal]], and by the era of the opening of the portal, every wizard studied the legends of the demon horde, better known as the Burning Legion. Most of those who had claimed dealings with them had generally turned out to be of questionable states of mind.<ref name="TFG" />
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Abjuration is the most important school for a young mage to study. Its most generalized spell is the mana shield, effective but very difficult for a novice to master, as it often takes months of practice to even conjure a simple mana shield.<ref>[[The Schools of Arcane Magic - Abjuration]]</ref> With time and experience, some magi of the Kirin Tor develop certain abilities, such as the "sixth sense" that told them through a feeling of unease that something is "off".<ref>''[[Jaina Proudmoore: Tides of War]]'', chapter 4, pg. 52</ref> Or the sensitivity to tell the difference between one mage's magic and another, as every wizard wielded the forces of magic differently, the same to differentiate arcane and demonic magic.<ref>''[[Cycle of Hatred]]'', chapter 8</ref>
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Historically, [[wizard]]s have long been only men, as there was considerable resistance in Dalaran to women taking up the profession in spite of the city's tradition of training [[sorceress]]es and female [[archmage]]s. No Kirin Tor sanctioned female wizards appeared to have existed prior to 800 years ago, when [[Aegwynn]] became [[Guardian]]. It has been difficult for [[Jaina Proudmoore]] to become wizards, as she even faced considerable obstacles in her ambition to be more than a mere sorceress. Fortunately for her, she was able to convince [[Antonidas]] to care more for her magical talent than her gender, and she became a fully qualified wizard in record time.<ref>''[[Cycle of Hatred]]'', pg. 35</ref> In recent years, these restrictions are no longer present, as more women [[Dalaran Wizard|wizards]] were formed, and are now present in the ranks of the Kirin Tor.
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At the Violet Citadel, an order of mages, the former students of the fallen Conjurers of Azeroth, has been forced to discover untapped magical forces to command in their war against the ruthless orcs. Determined to avoid a similar fate, these mages have undertaken a regimen equally demanding on body and soul, thus dedicating themselves to the command of more aggressive and destructive magiks.<ref name="WII manual" />
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Generally, outsiders were not welcome to study, but some expectations could be made, such as was the case with Prince [[Arthas Menethil]], who convinced his father and Archmage Antonidas that the Kirin Tor's knowledge was valuable for him as future king.<ref name="RotLK" />
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===Philosophy, research, and inventions===
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[[File:Dalaran Librarian HS.jpg|thumb|{{HS|Dalaran Librarian}} in ''[[Hearthstone (game)|Hearthstone]]''.]]
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At the time of the [[First War]], the philosophical question that the mages were arguing about in the halls of the Kirin Tor was whether when you created a flame by magic, you called it into being or summoned it from some parallel existence. To which [[Medivh]] replied that when a mage creates fire, all they do is concentrating the inherent nature of the fire contained in the surrounding area into one location in order to call it into being.<ref name="The Last Guardian 3">''[[The Last Guardian]]'', chapter 3</ref>
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According to Medivh, the philosophical debates in the halls of the Kirin Tor were buffle and blow, as they seek to place rationality upon the world and regulate its motions, like when the seasons fall one after the other with lockstepped regularity, except that magic is precisely the art of circumventing the normal.<ref name="The Last Guardian 5" />
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The Kirin Tor possesses an (or was the) Advanced Research and Illumination Sect, which [[Antonidas]] joined very young.<ref>[[The Archmage Antonidas]]</ref>
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[[Jaina Proudmoore]] excelled at magical research and investigation.<ref name="A New Generation" />
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The Kirin Tor have divided the eldritch arts into eight or nine different [[Arcane#Schools of arcane magic|categories]]. All schools of magic can be combined to create formidable spells that utilize multiple sources of power. Mages are cautioned about the dangers of combining multiple types of magic.<ref>[[The Schools of Arcane Magic - Introduction]]</ref> There are also multiple spells and branches of arcane research forbidden to members of the Kirin Tor.<ref>[[Regarding Prohibited Magics]]</ref>
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They also contributed to the creation of spells, such as the slow spell as the Kirin Tor developed a technique that envelops a person in a field that reduces kinetic energy. The mages also discovered a way to bring out the potential of the warrior's fighting spirit and essentially wreathe them in their own spiritual energies in the spell inner fire. This has had the overall effect of making the Alliance warriors more resistant to damage and better able to deal damage.<ref name="W3Manual" />
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Researching into banned fields of magic such as [[necromancy]] and [[Shadow (magic)|shadow]] magic is expressly forbidden by laws almost as old as the Kirin Tor itself. Necromancy is highly illegal and should be avoided at all costs. They only discussed having a basic understanding of its use, as any practitioner of necromancy is the enemy of the Kirin Tor.<ref>[[The Schools of Arcane Magic - Necromancy]]</ref> Those who persist are censored, stripped of their power and influence, and banned from the kingdom,<ref>{{Ref WoWCV3|29}}</ref> as was the case with [[Kel'Thuzad]] and [[Levia Laurence]]. Kel'Thuzad eventually considered Kirin Tor to be set in their archaic ways.<ref>[[Helcular#Conversation with Kel'Thuzad]]</ref>
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[[Time#Arcane magic|Chronomancy]], or time [[magic]], is a young field of research for the Kirin Tor.<ref>[[Mysterious Ring (quest)]]</ref>
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The official teachings in the Violet Citadel and the Kirin Tor are that [[Demonology (lore)|demonology]] is to be eschewed, avoided, and abjured. Any attempt to summon demons is to be found out and stopped at once, and those involved are to be expelled, or worse.<ref name="TLG 230">''[[The Last Guardian]]'', pg. 230</ref> Just as the possession of [[fel]]-inscribed tomes of demonic spells must be punished, and the books confiscated, as they are considered [[Blasphemy|blasphemous]].<ref>[[Some Knowledge Shouldn't Be Shared]]</ref> Specifically, [[Guzbah]] and [[Korrigan]] researched demon lore and demon worshipers respectively. What the Kirin Tor originally had at their disposal was a collection of folk legends and the reports of the local authorities involving demon worshipers.<ref name="TLG 230" /> Even during the [[third invasion of the Burning Legion]], the Kirin Tor's knowledge of demonic forces was limited.<ref>[[The Council's Approval]]</ref> In all of the Kirin Tor's research into succubi and other [[sayaad]], they have come to one conclusion - they are not to be trusted.<ref>[[Outlaw: The Folly of Levia Laurence]]</ref>
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Members of the Kirin Tor also researched [[Race|species]] of [[troll]]s, [[Elf|elven history]], or weapons,<ref name="TLG" /> and some of the mages or the city's artisans deal with [[alchemy]] and [[enchanting]]. For example, [[Deucus Valdera]] and [[Patricia Egan]] research and learn new alchemy recipes together, and then sell them.<ref>[[Patricia Egan#Quotes]]</ref>
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Other fields of research are other-worldly [[Plane|dimensions]] and beings done by [[Ur]],<ref>[[The Book of Ur]]</ref> as well as research on [[titan]]s and [[keeper]]s,<ref>''[[Dawn of the Aspects]]'', Part 3</ref> and seemingly on [[Old God]]-related artifacts such as the [[Bloodstone Artifacts]].<ref name="Belamoore's Research Journal" />
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After the [[Second War]], [[Rhonin]] joked that there was not much documentation on [[dragon]]s as most of the researchers got eaten. [[Deathwing]] laughed and said that there might be some truth to that.<ref name="DotD 10" /> The mage [[Korialstrasz|Krasus]] was their resident expert on dragon lore. Seemingly, he didn't reveal to Antonidas his identity, and instead he called this knowledge his research.<ref>''[[Beyond the Dark Portal]]'', chapter 11</ref>
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As a result, the Kirin Tor has written several publications related to magic, including [[The Schools of Arcane Magic]], [[Kirin Tor Monthly]], and the [[Antonidas#Authorship|various books and reports]] by Antonidas or [[Khadgar#Authorship|works]] by Khadgar. According to [[Muradin Bronzebeard]], they have access to knowledge none could guess at, and it has saved Azeroth more than once.<ref name="Exploring Azeroth 65"/>
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To ensure safe and fast teleportations with the [[:blink]], specific rules and boundaries were created by the Kirin Tor, and must be adhered at all times, while immense resources of the organization were being spent to perfect this already nearly flawless spell to avoid any other accident.<ref>[[Blinking Rules & Regulations]]</ref> Other regulations were also created by the Kirin Tor for [[Polymorph|polymorphism]],<ref>[[Polymorphic Rules & Regulations]]</ref> or the use of [[Teleportation|portals]], with notably dimensions to be respected, taxes to be paid, and permits to be obtained.<ref>[[Thinking with Portals - A Memorandum on Proper Portal Usage]]</ref>
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Dalaran - especially the [[Violet Citadel]], [[Aegwynn's Gallery]], and the [[Hall of the Guardian]] - holds libraries, archives, and research laboratories,<ref name="TFG">''[[The First Guardian]]''</ref> the latter's library being capable on its own to rival with [[Silvermoon City]]'s even in its current disarray.<ref name="EsaraVerrinde" /> There are also a few private libraries and secret collections.<ref name="The Last Guardian 1" /> Among these collections, some of the rarer parchments need to be protected from sunlight, thus requiring reading them in rooms while wearing gloves, in order to not damage the fragile paper.<ref>''[[Arthas: Rise of the Lich King]]'', chapter 6</ref> During the [[Third War]], the great libraries were burned, and countless generations of knowledge had been lost,<ref>''[[The Well of Eternity]]'', chapter 1</ref> but with the restoration of Dalaran, the libraries too were restored. Currently, the main library from before the city's destruction still stands, and it uses protective wards. A recognition spell in order to enter it safely is used on the wards, and each mage who consigned a book to the great library put his or her own warding seal on it.<ref>''[[Jaina Proudmoore: Tides of War]]'', pg. 268 (ebook)</ref>
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The mages of Dalaran created [[golem]]s to perform manual labor and guard their mystical holdings.<ref name="W3Manual" /> They also created the [[Eye of Dalaran]] to focus their magics in an effort of reconstruction.<ref>[[The Eye of Dalaran (WC2 Orc)]]</ref> To control [[earth elemental]]s, the wizards of Dalaran may use magical stone tokens.<ref>[[Stone Tokens]]</ref>
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[[Mage tower]]s hold ominous secrets that none but the mages of Lordaeron dare to explore. As extensions of the Violet Citadel in Dalaran, these towers allow the mages to research arcane spells, unfettered by the affairs of the temporal plane.<ref name="WII manual" />
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The Kirin Tor also contributed to the Alliance by donating materials for [[Altar of Kings|Altars of Kings]] that harness the derelict life forces of fallen human champions. The specifics of this building's magical properties were among the most guarded secrets in all the human realms.<ref name="W3Manual" />
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During the events of the [[Nexus War]] and the [[war against the Lich King]], the Kirin Tor intended to study a [[:Ley Line Tuner]] to combat Malygos,<ref>[[Proof of Demise: Ley-Guardian Eregos]]</ref> an [[:Artifact from the Nathrezim Homeworld]] to gain a better understanding of the [[nathrezim]],<ref>[[Proof of Demise: Mal'Ganis]]</ref> and [[:The Curse of Flesh Disc]] to learn about the [[Curse of Flesh]].
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Powerful mages of the Kirin Tor who wield as much power as Archmage Rhonin, former leader of the Kirin Tor, often use arcane bindings to steady the magic unleashing from their fingertips.<ref>[[Rhonin's Assaulting Armwraps]]</ref>
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Kirin Tor also have portal crystals at their disposal.<ref>[[Feltotem's Fall]]</ref>
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==Reputation==
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{{QuoteWiki|The mages and archmages running the city of Dalaran. Faced with the rising threats of the Blue Dragonflight and the Scourge, they've transported their city to the heart of Northrend.|Faction description}}
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Aside from [[championing]], Kirin Tor reputation can also be gained by completing Dungeon and Heroic Dungeon dailies, and Dalaran ([[Daily quest#Cooking|cooking]], [[Daily quest#Jewelcrafting Quests|jewelcrafting]] and [[Daily quest#Fishing|fishing]]) dailies.
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In ''[[World of Warcraft: Legion|Legion]]'', reputation can also be gained by completing Kirin Tor [[world quest]]s.
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Most classes start at a {{reputation|neutral}} standing with the Kirin Tor. [[Mage]]s, however, automatically start at {{reputation|friendly}} level with them. Because of this, it is possible for a mage to obtain the [[Tabard of the Kirin Tor]] at level 1.
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! style="{{CSS Reptable Yellowheader}}" | Neutral
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! style="{{CSS Reptable Greenheader}}" | Friendly
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! style="{{CSS Reptable Greenheader}}" | Honored
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! style="{{CSS Reptable Greenheader}}" | Revered
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! style="{{CSS Reptable Greenheader}}" | Exalted
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! Rep
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! Notes
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|-
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! rowspan="5" | [[Daily quest#Fishing|Daily Fishing<br />Quests]]
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| colspan="5" | {{Reptable Spanbar|1=[[The Ghostfish]] [[Daily quest#Fishing|(R)]]}}
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| 325
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| [[Sholazar Basin]]
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|-
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| colspan="5" | {{Reptable Spanbar|1=[[Jewel Of The Sewers]] [[Daily quest#Fishing|(R)]]}}
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| 325
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| [[Dalaran]] ([[Underbelly]])
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|-
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| colspan="5" | {{Reptable Spanbar|1=[[Dangerously Delicious]] [[Daily quest#Fishing|(R)]]}}
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| 325
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| [[Wintergrasp]]
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|-
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| colspan="5" | {{Reptable Spanbar|1=[[Disarmed!]] [[Daily quest#Fishing|(R)]]}}
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| 325
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| [[Dalaran]] ([[Violet Hold]])
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|-
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| colspan="5" | {{Reptable Spanbar|1=[[Blood Is Thicker]] [[Daily quest#Fishing|(R)]]}}
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| 325
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| [[Borean Tundra]]
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|-
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! rowspan="2" | Drop Item<br /> Quests
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| colspan="5" | {{Reptable Spanbar|1=[[Sealed Vial of Poison (quest)]] [[Sealed Vial of Poison|(R)]]}}
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| 250
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| From {{loot|Common|Bag of Fishing Treasures (Dalaran)|Bag of Fishing Treasures}}
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|-
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| colspan="5" | {{Reptable Spanbar|1=[[Waterlogged Recipe (quest)]] [[Waterlogged Recipe|(R)]]}}
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| 250
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| From Bag of Fishing Treasures
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|-
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! rowspan="5" | [[Daily quest#Cooking|Daily Cooking<br />Quests]]
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| colspan="5" | {{Reptable Spanbar|1=[[Sewer Stew]] [[Daily quest#Cooking|(R)]]}}
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| 195
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| [[Crystalsong Forest]]
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|-
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| colspan="5" | {{Reptable Spanbar|1=[[Cheese for Glowergold]] [[Daily quest#Cooking|(R)]]}}
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| 195
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| [[Dalaran]]
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|-
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| colspan="5" | {{Reptable Spanbar|1=[[Convention at the Legerdemain]] [[Daily quest#Cooking|(R)]]}}
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| 195
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| [[Dalaran]]
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|-
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| colspan="5" | {{Reptable Spanbar|1=[[Infused Mushroom Meatloaf (quest)]] [[Daily quest#Cooking|(R)]]}}
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| 195
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| [[Dalaran]] ([[Underbelly]])
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|-
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| colspan="5" | {{Reptable Spanbar|1=[[Mustard Dogs!]] [[Daily quest#Cooking|(R)]]}}
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| 195
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| [[Dalaran]]
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|-
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! rowspan="6" | Daily Jewelcrafting<br />Quests
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| colspan="5" | {{Reptable Spanbar|1=[[Shipment: Blood Jade Amulet]] [[Daily quest#Jewelcrafting Quests|(R)]]}}
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| 32.5
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| Dalaran
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|-
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| colspan="5" | {{Reptable Spanbar|1=[[Shipment: Bright Armor Relic]] [[Daily quest#Jewelcrafting Quests|(R)]]}}
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| 32.5
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| Dalaran
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|-
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| colspan="5" | {{Reptable Spanbar|1=[[Shipment: Glowing Ivory Figurine]] [[Daily quest#Jewelcrafting Quests|(R)]]}}
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| 32.5
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| Dalaran
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|-
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| colspan="5" | {{Reptable Spanbar|1=[[Shipment: Intricate Bone Figurine]] [[Daily quest#Jewelcrafting Quests|(R)]]}}
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| 32.5
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| Dalaran
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|-
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| colspan="5" | {{Reptable Spanbar|1=[[Shipment: Shifting Sun Curio]] [[Daily quest#Jewelcrafting Quests|(R)]]}}
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| 32.5
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| Dalaran
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|-
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| colspan="5" | {{Reptable Spanbar|1=[[Shipment: Wicked Sun Brooch]] [[Daily quest#Jewelcrafting Quests|(R)]]}}
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| 32.5
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| Dalaran
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|-
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! Quests
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| colspan="5" | {{Reptable Spanbar|[[Borean Tundra]], [[Dragonblight]], [[Coldarra]], [[Dalaran]], [[Emissary system|Emissary]]}}
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| ~11k
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|
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|}
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When you reach [[exalted]] status with the Kirin Tor, the achievement [[The Kirin Tor (achievement)|The Kirin Tor]] is awarded.
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===Rewards===
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{{:Archmage Alvareaux}}
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==Items==
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*[['Procured' Kirin Tor Wand Tip]]
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*[[Band of the Kirin Tor]]
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*[[Commendation of the Kirin Tor]]
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*[[Conqueror's Kirin Tor Gauntlets]]
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*[[Conqueror's Kirin Tor Hood]]
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*[[Conqueror's Kirin Tor Leggings]]
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*[[Conqueror's Kirin Tor Shoulderpads]]
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*[[Conqueror's Kirin Tor Tunic]]
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*[[Empowered Ring of the Kirin Tor]]
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*[[Etched Band of the Kirin Tor]]
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*[[Etched Loop of the Kirin Tor]]
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*[[Etched Ring of the Kirin Tor]]
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*[[Etched Signet of the Kirin Tor]]
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*[[Inscribed Band of the Kirin Tor]]
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*[[Inscribed Loop of the Kirin Tor]]
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*[[Inscribed Ring of the Kirin Tor]]
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*[[Inscribed Signet of the Kirin Tor]]
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*[[Kirin Tor Apprentice's Robes]]
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*[[Kirin Tor Beacon]]
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*[[Kirin Tor Chest]]
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*[[Kirin Tor Clown]]
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*[[Kirin Tor Commendation Badge]]
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*[[Kirin Tor Familiar]]
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*[[Kirin Tor Guardian Chest]]
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*[[Kirin Tor Initiate's Cowl]]
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*[[Kirin Tor Initiate's Sandals]]
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*[[Kirin Tor Master's Trousers]]
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*[[Kirin Tor Summoning Crystal]]
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*[[Loop of the Kirin Tor]]
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*[[Mantle of the First Kirin Tor]]
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*[[Mark of the Kirin Tor]]
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*[[Ring of the Kirin Tor]]
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*[[Runed Band of the Kirin Tor]]
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*[[Runed Loop of the Kirin Tor]]
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*[[Runed Ring of the Kirin Tor]]
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*[[Runed Signet of the Kirin Tor]]
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*[[Valorous Kirin Tor Gauntlets]]
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*[[Valorous Kirin Tor Hood]]
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*[[Valorous Kirin Tor Leggings]]
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*[[Valorous Kirin Tor Shoulderpads]]
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*[[Valorous Kirin Tor Tunic]]
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*[[Signet of the Kirin Tor]]
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*[[Spellbound Solium Band of the Kirin-Tor]]
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*[[Tabard of the Kirin Tor]]
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==In the RPG==
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The '''Kirin Tor''' is a [[lawful neutral]] and independant organization, although they (and many of its members, both past and present) has strong ties to the Alliance. Made up of 120 members, divided in several levels of importance and influence, the Kirin Tor is a sect of wizards trying to study and record all of humanity's magic, and determined to rebuild the fallen city of Dalaran.<ref name="APG 154" />
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===History===
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Long ago, most wizards lived in Strom, where things were difficult, and so some of them fled north, where they created the city of Dalaran with the help of the high elves. More wizards followed, and the city became a haven for magi and a center of arcane study. They used their arts to make Dalaran magnificent and to protect it and its more mundane residents, who in return provided basics like food and trade. Unfortunately, with nobody to control them the magi cast spells whenever they liked, and the constant magic tore at reality. These tears acted as beacons to the Burning Legion, luring them back to Azeroth. Demons slipped through the gaps, terrorizing the locals until the ruling Magocrats were forced to turn to the elves for aid. Elf wizards quickly realized what had happened and warned that humanity would have to give up magic to avoid the threat completely. The Magocrats didn't like that, and instead proposed selecting a mortal champion to protect them from the Legion. This Guardian would have access to all their might, and would form a secret defense for the world. The elves agreed and, through the newly formed Order of Tirisfal, provided guidance in the selection. At the same time, the Magocrats set some of their number to research and catalog all human magic. These wizards became the Kirin Tor.
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Even the Kirin Tor, however, found itself powerless to stop Prince Arthas and his forces when he led the Scourge through Lordaeron. Arthas acquired the spellbook of Medivh and Kel'Thuzad used it to summon Archimonde, who destroyed Dalaran. The city was left in ruins. Some felt the devastation was well-deserved, since Kel'Thuzad had himself been one of the Kirin Tor (before he left to form the Scholomance). Since Kel'Thuzad was responsible for creating the Plague of Undeath and releasing the Scourge upon the world, many felt the Kirin Tor should share in the blame and the consequences.
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Following the Third War, they were able to reclaim their city. They erected a glowing dome around the entire city, powerful enough to destroy anyone who touches it, while they worked to rebuild their fallen city.<ref name="APG 154">''[[Alliance Player's Guide]]'', pg. 154</ref><ref name="APG 155">''[[Alliance Player's Guide]]'', pg. 155</ref>
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===Organization===
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The Kirin Tor has a ruling council of six archmagi. The council meets to discuss important issues and vote on matters ā€” no single member holds sway, and the majority vote decides every issue. In case of a tie, the members reconvene a day later, during which interval each member considers his or her vote and all relevant information.
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Beneath the ruling council are the [[archmage|archmagi]], each of whom is given tasks as the council sees fit. Archmagi do not hold specific positions or responsibilities, beyond the general loyalty to the Kirin Tor and to the world, and the standing obligation to study new human magic whenever it appears. In reality, however, some archmagi have been given the same tasks so often they have essentially assumed responsibility for those jobs. Thus one archmage might be in charge of cataloging all wands, while another handles researching and cataloging all illusions. Several of them work to monitor and maintain the city's protective dome.<ref name="APG 155" />
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Magi are the lowest members of the Kirin Tor and answer to the archmagi. Any archmage in the sect can issue orders to a mage, provided the instructions still fit within the organization's goals. As with archmagi, however, most magi settle into specific positions and tasks and work exclusively for one archmage. The ruling council can change this at any time but rarely does so, unless they feel a mage has become a problem in his current position, or if they need him for a different task. Most magi are allowed the freedom to pursue their tasks and studies in whatever manner they choose. Despite the fact that they are the lowest members in the hierarchy, many magi possess great power.<ref name="APG 155" />
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Before the [[Scourge]] came, any human mage was welcome in [[Dalaran]]. They found peers and a place to stay and to work in peace. Magi with an eye for detail and a strong focus on research were offered membership in the Kirin Tor. This process could take anywhere from a few months to several years ā€” the ruling council did not invite magi until it was sure of their abilities and allegiances. The Kirin Tor became even more cautious about admittance after [[Kel'Thuzad]] defected and took many other magi with him.<ref name="APG 155" />
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===Locations===
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Before Dalaran's destruction, the Kirin Tor was the city's ruling power. Dalaran was not a large city, but it was a beautiful place of towering spires and glittering streets, and the people there were happy and well protected. The Kirin Tor's headquarters was the Violet Citadel, an impressive building so named for its stone walls which gave off a faint violet light. The building had many libraries, research chambers, testing rooms, classrooms, meeting alcoves, and bedrooms. The ruling council, six members in all, met in the Chamber of the Air, a room with no visible walls ā€” the gray stone floor with its central diamond symbol stood beneath an open sky that shifted and changed rapidly, as if the time sped past within the chamber.<ref name="APG 155" />
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==Notes and trivia==
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*The insignia of the Kirin Tor represents an eye. In the [[Underbelly]] of Dalaran there is an unofficial coin called the [[Sightless Eye]].
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*Some mages that acted in the Kirin Tor were at the same time members of the [[Council of Tirisfal]], as evidenced by [[Indus]].<ref name="TFG"/>
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*Prior to the [[Third War]], the Kirin Tor favored [[Hydromancer|water]] and [[Frost mage|frost]] spells compared to the other schools of magic. Fire was implied to be associated with the demonic.<ref>[[Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne game manual#Blood Mage]]</ref>
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*In the past, the Kirin Tor controlled [[Baradin Hold]] full of monstrous creatures, including demons. The magi were unable to contain the massive [[Annihilan|pit lord]] [[Argaloth]] in the cells of [[Violet Hold]], so they were left with no choice but to confine the powerful demon beneath [[Tol Barad]]. Similarly, the [[shivarra]] [[Alizabal]] was imprisoned in the Violet Hold, not long after corrupt magi summoned her, but despite arcane wards restricting her powers, her influence alone caused her guards to murder one another in sudden fits of rage. Therefore, she was transferred to Baradin Hold prior to the [[Cataclysm (event)|Cataclysm]], which only aggravated the ruined prison's increasingly dire conditions. Ultimately, the mages were overrun.<ref>''[[World of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth: The Eastern Kingdoms]]'', pg. 103 - 104</ref>
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*Certain criminals are not only put in the magical cells that dampen their powers in the [[Violet Hold]], the Kirin Tor may also strip one's power, as was done with the traitorous [[mage hunter]] [[Crevan Falamar]]. To [[Falamar|his family]] they said that he died, while being locked up in prison.<ref name="Mage" />
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*According to [[Magni Bronzebeard]], the Kirin Tor were the ones who first thought to use the [[Pillars of Creation]] during the [[third invasion of the Burning Legion]], and might have more knowledge of the [[titan]]s than they realize.<ref name="Exploring Azeroth 65"/>
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*In an [[alternate universe]] where {{Au|Aedelas Blackmoore}} was king of Lordaeron, the Kirin Tor was led by {{Au|Antonidas}}, who severed all ties with {{Au|Kel'Thuzad}}, who was Blackmoore's chief advisor. Rumor also had it that the mages liked to appear impartial but that they favored Stormwind rather than Lordaeron. Like in the main universe, {{Au|Korialstrasz}} was a member too. His Alexstrasza understood that his work there would aid their flight and more importantly, Azeroth.<ref>''[[Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects]]''</ref>
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*The highest honor available to non-citizens of [[Dalaran]] is the [[Violet Signet]], a magical ring that grew in power for those who proved their loyalty to the [[Violet Eye]], and which may become as those of the archmages of the Kirin Tor when its full power is released.<ref>The [[Violet Signet]] questline</ref>
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*The [[Dalaran Citizen|citizens]], [[Dalaran Visitor|visitors]], [[merchant]]s, and [[trainer]]s in the city of Dalaran are affiliated with the in-game faction of the Kirin Tor. It is for gameplay issues of neutrality and reputation for players of both factions.
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*The [[NPC]] members of the Kirin Tor should also have the {{title|Kirin Tor}} [[title#Mobs and NPCs|title]], or {{title|The Kirin Tor}} in some rare cases.
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*In ''The Frozen Throne'', [[Rexxar]] can get [[Drek'thar's Spellbook]] after finishing a quest. The book is filled with pages stolen from Kirin Tor [[mage]]s that were slain in battle.
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*In the canceled ''[[Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans|Warcraft Adventures]]'', a bulletin board inside [[Durnholde Keep]] indicated that the Kirin Tor was recruiting, complete with a little drawing of a [[mage tower]].
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*During early {{Expac|Legion}} development, an area called Kirin Tor Shore was to be present in Azsuna. It would be overrun by [[infernal]]s.
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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File:Kirin Tor banner.jpg|Alternate version of the Kirin Tor banner.
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File:Kirin Tor banner 2.jpg|
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File:Kirin Tor banner 3.jpg|
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File:Kirin Tor Manafiend.jpg|[[Kirin Tor Manafiend]]
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File:Kirin Tor Tome.jpg|[[Kirin Tor Tome]]
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File:Khadgar's Tower.jpg|Kirin Tor [[mage tower]]
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File:Arcane Destroyer.jpg|[[Arcane Destroyer (Isle of Thunder)|Arcane Destroyer]]
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File:Arcane Blaster.png|[[Arcane Blaster]]
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File:Eye of the Kirin Tor.jpg|The [[Eye of the Kirin Tor]] in the [[Warcraft (film)|''Warcraft'' movie]].
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;''[[Hearthstone (game)|Hearthstone]]''
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<gallery>
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File:Captain Hannigan HS.jpg|{{Hs|Captain Hannigan}}
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File:Arcane Fletcher.jpg|{{Hs|Arcane Fletcher}}
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File:Arcane Watcher HS.jpg|{{HS|Arcane Watcher}}
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File:Babagahnoosh the Grumpy TCG.jpg|{{HS|Dalaran Mage}}, reused [[World of Warcraft Trading Card Game|TCG]] art for [[Babagahnoosh the Grumpy (Icecrown)]]
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File:Dalaran Aspirant HS.jpg|{{HS|Dalaran Aspirant}}
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File:Dalaran Crusader HS.jpg|{{HS|Dalaran Crusader}}
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File:Desperate Measures HS.jpg|{{HS|Desperate Measures}}
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File:Duel! HS.jpg|{{HS|Duel!}}
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File:Kirin Tor Elemental HS.jpg|{{HS|Kirin Tor Elemental}}
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File:Kirin Tor Guard HS.jpg|{{HS|Kirin Tor Guard}}
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File:Kara Vesstal TCG.jpg|{{HS|Kirin Tor Mage}}
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File:Kirin Tor Tricaster HS.jpg|{{HS|Kirin Tor Tricaster}}
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File:Lazul's Scheme HS.jpg|{{HS|Lazul's Scheme}}
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File:Mass Resurrection HS.jpg|{{HS|Mass Resurrection}}
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File:Soldier of Fortune HS.jpg|{{HS|Soldier of Fortune}}
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File:Unsleeping Soul HS.jpg|{{HS|Unsleeping Soul}}
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File:Lorekeeper Darian TCG.jpg|{{HS|Violet Apprentice}}, reused TCG art for [[Lorekeeper Darian]]
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File:Violet Illusionist HS.jpg|{{HS|Violet Illusionist}}
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File:Violet Warden HS.jpg|{{HS|Violet Warden}}
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File:Spellweaver Jihan TCG.jpg|{{HS|Violet Teacher}}, reused TCG art for [[Spellweaver Jihan]]
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==Patch changes==
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*{{Patch 3.0.2|note=Added as a [[reputation]] [[faction]].}}
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==See also==
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*[[The Guardians of Tirisfal]] (part of the [[History of Warcraft]])
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*[[:Category:Kirin Tor quests|Quests that reward Kirin Tor reputation]]
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*[[The Kirin Tor (achievement)]]
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For the organization from the Warcraft film universe, see Kirin Tor (film universe).
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Main leader

The Council of Six

Race(s) HumanHumanHumanHuman Human
High elfHigh elf High elf
Blood elfBlood elf Blood elf
Half-elfHalf-elf Half-elf
GnomeGnome Gnome
DwarfDwarfDark Iron dwarfDark Iron dwarf Dwarf
Night elfNight elfHighborneHighborne Night elf
DraeneiDraenei Draenei
WorgenWorgen Worgen
Lightforged draeneiLightforged draenei Lightforged draenei
Mechagon mechagnomeMechagon mechagnome Mechagon mechagnome
PandarenPandaren Pandaren
OrcOrc Orc
Jungle trollJungle troll Jungle troll
TaurenTauren Tauren
GoblinGoblin Goblin
NightborneNightborne Nightborne
Zandalari trollZandalari troll Zandalari troll
VulperaVulpera Vulpera
Character classes Mage (and various specializations)
Capital Dalaran
Other major settlements Dalaran Crater
  Formerly Ambermill
Nethergarde Keep ā€ 
Base of operations Camp Antonidas, Rhonin's Shield, The Overlook,[1] Violet Rise, Amber Ledge, Transitus Shield
  Formerly Violet Stand, Khadgar's Tower, Violet Bluff, Kirin'Var Village ā€ 
Theater of operations Azeroth, Outland
  Formerly Argus, Alternate Draenor
Language(s) Common, Thalassian, Coded[2] and various other languages
Sub-group(s)
Former sub-group(s) Sorcerers' League ā€ ,
Mages' Guild ā€ 
Affiliation Magocracy of Dalaran, Alliance,[3][4][5] Tirisgarde, Armies of Legionfall
  Formerly Alliance of Lordaeron
Status Active
Reputation
Quartermaster IconSmall Human Male Archmage Alvareaux
Tabard Tabard of the Kirin Tor

The Kirin Tor (sometimes spelled Kirin-Tor[6][7][8] and Kirin'Tor),[9] also known as the Wizard Council of Dalaran,[10] or the Magus Senate of Dalaran,[11] is an elite cadre of the most powerful wizards in the known world,[12] and the ruling conclave[13][14] of magi that leads the magical nation of Dalaran, one of the seven human kingdoms. More specifically, they are governed by the Council of Six.[13][15] The Kirin Tor were members of the original Alliance of Lordaeron, and have also upheld an alliance with Silvermoon for over 2,000 years,[16] with the Council of Six itself once included Quel'Thalas' crown-prince Kael'thas Sunstrider and the blood elf Aethas Sunreaver, its sovereignty causing most contemporary human and elven mages to bow before it.[14]

Once a secretive and selective order of magi that kept aloof from ordinary politics,[17] it was also described as the most learned and puissant of the magical academies, guilds, and societies, advisors to the kings, teachers of the learned, and revealers of secrets.[18] The Kirin Tor has since become one of the foremost factions standing against the threats posed to Azeroth's survival. Allied to the Alliance, but remaining neutral in its conflict with the Horde, they fought in recent years against the Scourge, the blue dragonflight, and the Iron Horde, with Dalaran becoming a focal point of the campaign against the Burning Legion and serving as a neutral ground where the heroes of every kingdom could join together against their mutual foe.[19]

The Kirin Tor became a reputation faction in World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King.

History

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The Crest of the Kirin Tor

As Dalaran became the chief center of learning for magicians throughout the land, its Magocrat lords formed the Kirin Tor[20][21] as a specialized sect that was charged with cataloging and researching every spell, artifact, and magic item known to mankind at the time.[22] The Council of Six became the rulers of the Kirin Tor, and eventually replaced the Magocrats at the head of Dalaran.[23]

Approximately five hundred years prior to the opening of the Dark Portal, the black dragon Sintharia, former prime consort of Deathwing, attempted to bring down the Kirin Tor with a curse that left all the wizards in the city unable to use their magic. Her scheme was foiled in part by Korialstrasz, consort to Alexstrasza, and when Sintharia was defeated, most believed her to be dead when her own magic had been turned on her.[24]

With Aegwynn distancing herself and giving birth to Medivh, the Council of Tirisfal was without an official Guardian. They called on the Kirin Tor's accomplished magi to keep watch and safeguard the world.[25] Likewise, at the Council's behest, the Kirin Tor sent agents to infiltrate Karazhan and spy on the young Medivh, taking parts in his parties in the magical tower. The spies, however, always left empty-handed - Medivh made sure of it.[26] The Violet Eye, a secret sect founded by the Kirin Tor, was later assigned to keep an eye on Karazhan and to spy on the Guardian and his works.[27]

Their members were present across all the Eastern Kingdoms, notably in the Kingdom of Stormwind, where Anduin Lothar was acquainted with the fellow wizards of the Kirin Tor in the realm.[28]

During the First War

Grand Magus Antonidas HS

Archmage Antonidas, leader of the Kirin Tor and Dalaran at the time of the Great Wars.

At the beginning of the First War, the resurgence of strange green-skinned creatures who attacked human settlements in Azeroth had thoroughly occupied the attention of the Council of Tirisfal and the Kirin Tor. The appearance of creatures never seen on this world, corrupted by demonic energies, far outweighed their concerns about Medivh. However, the Council still wanted to work with the Guardian and convinced the Kirin Tor to send another apprentice to Karazhan. For years apprentices had presented themselves to Karazhan, some sent by the Kirin Tor, others willingly, but Medivh was a severe master, and the slightest mistake led to being expelled, most of them only stayed for one day, the others less than a week. At the request of the Council, and recently learning that Medivh wished for the first time to have an apprentice, they sent the young Khadgar who came to be worthy of being the Guardian's apprentice and spent several years studying with the latter.[29] Several mage instructors of the Kirin Tor saw an opportunity to gain new information and asked Khadgar to learn various information for them.[30]

Despite the war happening far away from them, the mages of the Kirin Tor still saw their fair share of troubles. Seven mages of the Violet Citadel died in mysterious circumstances, including Guzbah and archmage Arrexis. Besides Guzbah all of them were secretly members of the Council of Tirisfal.[31]

Some time after Medivh's death and the end of the war, Aegwynn gave Aluneth to the Kirin Tor. The mages locked it in an enchanted vault.[32]

During the Second War

Following the fall of Stormwind to the Orcish Horde, the Kirin Tor was present during the Council of Seven Nations, represented by the Archmage Antonidas. After heated debates, and Turalyon's encouraging speech to unite them, Antonidas pledged the support of Dalaran with the other kingdoms to the newly formed Alliance of Lordaeron.[33] Archmage Khadgar personally served as their liaison.[34]

Among the mages that participated in the Second War, some were the former students of the Conjurers of Azeroth who fell during the First War as they were unprepared for the rigors of warfare. Whether in their sanctum at the Violet Citadel in Dalaran or on the many battlefields of Lordaeron, the mages were resolute in their efforts to defend the people.[35]

Though the Dark Portal was destroyed by Khadgar and his fellow magi in the aftermath of the Second War,[36] the Kirin Tor noticed that a rift remained that connected Azeroth and Draenor together. At the behest of Archmage Khadgar, the construction of Nethergarde was funded after the Second War by the various kingdoms of the Alliance of Lordaeron, and built by the Stonemasons Guild under the supervision of Edwin VanCleef. The archmages of the Kirin Tor, along with the help of King Terenas, Thoras Trollbane and the young king of Stormwind Varian Wrynn, convinced the members of the Alliance that the high costs involved with constructing the fortress were well worth it considering the dangers involved with a possible "second invasion".[37] The fortress was primarily staffed by members of the Kirin Tor,[37] who were also tasked with stopping the spread of the taint that had corrupted the orcish homelands and threatened to spread over all the continent. The magi managed to preserve the northern swamps and the human realms beyond.[38]

During the war that would follow between the Alliance of Lordaeron and Horde of Draenor, Teron Gorefiend and his death knights, aided by Deathwing, found themselves able to successfully enter Dalaran's Arcane vault and steal the Eye of Dalaran from the Kirin Tor, a relic they crafted that could focus and amplify magical energies.[39] When Gorefiend shattered the containment wards placed around the artifact, he attracted the attention of one of the most powerful leaders in the Kirin Tor, the Archmage Antonidas, who raced to investigate the source of the disturbance. He and a handful of magi battled the death knights in the vault, but the element of surprise was on the Horde's side, and one of the magi was killed before they escaped with the artifact. Antonidas gave chase for as long as he could, but once the death knights had reunited with the black dragons, they vanished into the skies. Antonidas would quickly inform Khadgar of the theft and, sometime after, the Alliance Expedition would journey to Draenor in order to put an end to the orc threat.[40]

Aftermath of the Second War

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Dalaran before its destruction during the Third War.

Following the destruction of Draenor, the Kirin Tor studied the imprisoned orcs and their magics. The magi knew that elements of the Horde were still lurking throughout the Eastern Kingdoms. They wanted to learn as much as they could about their enemy in the event that another war broke out,[41] and later found out that the defeated orcs had fallen into a strange lethargy, suffering from a withdrawal of the demonic energies that they had become addicted to.[42]

For years, the Kirin Tor had watched Natalie Seline, greatly troubled by her dark teachings. After her death, they set out to scour her writings from history. Magi picked through the villages and cities Seline had traveled, gathering up every scroll and tome that she had penned. Her writings were then locked away in the Kirin Tor's vaults of Dalaran,[43] hoping that would be the end of Seline's dangerous brand of magic. Yet despite their efforts, they could not bury the doctrine of balance she had preached.[44]

At some point, it came to Antonidas' attention that Kel'Thuzad, another member of the Council of Six, had begun to experiment with the arcane art of necromancy. As this threatened the safety and reputation of Dalaran, Antonidas and the other leaders of the Kirin Tor decided to put a stop to it. They had Kel'Thuzad's properties searched, and all items tainted by dark magic were confiscated and destroyed. Antonidas warned Kel'Thuzad that he would be stripped of his rank and holdings, and exiled from both Dalaran and Lordaeron, if he did not abandon that path. Kel'Thuzad chose to leave Dalaran and swore to serve the Lich King.[45]

As a representative of the Kirin Tor and the Alliance of Lordaeron, Antonidas held the position as one of the four jurors during the court of the paladin of the Silver Hand Tirion Fordring in Stratholme. Like the other judges, he was shocked when Tirion admitted his guilt, which led the paladin to his excommunication and his exile.[46]

While the Alliance of Lordaeron was unaware of the death cults forming in their lands before, the departure of Quel'Thalas who stated that the humans' poor leadership had led to the burning of their forests during the Second War,[47] alongside the liberation of the orcs from internment camps by Thrall, led to the departure of Gilneas and Stromgarde from the Alliance.[48] However, several kingdoms made it known that they had no intention of letting the Alliance collapse, among them the nation of Dalaran.[49]

At the time of the Third War, most contemporary human and high elven mages bowed to the sovereignty of Dalaran and the Kirin Tor. Elven sorceresses served the Kirin Tor as its agents.[14] However, the city was noted for being politically aloof and secretive - magi of the Kirin Tor did not get involved in "ordinary" politics, and outsiders were rarely welcome in Dalaran, even visiting royalty.[17]

During the Third War

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Arthas Menethil battling the forces of Dalaran while Kel'Thuzad summons the demon lord Archimonde.

Near the beginning of the Third War, the Kirin Tor took notice of a mysterious plague gripping the northlands. As such, their Ambassador to King Terenas Menethil II revealed that the Kirin Tor were prepared to place the villages under strict quarantine. However, the King declared that there would be no quarantine without proof of these claims as the people of Lordaeron had suffered enough.[50] Suspecting that the plague was magical in nature, the Kirin Tor sent Jaina Proudmoore to investigate, accompanied by the paladin of the Silver Hand Arthas Menethil and his envoys sent by King Terenas to assist her.[51][52] The Kirin Tor eventually learned that their suspicions were not only correct but that Kel'Thuzad, a former member of the organization, was responsible for spreading the plague.[53]

When the Third War began, some of the aspiring geniuses of the magocracy were allured by the dark arts and forsook their very souls, becoming necromancers in service to the Scourge.[54] When King Terenas Menethil II was killed by Arthas and Capital City fell, magi from Dalaran went to the ruined kingdom of Lordaeron along with other Alliance soldiers to deal with the rampaging undead army, but soon found themselves overwhelmed.[55]

Under the direction of the demon lord Archimonde who wished to come to Azeroth to begin his invasion, the undead Scourge, led by the death knight Arthas, prepared to invade Dalaran in order to claim the Book of Medivh, protected by the Kirin Tor since a messenger from Khadgar brought them the artifact before he destroyed the Dark Portal from Draenor. The idea of ā€‹ā€‹using this artifact to open the way for demons was from the Lich King, the latter knowing that it would be possible to access it with the help of the now resurrected lich Kel'Thuzad, who had been one of Dalaran's rulers.[56]

With the Scourge approaching Dalaran, Archmage Antonidas and the Kirin Tor readied themselves for battle. They evacuated most of the city's civilians, leaving behind only a small resistance force. Though these defenders were few, they were some of the greatest magi in the world. Not only that, as Dalaran itself was a weapon, whose magic coursed through the streets, and arcane barriers blanketed the city. Many of these wards would destroy any undead that touched them.[57] In Dalaran, the Scourge met resistance every bit as formidable as that of Lordaeron or Quel'Thalas. Perhaps even more so. The Kirin Tor's magi battered the undead with barrage after barrage of arcane energy, wreaking havoc on the invaders. However, this frontal assault was nothing more than a diversion, while a small force of Scourge was led by Arthas in the city, accompanied by Kel'Thuzad and the dreadlord Tichondrius. They killed the wizards maintaining the auras and arcane barriers, and met the Kirin Tor's leader Antonidas who faced them until his last breath,[58] before claiming the Book of Medivh.[59]

While the Scourge prepared to summon Archimonde into the world, surviving wizards of the Kirin Tor had teleported in an army.[60] As the Kirin Tor began their attack, Arthas ordered the Scourge to defend Kel'Thuzad at all costs; and despite their best efforts, the Kirin Tor failed in stopping the Scourge. Successfully summoned, Archimonde destroyed Dalaran completely, claiming its annihilation heralded the Legion's first strike against the mortal world.

After the fall of Dalaran, surviving agents of the Kirin Tor such as Jailor Kassan pledged their support to Grand Marshal Garithos and the Alliance resistance. The blood elves, led by Council of Six member Kael'thas Sunstrider, came to reside in Dalaran and fought in its defense; however, the elves came under Garithos' prejudice against their kind and were eventually imprisoned in the city's dungeons for consorting with the naga, slated for execution. However, thanks to the timely arrival of Lady Vashj, the blood elves were freed and eventually found their way to Outland. When the blood elf Prince Kael'thas was fleeing the dungeons, he found the ghosts of Antonidas and several of his kindred, and finally released them, allowing them peace after so many months.[61]

While elves such as Aethas Sunreaver would vouch for the Kirin Tor's innocence in these events, others like Rommath would accuse the organization of looking the other way.[62] What role the Kirin Tor had in this, if any, is largely unknown. They were, however, known to have partial control of the city.[63] The destruction of Dalaran was a massive blow to the Kirin Tor, leaving its surviving members scattered and its leadership in disarray,[64] while some of them fought and were killed by the pets of Hakkar the Houndmaster.[65]

At some point, the Kirin Tor cleared the naga from the Tomb of Sargeras and sealed the place.[66]

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Archmage Rhonin, who led the Kirin Tor in the reconstruction of Dalaran and during the Nexus War.

At some point, the surviving wizards of the Kirin Tor returned to the ruins of Dalaran and constructed a vast, magical dome around the heart of their city. Some believe it was for protection from the violence of these times, others say they merely wanted solitude, to study and plot. The shield was opaque and completely impenetrable by any known means warding off any new attack while the magi slowly regained their strength. The area and ruined outskirts of their city were patrolled by the wizards and their rock elemental minions,[67] but the dome was powerful enough to destroy creatures that venture too close. Archmage Ansirem Runeweaver was present among those who remained outside the dome.

They sent Sorcerer Ashcrombe to Shadowfang Keep to check on Archmage Arugal's progress against the undead, ignorant to the fact that the archmage had been driven mad with guilt over the fact that he summoned the worgen to Gilneas.

The Kirin Tor also have forces stationed in Ambermill, Nethergarde Keep, the Lordamere Internment Camp and parts of Silverpine Forest. Dalaran also has a strong presence in Outland. Dalaran's army is largely responsible for the survival of Alliance power in Silverpine; without the aid of the magi, the town of Pyrewood Village would have fallen to the Scourge long ago. The Kirin Tor were also not knowledgeable about the Forsaken at first, believing them to be just another clan of undead.[68] The mages of Dalaran would eventually come into conflict with them, notably over the control of Ambermill in Silverpine Forest.

At some point, after the Scarlet Crusade failed to properly create a second Ashbringer in the form of Inv staff 2h artifacttome d 01 [Light's Wrath], the elite magi of the Kirin Tor hid it away lest it unleash further deadly calamities.[69] Fearing its unbridled power, the Kirin Tor entrusted its safekeeping to the blue dragonflight in order to secure it away from the hands of men.[70]

Wrath of the Lich King

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Dalaran, the greatest mage city in the world, floating above the skies of Crystalsong Forest in Northrend.

As Malygos intended to siphon from every source of arcane power on Azeroth and dispose of the energy where no mage could reach it, the magi of Azeroth quickly noticed that something was amiss. A few powerful magi of the Kirin Tor were sent out to investigate, and when they arrived at the Nexus, they were confronted by Malygos himself who hid nothing from them. He told them that the use of the arcane had put the Burning Legion's eye on Azeroth, repeatedly, and that now the armies of the Horde and the Alliance were abusing those energies to settle their factional disputes. He showed the magi the damage that had already been done to Azeroth, and demanded that they join his cause. Some high-ranking magi of the Kirin Tor were swayed by his argument, and they pledged themselves to the blue dragonflight. Others were horrified and attempted to escape, but none succeeded, as they were killed to stop word from getting back to the Kirin Tor. The magi who joined Malygos soon became known as mage hunters, dedicated to erasing all resistance to the blue dragonflight's new purpose.[71]

During the Scourgewar, after the fall of Naxxramas, the Kirin Tor finally uncovered what was happening at the Nexus, where Malygos and his dragonflight were draining away Azeroth's arcane magic, redirecting all the ley lines towards the Nexus, and killing anyone who dared to oppose them. Archmage Rhonin and the ranking members of the Kirin Tor were shocked to learn that some of their own had defected to the blue dragonflight's cause. The danger posed by Malygos and the Scourge was so great that the magi of Dalaran did something unprecedented: they pooled their power and teleported their entire city to the skies above Crystalsong Forest in Northrend,[72] leaving only a crater in its place. From their new vantage point, the city subsequently served as a base of operations for many actions taken against the growing threat of the Lich King, while the Kirin Tor engaged the Nexus War to stop Malygos's campaign, but progress was slow. The blue Dragon Aspect and his servants were too strong for even the great magi of Dalaran to contend with, and the presence of the Kirin Tor was indeed met with deep-seated revilement from the crazed Malygos, who made numerous attempts to destroy the city.[73]

In time, the Kirin Tor proclaimed themselves neutral in the conflict between the Horde and the Alliance, and instead sought to help bridge the gaps between the two factions, starting with reaching out to Quel'Thalas for magical support against Malygos.[62] Consequently, the elven population of the Kirin Tor underwent something of a split: the portion of the elves who converted to the blood elven philosophy took up the name "the Sunreavers", named for their leader, Aethas Sunreaver, the only non-human on the Council of Six who ensured the Horde a sanctuary within the city. Conversely, some high elven members opposed the notion of allowing the sin'dorei back into the Kirin Tor's ranks and formed the Silver Covenant to oppose it. Consequently, as base of operations, the Alliance was given the Silver Enclave which was the base of the Silver Covenant. Its leader, Vereesa Windrunner, however, held no political sway within the city, thus leading to the blood elves officially being readmitted as members of the Kirin Tor.[74]

The Kirin Tor then called upon the factions to aid them. The idea of diverting resources from the war against the Lich King did not sit well with Garrosh Hellscream or Bolvar Fordragon, but both agreed that it was necessary, and joined the Kirin Tor in the Nexus War. Alexstrasza and her red dragonflight allied with the Kirin Tor to fight,[75] later joined by representatives of the other dragonflights who had also grown wary of Malygos. Together, they attempted to contact the Aspect of Magic and convince him to end his destructive crusade, but their efforts were met with open hostility. With the help of the Wyrmrest Accord, an agreement between all the dragonflights, and both factions, the Kirin Tor assaulted the Nexus, and Malygos was ultimately killed before his vengeance could be fulfilled. The Kirin Tor then spent years reversing the damage done to Azeroth's ley lines, eventually restoring them to their former power.[76]

When Brann Bronzebeard of the Explorers' League barely escaped from Ulduar, he immediately notified Archmage Rhonin of the Kirin Tor that a living nightmare was stirring within the forgotten stronghold. The leader of the Kirin Tor notified the Alliance and the Horde, hoping they would see fit to set aside their differences again, but it was a failure because of the recently disastrous battle of Angrathar the Wrathgate.[77] Consequently, the Explorers' League and the Kirin Tor later implored members of the Horde and the Alliance to join them in the final assault on the stronghold, and since the request came from neutral parties, they agreed. The assault was more difficult than anyone imagined, but they managed to reach Yogg-Saron's prison chamber and defeat the Old God.[78]

At some point during the war, the Kirin Tor acquired the crown of the nerubian king and put it aside for the nerubians, whenever they decided to coronate a new one.[79]

Interlude

During the War Against the Nightmare, most of the mages of the Kirin Tor, including Rhonin, were trapped in their nightmares. Archmage Modera and her remaining comrades, however, were holding against the shadowy attackers, despite their exhaustion.[80]

Between the Cataclysm and the discovery of Pandaria, Dalaran and the Kirin Tor remained in Northrend.[81] At Dalaran Crater, Archmage Ansirem Runeweaver left the region, while only workers and summoners of the Kirin Tor remain at the crater, some of them discussing that the area was unstable. They are friendly with members of the Alliance, but still hostile with those of the Horde following their conflict with the Forsaken who also conquered Ambermill.

When the nation was invited by the leadership of the Alliance to send a representative to their diplomatic meeting in Darnassus, the Council declined, citing its desire to retain its neutrality and continue to help bridge the gaps between the Alliance and the Horde.[82]

Tides of War

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Archmage Jaina Proudmoore, successor to Rhonin following the Attack on Theramore Isle.

Years later, as she learned of Garrosh Hellscream's ambitions to conquer the whole of Kalimdor, Jaina Proudmoore urged the Kirin Tor to support Theramore against the Horde armies massing at Northwatch Hold. Despite their initial reluctance to involve the neutral Kirin Tor into a conflict, the council agreed to send mages to help defend the island nation. Aethas Sunreaver cast the decisive vote in support of Theramore, reasoning that to do nothing would be to implicitly support the Horde's expansionism.

When Garrosh Hellscream's true plan - to detonate a mana bomb over Theramore - was revealed, Rhonin sacrificed his life by teleporting Jaina and a few wounded defenders to safety. Rhonin pulled the bomb into the Theramore Tower, minimizing the damage caused by the explosion.

In the aftermath, the Kirin Tor, while refusing to launch an attack on Orgrimmar in retaliation for Theramore's decimation, chose Jaina as Rhonin's replacement and as the new leader of the Council of Six and the Kirin Tor, with Kalecgos also joining the Kirin Tor.[34] Due to Thalen Songweaver's betrayal at the defense of Theramore, the Sunreavers' credibility was damaged, though Aethas later denies responsibility and vowed to atone for Thalen's treachery. Soon afterward, many, if not nearly every member of the Kirin Tor who could come, attended the funeral ceremony for Rhonin, led by Jaina. It concluded as the mages and denizens sent small arcane orbs floating upwards.[74]

Kalec also joined the Kirin Tor and stayed in the city for a time, but he saw distrust from the other magi, so he often found excuses to be away.[83]

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When Jaina Proudmoore discovered that the Sunreavers helped Garrosh Hellscream steal the Inv misc bell 01 [Divine Bell] by using Dalaran portals to infiltrate Darnassus, she mobilized the Kirin Tor, Alliance forces, and the Silver Covenant to purge the Horde from Dalaran. Though Aethas Sunreaver claimed he knew nothing of Garrosh's scheme, Jaina nonetheless chose to incarcerate him and his Sunreavers after Aethas refused to order his people to leave the city peacefully. Those that surrendered were imprisoned in the Violet Hold while those that resisted were put to the sword, after which Jaina pledged the Kirin Tor to Varian's war cause, effectively bringing Dalaran back into the Alliance (for game purposes Dalaran remains unchanged after the questline is completed).

The purge also put an end to Dalaran's alliance with Silvermoon, which had stood for over 2,000 years.[16]

Ignited by Jaina's fury, the Kirin Tor Offensive seek to seize Thunder Isle and the treasures contained therein, in the interest of the Alliance. Composed of Silver Covenant high elves combined with war mages and warriors of the Kirin Tor. Their main goals are to prevent the Horde from obtaining powerful artifacts from Emperor Lei Shen and to also fight the coalition of Zandalari and mogu threatening Pandaria.

Warlords of Draenor

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The Kirin Tor's expedition into the alternate Draenor of thirty-five years ago was led by Khadgar.[84] While the Alliance-Horde expedition was mostly busy dealing with the Iron Horde, Khadgar, feeling responsible for the release of Gul'dan after the Assault on the Dark Portal, leads agents of the Kirin Tor to track down the mad warlock.

Based at Zangarra in Talador, the Kirin Tor were friendly with the Alliance adventurers, but remain neutral with the Horde adventurers, as Jaina Proudmoore has ordered that all outsiders to Dalaran - especially the Horde - are not allowed on Kirin Tor grounds. Despite this, Khadgar says that as he is a member of the Council, his friends - regardless of faction - are allowed in, and if Jaina has a problem with it she can take it up with him.[85] When Jaina arrives on Draenor, she expresses distaste that Khadgar allows the Horde to work with him at Zangarra. Jaina says the rest of the Council of Six would not approve and that she certainly does not.

A Kirin Tor expedition was also sent to Gorgrond. They asked the forces of Frostwall and Lunarfall to help them with the natives.[86] They were responsible for maintaining a supply line between Draenor and Azeroth, but their holdout within the Everbloom, the Violet Bluff, was overgrown by Primals and most of its population infested. This turn of events nearly ended in a disaster, when the genesaur Yalnu crossed the mage portal into the Kirin Tor overlook above Stormwind, where he was stopped before he could muster his strength and infest the city or even worse.

Another Kirin Tor force, led by Modera, fights the forces of Socrethar and the Sargerei at Socrethar's Rise.

Kirin Tor mages accompanied Khadgar to the Hellfire Citadel and are seen at the entrance and at the site of the disabled Black Gate maintaining portals.

Legion

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Archmage Khadgar, actual leader of the Kirin Tor since the third invasion of the Burning Legion.

During the battle for the Broken Shore, a squad of Kirin Tor Battle-Mages led by Jaina Proudmoore fought alongside King Varian Wrynn and Genn Greymane.

After the disastrous battle, Jaina Proudmoore and the Kirin Tor moved the entire city to Deadwind Pass with a giant teleportation spell, in order to aid in the protection of the Eastern Kingdoms,[87] hovering over Karazhan.[88] In the town ruins outside of Karazhan, a few mages of the Kirin Tor could be seen fighting alongside the Violet Eye mages, holding off the demonic reinforcements from reaching the gates of the Master's Cellar. At the same time, the local forces of Dalaran in Hillsbrad Foothills were trying to reconstruct the remaining ruins of the Dalaran Crater, overseen by Archmage Cedric.[89]

Later, Khadgar called for a vote to have the Horde return to Dalaran in order to have the Kirin Tor fight the Burning Legion at its utmost capability. Jaina was vehemently opposed, especially after the events of the Broken Shore, but she was outvoted in the Council of Six with only Ansirem Runeweaver voting "no" alongside her. Jaina left Dalaran and the Kirin Tor in anger and Khadgar became the council's replacement leader.[90] When the council next assembled, Kalecgos was seen as the sixth in Jaina's place.[91] The council later voted to allow Aethas Sunreaver back into Dalaran, although not as a member of the Six.[92]

After the Burning Legion had launched an attack on the city, the Council moved the city to the southern shores of the Broken Isles in close proximity to Azsuna,[93] so it would once again serve as a hub for Azeroth's heroes at the front lines in the renewed war against the Legion when countless forces pour from the Tomb of Sargeras.

In order to fight the Burning Legion, the Tirisgarde was reformed by Meryl Felstorm and the Conjuror of the Tirisgarde in the Hall of the Guardian. Several members of the Kirin Tor, including members of the Council of Six,[94][95][96] joined the ranks of the Tirisgarde. Some of the Magisters who studied amongst the Kirin Tor also joined the Tirisgarde, convinced and led by Esara Verrinde.[97] Later, the unified Tirisgarde managed to capture the dreadlord Kathra'natir in the Inv icon shadowcouncilorb purple [Nightborne Soulstone], now used to power a weapon defense system located in the tallest spire atop Dalaran's Violet Citadel.[98]

Khadgar asked the Unseen Path for help against Hakkar who had captured several Kirin Tor mages. The Archmage, Baron, and the Huntmaster found them in Meredil in Suramar, but they were too late, the mages have just been fed to Hakkar's felhounds.[99][100]

The Kirin Tor also participated in the Nightfallen rebellion, and supported the Armies of Legionfall in the Assault on Broken Shore and further incursions on the island, while the Archmage Kesalon was sent to scour the Broken Isles for anomalies and arcane artifacts.

Some mages of the Kirin Tor were present on Argus under the orders of the Conjuror of the Tirisgarde, Archmage Khadgar, and Aethas Sunreaver, in order to fight demons on the battlefield at Darkfall Ridge, and protect the Vindicaar from Legion's attacks.

After the Argus Campaign, several Kirin Tor mages were seen among the gathered crowd at the memorial ceremony at Lion's Rest in Stormwind City.

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Portal to Dalaran in the Wizard's Sanctum.

During the Fourth War, the Kirin Tor remained largely neutral and did not provide significant assistance to either side, although King Anduin Wrynn briefly attempted to reach them during the War of the Thorns.[101] Their leader Khadgar remained in Karazhan throughout the course of the Fourth War, and even after its conclusion.[102]

At some point, emissaries of the Kirin Tor settled in both portal rooms of Stormwind and Orgrimmar, offering access to a portal for the Broken Isles. Unlike the Pathfinder's Den of Orgrimmar, the recently renovated Wizard's Sanctum of Stormwind City was decorated with banners bearing the crest of the Kirin Tor, and one of their magus maintained a portal for Stormshield. Some Arcane Golems also regularly patrolled the Sanctum, similar to the ones used by the Kirin Tor. This seems to indicate that the Kirin Tor was involved in the renovations, remaining an ally to the Alliance, while maintaining its neutrality with the Horde during the war.

However, some were able to join the ranks of the Alliance during the war, notably the Quartermaster Tomas Riogain who replaced his tabard and was aboard the Alliance fleet who chased the remains of the Horde fleet sailing from Zandalar after the Battle of Dazar'alor. He managed to survive Queen Azshara's trap and joined the survivors in Mezzamere, regretting having left Dalaran.[103]

Some Kirin Tor Keepers also assisted Kalecgos in securing the Inv misc monsterscales 09 [Charged Scale of the Blue Aspect] at the Nexus.[104]

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Following the war against the Jailer, the Bronzebeard brothers visited Northrend once again. During their exploration, they reported that all that remains of the Kirin Tor on the frozen continent is the contingent watching the Nexus at the Amber Ledge,[105] and that their problems with the blue dragonflight were mostly ended since the end of the Nexus War.[106]

Dragonflight

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Camp Antonidas in Azure Span.

When the Dragon Isles emerged, Archmage Khadgar was visited in Karazhan by Kalecgos, who informed him that ancient enemies of the Dragon Aspects known as the Primal Incarnates were returning to threaten the world and seek to cleanse Azeroth of the "stain" of the titans. Realizing their oncoming threat, Khadgar agreed to help the blue dragon, and the Kirin Tor later traveled to the Dragon Isles with the Dragonscale Expedition.

In the Azure Span, the Kirin Tor worked to safeguard the wild arcane magic located all throughout the region and wanted to help Kalecgos in reclaiming the Azure Oathstone. However, the Primalists began to hunt the Kirin Tor mages since their arrival, as they detested their practice of arcane magic.[107] After establishing Camp Antonidas, they came under attack by the Primalists proto-dragons. However, with the aid of adventurers, they were able to hold the line until Kalecgos arrived to fend them off.[108] Khadgar led the mages to continue fighting the Primalists, notably in and around Vakthros Range.

Organization and headquarters

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Kirin Tor banner.

As the elite cadre of the most powerful magi in the known world, and the ruling conclave that leads the magical nation of Dalaran, the Kirin Tor has its own hierarchical structure to organize its activities around the world. The Kirin Tor held no other spellcasters as their equals for magical knowledge, indeed often sought to hinder those wizards who did not hold allegiance to the Violet Citadel.[109]

Joining the Kirin Tor requires years of study in magic schools,[73] then to become the apprentice of one of their mages, in order to prove itself worthy of being integrated as a member of the organization. Thereafter, nothing advanced a wizard in the Kirin Tor quicker than reputation, although none of the senior council would have ever admitted to that base fact.[110] As agents of the Kirin Tor, their mission is to collect knowledge and magical artifacts found across all Azeroth, and even beyond.

The Kirin Tor's headquarters is the Violet Citadel, an impressive building so named for its stone walls which gave off a faint violet light. Separately, the conclave's senior council met in the Chamber of Air, a room with no visible walls ā€” the gray stone floor with its central diamond symbol stood beneath an open sky that shifted and changed rapidly as if time was speeding past within the chamber.

Leadership

Within the conclave, there is an inner council: the Six, who are the actual rulers of the city.[83] This governing body appoints one of their own as Head of the Kirin Tor[14] (also known as Grand Magus of the Kirin Tor[111]); this master wizard[34] is essentially the ruler of Dalaran.[34]

The Council of Six

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A meeting of the Council of Six, at the time of the Burning Legion's third invasion.

The Council of Six is the Kirin Tor high council of Dalaran. These six individuals are the leaders of both the city and all territories under the control of Dalaran. The Six are usually the most senior, but not necessarily the most gifted. They are chosen by several means, magic but one of them.[13]

The Violet Council

The Violet Council, composed of nine of Dalaran's elite wizards, was present to fight against the Scourge during the Siege of Dalaran, spreading throughout the city to summon reinforcements and guard treasures, resources and experiments contained in the various vaults of Dalaran. One of them was present in the Violet Hold, where he summoned various prisoners to help repel the undead forces.[112]

Following the defeat of the Kirin Tor, and as they have not been mentioned since the destruction of the city, the wizards of the Violet Council were most certainly eliminated by Arthas and his hordes of undead.

Membership

Violet Spellsword HS

Violet Spellsword in Hearthstone.

Though primarily a human kingdom, the Kirin Tor has always housed a sizeable Thalassian minority. For over two thousand years, it was not uncommon for some of the long-lived elves to study and serve in Dalaran as well as Silvermoon. Relations were strained between the two magical kingdoms after the Third War, and further compounded by Silvermoon's alliance with the reformed Horde,[62] however, the readmitted Sunreavers continued tradition somewhat, even if they were excluded and subsequently readmitted in Dalaran in the last years. Most of the Kirin Tor's current high elf population is now part of the Silver Covenant, a militant wing of Kirin Tor defenders. The Kirin Tor also has gnomes, dwarves, and half-elves in their ranks. The organization also seems to accept some of its members who became undead after the Third War, the only exemple being Old Fillmaff,[113] although he does not know that he is dead.[114]

Following the Cataclysm, the Kirin Tor recruited worgen, draenei, and pandaren mages in their ranks. At the same time, the gradual reintroduction of arcane magic into night elf society has in turn also slowly produced mages of that race. By the time Azeroth was ready to invade Tanaan Jungle on Draenor, night elf and Highborne mages had joined the Kirin Tor, carrying out work such as maintaining a portal between Lion's Watch and Stormshield in Ashran.

In the years following the war against the Jailer, the Kirin Tor recruited many races into its ranks, mainly from those of the Horde. On the Dragon Isles, the Kirin Tor expedition counted among its ranks the usual races but also Kul Tiran humans, Lightforged draenei, Mechagon mechagnomes, orcs, jungle trolls, tauren, goblins, nightborne, Zandalari trolls, and vulpera mages.

Depending on their choice of school of arcane magic, their talent, or the function in which they specialize, the mages and agents of the Kirin Tor carry different titles which specify their work, as well as the studies and research they are in charge for the organization.

The elite of the Kirin Tor are the archmages, who represent the pinnacle of magical power.[14] It is an honorary title given to the most powerful and experienced mages of the Kirin Tor, in which they obtain a position of authority in the hierarchy. They take care of directing their subordinate mages in their activities and missions for the organization, while some of them represent the Kirin Tor in other realms, notably as appointed Archmage in the Royal Court of one of the Seven Kingdoms.[122][123] At the same time, they also continue to do their research on different types of knowledge and artifacts.

Notable members

Main article: List of Kirin Tor mages
Name Role Status Location
Alliance & Horde IconSmall Adventurer The Conjuror Archmage of the Kirin Tor and leader of the Tirisgarde. Alive Azeroth
Horde IconSmall Aethas Aethas Sunreaver Leader of the Sunreavers, former member of the Council of Six. Alive Various locations
Neutral IconSmall Human Male Alvareaux Archmage and quartermaster of the Kirin Tor. Alive Violet Citadel, Dalaran
Alliance IconSmall Human Male Andromath High Sorcerer of the Wizard's Sanctum in Stormwind, and member of the Tirisgarde. Alive Wizard's Sanctum, Stormwind City; Hall of the Guardian
Alliance IconSmall Human Male Ashcrombe Sorcerer sent to investigate Arugal's activities in Silverpine Forest. Unknown Formerly Shadowfang Keep
Neutral IconSmall Human Male Berinand Archmage and leader of the Transitus Shield. Alive Transitus Shield, Borean Tundra
Neutral IconSmall Human Male Donathan Representative of Dalaran sent to investigate the abduction and imprisonment of mages. Alive Amber Ledge, Borean Tundra
Neutral IconSmall Human Male Guzbah Scholar of demon lore and instructor of Khadgar; killed by demons. Deceased Killed in Dalaran
Neutral IconSmall DarkIron Male Kreimhold Archmage of the Kirin Tor, in charge of the Barrels o' Fun game. Alive Various locations
Neutral IconSmall Human Male Korrigan Librarian and lore seeker of the demon worshipers. Alive Unknown
Neutral IconSmall HighElf Male Lan'dalock Archmage of the Kirin Tor and Master of Fate. Alive Various locations
Neutral IconSmall Forsaken Male Old Fillmaff Undead member of the Kirin Tor and librarian of the Tirisgarde. Active Hall of the Guardian
Neutral IconSmall HighElf Male Ravandwyr Apprentice to Archmage Vargoth and member of the Tirisgarde. Alive Various locations
Alliance IconSmall HighElf Female Sathera Friend of Antonidas and Kael'thas, killed when death knights attacked Dalaran. Deceased Killed in the Violet Citadel
Alliance IconSmall Human Male Ur Mage known for researching the worgen and other worlds, killed by the Scourge. Deceased Killed in Dalaran
Neutral IconSmall BloodElf Male Varenthas Invited adventurers in Northrend to Dalaran, later became High Forgeguard of the Tirisgarde. Alive Vengeance Landing, Howling Fjord; Hall of the Guardian

Members in the RPG

Icon-RPG This section contains information from the Warcraft RPG which is considered non-canon.

The following are stated to be members or former members of the Kirin Tor in the Warcraft RPG but have no known connection to the faction in canon lore.

Name Role Status Location
Mob IconSmall Human Male Allistarj Former member of the Kirin Tor, now a servant of Razelikh the Defiler Deceased Formerly Serpent's Coil, Blasted Lands

Culture

See also: Dalaran (kingdom)#People and culture
Violet Citadel

The Violet Citadel in Dalaran.

The magi of the Kirin Tor were private, mysterious, and powerful, but they kept to themselves save when needed. They usually didn't get involved in ordinary politics, nor did they do the ordinary political maneuvering such as inviting royalty to enjoy their hospitality. This, however, was not always the case. They arrange formal dinners - for their own members and for visitors in a large dining room. The magi are usually clad in the purple and gold robes of Dalaran with an embroidered symbol of the great Eye upon them.[17] They also wear their Kirin Tor signets.

There is one thing every member of the Kirin Tor valued, it's their independence. According to Khadgar and Antonidas, getting even two wizards to work together was difficult enough, it was something their own brethren have never found easy, and the thought of managing more than that was almost beyond imagining.[124] Among them, some hold themselves in a certain way above the non-mages.[125] However, following the destruction of Dalaran, the once reviled mage Rhonin led his kind from the brink, and under his leadership, the mages of the Kirin Tor quickly began to work to the restoration of Dalaran,[73] indicating a change in their behavior, notably to cooperate.

While the Kirin Tor officially condemns torture, its members are not always opposed to using information obtained by others through it.[126]

At the time of the Second War, Archmage Antonidas was considered a living legend among the mages of Dalaran.[127]

When a mage of the Kirin Tor died, its relatives and those in contact with them received a letter from the organization, asking them to return to Dalaran any correspondence, money, information, or property, in particular any of their books on loan, that belonged to the deceased.[31]

In Dalaran they used phosphorescent crystals, which beamed with a steady, constant glow, though a research spoke of reflective mirrors, elemental spirits bound within lanterns, and in one case, huge captive fireflies.[109]

Mages dine in the Violet Citadel, and it is customary to serve wine with dinner,[128] most often a bottle of flamewine for which they have a fondness.

Despite their busy schedules, most members of the Kirin Tor keep themselves in great shape through a strict diet and a robust exercise regime.[129]

The mages seemingly celebrate an event called the Feast of Scribes. Most of them had at least some semblance of order to their archives, with their most valuable tomes hidden away.[130] A favored companion of Kirin Tor magi, the Albino Snake makes one wonder whether it's truly a snake or something else altogether.[131]

Prior to the First War, there was precious little information on Medivh, but every elder mage in Dalaran seemed to hold Medivh in awe. As befitting his title, the Last Guardian of Tirisfal had amassed a vast collection of writings and artifacts that dwarfs even that of the Kirin Tor.[132] Every scholar of the Kirin Tor said that it was an honor to be introduced to the most powerful mage of Azeroth, and an opportunity, they insisted, that was not to be missed. They also wanted to learn what knowledge he had hidden away in his library, what research he favored, and most of all, when he would form an heir.[109]

The Kirin Tor and their magi were considered as heretics for centuries by the Church of the Holy Light, as they never have been fond of their methods, but who let them continue to exist because they don't practice dark magic and are somewhere necessary.[45] Despite this complicated relationship, the Church ended up helping Jaina Proudmoore and the Kirin Tor during the Purge of Dalaran, hunting down the Sunreavers.[133][134]

The Kirin Tor has a very strict mentality and regulation regarding dark magics, severely punishing those who attempt to practice them in their ranks.[45] Thus, the Kirin Tor makes sure to capture or eliminate the practitioners of dark and unholy magic,[135] but also demons,[136] undead,[137] aberrations,[138] renegade mages,[139] associates of evil organizations,[140] dangerous creatures,[73] and all threats to Dalaran and Azeroth. They use the Violet Hold, the main magically-shielded prison complex of the organization, to store a number of powerful prisoners, in order to study and prevent them from threatening the world again.

The Kirin Tor doctrines frown upon making homunculi, but some understand the principles involved in creating them, one of them being Khadgar.[141]

Contrary to the teachings of the Kirin Tor, there are a great many who choose to delve into the secrets of magic by themselves. Considered to be non-sanctioned renegades by the Kirin Tor, these rogue mages strive to expand their knowledge of magic and spellcraft beyond the constraints of what most other wizards believe to be safe or morally acceptable.[14]

Studies and education

ā€œIf you rushed through the studying of spells or their execution, you risked results where nothing happenedā€”at bestā€”or at worst, disaster.ā€

ā€” Antonidas teaching Jaina[142]
Cram Session HS

Cram Session in Hearthstone.

Those with an affinity to magic may join the Kirin Tor in Dalaran. The city has magic schools where young mages and schoolchildren are trained and educated,[143][144] the topics for study being magic and its nature.

The mentors of the Kirin Tor conclave were ambitious and insatiably curious about magic in all its forms. Their continual accumulation, cataloging, and definition of magic were imprinted on young students at an early age.[109] Before the Third War, the Archmage Antonidas was in charge of teaching in some magic classes.[145] Simeon isn't a member of the Kirin Tor, but he dedicated his life to training young mages that would be their future.[73]

Pupils practice and hone their skills and mastery over the types and forms of spells, with demanding and rigorous schedules, and clad in traditional apprentice robes, usually in Dalaran's academies such as Violet Citadel. A large part of their study is to learn from their grand libraries. Students have dedicated practice chambers in the city,[73] but in case of need, they may practice their spells in other areas, such as the Violet Hold surroundings. They live in students' quarters. Summer was a very intensive time for the students. Dalaran is also a place to learn the history of the world.[17] Students become apprenticed to archmages, typically asking the senior mages to be their mentor.[146] Students are divided by year[147] and level.[73] To prevent apprentices from secretly using elemental familiars to complete their chores, the archmagi placed the ritual required to summon the creature across the pages of several spellbooks hidden throughout Dalaran. They are also prohibited from using scrying pools to post students of the opposite sex on a pay per view basis.[148]

Among the first things learned by Jaina Proudmoore after becoming apprenticed were that strong emotions and wizardry didn't always mix well and that the worst sin a mage could commit was arrogance, and also the easiest.[149] As a child, Khadgar learned from most of his lessons that non-Dalaran mages, wild, untrained, and self-taught wizards without restraint, control, and thought, always ended in the same fashion with a bad end, and sometimes, though not often, destroying a large amount of the surrounding countryside with them.[109] He also learned that the stress of the magical energies the magi wield can turn their hair gray, which has happened to many mages in the past.[109] Students are warned about rings of power, magical inscriptions carved into the floor,[150] and are taught about the four rules of the laws of arcane magic, as well as the law of sympathy.[151] Other topics of study are runes and their meanings, and golems.[152] Members of the Kirin Tor have to know the flora and fauna of Azeroth for a variety of reasons, many of them dealing with survival.[153] Thousands of years before the opening of the Dark Portal, and by the era of the opening of the portal, every wizard studied the legends of the demon horde, better known as the Burning Legion. Most of those who had claimed dealings with them had generally turned out to be of questionable states of mind.[21]

Abjuration is the most important school for a young mage to study. Its most generalized spell is the mana shield, effective but very difficult for a novice to master, as it often takes months of practice to even conjure a simple mana shield.[154] With time and experience, some magi of the Kirin Tor develop certain abilities, such as the "sixth sense" that told them through a feeling of unease that something is "off".[155] Or the sensitivity to tell the difference between one mage's magic and another, as every wizard wielded the forces of magic differently, the same to differentiate arcane and demonic magic.[156]

Historically, wizards have long been only men, as there was considerable resistance in Dalaran to women taking up the profession in spite of the city's tradition of training sorceresses and female archmages. No Kirin Tor sanctioned female wizards appeared to have existed prior to 800 years ago, when Aegwynn became Guardian. It has been difficult for Jaina Proudmoore to become wizards, as she even faced considerable obstacles in her ambition to be more than a mere sorceress. Fortunately for her, she was able to convince Antonidas to care more for her magical talent than her gender, and she became a fully qualified wizard in record time.[157] In recent years, these restrictions are no longer present, as more women wizards were formed, and are now present in the ranks of the Kirin Tor.

At the Violet Citadel, an order of mages, the former students of the fallen Conjurers of Azeroth, has been forced to discover untapped magical forces to command in their war against the ruthless orcs. Determined to avoid a similar fate, these mages have undertaken a regimen equally demanding on body and soul, thus dedicating themselves to the command of more aggressive and destructive magiks.[35]

Generally, outsiders were not welcome to study, but some expectations could be made, such as was the case with Prince Arthas Menethil, who convinced his father and Archmage Antonidas that the Kirin Tor's knowledge was valuable for him as future king.[17]

Philosophy, research, and inventions

Dalaran Librarian HS

Dalaran Librarian in Hearthstone.

At the time of the First War, the philosophical question that the mages were arguing about in the halls of the Kirin Tor was whether when you created a flame by magic, you called it into being or summoned it from some parallel existence. To which Medivh replied that when a mage creates fire, all they do is concentrating the inherent nature of the fire contained in the surrounding area into one location in order to call it into being.[130]

According to Medivh, the philosophical debates in the halls of the Kirin Tor were buffle and blow, as they seek to place rationality upon the world and regulate its motions, like when the seasons fall one after the other with lockstepped regularity, except that magic is precisely the art of circumventing the normal.[128]

The Kirin Tor possesses an (or was the) Advanced Research and Illumination Sect, which Antonidas joined very young.[158]

Jaina Proudmoore excelled at magical research and investigation.[10]

The Kirin Tor have divided the eldritch arts into eight or nine different categories. All schools of magic can be combined to create formidable spells that utilize multiple sources of power. Mages are cautioned about the dangers of combining multiple types of magic.[159] There are also multiple spells and branches of arcane research forbidden to members of the Kirin Tor.[160]

They also contributed to the creation of spells, such as the slow spell as the Kirin Tor developed a technique that envelops a person in a field that reduces kinetic energy. The mages also discovered a way to bring out the potential of the warrior's fighting spirit and essentially wreathe them in their own spiritual energies in the spell inner fire. This has had the overall effect of making the Alliance warriors more resistant to damage and better able to deal damage.[14]

Researching into banned fields of magic such as necromancy and shadow magic is expressly forbidden by laws almost as old as the Kirin Tor itself. Necromancy is highly illegal and should be avoided at all costs. They only discussed having a basic understanding of its use, as any practitioner of necromancy is the enemy of the Kirin Tor.[161] Those who persist are censored, stripped of their power and influence, and banned from the kingdom,[162] as was the case with Kel'Thuzad and Levia Laurence. Kel'Thuzad eventually considered Kirin Tor to be set in their archaic ways.[163]

Chronomancy, or time magic, is a young field of research for the Kirin Tor.[164]

The official teachings in the Violet Citadel and the Kirin Tor are that demonology is to be eschewed, avoided, and abjured. Any attempt to summon demons is to be found out and stopped at once, and those involved are to be expelled, or worse.[165] Just as the possession of fel-inscribed tomes of demonic spells must be punished, and the books confiscated, as they are considered blasphemous.[166] Specifically, Guzbah and Korrigan researched demon lore and demon worshipers respectively. What the Kirin Tor originally had at their disposal was a collection of folk legends and the reports of the local authorities involving demon worshipers.[165] Even during the third invasion of the Burning Legion, the Kirin Tor's knowledge of demonic forces was limited.[167] In all of the Kirin Tor's research into succubi and other sayaad, they have come to one conclusion - they are not to be trusted.[168]

Members of the Kirin Tor also researched species of trolls, elven history, or weapons,[30] and some of the mages or the city's artisans deal with alchemy and enchanting. For example, Deucus Valdera and Patricia Egan research and learn new alchemy recipes together, and then sell them.[169]

Other fields of research are other-worldly dimensions and beings done by Ur,[170] as well as research on titans and keepers,[171] and seemingly on Old God-related artifacts such as the Bloodstone Artifacts.[68]

After the Second War, Rhonin joked that there was not much documentation on dragons as most of the researchers got eaten. Deathwing laughed and said that there might be some truth to that.[110] The mage Krasus was their resident expert on dragon lore. Seemingly, he didn't reveal to Antonidas his identity, and instead he called this knowledge his research.[172]

As a result, the Kirin Tor has written several publications related to magic, including The Schools of Arcane Magic, Kirin Tor Monthly, and the various books and reports by Antonidas or works by Khadgar. According to Muradin Bronzebeard, they have access to knowledge none could guess at, and it has saved Azeroth more than once.[106]

To ensure safe and fast teleportations with the blink, specific rules and boundaries were created by the Kirin Tor, and must be adhered at all times, while immense resources of the organization were being spent to perfect this already nearly flawless spell to avoid any other accident.[173] Other regulations were also created by the Kirin Tor for polymorphism,[174] or the use of portals, with notably dimensions to be respected, taxes to be paid, and permits to be obtained.[175]

Dalaran - especially the Violet Citadel, Aegwynn's Gallery, and the Hall of the Guardian - holds libraries, archives, and research laboratories,[21] the latter's library being capable on its own to rival with Silvermoon City's even in its current disarray.[97] There are also a few private libraries and secret collections.[109] Among these collections, some of the rarer parchments need to be protected from sunlight, thus requiring reading them in rooms while wearing gloves, in order to not damage the fragile paper.[176] During the Third War, the great libraries were burned, and countless generations of knowledge had been lost,[177] but with the restoration of Dalaran, the libraries too were restored. Currently, the main library from before the city's destruction still stands, and it uses protective wards. A recognition spell in order to enter it safely is used on the wards, and each mage who consigned a book to the great library put his or her own warding seal on it.[178]

The mages of Dalaran created golems to perform manual labor and guard their mystical holdings.[14] They also created the Eye of Dalaran to focus their magics in an effort of reconstruction.[179] To control earth elementals, the wizards of Dalaran may use magical stone tokens.[180]

Mage towers hold ominous secrets that none but the mages of Lordaeron dare to explore. As extensions of the Violet Citadel in Dalaran, these towers allow the mages to research arcane spells, unfettered by the affairs of the temporal plane.[35]

The Kirin Tor also contributed to the Alliance by donating materials for Altars of Kings that harness the derelict life forces of fallen human champions. The specifics of this building's magical properties were among the most guarded secrets in all the human realms.[14]

During the events of the Nexus War and the war against the Lich King, the Kirin Tor intended to study a Ley Line Tuner to combat Malygos,[181] an Artifact from the Nathrezim Homeworld to gain a better understanding of the nathrezim,[182] and The Curse of Flesh Disc to learn about the Curse of Flesh.

Powerful mages of the Kirin Tor who wield as much power as Archmage Rhonin, former leader of the Kirin Tor, often use arcane bindings to steady the magic unleashing from their fingertips.[183]

Kirin Tor also have portal crystals at their disposal.[184]

Reputation

ā€œThe mages and archmages running the city of Dalaran. Faced with the rising threats of the Blue Dragonflight and the Scourge, they've transported their city to the heart of Northrend.ā€

ā€” Faction description

Aside from championing, Kirin Tor reputation can also be gained by completing Dungeon and Heroic Dungeon dailies, and Dalaran (cooking, jewelcrafting and fishing) dailies. In Legion, reputation can also be gained by completing Kirin Tor world quests.

Most classes start at a neutral standing with the Kirin Tor. Mages, however, automatically start at friendly level with them. Because of this, it is possible for a mage to obtain the Inv shirt guildtabard 01 [Tabard of the Kirin Tor] at level 1.

Neutral Friendly Honored Revered Exalted Rep Notes
Daily Fishing
Quests
N Fishing [10-30 Daily] The Ghostfish (R)
325 Sholazar Basin
N Fishing [10-30 Daily] Jewel Of The Sewers (R)
325 Dalaran (Underbelly)
N Fishing [10-30 Daily] Dangerously Delicious (R)
325 Wintergrasp
N Fishing [10-30 Daily] Disarmed! (R)
325 Dalaran (Violet Hold)
N Fishing [10-30 Daily] Blood is Thicker (R)
325 Borean Tundra
Drop Item
Quests
250 From [Bag of Fishing Treasures]
N Cooking [10-30] Waterlogged Recipe (R)
250 From Bag of Fishing Treasures
Daily Cooking
Quests
B Cooking [10-30 Daily] Sewer Stew (R)
195 Crystalsong Forest
B Cooking [10-30 Daily] Cheese for Glowergold (R)
195 Dalaran
195 Dalaran
B Cooking [10-30 Daily] Infused Mushroom Meatloaf (R)
195 Dalaran (Underbelly)
B Cooking [10-30 Daily] Mustard Dogs! (R)
195 Dalaran
Daily Jewelcrafting
Quests
N Jewelcrafting [10-30 Daily] Shipment: Blood Jade Amulet (R)
32.5 Dalaran
32.5 Dalaran
32.5 Dalaran
32.5 Dalaran
32.5 Dalaran
N Jewelcrafting [10-30 Daily] Shipment: Wicked Sun Brooch (R)
32.5 Dalaran
Quests ~11k

When you reach exalted status with the Kirin Tor, the achievement The Kirin Tor is awarded.

Rewards

Archmage Alvareaux
<Kirin Tor Quartermaster>
Item Cost Type
Friendly Inv shirt guildtabard 01 [Tabard of the Kirin Tor] 1g Tabard
Honored Inv helmet 104 [Helm of the Majestic Stag] 25g 80s Leather Head
Inv weapon shortblade 71 [Lightblade Rivener] 65g 96s 36c Dagger
Inv misc cape 06 [Shroud of Dedicated Research] 19g 86s 36c Cloak
Inv shoulder 97 [Spaulders of Grounded Lightning] 31g 21s 30c Mail Shoulder
Revered Inv sword 91 [Flameheart Spell Scalpel] 74g 12s 9c Dagger
Inv belt 34 [Girdle of the Warrior Magi] 26g 37s 52c Plate Waist
Inv pants leather 27 [Mind-Expanding Leggings] 37g 86s 93c Leather Legs
Inv staff 71 [Stave of Shrouded Mysteries] 92g 98s 20c Staff
Exalted Inv boots chain 05 [Boots of Twinkling Stars] 46g 13s 26c Mail Feet
Inv gauntlets 31 [Fireproven Gauntlets] 36g 5s 39c Plate Hands
Inv belt 39 [Ghostflicker Waistband] 25g 42s 75c Leather Waist
Inv chest cloth 24 [Robes of Crackling Flame] 40g 53s 90c Cloth Chest
Inv scroll 05 [Design: Brilliant Scarlet Ruby] 4g Jewelcrafting
Inv scroll 03 [Pattern: Sapphire Spellthread] 5g Tailoring

Items

In the RPG

Icon-RPG This section contains information from the Warcraft RPG which is considered non-canon.

The Kirin Tor is a lawful neutral and independant organization, although they (and many of its members, both past and present) has strong ties to the Alliance. Made up of 120 members, divided in several levels of importance and influence, the Kirin Tor is a sect of wizards trying to study and record all of humanity's magic, and determined to rebuild the fallen city of Dalaran.[185]

History

Long ago, most wizards lived in Strom, where things were difficult, and so some of them fled north, where they created the city of Dalaran with the help of the high elves. More wizards followed, and the city became a haven for magi and a center of arcane study. They used their arts to make Dalaran magnificent and to protect it and its more mundane residents, who in return provided basics like food and trade. Unfortunately, with nobody to control them the magi cast spells whenever they liked, and the constant magic tore at reality. These tears acted as beacons to the Burning Legion, luring them back to Azeroth. Demons slipped through the gaps, terrorizing the locals until the ruling Magocrats were forced to turn to the elves for aid. Elf wizards quickly realized what had happened and warned that humanity would have to give up magic to avoid the threat completely. The Magocrats didn't like that, and instead proposed selecting a mortal champion to protect them from the Legion. This Guardian would have access to all their might, and would form a secret defense for the world. The elves agreed and, through the newly formed Order of Tirisfal, provided guidance in the selection. At the same time, the Magocrats set some of their number to research and catalog all human magic. These wizards became the Kirin Tor.

Even the Kirin Tor, however, found itself powerless to stop Prince Arthas and his forces when he led the Scourge through Lordaeron. Arthas acquired the spellbook of Medivh and Kel'Thuzad used it to summon Archimonde, who destroyed Dalaran. The city was left in ruins. Some felt the devastation was well-deserved, since Kel'Thuzad had himself been one of the Kirin Tor (before he left to form the Scholomance). Since Kel'Thuzad was responsible for creating the Plague of Undeath and releasing the Scourge upon the world, many felt the Kirin Tor should share in the blame and the consequences.

Following the Third War, they were able to reclaim their city. They erected a glowing dome around the entire city, powerful enough to destroy anyone who touches it, while they worked to rebuild their fallen city.[185][186]

Organization

The Kirin Tor has a ruling council of six archmagi. The council meets to discuss important issues and vote on matters ā€” no single member holds sway, and the majority vote decides every issue. In case of a tie, the members reconvene a day later, during which interval each member considers his or her vote and all relevant information.

Beneath the ruling council are the archmagi, each of whom is given tasks as the council sees fit. Archmagi do not hold specific positions or responsibilities, beyond the general loyalty to the Kirin Tor and to the world, and the standing obligation to study new human magic whenever it appears. In reality, however, some archmagi have been given the same tasks so often they have essentially assumed responsibility for those jobs. Thus one archmage might be in charge of cataloging all wands, while another handles researching and cataloging all illusions. Several of them work to monitor and maintain the city's protective dome.[186]

Magi are the lowest members of the Kirin Tor and answer to the archmagi. Any archmage in the sect can issue orders to a mage, provided the instructions still fit within the organization's goals. As with archmagi, however, most magi settle into specific positions and tasks and work exclusively for one archmage. The ruling council can change this at any time but rarely does so, unless they feel a mage has become a problem in his current position, or if they need him for a different task. Most magi are allowed the freedom to pursue their tasks and studies in whatever manner they choose. Despite the fact that they are the lowest members in the hierarchy, many magi possess great power.[186]

Before the Scourge came, any human mage was welcome in Dalaran. They found peers and a place to stay and to work in peace. Magi with an eye for detail and a strong focus on research were offered membership in the Kirin Tor. This process could take anywhere from a few months to several years ā€” the ruling council did not invite magi until it was sure of their abilities and allegiances. The Kirin Tor became even more cautious about admittance after Kel'Thuzad defected and took many other magi with him.[186]

Locations

Before Dalaran's destruction, the Kirin Tor was the city's ruling power. Dalaran was not a large city, but it was a beautiful place of towering spires and glittering streets, and the people there were happy and well protected. The Kirin Tor's headquarters was the Violet Citadel, an impressive building so named for its stone walls which gave off a faint violet light. The building had many libraries, research chambers, testing rooms, classrooms, meeting alcoves, and bedrooms. The ruling council, six members in all, met in the Chamber of the Air, a room with no visible walls ā€” the gray stone floor with its central diamond symbol stood beneath an open sky that shifted and changed rapidly, as if the time sped past within the chamber.[186]

Notes and trivia

  • The insignia of the Kirin Tor represents an eye. In the Underbelly of Dalaran there is an unofficial coin called the Achievement reputation kirintor offensive [Sightless Eye].
  • Some mages that acted in the Kirin Tor were at the same time members of the Council of Tirisfal, as evidenced by Indus.[21]
  • Prior to the Third War, the Kirin Tor favored water and frost spells compared to the other schools of magic. Fire was implied to be associated with the demonic.[187]
  • In the past, the Kirin Tor controlled Baradin Hold full of monstrous creatures, including demons. The magi were unable to contain the massive pit lord Argaloth in the cells of Violet Hold, so they were left with no choice but to confine the powerful demon beneath Tol Barad. Similarly, the shivarra Alizabal was imprisoned in the Violet Hold, not long after corrupt magi summoned her, but despite arcane wards restricting her powers, her influence alone caused her guards to murder one another in sudden fits of rage. Therefore, she was transferred to Baradin Hold prior to the Cataclysm, which only aggravated the ruined prison's increasingly dire conditions. Ultimately, the mages were overrun.[188]
  • Certain criminals are not only put in the magical cells that dampen their powers in the Violet Hold, the Kirin Tor may also strip one's power, as was done with the traitorous mage hunter Crevan Falamar. To his family they said that he died, while being locked up in prison.[73]
  • According to Magni Bronzebeard, the Kirin Tor were the ones who first thought to use the Pillars of Creation during the third invasion of the Burning Legion, and might have more knowledge of the titans than they realize.[106]
  • In an alternate universe where Aedelas Blackmoore was king of Lordaeron, the Kirin Tor was led by Antonidas, who severed all ties with Kel'Thuzad, who was Blackmoore's chief advisor. Rumor also had it that the mages liked to appear impartial but that they favored Stormwind rather than Lordaeron. Like in the main universe, Korialstrasz was a member too. His Alexstrasza understood that his work there would aid their flight and more importantly, Azeroth.[189]
  • The highest honor available to non-citizens of Dalaran is the Violet Signet, a magical ring that grew in power for those who proved their loyalty to the Violet Eye, and which may become as those of the archmages of the Kirin Tor when its full power is released.[190]
  • The citizens, visitors, merchants, and trainers in the city of Dalaran are affiliated with the in-game faction of the Kirin Tor. It is for gameplay issues of neutrality and reputation for players of both factions.
  • The NPC members of the Kirin Tor should also have the <Kirin Tor> title, or <The Kirin Tor> in some rare cases.
  • In The Frozen Throne, Rexxar can get Drek'thar's Spellbook after finishing a quest. The book is filled with pages stolen from Kirin Tor mages that were slain in battle.
  • In the canceled Warcraft Adventures, a bulletin board inside Durnholde Keep indicated that the Kirin Tor was recruiting, complete with a little drawing of a mage tower.
  • During early Legion development, an area called Kirin Tor Shore was to be present in Azsuna. It would be overrun by infernals.

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References

 
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  2. ^ Inv scroll 02 [Remedy of Arugal]
  3. ^ A [15-35] What Had To Be Done
  4. ^ Ultimate Visual Guide
  5. ^ Ultimate Visual Guide, Updated and Expanded
  6. ^ A [15-35] The Fate of Dalaran
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  81. ^ MMO-Champion Blue Tracker - Dalaran and Cataclysm
  82. ^ Wolfheart
  83. ^ a b Dawn of the Aspects, Part 1
  84. ^ Tom Chilton at BlizzCon 2013 "...to connect this world of Draenor of 35 years in the past..."
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  86. ^ Combat Rustle in the Bushes
  87. ^ A [10-45] The Fallen Lion
  88. ^ Dalaran over Karazhan phases in after completing the Broken Shore scenario.
  89. ^ N Mage [45] Chilled to the Core
  90. ^ B [10-45] Calling of the Council
  91. ^ N [10-45] Author! Author!
  92. ^ N Mage [10-45] The Frozen Flame
  93. ^ N [10-45] In the Blink of an Eye
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  115. ^ Warcaster Fanoraithe
  116. ^ Addled Arcanomancer
  117. ^ Magister Teronus III
  118. ^ Inspector Valwynna
  119. ^ Kirin Tor Guardian
  120. ^ Severed Defender
  121. ^ Kirin Tor Defender
  122. ^ Nielas Aran
  123. ^ Arugal
  124. ^ Tides of Darkness, chapter 3
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  133. ^ H [15-35] The Kirin Tor's True Colors
  134. ^ Stormwind Cleric
  135. ^ Lord Malgath
  136. ^ Sael'orn
  137. ^ Anub'esset
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  164. ^ N [40] Mysterious Ring
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  166. ^ N Mage [10-45] Some Knowledge Shouldn't Be Shared
  167. ^ N [110] The Council's Approval
  168. ^ N Rogue [45] Outlaw: The Folly of Levia Laurence
  169. ^ Patricia Egan#Quotes
  170. ^ Inv misc book 08 [The Book of Ur]
  171. ^ Dawn of the Aspects, Part 3
  172. ^ Beyond the Dark Portal, chapter 11
  173. ^ Blinking Rules & Regulations
  174. ^ Polymorphic Rules & Regulations
  175. ^ Thinking with Portals - A Memorandum on Proper Portal Usage
  176. ^ Arthas: Rise of the Lich King, chapter 6
  177. ^ The Well of Eternity, chapter 1
  178. ^ Jaina Proudmoore: Tides of War, pg. 268 (ebook)
  179. ^ The Eye of Dalaran (WC2 Orc)
  180. ^ H [32] Stone Tokens
  181. ^ N [80H] Proof of Demise: Ley-Guardian Eregos
  182. ^ N [80H] Proof of Demise: Mal'Ganis
  183. ^ Inv bracer cloth pvpmage c 02 [Rhonin's Assaulting Armwraps]
  184. ^ N [110] Feltotem's Fall
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  186. ^ a b c d e Alliance Player's Guide, pg. 155
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  188. ^ World of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth: The Eastern Kingdoms, pg. 103 - 104
  189. ^ Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects
  190. ^ The Violet Signet questline

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