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'''Archmagi''' are a type of powerful caster that represent the pinnacle of magical power. Most archmagi hail from the magical kingdom of Dalaran but can be found among other groups as well. Weaving their intricate enchantments, these mages defend humanity with all the magical powers at their disposal. Mounted atop their trusty steeds, the archmagi brandish magical blades and ancient staves that serve to channel their fierce energies in battle. Though gruff and slightly aloof, these experienced wizards are a heartening sight upon any battlefield where the fate of humanity lies in peril.
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'''Fresh Holly''' can be used while riding a mount and will transform your mount into a reindeer until you dismount. Flying mounts can still fly, and will lift off with a jingly bell sound, leaving an energy / snowflake trail. Fresh holly requires Feast of Winter Veil, meaning it will only work during the event.
  
   
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Archmages can come from any arcane caster class as long as they have a sufficient level of arcana and spellcraft knowledge. They must have the ability to cast arcane spells and spells from at least five of the schools of magic at a certain level of proficiency. They must also spell focus in two schools of magic. Archmages of the Kirin Tor forbid warlocks and necromancers from their ranks.<ref>''[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]]'', pg. 92</ref>
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Obtained during the [[Feast of Winter Veil]] [[event|seasonal event]] by kissing the special holiday [[NPC]] found in [[Inn]]s standing under some mistletoe.
 
   
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==Famous or named==
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;Current known archmages or archmagi in World of Warcraft:
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* {{NPC|horde|Grand Magister Rommath|level=??|smallicon=IconSmall Blood Elf Male.gif}}
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* {{NPC|neutral|Azore Aldamorthas|level=60|smallicon=IconSmall Human Male.gif}}
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* {{mob|Archmage Allistarj|level=58|smallicon=IconSmall Imp.gif}}
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* {{NPC|neutral|Archmage Alturus|[[The Violet Eye]]|level=70|smallicon=IconSmall Human Male.gif}}
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* {{NPC|neutral|Archmage Alvareaux|Kirin Tor Quartermaster|level=80|smallicon=IconSmall Human Male.gif}}{{wotlk-inline}}
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* {{NPC|alliance|High Sorcerer Andromath|level=62|smallicon=IconSmall Human Male.gif}}
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* {{mob|Nielas Aran|level=??|smallicon=IconSmall Ghost Captain.gif}}
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* {{mob|Archmage Arugal|level=21|smallicon=IconSmall Arugal.gif}}
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* {{mob|Archmage Ataeric|level=22|smallicon=IconSmall Human Male.gif}}
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* {{NPC|neutral|Archmage Berinand|Maces & Staves|level=72|smallicon=IconSmall Human Male.gif}}{{wotlk-inline}}
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* {{NPC|neutral|Archmage Cedric|level=56-58|smallicon=IconSmall Human Male.gif}}
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* {{NPC|neutral|Archmage Celindra|Portal Trainer|level=80+|smallicon=IconSmall Human Female.gif}}{{wotlk-inline}}
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* {{NPC|horde|Dalar Dawnweaver|level=21|smallicon=IconSmall Undead Male.gif}}
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* {{NPC|neutral|Archmage Angela Dosantos|level=60+|smallicon=IconSmall Human Female.gif}}
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* {{NPC|neutral|Archmage Evanor|level=72|smallicon=IconSmall Human Female.gif}}{{wotlk-inline}}
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* {{NPC|alliance|Archmage Mordent Evenshade|level=55|smallicon=IconSmall NightElf Male.gif}}{{wotlk-inline}}
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* {{NPC|alliance|Archmage Gaiman|level=55|smallicon=IconSmall Human Male.gif}}
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* {{NPC|neutral|Archmage John Nicholas|level=80|smallicon=IconSmall HighElf Male.gif}}{{wotlk-inline}}
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* {{mob|Kel'Thuzad|level=??|smallicon=IconSmall Lich Male.gif}}
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* {{NPC|neutral|Khadgar|level=71+|smallicon=IconSmall Khadgar.gif}}
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* {{NPC|neutral|Tarsis Kir-Moldir|level=60+|smallicon=IconSmall Highborne Male.gif}}
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* {{NPC|neutral|Archmage Lan'dalock|level=80+|smallicon=IconSmall HighElf Male.gif}}{{wotlk-inline}}
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* {{NPC|neutral|Archmage Leryda|[[The Violet Eye]]|level=69|smallicon=IconSmall HighElf Female.gif}}
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* {{NPC|alliance|Archmage Malin|level=40|smallicon=IconSmall Human Male.gif}}
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* {{NPC|neutral|Medivh|level=??|smallicon=IconSmall Medivh.gif}}
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* {{NPC|alliance|Archmage Modera|level=80+|smallicon=IconSmall Human Female.gif}}{{wotlk-inline}}
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* {{NPC|neutral|Archmage Ne'thul|level=71+|smallicon=IconSmall BloodElf Male.gif}}
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* {{NPC|neutral|Archmage Pentarus|level=80|smallicon=IconSmall Human Male.gif}}{{wotlk-inline}}
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* {{NPC|alliance|Jaina Proudmoore|Ruler of Theramore|Archmage Jaina Proudmoore|level=??|smallicon=IconSmall Jaina.gif}}
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* {{NPC|neutral|Rhonin Redhair|Leader of the Kirin Tor|level=??|smallicon=IconSmall Rhonin.gif}}{{wotlk-inline}}
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* {{NPC|neutral|Archmage Rheaume|level=80|smallicon=IconSmall Human Female.gif}}{{wotlk-inline}}
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* {{NPC|neutral|Archmage Rhydian|level=80|smallicon=IconSmall Human Female.gif}}{{wotlk-inline}}
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* {{NPC|alliance|Ansirem Runeweaver|[[Kirin Tor]]|Archmage Ansirem Runeweaver|level=40|smallicon=IconSmall Human Male.gif}}
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* {{NPC|horde|Archmage Shymm|[[Mage Trainer]]|level=60|smallicon=IconSmall Undead Male.gif}}
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* {{NPC|horde|Archmage Aethas Sunreaver|level=80+|smallicon=IconSmall BloodElf Male.gif}}{{wotlk-inline}}
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* {{NPC|alliance|Archmage Tervosh|level=40|smallicon=IconSmall Human Male.gif}}
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* {{NPC|alliance|Theocritus|Mage of Tower Azora|Archmage Theocritus|level=24|smallicon=IconSmall Human Male.gif}}
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* {{NPC|neutral|Archmage Timear|level=80|smallicon=IconSmall Human Male.gif}}{{wotlk-inline}}
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* {{NPC|neutral|Archmage Vargoth|[[Kirin Tor]]|level=70|smallicon=IconSmall Human Male.gif}}
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* {{mob|Arch Mage Xintor|level=61|smallicon=IconSmall Ghost Captain.gif}}
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* {{NPC|neutral|Archmage Xylem|level=60|smallicon=IconSmall Human Male.gif}}
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* {{mob|Jandice Barov|level=61|smallicon=IconSmall Human Female.gif}} (former)
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;Some notable archmages from lore:
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* {{RaceIconExt|Antonidas}} {{NPC||Antonidas}}
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* {{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Fordred Aran}}
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* {{RaceIcon|Human|Female|Small}} {{NPC||Baratea}}
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* {{RaceIconExt|Krasus|Small}} {{NPC||Krasus}}
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* {{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Landazar}}
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* {{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Conjurus Rex}}
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* {{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Archmage Thas'ranan}}
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* {{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Archmage Trelane}}
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* {{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} [[Annan|Archmage Annan]]<ref>''[[Alliance Player's Guide]]'', pg. 131</ref>
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* {{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} [[Alphus Wordwill]]<ref>''[[Lands of Conflict]]'', pg. 104</ref>
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* {{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} [[Laius]]<ref>''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', pg. 83</ref>
   
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* {{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} '''Nilas Arcanister'''
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* {{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} '''Tenn Flamecaster'''
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* {{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Kelen the Seeker}}
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* {{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} '''Shal Lightbinder'''
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* {{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} '''Doril Magefont'''
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* {{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} '''Manath Magesinger'''
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* {{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} '''Peril Spellbinder'''
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* {{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} '''Aran Spellweaver'''
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* {{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} '''Archmage Alvareux'''
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==Other archmages in WoW==
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*[[Eclipsion Archmage]]
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*[[Might of Kalimdor Archmage]]
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*[[Shattered Sun Archmage]]
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*[[Scarlet Archmage]]
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*[[Stormwind Archmage]]
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*[[Sunblade Arch Mage]]
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*[[Sunfury Arch Mage]]
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== Warcraft III ==
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:''Hailing from the magical kingdom of [[Dalaran]], the archmagi represent the pinnacle of magical power. Weaving their intricate enchantments, these crotchety old wizards are called upon to defend humanity with all the magical powers at their disposal. Mounted atop their trusty steeds, the Archmagi brandish ancient staves that serve to channel their fierce energies in battle. Though gruff and slightly aloof, these experienced wizards are a heartening sight upon any battlefield where the fate of humanity lies in peril. ''
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In Warcraft III, the archmages had the following spells:
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*Summon [[Water Elemental]]
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*[[Brilliance Aura]]
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*[[Mass Teleport]]
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==Warcraft RPG class==
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Archmage is a class mentioned in the Dungeons and Dragons: Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game which exists in the world of Warcraft. Though incorporated into the Warcraft RPG it is detailed only in the DMG (Dungeon Master's Guide). Characters with this class appear in ''[[Lands of Conflict]]'' and ''[[Shadows & Light]]''.<ref>''[[Lands of Conflict]]'', pg. 90-1</ref><ref>''[[Shadows & Light]]'', pg. 41-2, 47</ref>
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The DMG described the Archmage class as;
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<blockquote>The highest art is magic -- often referred to as the Art. Its most advanced practitioners are frequently archmages, characters who bend spells in ways unavailable to other spellcasters. An archmage gains strange powers and the ability to alter spells in remarkable ways, but must sacrifice some of her spell capability in order to master these arcane secrets.[http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/rs/20030408a]</blockquote>
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''Note: That while the class itself is an official class used by the Dungeons and Dragons: Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, the DMG description does not represent an official source of lore. Also, the class did receive a formal description in the game. [[Archmage of Kirin Tor]] was created for the World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game and replacing the previous version. Note that "archmage" can properly be used to describe the Archmage of Kirin Tor class and can also be used to describe archmagi that are not members of the Kirin Tor.''
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==Archmage of Kirin Tor==
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In ''World of Warcraft: The Role Playing Game'', the generic archmage class was replaced with the '''Archmage of Kirin Tor''' prestige class, which included a Warcraft lore description. Note that term "Archmage of the Kirin Tor" can and has been properly shortened to simply "archmage" in lore text. The term archmage can also be used to describe archmagi that are not members of the Kirin Tor.
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==Archmage in World of Warcraft==
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In ''[[World of Warcraft]]'', an archmage appears to be an honorary title given to a powerful mage (usually the most powerful within some faction or organization). The leader and some members of the [[Kirin Tor]] in Dalaran are usually given the title of "Archmage". Throughout the history of Azeroth there have been many archmagi. Just being named an archmage doesn't make a mage extremely powerful, but most are not to be trifled with.{{fact}}
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It is possible that the [[magisters]] in Silvermoon can be classed as archmages. They have the same range of tasks and the same magical ability of an archmage.
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Image:WC3Archmage.jpg|An archmage in WC3 art.
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== References ==
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Archmagekirintor
Grand Magister Rommath

Archmagi are a type of powerful caster that represent the pinnacle of magical power. Most archmagi hail from the magical kingdom of Dalaran but can be found among other groups as well. Weaving their intricate enchantments, these mages defend humanity with all the magical powers at their disposal. Mounted atop their trusty steeds, the archmagi brandish magical blades and ancient staves that serve to channel their fierce energies in battle. Though gruff and slightly aloof, these experienced wizards are a heartening sight upon any battlefield where the fate of humanity lies in peril.

Archmages can come from any arcane caster class as long as they have a sufficient level of arcana and spellcraft knowledge. They must have the ability to cast arcane spells and spells from at least five of the schools of magic at a certain level of proficiency. They must also spell focus in two schools of magic. Archmages of the Kirin Tor forbid warlocks and necromancers from their ranks.[1]

Famous or named

Current known archmages or archmagi in World of Warcraft
Some notable archmages from lore


Other archmages
  • IconSmall Human Male Nilas Arcanister
  • IconSmall Human Male Tenn Flamecaster
  • IconSmall Human Male Kelen the Seeker
  • IconSmall Human Male Shal Lightbinder
  • IconSmall Human Male Doril Magefont
  • IconSmall Human Male Manath Magesinger
  • IconSmall Human Male Peril Spellbinder
  • IconSmall Human Male Aran Spellweaver
  • IconSmall Human Male Archmage Alvareux

Note:Some of these are names of random heroes.

Other archmages in WoW

Warcraft III

Main article: Archmage (Warcraft III)
Archmage

From Battle.net's Warcraft III section:

Hailing from the magical kingdom of Dalaran, the archmagi represent the pinnacle of magical power. Weaving their intricate enchantments, these crotchety old wizards are called upon to defend humanity with all the magical powers at their disposal. Mounted atop their trusty steeds, the Archmagi brandish ancient staves that serve to channel their fierce energies in battle. Though gruff and slightly aloof, these experienced wizards are a heartening sight upon any battlefield where the fate of humanity lies in peril.

In Warcraft III, the archmages had the following spells:

Warcraft RPG class

Archmage is a class mentioned in the Dungeons and Dragons: Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game which exists in the world of Warcraft. Though incorporated into the Warcraft RPG it is detailed only in the DMG (Dungeon Master's Guide). Characters with this class appear in Lands of Conflict and Shadows & Light.[5][6]

The DMG described the Archmage class as;

The highest art is magic -- often referred to as the Art. Its most advanced practitioners are frequently archmages, characters who bend spells in ways unavailable to other spellcasters. An archmage gains strange powers and the ability to alter spells in remarkable ways, but must sacrifice some of her spell capability in order to master these arcane secrets.[1]

Note: That while the class itself is an official class used by the Dungeons and Dragons: Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, the DMG description does not represent an official source of lore. Also, the class did receive a formal description in the game. Archmage of Kirin Tor was created for the World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game and replacing the previous version. Note that "archmage" can properly be used to describe the Archmage of Kirin Tor class and can also be used to describe archmagi that are not members of the Kirin Tor.

Archmage of Kirin Tor

Main article: Archmage of Kirin Tor

In World of Warcraft: The Role Playing Game, the generic archmage class was replaced with the Archmage of Kirin Tor prestige class, which included a Warcraft lore description. Note that term "Archmage of the Kirin Tor" can and has been properly shortened to simply "archmage" in lore text. The term archmage can also be used to describe archmagi that are not members of the Kirin Tor.

Archmage in World of Warcraft

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This article or section includes speculation, observations or opinions possibly supported by lore or by Blizzard officials. It should not be taken as representing official lore.

In World of Warcraft, an archmage appears to be an honorary title given to a powerful mage (usually the most powerful within some faction or organization). The leader and some members of the Kirin Tor in Dalaran are usually given the title of "Archmage". Throughout the history of Azeroth there have been many archmagi. Just being named an archmage doesn't make a mage extremely powerful, but most are not to be trifled with.[citation needed] 

Questionmark-medium
This article or section includes speculation, observations or opinions possibly supported by lore or by Blizzard officials. It should not be taken as representing official lore.

It is possible that the magisters in Silvermoon can be classed as archmages. They have the same range of tasks and the same magical ability of an archmage.

Gallery

  • An archmage in WC3 art.

    An archmage in WC3 art.

References

 
  1. ^ World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, pg. 92
  2. ^ Alliance Player's Guide, pg. 131
  3. ^ Lands of Conflict, pg. 104
  4. ^ Lands of Mystery, pg. 83
  5. ^ Lands of Conflict, pg. 90-1
  6. ^ Shadows & Light, pg. 41-2, 47

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