Silvermoon City
Description
The capital of Quel'Thalas, home of the blood elves. Though nearly destroyed by Arthas' attack on the Sunwell, Silvermoon is once again a thriving city.More info
Silvermoon City is the capital of the blood elves, located in the northeastern part of the Eversong Woods within the kingdom of Quel'Thalas. Lor'themar Theron serves as the Regent Lord.
Although Silvermoon itself was left relatively unscathed from the second war, in the third war the Death Knight Arthas led the Scourge into the city, attacking it on his quest to reach the Sunwell. The High Elven King was slain and the majority of the population killed.
Silvermoon today is only the eastern half of the original city; the western half was almost completely destroyed by the Scourge during the Third War. Falconwing Square, the second blood elf town, is the only part of western Silvermoon remaining in blood elf control.
Silvermoon City Tabard which grants reputation in all dungeons.
Large amounts of Silvermoon City reputation can be gained in the following zones: Blasted Lands, Desolace, Eversong Woods, Ghostlands, Hellfire Peninsula. There are also daily quests available from the Argent Tournament, as well as
Silvermoon Writ of Commendation from the Molten Front.
Non-Blood Elf Horde players can purchase up to seven hawkstrider mounts from Winaestra in Eversong Woods--with Exalted reputation.
History
The city of Silvermoon was founded by the high elves after their arrival in Lordaeron thousands of years ago. The city was constructed in the style of the ancient Kaldorei Empire. The city contained the famous Academies of Silvermoon as a center for the learning of Arcane Magic and Sunstrider Spire, a majestic palace home to the Royal family of the high elves. The Convocation of Silvermoon (also known as "The Silvermoon Council"), the ruling body of the high elves was also based here.Although Silvermoon itself was left relatively unscathed from the second war, in the third war the Death Knight Arthas led the Scourge into the city, attacking it on his quest to reach the Sunwell. The High Elven King was slain and the majority of the population killed.
Silvermoon today is only the eastern half of the original city; the western half was almost completely destroyed by the Scourge during the Third War. Falconwing Square, the second blood elf town, is the only part of western Silvermoon remaining in blood elf control.
Reputation
Magistrix Nizara, outside Silvermoon City, sells Silvermoon City Tabard which grants reputation in all dungeons.Large amounts of Silvermoon City reputation can be gained in the following zones: Blasted Lands, Desolace, Eversong Woods, Ghostlands, Hellfire Peninsula. There are also daily quests available from the Argent Tournament, as well as
Silvermoon Writ of Commendation from the Molten Front.Non-Blood Elf Horde players can purchase up to seven hawkstrider mounts from Winaestra in Eversong Woods--with Exalted reputation.