Where is the night elf city now?

The Night Elf city, Darnassus, is no longer accessible in its original form, as it was destroyed in the Burning of Teldrassil, and the survivors were relocated to Stormwind City and Azuremyst Isle. The remains of Darnassus can be found on the burnt husk of Teldrassil, but it is now an inaccessible subzone, serving as a reminder of the devastating event that occurred.

Understanding the Night Elves and Their City

The Night Elves are a ancient and reclusive race, known for their deep connection with nature and their commitment to protecting the natural world. Their city, Darnassus, was once a thriving metropolis, located atop the massive boughs of the World Tree Teldrassil, off the coasts of northwestern Kalimdor.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. Where is Darnassus located?: Darnassus is located in western Teldrassil, and to enter the city from outside of Teldrassil, it is necessary to teleport from Rot’theran Village, which is reachable from Auberdine in Darkshore by both boat and flight path.
2. What happened to Darnassus?: Darnassus was ultimately destroyed in the Burning of Teldrassil, and the survivors moved to Stormwind City, where they settled in the area around Olivia’s Pond with injured refugees in the Cathedral of Light, Stormwind Harbor, and along the canals.
3. Can you go to the remains of Darnassus?: The remains of Darnassus is a now inaccessible subzone in the location where Darnassus was on the burnt husk of Teldrassil after the War of the Thorns.

Night Elf History and Culture

4. How old is the average Night Elf?: Night Elves are considered middle-aged when they hit 500, old when they hit 650, venerable at age 700, and they live to around 1,200 years of age or so.
5. Who is the leader of the Night Elves?: Tyrande Whisperwind, the High Priestess of Elune, is the current co-leader of the Night Elves (Kaldorei), along with her husband Archdruid Malfurion Stormrage.
6. What are the Night Elf powers?: Night Elf females possess the Shadowmeld ability, which enables them to turn invisible when they are not moving or attacking, and Shadowmeld only operates during nighttime.

The World Tree and Teldrassil

7. What is Teldrassil?: Teldrassil, meaning “Crown of the Earth“, is the massive second World Tree, and it is a marvel and unlike any location you could have ever visited.
8. Who planted Teldrassil?: After the cataclysmic events that followed the invasion of the Burning Legion, the Circle of Ancients and powerful druids combined their powers to grow an immense new World Tree on Teldrassil.
9. Is Teldrassil still burning?: After the battle, Darnassus and Teldrassil are no longer available to players, and in Teldrassil’s place is a rendering of the burning tree, but players are prevented from accessing it by an invisible wall.

Related Events and Locations

10. What happened to Silvermoon City?: The old main gate of the city was completely destroyed during the Third War, and the Shepherd’s gate is used in its stead, and Silvermoon today is only the eastern half of the original city.
11. Why did Sylvanas burn down Teldrassil?: Sylvanas only wanted Darnassus out of the way as it was the main Alliance stronghold left in Kalimdor, and she wanted it gone so as to secure her hold on the flow of Azerite.
12. Who is the weapon master in Darnassus?: Weapon Master Ilyenia Moonfire, the Night Elf weapon master, resides at the Warrior’s Terrace in Darnassus, where she teaches bow, daggers, fist weapons, staff, and throwing weapons.

Night Elf Evolution and Relations

13. Are Night Elves trolls?: Despite the resentment between the two races in contemporary times, Night Elves evolved from Trolls, and Trolls are the oldest indigenous race in Azeroth.
14. What race are Night Elves?: Kal’Dorei, or Night Elves, are a race of ancient, long-lived forest dwellers, and they were originally primitive nomads, that were drawn to the center of the super continent Kalimdor where the Well of Eternity stood.
15. How do I get to Darnassus from Stormwind 2023?: Assuming you weren’t taking a flight path, go to the harbor/port area, and one of the boats there will take you to a port just outside of Darnassus, and once you arrive, you’ll have to jump into a portal that takes to the middle of the Darnassus trading area.