Darnassian Army
 Darnassian Army | |
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| Main leader |  Tyrande Whisperwind Malfurion Stormrage |
| Secondary leaders |  Shandris Feathermoon Maiev Shadowsong[1] |
| Race(s) |   Night elf  Worgen Dryad Keeper of the grove  Ancient Treant Hippogryphs |
| Character classes | Archer,Druid,Hippogryph rider,Hunter,Huntress,Priestess of the Moon,Ranger,Rogue,Scout,Warrior |
| Capital | Unknown |
| Formerly | Darnassus † |
| Other major settlements | New Feathermoon Stronghold |
| Formerly | Bashal'Aran,Old Feathermoon Stronghold † |
| Theater of operations | Kalimdor,Eastern Kingdoms,Blade's Edge Mountains,Northrend,Broken Isles,Alternate Draenor |
| Language(s) | Darnassian,Common |
| Affiliation | Darnassus,Alliance |
| Status | Active |
TheDarnassian Army[2] is formed from the collective military forces of thekaldorei. The armies of the night elves are some of the most diverse onAzeroth, encompassing a range of different roles and species.[3] The army's largest and most visible component are theSentinels, warrior women who act as both the night elves' domestic guards and front-line troops. However, in times of war, the kaldorei also rely heavily ondruids,wisps,ancients,hippogryphs,chimaera,treants,dryads, and others.[4]
Historically,Darnassus's army has been based from theWorld TreeTeldrassil, and is most active on the continent ofKalimdor where it usually acts in a defensive role to protect kaldorei lands. As part of theGrand Alliance, however, the Darnassian Army has seen action across Azeroth and beyond, dealing with threats such as theBurning Legion, theUndead Scourge, and theHorde.
Overview[]
- For a summary of Darnassus's military history, seeSentinel Army.
Final stage of theWar of the Thorns.
The Darnassian Army is mostly made up ofnight elf soldiers, supported in battle by other races of the forest, such asancients,treants,dryads, andkeepers of the grove.[5] In times of need, these natural allies will by rallied and can prove decisive on the battlefield. Many units also consist of kaldorei mounted on variousbeasts.Hippogryphs andchimaera are generally used for aerial attacks, whilenightsabers are the preferred ground mount for Darnassian forces. Even the night elves' own ancestors may aid them in war in the form ofwisps, having become one with the forest itself.[6]
WhileSentinels form the bulk of kaldorei soldiers, in recent times they been increasingly joined by other units (male and female) such asarchers,druids,priestesses, and small numbers ofwardens.[7]Glaive throwers are the chief siege weapon of the Darnassian Army, able to hurl massive glaives at targets from a distance.
The Darnassian military maintains bases acrossKalimdor, with the largest atFeathermoon Stronghold inFeralas, and contested sections ofDarkshore. The army's former headquarters and namesake, the city ofDarnassus, was ultimately destroyed during theWar of the Thorns, when theWorld TreeTeldrassil was burned by theHorde. Beyond Kalimdor, kaldorei forces also have major presences on theEastern Kingdoms,[8]Pandaria,[9] andOutland,[10] among others. As part of theAlliance army, they are stationed even more extensively acrossAzeroth and beyond.
Divisions[]
The Darnassian Army is made up of numerous subgroups, including:
- TheSentinel Army; one of the largest military components, formed from fearsome warrior-women with close ties to theSisterhood of Elune. The Sentinels act as both front-line troops and domestic guards throughout kaldorei lands.
- TheSilverwing Sentinels; an elite faction of Sentinels spearheading the effort to takeWarsong Gulch from theHorde.
- TheArmy of the Black Moon; personal army of theNight Warrior,Tyrande Whisperwind, fighting in theBattle for Darkshore.
- TheDarnassian City Guard; a force responsible for protecting the city ofDarnassus and the surrounding region. Status unknown following theBurning of Teldrassil.
Notable members[]
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| Name | Role | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tyrande Whisperwind | Leader of the night elves, and theArmy of the Black Moon | Alive | Various |
| Shandris Feathermoon | General of theSentinel Army | Alive | Various |
 Jarod Shadowsong | Field commander and kaldorei hero | Alive | Various |
| Myara Nightsong | Captain of the Darnassian Army and member of the Army of the Black Moon | Alive | Various |
| Maiev Shadowsong | Leader of theWardens and commander during theBattle for Darkshore | Alive | Various |
| Raene Wolfrunner | Sentinel ruler of Ashenvale | Alive | Astranaar,Ashenvale |
| Kalen Trueshot | Commander of artillery atTrueshot Point | Alive | Trueshot Point,Blade's Edge Mountains |
| Illiyana | Leader of the dryads atForest Song[11] | Alive | Forest Song,Ashenvale |
| Huntress Jalin | Huntmistriss and commander ofStardust Spire | Alive | Stardust Spire,Ashenvale |
Gallery[]
Night elf cannoneers atTrueshot Point
A Darnassian expedition toSuramar during theNightfallen rebellion
Darnassian forces inDarkshore during theWar of the Thorns- Sentinel formation mustering atLor'danel
- Members of theArmy of the Black Moon
- In theBattle for Darkshore
- Darnassian forces, with the remnants ofTeldrassil in the background
- Night elf troops inBoralus before departing for Darkshore
See also[]
References[]
- ^In Darkest Night#Notes
- ^Myara Nightsong title: 'Captain of the Darnassian Army'
- ^A Looming Threat (Alliance)#Notes
- ^ [15-30] Forces of Nature: Wisps
- ^ [15-30] Forces of Nature: Wisps
- ^ [10-45] Wisp in the Willows
- ^NPCs ofPatch 8.1.0 as part of theBattle for Darkshore
- ^Example:Greenwarden's Grove
- ^Incursion inKrasarang Wilds
- ^Sylvanaar inBlade's Edge Mountains
- ^ Shreds of Warsong
