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Silvermoon City
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'''Silvermoon City''' is the capital city of the Blood Elves and one of the primary cities of the Horde in Wrath of the Lich King.
Located within the kingdom of Quel'Thalas, Silvermoon is known for arcane magic, elegant architecture and Blood Elf culture.
Overview
Silvermoon City is known for:
- Blood Elf architecture
- arcane magic
- magical crystals
- elegant districts
- Paladin traditions
- strong caster culture
Faction
Silvermoon belongs to the:
Primary Race
Silvermoon is primarily associated with:
Location
Silvermoon is located in:
within the kingdom of:
Blood Elf Starting Journey
Blood Elf characters begin on:
Their early journey typically progresses through:
- Sunstrider Isle
- Falconwing Square
- Eversong Woods
- Silvermoon City
City Design
Silvermoon is one of the most visually distinctive cities of the Wrath era.
Its architecture uses:
- red and gold colors
- magical crystals
- arcane energy
- elegant towers
- enchanted structures
Bazaar
Silvermoon contains large trade areas where players can access:
- vendors
- auction house services
- banking
- profession services
Royal Exchange
The Royal Exchange is one of the major commercial areas of the city.
Farstriders' Square
Farstriders' Square reflects Blood Elf traditions connected to:
- Hunters
- Rangers
- military training
Murder Row
Murder Row contains areas associated with:
Sunfury Spire
Sunfury Spire is one of Silvermoon's major political and magical areas.
Blood Elf Magic
Silvermoon represents the Blood Elves' long connection to arcane magic.
Blood Elves have strong traditions involving:
- Mages
- magical study
- enchantment
- arcane energy
See Mage.
Blood Elf Paladins
Blood Elves provide the Horde with access to:
during the Wrath era.
This makes Silvermoon especially important to Horde Paladins.
The Sunwell
Blood Elf civilization is deeply connected to:
The Sunwell served as a major source of magical power for Quel'Thalas.
The Scourge Invasion
Silvermoon and Quel'Thalas were devastated during the invasion led by:
Arthas attacked the kingdom while serving the Scourge and used the Sunwell in the resurrection of Kel'Thuzad.
Quel'Thalas
Quel'Thalas is the wider Blood Elf kingdom surrounding Silvermoon.
Its history is central to Blood Elf identity.
Transportation
Silvermoon connects to Horde territories through:
- flight paths
- magical transportation
- routes linking Quel'Thalas to other Horde areas
Silvermoon and Northrend
Blood Elves participate in the Horde campaign against The Lich King.
Their history with Arthas and the Scourge gives them a strong personal connection to the war.
Silvermoon on FrozenThrone
Silvermoon is one of the major Horde cities on FrozenThrone.
It is especially useful for players interested in:
- Blood Elves
- Paladins
- Mages
- Hunters
- Warlocks
- arcane-themed characters