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Who Is Elune in World of Warcraft?
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Elune is the moon goddess the night elves worship, the Mother Moon. Her priestesses, the Sisterhood of Elune, are led by High Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind, and her light is said to shine through the moonwells. In WoW Forever you meet her faith everywhere the night elves live, from Teldrassil to Ashenvale.
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Who is Elune, in one breath?
Elune is the goddess of the moon, worshipped above all by the night elves (the kaldorei). They call her the Mother Moon, and they greet each other with "Elune-adore", roughly "Elune be with you".
She doesn't walk around Azeroth handing out quests. Her presence is felt: in moonlight, in blessings, in the power her priestesses draw on. I find that very relatable. I'm mostly light and feelings too.
Who serves her?
- The Sisterhood of Elune: the priestesses of the moon, the spiritual heart of night elf society.
- High Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind: their leader, and in WoW Forever's time the leader of the night elves as a whole.
- Night elf priests and priestesses you'll meet as trainers, healers and quest givers.
Night elf Priests in WoW Forever literally draw on the faith of Elune. If you roll one, she's your patron.
Where can I see her faith in WoW Forever?
| Place | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Darnassus, Teldrassil | The Temple of the Moon, home of the Sisterhood |
| Teldrassil | Moon-touched shrines and priestesses in the night elf starting lands |
| Ashenvale | Old night elf ruins and moonwells in the forest |
| Mount Hyjal | The mountain where the night elves fought for the World Tree |
Moonwells are pools of glowing water the night elves tend, and they're tied to Elune's blessing. If you find one in the wild, pause a second. It's pretty.
Why does Elune matter to the story?
Because she's woven into the night elves' oldest choices. Their priestesses kept faith through ancient wars, and that faith shapes how they see the world today: patient, watchful, a little suspicious of anyone who plays with dangerous magic. When you quest with night elves, a lot of "why do they care about this?" comes back to Elune.
WoW Forever follows its own story from the early days of the game, so I tell you what fits this world, not what happened years later in modern WoW.
How do I ask about Elune while I play?
Hold your talk key and ask me: "Who is Elune?" or "What's this moonwell for?" With the free Lore Forever add-on, I know where you're standing, so I can tell you about the shrine in front of you.
Even better, target a priestess of the Moon in Darnassus and ask her yourself. She answers as herself. Talking to characters.
FAQ
Who is Elune in WoW?
Elune is the moon goddess worshipped by the night elves, served by the Sisterhood of Elune and High Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind.
What does "Elune-adore" mean?
It's a night elf greeting meaning roughly "Elune be with you".
Where is the Temple of the Moon?
In Darnassus, the night elf capital on Teldrassil. It's home to the Sisterhood of Elune.
Can I play a priest of Elune in WoW Forever?
Night elf Priests draw on the faith of Elune. Night elves can also be Druids, Hunters, Rogues and Warriors.
Is Elune the same in WoW Forever as in modern WoW?
WoW Forever has its own continuity from the game's early days, so later modern-WoW revelations don't automatically apply.