- For the temple in Darnassus, see Temple of the Moon.
A temple dedicated to Elune.
The temples of Elune[1] (or the temples of the moon)[citation needed] are night elven temples dedicated to their goddess Elune, and have been the center of all night elven spiritual life for thousands of years. The Temple of Elune in Suramar used to be the main place of worship dedicated to their goddess where the Sisterhood of Elune was based.[2]
The temples are staffed by the priestesses of the moon.
Temples of Elune
Presumed or known temples include:
- Temple of the Moon
- The temple of Elune in Suramar that was repurposed as a demon stronghold
- A temple found in Hajiri
- A temple found in the Ruins of Isildien
- Blackfathom Deeps was a temple, with Moonshrine Sanctum being the main building
- Temple of Zin-Malor
- What became Hetaera's Clutch
- Temple of Arkkoran
- Riplash Ruins's most intact building is a temple of Elune, the Riplash naga took the ruins over and replaced her statue with one of Queen Azshara.[3]
- A temple in the Moonrest Gardens
- Quel'Dormir Temple
- A temple of Elune where the Tears of Elune were guarded
- Garden of Elune
- Temple of Fal'adora
- Elun'alor Temple
Notes
- Architecturally, the temples share certain characteristics with the palace of Queen Azshara, of ancient Zin-Azshari.
- The Palace's model is a "repaired" version of the Temple of the Moon building model, though with a different entry ramp and no flanking pavilions.
- Though several night elven religious buildings could be considered a "temple of the moon", the term now refers almost exclusively to the temple in Darnassus.
Gallery
The Temple of the Moon in Darnassus.
The remains of a temple in the Ruins of Isildien.
Temple of Zin-Malor in the Ruins of Eldarath.
The former Temple of Arkkoran once found in Azshara.
The Moonshrine Sanctum in Blackfathom Deeps.
Quel'Dormir Temple in the Ruins of Vashj'ir.
Temple of Fal'adora in the ruins of Falanaar.
The Temple of Elune in Val'sharah.
The former Temple of Elune in the Broken Shore.
- Fan art
The original form of the temple of Elune in Suramar by hipnosworld.
See also
References
- ^ A Good War, pg. 50
- ^ World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1 - "The city of Suramar became the center of night elf worship and home to the Sisterhood of Elune."
- ^ Exploring Azeroth: Northrend, pg. 94