Sisterhood of Elune

Sisterhood of Elune
Temple of the Moon
Leader	Tyrande Whisperwind
Races	Night elf
Base of operations	Dolanaar, Temple of the Moon
Theater of operations	Darnassus, Teldrassil

The Sisterhood of Elune (aka the Sisters of Elune or simply the Sisters) are the oldest night elf religious and magical order, predating the quel'dorei by some 2000 years. As the name implies, they are an order of priestesses dedicated to the worship of the moon goddess, Elune — priestesses of Elune. The Sisterhood is led by the high priestess of Elune.

History

The headquarters of the Sisterhood was originally the Temple of Elune in the city of Suramar, but the Sisters staffed temples and chapterhouses the length and breadth of Kalimdor. The temple was lost when Suramar was overrun by the nathrezim, but the Sisterhood, under the leadership of high priestess Dejahna, escaped and flocked to the banner of Lord Ravencrest. A few weeks after the abandoning of Suramar, Tyrande Whisperwind was made high priestess following the death of her predecessor at the hands of Hakkar the Houndmaster.

The Sisterhood continued to fight in the War of the Ancients after Tyrande's capture by Xavius —under the leadership of first Marinda and then Maiev Shadowsong. Following the conclusion of the war and the creation of Nordrassil, the Sisterhood continued in a less formal role (many of the Sisters became Sentinels), particularly during the Long Vigil. Now that Archimonde has been defeated and the night elves are free from the Long Vigil, Tyrande leads a much more formal and religious Sisterhood of Elune from the Temple of the Moon in Darnassus.

Role

The Sisters are the major active night elf political faction, and fulfill the roles of magistrates, officials, and the like for the night elf government. The highest-ranking of the Sisters are privy to the government's most major secrets, such as the condition of Malfurion Stormrage and the power struggle that has erupted between Tyrande and Fandral Staghelm.

The Sisterhood of Elune is the highest echelon of the priesthood that serves the goddess of the moon, Elune. The Sisterhood is exclusively female. This is largely because of a common belief that the deepest mysteries of Elune can only be comprehended by women. Although a vast majority of Elune's priests are still night elf women, the order now welcomes men and priests of other races into its ranks.[1]

Known members

Name	Role	Status	Location
A'moora	Priestess	Alive	Temple of the Moon, Darnassus
Alathea	Priestess, priest trainer	Alive	Temple of the Moon, Darnassus
Amara	Moon Priestess	Alive	Dolanaar, Teldrassil
Aquinne	Sister, novice priestess	Alive	Temple Gardens, Darnassus
Dejahna	High Priestess of Elune (penultimate)	Deceased
Shalasyr	Novice Priestess	Deceased
Shandris Feathermoon		Alive	Feathermoon Stronghold, Feralas
Haidene	High Priestess of Elune (first)	Deceased
Hel'jara		Deceased
Kyleen Il'dinare	Priestess	Alive	Odesyus' Landing, Azuremyst Isle
Jia		Deceased
Kalo'thera	High Priestess of Elune	Unknown
Marinda	High Priestess of Elune (interim)	Deceased
Merende		Alive
Nici	Moon Priestess	Alive	Dalaran, Northrend
Maiev Shadowsong	High Priestess of Elune (interim)	Alive	Warden's Cage, Shadowmoon Valley
Tyrande Whisperwind	High Priestess of Elune (last)	Alive	Temple of the Moon, Darnassus

Notable leaders

• High Priestess Haidene
• High Priestess Kalo'thera
• High Priestess Dejahna
• High Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind
• High Priestess Marinda
• High Priestess Maiev Shadowsong

History	Ancient times					Burning Legion Invasion					Recent history
Ruler	Haidene	Unknown	Kalo'thera	Unknown	Dejahna		Tyrande Whisperwind	Marinda	Maiev Shadowsong	Tyrande Whisperwind

External links

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