"Darkness covered us in the beginning, and we could not see. We cried for guidance and the moon shone down bright upon us. Her soft light not only illuminated the night for us but also gave comfort. Her light touched us from within, enabling us to see even when the moon was not visible..."
— Tyrande Whisperwind   Graceful Nature
Imposing in stature, night elves stand as one of the highest race of elves on Azeroth, with their muscular bodies, slender builds and long narrow ears. Their skin ranges in hues of blue, from a light blue sky to the deep blue of the water and hair varys from lush green, to blue, to dark purple. It is customary among night elves to paint tattoos across their faces, generally depicting an animal or leaf like design, often done as a rite of passage to adulthood. Their eyes shine with a dim golden or silver glow. Since the Sundering, the golden glow has become ever more common amongst the night elves; a sign of their connection to nature and druidism. Night elves whose eyes shine silver have left their kins ways for the arcane, and are seen as outcasts by most night elves.   Belief in the Ancients
Night elves have made close ties to the ancient beings of Azeroth. They have a strong connection to the goddess Elune and have built temples and organizations in her name to carry on her message. The sisters of Elune have long since been the leaders of the night elven military, and official head of their civilization as a whole. Although Elune stands above all else, the night elves also carry a deep respect and gratitude to the ancient guardians of Azeroth, also known as wild gods, many of whom have not been seen since the blessing of Nordrassil. Was it not for their aid during the War of the Ancients, the night elves would have perished from the surface of Azeroth.   A Timeless Perspective
Night Elves can live to become thousands of years of age, giving them a broad perspective on events that might trouble the shorter-lived races more deeply. They are often more amused than excited, and more likely to be curious than greedy. They tend to remain aloof and unfazed by petty happenstance. When pursuing a goal, whether adventuring on a mission or learning a new skill or art, elves can be focused and relentless. They are slow to make friends and enemies, and even slower to forget them. Like the branches of a young tree, elves are flexible in the face of danger. They trust in diplomacy and compromise to resolve differences before they escalate to violence. They have been known to retreat from intrusions into their woodland homes, confident that they can simply wait the invaders out. But when the need arises, elves reveal a stern martial side, demonstrating skill with sword, bow, strategy, and the forces of nature.   Affiliation
The night elves joined the alliance after the Third War. The war had cost the elves many of their former allies; those who had fallen into madness and, as such, abandoned the alliance they had with the night elves. The kaldorei have a disgust and suspicion of the high elves. They remember the atrocities their forefathers, the highborne, committed, and have not forgiven them for it. Despite the grudge, they have worked together in the past when it was deemed a necessary for survival. Even though much of the kaldorei nation has joined the Alliance, many among them have chosen to stay neutral. Night elves of the Cenarion Circle, for example, choose to stay out of the faction conflict, and turned their attention towards the protection of Azeroth's nature.   Night Elf Names
Kaldorei names commonly have a hidden meaning or a meaning in Darnassian. Their family names are derived from the personal feats of their ancestors. Yet some create new family names to exhibit their own achievements. Male Names: Alegorn, Daros, Eiron, Mathrengyl, Mardant, Gasul, Lanoth, Khardona, Andissiel, Sillarn Female Names: Astaia, Saelienne, Jeen'ra, Lelanai, Keina, Alathea, Lotherias, Cordessa, Aquinne Family Names: Moonlance, Shadewhisper, Nightrunner, Bearwalker, Briarbow, Moonblade, Proudstrider