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高等精灵 High elves
类别	半人类
阵营	联盟, 银色盟约, 高等精灵, 联盟远征军, 肯瑞托, 肯瑞托远征军, 银色北伐军, 暗月马戏团, 独立
角色职业	猎人, 法师, 圣骑士, 牧师, 潜行者, 术士, 战士, 死亡骑士, 游侠, 武僧
种族主城	无 (以前是 银月城)
种族领袖	无 非公认的: 温蕾萨·风行者 乌瑞克·猎日者 以前: 逐日者王朝 洛瑟玛·塞隆
坐骑	独角兽 角鹰兽
故乡	艾泽拉斯
分布地域	银色领地, 达拉然 奥蕾莉亚要塞 奎尔丹尼小屋 暴风城
语言	萨拉斯语, 通用语
其它语言	达纳苏斯, 矮人, 侏儒

高等精灵（High elves），亦称奎尔多雷（达纳苏斯语意为“高贵之子”，萨拉斯语意为“高等之子”），他们起源于那些离开卡利姆多大陆迁往东部王国并建立了奎尔萨拉斯王国的上层精灵。

高等精灵曾是这块大陆上的一个重要势力，但最近，他们的数量正急剧减少：在第三次大战中，几乎90％的人口都惨遭杀害。在此之后，幸存的高等精灵将他们的名字改为“血精灵”，亦称辛多雷（萨拉斯语意为血之子）以此来纪念死去的同胞并不再认为自己是高等精灵。

尽管在巨魔战争和第二次大战期间，他们与索拉丁·托尔贝恩国王的阿拉索帝国和洛丹伦联盟都分别建立了联系，但总得来说，在几千年的历史长河中，高等精灵与其他年轻的种族之间还是相对隔绝的。高等精灵对后者那勉强的忠诚在短时间之内就受到证实，因为安纳斯特里亚·逐日者很快就对他盟友的困境表现出漠不关心的样子，随后便正式地让他的国家脱离了。 后来，当阿尔萨斯·米奈希尔王子率军入侵奎尔萨拉斯并杀死了近90％的高等精灵后，高等精灵王国面临着生死存亡的关头。 在陨落的希尔瓦娜斯·风行者的副官——洛瑟玛·塞隆的带领下，残余的高等精灵与凯尔萨斯王子成功会师并正式宣称自己为“血精灵”以纪念他们死去的同胞。 血精灵们试图团结起来让国家恢复到高等精灵的鼎盛时期并让人民享受到那时候的荣耀，他们也打算收复那些毁于灾祸的领地。

然而，一小部分高等精灵并未成为血精灵。当奎尔萨拉斯脱离联盟后，一些高等精灵选择脱离王国继续与他们的盟友保持外交关系，直至今日，他们依然支持着联盟。 还有一些高等精灵在第三次大战后被驱逐出奎尔萨拉斯。 近年来，仍有残余的高等精灵选择加入联盟，但迎接他们的，却是冷淡的回应。如今的高等精灵十分罕见，他们通常都被误认为是血精灵。 因此，如今在艾泽拉斯上的高等精灵十分稀少，他们甚至不能被认为是生物意义上的种族。高等精灵不曾大量集结，也没有作为整体统一行动过。他们是分散在全世界的一小撮个体。因此，他们并没有共同的观点和目标。的确，现在的高等精灵甚至不能说他们拥有自己的文化，有的只是那早已逝去的荣耀和遗憾。

作为一个种族，高等精灵几乎已经灭绝：一支业已凋零的种族的残余中的残余。 虽然没有官方领导人，但温蕾萨·风行者（希尔瓦娜斯和奥蕾莉亚年轻的妹妹）领导着为数不多的有组织的高等精灵，即银色盟约，并自称为游侠将军。乌瑞克·猎日者是一名在泰罗卡森林中被发现的奥蕾莉亚游侠部队的残余的队长，在奎尔萨拉斯中已修复好的太阳之井旁充当高等精灵代表。

历史

被流放的上层精灵

当暗夜精灵接受德鲁伊之后，他们便实施了禁魔令。使用这种危险力量的暗夜精灵会被判处死刑。然而，从天崩地裂中幸存下来的艾萨拉女王的拥护者（上层精灵）却开始变得焦躁不安。他们忍受着失去魔法的痛苦，在黑门前7300年，他们对玛法里奥·怒风以及德鲁伊们发表抨击。

达斯雷玛·逐日者是这场运动的领导者，他宣传德鲁伊们拒绝使用奥术是一种懦弱的行为。玛法里奥和德鲁伊们警告道：任何使用魔法的人都将被处以死刑。然而，为了抗议德鲁伊们颁布的法律，达斯雷玛和其追随者们在靠近灰谷的地方释放了一场可怕的魔法风暴。

德鲁伊们无法对数量如此众多的同胞痛下杀手，只好决定流放这些鲁莽的上层精灵。于是，逐日者和他的追随者们便精心制作了一艘船，开始在大海上航行。直到目前为止，上层精灵们都很庆幸自己能够摆脱掉那些保守的同胞并能够自由地使用奥术而不遭到惩罚。

没人知道大漩涡外是什么，但他们最终发现了东部大陆并在那里建立了自己的魔法王国。他们抛弃了艾露恩的信仰和夜间活动的习惯并转而拥抱太阳。 不久，他们便会自称高等精灵。

奎尔萨拉斯的崛起

逐日者带领着高等精灵在海上漂泊了许多年，他们的目标是寻找到一些可靠的力量来建立自己的家园。 在登陆洛丹伦大陆之后，他们前往内陆并定居在了提瑞斯法林地。然而，几年后，许多精灵开始变得疯狂，那时精灵们认为林地下面有某种邪恶的东西，于是高等精灵们放弃了这片区域开始向北部迁移。

在这段时间，高等精灵逐渐并最终完全切断了从永恒之井获取生命能量。这意味着他们更易受到元素的影响并且不再从诺兹多姆和世界之树那里获得永生的能力。他们的身高开始变矮，皮肤的颜色开始越来越接近于矮人和人类。很快高等精灵发现了原始人类，但并不与他们来往。从属于阿曼尼帝国的祖阿曼森林巨魔对高等精灵的王国造成了巨大的威胁。很快高等精灵开始仇恨森林巨魔并开始发展为小规模的冲突。

建成后的奎尔萨拉斯王国

许多年后，高等精灵在北部森林中发现了一个适合他们生存的岛屿，并在那里建立了奎尔萨拉斯王国。不幸的是，他们没有料到奎尔萨拉斯是建立在一个古老而恐怖的古老巨魔的城市的之上。巨魔开始采取报复行动，并对高等精灵的领地进行了大规模的进攻。虽然巨魔和精灵的人口比例达到了悬殊的10:1，但是精灵们仍旧通过充分运用魔法的力量击败了巨魔。

出于对卡多雷的警告的担忧，一些精灵在奎尔萨拉斯的周围树立了一系列巨大的符文石，以此建立了一道防护屏障，用来使他们在不引起燃烧军团注意的前提下自由的使用魔法。

很快，奎尔萨拉斯成为了精灵们一个闪耀的里程碑。它与在卡利姆多的主城使用了相同的建筑风格，并加入了更多的魔法元素和明亮的色调。虽然高等精灵并不崇拜自然，但他们仍然对自然抱有极大的尊重。他们小心翼翼的将城市和农田布局在周围的自然环境中，创造了一个真正美丽、平静的家园。

为了满足对于魔法力量的渴望，高等精灵创造了太阳之井。虽然精灵们收到了预先的警告，并且太阳之井与永恒之井相比，能量要弱化很多，但它仍然成为了高等精灵的力量来源。随着高等精灵变得日益强大，他们沉醉于用魔法改造森林，这使得奎尔萨拉斯沐浴在永恒的春光中，而这与王国位于大陆极北端这一情况形成了极其鲜明的反差。从那时开始，所有的高等精灵都可以从艾泽拉斯的任意角落汲取太阳之井的能量。慢慢地，高等精灵开始视太阳之井的泉水为圣物。虽然数百年前魔法就已经融入他们的血液，但太阳之井的独特能量却深入他们的骨髓。

新大陆的外交

在近4000年的时间里，高等精灵保持着相对的和平状态。但是在精灵们建立了他们自己的国度之后，阿曼尼帝国便开始筹划他们的下一次进攻。终于在距离第一次大战2800年前，随着阿曼尼帝国拉开了战争的序幕。巨魔战争打响了。随着损失不断加剧，高等精灵开始向位于阿索拉的人类寻求帮助。随后以指导100名人类奥术魔法为交换，高等精灵同人类组成了联军共同反击阿曼尼帝国。最终联军击败了阿曼尼帝国；一个延续超过20000年的古老帝国。自此，高等精灵和人类建立了联盟关系。

高等精灵也同遥远南方的铁炉堡矮人建立外交关系^{[请求来源]}。当同人类联盟时，共同的纽带联系着高等精灵和人类。但是，在同人类建立联盟的1000多年后，随着吉尔尼斯和奥特兰克不断同高等精灵产生摩擦。两个没有特别血脉联系的种族开始不再信任彼此。

距第一次大战230年前，矮人分裂成了三个不同的分支。 蛮锤部族希望同高等精灵展开贸易，这在当时被视为禁忌，同时也是矮人之间战争的诱因之一。 当战争结束时，蛮锤部族成为了同高等精灵最亲近的盟友，两个种族因为彼此欣赏对方的个性同时还拥有许多相似的文化，因此联合到一起。 他们很快成为联盟中最亲近的朋友。然而，这段在RPG游戏中被提及的关系却并未出现在黑暗之潮的小说当中，因此这种亲近的关系只能被当做传闻。可是，在魔兽争霸II的手册中则直接描述了高等精灵是蛮锤矮人的正式盟友 同时在上层精灵血脉中高等精灵曾进行过一次向安全的蛮锤部族领土疏散儿童的（不成功的）尝试。

奎尔萨拉斯的沦陷

在第二次大战中，一名高等精灵游侠正在与一名巨魔狂暴者战斗。

到第二次大战前，奎尔萨拉斯的和平持续了近3000年。直到兽人部落在第一次大战前由德拉诺的传送门来到艾泽拉斯，并击败了暴风城王国 。随后兽人将食人魔带到了艾泽拉斯，并且同地精和森林巨魔组成了部落，最终他们把视线转向了北方。高等精灵并未过多参与第一次战争。不过在人类被击败并经由卡兹莫丹向北撤退后，矮人向高等精灵和人类派出了使者来讨论如何面对部落的威胁。

当人类提出组成一个七国联盟时，蛮锤和铁炉堡矮人、侏儒以及高等精灵均表示同意，暗夜精灵则因为其祖先与阿拉希王国关系，而安度因·洛萨又是阿拉希王国最后的直系后代的缘故，出于荣誉和义务加入了联盟。在安纳斯特里亚·逐日者统治时期，高等精灵对联盟仅抱有最低限度的热情并且只象征性的投入了一支部队。

但是，因森林巨魔希望从高等精灵手中夺回先祖的故乡，兽人在北方的展开了行动，烧毁了奎尔萨拉斯的边境诸多区域，并在这一过程中屠杀了许多高等精灵，而且破坏了位于凯尔达隆的符文石。这一举动直接激怒了银月城，致使高等精灵开始全面参战。他们开始在战场中投入数量众多的弓箭手, 游侠和破法者，甚至为联盟的木材厂提供工人。部落最终因为内部政策的压力分裂，联盟则向南方展开了追击。至此第二次大战联盟取得了胜利。受此次大战影响，人类和精灵的关系开始恶化。 精灵在最开始就以不情愿的态度，不得已加入了联盟，此后只保有了最基本的投入，如维持收容所的稳定，以及防守守望堡等。尽管这样，奥蕾莉亚·风行者仍带领着她的游侠们，与联盟远征军一起穿过黑暗之门，为奎尔萨拉斯复仇，并确保家园不会被未来的战火所侵扰。

随着战争的持续，部分高等精灵开始认为是人类薄弱的领导能力才导致了家园被焚毁。洛丹伦的国王泰瑞纳斯则告诫高等精灵，如果没有数以百计的人类以生命为代价帮助高等精灵守卫他们的家园，那么奎尔萨拉斯的一切早已不复存在了。但是不论如何，高等精灵开始大规模的放弃联盟，并退守自己的王国。虽然在Grim Batol incident之后温蕾萨·风行者主张继续支援联盟，但安纳斯特里亚并不为其所动。^{[请求来源]}

值得注意的是，虽然高等精灵已经退出联盟，但仍有一部分在达拉然的精灵通过肯瑞托继续效忠联盟。凯尔萨斯·逐日者便是其中一员。而且尽管高等精灵官方宣布退出洛丹伦联盟，可是仍有一些精灵依旧真诚的对待前盟友人类和矮人。众多无私的奎尔萨拉斯精灵牧师则无视来自银月城神秘领导层的指令，拒绝放弃他们治疗师的职责并同意继续留在 洛丹伦。高等精灵牧师通过使用圣光的力量来治疗伤者并鼓舞洛丹洛精英战士们的士气。 这些高等精灵牧师为了寻找解除土地罕见的诅咒的目的加入了阿尔萨斯王子的队伍并开始对进行瘟疫的调查。

数年后，天灾军团进犯。军团指挥官阿尔萨斯·米奈希尔在毁灭洛丹伦后，将他的目光转向了奎尔萨拉斯。他的目标是复活一位有能力向艾泽拉斯召唤恶魔之王阿克蒙德的名叫克尔苏加德的人类。为此，他需要可靠并且充沛的魔法能量，于是他选择了太阳之井。

希尔瓦娜斯 风行者正在与向银月城进攻的天灾军团作战

第二次大战以来，由于高等精灵一直以来的宿敌——阿曼尼帝国的衰弱，高等精灵一直维持着和平的状态。在悲剧降临洛丹伦时，精灵们仍旧在他们的魔法王国中平静的生活，他们对即将到来的一切毫无准备甚至毫不知情。阿尔萨斯弑父的留言逐渐传开，但直到天灾军团抵达奎尔萨拉斯前，精灵们都没有将这一传言与粮食的传染病联系在一起。无论如何高等精灵只得与天灾军团展开作战。不过这次，不再有人类部队可以支援他们了。由游侠将军 希尔瓦娜斯 风行者率领的高等精灵军队，反击着每一次天灾军团的进攻。尽管拥有战术和魔法辅助，精灵们仍不断后撤，从城外推至城内。最终阿尔萨斯和他的军团，以及包括希尔瓦娜斯在内的女妖部队，攻入银月城并摧毁了城内的防御。安纳斯特里亚、大魔导师贝洛瓦尔被杀，整个银月议会被全部消灭。

太阳井在复活克尔苏加德的过程中受到了污染。随后天灾军团对高等精灵进行了大规模的屠杀，整个高等精灵种族仅有大约10%的族人存活。他们当中的一些幸运的在屠杀进行时不在现场（定居达拉然或者随吉安娜前往了卡利姆多）。 但大部分幸存者则依靠抵抗和躲藏幸存了下来。

很快，高等精灵第二大聚集区达拉然也被摧毁。达拉然的陨落快速而彻底，大多数在此的高等精灵都死于阿克蒙德的进攻。另有一部分则死于之后强盗和土匪的洗劫。

分裂的精灵

详见：血精灵

幸存的精灵们分散在各地，直到安纳斯特里亚的儿子凯尔萨斯开始找到他们并将他们聚拢到一起，并与同样在奎尔萨拉斯地区做着同样事情的洛瑟玛·塞隆汇合。在凯尔萨斯的领导下，幸存的精灵们将自己重新命名为血精灵，以此纪念他们死去的国王和同胞。幸存的高等精灵中大约90%都成为了血精灵。

尽管建筑被毁，怀恨在心的阿曼尼巨魔趁乱进攻，血精灵们仍试图夺回一部分银月城的领土，但城市的大部分以及大部分的领土仍被游荡的亡灵占据着。精灵们因为太阳之井被毁而被魔瘾症折磨。于是将近15%的血精灵开始自称辛多雷，在凯尔萨斯的带领下开始寻访整个大陆，试图找到更多幸存的高等精灵，以及可以替代太阳之井作为魔法能量来源的东西。由于联盟领导人加里瑟斯毫不合理的命令，凯尔和他的人民不得不与娜迦结盟并前往外域。在那里他们加入了伊利丹的大军，伊利丹作为回报则教会凯尔萨斯和他的血精灵，如何通过选择魔法能量来源来满足他们对魔法能量的渴求（伊利丹自身也被魔瘾症折磨了数千年）。凯尔萨斯的追随者们开始猎杀恶魔以便偷取恶魔的能量，尽管与伊利丹结盟这件事凯尔萨斯家乡的仍不得而知（更糟糕的是，堕落魔法是他新的魔法能量来源）。

现存的大多数高等精灵，均是从第二次大战后就选择留在联盟，且直至第三次大战都未曾返回过家乡奎尔萨拉斯。 当大法师罗曼斯返回奎尔萨拉斯，并开始教授精灵们凯尔萨斯的虹吸魔法时，部分精灵对这种方式感到恶心——认为这种方式就跟吸血一样——并反对使用这种魔法。这部分反对者意图成立一个独立的王国，但未能成功，摄政王洛瑟玛便将他们放逐出王国，这些放逐者在王国南部的奎尔林斯定居下来。

没有跟随凯尔萨斯前往外域的血精灵仍留在奎尔萨拉斯，并且从天灾军团手中夺回了大部分的土地。因为与现今被遗忘者的领袖，女妖之王——希尔瓦娜斯曾经的联系，血精灵们选择加入了部落，因为部落没有哪个种族希望与血精灵开战。虽然血精灵与出于同源的暗夜精灵关系不佳，但鉴于暗夜精灵与血精灵的位置遥远，这意味着冲突的可能性极小，这使暗夜精灵也不算做血精灵眼前的敌人。

近期活动

Windrunner's Overlook, a Silver Covenant outpost.

小部分高等精灵近年来选择加入联盟一方，但联盟整体至今仍对血精灵保持着一定程度的怀疑。 A few high elves have chosen to join the Alliance in recent years, but the Alliance as a whole remains somewhat suspicious of high elves to this day. The high elves' secession from the Alliance during the Second War left bitter memories. Furthermore, the night elves, who became part of the Alliance during the Third War, saw it as their duty to warn their new allies against the high elves. The Highborne's part in bringing about the War of the Ancients figured heavily in the night elves' retelling of high elf history.

A small unit of high elven rangers under the command of Ranger Captain Fellari Swiftarrow fought together with the zealous Scarlet Crusade against the undead for a while, though they were lost in battle. A large statue in honor of the capable elven leader was erected in the Scarlet Monastery.

Deep within the Hinterlands, the high elves of the Quel'Danil Lodge have their sights set on forming diplomatic alliances with other members of the Alliance.

Several high elves have also integrated into Theramore under the leadership of Lady Jaina Proudmoore.

Several high elves joined the Scholomance, the school of necromancy.

魔兽世界

本段文字所记述的内容来自魔兽世界。

The high elves are in a state of diaspora. Most reside in human cities like Stormwind, Theramore, or Dalaran. Others live in seclusion in the wild forests, often in hunting lodges such as Farstrider Lodge.

Nathanos Blightcaller sent Horde adventurers to ransack the Quel'Lithien Lodge in order to recover the Quel'Thalas Registry, which contained his true identity before he became undead.

High Priestess Aurora Skycaller, originally found in Northpass Tower helped the Alliance adventurers to recreate the Crystal of Zin-Malor. Later she moved to below Quel'Lithien Lodge as the tower became a battlefield.

Several high elves became assassins of the Cult of the Dark Strand.

本段文字所记述的内容来自魔兽世界：燃烧的远征。

The Sunwell in its current state.

With the reopening of the dark portal, the remnants of the Alliance Expedition's high elven ranger cadre were reconnected with Azeroth. After learning of the Scourge invasion of Quel'Thalas and their brethren's allegiance to Kael'thas Sunstrider, many of the survivors chose to remain in Outland. High elves are currently stationed at Allerian Stronghold and they have also taken up refuge in Shattrath City.

本段文字所记述的内容来自魔兽争霸系列小说和短篇。

Some time before the War against the Lich King, Ranger Lord Renthar Hawkspear, leader of the Quel'Lithien Lodge high elves, and High Priestess Aurora Skycaller were approached by the Regent Lord of Quel'Thalas, Lor'themar Theron. Though initially under the impression that Lor'themar had come to apologize on behalf of Prince Kael'thas, Hawkspear is taken aback to learn of the Prince's demise. He asks who will now take the crown, and Lor'themar replies that none remain with a right to it.

Lor'themar references the slightly better state of the Ghostlands, and offers the quel'dorei aid and supplies. Renthar, however, angrily declines his assistance -- and reveals that Lor'themar had banished the quel'dorei of the lodge from Quel'Thalas, as he could not afford to lead a people divided. In addition, Hawkspear speaks of Horde agents who ransacked the lodge and killed several rangers, in the name of the Banshee Queen's champion, Nathanos Blightcaller. He states that by rights he should send Lor'themar's head to Sylvanas, though orders him to leave instead.

本段文字所记述的内容来自魔兽世界：巫妖王之怒。

After the defeat of Kil'jaeden the blood elves took the Sunwell back with the help of the Shattered Sun Offensive, and the high elves were allowed to share the Sunwell. Captain Auric Sunchaser from the Alliance Expedition rangers represents the high elves at the well itself. A number of high elves have been permitted to make pilgrimages to the restored fount of power.

Once Kael'thas Sunstrider was defeated, the blood elves began seeking representation in Dalaran. This led Vereesa Windrunner to form the Silver Covenant, a militant faction of the Kirin Tor, comprised of high elves who opposed the blood elves' entry into Dalaran. The Silver Covenant were also members of the Alliance Vanguard during the Alliance's war against the Scourge. Another high elf, Vas the Unstable, was a member of the renowned 7th Legion, based at Wintergarde Keep.

While some high elf communities, like the one at Quel'Danil Lodge, have managed to maintain their stocks of dragonhawks, their exile from Silvermoon has made these animals much harder to come by. Fortunately, the elves of the Silver Covenant seem to have won the trust of the companions of their ancient ancestors: the hippogryphs. The intelligent creatures have apparently decided that the high elves are worthy of a partnership, serving as mounts and flight path conveyance from Silver Covenant outposts.

Vereesa and her husband Rhonin were later present at the wedding of Malfurion Stormrage and Tyrande Whisperwind, along with their half-elf sons.

Quel'dorei resistance

本段文字所记述的内容来自魔兽世界：大地的裂变。

Vereesa, Halduron and Vol'jin outside Zul'Aman.

Since the fall of the Lich King, the Wintergrasp battlemasters no longer have a presence in the Alliance cities, having likely returned to Dalaran. With the removal of the portals in the Silver Enclave, class trainers, mostly high elven, have taken their place.

The elves at Quel'Lithien Lodge have taken a turn for the worse, after Ranger Lord Hawkspear discovered a source of seductive energy that mysteriously turned the elves at the lodge into Wretched. However, the Quel'Danil Lodge elves have fared considerably better, having solidified relations with the draenei and the Wildhammer dwarves.

At some point, a group of young draenei moved into the Hinterlands under the lead of Ambassador Rualeth. While some of them are seen in the Aerie Peak, others moved to Quel'Danil Lodge.

As part of the Forsaken offensive throughout the continent, Quel'Danil lodge came under attack. With the help of adventurers, the Highvale high elves and the draenei settlers were able to repel the invaders. The Highvale documents were also retrieved from the chaos by Alliance adventurers and safely delivered to Anchorite Traska.

Word of a new threat from Zul'Aman has prompted Halduron Brightwing, Vereesa Windrunner and Vol'jin to co-operate, against the wishes of Silvermoon's Regent-Lord. Vereesa brought with her an entourage of Silver Covenant rangers. While this event may have showcased the cooperation between high and blood elves, their future reunification appears to remain elusive.

本段文字所记述的内容来自魔兽争霸系列小说和短篇。

A number of high elves were among the casualties in the attack on Theramore Isle. Despite the involvement of Vol'jin, the Darkspear tribe, and the blood elves in the attack, it is unknown how this affected their relationship with these races.

本段文字所记述的内容来自魔兽世界：熊猫人之谜。

Silver Covenant agents acting under Vereesa's orders.

After Jaina Proudmoore discovered that Sunreavers helped Garrosh Hellscream steal the Divine Bell by using Dalaran portals to infiltrate Darnassus, Jaina mobilized the Kirin Tor, Alliance forces, and the Silver Covenant to purge the Horde from Dalaran; after Aethas Sunreaver refused to order his people to leave peacefully, Jaina chose to incarcerate him and the other blood elves. Various high-ranking high elves were slain by Horde agents who sought to free the imprisoned Sunreavers and their leader, including Sorin Magehand, Arcanist Rathaella and Mage-Commander Zuros. During the chaos, Grand Magister Rommath noted that, "It unsettles me to have to fight directly with the high elves of the Silver Covenant...but I never tire of slaying Alliance." The Sunreavers that surrendered were imprisoned in the Violet Hold, while those who resisted were put to the sword, thereby leaving the high elves the sole elven population living freely in the city.

Shortly afterwards, the Kirin Tor Offensive, comprising of Silver Covenant high elves and Kirin Tor war mages, was formed by Jaina Proudmoore, intending to seize Thunder Isle and prevent the Sunreaver Onslaught from claiming powerful artifacts from Emperor Lei Shen.

本段文字所记述的内容来自魔兽世界：军团再临。

Vereesa Windrunner leads the Silver Covenant to Trueshot Lodge, pledging their aid to the new leader of the Unseen Path following their inauguration.

外貌

本段文字所记述的内容来自魔兽世界。

An in-game high elf before The Burning Crusade was released.

In World of Warcraft, the high elves closely resemble blood elves appearance-wise (they in fact share the same model, although high elves typically have light colored eyes that vary from light grey to blue to green, and occasionally brown, as opposed to the neon-iridescent green eyes of blood elves; high elf models also have less diversity in skin and hair color), but their voices are more mild-mannered like those of night elves (in the game, they use the same voices as night elves, although unsuitable Darnassian lines such as "Elune'adore", "Ishnu'alah" or "Goddess watch over you", are not used). Lore-wise, as high elves and blood elves are the same race (and the latter holds the majority population), it is not uncommon for high elves to be mistaken for blood elves. Taela Everstride at Allerian Stronghold even says, somewhat bemusedly, "No, don't feel bad. I get that a lot... I'm a high elf, not a blood elf. Don't worry, I won't suck the magic out of you." However, other than greeting voices, both high and blood elves appear to share similar voice emotes in-game, particularly during combat. Before World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, in-game high and blood elves used modified night elf models.

Elves do have several characteristics in common. All three groups have unusually acute senses and are able to see clearly even in low-light conditions. As a general rule, elves are also slim, athletic, and graceful. Furthermore, they all have large pointed ears that have been greeted with admiration or mockery by other races.

One similarity between various elves only came about recently: since the night elves sacrificed their immortality and much of their power at the end of the Third War, all elves are now mortal and have comparable lifespans that can extend as long as several thousand years.

人口

Surviving high elves comprise a mere 1% of the original high elven population, with the blood elves accounting for the remaining 9% of it. Since Kael'thas took 15% of the blood elves to Outland (i.e. 1.35% of the original high elf population), and since Kael'thas' army numbered at least 2,000 ("thousands of them") according to the Excerpts from the Journal of Archmage Vargoth, it follows that the total high elf population is currently at least 1,481 (and at least ~148,000 prior to the Third War).

In relation to the playable races, Blizzard has stated that the high elves have a considerably smaller population than even the Gnomeregan Exiles. High elves are a rare sight even in Alliance lands, and are considered a fallen, all but extinct race.

With the destruction of both Theramore and Quel'Lithien (along with the de-canonization of the RPG sourcebooks), the bulk of the remaining high elf population appears to be bound to the Kirin Tor's Silver Covenant, Outland's Allerian Stronghold, and Hinterlands' Quel'Danil Lodge.

The non-canon roleplaying sourcebooks (see below) gave solid population numbers for most races, and put the total high elf population at around 24,810. This was contested, however, given the disproportionate amount of blood elves this would create (more than the entire Alliance and Horde combined), and further complicated by an errata which, among other tweaks, greatly reduced the total high elf number. Ultimately, the RPG books as a whole were denounced as non-canonical, leaving only the Warcraft Encyclopedia's official percentages, the Excerpts from the Journal of Archmage Vargoth, and Blizzard's own statements as an indication of canonical high elf numbers.

魔瘾的影响

Like blood elves, high elves can use arcane magic. Whether or not they are spellcasters, all high elves suffer acute pangs of withdrawal in the absence of the Sunwell's energies. Some have realized the cause of their distress; others have not. A crucial difference between high elves and blood elves is that no high elves have decided to feed their hunger for arcane magic by draining that magic from alternative sources (during the time when the Sunwell was useless). Without the Sunwell, a high elf might still succumb to that addiction and become one of the blood elves.

On several occasions after the Sunwell's defilement, Kael'thas publicly asserted that his people would die unless they found a new source of magic. Technically the prince was mistaken. According to Azeroth's top priests and medics, the only high elves to perish due to magical withdrawal have been the very old, the very young, and elves who were already in poor health. Such a low rate of attrition might be considered an argument in favor of simply forgoing magic and suffering through the consequences. Indeed, a few high elves are said to have succeeded in taking this route through sheer willpower: they survived the process, however unpleasant. Apparently certain magical artifacts also ameliorate the symptoms of withdrawal and might, if sufficiently powerful, be able to suppress them altogether. This is not to say, however, that withdrawal from magic would leave the high elves unharmed. On the contrary, permanent mental or physical damage is possible.

The high elves in Allerian Stronghold used draenei artifacts containing raw, magical energy to resist the lure of demonic magic. The high elves at Quel'Lithien Lodge found an item of magical energy and succumbed to their addiction, becoming wretched.

With the reigniting of the Sunwell, the pangs of their magic addiction are being eased and more high elves are no longer tempted to succumb to it.

著名高等精灵

姓名	地位	从属关系	状态	位置
达斯雷玛·逐日者	被流放的上层精灵的领导者，奎尔萨拉斯的缔造者及首任国王, 太阳之井的创造者	奎尔萨拉斯	已故	未知
阿纳斯塔里安·逐日者	奎尔萨拉斯的最后一人国王，于天灾入侵奎尔萨拉斯时被阿尔萨斯·米奈希尔杀死	奎尔萨拉斯	已故	火化并葬于银月城
奥蕾莉亚·风行者	Lead scout of the Alliance Expedition during the Invasion of Draenor, member of the Army of the Light, leader of the void elves	Sons of Lothar, Army of the Light	健在	Various Locations
Sylvanas Windrunner	Banshee Queen of the Forsaken, former Ranger-General of Silvermoon	Undercity, Horde	亡灵	Various Locations
Vereesa Windrunner	Ranger-General of the Silver Covenant	Silver Covenant, Kirin Tor Offensive, Alliance	健在	Various Locations
Dar'Khan Drathir	Traitor of Quel'Thalas, leader of the Scourge forces in the Ghostlands	Scourge, Cult of the Damned	已故-可击杀	Tower of the Damned, Ghostlands
Captain Auric Sunchaser	Commander of Allerian Stronghold, high elf representative during the purification of Quel'Delar	Alliance	健在	Allerian Stronghold, Terokkar Forest
Belo'vir Salonar	Grand Magister of Quel'Thalas during the Third War	Magisters, Quel'Thalas	已故	Unknown
Death-Hunter Hawkspear	Formerly leader of Quel'Lithien Lodge	Independent	可击杀	Eastern Plaguelands
Milan	Scribe who recorded the events of the Second War	Alliance of Lordaeron	未知	Unknown
Talthressar	Lieutenant of Alleria Windrunner	Alliance Expedition	未知	Unknown
Thalorien Dawnseeker	Former wielder of Quel'Delar	Quel'Thalas	已故	Dead Scar, Isle of Quel'Danas
Ari	Former member of the Council of Tirisfal and member of the Tirisgarde	Tirisgarde	健在	Hall of the Guardian

组织

Historical

• Royal Guard
• Elven Defenders
• Elven Ranger Corps

高等精灵的关系网

Joy Ar'nareth and Rayan Dawnrisen

暗夜精灵

High elves have traditionally gotten along quite poorly with night elves due to their complicated and turbulent past. As the night elves hold disdain for the arcane-using blood elves, so they hold disdain for their high elf cousins. This argument is questioned, though, by the fact that Tyrande Whisperwind had no problem whatsoever working with the blood elves and Kael'thas Sunstrider when she hunted Illidan Stormrage in the Plaguelands. Kael'thas seemed to feel honored by the night elves' presence. This one instance of smooth cooperation between the races might be an exception caused by each party's need for survival in Silverpine and Dalaran.

Following the high elves' banishment from Quel'Thalas, some of them chose to rejoin the Alliance, and the night elves were among their greatest critics. While the traditional allies of the Alliance treated the high elves to a cold reception and suspicion due to their secession after the Second War, the night elves took it upon themselves to warn the Alliance (which they, too, were now a part of) against the high elves.

However, since Wrath of the Lich King relations may be thawing. The presence of night elves in the Silver Covenant settlements suggests this, and high elves are even allowed inside Darnassus. Arcanist Dulial has a permanent residence there, and a night elf, Moonbell, has been accepted in the ranks of the Silver Covenant.

Vereesa Windrunner attended the wedding of Tyrande Whisperwind and Malfurion Stormrage with her husband and half-elf sons; suggesting improved night elf- high elf relations.

血精灵

An in-game blood elf standing next to a Silver Covenant high elf. Note the similarities in appearance, except for the eye color.

While they belong to the same race, high elves generally do not get along with their blood elf brethren. This is owed in part to differing allegiances, as most modern high elves remained loyal to the Alliance following the Second War, disobeying royal edicts from their reclusive masters to return home. The blood elves are primarily loyal to their own, and remained in Quel'Thalas, later forming an alliance with the Horde. Other high elves are exiles, having been banished from Quel'Thalas after the return of Grand Magister Rommath from Outland. The practice of draining arcane magic was considered immoral by these elves, who opposed its use. Unwilling to lead a nation divided, the newly-named regent of Quel'Thalas, Lor'themar Theron, chose to exile the dissenters.

Kael'thas's teachings caused some moral contention between the two peoples. By embracing them, the blood elves prioritized their survival, health, and well-being; they believed this strength was needed to see Quel'Thalas restored, as the kingdom had remained a wasteland while the elves were weakened by their addiction. By refusing, the high elves prioritized their pride and personal ethics, even to their own detriment; they believe this was the moral choice.

With the betrayal of Prince Kael'thas and the restoration of the Sunwell, Lor'themar has taken steps to re-establish cordial relations between the blood and high elves. However, these efforts have had mixed results. Aethas Sunreaver, Halduron Brightwing and Tae'thelan Bloodwatcher have also expressed an interest in mending relations between the children of Silvermoon, though to what extent appears to vary depending on the individual. The high elves, or at least Alleria's high elves, have been granted a representative at the Sunwell in the form of Auric Sunchaser. While he does not consider himself a blood elf, he seems to have little quarrel with the sin'dorei, whom he calls the "children of Silvermoon".

Although the only physical difference between blood and high elves is their eye color - blood elves have glowing green eyes - this is not an indication of their quarrel. Fel magic played no apparent role in the elves' splintering; in fact, its use was hidden from most of the blood elves. Glowing green eyes is the high elven body's natural reaction to spending time around fel magic, which was used in the Magisters' rebuilding efforts in lieu of the destroyed Sunwell's power. Like the orcs, any high elf who spends enough time around fel magic will acquire glowing green eyes.

The feud between high elves and blood elves is most visible in the conflict between the elven factions of the Kirin Tor, the Silver Covenant and the Sunreavers.

本段文字所记述的内容来自魔兽世界：大地的裂变。

With a new threat emerging in Zul'Aman, Silvermoon Ranger-General Halduron Brightwing called on the assistance of Vereesa Windrunner and her entourage of Silver Covenant rangers, as many of Halduron's Farstriders were away on duty. Lor'themar sent a messenger demanding to know why Vereesa was in blood elf territory, but Halduron chose to ignore this. He, Vereesa and Vol'jin joined forces to battle the Zandalari. This event appears to indicate a grudge between Lor'themar and Vereesa, given the regent lord's otherwise tolerant attitude towards the quel'dorei.

本段文字所记述的内容来自魔兽争霸系列小说和短篇。

When Jaina Proudmoore called for aid to defend Theramore Isle against an overwhelming attack by the Horde, Vereesa came to help. Vereesa took a scouting party west into Dustwallow Marsh to look for Thalen Songweaver, in concert with Shandris Feathermoon and her sentinels searching the north road. They worked well together, without any hints of reluctance or discrimination.

本段文字所记述的内容来自魔兽世界：熊猫人之谜。

While relations with the night elves seem to have improved, this does not seem to be the case with blood elves. Tensions have reignited since the destruction of Theramore at the hands of a mana bomb created by the Sunreaver Thalen Songweaver, which cost the lives of the high elves that had settled in the port city, and Rhonin, Vereesa's husband. As such, the Silver Covenant aided the Kirin Tor and the Alliance in purging the Sunreavers from Dalaran, enforcing Jaina's orders.

其他种族

High elves have an awkward and somewhat distrustful relationship with the Ironforge dwarves, but they do rely on each other in times of war, and have common ties to the Alliance.^{[请求来源]}

It is implied that the high elves had a positive relationship with the Wildhammer dwarves. During the Scourge invasion, the high elves planned to send their children to seek refuge with the dwarves in the Hinterlands even though the elves had already left the Alliance. Wildhammers and high elves had much in common in the past, including a love of nature and hatred of evil.^{[请求来源]}

Humans and high elves have a long history. They fought the overwhelming Amani Empire together in the Troll Wars, the monstrous Orcish Horde in the Second War and horrifying nightmares of the Burning Legion and Scourge in the Third War. The high elven nation's conduct at the end of the Second War led to bitterness and resentment toward the elves, but humans are also amongst the few races to accept the high elves into their cities; they can currently be seen occupying the human city of Stormwind, and Theramore before its fall. There are many high elves in the Theramore military. Of the human kingdoms, the high elves have the closest relationship with the magocrats of the Kirin Tor, as elves have been allies and productive members of the Kirin Tor for over 2,000 years. The high elf prince Kael'thas Sunstrider even served on its ruling council, and it was not uncommon for high elf mages to study, serve, and even live in Dalaran in addition to Quel'Thalas. Grand Magister Rommath spent much of his life in Dalaran as a high elf, and Vereesa Windrunner was married to its leader. The Kirin Tor have even granted the high elves a safe haven in Dalaran after their exile from Quel'Thalas,^{[请求来源]} and Dalaran serves as a home for the Silver Covenant, the most prominent group of modern high elves.

The high elves were, at best, reluctant members of the original human-centric Alliance of Lordaeron, and their partnership was a cold and distant one. The high elven king and council were particularly unenthusiastic allies, caring little for the world outside Quel'Thalas and only agreeing to join the Alliance because of a pact made long ago to the line of King Thoradin; and even so, the high elves seceded soon after that pact was fulfilled. After officially departing from the Alliance, the high elves shut themselves off in their enchanted kingdom, and the few who remained with the Alliance did so against the orders of their reclusive masters in Silvermoon.

Although physically and culturally disparate, gnomes share the elves' natural affinity to magic, and it is known that gnomes and high elves worked together in Dalaran before its fall, particularly within the Council of Tirisfal.

It seems that the high elves and draenei have developed a bond, as there are draenei present at Quel'Danil Lodge.

Apart from the tauren, with whom the Highborne had had some ancient historical contact, high elves loathe the majority of the Horde's races, having fought against trolls, orcs, and undead in recent wars. The recent entry of the blood elves into the Horde has likely made relations worse.^{[请求来源]}

The high/blood elves have some history with the Red Dragonflight, most of whom prefer to transform into elves (specifically sin'dorei) when assuming a mortal form. It was the Reds who gifted Quel'Delar to the high elves (Alexstrasza personally handed it to Anasterian), and her consort Korialstrasz maintained an interest in the elves' affairs, arriving only narrowly too late to save the Sunwell from Arthas.

文化

• High elven children would play a game called Captive - each turn a child would be tied up by the others. The one who would release himself in the least amount of time won.
• Most young high elves had a 'I wanna be a Farstrider' phase, which they had left by the time they were taken as apprentices. Then it was the 'I'm going to be a magister' stage.
• They don't consider the sun as a god.
• According to Vereesa, high elves seldom give birth and very rarely give birth to twins.

RPG中

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Epic elven ranger.

描述

The ancient origin of the high elves is a legacy of tragedy and conflict, a series of events that has profoundly affected the development of the quel'dorei. The high elves are a stark contrast to their nocturnal cousins, the night elves (or kaldorei). Embracing the light of the sun and forsaking the night, the high elves are the descendants of the very elves who served Queen Azshara in the time of the Well of Eternity. The kaldorei regard the high elven penchant for using arcane magic as careless, akin to a foolish child playing with fire. The schism that separates the Highborne elves and the night elves is rather ancient, one so ancient that no amount of diplomacy or offerings of peace can soothe the scars of history. The high elves, however, have had generations separating them from the night elves, and no longer care for the past. Problems between the two races are usually clashes of personality, as neither tries overly hard to interact. The arrogance of the high elves led to the War of the Ancients and ultimately to the downfall of the golden age of elven civilization. Through the reckless use of arcane magic, the high elves allowed darkness to seep into the world and corrupt Azeroth. They use the genetic phenomenon that modern elves face as testament to their views.

Arcane magic is a powerful drug to the high elves, and it can be a lure to a dark and perilous path. Yet too many wield it as if they were doing no harm, and few but the oldest and most sage can recall the true reasons why the use of such magic is a dangerous and potentially damning practice. Regardless of the risks, some high elves press onwards to revel in the euphoria and power that the use of magic brings them. The high elves are a tragic example of a race in decline. Their centuries of arcane practice have led them into an ever-tightening downward spiral. Now there are few true Quel’dorei left. Most have gone with Kael'thas Sunstrider to become the blood elves, and in doing so have allied with the sworn enemies of elvenkind, the naga. Now the scant remaining Quel’dorei are typically those who have embraced the Light and seen past the powers of arcane magic and darkness. Distrusted by almost all of the races, the remaining high elves are pariahs in an age when there is little left for them but a life of mistrust and woe.

Some bands of high elven survivors fled south to the Hinterlands and to the forests of Zul'Aman. Those who stay one step ahead of the trolls survive; those who do not are dead (and probably eaten by the cannibalistic trolls). Scourge patrols, hunting the elven refugees, also stalk through the land.

RPG中的数据

High elves in old age.

Non-canonical sources state that the high elven population just a few years prior was approximately 24,810 and the half-elven population was approximately 9,550, not including Theramore, Dalaran, and several less significant cities. Stormwind (pop. 200,000) alone has the most, with a total of 20,000 high elves, and 8,000 half elves.

外貌

High elven buildings often use a blue or green color scheme, possibly to differentiate them from the red-hued architecture of Quel'Thalas:- both the buildings destroyed in the Third War by Arthas and the identical new blood elf constructions.

High elves stand slightly taller than humans do. A high elf is usually a little over 6 feet in height and weighs between 100 to 175 pounds, depending on gender. The elves are slim, with sharp symmetrical features, often an exaggeration of perfect beauty. The high elves are uniformly fair in complexion, with white to flaxen colored hair. Their eyes are incredibly intense in color, seeming to glow with an inner light. While many high elves have blue or green eyes (ex. Alleria), violet and red are not unheard of. The structure of high elven eyes (based on artwork) shows that they are generally like humans with a pupil and iris surrounded by "white", but tend to be able to see much farther than humans are capable. The life span of high elves is several hundred years. They reach adulthood at 110 years, a "venerable" age at roughly 350 years, and most dying of old age at approximately 363 years. A few may reach "venerable" age at roughly 350 years with maximum lifespan between 354 and 390 years, and even fewer may live as long as two thousand years. Most high elves (especially those of the Alliance) do not wear red or black for fear of being mistaken as blood elves. They have shorter ears and much smaller, lighter bodies than night elves. As well, their ears usually point upwards whereas those of the night elves do not.

High elves have white, red, orange brown, black, and blonde colored hair and fair skin, most have brilliantly intense sapphire coloured eyes that glow (at least in World of Warcraft). In World of Warcraft high elves have blue, sapphire glowing eyes (but have more variation according to lore, including green eyes). The blood elves typically have only green, emerald glowing eyes to show their magic addiction and their newly acquired addiction to fel magic.

Blood elves and high elves are for the most part the same race in terms of underlying physical biology. However in WoW and Monster Guide blood elves have glowing green eyes and their hair and skin are much paler or otherwise unnaturally coloured, due to the absorption of fel energies during the period the Sunwell was lost. For the most part however, they are considered separate due to cultural differences more so than because of physical ones.

RPG中的种族关系

High elves are often prejudiced towards half-elves, though this is starting to change as their presence is becoming more common.

The years of conflict between the night elves and the high elves number so many that they make the Alliance and Horde conflict look like children arguing over a toy. When the high elves lost their immortality, they eventually forgot their brethren as generations lived and died, creating legends of histories. The night elves remembered the damage the highborne brought to the world, and view their descendents as time bombs. When the high elves encountered the night elves, they realized the legends were true and began to resent the fact that the night elves had access to so much power that they refused to use — not to mention the whole matter of exile. Many plot to retake the magically imbued forests for themselves, regardless of the fact that both races belong to the Alliance.

The path by which Prince Kael'thas Sunstrider has chosen to lead the avenging blood elves is one the high elves view with utter disgust and resentment. They strive for disassociation with the blood elves, such as by hiding their magical addictions and avoiding wearing black and red.

Auberdine was one of the few night elf settlements that would tolerate a high elf's presence. They allowed high elves since after the Third War, and so it was no surprise that Fiora Longears could be seen on the pier in Auberdine, asking for adventurers to lend assistance to the night elves.

With the Quel'Danil Lodge nearby the dwarven keep of Wildhammer in the Hinterlands, it can be assumed that the high elves have maintained their alliance with the gryphon riding dwarves since the Second War. Wildhammer share the high elves respect for the wilds and nature, and carry a long history of good relations and trust.

The high elves of Theramore are perhaps the most isolated. Having left mostly before the destruction of Dalaran and Quel'Thalas, they have formed a significant community in the city. They spend a great deal of time hunting the few undead forces in Kalimdor. Their exposure to the night elves has caused them to develop a great interest in Moonwells, which they seek to find an alternative solution to their addiction. Even the presence of a hidden Moonwell 50 feet away is enough to replenish their mystical energies and makes meditation unnecessary.

Theramore's high elves also have another interest in the continent. They have discussed privately the creation of their own realm on Kalimdor. The northern forests, full of moonwells and lush greenery are most attractive, but their control by the night elves is overly frustrating. High elven expeditions, claiming to be tracking undead, often search for suitable sites.

文化

The destruction of the Sunwell has forced the high elves into decline, causing them to doubt the future of their once-proud race and drawing animosity toward them from other races who feel that the high elves have betrayed the Alliance. Most of the high elves have placed themselves under a self-imposed exile, ashamed of the damage that they have wrought upon the world of Lordaeron with their abuse of arcane magic.

While humans still accept the high elves because of the aid that both races provided each other during the most recent attacks of the Burning Legion, reinforcing the same bond that they had in both the Troll Wars and the Second War, many of the other races will only deal with the high elves if absolutely necessary. This is especially true after the acts of Kael’thas Sunstrider. The night elves in particular do not care for the company of high elves (as they have personal memories of the war that spawned them) and in some cases can be openly hostile toward their sun-blessed brethren. The passing of time may heal these wounds, but the use of arcane magic will always draw a rift between these two breeds of elf.

It would not quite be correct to say that the high elves rejoined the Alliance. To many high elves, they never left. Nevertheless, they are often aloof and distant from their allies. They keep to themselves and enjoy wandering forests alone or in small groups. They also maintain the Quel'Danil Lodge, an outpost in the Hinterlands which pursues their diplomatic interests and Quel'Lithien in the Eastern Plaguelands near the gateway to the ruined Quel'Thalas.

High elves in Stormwind copy the humans' style of long-sleeved tunics, billowy trousers and leather boots. Many High elves avoid wearing red clothing, as to dissociate themselves from blood elves. They have also set aside a day of mourning for high elves to remember the destruction of Dalaran with their human friends.

High elves were once strong worshipers of the Holy Light, but this has died down as many have rejected it in favour of arcane magic. Although after the invasion of the Scourge and the break off from the blood elves, many have looked to the Light, they do so loosely and are much less devout than humanity. High elven Priests are common. The high elves have made significant contributions to this evolving religion, which originated from human cults. Even a few high elves have become paladins, without the help of magic like the blood elves. High elves have also developed advanced destroyer ships, and used them in the Second War.

信仰

High elves who embrace the path of religion take on the mantle of the Holy Light, sharing in the same faith as dwarves and humans. While this philosophy does not penetrate deeply into high elven society, those who do follow the path of the Holy Light are much more approachable than most. Many also take on a druid-like philosophy regarding the world and nature. The difference being that the high/blood elves view magic as being an integral part of the universe, as it was created by the Titans and is as natural as nature itself; the Well of Eternity formed naturally on Azeroth and created the elves in the first place.

战争

High elves are proficient in archery, divine and arcane magic, as well as swordsmanship. They use guard towers for defense, and their armies take advantage of their natural strengths and typically serve supporting roles when working with other races. The high elves had a special affinity with dragonhawks before the Scourge attacked Quel'Thalas. The dragonhawks would often serve as flying mounts for the elves, though after the Third War they seem to have developed a preference for hippogryphs instead.

According to The Old Wizard's Almanac, a book comparing the magic-wielding races of Azeroth that occasionally spawns in Dalaran: "The magic of the high elves is extremely powerful. High elves possess a magical acumen that rivals that of any - even the humans. Some of the greatest heroes in the Battle of Mount Hyjal were the High Elf Priests."

魔瘾

In World of Warcraft, high elves have glowing blue eyes. Elves seen with green eyes are usually blood elves, who feed upon arcane magic.

All high elves, regardless of class, status or upbringing, are addicted to magic, and all have some small proficiency in it. Unlike blood elves who succumb to it, high elves actively fight their addiction and are required to meditate at least an hour every day to maintain personal control. The high elves are not proud of this addiction, and take pains to keep it a secret. Being close to Moon Wells will satiate the addiction, as will the use of certain magical items, though it should be noted Night Elves do their best to keep high elves away from the Well and magical objects that provide the same result are rare.

If a high elf resorts to feeding off something else to sate the addiction, then they cross the line from high elf to blood elf. Contrary to popular belief, magical addiction is not fatal in and of itself (the only elves who have actually died from withdrawal were either elderly, very young, or already ill). Some have found a way to block the symptoms of withdrawal by the use of Sunwell Rings.

姓氏

The past is a burden to the high elves, yet they maintain naming rituals that are millennia old. Many of the names of elven priests and heroes have become the names used for elves in modern times. The high elves share a connection with the sun that is quite prevalent in their choice of family names.

• Male Names: Mariel, Athaniar, Anandor, Tharama, Viridiel, Malanior.
• Female Names: Anarial, Freja, Driana, Coria, Alanassori, Melanion, Azshara.
• Family Names: Boughstrider, Dawnblade, Lightbringer, Morningray, Suntreader.

注释

• Undead high elves who died before the blood elves split from the high elves seem to generally go to the Horde, as seen with Sylvanas Windrunner, the dark rangers, and Koltira Deathweaver.
• High Elves only had a minor appearance in the original World of Warcraft. A small faction - Silvermoon Remnant, was planed to be implemented but never made it into the Live Servers. It is most likely this faction that inspired the Silver Covenant.
• High elves were widely speculated to have been a playable race choice for World of Warcraft, though Caydiem mentioned in a Blizzard lore post why this never occurred - the total high elf population being incredibly low. The Horde would receive their biological equivalent, the blood elves, around this time. More recently, Blizzard has acknowledged player interest in high elves as a "sub race" of sorts, along with mag'har orcs, dark iron dwarves, and other minor races, although high elves were not added in Battle for Azeroth as an Allied race. When asked about this, Ion Hazzikostas stated that high elves are essentially already playable as the blood elves on the Horde, and that the void elves are also another flavor of high elves that are playable on the Alliance.
• In many ways, high elves are comparable to mag'har orcs. The vast majority of their people–orcs and blood elves–have been exposed to some degree of fel magic, whose effect has altered the skin of the orcs and the eyes of the elves. Ironically, both the mag'har and the quel'dorei represent the minority of their races.
• The high elves were originally depicted as much closer to nature, with Warcraft II mentioning elven druids as well as the elves joining the Alliance of Lordaeron partly because the Old Horde intended to defile the very lands of Lordaeron.
• In early builds of Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos the high elves were much more involved in the military of the Alliance of Lordaeron, deploying rangers as hero units, as well as dragonhawk riders and mage-priests.

另请参阅

• Origin of the races
• The Burning Crusade Townhall/History of the Blood Elves
• High elf magic
• Blood elf
• Priest (Warcraft III)
• Sorceress (Warcraft III)