Kirin Tor

In the fictional Warcraft Universe, the Kirin Tor were the ruling body of the magocratic societies of Dalaran, based in the Violet Citadel, before the downfall of the Kingdom of Lordaeron. Kirin Tor is also the name of a World of Warcraft server located in the central USA and of another server located in western Europe.

The Kirin Tor, led by the most powerful mages in the world, founded the nation of Dalaran as a place to study and teach the ways of magic. They were extremely proud and sometimes arrogant about their skills and fiercely guarded their secrets. Also they were exceedingly hostile towards "Rogue" mages, meaning any magic-users who are not under their rule or not under the rule of the E. Often going so far as to hunt them down. They encourage experimentation as long as it is supervised, but draw the line at Necromancy and Warlock magics of which studying is forbidden.

Many notable wizards and sorcerers belong in their ranks, including Archmage Khadgar, Archmage Antonidas, the Dragon-Archmage Krasus, Lady Jaina Proudmoore, and Rhonin.

One of the ruling members of the Kirin Tor, Kel'Thuzad, left the order because they restricted the study of necromancy. Because of the restrictions which he considered foolish, Kel'Thuzad left for Northrend after receiving the mental summons.

During the third war, Archimonde, a demon lord of the Burning Legion singlehandedly annihilated the city of Dalaran in a display of power. But after the war during the "Frozen Throne" era the ruins of Dalaran were used as a base of operations by Lord Garitho's band of human survivors.

Currently despite the destruction of the Violet Citadel Dalaran and the Kirin Tor remains a powerful member of the Alliance.

Notable members

Antonidas
In Warcraft III, Antonidas is introduced as an archmage and leader of the Kirin Tor. He aids Arthas throughout the Human campaign and leads a futile effort to defend Dalaran when Arthas returns to conquer it. Though killed by his former prince, he lives on as the template for the archmage hero unit. He also makes a brief re-appearance as a ghost in Warcraft III: Frozen Throne that Prince Keal'thas destroys as he escapes from the dungeon's under the ruins of Dalaran where he and his people are being kept prisoner before their execution.

Jaina Proudmoore

Kael'thas Sunstrider

Kel'Thuzad

Krasus

A more detailed history may be found at: http://www.wowwiki.com/Dalaran

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