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Priestess of the Moon

For the Warcraft III unit, see Priestess of the Moon (Warcraft III). For other uses, see Priestess of the Moon (disambiguation).

"Priestess of Elune" redirects here. For the specific NPCs, see Priestess of Elune (Winterspring) and Priestess of Elune (Legion).

The priestesses of the moon^[1]^[2] (also capitalized,^[3] and also known as the priestesses of the moon goddess,^[4]^[5] the priestesses of Elune^[6]^[7] and moon priestesses) are the women who make up the elite night elf clergy, the Sisterhood of Elune. They epitomize the power and grace of Elune, their race's ancient moon goddess. The priestesses of the moon, equipped with silvery, glowing armor, ride the fearless frostsabers of Winterspring into battle. Charged with the safekeeping of the night elf lands and armed with magical energy bows — the priestesses of the moon will stop at nothing to rid their ancient land of evil.^[8] Elune's light is a part of themselves.^[9]

During the Burning Legion's third invasion, many priestesses of Elune joined the Conclave in the Netherlight Temple.

Background

Main article: Sisterhood of Elune

Powers

Main article: Moonlight

Calling upon the powers of the Moon Goddess to imbue their arrows with searing magical energy, the priestesses are able to fire deadly volleys at any foe. The commanding presence of the priestesses also boost the morale of their warriors, enabling their attacks to strike with heightened accuracy and power. At the peak of her experience, the priestess may call down a furious shower of falling stars that cause massive destruction amongst enemy forces. This catastrophic power, given to the priestess by Elune herself, achieves its full duration as long as the priestess stays in the spell's vicinity.^[8]

As devotees of the moon goddess, priestesses of the Moon can wield the moonlight to perform numerous deeds granted by Elune. They can cast a rain of solid moonlight to fall if they face enemies.^[10] They can give blessings^[5] and purify the darkness.^[11] They have the ability to calm races engaged in battle by singing a song of peace at night, until sunrise.^[12] They can also heal, mend broken bones,^[13] and grant a follower the gift of healing.^[14]

Under conditions, a priestess can use the moonlight to resurrect the dead, as Tyrande noticed that one of the Sisters could not bring back to life a slain kaldorei who had been "dead for several days".^[4]

Notable

Main article: Category:Priestesses of the Moon

Named

Statue of Haidene, the first high priestess of the moon.

Name	Role(s)	Status
Alathea	Priest trainer in the Temple of the Moon.	Deceased
Astarii Starseeker	A close personal friend of Queen Mia Greymane.	Deceased
Belysra Starbreeze	Creator of the Scythe of Elune in the War of the Satyr.	Alive
Dejahna	High priestess of Elune and mentor of Tyrande.	Deceased
Delas Moonfang	Champion of the Knights of the Silver Hand.	Alive
Felore Moonray	One of the Alliance leaders in the Battle for Ashenvale.	Killable
Haidene	First High Priestess of the Moon Goddess Elune.	Deceased
Kalo'thera	High priestess of Elune who ascended in Hajiri.	Unknown
Lasara	Quartermaster for Darnassus and the Dream Wardens.	Alive
Maestra	Moon Priestess in charge of Maestra's Post.	Alive
Marinda	Interim High Priestess during the War of the Ancients.	Deceased
Shiromar	Scarab Lord and veteran of the War of the Shifting Sands.	Unknown
Siralen	Queen Azshara's personal high priestess of Vashj'ir.	Unknown
Therdre	Seer of the Past in Bel'ameth, in Amirdrassil.	Alive
Tyrande Whisperwind	The Night Warrior, current High priestess of Elune.	Alive

In the RPG

This section contains information from the Warcraft RPG which is considered non-canon.

Valuable as healers during wartime, priestesses of the moon can also use their divine magic spells to hinder or harm the enemy. They are also inspirational leaders and excellent archers. Priestesses of the moon often keep to the rear, protecting the wounded with ranged weapons. Guided by Elune, priestesses of the moon serve as a morale boost for troops, assuring them that they will be healed, protected for or, at worst, blessed during their final journey.^[15]

Notes and trivia

Many members of the Sisterhood can be seen wearing a [Mooncloth Robe].
Due to their abilities, the priestesses of Elune have often called upon the faerie dragons to aid in the defense of Azeroth.^[16]
After the Burning of Teldrassil, Norana Morninglight joined the Druids of the Flame and became a "Priestess of the Flame".^[17]
In the Warcraft III alpha, priestesses of the Moon rode giant owls that may have inspired the current-day seekers.^[18] Flying heroes were later removed from the game, and the priestesses were instead given frostsabers.