The Lore of Darnassus | The Chronicles of Azeroth

[@Lupinemancer87]

As a Night Elf Main this was my first capital city, and I absolutely loved it. So much so that when I had to leave it and arrived in Darkshore, I missed Darnassus and wanted to go back as I didn't like the look of Darkshore.

[@Shervin86]

I know exactly what you mean. These are the reasons that made vanilla hit so differently.

[@Okkusen]

For me too

[@COOLAUSTINO]

Same! Teld felt so magical, it completely pulled me in from the moment my warrior spawned in back in 04. Wow was only the second online video game I had ever played at the time, I was completely enraptured.

[@joezar33]

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[@joezar33]

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[@LWolf94]

The way you describe quite literally breathes life into some of these areas and NPCs that most people wouldn't think much about once done with their business. It's making me want to go back and re-discover all of them all over again.

[@TheChroniclesofAzeroth]

Welcome, fellow traveller! Your kind words mean a great deal to me. Breathing life into these places and characters is my way of reliving those nostalgic moments in WoW, just as it is for you to rediscover them through this way of presenting them. I'm thrilled you're feeling the same sense of adventure, and hope you'll join me for the next tale very soon!

[@onefastgoat1168]

First character was a night elf around 2006. Will never forget hearing that music blast and just being in awe how big the world seemed

[@TheChroniclesofAzeroth]

Absolutely magical times. They don’t make first impressions like that anymore!

[@sebastianhall4913]

I remember as a fresh night elf hunter saying goodbye to the safety of the Shadowglen and adventuring out to the unknown. I was young and maybe a bit naïve. Following the road, I soon encountered Zenn Foulhoof that promised me greatness if I only return some reagents from some corpses of forest dwellers. Eagerly I went off deep into the woods thinking I did the right thing, yet my heart felt heavy slaying owls, spiders and sabers. Wasn’t these magnificent creatures meant to be in harmony in the world just as I was? Returning the items Zenn laughed at me and revealed that he had tricked me. Continuing my journey I helped guards and locals in Dolanaar, slowly gaining confidence in my abilities and exploring the lands. Visiting Syral Bladeleaf down at Lake Al’ameth aiding his investigation into the Timberlings and trying to heal the world. I eventually even managed to tame my own companion, a nightsaber named Svante. Battling our way through Gnarlpines and Bloodfeathers, exhausted we pushed on. Suddenly we saw some great gates in the distance. Darnassus. As we entered the capital I could feel the hairs on my arms and neck standing up, this felt like home. The music, the landscape, meeting the Ancients walking around in there, I know it’s not nice to stare, but I couldn’t help myself. Hearing these wooden giants creek and boom as they patrolled the city I couldn’t believe my eyes. I had only heard stories about them, but seeing them with my own eyes was something special. I spent a good couple hours visiting the temple of the moon, the different district and saying hi to the Arch druid I never really wanted to leave. Yet the time had grown late so Svante and I eventually made our way to the Darnassian Inn. I couldn’t wait to explore even more the next day.

[@900i16]

If it was a party nightsaber, you could have named it Göran! (The comedian Robert Gustavsson had a party ferret named Göran).

[@sebastianhall4913]

@@900i16 Hahaha omg yes! I had completely forgotten about Göran! :D I will have to rewatch that now! But I had Svante with me until I stopped playing back in Cata haha

[@joezar33]

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[@Shervin86]

RIP Darnassus

[@TheChroniclesofAzeroth]

RIP: Really Ignited Place... Darnassus will forever be missed!

[@SkywyseCreations]

"Towering Fire Hazard"? - that was cold lol...

[@TheChroniclesofAzeroth]

It's a tragic chapter in Azeroth's history, no doubt. l'm sure the resulting bonfire made for one cozy evening, though!

[@joezar33]

Back in 2004, remember bringing my "Human Warrior" there for weapon Bow training , it's still amazes me to look at Darkshore, Darnasses on how well of a job Blizzard did back then.. in retail, it's utterly slaughter seeing Ashenvale with cut down trees eck, Horde did nothing wrong, but the lore writers did . Blizzard could have given us Lorderon.. oh, well, that why i play Turtle

[@cristian-iuliancomorasu8217]

Will there be a second part where you present the present and how the inhabitants addapted? Thank you!

[@TheChroniclesofAzeroth]

Absolutely, although it might be a while before we get to that point in the timeline of the night elves' story :) I'm currently working my way through the classic era of wow, and will eventually branch out, but there's so much to talk about! Cheers!

[@cristian-iuliancomorasu8217]

@@TheChroniclesofAzeroth Much obliged! Will wait and watch your videos with the greatest of interest. Thank you!

[@Arandomguy1986]

I gotta say you’re awesome! Where have you been this whole time? I’m new to your channel and it’s been a joy. I already know a lot about the lore of Warcraft/WoW but it’s still nice to hear a fresh take. You’ve become my new favorite channel. Keep up the great work!

[@TheChroniclesofAzeroth]

Welcome aboard, fellow explorer! It’s heartwarming to hear your kind words. Stay as long as you’d like, and if there’s a nook or cranny in Azeroth you’d be interested to see explored next, don’t hesitate to let me know!

[@Arandomguy1986]

@@TheChroniclesofAzeroth actually yea could you do lore videos about some of the characters. Arthas, Deathwing, Malfurion, Muradin, are some of my favorite characters. I would love hear your fresh take on them. Even other characters too like Bolvar, Tirion, Varian, Illidan, etc. just a suggestion.

[@teej143]

I remember quite vividly the first time I walked through the gates of the city from the starter zones. I was in awe and fully immersed, especially because I was invested in becoming a Night Elf druid when WoW first came out after playing WC3. I miss my home dearly.

[@Patiofurnitr]

Thanks

[@TheChroniclesofAzeroth]

I am honoured by your continued generosity. May the stars guide you, and the Goddess watch over you. Till the next we meet, Ishnu-alah, friend!

[@Patiofurnitr]

@@TheChroniclesofAzeroth /bow

[@catburgercs]

people paying a guy making AI content, 2024 is really crazy

[@Patiofurnitr]

@catburgercs last time I checked you're not qualified to tell me how and when I should spend my money. You don't like it, keep your feelings to yourself and leave.

[@catburgercs]

@@Patiofurnitr should I ask chatgpt how am I supposed to respond to that? or you also can talk to real people?

[@WrynnCZ]

As Tauren druid main my first and most beloved city was Thunder Bluff. Second most favorite city is... Darnassus. Thank you for your videos, its so much love put into those. I want to revisit the classic world again after watching this, its your voice, atmosphere in your videos that keeps me hooked. Cheers! 💚✌ BTW: Would go fishing with You there any time

[@MortenRA1990]

I really liked this one. The spiritual, the nature etc. Hope you will do more on night elves ❤

[@TheChroniclesofAzeroth]

Thanks for stopping by and joining the adventure through the Terraces of Darnassus! There's definitely more Night Elf lore on the horizon!

[@Nitricta]

Thanks!

[@TheChroniclesofAzeroth]

Very welcome! Enjoy!

[@Devistator16]

Great video

[@TheChroniclesofAzeroth]

Thanks for the visit! Enjoy!

[@titaniumaura]

_Warriors of the Night, Assemble._

[@Thedawntempest]

That last bit regarding nothing happening to the city. I'm dead

[@TheChroniclesofAzeroth]

RIP: Really, Ingited, Place

[@davidlejenkins]

How many Night Elven druids does it take to get a cat out of a tree?

[@TheChroniclesofAzeroth]

Hmm, that's a good question... but with druids involved, the answer is surely more complicated than I imagine!

[@pheonixshaman]

Are we including the Night Elf druid that IS the cat in the tree?

[@davidlejenkins]

Yup you're on the right track. It's three. One to be the cat, one to be the tree, and a third to get the cat out. Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

[@Chronicler177]

Darn was admittedly my least favorite of the OG Alliance cities; I didn’t properly appreciate until after it was gone. Thank you for the wonderful tour!

[@eurosonly]

This is easily one of the best and yet, the worst starting zones. I hated going into the cave to dispatch of that one druid. It is very difficult to find for fresh players and once you are inside, it's very easy to get lost. There are also no mining trainers! I love the ambience and music of the place. I was pretty mad when I saw the news of what had happened to the tree during BFA.

[@NinaFelwitch]

I do not believe for a second that Teldrassil is ony a couple of years old at the beginning of WoW. The buildings and plants look like they've been there for centuries.

[@TheChroniclesofAzeroth]

A very fair observation indeed. There are rumors that as Teldrassil grew, it 'lifted' the ruins of an ancient civilization with it. However, in such a short time, it's surprising how established the plant and animal life have become, some even falling victim to the tree's corrupting influence. It seems unlikely that all of this could happen in just a few short years.

[@teej143]

My home!

[@warmonsterj]

I remember raiding darnassus such a good time everyone fighting and alliance setting up a remarkable defense and us the mighty horde broke it!!

[@Patiofurnitr]

Such beautiful memories :)

[@WeaselDancingTime]

Ah yes, the kindling.

[@TheChroniclesofAzeroth]

Such a new young tree.

[@andresjmb2038]

this was amazing

[@TheChroniclesofAzeroth]

Many thanks! Any other places you'd like to visit next time?

[@mpe7722]

A little different style of narration than the usual, but great work nonetheless - as always! Glad you covered Darnassus.

[@Warthlock]

Beautiful channel ❤

[@TheChroniclesofAzeroth]

Thank you so much! Enjoy!

[@JamesonCycz]

My guess for the riddle is a whisp.

[@TheChroniclesofAzeroth]

Yes, correct! Well done :)

[@Okkusen]

I still Play my night elf ....again in the new add on😂

[@Mana_Bunz]

I think the riddle answer is: a wisp.

[@TheChroniclesofAzeroth]

Very good! It is, indeed!

[@mattgregg1985]

Sylvannas and Garrosh did nothing wrong. I stand by this.

[@TheChroniclesofAzeroth]

Kind of brutal, but I respect your opinion.

[@voraxe3032]

Suramar would be better nostalgia imo

[@P4trickSt4rmie]

Is this ai?

[@NinaFelwitch]

Of course it is

[@Knux865]

Yep

[@hyvsan9425]

No this is sparta

[@TheDjokula]

And then one day certain elf appeared :(

[@TheChroniclesofAzeroth]

That day, most of the Night Elves and their entire capital burned to ashes. Definitely a sad moment in the lore :(

[@Okkusen]

Deathwing was not able to destroy Stormwind...but a few catapults and our tree has gone boom...

[@R0m0n3]

A 'young' tree..... me: yikes

[@xxDrain]

Darna is sus.

[@joezar33]

Ooooookkkk, is that before or after the Undead gave darkshore their Halloween Herpes ?

[@riku3220]

Only 2 views in 14 seconds? Bro fell off.

[@TashaMiragex]

nah, everyone watching twitch for the drop and playing the new expansion 😋

[@SilverRingss]

Who cares? Some people just enjoy making content, having the expectation you’re going to get famous on KZbin at this point is laughable at best

[@riku3220]

@SilverRingss It's a joke my man. Nobody should be expecting any amount of views in 14 seconds.

[@TheChroniclesofAzeroth]

All jokes aside, whether I get 2 views or 200,000, I'll keep going. I’m not here for the fame or the money; I just love sharing my perspective on this world and its lore, and connecting with other fans. I’ll keep doing this for years because it’s what I enjoy the most. :)

[@Corey-n1r]

This isn’t lore, it’s just a description of the city..

[@R0m0n3]

Which city ;)?

[@sblade777]

I don't think you watched the video. It's literally lore.

[@TheChroniclesofAzeroth]

*Lore* : _noun_ Traditional knowledge, stories, or teachings related to a specific subject or culture, often passed down through generations. In the context of fictional worlds, lore refers to the background, history, customs, and beliefs that form the foundation of the world and its characters.

[@R0m0n3]

@@TheChroniclesofAzeroth the city doesn't even exist anymore it's literal WoW history now, if that's not lore idk what is.

[@sirplaysgames8331]

Not him talking about everything but okay