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Encyclopedia > 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. This image is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... In the fictional Warcraft universe, Dalaran is a small, magocratic nation led by a group of Wizards and Archmagi collectively known as the Kirin Tor. ... In the Warcraft universe the Violet Citadel stands as the capital of Dalaran and the seat of power of the Kirin Tor. ... The Lordaeron insignia. ... World of Warcraft (commonly abbreviated as WoW) is a massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by Blizzard Entertainment and is the fourth game in the Warcraft series, excluding expansion packs and the cancelled Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans. ...


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.


Many notable wizards and sorcerers belong in their ranks, including Archmage Khadgar, Archmage Antonidas, Lady Jaina Proudmoore, and Rhonin. In the fictional Warcraft universe, Archmage Khadgar was one of the most powerful wizards to have ever lived, and one of the greatest heroes of the Alliance. ... Antonidas was the leader of the Kirin Tor in the fictional Warcraft Universe. ... Lady Jaina Proudmoore is a fictional character in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of games and books are set. ... Rhonin is a powerful human mage of the Kirin Tor. ...


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 Lich King's mental summons. KelThuzad is a fictional character in the Warcraft fantasy universe. ... Map of south-eastern Northrend from Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne. ... Nerzhul (also known as the Lich King later) is a fictional character in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of games and books are set. ...


During the third war, Archimonde, a demon lord of the Burning Legion singlehandedly annihilated the city of Dalaran in a display of power. The Kirin Tor have since returned with the intention of rebuilding. Archimonde is a demon lord and warlock who originated from the world of Argus and then The Twisting Nether in the fantasy Warcraft Universe. ... The Burning Legion is the huge demonic army created by the titan Sargeras in the fictional Warcraft universe. ...

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Antonidas

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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. An Orc Far Seer Hero casting Chain Lightning on an army of Night Elves. ...


Jaina Proudmoore

Main article: Jaina Proudmoore

Lady Jaina Proudmoore is a fictional character in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of games and books are set. ...

Kael'thas Sunstrider

Main article: Kael'thas Sunstrider

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Kirin Tor - WoWWiki (506 words)
Following the establishment of the city-state of Dalaran, the magocrats formed the Kirin Tor as a specialized sect that was charged with cataloguing and researching every spell, artifact, and magic item known to mankind at the time.
The "Head of the Kirin Tor", Antonidas, was a member of the ruling council and was seen as "Kirin Tor's true ruler, and the Sect's public face".
One of the tasks of the Kirin Tor was to safeguard and wield the Eye of Dalaran in defence of their city.
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