The Night Elf Race:

Ten thousand years ago, the night elves founded a vast empire, but their reckless use of primal magic brought them to the ruin. In greif, they withdrew to the forests and remains isolated there until the return of their ancient enemy, the Burning Legion. With no other choise, the night elves emerged at last from their seclusion to fight for their place in the new world.

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Racial Mount: Nightsaber

Before they were domesticated by the Sentinel Army and trained as mounts, Kalimdor's savage nightsaber panthers were considered to be among the continent's most vicious inhabitants. While many of these grand predatory beasts still prowl the dusky shores and forests of the night elves' homeland, the finest pedigrees of the species, recognized by their superior swiftness and agility, now serve a more practical purpose for those skilled enough to ride them.

Race Popularity

36% of charactrers on alliance were Night Elf

Statistics taken from Stress Test via this website

Night Elf Female's Voice

 

Night Elf City - Darnassus

High atop the boughs of the great tree Teldrassil lies the wondrous city of Darnassus, the new refuge of the reclusive Night Elves. Druids, Hunters, and Warriors alike make their homes among the rows of woodcrafted lodges and delicately tended groves. The Temple of the Moon rises like a shining beacon above the trees, flanked by the colonnaded Hall of Justice, where the vigilant Sentinels gather to safeguard the land. Ruled by the high Priestess, Tyrande Whisperwind, Darnassus stands as a tranquil testament to all that the Night Elves hold sacred. A city in tune with the rush and flow of nature, Darnassus was built along the shores of a large lake, with elegant bridges spanning its crystalline waters. Elsewhere, the falling leaves of the forest carpet the soft pathways of the city.