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Mount Hyjal
Mount Hyjal is the highest peak of Kalimdor and one of Azeroth's greatest shrines. Upon its slopes grows the World Tree Nordrassil, and the mountain itself became the site of the decisive battle of the Third War against the Burning Legion.
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◆A sacred summit
After the Sundering of the world, the three Dragon Aspects raised the World Tree upon Hyjal above a new font of magic. The mountain became the heart of the night elves: here their druids were bound to the Emerald Dream, and the place itself was warded from outsiders.
◆The last stand
In the finale of the Third War the demon Archimonde led the Legion toward Hyjal to consume the power of Nordrassil and gain immortality. The night elves, led by their heroes, together with the orcs and the humans of the Alliance, held the slopes to the last.
◆The fall of Archimonde
When Archimonde reached the foot of the Tree, Tyrande Whisperwind and the keepers of the grove summoned the spirits of nature — thousands of wisps swarmed the demon and detonated, immolating the lord of the Legion. The Legion was broken, but Nordrassil paid a heavy price.
The price of victory
| Event | Outcome |
|---|---|
| The Legion's arrival | Archimonde leads demons to the Tree |
| Defense of Hyjal | Elves, orcs and humans hold the line |
| Death of Archimonde | Nature spirits immolate the demon |
| Fate of Nordrassil | The Tree is spent, the elves lose immortality |
Hyjal in Vanilla lore
The mountain itself is closed and warded in WoW Classic, yet its echo rings everywhere. The night elves' lost immortality, the healing of Nordrassil, and the endless vigil of the druids all stem from the Battle of Mount Hyjal. From here runs the link to the Cenarion Circle and the guardians of nature.
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FAQ
?Where is Mount Hyjal?
It is the highest mountain of Kalimdor in the north of the continent, near Winterspring. Upon its summit grows the World Tree Nordrassil.
?What happened at the Battle of Mount Hyjal?
The united forces of night elves, orcs and humans stopped the Burning Legion's invasion. Archimonde was destroyed by nature spirits at the foot of Nordrassil.
?Can Mount Hyjal be reached in WoW Classic?
In Vanilla the mountain itself is closed and warded. But its history is the key to why the night elves lost their immortality.
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