Official High Elf Discussion Megathread

[Fetus Rex]

Of course. Hell, they might even solve Blizzard's monetary problems, making them rich forever and ever. Also they might cure cancer and stop the spreading of the Corona virus. World hunger won't be an issue either and the mortality of the human race? That gets solved too.

Let's not go that far. Human race doesn't interest me. Make it about me and I'm willing to agree.

[Rappy28]

If they were ever introduced in game it would literally just be a new eye colour for BE.

Yes, and Dark Iron just were Dwarves with bad skin and red hair until they came up with fiery hair, tattoos and distinctive hair styles out of literally nowhere. This argument is moot.

You can come at me regarding High Mountain Taurens but they're in the same faction and the Tauren not the opposite..

Hot take here, but: why does this matter?

Oh, I know. Muh faction identity!! But you know what's been Alliance identity since Warcraft 2 ? High Elves. And they still are, otherwise they wouldn't be an Alliance faction with numerous NPCs and continued presence throughout expansions. Not that Blizzard's pisspoor "but they are too few!!" argument even works in the first place, because the sorry excuse for a replacement they came up with is literally a handful of Blood Elven traitors who were exposed to specific Void conditions that haven't been reproduced yet.

[Ardenaso]

anasterian golden eyes?

also I just noticed this but... Anasterian's icon shows he's supposed to have blue eyes

[Rhlor]

also I just noticed this but... Anasterian's icon shows he's supposed to have blue eyes

but in game is golden! like mah pala !!

[Ardenaso]

but in game is golden! like mah pala !!

Probably an oversight.



Sorceress also has blue eyes but in game it's gold

[Frenchvince]

Probably an oversight.



Sorceress also has blue eyes but in game it's gold

Are you aware that W3R was released when it was not yet finished?
This game is not even to be taken into account for what is or is not logical.

[Rhlor]

Probably an oversight.



Sorceress also has blue eyes but in game it's gold

but the important thing I think is always what we see in game

[Ardenaso]

but the important thing I think is always what we see in game

of course they're going to fix those, like they did with Vashj's human ears and the cyclone's animation

[matrix123mko]

Human Captains toplul they didn't even bother to make High Elf version of Lieutenants

There is a model in files. They just forgot to use it.

[Ardenaso]

Are you aware that W3R was released when it was not yet finished?
This game is not even to be taken into account for what is or is not logical.

Apparently, that was all it; despite my begs for more models.

Apparently as well, Lemonsky's contract ended in the middle of making models; that's why it's only 70% done on assets

https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wa...launched/11658

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There is a model in files. They just forgot to use it.

Great. Someone needs to nag Kam Ghostseer with this one as well for next patch

[Ielenia]

So umm yeah, I have some questions

1. Where was the Silver Covenant during BFA? I thought they were already friends with the Night Elves with the Hippogryph as a symbol of friendship? Shouldn't they at least help in the Darkshore Warfront considering Mordent and his Highborne were there as well?

I'm chalking it up to Blizzard's lazy writing. The Silver Covenant has been MIA since Legion, because the area that was used to be populated by the SC in Dalaran was instead taken over by Gilneans. The SC only makes a tiny, brief appearance in the Hunter's order hall.

2. Why does the Alliance have bitter memories with them and why did the Night Elves warn against them? The High Elves were already helping as far back in WC3 in defiance to Anasterian's orders and they even joined the Kalimdor Brigades. I even heard some source saying that the High Elf Priests/Paladins were the MVPs of the Mount Hyjal defence. Or does the "bitter reception" only apply to the High Elves who recently joined after Lor'themar/Rommath banished them?

Because Night Elves were pretty... 'xenophobic' back then, especially with their ban of arcane magic usage. Remember: the high elves came to be because they were exiled from night elf lands since they refused to stop using arcane magic.

3. They have Druidic Runestones, where are the druids? Also, shouldn't they be contesting the Forsaken and Blood Elves for such druidic runestone in Caer Darrow?

Dunno.

Also, since we have a High Elf megathread, should we also make Lightbound Orc and Alteraci Human megathreads?

If you think those two races have anywhere near the demand high elves have... sure, go ahead and make your threads.

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If they were ever introduced in game it would literally just be a new eye colour for BE. This is why Alliance have Void Elves because they needed to make a large change from the BE model to make a difference.

Please don't pretend you know the reason why void elves exist, especially since Blizzard mentioned that void elves were created to tell a different narrative. Which they have yet to even begin to explore, and missed a HUGE opportunity in 8.3.

You can come at me regarding High Mountain Taurens but they're in the same faction and the Tauren not the opposite..

Don't need the HMT because we have something "better" to use: night elf and nightborne have little to no meaningful differences. They even have basically the same skin color: purple.

[Ardenaso]

Because Night Elves were pretty... 'xenophobic' back then, especially with their ban of arcane magic usage. Remember: the high elves came to be because they were exiled from night elf lands since they refused to stop using arcane magic..

Just realized it was all because of Fandral's Night Elven supremacist views; but that's weird, Tyrande sacrificed herself to save Kael and the Blood Elves and she has friendship with Jaina, a mage, and Vereesa, whom she agreed to lend the Hippogryphs, and then Mordent. I guess majority of Night Elves are still wary of the High Elves as of Legion

[Aldo Hawk]

This makes it much more difficult to create a story, because the characters shift from an NPC placement to a PC placement. Previously the high elves were merely tools to create the story. Now, you need to factor people who play as high elves. So if you wanted to kill off the group, now its not possible. Extreme example, but becoming playable makes it more difficult to write a storyline.
Which is why pandas don't have a story.


I get that there are difference, but there is a fundamental issue at hand where they are simlpy the same race.
It essentially turns the race neutral, and Blizzard won't ever do such a thing again.

Pandaren don't have a story because the story writers can't kill them off.

Just taking notes.

[Shakana]

I know one thing. The High Elves would sell and be played by great many people. It almost guarantees their inclusion in the future.

Maybe one day blizzard will do, when they are out of options.

[Fetus Rex]

Maybe one day blizzard will do, when they are out of options.

Let's make it one day soon!

[Ielenia]

I came across this image edit on Twitter, and I must say, it looks pretty good!

[Fetus Rex]

I came across this image edit on Twitter, and I must say, it looks pretty good!

But why the fuck are her eyes purple?

I hope they would get unicorn themed heritage armour as that was one of the symbols of QT. Blood Elves can keep phoenix.

[Grythletubs]

I came across this image edit on Twitter, and I must say, it looks pretty good!

I'm all for high elves but this just looks off.

I feel like her tattoos and eyes clash too much with the large chunks of gold on her armor, I feel like the gold "wings-y" look with jewels and stuff is more akin to blood elf atire.

[Ielenia]

I'm all for high elves but this just looks off.

I feel like her tattoos and eyes clash too much with the large chunks of gold on her armor, I feel like the gold "wings-y" look with jewels and stuff is more akin to blood elf atire.

Well, yes. The armor itself is an edit the BE heritage armor. I assume that a HE heritage armor would be based off a different animal. I was thinking an unicorn, since it's the steed of the Silver Covenant, at least according to the Argent Tournament since it's the mount we can buy from them.

[FlubberPuddy]

Well, yes. The armor itself is an edit the BE heritage armor. I assume that a HE heritage armor would be based off a different animal. I was thinking an unicorn, since it's the steed of the Silver Covenant, at least according to the Argent Tournament since it's the mount we can buy from them.

I agree that High Elves in Blood Elf armor doesn't look right. But that's because I typically see High Elves on Alliance as way less into decadence than the Sin'dorei.

Think Dalaran vs Silvermoon. Sure they both got spires, but Dalaran looks more humble, whereas Silvermoon is full of night clubs/hookah bars/gold literally lining everything etc jewels up the wahzooo.

I think it's interesting that even Blizzard tends to design Blood Elven things as so lavish, but High Elves are often depicted way less so within the Alliance.

It's good because it emphasizes the dichotomy between the High Elves and Blood Elves.

High Elves are portrayed as exiles, barely any lands of their own, mostly portrayed in military/studious/humble settings (Silver Covenant & 7th Legion, High Elf Sorceresses, Highvales respectively).

Blood Elves on the other hand maintain their lavish lifestyle of decadence and indulge in all they still have and own. This is portrayed by the tourists in Dazar'alor, the city of Silvermoon, and even the regiment of Blood Knights in Nazmir utilizing anima for power.

Obvious case of the haves (Blood Elves) vs the have nots (High Elves). It's really cool.

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Always awesome to see people making new High Elf fanart.