The Sunwell: Full History & Lore Guide (World of Warcraft: Midnight Setup)

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The Sunwell is the heart of Quel'Thalas and the source of power for the Blood Elves. With Xal'atath now targeting this font of power in the Worldsoul Saga, the Sunwell has become the most important landmark in World of Warcraft: Midnight. This is the complete WoW lore summary of the Sunwell’s creation, its tragic destruction by the Scourge, and its rebirth through the Holy Light. In this Warcraft lore breakdown, we explore the 10,000-year history of the High Elves and Blood Elves. We follow the legacy of Dath'Remar Sunstrider, the fall of Silvermoon City to Arthas Menithil, and the eventual restoration of the font by Prophet Velen and the Naaru. Whether you are a veteran player or preparing for the Midnight expansion, this is the definitive guide to the Sunwell's past, present, and future. What’s covered in this Warcraft Lore Guide: ⚔️ The Well of Eternity – How Illidan Stormrage created the foundation of the Sunwell. ⚔️ The Exile of the Highborn – Dath'Remar Sunstrider and the founding of Silvermoon City. ⚔️ The Scourge Invasion – How Arthas Menithil corrupted the Sunwell to resurrect Kel'Thuzad. ⚔️ Kael'thas Sunstrider’s Betrayal – The fall of the Sun King and the Burning Legion's plot. ⚔️ The Sunwell Plateau – Kil'jaeden’s summoning and the sacrifice of Anveena Teague. ⚔️ The Restoration – How Prophet Velen and the Naaru (M'uru) cleansed the font with Holy Light. ⚔️ Alleria Windrunner’s Banishment – Why the Void poses a threat to the Sunwell today. ⚔️ Midnight Expansion Prep – Everything you need to know before we return to Quel'Thalas. Chapters in the Sunwell's History: 00:00 - 00:39 - The Sunwell: Full History & Lore 00:39 - 03:15 - The Well of Eternity & War of the Ancients 03:15 - 05:09 - Dath'Remar Sunstrider& The High Elves 05:09 - 06:34 - The Founding of Quel'Thalas 06:34 - 07:27 - Ban'dinoriel: The Shield of Silvermoon 07:27 - 08:52 - The Horde Invasion of Quel'Thalas 08:52 - 12:13 - Arthas & The Scourge Invasion of Quel'Thalas 12:13 - 13:39 - Rise of the Sin'dorei 13:39 - 15:59 - Anveena Teague: The Living Sunwell Lore 15:59 - 18:01 - Kael'thas Sunstrider & The Blood Elves in Outland 18:01 - 21:08 - The Sun King of Tempest Keep 21:08 - 23:02 - The Final Mission 23:02 - 25:11 - The Shattered Sun Offensive & Kil'jaeden 25:11 - 26:27 - Prophet Velen & The Cleansing of the Sunwell 26:27 - 28:49 - The Windrunner Curse 28:49 - 29:08 - Alleria Windrunner & The Void Threat 29:08 - 30:23 - The Future of the Sunwell in WoW: Midnight If you enjoy World of Warcraft lore or in-depth WoW lore explained content, consider liking the video and subscribing to The Karazhan Library for more full story breakdowns. Relevant Tales: The Sons of Lothar - https://youtu.be/DUfVgaL7JPk Alleria: Light and Shadow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgY1YrAHYBI&t=14s Adventure awaits! Join us every weekend for captivating tales from World of Warcraft's expansive lore. From zones and dungeons to characters and more, our journey into Azeroth's tales has just begun. Don't miss out on the adventures that await! Appreciate your viewership! #warcraft #wow #worldofwarcraft Fan Content Disclaimer: The Karazhan Library is an independent, fan-made channel dedicated to exploring the lore of World of Warcraft. This channel is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Blizzard Entertainment. It is created out of appreciation for the storytelling and world-building within the Warcraft universe. “World of Warcraft” and all related intellectual property, including characters, locations, artwork, and trademarks, are the sole property of Blizzard Entertainment. Any footage, images, or references used in this content are for discussion, education, and appreciation. This channel does not claim to represent official Blizzard Entertainment content or canon. For official World of Warcraft materials and updates, please visit: https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/