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'''Darkfallen''' are a unique form of [[undead]] that can be encountered in ''[[World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King]]''. Though little [[lore]] has been established, they appear to be undead [[high elves]] loyal to the [[Scourge]].
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| image = Tenris Mirkblood.jpg
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| caption = Blood Lord
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| name = Darkfallen
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| capital = Unknown
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| faction = [[Scourge]]
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| character = [[Blood Lord]], [[Death Knight]], [[Priest]], possibly [[Dark Ranger]]
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| mount = [[Skeletal Horse]]
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| homeworld = [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]]
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| region = [[Quel'Thalas]] [[Ghostlands]]), [[Northrend]]
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| language = Unknown
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| leader = Unknown
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| height = 5'1" - 6'1" (155 to 185 cm) (male),
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4'9" - 5'9" (145 to 175 cm) (female)
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}}
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'''Darkfallen''' are a unique form of [[undead]] that can be encountered in ''[[World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King]]''. Though little lore has been established, they appear to be undead [[High elves]] and/or [[Blood elves]].
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They appear to be [[vampire|vampiric]] in nature, especially in the case of the Princes who are known to consume the flesh, blood, and souls of their victims and display mannerisms and characteristics strongly associated with the vampires of film and fiction.
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It seems that they are [[vampire|vampiric]] in nature, especially in the case of the Blood Lords, who are known to consume the flesh, blood, and souls of their victims and display mannerisms and characteristics strongly associated with the vampires of film and fiction.
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All characters explicitly identified as darkfallen are also currently tagged as members of the The [[San'layn]], though exactly how the groups relate to one another is uncertain. The only apparently darkfallen not tagged as San'layn are {{mob|Prince Navarius}} in [[Zul'Drak]] {{mob|Prince Taldaram}} in [[Ahn'kahet]], [[Dragonblight]] and [[Prince Sandoval]] in [[Icecrown]].
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All characters explicitly identified as darkfallen are also currently tagged as members of the [[San'layn]], though exactly how the groups relate to one another is uncertain. The only apparently darkfallen not tagged as San'layn are [[Prince Navarius]] in [[Zul'Drak]], [[Prince Taldaram]] in [[Ahn'kahet]], [[Dragonblight]] and [[Prince Sandoval]] in [[Icecrown]].
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The only non-[[named]] darkfallen seen regularly in-game so far appear in the [[Temple City of En'kilah]] in northeastern [[Borean Tundra]].
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The only non-named darkfallen seen regularly in-game so far appear in the [[Temple City of En'kilah]] in northeastern [[Borean Tundra]].
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At least two Darkfallen have demonstrated shape-shifting abilities. {{NPC|neutral|level=72+|Prince Valanar}} in the quest {{quest|Last Rites}} and [[Tenris Mirkblood]] when using his [http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=50844 Blood Mirror] ability.
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[[Elder Ko'nani]] of [[The Kalu'ak]] states that "[[Lich King|The Dark One]] rides forth again with his San'layn..." showing that they are a major, or at least leading, part of the Scourge offensive. Depending on how the sentence is read, it may mean the San'layn were part of a previous attack of some kind.
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== Elves? ==
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One theory is that they are High Elves led by a host of renegade [[Quel'Thalas|Thalassian]] nobles known as [[Blood Prince]]s. Another possibility is that they are Highborne Night Elves who were isolated in Northrend after the Sundering, who resorted to vampirism to surive, forming their own society, and upon the arrival of the Lich King to Northrend chose to side with him in exchange for power.
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One theory is that they are High Elves led by a host of renegade [[Quel'Thalas|Thalassian]] nobles known as Blood Lords. Another possibility is that they are Highborne Night Elves who were isolated in Northrend after the Sundering, who resorted to vampirism to surive, forming their own society, and upon the arrival of the Lich King to Northrend chose to side with him in exchange for power.
Yet another theory is that they were members of the Blood Elf forces who accompanied Illidan in his attempt to destroy the Frozen Throne.
Yet another theory is that they were members of the Blood Elf forces who accompanied Illidan in his attempt to destroy the Frozen Throne.
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Additionally, Thassarian refers to Prince Valanar as 'motherless elf scum', although this could just refer to the elflike appearance.
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== Notable darkfallen ==
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== Notable Darkfallen ==
''See [[The San'layn#Known members|The San'layn]].''
''See [[The San'layn#Known members|The San'layn]].''
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== Possible darkfallen ==
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*{{mob|Luthion the Vile|The San'layn}} - One of Prince Valanar's lieutenants.
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* {{mob|High Priest Andorath}} - in [[Spire of Blood]], [[Temple City of En'kilah]], [[Borean Tundra]]
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*{{npc|neutral|Prince Atherann|The San'layn}} - Took part in the ritual to raise [[Archmage Arugal]].
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* {{mob|Dar'Khan Drathir}} - in [[Deatholme]], [[Ghostlands]]
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*{{mob|Prince Keleseth|The San'layn}} - Overlord of [[Howling Fjord]], ruler of the South-Easter reaches of Northrend and ambassador to the [[vrykul]]; also took part in the assault upon the [[Scarlet Enclave]] and the ritual to raise Arugal.
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*{{mob|Prince Navarius}} - Resides in [[Zul'drak]].
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*{{npc|neutral|Prince Sandoval|The San'layn}} - Resides in [[Icecrown Citadel]] and challenges fighters to battle at [[Valhalas]].
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*{{mob|Prince Taldaram}} - Boss in [[Ahn'kahet]], presumably a leader of [[Scourge]] forces attempting to conquer [[Azjol-Nerub]].
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*{{mob|Tenris Mirkblood|The San'layn|Prince Tenris Mirkblood}} - Secluded himself within [[Karazhan]] during the [[Scourge Invasion|Second Scourge Invasion]]. Removed in [[patch 3.0.3]].
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*{{npc|neutral|Prince Theraldis|The San'layn}} - Led the ritual to raise Arugal.
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*{{npc|netural|Prince Valanar|The San'layn}} - Overlord of [[Borean Tundra]] and master of [[Naxxanar]]; also took part in the assault upon the Scarlet Enclave and the ritual to raise Arugal.
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*{{mob|Vanthryn the Merciless|The San'layn}} - One of Prince Valanar's lieutenants.
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== Other Darkfallen ==
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* {{mob|Darkfallen Bloodbearer|The San'layn}} - Retainer of Prince Valanar.
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* {{mob|Darkfallen Deathblade|The San'layn}} - Retainer of Prince Valanar.
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== Possible Darkfallen ==
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*{{mob|High Priest Andorath}} - in [[Spire of Blood]], [[Temple City of En'kilah]], [[Borean Tundra]]
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*{{npc|neutral|Dar'Khan Drathir}} - in [[Deatholme]], [[Ghostlands]]
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*[[Dark ranger]]s?
== Inspiration ==
== Inspiration ==
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Darkfallen

Blood Lord
Faction/AffiliationScourge
Character classesBlood Lord, Death Knight, Priest, possibly Dark Ranger
Racial capitalUnknown
Racial leader(s)Unknown
Racial mountSkeletal Horse
HomeworldAzeroth
Primary language(s)Unknown
Average height5'1" - 6'1" (155 to 185 cm) (male), 4'9" - 5'9" (145 to 175 cm) (female)

Darkfallen are a unique form of undead that can be encountered in World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King. Though little lore has been established, they appear to be undead High elves and/or Blood elves.

It seems that they are vampiric in nature, especially in the case of the Blood Lords, who are known to consume the flesh, blood, and souls of their victims and display mannerisms and characteristics strongly associated with the vampires of film and fiction.

All characters explicitly identified as darkfallen are also currently tagged as members of the San'layn, though exactly how the groups relate to one another is uncertain. The only apparently darkfallen not tagged as San'layn are Prince Navarius in Zul'Drak, Prince Taldaram in Ahn'kahet, Dragonblight and Prince Sandoval in Icecrown.

The only non-named darkfallen seen regularly in-game so far appear in the Temple City of En'kilah in northeastern Borean Tundra.

At least two Darkfallen have demonstrated shape-shifting abilities. Neutral [72+] Prince Valanar in the quest Last Rites and Tenris Mirkblood when using his Blood Mirror ability.

Elder Ko'nani of The Kalu'ak states that "The Dark One rides forth again with his San'layn..." showing that they are a major, or at least leading, part of the Scourge offensive. Depending on how the sentence is read, it may mean the San'layn were part of a previous attack of some kind.

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Elves?

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This article or section includes speculation, observations or opinions possibly supported by lore or by Blizzard officials. It should not be taken as representing official lore.

One theory is that they are High Elves led by a host of renegade Thalassian nobles known as Blood Lords. Another possibility is that they are Highborne Night Elves who were isolated in Northrend after the Sundering, who resorted to vampirism to surive, forming their own society, and upon the arrival of the Lich King to Northrend chose to side with him in exchange for power. Yet another theory is that they were members of the Blood Elf forces who accompanied Illidan in his attempt to destroy the Frozen Throne. Additionally, Thassarian refers to Prince Valanar as 'motherless elf scum', although this could just refer to the elflike appearance.

Notable Darkfallen

See The San'layn.

Other Darkfallen

Possible Darkfallen

Inspiration

The Art of World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King includes two pieces of concept art for the race; the first, titled "High Elf Nosferatu", is clearly inspired by Count Orlok from the classic German silent film Nosferatu, while the second depicts what appears to be a high elf with stitched-together flesh, dressed in elegant armor and wielding wing-like arrays of shields across his arms, which double as weapon racks, holding a number of blades.

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This article or section includes speculation, observations or opinions possibly supported by lore or by Blizzard officials. It should not be taken as representing official lore.

The darkfallen, specifically the Princes, appear to be strongly inspired by the portrayals of vampires in both film and fiction. They have bat-like ears, wear cloaks with high collars, and wear masks with fang patterns over their mouths; they also immitate the accent and mannerisms made famous by Bela Lugosi's portrayal of Count Dracula. Additional references have also been made to the Castlevania series of video games by Konami.

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