The Magical Kingdom of Dalaran, also known as the Magical Nation of Dalaran is a magocratic city-state which exists within Alterac Mountains (formerly Alterac) and one of the northern Eastern Kingdoms. Its leaders rule the single city.Recently the city, including the Violet Citadel, has somehow been moved to float somewhere above the icy land of Northrend. Ruled by the Kirin Tor, Dalaran is one of the original seven kingdoms originating from the days of the Nation of Arathor. Since its foundation until Arthas laid siege to the city, and brought about its destruction, the Violet Citadel had served as the focal point for magi and the study of the arcane throughout human history. The kingdom’s national color is violet, and its flag is a yellow or possibly golden eye set against a light purple background.

Since Dalaran has been neutral since Lands of Conflict, Dalaran has been announced as the neutral city for the Wrath of the Lich King expansion, as Shattrath City was introduced as the neutral city for the Burning Crusade expansion.

One thing to take into consideration is that three of Dalaran’s best wizards (Khadgar, Jaina, and Rhonin) have had dealings with the Horde in the past, and Antonidas studied the effects of the Orcs’ lethargy extensively enough to know that they could be reasonable in the absence of their demonic bloodlust, explaining possibly why Dalaran could have dealings with the Horde, especially against a common enemy. Another factor to consider is that many Forsaken and Blood Elves were formerly citizens and even rulers of Dalaran.

As of the current phase of beta testing, the city contains areas that are faction-specific in the same manner as Shattrath is divided amongst Aldor and Scryers. Certain parts of the city can only be reached by Alliance players (Silver Enclave) while others are strictly for Horde (Sunreaver’s Sanctuary). The majority of the city remains neutral.

Evidently the Blue Dragonflight, led by Malygos, has declared war on all mortal magic-users. In response to this crisis, the city has been moved (likely with the bulk of the Kirin Tor and most available resources) to levitate high in the skies above Northrend. Dalaran can be accessed via the a teleport crystal in Violet Stand, Crystalsong Forest, north of the Dragonblight. A council of leaders - consisting of Archmage Modera, Vereesa Windrunner and Archmage Aethas Sunreaver, with Rhonin at its head - leads the new Dalaran in its war effort in Northrend.

It will act as the neutral sanctuary city for the continent, similar to Shattrath City in Outland, and can be accessed by either foot or flying mount. There will be an instance or even two instances in Dalaran, like in Stormwind or Orgrimmar. Like Shattrath, there are no class trainers (but for Mage ones) or an auction house. Grand Master trainers for each profession will be available in the city. There will be portals in the Alliance and Horde districts of the city, connecting to the faction capital cities and Shattrath. There will also be portal trainers in both districts, and there will be battlemasters and an arena master in the Underbelly sewer system.

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