Court of the Ancients

History
And so there were seven... Seven noble houses lingered even after the devastating events of the War of the Ancients. They neither joined forces with Azshara nor Dath’Remar, nor did they ally themselves with their kin of the Kaldorei resistance. They would not see their houses destroyed nor their noble heritage lain to waste. They would not set aside their ancient rights to practice magic, however great the consequence. Instead, under the banner of Elendiel Dawnfury they sought to create a society of their own, choosing to fade from the consciousness of their kin until the moment came when they might again return to society. Over the next thousand years they would establish a thriving society in their hidden city of Quel'Uriael, referring to themselves as "Yaaraerea" or The Ancient Ones.

The Ascent of the Ancients
The road was long as The Seven sought a suitable landscape upon which they would rebuild their homes and society. Though there was much toil over the many years that would follow, eventually the city of Quel'Uriael would stand as a glittering testament to their victorious revolution.

With their enduring legacy ravished by the regrettable events of the past, the members of the High Council did not all agree upon attempting an alliance with their Kaldorei kin. It would be no easy task to set aside the centuries of mistrust which besmirched the Highborne’s reputation. But surely if Tyrande would accept use of the Arcane once again amidst her people, the remaining uncorrupted Highborne would too be given the same accord.

Hierarchy
Silvari: Sovereign of the Court of the Ancients Sovereign ruler and elected executor of the High Council.

Eredhion: Grand Vizier Chief advisor to the Silvari.

Roherohion: Commander General of the Armed Forces The Roherohion is the grand commander of the Nimronym, the Elluin, and the Nelaeryn. This position is charged with merging the objectives of the three branches and making military decisions based on the intelligence offered by the commanders of each branch.

Aelynthi: The High Council Seven ancient noble houses are represented within the ranks of the High Council. Together they have governed the realm in relative harmony for a time out of mind. The A’nelaeri Members of the Nelaeryn who have been hand chosen by the Silvari to ensure the protection of the High Council and the Royal Family.
 * House Dawnfury
 * Silvari Celadríel Dawnfury
 * House Moonwhisper
 * House Nightstalker
 * House Silverleaf
 * House Morningstar
 * House Windsabre
 * House Winterwood

The Elluin Scholars unyielding in their infinite quest for knowledge, the Elluin stand united in their pursuit of powers great and terrible. These casters and medics encompass the entirety of the Highborne's growing magical prowess.

The Nimronyn The Nimronyn are uniquely in tune with the wisdom of nature. They tend to be wise, cunning, and perceptive. Many Nimronyn are skilled in the ways of stealth, wilderness survival, beast-mastery, herbalism, and tracking. Archery and nature-based magical abilities are but a few of the common traits inclusive of all Nimronyn, though there are many instances where they may elect to use a variety of weapons, skills, and magics or may have a great resistance to magic altogether.

The Nelaeryn Much like the Moon Guard of old, the Moon Guard of the Ancients are fierce warriors and protectors of the front line.

The Elöen: The Familiars Nobles and common citizens alike, this grouping refers to anyone who does not belong to one of the aforementioned castes.