Dawnish Quel'dorei

(WIP) The Dawnish Quel'dorei are an ethnic group of Thalassians that dwell within the province of Quel'damor. They are characterized by their fanatical loyalty to the Grand Alliance and spiritual culture.

Foundation
During the Troll War's ending, Dakaire the Great and Stala the Mighty led a sizable army against the Amani that held the mountain-border of Quel'thalas and the outside world. While Dakaire attacked from Quel'thalas, Stala led an offensive within the eastern border of what would become Lordaeron. The two commanders managed to trap the trolls in-between their great armies and subsequently had a swift, decisive victory within the coming month.

When the war came to a conclusion, Dakaire and Stala decided to build a new city within the mountains together to protect both Quel'thalas and Lordaeron from troll invasion of either side. They named the city: 'Quel'damor' after Dakaire.

From this union came many human and Quel'dorei relations, leading to an influx of half elf children. Although the humans were outlived, some of their genes remained within the half elves and over time the newly born quarter humans. Among these relationships were Dakaire and Stala's, resulting in the creation of House Dawnsinger.

The Gnoll War
By the time of the Gnoll War, the half elves and humans in Quel'damor were bred out of existence, however some of their genes persisted within the Dawnish. The most recognizable retained characteristic was jet black hair, which often marked a Dawnish elf among their Thalassian kin. Due to their incredibly prolific behavior in comparison to most Quel'dorei, the Dawnish numbers were estimated around 7,000-8,000 standing. Of those, only 1,000 were entirely pureblood elves.

The Dawnish people also established a connection with the elements, which caused them to depict a new deity, Deralor. In their belief, Deralor was the master of the mountains and controlled the frigid air, the snow and the fresh water within Quel'damor.

House Dawnsinger grew into a considerable power within the Kingdom of Quel'thalas, which resulted in Teran Dawnsinger's invitation to Dalaran as an envoy of the Dawnish. For the first time in history, a Dawnsinger was born outside of Quel'thalas. Because of his newly born daughter, Teran decided to remain in Dalaran as a citizen. Kiraun (the mother of Serana) demmanded him to never tell Serana about the Dawnish, out of fear that Serana would one day travel to their dangerously frigid land.

Dakaire and the majority of his descendants traveled to Stormwind in aid against the Gnoll forces. However, none of them returned from the conflict. Because there were no bodies found, some Dawnish still theorize that their forefather is alive. A candle is lit every night for the lost Dawnsingers.

After the Gnoll War, the Dawnish celebrated a remembrance day every year for the fallen soldiers of any war.