The Menethil University was located in the western part of the capital of Loarderon. It was the most distinctive building in the Academic district, named after the university's former name, which was the University of Loarderon, as it was the first such a large and modern high school in the King Terenas, aware of the power of education, subsidized the academy from the state treasury, it proudly changed its name to the now-known Menethil University, named after the dynasty of the donator. Of course, university did not enjoy such a great reputation as the universities in Silvermoon or the legendary city of Dalaran, but the rectors often emphasized its difference. They claimed that in Elven schools, or in Dalaran, you can learn mainly about magic, but in the Menethil University you could learn about everything that a student who is eager for knowledge might want to know. Indeed, there was no need for mage training at the university, as everyone eager to learn about arcane magic was going to Dalaran anyway. The focus was on teaching medicine, art of rhetoric, theology and law.

The auditorium was filled with pupils waiting for the beginning of the lecture by its rector Gregorius. He was an elderly teacher, who specialized in the history of the nations, and races living there. Today he was to give a lecture about the mysterious Kaldorei race, called by the eastern kingdoms the Night Elves, by their characteristic nightlife. The old teacher sat on the chair and began the lecture.

-Hello, students. As long as my memory does not disappoint me, today we were about to learn about the Kaldorei, and their empire. We have a Friday today? Ah, so I thought well. Let us not prolong so!

-The history of the Kaldorei race begins with the old continent Kalimdor, which over 10,000 years ago was the only continent in Azeroth. In its center was the Well of Eternity, a lake, that was the source of unimaginable magical power. Certainly it gave rise to the Kaldorei civilization. Strengthened by its magical power, they have conquered a large part of the continent. Night Elves were then the most developed civilization in the world back then. They had a strong and organized army, they built cities, they cultivated art. The elves were ruled by a monarch, usually a king or queen, descended from Quel'Dorei, in other words nobility, strongly associated with arcane magic.

-It was the last queen of the elves, Azshara, who changed the fate of the whole world. She brought demons to the Kalimdor, who wanted to conquer Azeroth, and incorporate their inhabitants into the Burning Legion. Kaldorei, the lower elven caste, together with some of the nobles, defended their country, and only thanks to the great sacrifice of their soldiers, the invasion was stopped. However, the Well of Eternity was destroyed. It has torn Azeroth, causing the migration of continents, which for a thousand years formed into the shape that we know today.

-The elves were on the brink of collapse, but it was then that the new empire leader was elected. It was Tyrande Whisperwind, a High Priestess of the religious order of the Elune Sisters, who played a big role in defeating the Legion. She had an ambition that the Kaldorei would once again become the dominant force in the world. She used the remainder of the remaining energy of the well, and with the help of the mythical dragon aspects she created the World Tree. It gived the elves immortality. I know what you think, students. Dragon aspects, Azeroth symbols of nature, would help the elves? Well, such a version of events was presented by the sources of Kaldorei. Personally, however, I can not imagine how otherwise a few hundred meters wonder could arise in this world.

-Returning to the subject, after the situation of the night elves had stabilized, and the continental movement ceased, Tyrande carried out reforms in her country. She removed the monarchy. From then on, the state was to be governed by the Order of the Elune Sisters, headed by their High Priestess, Tyrande. However, she shared power with the Druids, who before the war with the demons were a sect worshiping the demigod Ashenvale, Cenarius, and after its end,they became one of the largest organisations in Kalimdor. Their leader, Malfurion Stormrage, married Tyrande, and still leads this ancient caste to this day.

-The High Priestess took exclusive control of the army, then forbade learning and using arcane magic, and banished Quel'Dorei from the country, even though some of them officially renounced Queen Azshara during the war. They went on the exodus to the northern kingdoms, laying the foundations for the state that we now know as Quel'Thalas. Then, Tyrande began the conquest of Kalimdor that lasted thousands of years. Kaldorei exiled, annihilated or subjugated many tribes, formed a network of fortified forts, and slowly overgrew the savanna and deserts, bringing there their settlers. Agressive tribes, such as Centaurs, were for the most part banished beyond Thousand Needles, which are today the borders of the Kaldorei Empire, or forced to hide in the sands of the desert. On the other hand, peaceful tribes such as Tauren, in exchange for renouncing their independence and sharing their harvests, received guarantees of peace from Kaldorei.

After conquering the greater part of Kalimdor, the elves began to think: what is behind the great ocean? After a number of expeditions, they discovered our continent exactly nine years ago, and they established business contacts with us. To this day, Night Elfen sailors sail to our ports for trade, and the Embassy of the Kaldorei Empire stands proudly in the center of our capital.

Well, that's the introduction. Let's get to the details now. Let's start with cultural nuances, "Gregorius smiled, knowing that not a lot of people in the hall would be interested in the lecture, especially about the annoying Night Elves, who consider themselves the navel of the world, and the propagator of civilization.