Teldrassil Teldrassil is an island and great tree off Kalimdor ' s northern coast . It is the new home of the reclusive night elves and a stunning testament to the power of their magic and connection with nature . In recent times , the night elves have moved their capital to an island off northwest Kalimdor . It was here that the Circle of the Ancients and the wise druid s pooled their power to create another World Tree , but on a smaller scale . They called this tree Teldrassil ( " crown of the earth " ) and built their city of Darnassus in its branches . The island takes the name of the " tree " as well , and a twilit forest now covers it . Teldrassil is truly massive , a huge trunk rising out of the sea and holding the entire night elf homeland , and the capital of Darnassus , in its boughs . The enterprise was not blessed by all of the Aspects , unlike its predecessor . Regardless , the behemoth of a tree dwarfs Nordrassil , large enough that a decent amount of land has emerged atop its gargantuan limbs . Trees , flora , and fauna are now verdantly spreading across the magical tree . History . After the cataclysmic events that followed the invasion of the Burning Legion , went missing . Archdruid took over the leadership of the night elven druids , convincing the Circle of the Ancients in Darkshore that it was time for the night elven people to rebuild the World Tree and regain their cherished immortality . However , his plan failed due to the fact that , the source of the night elves immortality , did not bless the tree . The Circle of the Ancients and powerful druids combined their powers to grow an immense tree in the Veiled Sea . They called the tree Teldrassil , meaning " crown of the earth " in Darnassian . The night elves made their new home in the boughs of Teldrassil , creating a forest of mighty trees and flowing rivers , bathed in the endless night that fell over the lands of the elves from the dawn of time . However , the calm of the enchanted forest has slowly fallen into the shadow of a sinister presence . Crazed furbolg s , satyr s and fouler beasts have appeared in Teldrassil , occupying all the attention of the vigilant Sentinel s and the wise druid s to ensure the safety of their new home . The source of this corruption remained a mystery for some time , until the conflict of the Emerald Nightmare spilled into the waking world . Malfurion , upon returning to Darnassus , discovered that a remnant of a great evil he had sealed away had attached itself to Teldrassil . This corrupted the tree and drove it mad , spreading its evil to everything around it . The archdruid managed to remove this parasite , and eventually restored the tree to what it once was . , impressed that the tree could prosper alone without her influence or her kin ' s , blessed it belatedly . The tree flourishes even more under the gift from the Life - Binder , even if still being unable to return the night elves ' immortality . The Gnarlpine furbolg have become corrupted due to Ursal the Mauler ' s use of fel moss . It is suspected the Horde set fire to Teldrassil causing the Alliance to advance upon Lordaeron in retaliation . Beginning - level players will still start out in the zone , but it will change over once they reach a high enough level . Geography . The majority of Teldrassil ' s upper reaches is open forest and it resembles a mid - sized forested island . Darnassus takes up a large chunk on the western side of this island , while the smaller cities of Aldrassil and Dolanaar dot the remaining forest . All forms of terrain exist here , including streams , full - sized lakes , and a few hills that might be considered mountains . The entire zone of Teldrassil is in fact one huge tree , grown on an island off the coast of Kalimdor . As such , there are no ore deposits to speak of here and the night elves are not known as crafty blacksmith s or miner s . However , because the tree is so full of life , herb s are numerous . Although Teldrassil is only the size of a mid - sized island in width , its sheer height rivals any other island . It has been described as an " island continent " . Another reference in the book and other sources simply call it an island . Teldrassil contains no dungeon s , raid dungeon s , micro dungeon s , or battleground s . It is the starting area for the night elves and contains a very sheltered 1 - 5 leveling area , Shadowglen . The night elf capital city of Darnassus can also be found in this zone , though the travel hub is actually located at Rut ' theran Village ( accessible by portal from Darnassus ) . Teldrassil escaped the Cataclysm virtually unscathed , with the major exception of the shattering of Rut ' theran Village . It has now been split from the mainland and exists as its own island . The boat routes from the destroyed port town of Auberdine in Darkshore have also been relocated here , so now there are three docks ( one unused ) on the island . Future . In The Battle for Azeroth Trailers , It is shown that a world tree is burning , due to an attack from the Horde , which is later confirmed to be Teldrassil . Travel . Getting there . Head to north Darkshore . Go to the Ruins of Mathystra . Use an Elixir of Water Walking ( or similar class ability ) and have a fast land mount . Ride out towards Teldrassil and look for a good place to start your ride . The fatigue zone has an irregular shape . Generally a north or northwest course across the fatigue zone will work . Ride towards the island , which you should be able to see . You have 60 seconds to complete the crossing . You will see Rut ' theran Village when you arrive there . Resources . " Note : Though there are no pools , the waters in and around Teldrassil can be fished successfully with a minimum skill of 25 . " Notable characters . Teldrassil is home to several night elves of status . From the top of the tree Aldrassil , sends promising young elves out into the outside world . In Dolanaar , leads the effort to fight back the corrupted furbolgs and satyr of the Great Tree , while in his small tent near Lake Al ' Ameth , seeks to understand the nature of the strange affliction , seeping into Teldrassil . Quests . The first quests are simple , like in every other starting zone . One of the most important quests for new night elf adventurers in Teldrassil is the quest chain . In this chain , night elves are sent to gather water from moonwell s scattered all over the island . Each time they return with the moonwell water , they learn a little more of the night elf history . Other important quests include the quest chain , in which adventurers must help investigate a corruption of the timberling s of Teldrassil , and the chain , which deals with the corruption of the local furbolg population . Areas of interest . PvP . Teldrassil sees very little PvP action due to the fact that Horde players have to cross through Rut ' Theran Village and Darnassus . The only way for Horde players to get to Teldrassil itself is via ship from Auberdine ( also Night - Elf controlled ) on mainland Kalimdor . Most other starting area s are directly accessible by the opposing faction without such hazards .