Kirin Tor The Kirin Tor ( aka Magus Senate or Magus Senate of Dalaran ) is a lawful neutral collection of the most powerful mage s on Azeroth . The organization is a faction in " " . History . Following the establishment of the city - state of Dalaran , the magocrats formed the Kirin Tor as a specialized sect that was charged with cataloging and researching every spell , artifact , and magic item known to mankind at the time . The Kirin Tor became the city ’ s ruling power . The Kirin Tor ’ s headquarters was the Violet Citadel , an impressive building so named for its stone walls which gave off a faint violet light . The ruling council , six members in all , met in the Chamber of the Air , a room with no visible walls — the gray stone floor with its central diamond symbol stood beneath an open sky that shifted and changed rapidly , as if the time sped past within the chamber . Even the Kirin Tor , however , found itself powerless to stop Prince Arthas and his forces when he led the Scourge through Lordaeron . Arthas acquired the spellbook of Medivh and Kel ' Thuzad used it to summon Archimonde , who destroyed Dalaran . The city was left in ruins . Some felt the devastation was well - deserved , since Kel ’ Thuzad had himself been one of the Kirin Tor ( before he left to form the Scholomance ) . Since Kel ’ Thuzad was responsible for creating the Plague of Undeath and releasing the Scourge upon the world , many felt the Kirin Tor should share in the blame and the consequences . The Kirin Tor refused to abandon their home , however . They returned to the ruins months later , destroying those few undead creatures that remained , and reclaimed their city . They erected a glowing dome around the entire city , powerful enough to destroy anyone who touches it , while they worked to rebuild their fallen city . In Wrath of the Lich King . Eventually , the mages were able to lift the whole city from its site , leaving only a crater in its place . The Kirin Tor decided to move their floating city to Northrend , where they still rule over the reconstructed Dalaran . The Kirin Tor proclaimed themselves neutral in the conflict between the Horde and the Alliance , and instead sought to help bridge the gaps between the two factions - - starting with reaching out to Quel ' Thalas for magical support against Malygos , the crazed Aspect of Magic . The presence of the Kirin Tor was indeed met with deep - seated revilement from the crazed Malygos , who made numerous attempts to destroy the city . Malygos , whose war on mortal magic users reached its crux during the war against the Lich King , would ultimately be put to death before his vengeance against the Kirin Tor could be fulfilled . The elven population of the Kirin Tor underwent something of a split : the portion of the elves who converted to the blood elven philosophy took up the name " the Sunreavers , " named for their leader , Aethas Sunreaver , the only ( former ) non - human on the Council of Six . Conversely , some high elven members opposed the notion of allowing the sin ' dorei back into the Kirin Tor ' s ranks , and formed the Silver Covenant to oppose it . Its leader , Vereesa Windrunner , however , held no political sway within the city , thus leading to the blood elves officially being readmitted as members of the Kirin Tor . The Kirin Tor also assisted in the assault on Ulduar , working closely with Brann Bronzebeard and his Explorers ' League to this end . During " Tides of War " . Jaina Proudmoore urged the Kirin Tor to support Theramore against the Horde armies massing at Northwatch Hold . The council agreed to send mages to help defend the island nation . Aethas Sunreaver cast the decisive vote in support of Theramore , reasoning that to do nothing would be to implicitly support the Horde ' s expansionism . When Garrosh ' s true plan : to detonate a mana bomb over Theramore , is revealed ; Rhonin sacrifices his life by teleporting Jaina and a few wounded defenders to safety . Rhonin pulls the bomb into the Theramore Tower , minimizing the damage caused by the explosion . In the aftermath , Jaina replaces Rhonin on the Council of Six and as leader of the Kirin Tor . Due to Thalen Songweaver ' s betrayal at the defense of Theramore , the Sunreavers ' credibility has been damaged . In Mists of Pandaria . After Jaina Proudmoore discovered that Sunreavers helped Garrosh Hellscream steal the Divine Bell by using Dalaran portals to infiltrate Darnassus , Jaina mobilized the Kirin Tor , Alliance forces , and the Silver Covenant to purge the Horde from Dalaran . After which , Jaina pledges the Kirin Tor to the Alliance . Yet , for game purposes , Dalaran remains unchanged after the questline is completed . In Patch 5 . 2 The Kirin Tor Offensive offer help to the Shado - Pan order to destroy the united forces of the Zandalar Trolls and the Thunder King . Meanwhile Jaina tried to prove to the Shado - pan while the Alliance ' s Purpose is to destroy the Thunder King and defend Pandaria , the Horde seeks to claim the Thunder King ' s power for their own war - effort against the Alliance and the Pandaren ( not knowing that , the Sunreaver Onslaught seeks to use it against Garrosh Hellscream , when the uprising will begin ) . As the result of this misunderstanding and the betrayal of the Sunreavers , the Kirin Tor Offensive often confronted with the Sunreaver Onslaught . In Warlords of Draenor . Khadgar led an expedition to the alternate Draenor , establishing his mage tower in Zangarra . Jaina ordered Khadgar to not allow the Horde to step foot on Kirin Tor grounds . Despite this warning , Khadgar worked with both the Alliance and the Horde to accomplish his goals on Draenor . In Legion . Prior to the War in the Broken Isles , Dalaran moves to Deadwind Pass , above Kharazan , to assist in the protection of the Eastern Kingdoms . Khadgar is eager to seize any advantage in the struggle against the Legion and calls for a vote to bring the Horde back into the Kirin Tor , making his case before the Council of Six ( Archmagi ) in Dalaran . Jaina , furious at the Horde following the events of the destruction of Theramore and the fallout of the initial assault of the Broken Shore , decries Khadgar ' s plan and promises to abandon her role in the leadership of the Kirin Tor if such a plan is implemented . Khadgar calls for a vote , which results in a 4 - 2 outcome in favor of inviting the Horde back into the Kirin Tor ( Jaina and Ansirem Runeweaver being the two dissenters ) . Furious , and despite a plea from Archmage Modera , Jaina leaves Dalaran in hands of Khadgar and the Council of Six , portending the eventual regret that they will face following their decision . Organization . The Kirin Tor is also referred to as the Magus Senate or Magocracy of Dalaran . They are divided in several levels of importance and influence . The Kirin Tor has a ruling council of six archmagi , sometimes known as the Council of Six . One of the members of the council is appointed the Head or the Leader of the Kirin Tor . He is seen as " Kirin Tor ' s true ruler , and the Sect ' s public face " . Except for the Head of the Kirin Tor , the rest of the ruling council member ' s identities are kept secret from everyone outside the council , with few exceptions until the destruction of Dalaran in the Third war . Beneath the ruling council are the archmagi , each of whom is given tasks as the council sees fit . Archmagi do not hold specific positions or responsibilities , beyond the general loyalty to the Kirin Tor and to the world , and the standing obligation to study new human magic whenever it appears . In reality , however , some archmagi have been given the same tasks so often they have essentially assumed responsibility for those jobs . Thus one archmage might be in charge of cataloging all wands , while another handles researching and cataloging all illusions . Several work to monitor and maintain the city ’ s protective dome . Magi are the lowest members of the Kirin Tor , and answer to the archmagi . Any archmage in the sect can issue orders to a mage , provided the instructions still fit within the organization ’ s goals . As with archmagi , however , most magi settle into specific positions and tasks and work exclusively for one archmage . The ruling council can change this at any time but rarely does so , unless they feel a mage has become a problem in his current position , or if they need him for a different task . Most magi are allowed the freedom to pursue their tasks and studies in whatever manner they choose . Despite the fact that they are the lowest members in the hierarchy , many magi possess great power . Though their numbers have diminished , the remaining members of the Kirin Tor still rule over the remains of Dalaran . One of the tasks of the Kirin Tor was to safeguard and wield the Eye of Dalaran in defense of their city . However , it was captured by the Horde for Ner ' zhul , shortly after the end of the Second War . Membership . Before the Scourge came , any human mage was welcome in Dalaran . They found peers and a place to stay and to work in peace . Magi with an eye for detail and a strong focus on research were offered membership in the Kirin Tor . This process could take anywhere from a few months to several years — the ruling council did not invite magi until it was sure of their abilities and allegiances . The Kirin Tor became even more cautious about admittance after Kel ' Thuzad defected and took many other magi with him . Reputation . Aside from championing , Kirin Tor reputation can also be gained by completing Dungeon and Heroic Dungeon dailies , and Dalaran ( cooking , jewelcrafting and fishing ) dailies . Most classes start at a standing with the Kirin Tor . Mage s , however , automatically start at level with them . Because of this , it is possible for a mage to obtain the Tabard of the Kirin Tor at level 1 . When you reach exalted status with the Kirin Tor , the achievement The Kirin Tor is awarded . Named . Being a collection of the greatest mages in the land , the Kirin Tor naturally has many members who have had significant effects on the history of Azeroth , including both great wizards and those who delved too deeply into necromancy , demonology , and other warlock magics . Quests . Several quests provide reputation with the Kirin Tor . & * ( + 455 rep ) Title . NPC members of the Kirin Tor should also have the title , or in some rare cases . In World of Warcraft : Legion . At Gamescom 2015 it was announced that the upcoming expansion will see Jaina step down as leader of the Kirin Tor , to be replaced by Khadgar . Alex Afrasiabi on Thurs , 06 Aug 2015