The Nightfallen

“	We are only as strong as our will.	”
 	 	
The Nightfallen, also called The Nightfallen Rebels, are dissident nightfallen and nightborne that have splintered from the remainder of Nightborne society in Suramar, on the Broken Isles. Based from the underground complex of Shal'Aran, they are in open opposition to the agreement formed between the demonic Burning Legion and the nightborne leader Grand Magistrix Elisande, which allowed the demons access to Suramar City during their third invasion of Azeroth.
The rebels are led by the recently-exiled First Arcanist Thalyssra, and were from the outset mainly composed of nightfallen—shal'dorei whose connection to the sacred Nightwell had been severed. As their rebellion against the Grand Magistrix began to make gains (with outside assistance) the faction was joined by many other nightborne who were either themselves exiled, or had otherwise become disillusioned with the government in Suramar. The rebels also began to train withered to fight on their side, bolstering their ranks. In addition to this, the group successfully cultivated the immense power of the Arcan'dor, discovering a definitive cure for their people's dependence on the Nightwell.
As the group's influence and power continued to grow, they eventually accepted aid from the Night Elves and Blood Elves (as well as the Kirin Tor) who spearheaded an assault on Suramar City itself, with the aim of overthrowing Elisande's regime.