The Nightborne (also known as "shal'dorei") are denizens of Suramar, ancient night elves who protected themselves from the Sundering by erecting an impenetrable magical barrier after heroically fighting and defeating a major legion invasion through their city by using the Pillars of Creation to seal a demonic portal. They are extremely powerful magic users, able to conjure arcane weapons and armor at will. Their eyes glow blue-white as an indication of this power, rather than the gold or green of other elves.