A moonwell resonating with magical power.
A moonwell (also spelled moon well) is an upwelling of magical waters created by the night elves to maintain and restore their magical powers. They are stone pools filled with silvery glowing water.
Little is known about the first moon well or how the moon wells proliferated through Azeroth, despite the taboo on overt magical practice among the night elves.
Moon wells are hallowed repositories of the sacred waters of the Well of Eternity, the pool of energy that gives life to the mystical World Tree. When additional water is added, these wells nourish the night elf troops with their life sustaining waters. Additional moon wells become necessary as the night elf forces grow in number.
Moonwells are bound to the magic of nature and the light of Elune, and are known as places of healing for both the land around them and those who drink of their waters. Magi and other spellcasters can refresh their mana in these pools — a gift from Elune to Azeroth's other defenders. According to Tenaron Stormgrip in Aldrassil, the water of the moonwell is brought from the Well of Eternity, and Sentinel's revere them as shrines to Elune. The night elven druids also take advantage of its properties. Moonwells are used to bless food, offer protection against fire, and bless Warden's Arrows. Some moonwells can apparently be used to create the "liquid fire of Elune", a substance that can be poured on animal corpses to cleanse them of Scourge taint. The waters of the moonwell that rests under the boughs of the Oracle Tree are said to possess the very essence of Elune's Powers. Ashenvale's Moonwell of Purity is protected by Elune's power.
Establishing a Moonwell[]
- The first step to establishing a moonwell is to gain the blessings of the local wildlife. It is their good will that enables night elves to peacefully coexist, and a moonwell thrives on such energies.
- After receiving the blessings they are combined into a ritual bundle and imbue the moonwell, followed by water added from a preexisting purified moonwell. Combined with Elune's light, a moonwell can purify its surroundings for years.
Things of Note[]
- Corrupted moonwells seem to have the ability to transform people into satyrs.
- It is said that Illidan Stormrage contributed to the creation of the moonwells, likely referring to his creation of the second Well of Eternity.
- Following the Argus Campaign and the destruction of Silithus, night elf priestesses and druids built moonwells there to help restore the devastated land.
- Magi and other spellcasters can refresh their mana in these pools — a gift from Elune to Azeroth's other defenders.
- Water from moonwells can be safely drunk, but the most efficacious use for them is to bathe in the sacred waters, optionally while clad in robes. This act eases feelings of pain, weariness and grief according to Astarii Starseeker.
Adapted from Wowpedia