By the moons’ glow, listen.
Beside the river, listen.
Holding those you love, listen
To the cries of the dying,
To the whisper of the wind over the silent dead,
To the song my broken heart will ever sing
Of the story of the Tree of the World
And the death of all the dreams
It once cradled in its mighty boughs.
The Memorial of Flames, or “Falo’shanah” in Darnassian, is a discreet IC gathering made to commemorate the 1st anniversary of the War of the Thorns and Burning of Teldrassil, and all those who perished or went missing amidst the chaos.
Please note that while this is an Alliance-leaning and pro-kaldorei event, neutral characters on either faction that can respect this alignment are welcome and encouraged to attend. If your character is prone to assaulting Horde races on sight, or aligns strongly with the Horde/Sylvanas Windrunner, here is our official warning to you: this is NOT an RP event for them.
Disclaimer: In-character (IC) the event will be protected by Cenarion Guardians (NPCs) with specific instructions to remove violent or inflammatory characters from the memorial service. Furthermore, we will not tolerate any level of OOC violence/harassment from either faction during this event.
Event Album
Screenshots by Risri Elthron
Screenshots by Venraed
Screenshot by Synthera
Screenshots by Risri Elthron
Screenshots by Elliistra
Screenshot by Za’tiya
Event Information
Date & Time: Saturday, August 3rd at 6:00pm (server time)Attendees: Alliance-leaning & Neutral characters
Hosts: (A) Shaureyne, Feyawen, Elliistra; (H) Zatiya, Gotosh
Starting Location: Lor'danel Outskirts, Old Darkshore
Coordinates: (55, 22), Non-warfront zone, War Mode OFF
Shareable Link: tinyurl.com/MemorialOfFlames
Although we are hosting the event in Old Darkshore due to gameplay limitations and the desire for player inclusivity, we are effectively treating the RP as being held in present day Darkshore, post-Burning and mid-warfront. As a result, Inky Black Potions will be essential for the immersion of all participants.
Event hosts will have Inky Black Potions and Elixirs of Tongues on hand to give out to both Alliance and Horde players; we strongly encourage all attendees to come prepared with their own stock of both, as they are vital to immersion and being able to comprehend the opposite faction.
We also strongly recommend that all attendees download the Cross RP addon for this event! It reminds you when to refresh your Elixir of Tongues, and allows you to view TRP profiles of the opposite faction, among other helpful features.
Event Schedule
6:15PM: 
Circle of Remembrance
To begin the memorial, event hosts will invite attendees to step forth if they wish, to share their feelings and experiences regarding the War of the Thorns and Burning of Teldrassil in the form of short speeches, songs, prayers, blessings, and other methods of emotional healing.
Prior to the event, attendees can sign-up in advance to make presentations on a first come, first serve basis! Please post on this forum thread if you are interested, or contact Shaureyne in-game. Presentations are to be no more than 8 minutes in length so everyone can fit into the schedule.
All Presenters7:30PM: 
Spiritual Offerings
This memorial is not only for the sake of easing the attendees’ hearts; it is to soothe the spirits of those that were taken from them. They require coaxing to embrace the living world, and so attendees are given time to make their own spiritual offerings to these dearly departed souls.
Examples of offerings to bring include (but are not limited to) local flora, blessed rice cakes, pine nut bread, amphorae, ceremonial weapons, candles, owl figurines, charms, and personal objects.
Special Thanks
Special thanks to Vuraka and the Stormhowl Clan for their impressive offering of hand-crafted sapphire beads, infused with blessings from Mu’sha/Elune.
Special thanks to Steepmaster Kunbo and the Quilen and Cloud Teahouse for the seed cups for post-memorial refreshments and planting.
Special thanks to Za’tiya, Gotosh and the Azeroth Peace Council for assisting in the supply of precious Elune Stones, elixirs and potions.
8:00PM: 
Embrace of the Fallen
As night falls and the veil between life and death thins, the spirits of the fallen are welcomed back to the living world for a brief time. In unison with these spirits, the attendees will perform a ritual to earn their blessing, and petition Elune for a precious gift.
Attendees are encouraged to obtain a ghostly battle pet in advance for this activity! Examples include (but are not limited to) [Nordrassil Wisp], [Hyjal Wisp], [Spirit of Summer], [Wicked Soul], [Tiny Apparition], and [Lost of Lordaeron].
8:30PM: 
Falo’nor
Elune has heard us out. After receiving Her gift, when the spirits return to the heavens once more, the attendees make a final procession to Lor’danel beach to herald a new tradition of hope, light, and love.
This final activity will involve the use of [Elune Stones]! Event hosts will have many Elune Stones on hand that they pass out to attendees during the “Embrace of the Fallen” activity, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own if they wish. [Elder’s Moonstones] are also an excellent, albeit soulbound, substitute for Elune Stones.
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