ILLURIDEI: THE WATCHERS’ FLAME
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Event Information
| Date: | Friday & Saturday, Sept 19–20 | |
| Time: | 5:00pm (WrA server) or 7:00pm (MG server) | |
| Where: | Crossroad West of Greywatch, Stormheim, Broken Isles | |
| Invite: | Open (Alliance & Neutral) | |
| Anchors: | Dhalnor-WyrmrestAccord & Celasa-WyrmrstAccord | |
| Attire: | Red, orange, and autumn hues encouraged | |
| Required Item(s): | Cave Spelunker’s Torch (for Sept 20th) | |
| Recommended Addons: | Listener https://www.curseforge.com/wow/addons/listener |
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| Holiday Network: | Elunarian Holiday Discord https://discord.gg/N27awkN2Qe |
Hosted by: The Silver Circle and Hortensia
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About the Event
“Anu dorah, we remember. In the light of flame, we endure.”
- Unknown Veteran
Illuridei first emerged in the centuries following the War of the Satyr, when scattered remnants of the ancient kaldorei military, especially Sentinels and Watchers, began holding autumn gatherings to mark the passing of fallen comrades and reaffirm their sacred oaths.
The fire symbolizes vigilance: unwavering, eternal, and ever in motion. The procession represents both the Long Vigil itself and the journey each kaldorei makes between remembrance and duty. It is said that the flame of Illuridei is a shard of Elune’s gaze, watchful even when the moon is new.
Illuridei is a sacred kaldorei observance held each year at the turning of autumn, when day and night fall into perfect balance. Known among the Darnassian faithful as the Ceremony of the Watcher’s Flame , this twilight festival pays homage to the Sentinels, Watchers, and Wardens who upheld the Long Vigil, and to those whose vigil ended in sacrifice.
Though solemn in purpose, Illuridei is not a mourning. It is a declaration: that the kaldorei remember, endure, and continue the oath of guardianship passed down from the ancients. Every flame lit is a vow, silent, personal, and binding.
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Who Can Attend?
This is an Alliance/Neutral server event open to characters who respect the Kaldorei and Elunarian ceremony. All who attend are advised to bring a few [Elixir of Tongues], out of courtesy for any neutrally affiliated Horde characters that may attend.— 
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[Sept 19th] Illuridei: Equinox Market & Festival
2025-09-20T00:00:00Z
Location: Crossroad West of Greywatch, Stormheim, Broken Isles
Before the solemn rituals begin, join us for an open social RP market beneath golden birch trees and falling leaves. Vendors will offer holiday-themed wares, travelers can mingle and share stories, and the evening will open with a ceremonial Watchers’ Flame lighting. One Sentinel will be chosen to bear vigil as Keeper of the Watchers’ Flame through the night.
Walk-Up Vendors Welcome!
Volunteer vendors are ready to greet market-enjoyers with unique goods and fun, festive activities. Overflow spaces are available to accommodate any walk-up merchants who may wish to join as a last-minute vendor at the event.
Arrive early to set up tents or booths. All stalls should offer at least one holiday-themed good, be it food, clothing, artwork, talismans, stories, or an activity. Reach out to @Feyawen on Discord for details.
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[Sept 20th] Illuridei: The Watchers' Flame
2025-09-21T00:00:00Z
Location: Crossroad West of Greywatch, Stormheim, Broken Isles
Join us for a full evening of immersive holiday RP centered on remembrance, vigil, and community. Ceremonies include:
Pilgrimage Procession
“Lanterns lifted, torches kindled—these are the eyes of the Vigil reborn in us.”
Red and orange garbed participants will carry lanterns and torches on a ceremonial walk. Each stop includes a themed riddle and moral reflection honoring kaldorei veterans of the Long Vigil.
Torchlight Sparring
“In this circle, we do not raise weapons to win, but to honor those who once did.”
Friendly sparring in a torchlit ring to showcase martial elegance and honor. All disciplines welcome. One round per organization represented.
Emberline Relay
“You do not run alone. Behind you: ten thousand footsteps. Ahead: ten thousand more.”
Team relay race (Watchers vs. Sentinels) using Cave Spelunker’s Torch and fireworks. No mounts, no speed boosts. Just discipline and teamwork.
Memorial Tapestry
“We wear the season not for style, but for the ones who fell beneath its leaves.”
Fashion and tribute walk. Show off your holiday transmog in red, orange, and fire tones—infused with symbolism tied to Sentinel, Warden, or kaldorei tradition. Voting: Audience lines up and /kneels before their favorite look!
Trial by Fire,
“To catch the flame is to carry the burden. To survive it is to endure.”
A dynamic RP-PvE “hot potato” game using the Vigil Flame. When the orb erupts in your hands, you step forward, activate your Tattered Arathi Prayer Scroll, and receive a symbolic boon. Last to remain unburned is Keeper of the Vigil.