They Blood Elves are technically the same race as the High Elves and the High Elves, both of who descend from their ancestors, the Night Elves. However, the High Elves, though, combat their addiction to magic that is unabated after the destruction of the Sunwell which was the source of the majority the magical materials they have prior the appearance to the WoW cataclysm Gold Scourge. Following the destruction of the Sunwell through Arthas and the demise in the town of Silvermoon due to the Scourge that had killed most of the inhabitants The left-over High Elves in the area and led by Kael'Thas, the Prince Kael'Thas took over the city, and sought to retaliate against their brothers who had been killed in Scourge. WoW Cataclysm Classic Scourge. So, Kael'Thas changed his name to his followers the Blood Elves, in memory of their fallen ancestors. At the Silvermoon's c is the Naaru, the captive Naaru which The Blood Elves use to empower their Blood Knights. Contrary to other High Elves, though, they Blood Elves are unapologetic about their love of magic and have been searching for an alternative to the Sunwell. Kael'thas has altered his magic addiction to draw on demonic sources to quench his thirst and has been teaching his followers to follow suit. Additionally to that, they Blood Elves of Azeroth have successfully enslaved the Naaru the creature of nearly 100% pure Light power, to then drain its energy to enable their troops to become Paladins through a bizarre twist of the usual religions, to become one of the holy warriors. Because some of the most important bosses of the Outland section of the game comprise Blood Elves, like Prince Kael'thas and their allies, such as Illidan Stormrage It is likely that some sort of conflict will develop in players representing the Blood Elves of Azeroth (which players are) in addition to their counterparts, the Blood Elves of the Outland and allow those from their Horde side to engage in these fights without defying their leader. Blood Elf Abilities Blood Elves are able to make characters of these classes Hunter Mage Paladin Priest Rogue Warlock Blood Elves are the only race that can create Paladins. Blood Elves are the only Horde class that can create Paladins who are known as Blood Knights when they're made by the Blood Elves. In addition, Blood Elves are the only race incapable of making Warriors probably because their people are obsessed with cheap Cataclysm Classic Gold magic, and the anger-driven Warrior isn't a favourite with the majority of the people who belong to the group. Rogues are probably allowed due to they are closer to Blood Elves' High Elf race.