Velmix

Velmix Strawn

A powerful sorcerer (necromancer?) who rose from his own grave. Recruited elves to form an army for "The One and True King", presumably Teiro, in 356. More recently was associated with Grishnok, Jomay, and others in attacking the five provinces.

Uses a raven familiar that talks in rhymes, gave prophesy long long ago. Has some degree of knowledge about necromancy. Tombstone in Aesry Necropolis says he was born 199 and died 225 AV. More recently (ca. 2003), various criminal types have been known to search his grave. Was seen in Sorrow's Chambers with Sidhlot and Sithsia. Has to "feed" to remain alive? Body gives off lightning when killed, then disappears. Some affiliation with goblins. Owed Jomay a favor (?), which may explain his work with them. Has been known to lead invasions of cities using green fog.

March 2003, disabled the Turtles used by Moon Mages.

Article posted 12/3/03 on the DragonRealms Forums by Chris, player of: Kilan

Velmix Strawn

Velmix is an utterly nasty individual. His actual goal is unknown and he may not be a direct part of the upcoming war...but he will be there, walking his own path. He is well versed in the Necromantic arts. His array of abilities is quite impressive. He can garble your speech beyond recognition by pointing at you, often for several hours(makes 'Shadowling Traps' look like a cakewalk). He can bite off a finger, which will form into a rotting scourge. He can summon a deadly poison fog, even from afar. He can summon a velver from the palm of his hand. He can steal a portion of your soul with a mere point. He can rip your heart out, still beating. It should also be noted he can most likely summon other forms of undead. Velmix is rarely seen without his staff, which gives him the ability to turn invisible. Upon death, his corpse will explode, so be wary when he falls. While I cannot confirm it, I have heard he gains some form of control over those he steals spirit from. Hearts ripped out are most commonly eaten, Grishnok's being an exception. He may or may not be allied with Jourok, Jomay etc. but he HAS helped them on occaision. A poetry-reciting raven follows him. Whether or not it is his, it is linked to him.

You see Velmix Strawn, a Human.
He has black eyes. His black hair is long and fine, and is worn tied back. He has tanned skin. He is middle-aged for a Human.
He is in good shape.

He is holding a smoke colored staff topped with an obsidian raven in his right hand. He is wearing a raven charm, an emblazoned tower shield, a sturdy silver backpack, a black weapon's harness, a great helm shaped to resemble the head of a snarling dog, some black riding boots, an onyx stud, a cambrinth ring, a corded claymore sheath, a silver earring, some gleaming silver-white plate, a jadeite gwethdesuan and a kyanite gwethdesuan.

Velmix bites off one of his fingers and spits it upon the ground! Almost instantly a rotting scourge sprouts from the dismembered digit!

Velmix points at you. "Err...hey now... You say, "vmheeqwt dve qh."

A velver suddenly emerges from Velmix's open palm, and leaps to the ground!

A green-tinted fog rolls in. You can't help but inhale a bit of the fog. You feel a tickle in the back of your throat.

Velmix extends his hand to you, reaching into your very soul! You feel your life force ebb! You are stunned!

Velmix turns the raven on his staff and disappears in a flash of light!

Velmix punches through Paschein's ribcage and rips out her heart!

Appearance

You see Velmix Strawn, a Human.
He has black eyes. His black hair is long and fine, and is worn tied back. He has tanned skin.
He is middle-aged for a Human.
He has a short scruffy mustache on his upper lip and a short rough beard.
He is wearing a raven charm, an emblazoned tower shield, a sturdy silver backpack, a black weapon's harness, a great helm shaped to resemble the head of a snarling dog, some black riding boots, an onyx stud, a cambrinth ring, a corded claymore sheath, a silver earring, some gleaming silver-white plate and a jadeite gwethdesuan.

Weird rituals, 12 November 2003

[Rroht] "Grishnok is unconscious...what's the deal with that?"
[Scandi] "Where is he unconscious at?"
[Rroht] "A place called Irasushen, Pier."
[Elsulose] "who put de hole in his chest?"
[Rroht] "The Dawnsinger is within shooting distance...maybe the ship?"
[Nubpot] "'Jomay or someone did...I don't remember the name exactly"
[Anlise] "Velmix took his heart and gave it to Jomay not long ago."
(it is believed that this ritual changed Grishnok in some creepy way)

Description of Velmix from Dreamheart

Submitted: 22 February 1999
Velmix Up to Old Tricks
by Dreamheart Delaevan
(The Provinces: 3 Akroeg 357)

Years ago, the name of Velmix was whispered in certain quarters as he stealthily tried to raise an army for "The One and True King." This gave way to the rumors of the resurfacing of the dead elven Lord Teiro, since Velmix was attempting to garner the support and loyalty of elves.

I am unaware of any direct reference by Velmix to any name, let alone Teiro. But I am not elven, and was not approached. There are those elders in the Realms who could probably say for sure and help sort out the facts from the rumors which were rampant during that awful time.

Now suddenly Velmix has resurfaced, and is once again recruiting specifically elves for "The One and True King." According to some sources who held some conversations with him, he is doing this to raise an army and reclaim the land back to those it belongs to. He still communicates through his raven familiar at times, just as he was said to have done years ago.

If you happen upon him, he is dangerous, and his staff seems to make some poisonous dust or smoke or gas. He was seen near at least one of those awful Goblin invasions west of the Crossing last week.

To further add to this mystery, Alishana reports that at the Necropolis in Aesry Surlaenis'a, there is a headstone that marks the gravesite of one "Velmix Strawn, born 199 years after the Victory of Lanival the Redeemer, died 225 years AtV."

note

The thin raven squawks, "Peace we'll have when He returns, the One and True King you will learn. Bow before him and you shall see, a life of joy will return to ye".
The thin raven squawks, "He rules the land by deed and right, His word is true, His presence light. To speak His name, you should know, pick up the histories and read it so".
The thin raven squawks, "The One, The True, He seeks you to follow; what is right, not what is hollow. He rests in mountain, slumbers in stone--when the time is right He will return home ".
The thin raven squawks, "The lands are broken, split asunder; the bastard Lanival's work and plunder. He will return to set it right, by peace, or force you will feel His might".
The thin raven squawks, "Those of blood, true and sweet, shall sit at His Lord's feet, those that live and deserve Him not, may journey north and recieve their lot".
The thin raven squawks, "I must go, feed I seek, if such graceful wings I wish to keep. Remember my caw and call to you, follow what you know is True".