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.

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".