Ixium Delagrace

Ixium Delagrace, better known simply as Ixium, was a human-elf male wizard known for his unique magical interests. A lifelong academic, he is best known for his role in the restoration of the Soulheart artifact and his connection to his apprentice, Gwendolyn.
==Childhood and Education==
Ixium was born to a wealthy family in the bustling city of Neverwinter. Not quite earning the title of half-elf, Ixium was a quarter elf, his paternal grandmother being a wood elf.
From a young age Ixium discovered a fascination with the natural world and, as a result, magic. He was tutored privately at his home until the age of twelve, and after successfully demonstrating his aptitude for wizardry, was sent off to Candlekeep for more complete and formal training.
Ixium's studies centered mainly around teleportation magics and the interactions between planes, with which he had a deep fascination. Eventually this focus led to his interest in demonology and the afterlife, and upon completing his studies in Candlekeep decided to dedicate his life to the subject. He purchased a small stone home on the outskirts of Baldur's Gate and spent his days studying what he loved most.
==Death and Demons==
His dedication to the afterlife naturally led Ixium to strike up a friendship with the local priests of Kelemvor, who would later seek him out for help with the Soulheart. He and one of the priests, Namru, would spend over a decade researching potential perpetrators for its theft as well as possible threats.
Fifteen years after his move, he would meet Gwendolyn Ravenshade and her group of friends. After spending enough time with them, Ixium's knowledge allowed him to deduce that Gwendolyn was the only one of their group that was native to the Material Plane. However, it was Namru who first suggested Gwendolyn might be the Soulheart after all. Together with Gwendolyn and her friends, he helped them find a new vessel for the Soulheart to transfer Gwendolyn's magic into.
==Mentorship==
Following the party's journey back to their native plane, Ixium took Gwendolyn on as an apprentice. He helped instruct her in teleportation magic, as she too wanted to be able to communicate with her friends. On several occasions, he would take her back to his former academy in Candlekeep, so she would be able to meet with other students her age and improve her studies.
== Great Ascent Setting ==
In the Great Ascent setting, Ixium was responsible for helping the adventurers get from place to place, especially that of the Abyss. He was arrested alongside Elien Rencrist and Gwendolyn.
==Playlist==
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