Velloqui Moonwake

Lamoris Iraemori (grandfather)

Velloqui Moonwake is a High Elf Wizard, and has journeyed with the IKP since its formation. She is a Necromancer who dual-wields staves during battle, and prefers long-range magical attacks to close combat. Velloqui has long mauve hair, light grey eyes, and pale skin; she is unusually tall for an elf, standing at 6 ft. tall, and typically wears billowing black robes. She eats clues for breakfast.

## Personality

Velloqui is a singularly scholarly and inquisitive person. She can be pretentious or pedantic, and in conversation Velloqui either zealously overshares or is stubbornly cryptic. Regardless of the situation, Velloqui will prioritize the pursuit and acquisition of knowledge—she is constantly on the lookout for problems or puzzles to solve. Because of her generally quiet demeanour, disregard for social cues, and interest in taboo magics, people are generally inclined to find Velloqui creepy, unnerving, or just slightly "off." Her ruthless, macabre combat style exacerbates this. Velloqui secretly harbours a more caring and maternal side, which is usually only directed towards those Velloqui sees as her students or charges. In her spare time Velloqui enjoys games of mental exercise, such as Sudoku or word puzzles.

## History

Velloqui's personal history is, in many ways, interchangeable with that of a Sailor Moon villain. She was raised as the only child of a wealthy couple in the Moon Elf colony of Oberonna, and was never close to her parents, who spent most of their time socializing in high society. Her maternal lineage is composed primarily of astronomers, an occupation considered almost aristocratic by the Moon Elves of Oberonna; her paternal side features several high-class morticians. Velloqui's primary familial bond was with her paternal grandfather, an elderly Elf who served Oberonna's most elite cadavers for several centuries. Velloqui was original slated to continue this family business. However, she showed an aptitude for magic at a young age, and subsequently left Oberonna as an adolescent to attend the Elysium Institute of Magical Excellence and Wizardry.

The Elysium Institute is an insular, self-sustaining academy that educates only the most gifted—and financially privileged—young Elves, in addition to providing research opportunities for established academics, known as Elysium Mages. The Mages spend most of their lives within the Institute's Tower, funding Elysium through their magical research in exchange for the freedom to follow their intellectual whims wherever they may be lead (also, room and board). As Velloqui would eventually discover, however, there were unspoken limitations on this freedom. The young Elf initially adjusted poorly to her new surroundings, as Velloqui's pampered upbringing left her with little to no practical skills with which to contribute to Elysium's community. Velloqui soon met Talis Quellma, however, one of the Institute's Mages. Either out of pity for the young Elf's ineptitude for chore-work, or being perceptive of her potential, Talis chose to take Velloqui under his wing. Talis became a trusted mentor and friend of Velloqui's, and after several years of working with the older Elf, Velloqui settled into Tower life. Surprising no one, Velloqui chose to remain in the Tower as an Elysium Mage after her education had formally concluded.

In what she didn't know would be her last years within the Tower's walls, Velloqui developed a fascination with Necromantic magic, scouring the library for any information thereof, and conducting her own research in secret. The apparent dearth of information on the topic of Necromancy only fanned the flames of her infatuation. However, when she presented her nascent findings before the Institute's Council—Elysium's governing body—this was judged to be proof of a scandalous obsession with a vile branch of magic; Velloqui was summarily disbarred and asked to leave the Tower, forever. Having been unceremoniously ejected from her life's work and home, Velloqui entered into her life as an adventurer with a chip on her shoulder and a Necromantic point to prove.

## Relationships

* Velloqui is currently estranged from her family; it has been over a century since she has spoken to her parents, who she was never close to.
* Though Velloqui became friends with several Elysium Mages and Apprentices, her closest confidante was always Talis.
* Velloqui also became very close with Nyx during the short time they travelled together; he was her first friend outside of Elysium.

## Trivia

* "Velloqui" is a portmanteau of the words "vellum" and "soliloquy."
* "Moonwake" is a name that means "the reflection of moonlight on a body of water." It is also a portmanteau of the words "moonlight" and "wake," with "wake" referring both to water and to a death-side vigil.
* Despite her status as the oldest member of the IKP, and her learned appearance, Velloqui is relatively naive about the world and how it works. She relies on her specialized knowledge of magic in order to get by.
* Velloqui almost died several times at the very beginning of the adventure (and less frequently throughout the entirety of Campaign 1). Notably, one of these instances was due to her attempting—and failing—to do a back flip.