Valeu Somnis

**Valeu Somnis** is an NPC on *Another Bad Side Quest*. Valeu is a Human, described as a man with lightly tanned skin, dark, shoulder length hair beginning to grey, facial features similar, if not a bit sharper, then his niece Yashani, who wears similar robes to Yashani and has a white mask engraved with a butterfly. He is the uncle of Yashani as well as her master and one of the master in the *Nihjazurrean Monastery*.

**Ep. 46.5 - A Mother's Last Wish**

Valeu was first mentioned by Ovarandi when she asked how he raised her and when Yashani said he more mentored her, instructed her and kept her on the right path, commented that her brother was always more technical revealing to Yashani that he was not only her master, but also her brother. Ovarandi also commented that while she was a moth he was a butterfly, citing the designs on their masks.

**Ep. 51 - At Unexpected Corners**

Valeu was mentioned when Yashani, back home in her monastery, asked where he was and Phaust noted he was in his usual location. Phaust also acknowledged his awareness of him being her Uncle and noted Yashani should talk to him, as the mysterious way in and out was concerning. Yashani later informed the group he wasn't necessarily a warm person, but could all form their own opinions.

Valeu was found meditating when Yashani spoke with him alone and noted he felt her presence returned. Yashani addressed him as Uncle and he confirmed that she had her mother in some capacity. Yashani told him of the door that led to the monastery and the fate of her mother and he apologized as he took off his mask, revealing to Yashani there were similar physical features shared. He saw the gifts given to Yashani, along with the alteration to her mask, and noted it was something Ovarandi was quite good at as she had made his. He at the end asked her to call her friends noting everyone would want to meet them as they didn't get outsiders.

**Ep. 52 - Behind the Waterfall**

Valeu spoke with the party, introducing himself by name as Valeu Somnis and as Yashani's master and uncle. He informed them, when mentioned about the Rakhind Forefathers and Sezrin, that there was a book in their library about Rakhind myth they should check with their librarian Braile about. When Quincy spoke of the stories she knew of noted it was a small cabin outside of *Su'Hish* that it related to where ill would be left and found healed in the morning. He spoke of the important of silence for the monastery, noting they were the first outsiders to come in 40 years and also recommended they spoke with Braile about that. He gave the group permission to stay for the time being before he inspected the door that led to the *Cold Room* in the *Dusterburyan Lighthouse*, noting on the way that Master Viqs should be avoided as if he saw them without knowing who he was would likely punch them, causing some alarm knowing they were more advanced then Yashani. He checked the door and the Cold Room before he shut it and activated *Ki Lock* to chain the entrance up. He allowed Sterling to attempt to help their defences before he led the group to Phaust for food.

Valeu spoke with Seren in private who sought to ask him a little about Yashani's past turmoil, noting she had somewhat faced it and he revealed how she had been left under his care by her mother as they were both hunted due to the power within them and had no way to stop it or otherwise would already have tried. Seren noted he asked for the sake of someone else in the group who also faced something similar and he, after learning what he could, noted the best way was for them to confront this power on their terms. He also revealed how he knew Seren's time was running out, that their training allowed them to feel such connections and that Seren's had been greatly enhanced by the power of fey. When Seren noted his desire to help those he care for Valeu advised him that he couldn't fight everyone's battles for them or bear the brunt of someone's inner struggles and could only be there afterwards. After Seren thanked him the two split as he went to speak with Master Chon.

Valeu was mentioned briefly when Yashani, questioned about her age, noted Valeu would likely know the exact figure, but believed she was probably 20 years old. He was mentioned again Sterling, speaking to Braile, referred to him as the *“master of the monastery”* and Yashani informed him and the group that he was specifically her master, not the monastery's master. Sterling later informed Braile how he suggested to speak with her about the earlier asked for book and about the outsider who came there 40 years ago.

Valeu was mentioned when the group met Master Chon, in the room Seren saw him go to previously, and Chon informed the group Valeu had filled them in of what he learned and had done.

**Ep. 53 - So. What Now?**

Valeu was mentioned briefly when Yashani admitted to Viqz she hadn't shown *The Book of Sanguis* to him and Viqz that it wasn't good to keep secrets from him.

Valeu spoke with Yashani in his room, when she finished with Viqz, and showed him the missing book as well and he noted that, while he didn't understand Poackle's reasons, believed he thought he had to. He also asked of her intentions with the book before he pointed out a chest in his room that was her mothers and for her to have and told Yashani he was proud of her doing something like leaving, which none of the other monks had done, causing her to cry in thanks before she left.

**Ep. 55 - Time Takes All**

Valeu was mentioned when Viqz noted he would have to inform him of what happened to Yashani and the group, in spite of Yashani's asking if he had to, noting he would be in as much trouble if he didn't.

**Ep. 58 - The Enclave and Modipious Travel**

Valeu was mentioned briefly when Sterling and Yashani had a heart to heart, with Yashani noting she had been told she lacked tact, especially by him, but both agreed it applied to himself as well.

**Ep. 64 - The Death Dealer**

Valeu was referenced when Quincy asked Yashani how she spoke to Sanguis and Yashani recalled also asking him that when she was young.