Velathria Netherwind

Velathria Netherwind

## History

### Early Life

Velathria was born on () to the minor noble household of Netherwind. Her father, Velathor Netherwind, and mother, Thorania Netherwind, were both accomplished magisters, though not of noble birth themselves. She was raised alongside six siblings. Her elder siblings were often given the best tutors her family could afford. oftentimes Velathria would hide in a closet, or behind a door, during her siblings lessons; just to feed her constantly growing mind. Meanwhile, her younger siblings would be playing in the courtyard.

Eventually, her parents took notice of her raging curiosity, and decided to have her take a practice magisterium entrance exam. From studying her own notes on her "ill-gotten" lectures, and a few notes stolen from her elder siblings (returned after preparation for the exam), she managed to pass with astonishing success. Not close enough to be considered a prodigy, but impressive considering her meager tutelage. It was at this time that she too, was granted a tutor.

Velathria soon developed an academic rivalry with her elder siblings. If they were advancing through their study of Arcane, Velathria would demand an increased pace of lessons. Not one to be outdone by their younger, the siblings would then demand practical demonstrations, to which Velathria would surprise them, by being the one demonstrating the use of the magic. Always striving to catch up and surpass her brother and sisters, Velathria devoured magical text after magical text. Her parents fed this rivalry, hoping it would promote growth in all their children.

During one of these increased pace lessons, Velathria got her first taste of the temptations of Fel Magic. Her instructor, discussing the nature of the Twisting Nether, concluded his lesson after discussing the raw energies of the Nether, and what they could do. Deciding to opt for *independent* study, Velathria attempted to channel the raw energies of the Nether, with destructive success. Causing a small explosion in her room, her parents scolded her for her use of such reckless magic. Her lessons were put on hold as punishment, which only fueled her desire for magical practice. Continuing to practice, though in secret open areas, Velathria's prowess continued to grow.

### The Scourge Invasion

During the year of (), the Scourge invaded the lands of Quel'thalas. The Scourge forces pushed towards the Sunwell, in order to resurrect the human necromancer Kel'thuzad, which put Silvermoon City, directly in their path of destruction. While the magical barriers held, and the Windrunner sisters slew Scourge forces, the Netherwind house helped to evacuate the families of Silvermoon to the Isle of Quel'danas. Velathria was assigned, by her father, to be the defending mage, should the Scourge break through the outer defenses. She was to buy as much time as possible for the fleeing families.

While the wards were holding, the peace (given the situation) was about to be shattered. Dar'khan Drathir's infamous betrayal of the Sin'dorei, the falling the wards, Sylvannus' conversion to a horrendous Banshee, the Scourge march on Silvermoon proper, all in the mater of (). Velathria fought bravely in the streets and alleyways of Silvermoon, alongside her siblings and father. Slowly though, through sacrifices of her family, she was able to evacuate with her mother, and a few loyal servants. She will neevr forget her father's last words to her.

"Live. Live and grow strong. Don't let a travesty like this eclipse the Sun ever again."

### After the Scourge

After the Scourge destroyed the Sunwell, having slain High King Anasterian as well, Velathria felt a sour twinge in her being. Something was different. Families were broken, lands were destroyed; but this feeling was something far more insidious. It was the addiction. Her people all slowly began to realize their dependency on the limitless magic of the Sunwell, would now be their cripple from ever truly recovering. Suddenly, even under Prince Kael'thas' leadership, the fresh union of the Sin'dorei people in their strife, was already heavily strained. The remaining members of families feuded over fractured mana crystals. The withering began to take root in some families that were not so well off. All this coupled with her mother's shock and reclusively hiding away placed a heavy weight on Velathria's shoulders.

As the people began to reclaim the city proper, and the Scourge began to leave for different lands, Velathria hoped to call on old allies of the Netherwind's. She would become the acting head of house Netherwind, until her mother recovered, using her fathers connections. She quickly discovered how flimsy those connections were. Few, if any, families openly supported her. If they did, it was in meager scraps of mana crystals, barely enough to keep her and her mother form withering. The servants soon abandoned her, or withered themselves. Velathria herself had to obey the last wishes of more than one servant whose loyalty had driven them to withering.

Other families outright either abandoned her, or exploited her. One family head in particular, a lecherous magister whose name was personally stricken from every Silvermoon City registrar by Velathria herself (after her political success), withheld his support until he was provided *gratification*. Constantly Velathria ran into higher noble families that sought to step on the Netherwinds to keep themselves afloat. Quickly Velathria realized her only chance at survival for her house, was to join a growing coalition within Silvermoon City. She sought out to add the Netherwind household to the Dawnfury Accord.

## Personality

Velathria is, at heart, a truly loyal Sin'dorei. Her exterior attitudes tend to shift depending on what is required of her. She can be seen as quite punishing towards those that express true disloyalty. She has been known to forgive the ill guided efforts of the misinformed, though not without some form of punishment. She is often friendly upon initial meeting, but the friendliness is often a façade for her malevolent, measuring presence. She believes that people do not truly act how they are unless under constant strain, or acute duress. Acting as the latter of the two, she will often taunt people around her to discover their true colors. Her appointment to the position of Commander has tempered this behavior, as she now must be more approachable to her forces. Though this has resulted in moments of pent up rage bursting forth towards the unlucky observers.

## Abilities

**Immense Magical Power:** Skilled in both the use of Fel magic, and more traditional Arcane magic, Velathria holds large reserves of magical power. Her tutelage under Falendros Brightoak, who himself was a student of Grand Magister Rommath, opened the gateway to a powerful school of magic; Blood magic. As a competent Blood Mage, Velathria can combine both Fel and Arcane magical sources to further boost her destructive power. Though no where near rivaling other accomplished Blood Mages (e.g. Kael'thas Sunstrider) she has proven her capacity for the school.

**Intricate Political Connections:** From her time as the Dawnfury Representative to the Silvermoon City govermental body, Velathria has learned the path through the webs of Sin'dorei politics. Through her political machinations, she has developed close relationships with several key magisters including: (). These powerful allies have aided her in ensuring smooth operations of the Dawnfury Accord, as well as acquisition of *diverse* forces with which to utilize.

## Relationships

### Velastia Summerbound

Often considered by Velathria to be her one true companion, Velastia Summerbound holds a position near par with Quel'thalas as a whole within Velathria's heart. Betrothed to the Blood Knight, Velathria sees Velastia as the good to her, albeit necessary, evil.

### Heksyllia Netherwind

To call Velathria's relationship with Heksyllia *complicated* would be an understatement. Initially hostile towards the half-bred elf, Velathria soon began to notice a glimmer of Sin'dorei potential in the young woman. Choosing to foster the potential before the person, Velathria pushed her immensely. Often times forcing the budding mage to utilize untapped magical energies from her elven heritage, Velathria would berate the slightest failure. However, as things changed, and one of her students rebelled against the Dawnfury Accord, leading to a massive manhunt, Velathria decided to try a different approach towards Heksyllia. Over time the two grew closer, and closer. Soon Velathria began to se Heksyllia as surrogate daughter, eventually adopting her into the Netherwind House. Since then, Velathria has continued to raise Hekysllia, both as a woman, a Sin'dorei, and a mage, with (what she considers) tough but fair love.

### Velarin Netherwind

During the Scourge Invasion of Quel'thalas, many of Velathria's siblings were killed. The only one to survive, however, was Velarin Netherwind. Due to his physical location in the mountains of Winterspring, he was no where near the conflict, and therefor was safe from the Scourge onslaught. Differing greatly from Velathria, Velarin elected to stay in Winterspring with the Quel'dorei based there. After this act of ideological betrayal, the two have not spoken in over five years.

### Lady Thorania Netherwind

Upon the loss of the majority of her family, Lady Thorania Netherwind became a distant recluse. Shutting herself within her bedchambers, and proceeding to deteriorate health wise. Refusing to speak on most any matter, it fell to Velathria to become the de facto head of House Netherwind. The sudden shift in power, and constant strain of having a mother who refuses to care for one's self has made Velathria bitter towards the former matriarch.