Etherio-Valashtarath

> I know won't be able to promise anything. This land seems to bring the worst out of people. But know that if things do go south, the least I can do is assure you that it won't turn into another scene of crime.
>
> - Vash to Mynah Tarragon

## Appearance

The young man with silvery-white hair introduces themselves as **Etherio-Valashtarath**, though he would prefer to be called Vash. He said that his unusual introduction is a tradition from where he was raised, a place called Adar.

Towering over the others at 6 ft, he has compact muscles under set of black armor, leather pants, and boots which contrasts his pale skin. In his getup, he walks with a stiff demeanor of a guard, preferring to usher others to safety while keeping his distance from adversaries.

Vash typically keeps his long, silky, back-length hair loose. Others testifies that it shines a little under the moonlight. When he ties up his hair, one can see a hint of a black ink tattoo on the back of his neck. His eyes permanently shine with a white ring light around them, and they usually dart to the side as he speaks as if seeking approval from someone who is not there.

He wears a simple metallic necklace around his neck, two triangular black earrings hang from his ears, and a black ear cuff earing around the shell of his right ear. His voice has a dream-like quality to it, in the sense that one would feel as if listening to him in their dream instead of their waking hours.

He carries a shield with him that bears the image of mountains, two crescent moons, and eight stars coloured in yellow - a symbol of the City Guard of Waterdeep. Other things that are on his person are a backpack with visible makeshift climbing tools strapped to the side, and a couple of weapons such as a longsword, javelins, and a dagger.

## Personality

**Valashtarath (Vash):** Vash is usually tactical, quiet, and somewhat thoughtful. sometimes brash, resorting to police-like methods to interrogate others. He would prefer to face things head on, especially if there are no more ways around a problem. He admits that he is not good at talking with nobles and prefers to not do it, letting others to take over should diplomacy is needed. When Vash is himself, the color of his eyes remained silver with a white ring around it.

**Etherio:** In contrast to Vash, Etherio is a gloat, perhaps a narcissist. and since he knows what makes Vash tick, he manipulates this to his advantage. He knows Vash inside and out and is proud of this fact like a protective mother of sorts. He is fond of chocolates, claiming that it is a rare delicacy in Adar where he comes from. When Vash is Etherio, the color of his eyes changes to electric blue.

Both of these personalities interchange a little more frequently when Vash's life is threatened. Though there are instances where Vash could willingly "switch places" with Etherio (as seen from his interaction with Jesse), though it is a rare occasion. The only person who has seen Etherio in full form besides Jesse would be Soyeon during her bouts of madness.

## History

* He and Mjrn knows one another as he keeps the environment around her shop *Mr. Candy* safe from shady thugs.

## Curse of Strahd

* Vash once goes down to the bar in Blue Water Inn and orders a mug of hot cocoa. He said that it is better to not question why. <span class="spoilerblur">The entity inside him, Etherio, is fond of chocolates. He demands it as a bargaining chip between him and Jesse as a form of information exchange about Vash's secrets.</span>
* He first revealed himself as a Kalashtar to Edward, his mentor, and later to Jesse during a talk while waiting for Mynah to return from Castle Ravenloft outside of the gates of Barovia. Vash admits that Jesse, though who was not the first person who he told about Etherio, was the first person who did not run away screaming bloody murder.

## Trivia

* There is still no confirmation as to why he is in Barovia.
* It is implied from the relationship between Jesse and Vash that Vash has gotten enough "experience points". But that's a question that will remain up in the air.
* Vash admitted once that he couldn't keep his own shirt on for a long time, and keeps on taking them off.
* Vash's character was inspired by Dream from The Sandman and Venom from Venom.