Kasimir Velikov

**Kasimir Velikov** is a character in the *Forgotten Realms Campaign* of Nat19. He is a dusk elf wizard from Barovia. As an NPC, he is portrayed by *Aaron Robert Parnell*.

 Personality

## History

Centuries ago, Kasimir's sister Patrina was killed to prevent her from becoming a consort to Strahd.

For centuries, Kasimir was plagued by dreams of his sister's death. His desire to resurrect her pointed him to the Amber Temple.

## Role in Plot

Kasimir was the subject of one of Madam Eva's Tarokka readings for the Curse of Strahd Party. They were to meet with a dusk elf among the Vistani, and if they gave him their aid he would in turn give them his.

When the Curse of Strahd Party arrived at the Vistani Camp, Ashley saw a dusk elf watching them entered. She suspected he could be the one they were looking for, and approached him. After summoning the other members of her party, the elf introduced himself as Kasimir Velikov, and told them of the dreams that had been plaguing him, and his desire to go to the Amber Temple. He told them it was a dangerous place, and that they should be prepared before entering.

Agreeing to take some more time before going to the Amber Temple, they put that mission aside for a time. However, they eventually contacted Kasimir via a Sending Stone he'd given them, and told him they were ready.

Once together, the hiked up Mount Ghakis and reached the Amber Temple. They fought barbarians, flaming skulls, amber golems, and more, until they reached a room filled with vampire spawn. Hadrick was killed by these vampire spawn, however, Kasimir had found was he was looking for. He touched one of the amber sarcophagi and received its Dark Gift. He explained to the Curse of Strahd Party that the gift he just took was the power to revive the dead. Devin took this gift as well and used it to revive Hadrick.

Kasimir continued to join the party on their adventures, offering his aid wherever he could in return for them helping him. Eventually, the party made its way to the crypts of Castle Ravenloft and found his sister's crypt. Kasimir used his Dark Gift to revive her, and the two shared a happy reunion.

Kasimir and Patrina both attended the dinner party thrown by Strahd von Zarovich, but when it was over and the Curse of Strahd Party returned to the crypts, Kasimir joined them while Patrina stayed in the dining room. Later in the night, when Ireena had escaped from Strahd's clutches and he came to collect her, Hadrick and Ashley rushed to destroy the vampire lord's coffin, but found Patrina waiting there for them. Under Strahd's influence, Patrina used a Wall of Force spell to block their access to the coffin.

Patrina aided Strahd in fighting the Curse of Strahd Party, before Kasimir ultimately killed her once more to save his friends and all of Barovia.

Once Strahd was defeated, Kasimir, Jolyne, and Graiar took Patrina's body to the Abbey of Saint Markovia to be revived by The Abbot. He, now delighted with the return of the sun to the land, agreed to revive her. Kasimir and Patrina were reunited once again, Strahd's influence over her now seemingly gone.

## Relationships & Affiliations

### The Curse of Strahd Party

Kasimir has traveled with the Curse of Strahd Party and been with them through much of their adventures in Barovia. During this time, they've come to consider each other close friends and allies.

### Patrina Velikovna

Patrina is Kasimir's sister whom he cares dearly for. He risked his life on multiple occasions to bring her back to life.