GODS, MONSTERS, AND POOR LIFE CHOICES // CHARACTER // VERIFIED DOSSIER

Velessa Vaeltharyn

ALIASES // Velessa (character)

AFFILIATION
possessor of titled imp servants (per Bill of Sale)
STATUS
established
LAST KNOWN LOCATION
Baldur's Gate
FIRST APPEARANCE
Certificate of Authenticity / The Calimus Pactum Velessa's Bill of Sale / The Bill of Sale

ARCHIVE SUMMARY

A drow bladesinger wizard with a mechanical arm and leg. She/Her Ideals- • Freedom. Movement, of body, thought, and spirit, is sacred. Anything that restricts it deserves to be challenged. • Aspiration. I'm going to prove that I'm worthy of a better life. Bonds- I owe my life, and my future, to those who helped me escape the Underdark. I will not abandon others who are trapped as I once was. Flaws- My first instincts are crueler than I wish they were. I must actively choose restraint. Personality Traits- I speak plainly and without ornament. If my words sting it is rarely intentional, but I will not apologize for honesty. Appearance- A short drow woman with muted lavender-gray skin and long white hair worn loose, gathered only by two low ties at her temples. Her left arm and leg are finely crafted silver ressxun prosthetics, elegant rather than concealed. Her movements are deliberate and precise, and her expression often reads as guarded calm. Bio- Velessa Vaeltharyn was born in Menzoberranzan to the Xilraen noble family of ressxun crafters, where survival required vigilance and cruelty. Though having The Gift and being a talented craftelf, she found the constant treachery of Lolth-sworn society exhausting rather than empowering. With the aid of Eilistraee’s followers, she fled the Underdark, losing an arm in the escape and leaving behind everything she knew. Now living on the surface, Velessa works as an artisan and wizard, creating prosthetics and magical tools to grant others the freedom of movement and choice she was denied earlier in life. She strives to be kinder, though it does not come naturally. Favored spells- Syluné's Viper Named in the Certificate of Authenticity as one of the current joint possessors of the Calamus/Calimus Pactum relic; the document records her in lawful physical custody at the time of certification. This batch provides documentary evidence linking her to an infernal relic’s chain of title, but the certificate explicitly disclaims metaphysical sanction or safety. The record strengthens Velessa’s narrative ties to infernal or covenantal objects and implies potential legal and occult interest in her possessions. Source: Certificate of Authenticity listing current possessor names. Named in the in-batch Certificate of Authenticity as one of the present joint possessors of the Calamus/Calimus Pactum; the certificate records her as holding recognized physical custody at the time of certification. The instrument explicitly limits itself to documenting physical title and does not endorse metaphysical use or safety, but this batch strengthens Velessa's documented connection to a notable infernal implement. Documented in this batch as the named transferee in a lawful Bill of Sale by which Nerezza sold claim and ordinary rights of mastery over a listed roster of imp servants (named individually) to Velessa. The bill enumerates specific imps transferred and records the sale as a formal, witnessed lawful transfer, situating Velessa as a possessor of infernal servants in ways that are legally recorded rather than purely occult rumor. The entry provides concrete documentary evidence of Velessa’s possession of named imps and supplies a primary-source legal artifact useful for provenance and bargaining disputes.

APPROVED CONNECTIONS

19 KNOWN RELATIONSHIPS
BENEFACTOR // CURRENTBecka Bitesize

Becka gifted Velessa a Lantanese firearm as a reward and taught her some techniques (helped with healing-channeling through tools); ongoing friendly/business relationship. Becka gifted Velessa a Lantanese firearm and aided her on the Chionthar Princess; represents an ongoing friendly/business patron relationship recorded in session notes.

CO_OWNER // CURRENTCalamus Pactum (storage at the Counting House)

Infernal assessor's Certificate of Authenticity names all five party members as joint legal owners of the Calamus Pactum under infernal law; the quill is subsequently deposited in the Counting House vault.

HOME // CURRENTEomane House / Eomane Manor

Eomane Manor is described as Velessa's family home (the party returned there after the library run).

SIBLING // CURRENTIlmryn Xilraen

Ilmryn is explicitly described as Velessa's sister; they confront one another aboard the Chionthar Princess. (Session 19)

ACQUAINTANCE/DROW-CONTACT // CURRENTJarlaxle Baenre

Jarlaxle recognizes Velessa, questions her ties to Menzoberranzan matron politics, and asks her to keep his sisters away from his theater—indicating prior knowledge and ongoing acquaintance.

GUARDIAN/GUARDIAN-FIGURE // CURRENTKaela Thornmere

After Seris leaves the city, the party (including Velessa) takes Kaela in; earlier Kaela is described as Velessa's adopted daughter/ward with the household. (Sessions 18, 20)

EXPLORER/RETRIEVER // CURRENTLethchauntos's Library (the Lost Library)

Velessa helped explore the Lost Library and ultimately recovered/examined the Nathlum from its shelves.

FELLOW DROW NOBILITY / ACQUAINTANCE // CURRENTMinthara Baenre

Minthara Baenre of House Baenre (Menzoberranzan) conversed with Velessa at the Silvershield ball, cataloguing Velessa's choices — an interaction denoting social/house ties and recognition.

ADOPTIVE-PARENT/GUARDIAN // CURRENTNysene Eomane

Nysene is explicitly referred to as one of Velessa's adopted daughters. (Session 20)

COMPANION // CURRENTQuillbit

Quillbit accompanied the party into Szarr Palace, assisted in the aftermath (held mirror, swung detached prosthetic). Acts as a recurring imp companion.

FAMILIAR/CONTRACTED COMPANION // CURRENTQuillbit

Velessa freed Quillbit from a glass sphere and signed a contract making the imp her familiar.

ADOPTIVE-PARENT/GUARDIAN // CURRENTRussora Eomane

Russora is explicitly referred to as one of Velessa's adopted daughters. (Session 20)

EMPLOYER // CURRENTSaresha Imravel

Saresha hired the group to retrieve the Nathlum, paid them (including later payment) and continued to commission investigative work.

ASSOCIATE/CONTACT // CURRENTSaresha Imravel

Saresha stayed in Waterdeep, pressed a sending stone into Velessa's hand, and warned her about the Thayan Embassy's activities.

RITUAL SUBJECT/GUEST // CURRENTSzarr Palace

Velessa underwent the infernal ritual at Szarr Palace and is bound to Lady Violet by the bargain to escort Violet to the patriar ball.

COMPANION/ALLY // CURRENTSéantal

Repeated companionship and mutual aid; Séantal accompanied Velessa to Szarr Palace ritual and repeatedly negotiated IOUs/favors with her to provide assistance and healing. Velessa sought out Séantal as her trusted companion and repeatedly negotiated future favors with them; they accompany one another and act as teammates. (Sessions 16–20)

SIBLING // CURRENTTalice Xilraen

Talice is explicitly described as Velessa's sister; she appears alongside Ilmryn during the riverboat events. (Session 19)

CRAFTS_FOR // CURRENTVagnfríður

Velessa forges a set of adamantine half-plate for Vagnfríður; Vagnfríður later asks Velessa to inspect a troubling transformation — an ongoing, personal bond combining service and care.

ALLY/COMPANION // CURRENTVagnfríður

Vagnfríður is a core party member and acts alongside Velessa in social and combat situations; they discuss personal medical concerns together.

SESSION APPEARANCES

2026-07-17SESSION 22 // Session 22, I Was Mermaid For ThisFirst identified in this session.