Horrified, Velen attempted to warn Archimonde and Kil'jaeden but they didn't believe him and thought it was only a delusion. Genn continues to insist that they and he need more than faith. Dolphin's Leap (Valkur) Litaar Manor (see: Jherek Wolf's-get, Please head over to https://wowpedia.fandom.com for more accurate and up-to-date game information. Velen, unlike Archimonde and Kil'jaeden, had the gift of "Sight", and was granted a vision by the naaru K'ure of the truth of Sargeras' plot. [5], The original city of Vaelen was founded as a trade city in the 1234 DR.[1][6][13] It remained in human hands for well over a millennium, but was taken over by a band of were-creatures led by a noble wererat in the Year of the Dun Dragon, 245 DR. Instead, he sent for Durotan, who captured Velen and his entourage. [17] After millennia of flight, Velen and his people were finally able to evade the Legion settled on a world they named Draenor. After SI:7 reports indicated that Warchief Sylvanas Windrunner had endorsed the campaign to conquer Silithus and monopolize Azerite, Velen and Tyrande traveled from Kalimdor to Stormwind to strategize with Anduin and Genn Greymane. In the computer card game Hearthstone, Velen is a 7/7 legendary card for the Priest deck. Empires of the Sands[1] Lands of Intrigue Shortly after the Shattering, Velen traveled to Darnassus to meet with the other leaders of the Alliance. While Velen and other Alliance leaders were at Stormwind City aiding in the planning for the upcoming war, the Horde, having intended to divert the Alliance all along, attacked Ashenvale. 1993-2023 Wizards of the Coast LLC, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Mountains in the Lands of Intrigue Forgotten Realms Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Lands of Intrigue in particular provides a map of the city and also discusses the major sites in the city. Whether or not anything came of that is ultimately up to you as a DM, but having the rich be separated from the lower classes by differences in height is not unheard of in European cities (the Buda of Budapest being an example of this). [36] Velen later oversaw the trial of Matis the Cruel and sentenced him to execution. Velen tried to explain the true purpose of Oshu'gun to the Frostwolves but Durotan and his chief shaman, Drek'Thar, grew angered by what they perceived as blasphemy. Karabor, Shadowmoon Valley Velen had become isolated from the rest of Tethyr due to the founding of Muranndin which cut off their land-based routes of travel to the larger kingdom. Most recently, Velen used the heart of the naaru M'uru to sanctify the blood elves' tainted Sunwell, transforming the sacred fount into a source of holy and arcane energies. [46], Velen, alongside the other Alliance leaders, received a letter from Xuen inviting them to the trial of Garrosh Hellscream and traveled to the Temple of the White Tiger, where Anduin joined him. [8], In 1424 DR they declared their independence from the Tethyr and became an autonomous duchy. Umberlee Over Velen : r/Forgotten_Realms - Reddit And the fate not only of Azeroth, but of all worlds, hangs in the balance. Velen had traveled with the Army of the Light to the Arinor Gardens to search for the Crest of Knowledge, Kil'jaeden's piece of the Crown of the Triumvirate, prompting Turalyon and an adventurer to go and try to save them before it was too late. Concerned, Velen sent a courier to Ner'zhul, asking for a reason behind the attacks, and requesting a meeting in the shadow of Oshu'gun. When the young prince reassured Velen of his choice, the Prophet offered to take Anduin under his wing for a time and noted that he has a great destiny ahead of him within the Light.[41]. Due to the Horde retiring the position of Warchief in favor of a council-style leadership, Velen found himself questioning if the new path the Horde walked would be of peace or war. Velen After King Anduin took responsibility for the military failure, Velen comforted his former student by saying older heads than his had not expected this turn of events, but seemed deeply concerned despite his assurances. Velen reveals that before the coming of the Legion he had a son, and when his son was born a vision had come to him of this day, in which he wept as he held a dying eredar in his arms; only now did he realize that Rakeesh was, in fact, his son, another example of Kil'jaeden's "creative" punishments. The Alliance leaders coordinated with each other to accommodate as many refugees as possible and to reinforce the Ashenvale warfront. You could even probably take inspiration from the Ghosts of Saltmarsh adventure and pull material from that adventure and apply it to Velen. Umberlee over Velen : r/Forgotten_Realms - Reddit Race(s) His Holy Smite ability will be randomly cast on a raid member. Twenty-five thousand years ago, the world of Argus was shaped into a paradise by the eredar race who called it home. The orcs, however, had killed the courier, and Ner'zhul did not wish to attend the meeting himself. Thus it was that Nobundo journeyed with the draenei to the world of Azeroth. [19] When Archimonde's piece, the [Sigil of Awakening], was secured, Velen contemplated on how Archimonde was disdainful of the Crown because alone his piece gave him little power, and if he had anticipated its use to them he surely would have destroyed it long ago. Velen formed a deep friendship and affection with both Kil'jaeden and Archimonde. Forgotten Realms Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Velen dismissed the assumption and declared the draenei's allegiance to helping the Alliance, stating that they would remain on Azeroth for so long as they were needed. It was not the Light that whispered to him, but the Wind. Karabor, Shadowmoon Valley. [6], This duchy contained the counties of Firedrake, Fyraven, and Greenshores. To the surprise of the heroes, Velen kneels down and cradles the head of the eredar to his chest as he dies. Velen rejoiced to realize that his vision was coming to pass. Velen with Moira Thaurissan and Alonsus Faol in Dalaran. Unnamed (father; deceased)Kil'jaeden (brother and formerly fellow eredar triumviri and best friend, now arch-nemesis), Archimonde (brother and formerly fellow eredar triumviri and best friend, now arch-nemesis), Velen (Warlords) (duplicated past) Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found., Rakeesh (Son, deceased)Unnamed Father The Gathering ended in tragedy however, and Velen went to council Anduin in his despair. The people living there, however, did not seem much bothered by this. As they settled onto their new homeworld, the draenei came into contact with the orcish clans, and began to trade with them; the relations with the orcs were cordial but aloof and businesslike. Velen discovers the truth behind Sargeras' words using the Ata'mal crystal. O'ros is the last of this line, and the true purpose of the Legion's invasion of the Exodar was to destroy O'ros before the core could be unlocked. Velen Two of the eredar's triumvirate of leaders, Archimonde and Kil'jaeden, along with two-thirds of the eredar population, took the offer. Although it was mentioned that Velen stood ready to return to Azuremyst "if need be", the Horde appeared obsessed with their march to Darnassus, and the draenei were not apparently immediately threatened. This isnt a problem in the summer months but in the winter months (when ice makes travel difficult) the city is left to fend for itself. More Connected Realms Coming on August 27th for NA Servers Later on, Velen returned to the draenei to spur their efforts in healing Azeroth while Anduin went to Darnassus to check on the night elves' progress. He was carried to safety at Lion's Landing and is under emergency care. [4] [6] After entering the Vault of Lights, gather up in the middle, go slowly to upstairs by killing the Shields of Velen. [30][31], Together, they uncovered a conspiracy involving the Sunfury, the Venture Company, and their traitorous agents, Engineer "Spark" Overgrind[32][33] and Sironas. To begin with, 'draenei' is not our true name. Initially this created tension with Tethyr, but over time relations between the two realms were re-established and they considered one another as allies. Velen attends the funeral of Varian Wrynn, who he considered a good friend. Approximately 64 of the connected realm groups population is Horde, while the other belong to the Alliance. WebMain Street. Nevertheless, he was treated as an honored guest. Known by his people as the Prophet, he has been granted the gift of the Sight, and aided by the Light rejected offers of dark power from Sargeras and has guided his people as they fled from, and later fought against, the Burning Legion and their former eredar brethren. [3][14], The confusing nomenclature of Old Vaelen and its namesake city Vaelan was outlined and clarified by the Waterdhavian scribe Loducious the Laughing.[4]. [15] During the third invasion of the Burning Legion, Velen led the defense of the Exodar from a Legion attack led by his own son High General Rakeesh. Durpari humans, Goblins[1] United States, Normal, United States, America/New_York. This section contains information that is, Seat of the Triumvirate: The Crest of Knowledge, Antorus, the Burning Throne: The Heart of Argus, The subject of this section did not make it out of the, Cathedral of Eternal Night: Altar of the Aegis. His agents had managed to locate Draenor, and reported back to him both the conditions the draenei lived in and the people that lived on their world. [5], After Deathwing's defeat, Velen still kept Anduin under his tutelage, teaching him something new almost every single day. Following the defeat of Argus' corrupted world-soul and the containment of Sargeras, apparently ending the Legion and the Burning Crusade forever, Velen returned to Azeroth with his reunited people, offering his counsel to King Anduin Wrynn and the Alliance in the conflicts to come, and noting that perhaps it was time for each one of them to forge their own fate. When King Varian Wrynn finally arrived at the summit with his son and started his disparagement of Genn Greymane, Velen was seen to have taken a sudden interest in Anduin. Even still I thought Id take the time to go through and examine the city. What would come next Velen couldn't say, but he would not wait for visions to guide him. Mana "Yes, I am the cautious one, and sometimes my caution has saved us as much as your decisiveness. Velen had heard the philosophy of the shaman before, but Nobundo revealed new truths. Duke/Duchess Even Malfurion wished to seek his opinion about the troubling matters of the Highborne murders. [2], Cape Velen encompassed the Dragon's Neck Peninsula, which was also called the Velen Peninsula or the Tethyr Peninsula. One day, the peace of the eredar was shattered. All with official Dungeons & Dragons digital content! spelling Nobundo listened eagerly and learned all he could. RuinsFormerly: Settlement Afterwards, Velen killed his old friend with a burst of holy magic. Like his fellow Broken, Nobundo had lost contact with the Light, and so he ventured far into the deserts of Outland to meditate and pray for guidance. As of 1479 DR, it was the last remaining glory of Durpar, and its capital. This map features in the Sword Coast Adventurers Guide, which describes the locations on the map in greater detail. [53] Later, Velen and Genn have a discussion in Stormwind Keep. K'ure appeared before him, reassured Velen that his plight had been heard, and instructed him to gather up his followers and go to the highest mountain on Argus, during the longest day of the year. Geography[2][3][4] Velen told him that the pain would not go away and might increase with age. I remade the old city map of Velen of the forgotten realms At this time, Grand Artificer Romuul arrived and told Velen that the Vindicaar was ready for its trip to Argus. [1], By 1479DR, goblins were part of the armies and population of Vaelan. Level You should bring members who can AoE, and if possible, a Paladin to AoE tank the adds (they don't hit hard). Im sure you could draw similarities across alot of things if your looking for it. While the draenei established themselves and built the city of Shattrath as their capital, Velen set up his own private refuge at the Temple of Karabor, on the eastern edge of the lands of the Shadowmoon Clan. In the last moments of Kil'jaeden's life, Velen realized he had to let go of the past not only for his own sake but for Rakeesh's memory as well. While the draenei established themselves and built the city of Shattrath as their capital, Velen set up his own private refuge at the Temple of Karabor, on the eastern edge of the lands of the Shadowmoon Clan. In return, the eredar would serve him as his perfect spellcasters, spreading his universal union with every world they touched. The Legion chased the exiles, or "draenei" ("Exiled Ones") as they had come to be known, across the universe for thousands of years. Those realms are: Velen is a connected realm, so the leaderboard for progression raiding guilds for this server will include guilds across all of the realms it is connected to, as guilds on connected realms are cross-realm. The rest of Tethyr rest of the country respects and admires the spirit of the Veleans however. Volos Guide to Baldurs Gate 2 also has a section on the city but it is surprisingly useless. When the heroes refuse, Velen even turns against the adventurer, attempting to stop them by force, but ultimately Rakeesh is defeated. One day, the peace of the eredar was shattered. In return, they would serve Sargeras as his perfect spellcasters, spreading his universal union with every world they touched. I have seen it in visions, a prophecy yet untold. 8 out of 10 of these guilds did not complete Cutting Edge for Nyalotha, so there is definitely room to be a competitive progression raiding guild on this connected realm group. This section concerns content exclusive to Warlords of Draenor. With the civil war however the nations forces were stretched thin and Velen effectively became an independent state. He starts the following quests: See List of the Exodar NPCs and List of Bloodmyst Isle NPCs. Status Velen's appearance before Cataclysm. Velen's abilities are not particularly potent, even after the step up to Cataclysm level difficulty. By 1370 DR signs were present that it may be changing. Velen also met Turalyon, High Exarch of the Army of the Light, at last. Necessary cookies can be opted out through your browser settings. Inspired by tales of the heroic Alliance that stood against the might of the Burning Legion, the Draenei have come to enlist their aid in their continued resistance to the Burning Crusade.[27]. When he judged the time was right, he departed the desert determined to use this knowledge to help the draenei race. One of Velen's quotes - "Not all who wander are lost" - is taken from J.R.R. Enraged, Velen declared his intent to fight alongside Azeroth's champions against Kil'jaeden and end his crusade. [49] Afterward, he tells Illidan to enter the Cathedral of Eternal Night and secure the [Aegis of Aggramar] while he and Khadgar enter the Tomb of Sargeras itself. As of 1479DR, it was the last remaining glory of Durpar, and its capital. Velen is a connected realm. Items from the Lands of Intrigue. Type When Khadgar's teleport brought them to Azsuna, they saw Argus in the sky above them. [52], Since an Alliance hero found King Varian's lost compass on the Broken Shore and returned it to the newly-crowned King Anduin, Anduin has not been eating or sleeping. This wiki contains inaccurate and out-of-date information. By 1479 DR however it was back down to a population of around 16,000. History In answer, Velen showed him a vision of a world destroyed by the Burning Legion, and explained that despite the devastation wrought by Deathwing, finding a way to defeat the Burning Legion was of even greater importance. Their dinner discussions spoke much of the orcish heritage and of the prophecy relating to the Doomhammer, which Orgrim would receive upon the death of his father the prophecy of how, after bringing salvation then doom in the hands of the last of the Doomhammer line, it would pass into the hands of one of non-Blackrock lineage, who would wield it and lead the orcs to salvation. Only one of the healthy draenei did not shun the Broken: the wise and perceptive Velen. Velen, unlike Archimonde and Kil'jaeden, had the gift of "Sight", and was granted a vision by the naaru K'ure of the truth of Sargeras' plot. Most Durpari resented this.[1]. We use necessary cookies to allow our site to function correctly and collect anonymous session data. [55] At Wrynnfall in front of the Tomb of Sargeras, Genn shows Velen the site of Varian's death, and Velen comments that Anduin does not know the Legion like they do. However, most draenei refugees greeted the sight of a Broken with skepticism and outright prejudice. The draenei champion walks among us. Its population even swelled from 13,000 in 1357 DR to 20,000 by 1370 DR (with 35, 000 in the peak season). We disagreed with others in our world. Duchy Its said that crewmen of all types and levels of experience could be hired in the city and that the city was often used as a drop-off point for sailors rescued from shipwrecks, ransomed pirate captives, and other crewmen who had lost their jobs. Benek - Blackbough - Boatmaker's Hut. Roads on Cape Velen Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. Before he could die Kruul overloaded himself with power to self-destruct and kill his opponents along with him, but Velen saved Kor'vas and the adventurer. A local council ruled the city proper. Settlements on Cape Velen The newly-established Horde, now directed by Ner'zhul's apprentice, Gul'dan - who had become Kil'jaeden's pupil in the art of the warlock - began to assault and destroy draenei settlements to appease their new master. Velen is present during Balnazzar's attack on Netherlight Temple and the arrival of Lothraxion of the long-prophesied Army of the Light. Region [61] Returning to Eredath was hard on Velen, who remembered the day he fled and had to deal with the ghosts of eredar who died that day. Accordingly he took Nobundo with him when he and his fellow refugees took possession of the naaru satellite structure Exodar from the blood elves. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. To defeat the Plague of Undeath and necropolises, members of the Church of the Holy Light traveled to Shattrath and created an artifact of the Naaru's Light. [2][5] Most of the settled land was on the coast; the interior of the peninsula was forested and connected to the Forest of Tethir to the east. King Varian, while tending to his son, summoned Velen to Lion's Landing to help his son. This section concerns content exclusive to the Warcraft novels or short stories. From then on, Kil'jaeden vowed to hunt down Velen and his followers and slaughter them, even if it took a thousand years.[2]. Once they reunited, Velen revealed that his old friend Talgath was the leader of the Legion's presence on Eredath and aimed to take the Crest of Knowledge beyond their reach. It is often the first city to be attacked during a "For the Horde!" Society A version of Velen from an alternate-timeline works with Alliance players in Shadowmoon Valley shortly after they arrive in Draenor. He also managed with the aid of the Conclave to bring the void god Saraka the Lighteater back to the Light as the naaru Saa'ra. [1], The Tower District, Vaelan's central district, held over 100 slender white-plastered towers full of balconies, galleries and promenades; they were home to the city's nobility. Principality of the Corsairs' Sea, Tethyr The orcs, however, had killed the courier, and Ner'zhul did not wish to attend the meeting himself. However, when he looked upon his colleagues' faces, Thal'kiel didn't see the approval he expected.

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