Phaelarn
| Biological | |
| Full name: | Phaelarn Vrinn |
|---|---|
| Born: | unknown |
| Birthplace: | Zhanduril, Crystal Dimension |
| Sex: | male |
| Race: | Dark Elf |
| Hair: | White |
| Eyes: | Red |
| Height: | 5'4" |
| Weight: | 113 lbs |
| Personal | |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Family/Relationships: | {{{family}}} |
| Religion: | Sindrai'el Worship |
| Title: | Master of Veld'Z'ress |
| Nicknames: | The Lucky Blade |
| Hobbies: | Gambling |
| Known skills: | Arcane Drow magic, stealth, photographic memory |
| Favorite color: | Purple |
| Inspiration: | The almighty or'a |
| Motto: | "Chaos is profit." |
One of the most (in?)famous Drow males in all of Zhanduril, the notorious mercenary leader Phaelarn Vrinn (known simply as "Phaelarn") is a maverick as mysterious as he is colorful. No one knows just where the charismatic male came from, not even Lady Ambika. All that is known is that in his youth, he was the sole survivor of the fall of his house ("Vrinn" is a surname, and not the name of any Zhanduran noble house that has ever existed). He was at the top of his class at both Melee-Magthere and Sorcere, and at one point he even briefly served as a Master at the former school, something unheard of for a "houseless rogue" such as he. However, what Phaelarn is best known for is his founding of the Veld'Z'ress mercenary band. Agents of any number of houses, including House Everhate, made overtures to him during his tenure as a Master of Melee-Magthere. However, Phaelarn always exhibited a wide independent streak, and relished his freedom far too much to put himself in thrall to another Matron Mother. Instead, he decided to make himself a force to be reckoned with. He'd long had a tidy sideline contracting out his best and brightest students to various merchant bands as guards and hatchetmen. As he became known as a go to man for hiring fighters, Phaelarn formalized the arrangement, inviting a select number of his best men to join the fledgling group. Some refused, fearful of their Matron Mothers discovering their extracurricular activities, but most--particularly nobles from the minor houses--saw the profit to be made and signed on.
In time, Phaelarn's band grew, and became known as a haven for houseless and common males alike, as all he cared about was skill and cunning. He made a fortune by making himself and his men indispensible to the rich and powerful, both inside and outside of Zhanduril. As his profile grew, he incured the wrath of the city's powerful Ara'yathrin, who insisted the group's existence went against the Way of Sindrai'el. However, the wily and handsome Phaelarn wisely curried favor with Lady Ambika herself, in the streets and in the bedroom, thus securing his position.
Unlike many Drow, Phaelarn is not particularly hostile to the non-Drow world, though he shares the typical superiority complex of his people. He simply feels that most Drow are far too short-sighted. He is a cosmopolitan male who feels that knowledge and relations with the surface (as well as the Lower Underground) can only serve to fatten his pockets, and as such he has agents, allies, lovers--you name it--in most of the known Web.
One would think that a Drow male as atypical as Phaelarn would naturally gravitate toward the worship of Vhaeraun. However, unlike most Drow males, Phaelarn is genuinely fond of the Spider Queen. He thrives in chaos, always managing to come out on top.
