Lord Elias Verran

Race: Human
Class: Warlock (Great Old One) / Noble
Alignment: Lawful Neutral (appears Lawful Good)
Gender: Male
Age: 47 years
Faction: Lords’ Alliance (Council Member) / Cult of the Dragon (Secretly Aligned)
Titles: Lord of Verran Keep, Voice of the Forgotten Depths, Keeper of the Obsidian Sigil.

Height: 6’0” (183 cm)
Build: Lean but imposing, with an air of mystery and refinement.
Hair: Dark brown, streaked with silver, meticulously styled.
Eyes: Piercing blue that shimmer faintly in dim light, hinting at eldritch influence.
Skin: Pale and smooth, but unnaturally cold to the touch.
Clothing: Always impeccably dressed in tailored black and navy suits lined with silver embroidery. Carries a cane topped with an obsidian sphere, which doubles as an arcane focus.
Aura: Subtle but unnerving, evoking a sense of unease and fascination.

Traits:
- Charismatic and calculating, with a reputation for fairness and intellect.
- Secretly ruthless, manipulative, and willing to sacrifice others for power.
- Speaks in a calm, measured tone, rarely betraying emotion.
Ideal: Knowledge and power must be pursued without fear—control is survival.
Bond: Bound to his eldritch patron and the Cult of the Dragon, working to fulfil their secret goals.
Flaw: Haunted by visions from his patron, pushing him toward darker paths.

Economic Control - Influences trade routes and tariffs to subtly favour cult-aligned merchants while weakening rivals’ financial power.
Divide and Conquer - Exploits rivalries between noble houses and factions, positioning himself as a mediator to earn trust.
Blackmail and Secrets - Uses blackmail gathered through spies and magical means to keep political opponents compliant.
Altruistic Facade - Maintains a public image of benevolence by funding charities and rebuilding efforts while funnelling resources to cult operations.
Proxy Alliances - Cultivates alliances through intermediaries to avoid direct suspicion, maintaining plausible deniability.
Subtle Sabotage - Undermines opponents’ plans through misinformation and calculated delays, ensuring cult-aligned initiatives progress unchallenged.
Arcane Influence - Uses charm spells and illusions during negotiations to subtly sway decisions and opinions.

Ancient Relics and Lore - Enthusiastic about forbidden knowledge and lost civilisations.
Diplomacy and Politics - Wields words like weapons, carefully navigating court intrigue.
Trade and Economy - Promotes prosperity and stability while quietly directing wealth to the cult.
Mystical Theories - Fascinated by eldritch energies, planar rifts, and arcane anomalies.
Philosophy and Morality - Enjoys intellectual debates, often skewing toward moral ambiguity.

His Patron - Conceals the true source of his power, attributing abilities to disciplined study.
Cult Ties - Masks his allegiance by framing actions as political necessities.
Visions and Dreams - Deflects inquiries into his nightmares and cryptic prophecies.
Family History - Avoids discussing his father’s fall from grace and suspected cult ties.

Believes in Control - Views chaos and disorder as weaknesses to be exploited.
Distrusts Adventurers - Considers them reckless and disruptive, though he hires them when needed.
Respects Scholars and Mages - Values intelligence and arcane power but fears rivals.
Disdain for Commoners - Regards them as pawns, useful but expendable.

Morning Routine - Studies ancient tomes and communes with his patron during meditation.
Daytime Tasks - Attends council meetings, forges alliances, and conducts trade negotiations.
Evenings - Hosts exclusive salons for nobles, scholars, and occult enthusiasts.
Night-time Ritual - Performs private rituals to strengthen his bond with his patron and seek visions.

Parents: Father disgraced and exiled for illegal dealings; mother passed under mysterious circumstances.
Siblings: None publicly known.
Close Allies: Appears loyal to Lady Laeral Silverhand but quietly undermines her authority. Secret ally of Lady Sylwen Viridia, sharing cult ambitions.
Romantic Prospects:
- Past Relationships: Manipulative romances often used to secure power and influence.
- Future Considerations: Seeks partners who can strengthen his position or further his goals.
- Fears: Genuine connections exposing vulnerabilities.

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