Velore

Name
Velore Darkflame. The Lady Arcane, Captain of Storm Talon.

Physical Traits
A focused woman you would guess to be in her mid-thirties. She looks as if she would not seem out of place in a suit of armour wielding a large sword. Her stature as a Mage is unmistakable though as she is usually dressed in her own hand-crafted Spellfire Robes. She carries herself with the ease of someone who knows her own capabilities and the confidence to stand firm against any threats. Her eyes are cold and unfeeling, and her manner matches.

Race and Class
Human Mage (Level 70)

Guild
The Mercenary Alliance.

Occupation
Captain of Storm Talon, the magical arm of the Mercenary Alliance. The Lady Arcane, an accomplished Mage Trainer whose Apprentices have included Sardul El Akim. Grand Master Tailor. Grand Master Engineer.

Family
Younger sister of Caetlin Darkflame. All other family were killed by the Scourge. Raised in the Stormwind Orphanage.

Background
Velore was orphaned during a Scourge attack. Wandering alone during the battle she was picked up by Alliance soldiers and sent to the Stormwind orphanage. She was unaware her older sister had suvived and was being raised by the dwarven warrior, Thorsvin. Her early life in Stormwind was difficult. She had to survive on her wits, ingenuity and occasionally her fists. During a visit to the Orphanage by a Mage during the charity week, she was taken around by him to see the sights. Surprising the mage with her quick wits and sharp mind, he took her on as his apprentice.

After her apprenticeship ended, Velore had a reputation as an accomplished Mage, if a little more interested in magic than interacting with others. She decided to enroll in the army, partly to improve her skills and partly to get some revenge on the Scourge. During the course of her service she became embroiled, as many did, in the 3rd War. By the time the war was at its height, Velore had an even stronger reputation as an incredible battle-mage and commander of soldiers. Although only holding a military rank of Sergeant-Major, she often led several forces against the Scourge. Her willingness to fight from the front and staunchly hold her lines against overwhelming odds got her noticed.

She was finally moved to the forces serving under Uther Lightbringer. She saw a great deal of battle and was present in Andorhal when Arthas attacked and slew Uther, falling heavily wounded in battle defending the town. Velore even now always makes the pilgrimmage to his tomb during the festival. Many speculate she somehow blames herself for not being able to stop Arthas.

After the third war, she retired from active duty in the army. Turning her full attention to magic, she created her own guild called the Wizards of High Sorcery. The Guild was designed to be for Mages only, to study and learn together for the improvement of the Art. Initially successful, Velore honed the various trials and tests she would later submit other Mages to. After a while though, Velore became concerned that her vision for magic was not shared by others in the Guild who chose "love" and other things to distract them from their studies.

It was around this time that Velore was approached by Sardul El Akim, a wealthy businessman and dabbler in magic. Having heard of her military record, he brought her news that her elder sister Caetlin had also survived the Scourge attack. Caetlin had since left The Mercenary Alliance but Sardul wanted Velore to join his Guild as a Captain. Velore accepted on the condition that Sardul learnt magic properly and became a respected mage. He has since proven to be her most accomplished student and a powerful fire wizard in his own right. As a Captain for the Guild, she has the reputation of being the most harsh and uncaring. Few realise she has had extensive experience of leading in battle, or her life before the Guild. She doesn't tend to make friends easily, nor make any special effort to learn a recruits name until they have proven their worth to her.

Velore and Caetlin had only a brief meeting where Velore, having had no family for so long, was too distant and lonely to allow herself to feel joy at meeting her sister again. The two parted amicably.

Family Background
Little is known of the Darkflame family. Velore was too young to remember a great deal about them. Caetlin is known to have said they were a very pious family and keen that Caetlin followed the path of a Paladin. Whether the family had any such aspirations for Velore is unknown, although any suggestion of Velore choosing the path of a Paladin would probably get her to laugh out loud!

Criminal Record
None

Personal Notes
Unfriendly, abrasive, aloof, uncaring. All seem to sum up Velore. There is certainly more to her, but until you have fought beside her you would not realise it.

Current Status
Active.