Nelson DeBreton

Name
Professor Nelson Talford DeBreton

Race
Human

Class
Mage of Dalaran

Physical Traits
The Professor is sixty eight years of age. His face has a number of wrinkles and no visable scars, his eyes a bright blue but appear slightly cloudy through age. His hair and beard are long, neatly trimmed and pure white in colour. He is always seen wearing his Dalaran robes along with his favourite hat and his trusty staff.

Occupation
Professor of Archaeological and Enchantment Studies

Kirin Tor Mage of Dalaran

Dalaran Envoy for Sanctum Eternal

Background
Nelson was born in Westfall, brought up by his parents with his two brothers and three sisters. He lived a life of poverty but always knew that there was something better for him out there. Helping his father as a simple farm hand Nelson got frustrated with the tedious work and often resulted in random outbursts of anger. These outbursts mostly lead to unexplained accidents such as frozen cattle or burning barns. It was later understood that Nelson had the ability to control the mystic arcane and was granted a scholarship at the Dalaran University where he studied and lived for the majority of his life.

At the age of twenty nine Nelson was bestowed the honor of becoming a Professor through his immense intellect of enchantment and archaeological studies. He often aided the Kirin Tor on numerous occasions by giving his advice on certain dark artifacts confiscated from the growing number of warlocks and shadow magic users. He was once asked to join the Kirin Tor but refused and chose to continue his own studies in the field.

Several years later Nelson was grieved to learn that his brother who was serving as a footman in the north had been stricken down by a terrible illness and had suffered a fate worse than death. Learning that a terrible plague was sweeping the lands of Lordereon Nelson was summoned to Dalaran by Archmage Antonidas to help discuss the current threat. Nelson then later aided the forces of Dalaran in their attempt to repel the Scourge from invading the city. Unfortunately the undead successfully stole the spellbook of Medivh, killing Antonidas in the process. Fearing the possible outcome of the Scourge holding such a powerful tome Nelson fled the besieged city before its destruction. Although the Kirin Tor never learned of his desertion Nelson never revealed the truth and still lives with the shame.

Instead of aiding the Kirin Tor rebuild Dalaran, Nelson chose to explore the newly founded lands on Kalimdor to further his research.

During his travels in Tanaris, Professor DeBreton received a message from Dalaran seeking his knowledge. The Kirin Tor wanted him to take a team of researchers into the harsh deserts to examine the fabled Caverns of Time. After many days of exciting studying the team was attacked by unknown cultists who pillaged and murdered many of archaeologists. Fleeing with what little of the group remained; Nelson took refuge in some nearby caves but were unfortunately cornered. Feeling that his time was near Nelson bravely stood against the butchers and attempted to resist their assault. His efforts proved little and he was subdued by who was thought to be the cultist leader. Nelson was forced onto his knees and watched fearfully as the cultists green blade was raised ready to strike down and sever the professors head. But, from the distance came a neigh from a magnificent white stallion that held an extraordinary man robed in blue, his face covered by a hooded mask with a slit for two ice blue eyes gazed down upon the scene. He raised his staff and pointed it at the cultist stood above Nelson and blasted the executioner away from the cowering mage. The cultists rallied and surrounded the hooded figure, they began chanting drawing raw energy from the earth swirling a vortex around them all. The figure spread his hands and looked directly at Nelson, made a cry of “Balance!” then slammed the staff into the ground. The tremor that shook the earth was terrifying as a huge shock wave emitted from the blue robed man. Those cultists that were closest to the centre were blasted into oblivion, leaving nothing more but piles of black dust on the golden sand. When the wave passed over Nelson he feared the worst but was instead granted an emotion better than anything he had ever felt before. A feeling of having a purpose, a mission, a quest. What remained of the mysterious hooded character was nothing but a broken staff wedged into glass that was once sand.

Nelson then spent weeks in solitude. His team were dead or missing, his equipment had been destroyed and the steeds the team had used to travel through the desert had been stolen by the surviving cultists. With his supplies running low, Nelson rummaged in his pockets to find his finely crafted Echo Stone, a device he invented to capture sounds and play them back like an echo. He was surprised to find that it held a recording. After activating the stone Nelson learned of a Prophecy made by he supposed the hooded figure. It spoke of children in the city of Stormwind that were under great danger. Knowing that he was the only one who was able to deliver this message Nelson knew that he had to make it back to Azeroth, and to his surprise the white steed that held the Prophet came to his side. Nelson mounted the ethereal horse and was amazed by its speed and power, it galloped across the sands as though it was one with the wind. A portal appeared infront of Nelson, unknowing whether he conjured it himself by mistake or it was the horse they rode through it and were teleported to the Mage District of Stormwind City.

After delivering the message to two nobles, Lord and Lady Withamhall, Nelson began to restart his life. He obtained a job working in a Venture Co office within the city. Dealing with large amounts of money and shady customers Nelson made quite a name for himself with the locals. He became especially friendly with a Mr Danjinn Ren, the Street Boss of the Defias Brotherhood. However his goblin bosses were becoming increasingly pressing, insisting on higher profits or face terrible consequences. Fearing for his safety, Nelson fled the office, stupidly taking over two thousand gold coins with him. Knowing that stealing from Venture Co was an even bigger mistake, Nelson had no choice but to hide. He turned to Mr Ren who granted him sanctuary within the Brotherhood. Since, Nelson has been aiding the Defias with front administration in return for his protection.

Knowing that the life of crime was not the best way to expand Nelsons mind into Science he decided that at the right time he would desert the Defias to their fate. That time came during an epic gang war between the Malavons and the Brotherhood. During the conflict Mr Ren was fatally injured, knowing that he was the only one that could protect Nelson from the Venture Co he decided the time had come to move elsewhere into hiding. However he couldn't go far without money, while the dying crime boss lay bleeding on the Poisoned Daggers dirty floor, Nelson raided the Brotherhoods stash of gold and jewels. However his plan failed and it was soon realised within the Defias that Nelson had betrayed them. Now having two powerful organsiations searching for him Nelson had no choice but to flee Stormwind.

Several weeks later the Defias discovered Nelson hiding in Ironforge, they submitted him to terrible beatings, bullet wounds and finally branded his scalp with the Defias mark. Knowing that the Brotherhood will always find him Nelson decided that it time learn how to defend himself. He returned to Dalaran where he aided the Kirin Tor with their restoration. With the project almost complete the mages were beginning to their plan into action, however more agents were needed elsewhere in the world and with the majority of the Tor required at Dalaran, Nelson accepted the invitation to become a member. He moved back to Stormwind to become a Dalaran envoy for Sanctum Eternal.

With the money he had stolen from the Defias vaults, Nelson built a lab under the Mages District of Stormwind. It was within this lab that Nelson invented some of his finest creations. The largest and probably most dangerous experiment he has ever made was the Chronomaticviewmatrixatron, a device that has the ability to view the past, present and possible future. Another creation was the mechno-organic super computer known as G.I.T. (Gnomish Intel Technobrain). Built with the aid of stolen plans from the Venture Co (which was to be named the Goblin Intel Technobrain ( The goblins had infact stolen the plans from the gnomes so therefore the orginal device was to be called the Superium Huwowzah Intel Technobrain. )).

It is within his lab that the Professor spends most of his time, unlocking the secrets of the universe and answering more personal questions that are much closer to home.

Family History
The DeBretons are simple farmers from Westfall. The youngest sibling of Nelson was Samson DeBreton who became a footman and died during the Scourge onslaught.

Mother: Angelica DeBreton

Father: Kenneth DeBreton

Brother: Matthew DeBreton

Brother: Samson DeBreton (Deseased)

Sister: Sara DeBreton

Sister: Vera DeBreton

Sister: Freda DeBreton

Equipment and Companions
Tempest: The ethereal horse that saved Nelson from the desert of Tanaris. Once belonged to the Prophet before his death the mystic horse chose to aid Nelson deliver the Prophecy to Richeron and Elizabetha Withamhall. Nelson currently does not have the power to summon the steed it comes when it is needed.

Frostbite: Nelsons frostsaber, loyal mount and guardian. Nelson purchased the cat from a market in Ratchet where goblins were selling a number of cubs as food. Unknowing to the goblins Nelson released the cubs back into the wild. Nelson had the cat outfitted with armour providing more protection.

Erik: Nelsons feline familiar. This little silver tabby has the ability to sense untrustworty and dangerous individuals. He will strive to protect and aid Nelson however he can.

Scales: This odd little dragon whelp often follows Nelson from time to time. It is unknown why it has become attached to him and despite Nelsons best efforts he cant get rid of it.

Echo Stone: A device created by Nelson that captures soundwaves and replays them back like an echo. it also has the ability to send sound waves to other stones. After the death of the Prophet Nelson recieved a message on his stone. Nelson has not worked out how he recieved the message for he did not hear it himself or activate the stone.

Jagged Venom: A vicious looking blade that was almost the death of Nelson. It belonged to the cultist leader before he was destroyed by the Prophets sacrifice. It has not yet tasted blood, a trait Nelson chooses to keep saving it for when the time is right. Nelson prefers to use his arcane knowledge or a trusty dagger to ward off his enemies.

Current Status
Aiding the Kirin Tor in Stormwind