Vallis Valanthar

Alaphon Vallis Valanthar (a.k.a. Val)

Description

Vallis Valanthar is a distinguished and elderly War Wizard who has transitioned from a life of arcane service to one of scholarship and writing. Her silver-streaked auburn hair is often braided elegantly, complementing her piercing azure eyes that seem to carry the weight of history itself. She wears practical yet finely crafted robes of deep violet, subtly embroidered with silver runes—a subtle nod to her former rank within the War Wizards. Her posture and movements exude quiet dignity and an aura of wisdom earned through years of service.

Personality

Vallis is known for her sharp intellect, eloquence, and unwavering dedication to truth and knowledge. She approaches challenges with a calm and measured demeanor, often interjecting warmth and humor to disarm tension. Though retired from active service, her mastery of magic remains formidable, and she remains a trusted advisor on matters of history and the arcane. Vallis has a soft spot for those who show genuine curiosity or determination, though she has little patience for arrogance or those who twist history for personal gain.

Current Location

Waymoot

Ethnicity

Cormyrean

Year of Birth

1405 DR 84 Years old

Birthplace

Dhedluk

Belief/Deity

Lathander

Aligned Organization

War Wizards

Appears in...

• A History of the Forest Lands

War Wizard Alarphon

Medium Humanoid, War Wizard, Any

Armor Class 15 (18 with Mage Armour)

Hit Points 180

Speed

STR

14
( +2 )

DEX

16
( +3 )

CON

14
( +2 )

INT

20
( +5 )

WIS

16
( +3 )

CHA

10
( +0 )

Saving Throws CON +8, INT +11

Skills

Arcana +5, History +5, Investigation +5

Senses

Passive Perception 11

Languages Common

Challenge Rating 28

Proficiency Bonus +8

Description

Alarphons are an internal police force, keeping an eye on the War Wizards themselves and always on the lookout for signs of treason or treachery.

Spellcasting. The alarphon is a 12th-level spellcaster. Their spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 19, +11 to hit with spell attacks). They have the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, friends, prestidigitation, ray of frost, shocking grasp, true strike. 1st level (4 slots): charm person, mage armor, magic missile, shield. 2nd level (3 slots): detect thoughts, hold person, zone of truth, suggestion. 3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, dispel magic, haste. 4th level (3 slots): greater invisibility. 5th level (2 slots): dominate person. 6th level (1 slot): mental prison.

War Magic. When the war wizard uses their action to cast a cantrip or 1st-level spell, they can make a melee weapon attack as a bonus action.

Actions

Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 f t., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6+3) piercing damage. Mind Siphon (Recharge 5-6). The alarphon targets a creature it can see within 60 feet of it. The creature must succeed on a DC 19 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 52 (8d12) psychic damage and the alarphon discerns the target’s surface emotions and thoughts. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage and the alarphon discerns the target’s general emotional state, but not their thoughts.

Reactions

Arcane Deflection. When the war wizard is hit by an attack or fails a saving throw, they may use their reaction to gain a +2 bonus to their AC against that attack or a +4 bonus to that saving throw