![[Valerian.webp]] # Valerian Fairwind _Human Rebel Leader | [[Storm of Alagondar]] | [[Neverwinter]]_ ## Summary A charismatic pirate from a highborn background who despises [[Dagult Neverember]]. [[Petra]] spent the night with him after meeting at the [[Crimson Kraken]] tavern, then followed him and his sister [[Isadora Fairwind]] to the [[Sunken Gardens]], where they used an Infernal phrase to reveal a secret passage to the resistance's primary safehouse. %% ## Now _placeholder_ ## Appearance Ruggedly handsome with a distinctive cheek scar and stormy blue eyes. Wears elegant but weathered clothing and a raven's skull pendant; runs his fingers along the scar when deep in thought. ## Personality Master of duality — charming and witty yet chillingly ruthless. An erudite pirate with hidden vulnerabilities. Would compromise the entire movement to protect his sister [[Isadora Fairwind|Isadora]]. ## Quote _"The Lord Protector built his throne on my parents' bones. I intend to collect what's owed."_ ## Connections **[[Isadora Fairwind]]** — sister; would compromise everything to protect her. **[[Petra]]** — spent the night with her; led her to the safehouse. **[[Dagult Neverember]]** — blames him for his parents' deaths. ## Background **The Shipyards:** Born into [[Neverwinter]]'s shipyards where his family crafted fine vessels. [[Dagult Neverember]]'s political maneuvering led to his parents' false imprisonment and death. **The Pirates:** He and [[Isadora Fairwind|Isadora]] turned to piracy, becoming feared names among naval forces before returning to join the [[Storm of Alagondar]]. Now a key lieutenant, running smuggling operations and coordinating naval assets. %%