Dorian Virelith

Dorian Virelith was born in the sprawling archives of Millhaven, where his parents served as senior librarians, and from childhood he became obsessed with a single damaged manuscript describing magnificent cities that once thrived beneath the ancient canopy of Eldergrove—cities whose names had been deliberately erased from every other historical record. While his peers dismissed the text as fantasy, young Dorian spent decades cross-referencing fragmentary references, deciphering corrupted maps, and collecting whispered folktales from traveling merchants, each clue deepening his conviction that these vanished civilizations were devastatingly real. His scholarly colleagues eventually grew weary of his relentless, tangential investigations and his habit of abandoning conventional research to chase down the most obscure leads, leading him to resign his position and liquidate his modest inheritance to fund independent research. Five years ago, Dorian abandoned the safety of the archive entirely and relocated to Woodland Glade village, a quiet settlement on the forest's edge, believing that proximity to Eldergrove itself would unlock secrets that dusty books never could. Now, he spends his days cataloging plant species, interviewing locals about old legends, and conducting increasingly eccentric expeditions into the deep forest, his cottage walls covered in hand-drawn maps and interconnected theories that range from brilliant to utterly bewildering. Despite his singular obsession and peculiar methods, the villagers have grown fond of the earnest, kind-hearted scholar who remembers everyone's names and whose genuine curiosity about their own forgotten family histories has helped several families reconnect with their roots.

Strength

10, modifier 0

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

14, modifier 2

Intelligence

18, modifier 4

Wisdom

16, modifier 3

Charisma

12, modifier 1

Arcane Insight

Dorian can make an Intelligence (Arcana) check to gain advantage on his next spell or ability. DC 15.

Whispered Legends

Dorian can tell a tale from the forest, granting allies within 30 ft. 1d4 temporary hit points.

Eldergrove Expedition

Dorian can spend 1 minute to gather information about the surrounding area, revealing hidden paths or dangers.

Scholar's Strike

Dorian can make a melee spell attack dealing 2d8 psychic damage on a hit, using his Intelligence modifier.

Eccentric Scholar

Dorian can add his Intelligence modifier to any History or Arcana checks.

Forest Whisperer

Dorian has advantage on checks related to nature and local folklore.

strength

0

dexterity

2

constitution

2

intelligence

4

wisdom

3

charisma

1

Poison