The tundra is not our enemy. It is a riddle, and only those with the courage to seek its truth will endure

— Velkar Frostborne

Age: 87 (though he appears in his early 60s due to his mastery of Glacial Magic)

Race: Human

Occupation: Archmage of Frosthaven, Keeper of the Frostspire

Physical Description

Velkar Frostborne is a tall, imposing figure with a commanding presence. His snow-white hair is slicked back, and his ice-blue eyes glow faintly with arcane power. His skin is pale, and his hands are marked with faint frostbite scars from his experiments with extreme cold.

He wears robes of shimmering blue and silver, adorned with intricate patterns resembling snowflakes. A crystalline staff, tipped with a shard of pure ice that constantly radiates a soft chill, rarely leaves his grasp.

Personality

Velkar is coldly analytical and ambitious, with a sharp intellect and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving. While he is dedicated to the preservation and prosperity of Frosthaven, his methods are often controversial, as he values the pursuit of knowledge above all else—even at great personal or communal risk.

He is not unkind but struggles with interpersonal relationships, finding solace in his research rather than in the company of others. Velkar views the tundra as a puzzle to be solved and harbors a deep respect for its beauty and danger.

History

Born in a modest family in Frosthaven, Velkar exhibited an extraordinary affinity for magic from a young age. His talent earned him a place in the Academy of the Frostspire, where he quickly outpaced his peers in the study of Glacial Magic and arcane theory.

At 34, Velkar discovered an ancient frost rune buried beneath the Frostspire, granting him unparalleled power and a deeper connection to the tundra’s magical currents. This discovery earned him the title of Archmage, though it also isolated him from some of his colleagues, who viewed his growing power with suspicion.

Over the decades, Velkar has dedicated himself to expanding Frosthaven’s arcane defenses, exploring the tundra’s magical anomalies, and safeguarding the Frostspire from outside threats. Despite his achievements, whispers of his experiments and the lengths he will go for knowledge have cast a shadow over his reputation.