The Tairnadal culture that dominates Valeria is based on people emulating the lives of their patron ancestors. The majority of these ancestors became legends by fighting a guerilla war against the civilized giants of Xen’drik; thus, the whole of Valerian society is based on constant raiding and instigating conflict against any foe that might provide them with a worthy challenge.
Characters belonging to one of the Valerian classes of the zailtairn caste(which includes all those presented in this wiki) will gain certain class powers based on the character’s patron. When creating a new Valerian character, you can use the one selected by your template, choose from one of those described below, or work with your Judge to create a new one. The specific powers granted by a particular patron will vary depending on the character’s specific class.
Ashaela's Arcane Repertoire
Ashaela's Divine Repertoire
Ashaela, the Candle Among the Stars
Ashaela is a patron commonly remembered as an elderly woman with her silver hair braided with tiny bells. She is always depicted carrying a lantern whose flame never wavers. It is said that during the fall of an elven city, Ashaela walked its streets for seven nights, guiding survivors through fire and darkness. She was the last to leave and vanished into the smoke.
Ancestral Insight: A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Ashaela may select one additional spell at each spell level from her arcane repertoire, while a Valerian Keeper that follows Ashaela may select one additional spell at each spell level from her divine repertoire. The selection is made for each spell level when the character first gains the ability to cast spells of that level, does not count against her normal repertoire limits, and cannot be changed.
Familiar Spirit: Owl. A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Ashaela gains an owl Familiar, which grants her choice (made at 1st level) of either the Bright Lore of Irian or the Loremastery proficiency while it is within 30’ of the character (see the Familiar proficiency description for other benefits).
Patron’s Study: Any zaeltairn who follows Ashaela gains one of the following Proficiencies, as a bonus proficiency: Knowledge (astrology), Mastery of Salving and Saving, Navigation, or Sensing Humanity.
Totem Spirit: Elk. A Valerian Keeper or Valerian Mirage that follows Ashaela gains an elk totem animal, which grows in power as she increases in level, and grants her the Contemplation proficiency while it is within 30’. See the Totem Animals page for more information.
Corael's Arcane Repertoire
Corael's Divine Repertoire
Corael, the Ember-Tongue
Corael is remembered for his wild hair, like drifting sparks; and burn scars along his right arm. According to legend, he ended a war by walking unarmed into an enemy camp and speaking words so powerful that both armies laid down their weapons.
Ancestral Insight: A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Corael may select one additional spell at each spell level from his arcane repertoire, while a Valerian Keeper that follows Corael may select one additional spell at each spell level from his divine repertoire. The selection is made for each spell level when the character first gains the ability to cast spells of that level, does not count against his normal repertoire limits, and cannot be changed.
Familiar Spirit: Cat. A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Corael gains a cat Familiar, which grants his choice (made at 1st level) of either the Elementalism (fire) or the Unflappable Casting proficiency while it is within 30’ of the character (see the Familiar proficiency description for other benefits).
Patron’s Study: Any zaeltairn who follows Corael gains one of the following Proficiencies, as a bonus proficiency: Berserkergang, Combat Ferocity, Intimidation, or Performance (oratory).
Totem Spirit: Lion. A Valerian Keeper or Valerian Mirage that follows Corael gains a lion totem animal, which grows in power as he increases in level, and grants him the Divine Health proficiency while it is within 30’. See the Totem Animals page for more information.
Daelor's Arcane Repertoire
Daelor's Divine Repertoire
Daelor, Starfall
Daelor is remembered as a man with bronze skin marked with tiny, luminous scars like constellations. He is said to have found a fallen star and wielded a fragment of it in battle, where its light broke a giant host.
Ancestral Insight: A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Daelor may select one additional spell at each spell level from his arcane repertoire, while a Valerian Keeper that follows Daelor may select one additional spell at each spell level from his divine repertoire. The selection is made for each spell level when the character first gains the ability to cast spells of that level, does not count against his normal repertoire limits, and cannot be changed.
Familiar Spirit: Eagle. A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Daelor gains an eagle Familiar, which grants his choice (made at 1st level) of either the Sensing Power or the Mystic Aura proficiency while it is within 30’ of the character (see the Familiar proficiency description for other benefits).
Patron’s Study: Any zaeltairn who follows Daelor gains one of the following Proficiencies, as a bonus proficiency: Command, Diplomacy, Military Strategy, or Prophecy.
Totem Spirit: Cheetah. A Valerian Keeper or Valerian Mirage that follows Daelor gains a cheetah totem animal, which grows in power as he increases in level, and grants him the Running proficiency while it is within 30’. See the Totem Animals page for more information.
Elidyr's Arcane Repertoire
Elidyr's Divine Repertoire
Elidyr, the White Hart
Elidyr is remembered as a man with pale skin and an antlered crown of ivory, accompanied by a white stag. He is said to have pursued a fiend across half of Xen’drik. He finally defeated it by leading it into a sacred grove where no evil could endure.
Ancestral Insight: A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Elidyr may select one additional spell at each spell level from his arcane repertoire, while a Valerian Keeper that follows Elidyr may select one additional spell at each spell level from his divine repertoire. The selection is made for each spell level when the character first gains the ability to cast spells of that level, does not count against his normal repertoire limits, and cannot be changed.
Familiar Spirit: Eagle. A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Elidyr gains an eagle Familiar, which grants his choice (made at 1st level) of either the Beast Friendship or the Bright Lore of Irian proficiency while it is within 30’ of the character (see the Familiar proficiency description for other benefits).
Patron’s Study: Any zaeltairn who follows Elidyr gains one of the following Proficiencies, as a bonus proficiency: Passing Without Trace, Running, Survival, or Trapping.
Totem Spirit: Elk. A Valerian Keeper or Valerian Mirage that follows Elidyr gains an elk totem animal, which grows in power as he increases in level, and grants him the Contemplation proficiency while it is within 30’. See the Totem Animals page for more information.
Naivara's Arcane Repertoire
Naivara's Divine Repertoire
Naivara, the Moon’s Mirror
Naivara is remembered as a woman with silver hair and mirrored armor; she is never depicted with a shadow. She is said to have faced a demon prince alone and defeated it by turning its own magic back upon itself.
Ancestral Insight: A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Naivara may select one additional spell at each spell level from her arcane repertoire, while a Valerian Keeper that follows Naivara may select one additional spell at each spell level from her divine repertoire. The selection is made for each spell level when the character first gains the ability to cast spells of that level, does not count against her normal repertoire limits, and cannot be changed.
Familiar Spirit: Cat. A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Naivara gains a cat Familiar, which grants her choice (made at 1st level) of either the Wakefulness or the Quiet Magic proficiency while it is within 30’ of the character (see the Familiar proficiency description for other benefits).
Patron’s Study: Any zaeltairn who follows Naivara gains one of the following Proficiencies, as a bonus proficiency: Counterspelling, Hedge Wizardry, Knowledge (astrology), or Wakefulness.
Totem Spirit: Owl. A Valerian Keeper or Valerian Mirage that follows Naivara gains an owl totem animal, which grows in power as she increases in level, and grants her the Sensing Power proficiency while it is within 30’. See the Totem Animals page for more information.
Neleath's Arcane Repertoire
Neleath's Divine Repertoire
Neleath, of the Last Door
Neleath is remembered as a hooded traveler carrying an iron key on a chain. She is said to have ventured into Dolurrh to retrieve the spirit of her beloved. She returned alone, forever changed.
Ancestral Insight: A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Neleath may select one additional spell at each spell level from her arcane repertoire, while a Valerian Keeper that follows Neleath may select one additional spell at each spell level from her divine repertoire. The selection is made for each spell level when the character first gains the ability to cast spells of that level, does not count against her normal repertoire limits, and cannot be changed.
Familiar Spirit: Vulture. A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Neleath gains a vulture Familiar, which grants her choice (made at 1st level) of either the Laying on Hands or the Black Lore of Mabar proficiency while it is within 30’ of the character (see the Familiar proficiency description for other benefits).
Patron’s Study: Any zaeltairn who follows Neleath gains one of the following Proficiencies, as a bonus proficiency: Healing, Illusion Resistance, Naturalism, or Poisoning.
Totem Spirit: Wolf. A Valerian Keeper or Valerian Mirage that follows Neleath gains a wolf totem animal, which grows in power as she increases in level, and grants her the Ambushing proficiency while it is within 30’. See the Totem Animals page for more information.
Saeryn's Arcane Repertoire
Saeryn's Divine Repertoire
Saeryn, the Stone-Singer
Saeryn is remembered as a woman in dusty gray robes and crystal earrings that chime softly. She is said to have built an entire fortress by teaching the surrounding hills to reshape themselves.
Ancestral Insight: A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Saeryn may select one additional spell at each spell level from her arcane repertoire, while a Valerian Keeper that follows Saeryn may select one additional spell at each spell level from her divine repertoire. The selection is made for each spell level when the character first gains the ability to cast spells of that level, does not count against her normal repertoire limits, and cannot be changed.
Familiar Spirit: Rat. A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Saeryn gains a rat Familiar, which grants her choice (made at 1st level) of either the Elementalism (earth) or the Magical Engineering proficiency while it is within 30’ of the character (see the Familiar proficiency description for other benefits).
Patron’s Study: Any zaeltairn who follows Saeryn gains one of the following Proficiencies, as a bonus proficiency: Armor Training, Caving, Contemplation, or Performance (singing).
Totem Spirit: Goat. A Valerian Keeper or Valerian Mirage that follows Saeryn gains a goat totem animal, which grows in power as she increases in level, and grants her the Climbing proficiency while it is within 30’. See the Totem Animals page for more information.
Seredh's Arcane Repertoire
Seredh's Divine Repertoire
Seredh, the Ash Falcon
Seredh is remembered as a woman with gray skin dusted with ash. She typically has a falcon perched on one shoulder. She is said to have flown into the heart of a dragon’s volcanic lair and returned carrying the egg of the beast.
Ancestral Insight: A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Seredh may select one additional spell at each spell level from her arcane repertoire, while a Valerian Keeper that follows Seredh may select one additional spell at each spell level from her divine repertoire. The selection is made for each spell level when the character first gains the ability to cast spells of that level, does not count against her normal repertoire limits, and cannot be changed.
Familiar Spirit: Raven. A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Seredh gains a raven Familiar, which grants her choice (made at 1st level) of either the Mastery of Matter and Motion or the Elementalism (fire) proficiency while it is within 30’ of the character (see the Familiar proficiency description for other benefits).
Patron’s Study: Any zaeltairn who follows Seredh gains one of the following Proficiencies, as a bonus proficiency: Animal Husbandry, Animal Training, Arid Dunecraft, or Long-Range Volleying.
Totem Spirit: Eagle. A Valerian Keeper or Valerian Mirage that follows Seredh gains an eagle totem animal, which grows in power as she increases in level, and grants her the Command proficiency while it is within 30’. See the Totem Animals page for more information.
Shaelis's Arcane Repertoire
Shaelis's Divine Repertoire
Shaelis, the Silent Harp
Shaelis is remembered as a long-haired woman with a stringless harp. She is said to have played a melody so beautiful that a raging giant forgot its wrath and wept.
Ancestral Insight: A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Shaelis may select one additional spell at each spell level from her arcane repertoire, while a Valerian Keeper that follows Shaelis may select one additional spell at each spell level from her divine repertoire. The selection is made for each spell level when the character first gains the ability to cast spells of that level, does not count against her normal repertoire limits, and cannot be changed.
Familiar Spirit: Owl. A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Shaelis gains an owl Familiar, which grants her choice (made at 1st level) of either the Magical Music* or the Expanded Repertoire proficiency while it is within 30’ of the character (see the Familiar proficiency description for other benefits). *Magical Music requires at least one rank in a Performance proficiency.
Patron’s Study: Any zaeltairn who follows Shaelis gains one of the following Proficiencies, as a bonus proficiency: Diplomacy, Mystic Aura, Performance (harp), or Quiet Magic.
Totem Spirit: Horse. A Valerian Keeper or Valerian Mirage that follows Shaelis gains a horse totem animal, which grows in power as she increases in level, and grants her the Mounted Combat proficiency while it is within 30’. See the Totem Animals page for more information.
Sholai's Arcane Repertoire
Sholai's Divine Repertoire
Sholai, the Crimson Veil
Sholai is remembered as a woman whose face is always covered by a crimson scarf; she is always depicted with her hands dripping with blood. She is said to have Infiltrated an enemy court for twenty years and ended a war by revealing the king’s crimes in a single night.
Ancestral Insight: A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Sholai may select one additional spell at each spell level from her arcane repertoire, while a Valerian Keeper that follows Sholai may select one additional spell at each spell level from her divine repertoire. The selection is made for each spell level when the character first gains the ability to cast spells of that level, does not count against her normal repertoire limits, and cannot be changed.
Familiar Spirit: Jackal. A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Sholai gains a jackal Familiar, which grants her choice (made at 1st level) of either the Quiet Magic or the Mastery of Enchantments and Illusions proficiency while it is within 30’ of the character (see the Familiar proficiency description for other benefits).
Patron’s Study: Any zaeltairn who follows Sholai gains one of the following Proficiencies, as a bonus proficiency: Acrobatics, Contortionism, Performance (dancing), or Romance.
Totem Spirit: Viper. A Valerian Keeper or Valerian Mirage that follows Sholai gains a viper totem animal, which grows in power as she increases in level, and grants her the Combat Reflexes proficiency while it is within 30’. See the Totem Animals page for more information.
Talanor's Arcane Repertoire
Talanor's Divine Repertoire
Talanor, the Crow-Eyed
Talanor is remembered as a man with one iris completely black, the other silver. He is always followed by flocks of ravens. He is said to have foretold his own death and spent his final year ensuring every ally would survive him.
Ancestral Insight: A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Talanor may select one additional spell at each spell level from his arcane repertoire, while a Valerian Keeper that follows Talanor may select one additional spell at each spell level from his divine repertoire. The selection is made for each spell level when the character first gains the ability to cast spells of that level, does not count against his normal repertoire limits, and cannot be changed.
Familiar Spirit: Crow. A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Talanor gains a crow Familiar, which grants his choice (made at 1st level) of either the Soothsaying or the Mastery of Conjuration and Summoning proficiency while it is within 30’ of the character (see the Familiar proficiency description for other benefits).
Patron’s Study: Any zaeltairn who follows Talanor gains one of the following Proficiencies, as a bonus proficiency: Expanded Repertoire, Lip Reading, Mastery of Divination and Discernment, or Theology.
Totem Spirit: Crow. A Valerian Keeper or Valerian Mirage that follows Talanor gains a crow totem animal, which grows in power as he increases in level, and grants him the Divine Blessing proficiency while it is within 30’. See the Totem Animals page for more information.
Tathiel's Arcane Repertoire
Tathiel's Divine Repertoire
Tathiel, the Broken Chain
Tathiel is remembered as a man with bare wrists marked with iron scars. He typically carries no weapon. According to legend, he freed an entire slave city without drawing a blade.
Ancestral Insight: A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Tathiel may select one additional spell at each spell level from his arcane repertoire, while a Valerian Keeper that follows Tathiel may select one additional spell at each spell level from his divine repertoire. The selection is made for each spell level when the character first gains the ability to cast spells of that level, does not count against his normal repertoire limits, and cannot be changed.
Familiar Spirit: Rat. A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Tathiel gains a rat Familiar, which grants his choice (made at 1st level) of either the Dungeonbashing Expertise or the Experimenting proficiency while it is within 30’ of the character (see the Familiar proficiency description for other benefits).
Patron’s Study: Any zaeltairn who follows Tathiel gains one of the following Proficiencies, as a bonus proficiency: Dungeonbashing Expertise, Leadership, Siege Engineering, or Unarmed Fighting.
Totem Spirit: Dog. A Valerian Keeper or Valerian Mirage that follows Tathiel gains a dog totem animal, which grows in power as he increases in level, and grants him the Alertness proficiency while it is within 30’. See the Totem Animals page for more information.
Vaeros's Arcane Repertoire
Vaeros's Divine Repertoire
Vaeros, the Stormspear
Vaeros is remembered as a one-eyed mariner with a cloak of seabird feathers and a coral spear. It is said that he threw his spear into a storm giant’s heart from the deck of a sinking ship and rode the waves home on the giant’s corpse.
Ancestral Insight: A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Vaeros may select one additional spell at each spell level from his arcane repertoire, while a Valerian Keeper that follows Vaeros may select one additional spell at each spell level from his divine repertoire. The selection is made for each spell level when the character first gains the ability to cast spells of that level, does not count against his normal repertoire limits, and cannot be changed.
Familiar Spirit: Tokay Gull. A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Vaeros gains a tokay gull Familiar, which grants his choice (made at 1st level) of either the Elementalism (air) or the Transmogrification proficiency while it is within 30’ of the character (see the Familiar proficiency description for other benefits).
Patron’s Study: Any zaeltairn who follows Vaeros gains one of the following Proficiencies, as a bonus proficiency: Elementalism (water), Martial Training (spears/polearms), Seafaring, or Swimming.
Totem Spirit: Crocodile. A Valerian Keeper or Valerian Mirage that follows Vaeros gains a crocodile totem animal, which grows in power as he increases in level, and grants him the Combat Ferocity proficiency while it is within 30’. See the Totem Animals page for more information.
Vashae's Arcane Repertoire
Vashae's Divine Repertoire
Vashae, of the Thousand Masks
Every depiction of Vashae has a different face, though their eyes are always painted gold. It is said that they passed unnoticed through dozens of enemy kingdoms. Their victims never suspected the truth of their identity.
Ancestral Insight: A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Vashae may select one additional spell at each spell level from their arcane repertoire, while a Valerian Keeper that follows Vashae may select one additional spell at each spell level from their divine repertoire. The selection is made for each spell level when the character first gains the ability to cast spells of that level, does not count against their normal repertoire limits, and cannot be changed.
Familiar Spirit: Jackal. A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Vashae gains a jackal Familiar, which grants their choice (made at 1st level) of either the Mastery of Enchantments and Illusions or the Prestidigitation proficiency while it is within 30’ of the character (see the Familiar proficiency description for other benefits).
Patron’s Study: Any zaeltairn who follows Vashae gains one of the following Proficiencies, as a bonus proficiency: Blind Fighting, Disguise, Eavesdropping, or Mimicry.
Totem Spirit: Monkey. A Valerian Keeper or Valerian Mirage that follows Vashae gains a monkey totem animal, which grows in power as they increase in level, and grants them the Prestidigitation proficiency while it is within 30’. See the Totem Animals page for more information.
Vorash's Arcane Repertoire
Vorash's Divine Repertoire
Vorash, the Seven-Scarred
Vorash is depicted as a man with seven ritual scars across his chest, and a permanent grim smile. Legend says that he continued fighting after suffering seven mortal wounds and held a mountain pass alone for three days.
Ancestral Insight: A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Vorash may select one additional spell at each spell level from his arcane repertoire, while a Valerian Keeper that follows Vorash may select one additional spell at each spell level from his divine repertoire. The selection is made for each spell level when the character first gains the ability to cast spells of that level, does not count against his normal repertoire limits, and cannot be changed.
Familiar Spirit: Vulture. A Valerian Sorcerer that follows Vorash gains a vulture Familiar, which grants his choice (made at 1st level) of either the Black Lore of Mabar or the Unflappable Casting proficiency while it is within 30’ of the character (see the Familiar proficiency description for other benefits).
Patron’s Study: Any zaeltairn who follows Vorash gains one of the following Proficiencies, as a bonus proficiency: Endurance, Intimidation, Kin-Slaying, or Sensing Power.
Totem Spirit: Bear. A Valerian Keeper or Valerian Mirage that follows Vorash gains a bear totem animal, which grows in power as he increases in level, and grants him the Berserkergang proficiency while it is within 30’. See the Totem Animals page for more information.