Kasimir Velikov
One of the last of the remaining dusk elves in Barovia, Kasimir Velikov has resided in the dusk elf hovels south of Vallaki that were recently colonized by Viastani. Kasimir is a slim-faced elf who is usually seen wearing a gray hooded cloak. He is rarely seen without the hood, as both of his ears were severed from the side of his head and he uses it to cover the scars. He speaks in a soft voice but with a straightforward demeanor, and his movements and expressions are all deliberate.
Mutilated and grief stricken, Kasimir has been trapped in Barovia for centuries. Generations ago, his people were on the verge of being annihilated by Strahd's armies in his conquest when they surrendered. Strahd left the few survivors to the mercy of the Vistani, who bore them to the valley of Barovia, where they have lived ever since.
Old Friends. Kasimir's allegiance to the Vistani was so strong that he adopted the name of the Vistana who welcomed him into his clan, a man named Velikov. Although Velikov passed away more than a century ago, Kasimir continues to live among Velikov's descendants. Unfortunately, in his view, these modern Vistani are neither as noble nor as enlightened as their forebears. Not one to press the issue, Kasimir hopes to outlive the present leadership and see a return to the old ways.
Dreams of the Damned. Kasmir's sister, Patrina Velikovna, spent much time pursuing the devil Strahd and his affection, and rarely returned to her home. Convinced that she had become a concubine of his, Kasimir and his fellow dusk elves killed her in mercy. As punishment for deriving him of his love, Strahd had all of the women of the dusk elf tribe butchered by Rahadin, and Kasimir's ears were cut off to punish him for instigating the killing.
Kasimir's feelings of loss and anger plagued him for over a century, and recently, his sister has allegedly come to him in his dreams. She tells him that years of guilt and regret have dispelled all evil thoughts from her mind and cleansed her tortured soul. But Kasimir remains unconvinced by her assertions, because he knows that Strahd has corrupted Patrina and led her down a path of evil and deceit. For that reason, Kasimir wants nothing more than to see the vampire destroyed so his sister can be rescued from eternal damnation.
Secrets of the Amber Temple. Patrina had told Kasimir that the Amber Temple, an ancient vault hidden in the Barovian mountains, is where Strahd forged his pact with evil powers and discovered how to become a vampire. Kasimir has been spying on the temple for years, but he needs help to survive its perils. He thinks that the secret to breaking Strahd's pact and freeing Barovia from its curse might be hidden there, but more important to him, he believes the Amber Temple holds the secret to bringing the ancient dead back to life. Kasimir thinks he might be able to learn how to restore Patrina to flesh and blood, whereupon he can travel to Castle Ravenloft and end his sister's torment.
Mutilated and grief stricken, Kasimir has been trapped in Barovia for centuries. Generations ago, his people were on the verge of being annihilated by Strahd's armies in his conquest when they surrendered. Strahd left the few survivors to the mercy of the Vistani, who bore them to the valley of Barovia, where they have lived ever since.
Old Friends. Kasimir's allegiance to the Vistani was so strong that he adopted the name of the Vistana who welcomed him into his clan, a man named Velikov. Although Velikov passed away more than a century ago, Kasimir continues to live among Velikov's descendants. Unfortunately, in his view, these modern Vistani are neither as noble nor as enlightened as their forebears. Not one to press the issue, Kasimir hopes to outlive the present leadership and see a return to the old ways.
Dreams of the Damned. Kasmir's sister, Patrina Velikovna, spent much time pursuing the devil Strahd and his affection, and rarely returned to her home. Convinced that she had become a concubine of his, Kasimir and his fellow dusk elves killed her in mercy. As punishment for deriving him of his love, Strahd had all of the women of the dusk elf tribe butchered by Rahadin, and Kasimir's ears were cut off to punish him for instigating the killing.
Kasimir's feelings of loss and anger plagued him for over a century, and recently, his sister has allegedly come to him in his dreams. She tells him that years of guilt and regret have dispelled all evil thoughts from her mind and cleansed her tortured soul. But Kasimir remains unconvinced by her assertions, because he knows that Strahd has corrupted Patrina and led her down a path of evil and deceit. For that reason, Kasimir wants nothing more than to see the vampire destroyed so his sister can be rescued from eternal damnation.
Secrets of the Amber Temple. Patrina had told Kasimir that the Amber Temple, an ancient vault hidden in the Barovian mountains, is where Strahd forged his pact with evil powers and discovered how to become a vampire. Kasimir has been spying on the temple for years, but he needs help to survive its perils. He thinks that the secret to breaking Strahd's pact and freeing Barovia from its curse might be hidden there, but more important to him, he believes the Amber Temple holds the secret to bringing the ancient dead back to life. Kasimir thinks he might be able to learn how to restore Patrina to flesh and blood, whereupon he can travel to Castle Ravenloft and end his sister's torment.
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