Vannemir
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Race | Human |
Birthplace | Terisiare, Dominaria |
Lifetime | Ice Age |
Parents | Valharad (father) |
Vannemir was a Terisian warrior who was raised from the dead to fulfill his destiny and save his world from being destroyed by Heidar.[1]
Description
Vannemir was a man of imposing presence He had a rugged, battle-worn appearance, with a determined gaze that reflected his deep resolve and haunting memories of past traumas. His attire was practical and sturdy, suited for the harsh conditions he faced, and he carried a Runeblade, a weapon of great significance and power.
Vannemir was courageous and fiercely loyal, marked by a sense of duty and a willingness to face insurmountable odds for the sake of others. He demonstrated compassion, especially towards the young and vulnerable, as shown by his care for Pik, a blind boy whose family had been brutalized by orcs. Despite the weight of his past and the enormous burden of his current quest, Vannemir remained steadfast and selfless.
History
Vannemir’s deeds were numerous and heroic. He died defending his village from orc raiders, only to be resurrected by a Valkyrie named Ysidra. This divine intervention came with a new mission: to rescue a prisoner from the Torgash warlord Guldark and prevent a future of unimaginable suffering under the tyranny of Heidar, the Master of Rimewind. Vannemir's quest took him through perilous terrains and into the heart of enemy encampments. He was imbued with the power of a Fylgja, a spirit bound to his Runeblade, which granted him extraordinary abilities to combat the formidable orc shamans and warlords he encountered. He was aided in his quest by Taaveti of Kelsinko, who explained his mission and gave him information about Ysidra, and the blind boy Pik, who identified the clan of Torgash raiders. Vannemir strode into the Torgash camp and challenged Warlord Guldark to a duel. Although Vannemir struggled in the battle as Guldark was assisted by his clan shaman, the Fylgja spirit Isa healed Vannemir several times in the fight, allowing him to kill both Guldark and his shaman, and disperse the remaining raiders. Freeing both Pik's sister and an important elven girl, Vannemir fulfilled his mission and set Terisiare on the path to victory against Heidar and his forces.
Story appearances
Title | Author | Publishing date | Set | Setting (plane) | Featuring |
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Vannemir's Choice | Adam Lee | July 5, 2006 | Coldsnap | Dominaria | Vannemir, Pik, Guldark, Valharad, Heidar, Darien, Taaveti, Ysidra, Sek'Kuar, Isa |
References
- ↑ April Lee (2006), "Vannemir's Choice", Wizards of the Coast