Valx is the brother of Journey and a competent practitioner of ice magic. He is from Journey's home village.
Description
Valx is a light grey skinned tiefling with white-purple hair that hangs messily down around his face. He has large horns that curl around his ears to eventually point forwards. He generally wears a soft, contemplative expression. His eyes are jet black. He tends to arch his shoulders, and rarely looks people in the eyes when he talks.
Valx has a kind personality that is often at odds with his sense of duty to his home and family. Ultimately unable to decide his own path, he generally follows Karcius, speaking out against his brother when he crosses a line.
Skills and Abilities
Valx is a competent sorcerer that specializes in ice magic. He has perfected a personal technique he calls an "ice glaive", but otherwise tends to support his brother in combat by setting up devastating combinations.
History
Valx grew up alongside Journey and Karcius in their hometown.
After his home was occupied by the Dracohest, he received a vision from the dragon Ferazir to steal the Eye of Xarashe from the cultists and escape to find Journey and slay a dragon. During his escape, he attempted to utilize the orb's power to throw off pursuers, but was consumed by the orb's dark energy, and sent out a massive burst of energy that claimed the life of his brother, Valdos. Broken and ashamed by his actions, he entrusted the orb to Karcius.
Valx traveled with his brother from Fusalis to Gessaria, eventually making his way to northern Sanaris. Experiencing the distress call sent out by Haradumeir, Valx was connected briefly to Journey, and began to set off in her direction. When Karcius picked up on the trail of Whisper by accident, he followed his brother to Shiloae where he eventually fled from the Divine Branch.
Valx finally met up with Journey in Sanar, when Karcius confronted her. He assisted Karcius in his struggle against Tyerjon, but turned on his brother once he began to use the dark orb against the Peas. He assisted the Peas in freeing those shackled by the orb's power, and told Journey about their quest, eventually hauling the subdued Karicus off to a hideout.
Meeting up with the Peas again later, Valx spoke in more detail about their mission, sympathizing with Journey's circumstances. He fell silent when Karcius told Journey about how his actions led to the death of Valdos. The next morning, Valx approached Journey and expressed his doubts about Karcius' cause, but soon after left alongside him to slay Zahast.
Valx later encountered the Peas alongside Karcius, Vacklash, and Giz outside the Grimhold Keep. He assisted in the battle against Zahast, but was eventually knocked unconscious by a powerful breath of acid. This prompted Karcius to fly into a frenzy, leading to his death. Valx was later rescuitated, and thanked Phaelnah for reviving his brother. He decided to head off once again with Karcius, who now wished to killed the blue dragon Haradumeir.