Velmora · Official profile

Elian

The Carpenter of Velmora

“A carpenter’s task is not to impose a shape on wood, but to discover it.”

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Role

Velmora’s master carpenter, teaching through his craft that every thing already contains a hidden form.

Apparent age

About 68

Appearance

A broad-shouldered, robust man with deep wrinkles, kind eyes, thick wavy grey hair, a short grey-white beard and large calloused hands. He wears simple work clothes and a worn leather apron.

Personality

Patient, humble and determined. Loyal to his principles, yet willing to question himself when he recognises a deeper truth.

Abilities

Master woodworking and the ability to perceive hidden potential, teaching respect for everything that is created.

Relationships

Aris: their meeting transforms his understanding of his craft.
Velmora: respected artisan and community reference point.

Affiliation

Village of Velmora

First appearance

EPICA – Book II: The Children of the Node

Curiosity

After meeting Aris, he understands that every being has an authentic nature waiting to be revealed.

Status

Alive

Visual canon

Slightly long wavy grey hair; short grey-white beard; brown eyes; robust build; work-worn hands; always preserve the official portrait.

This portrait is the official visual canon for all future EPICA illustrations.