Varyc

Varyc the Immortal or "Gavin Felheart" as he is now known, is an exceptionally powerful warlock who has cheated death for nearly a thousand years by transferring his soul from body to body. He is presently the last of the Coven's elders, and though he is mistrusted by many, Varyc's sole purpose seems to be preventing power-hungry warlocks and magi from unleashing unspeakable horrors upon the world. His present form is that of a young gypsy who was convicted of the rape and murder of two of Myrewood's peasants. Rather than be hanged, he was quietly taken to a dungeon, where he was imprisoned until the ritual could be performed.

Physical Description
Tall and athletic, he appears to be somewhere in his thirties, his eyes and stern features are often obscured by a hood. His hair is long and his beard always neatly-trimmed. When visible, his eyes hint at the sort of wisdom only possessed by the longer-lived races, yet his appearance is that of a common human.

Seldom seen in anything but dark, crimson robes of the heaviest cloth, his attire is well-worn, and shows signs of numerous repairs. His boots appear to be made from soft, tooled leather, and make scarcely a sound as he walks. A long, double-edged dagger is often worn on his hip, and a battered book bag slung over one shoulder.

His voice carries a faint accent common to the humans of the region of Lordaeron, though it is difficult to place exactly where he may be from. His tongue can be just as sharp as his mind, making him seem quite cruel at times.

Personality
Possessing a crude sense of humor and a wit as sharp as a blade, one wonders if the man has any friends at all, save for the demons whose company he keeps. A man who does not take dark magic lightly, he is quick to condemn those he considers to be unworthy of the powers they wield, and especially cruel to those he considers to be inept. While he has an odd way of showing it, Varyc is quite protective of those within the Coven he sees as having potential often encouraging such potential with a harsh, verbal kick to the backside. His true purpose, and the knowledge he possesses are closely-guarded, and shared only with a handful of the Coven's members, most of whom are now dead.

Origins
While his true origins are shrouded in mystery like the man himself, Varyc is said to be descended from one of the first hundred humans who learned magic from the Quel'dorei after aiding in the troll wars nearly three thousand years ago. Born in the Arathi Highlands perhaps a thousand years ago, he is said to have made a pact with the elves in exchange for the secrets of many of what are considered today's schools of forbidden knowledge. With mortal death looming over him and no heir, he is said to have transferred his soul into the body of a young nomad, and repeated this process numerous times in order to cheat death.

Fulfilling the Bargain
As the years went on, Varyc is said to have been part of numerous covens throughout the Eastern Kingdoms, maintaining a relatively low profile until some foolish, power-hungry wizard attempted to wield destructive powers beyond their comprehension, and only then would he act--and act swiftly to prevent disaster. This would often result in a period of self-imposed exile, during which he seldom emerged until those who pursued him had either lost interest or died in some manner or another.

Having spent countless years battling the burning legion and those who would allign themselves with the Man'ari, under the alias Gavin Felheart, he took on his first apprentice in centuries, the sixteen year-old daughter of one of Stormwind's Barons, Ursula Winerose. Ursula had already spent some of her teenage years studying in Dalaran, and by the time Varyc discovered her, she had taken a keen interest in demonology, nethermancy, and other magic forbidden by the Kirin Tor. For more than thirty years, Gavin mentored her, eventually sharing his secrets with her, and aiding in the formation of what is now regarded as the Coven of Duskwood.