Old Beldame

The Old Beldame dwells in ramshackle hut in the marshy paddy-fields on the eastern bank on the Tuskwater. Although her real name seems to be Verniax few know this. The crotchety old hag has a weakness for Black Rattlecap musshroom tea and an intense hatred of the fey whose blood runs thorugh her veins.

During the undead assault on Stagshelm during the Troll War, Verniax appeared in Castle Stag and slew the changeling beast that was running rampant through the castle intent on a killing spree.

She is known to possess knowledge of the magical iron light. Her initial offer of this knowledge was turned down by the Council of Leaders who felt her price, Aerik (the foster-child of Yelda Yanich), was too high. Little did the Council know the peril Aerik posed to them. She has yet to share the secret.