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| - Vampire and half-brother of Magiere. Skilled as a conjuror, creating several magical instruments to aide himself as a Noble Dead. Despises his existence as an undead; thinking poorly of vampires. Appears to be a 40 year old man of medium height and build. He has peppered-brown hair kept combed back. White patches of hair on his temples frame his features. He is described as "striking, not handsome." He has a slight widening at the bridge of his nose and the top half of his little finger on his left hand is gone. He dresses in well made boots and a mahogany cloak. He appears to be a lesser noble and is very intelligent. His senses are powerful, feeling Edwan's pressence without the ghost fully manifesting. Caleb reveals to Magiere that Welstiel was friendly with Dunction and that he was "always welcome." Welstiel's father Bryon was a lord in a Droevinkan province. When Magiere reaches Miiska, Welstiel shows up at her new tavern with a warning. Magiere feels frightened by the strange man at first and asks him to leave. Several nights later, Magiere goes to the crime scene where Eliza was killed and Welstiel appears again. He explains to her about the Noble Dead and calls her a dhampir. After Magiere battles against Rashed, she goes to the Velvet Rose Inn to speak with Welstiel and get his help. Welstiel seems agitated at her ineptitude and tells her to use "the dog." To Magiere's discomfort, Welstiel knows all about vampires and her past. His room at the inn is plain and the only possessions he keeps are a small travel chest, a frosted glass globe with three sparks of bright light and four old leather-bound books. After Magiere's throat is slashed by Rashed, Welstiel goes to make sure they are able to save her. He instructs Leesil to place Magiere's amulet with the bone against her skin and to feed her his blood as it is the only way for her to recover. He explains to them the nature of a dhampir and how they walk between both worlds. Magiere again goes to Welstiel for his help before they plan their final fight against Rashed. He is aggrivated that she is using the villagers to help her fight. He believes it is her duty to destroy the vampires and should not have to rely on their help. He explains that some vampires are turned against their will and hate their existence and other undead, first hinting that he too is a vampire. In addition to knowing all about vampires, Noble Dead and dhampirs, he also calls Chap a Majay-hi. He gives Leesil a special salve to use on their wounds to help them heal faster and instructs Leesil too not drink any wine in case Magiere needs more blood. They are all also told to eat plenty of cheese, meats and fruit.
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