Background: Vessavious Baza, the older brother of Zenobious and Octavious Baza, is a figure cloaked in shadow and mystery. As the head of the Lyceum of the Lost Magus, Vessavious embodies the dark and arcane aspects of House Baza’s power. Standing shorter and more obese than his brothers he exudes an air of formidable intelligence, ominous authority and utter moral depravity. His presence is often marked by the smell of incense and the faint shimmer of eldritch energies, hinting at his deep immersion in the forbidden arts.

Vessavious is notorious for his obsession with the dark arts and his insatiable pursuit of arcane knowledge. Vessavious’s cruelty and ambition are intricately tied to his arcane pursuits. His studies delve into necromancy, forbidden rituals, and the manipulation of eldritch energies. The Lyceum of the Lost Magus, under his command, serves as a center for dark magical research and experimentation, where the boundaries of morality are regularly crossed in pursuit of power.

His role within House Baza extends far beyond mere academic interest. Vessavious’s dark sorcery is instrumental in supporting the various political, military, and trade schemes of the house. His arcane prowess provides House Baza with a significant edge over its rivals, allowing them to leverage magic in ways that most other factions cannot. He is responsible for creating enchanted weapons, curses, and protective wards that have turned the tide in numerous conflicts and political machinations.

In addition to his arcane focus, Vessavious is deeply involved in the scheming and power plays that characterize House Baza’s operations. His knowledge of ancient and forbidden lore makes him a critical asset in formulating strategies and executing plans that require more than just brute force or political maneuvering. His influence extends into the realm of espionage and subterfuge, where his magical skills enhance the house’s capabilities in gathering intelligence and executing covert operations. He and his agents regularly and secretively travel abroad to Milthaxis, Klethos, Tovack, Sulemon, Xennor, Sundour, and the Underrealm in pursuit of dark artifacts, relics, tomes and secrets. It is also rumored he’s had a long standing affair with Nyssara Ultar and has fathered many bastard half-tiefling children with her over the decades some of who have traveled with him back to Bazuit in secret.

Despite his grim and sinister nature, Vessavious shares a bond of mutual respect and shared ambition with his brothers. His relationship with Zenobious is particularly close, with Vessavious often acting as the arcane counterpart to his sibling’s political machinations. Together, they form a ruthless triumvirate that rules House Baza with an iron grip, their combined expertise ensuring that their influence remains a dominant force in Zyricus.

Vessavious Baza’s legacy is one of dark ambition and ruthless efficiency, his name synonymous with the malevolent arcane forces that underpin House Baza’s power. His pursuit of forbidden knowledge and his unwavering loyalty to his brothers make him a formidable and feared figure in the realm.