# [[Varlon]]
A small boy with dark skin and dreadlocks, rescued by [[Grumblebum|Grumble]] in [[062_20240302 The Fallen Tomb Wardens]] when he was stuck in the forest near [[Absalom]]. In return Varlon became Grumble's follower, offering his services as a thief, pickpocket, and information gatherer. After Session 071, also a victa of [[The Apometi]].
## Identity & Abilities
- **Class**: Rogue
- **Skills**: Stealth (good at hiding and going unnoticed), pickpocketing (provides gold at the end of the day), information gathering (especially in cities)
- **Apometi blessing**: Accepted The Apometi's gift in Session 071, becoming a victa — a significant transformation in his character and capabilities (in contrast to [[Malleus]], who declined the same offer)
## Relationships
- **[[Grumblebum]]**: His rescuer and the person he follows
- **The party**: Part of the Undead Unkillers as Grumble's follower
- **[[Malleus]]**: Initially terrified of Malleus's catfolk skull (cried and ran away when first shown it in Session 066). Later, in Session 077, becomes Malleus's bridge into Arbor Felix by introducing him to the village kids
- **The Arbor Felix kids**: Like to play with Malleus's skull thanks to Varlon's introduction
## Notable Events
- **Session 062** — *Fallen Tomb Wardens*: Rescued by Grumble; becomes his follower
- **Session 065** — *Coalition*: Captured by three humans who held a knife to his throat while another inspected Malleus; rescued when Grumble discovered the situation
- **Session 066** — *Equipment Upgrades*: Cried and ran when shown Malleus's catfolk skull
- **Session 067** — *Arbor Felix*: Targeted by [[Hunter Elise]] alongside Vayle, Malleus, and Zuhri — specifically because he ran
- **Session 071** — *Apometi's Gift*: Accepted The Apometi's blessing; became a victa
- **Session 077** — *Village Integration*: Introduced Malleus to the Arbor Felix kids; they take to the skull
## Open Threads
- What did becoming an Apometi victa actually change about Varlon's abilities?
- Where did Varlon come from before getting stuck in the forest near Absalom?
- Why was he so specifically frightened of Malleus's skull — recognition, or just a kid's reaction?
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