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| {{TSTL}} | Titles || {{TSTR}} | The Accursed King <br> The Undying King <br> The Whispered One
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| {{TSML}} | Alignment || {{TSMR}} | [[Neutral Evil]]
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'''Vecna''', often called the '''Whispered One''' or the '''Undying King''', is a mortal-born wizard who, after a thousand years of study, achieved immortality and ascended to godhood using dark magic. He's an [[archlich]] who is worshiped as a god in many worlds, such as [[Greyhawk]], the [[Nentir Vale]], the [[Forgotten Realms]], and [[Exandria]].
 
Vecna is one of the most effectual forces of evil in the D&D meta-setting. He's a real villain's villain.
 
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He was named Biggest Badass of the Century in the ''Daily Sigil'' 800 years in a row, and some even say he knows what the dog is doing.
 
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'''Vecna''' is fucking OG. He was originally a human wizard who, after a thousand years of study, achieved immortality and ascended to godhood using dark magic. He's worshiped as a god across many worlds, such as [[Greyhawk]], the [[Nentir Vale]], the [[Forgotten Realms]], and [[Exandria]].
If you thought your villain was bad, Vecna almost certainly makes them look like a pussy-ass bitch.  


== Meta ==
== Meta ==
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== History ==
== History ==


Long story short, Vecna was born in the Flan city of Fleeth on Oerth<ref>I swear I didn't make any of those names up.</ref>. His mother was a witch who was burned at the stake when Vecna was young. Vecna fled the city, and vowed revenge on it.
Long story short, Vecna was born in the Flan city of Fleeth on Oerth.<ref>I swear I didn't make any of those names up.</ref> His mother was a witch who was burned at the stake when Vecna was young. Vecna fled the city, and vowed revenge on it.
 
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He spent the next thousand or so years learning magic from a variety of powerful masters. He systematically killed almost every one of them after he learned all he could from them, presumably to prevent anyone else in the future from learning the same secrets. We therefore know very little about what arts Vecna has knowledge of, and who taught them to him. The only (alleged) master Vecna couldn't slay was [[Orcus]]. In this time, Vecna achieved immortality in lichdom.  
He spent the next thousand or so years learning magic from a variety of powerful masters. He systematically killed almost every one of them after he learned all he could from them, presumably to prevent anyone else in the future from learning the same secrets. We therefore know very little about what arts Vecna has knowledge of, and who taught them to him. The only (alleged) master Vecna didn't (or couldn't) slay was [[Orcus]]. In this time, Vecna achieved immortality in lichdom.  


At the end of this thousand years of study, Vecna returned to his hometown, Fleeth, at the head of an undead army. A great battle ensued, in which Vecna was nearly killed by priests of [[Pholtus]], but Vecna's boy [[Acererak]] saved his life. Vecna then sacrificed the entire city in a grand ritual that would elevate him to godhood.
At the end of this thousand years of study, Vecna returned to his hometown, Fleeth, at the head of an undead army. A great battle ensued, in which Vecna was nearly killed by priests of [[Pholtus]], but Vecna's boy [[Acererak]] saved his life. Vecna then sacrificed the entire city in a grand ritual that would elevate him to godhood.
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However, hundreds of years later, Vecna returned to the world, revealing that the ritual had indeed succeeded and Vecna had simply been regathering his strength.
However, hundreds of years later, Vecna returned to the world, revealing that the ritual had indeed succeeded and Vecna had simply been regathering his strength.
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== Body parts ==
 
As I mentioned, Vecna's lieutenant, Kas, cut off Vecna's left hand and gouged out his left eye. This is very important. See, Vecna's disembodied body parts are as famous (arguably more) as he is.
 
Both the Hand of Vecna and Eye of Vecna are legendary artifacts of immense power. In the centuries after Vecna's disappearance, untold numbers of people have sought after these two parts of Vecna's body, for they are some of the most potent magical artifacts in existence.


== Relationships ==
== Relationships ==


As mentioned, [[Acererak]] was one of Vecna's generals and even saved his life once. Vecna's other underling, [[Kas]], is possibly number one on Vecna's shit list. He is obsessed with getting revenge on Kas.
Vecna doesn't have many allies. As mentioned, [[Acererak]] was one of Vecna's generals and even saved his life once. Vecna rescued Acererak at the age of ten and basically raised him as Vecna Jr., but it is unknown where they stand currently. Another of Vecna's lieutenants, [[Kas]], is possibly number one on Vecna's shit list—Vecna is obsessed with getting revenge on him.
 
Vecna has many other underlings, such as Halmadar the Cruel, Delilah and Sylas Briarwood, Osterneth, Sir Loran, Gusten the Blood-Fiend, and others.
 
Vecna was allegedly taught in the ways of magic by [[Orcus]] and the Serpent [[Mok'slyk]], among others. Mok'slyk (assuming he exists) is probably Vecna's greatest ally. Some believe that Orcus now opposes Vecna.
 
Vecna has innumerable enemies, including the [[Raven Queen]], [[Kelemvor]], [[Vox Machina]], [[Iuz]], the entire [[Circle of Eight]], [[Cuthbert | Saint Cuthbert]], [[Pholtus]], [[Sarenrae]], [[Ioun]], [[Pelor]], and [[Heironeous]].


Vecna was allegedly taught in the ways of magic by [[Mok'slyk]] and [[Orcus]], among others.
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Vecna is hated by the [[Raven Queen]]. He's also come into conflict with the [[Lady of Pain]] and [[Iuz]].
 
 
 
Vecna is hated by the [[Raven Queen]]. Kelemvor presumably does not like him. He's also come into conflict with the [[Lady of Pain]] and [[Iuz]].
 
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== Mandate ==
== Mandate ==
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'''Vecna''' is fucking OG. He was originally a human wizard
 
Vecna is one of D&D's OG villains, alongside the likes of [[Tiamat]], [[Asmodeus]], and [[Demogorgon]].
 
I've heard Vecna described as the [https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Victor_von_Doom_(Earth-616) Doctor Doom] of D&D.
 
* LR: 40 (Wizard 20, Cleric 20)
* CR: ~30
* CR: ~30
* DR: 10 (lesser power)
* DR: 10 (lesser power)
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== See also ==
== See also ==


* [[Acererak]]
* [[Acererak]]
* [[Iuz]]
* [[Szass Tam]]
* [[Szass Tam]]
* [[Larloch]]
* [[Myrkul]]
* [[Thulsa Doom]]
* [[Thulsa Doom]]
* [[Braccus Rex]]
* [[Braccus Rex]]
* [[Voldemort]]
* [[Voldemort]] <br> <br>
* [[Asmodeus]]
* [[Tiamat]]
* [[Iuz]]
* [[Shar]]
* [[Demogorgon]]
* [[Orcus]]
* [[Bane]]
 
== Gallery ==
 
<gallery>
File:Vecna-1.jpg | Source: [https://twitter.com/sax_art/status/1328048205330845698 @sax_art] on Twitter.
File:Vecna-2.jpg | MTG
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== Endnotes ==
== Endnotes ==
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Vecna's like the Doctor Doom of D&D (the Dr. D. of D&D).
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