An enthusiastic alchemist with a tenuous grasp on social norms. Valen has practiced his craft since long before he joined Clan Moonwake, and occasionally jokingly refers to himself as a dignified mad scientist. After all, he tackles his work with appropriate enthusiasm, but unlike some dragons, he prefers to follow safety procedures. Most of his signature brews add harmless aesthetic effects to potions, such as giving liquid an iridescent shimmer or a bubbly fizz.

Despoina calls him a domesticated mad scientist.

Valen's parents were both self-styled reapers, chasing souls that were deemed to have cheated death somehow. Because of their influence, Valen has never feared traveling alone. He already knows what lurks in the dark. He knows that he is scarier than it.

Lately, Valen has been accompanying Quill to concerts. He likes the energy of the crowd and the feel of the music, and the special effects displays have given him some ideas.

Valen and Merle often bounce ideas off each other. Though their fields differ wildly, there's enough of an intersection for both of them to have a general idea of what the other is talking about. Merle sometimes subtly tries to convince Valen to join a certain project, though Valen remains seemingly oblivious.

Answered questions:

"Was there ever a brew that went really wrong?"

"What got you into alchemy?"

"Which one of your potions surprised you most?"