Methil El-Viddenvelp

El-Viddenvelp (also known as Methil) was an illithid who served Matron Baenre.

History
El-Viddenvelp was the advisor of the old Matron Baenre concerning matters beyond Menzoberranzan's borders and even on matters within the city itself. His mental prowess proved more than helpful to the old Baenre in her dealings with other Matron Mothers, particularly in the meetings of the ruling council. A secret chamber was created beside the council cave, so that El-Viddenvelp could be out of sight, but not out of mind. It is not clear why an illithid dealt with the house. Perhaps it is due to the fact that his illithid community was located only a few weeks march to the west of the drow city. Mind flayers normally do not fear the drow, but they do respect them, especially since there were 20.000 of them living in Menzoberranzan, whereas El-Viddenvelp's community numbered a scant one or two hundred. He was most likely a double-agent, but the Matron Baenre had nothing personal against such business, as long as she benefited from the relationship. She also needed the illithid to understand the mysterious powers of House Oblodra.