The Vell were a technologically advanced civilization preceding the agrarian and feudal societies on the world of Ramar in Betrayal in Antara. They are mentioned in the game, but do not appear.
History
Language
The Vell had three languages. Antaran historians can translate the languages of business and religion, but only fragments of the third language -- that of science -- have been preserved.
A sealed chamber found by miners in the Aliero Mines reportedly contained a treasure trove of Vell artifacts, including key texts in all three Vell languages. An expedition from Pernath Academy in Burlen was sent to investigate, but the opening of the chamber had released a disease later known as the Feeblepox into the population. The Academy expedition shut down, sealed the chamber, and departed within a week, leaving no information on their findings as much of the Empire fell prey to the swiftly spreading plague.
Technology
Existing in a time before magic was accessible to the people of Ramar, the Vell used technology to meet all their needs.