I wonder if Draenei faction leader Velen’s name is an adaptation of the Russian god Veles?

It’s mostly because of the fact that I think the Draenei sound vaguely Russian (or at least Eastern European).

Really, it’s like Chris Metzen’s attempt at a Russian accent (like the Terran Battlecruiser’s captain who vaguely resembles the Russian Captain Henry Gloval from Robotech.)