Kholkaeryn

Kholkaeryn, also known by the Common name of "Winterclaw" is the Spirit of Deadwinter, a creature once thought to be Fey in origin but now twisted with Fiendish purpose. On the night of Midwinter, also known as Deadwinter, Kholkaeryn stalks the land seeking victims for his dark purpose.

Description

Kholkaeryn is a terrifying figure; an emaciated-looking male with a goat-like face, his signature large, curled and spiked horns, and long, spindly, deer-like legs with wicked claws upon his hooves. His long fingers are tipped with black, claw-like nails and his teeth are like sharpened razors in his mouth. His skin and hair are silvery white, streaked with mud and blood, and upon his body he wears only manacles about his wrists and ankles, dragging long chains behind him. His eyes are described as being as dark as black pits, and he has a long, pointed tongue.   Kholkaeryn stalks the night, seeking people surrounded by negative energies, following them to make sure they are alone before he strikes. He attacks his victims with claws, teeth and chains, beating them into submission before dragging them off to a wintery doom. Many of these victims are never seen again; their bodies never found. Those that are, are found completely drained of bodily fluids, the eyes, heart and tongue roughly removed.

Personality

Kholkaeryn is a cunning and patient being, but little else is known about him. Some call him ruthless and vengeful, while others suggest he is simply fulfilling a purpose and is therefore devoid of true emotion.

Abilities

Kholkaeryn is believed to have the ability to detect negative energies and evil intent surrounding a person or held within a person's soul. He magically manipulates the chains on his wrists, using them to bludgeon and bind his victims before attacking with teeth and claws. It is believed that he drains the blood of his victims using his long, pointed tongue.

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