Koschei the Deathless
Koschei the Deathless (a.k.a. Koschei the Immortal)
Koschei the Deathless is a figure of power within the Thrice-Nine Kingdom, serving as a grim enforcer and protector to Vasilisa the Beautiful. His very existence is an affront to mortality, for Koschei cannot be slain by conventional means; his death is locked away, far beyond the reach of ordinary mortals, in a sequence of layers that form a riddle of despair. He is as much a terror as he is a servant, wielding ancient and terrible magics, yet he remains bound to Vasilisa's will, his unwavering loyalty rooted in secrets as deep as his death’s hiding place.
Koschei's appearance is a haunting sight that lingers long in the mind. He is impossibly gaunt, his skeletal frame wrapped in skin that clings tightly to every bone. His long, wiry hair and beard are a stark white, spilling like frost from his ancient face, framing hollow cheeks and eyes that seem to burn with a cold, unnatural light. His visage is ugly and repellent, a reflection of the centuries he has endured. Despite his frail and decrepit appearance, Koschei exudes an aura of menace and inevitability, as if death itself follows in his shadow.
Koschei rides naked upon his enchanted horse. The horse’s black coat gleams like obsidian, and its burning red eyes betray an otherworldly intelligence. It moves with supernatural grace, unbothered by terrain, and can cross great distances in a blink. The horse is fiercely loyal to Koschei, a companion and tool in his tireless service to Vasilisa.
Koschei's immortality is the source of his name and his legend. His death, separated from his body, lies hidden in layers: it is hidden within a needle, which is inside an egg, the egg is within a duck, the duck within a hare, the hare within an iron chest, buried under a green oak tree on an island, hidden in the vast sea. Koschei fears death, and as anyone gains possession of the egg, he will serve them blindly to satisfy the possessor. If the needle it touched to Koschei, his death will return to him and he will be slain.
Despite his grim and monstrous nature, Koschei serves Vasilisa the Beautiful with unerring devotion, acting as her enforcer, guardian, and executioner. Some say that Vasilisa’s wisdom and beauty have tamed the monstrous Koschei, binding him with a power that goes beyond magic. Others whisper that he owes her a debt that even immortality cannot repay. Whatever the truth, his loyalty is unwavering, and he will stop at nothing to fulfill her commands.
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Children
Pronouns
He/Him
Gender
Male
Presentation
Masculine
Eyes
Gray
Hair
Long white
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Pale, clinging to bones
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