Kasuti

2.08 The Will of the Wanderer

Kasuti is a wanderer of the multiverse, possessing the ability to travel between different worlds and dimensions, including her human life in Lincoln City and the world of Tamriel where she takes the form of a Dunmer, a Bosmer or anything she deems fitting in whatever situation she finds herself in - she has a brutally honest and calm personality and tends to live in the moment, making decisions on instinct rather than careful planning for the sake of fun and the adventure, it is believed that in Tamriel she has a group of companions however the Torchwood Archives (when the Institute was active) never properly confirmed the truth of this.

## About

Whilst on Earth, in human form, she can usually be seen in normal everyday street clothes however when called into action, her attire will change to black and purple colored armor but with a modern twist - this can alter with what the Torchwood Archives called "an Assassin style outfit" when in the field or protecting her territory.

Kasuti's origins are shrouded in mystery, to everyone but herself, she is happy to recall memories to a select few people making her quite mysterious to any outsiders who don't really know her, she spends a significant amount of time in Tamriel, exploring the vast and varied landscape and immersing herself in the culture and she even became fluent in the language of the Dragons (Dovahzul to some Tamriel natives) - It was during her travels in and around the multiverse when she first encountered Shane, and the two struck up an unlikely friendship despite their very different backgrounds however in the years that followed it would become very awkward and chaotic yet there was still a friendship to be seen there as she would help Shane with several Torchwood: Lincoln City missions before seemingly leaving those duties to Shane.

This would be the last time that Kasuti would be seen properly around Lincoln City because, whilst on an adventure with the Tamriel version of Shane (called Shane Eyoho) the two would come across a multiverse portal after tackling a grueling cave system that featured many beings and monsters looking for the same thing on their own individual paths leading to this reunion - the portal's presence seemingly caused some side effects as Kasuti would try to double cross Shane and send him through the portal thus banishing him into the multiverse himself however Shane from Lincoln City intervened and used Torchwood's advanced technology to banish Kasuti, a decision that he shows guilt towards to this day.

Kasuti's actual current whereabouts are unknown after her banishment as she seemed to disappear entirely for several years - It wasn't until the being known as The Legion took on her form during an encounter with the demon Lamashtu that she resurfaced once again, albeit in a strange and altered state, The Legion would also use her form (mixed with The Legion's original vessel of Susie Lavoie) in the being's attempt to neutralize Shane and Lamashtu on it's multiverse wide plan of vengeance where it aimed to kill as many multiverse wanderers as possible so the lost souls that made up it's consciousness could get vengeance however it was unsuccessful and the being itself (as well as its Kasuti form) was killed using the Lance of Akavir at the hands of Norse Trickster Demigod Loki.

## Powers and Abilities

* Multiverse wanderer - Kasuti can travel through worlds with ease and has vast knowledge of the world of Tamriel, a world she frequently visits.
* Fluent in Duhvazol/Dragon language - Kasuti can speak in the language of the Dragons fluently.
* Stealth - Kasuti can sneak up on people without a sound and can even turn invisible for a short period of time using magic.
* Magic - It is disputed whether or not Kasuti may have practiced magic during her time in Tamriel however her invisibility/stealth ability seems to back this claim up.
* Fire resistance - On Tamriel, and when in Dunmer form, Kasuti can't be harmed with fire due to Dunmer's being naturally resistant to it.
* Weapons master - Kasuti is an expert when it comes to fighting with all kinds of weapons like swords, daggers and even bow and arrows.
* Expert Craftmanship - Kasuti has made several weapons and sets of armor for the Tamriel version of Shane known as Shane Eyoho with great speed and precision.

## Weaknesses

* Banishment - Kasuti hasn't been seen properly since she was banished into the Multiverse through a strong portal many years ago.
* Blade forged in Dragon's blood - Sharing a deep connection with a group of Dragons, through her fluency in their language, it is believed that Kasuti may share their only true weakness.
* Lance of Akavir - Using the Lance with the blessing of another multiverse wanderer can kill any multiverse wanderer according to Evorio of Akavir (himself a multiverse wanderer) - the weapon was used to kill The Legion who had took on Kasuti's form during it's last stand, as her soul has made contact with the weapon it is now believed that the weapon could potentially cause fatal damage should her soul reunite with a vessel or her own body as a side effect of The Legion assuming her form.

## Episodes

### 1.01: City Life

Kasuti claims responsibility via hologram for breaking out a captured Hoix and opening the rift above Lincoln City in order to test Torchwood: Lincoln City members: Shane, Lewis & Zach, she states that she wanted to see if Shane had chosen the correct people for protecting the city and possibly even Earth, she admits that her plan was a little extreme in the process but says that they passed her test.

Shane can then be seen back at the base looking at Kasuti's profile, he is unsure whether he should put Kasuti in the cells for what she did, as she did put alot of people at risk with her reckless plan, he debates what to do as his facial expressions suggest a long and hard mental debate in which he seemingly thinks abut the consequences for both her and even himself and even this branch of Torchwood he has setup. He thinks about it but then he just turns off the computer system and shuts down the base for the night.

### 1.02: Other Worlds

Syelilan Bade (or Syel) of The Drunken Hound tavern in Tamriel escapes the Torchwood: Lincoln City team after coming through their multiverse portal when she tried to solve where Shane Eyoho (the Tamriel version of Shane) disappears too following his tavern visits, she finds herself near Kasuti's house and decides to barge her way in to try and get to Shane stating that Torchwood will feel her pain, Kasuti asks who she is only for Syelilan to reply that she is no one as she lectures her on her life at The Drunken Hound as Kasuti tries to empathize with her - this only makes Syelilan mad who lunges for her in a fit of a rage, with this the two fight around the room - the fight is interrupted by gunfire as Lewis and Zach open fire on Syelilan, as Torchwood sprint in which distracts Syelilan long enough for Kasuti to come up behind Syel and stab her non fatally with her own dagger, Syel screams in pain as Kasuti twists the knife as Shane gives Syel a device that'll get her back to the Hound however Syel doesn't go quietly as she refuses to leave Earth - Kasuti simply says: "Ok, we'll make you" as she launches Syel out of her bedroom window, Syel then disappears mid fall thanks to the device Shane gave her.

### 1.05: Dark Times

Kasuti joins the trio during an investigation of a strange "accident" on a Lincolnshire farm however they don't notice her and simply leave suggesting she was late, she then officially joins when the Torchwood computer comes online to report several strange deaths at a local bar, she joins up with Shane and Lewis to investigate - she doesn't seem to take the investigation too seriously however her mood switches to one of seriousness when they are attack by a half converted human-Cyberman hybrid thanks to a strange virus.

### 1.06: City of Metal

Kasuti confronts the now fully transformed Cyberman however it doesn't reply to any of her questions and instead picks her up and throws her out of the bar, she awakes in her bedroom with no idea of how she got there but then remembers the Cyberman attack and just gasps sitting there in stunned silence, she then turns on her television after a few minutes revealing the barn on the farm they were investigating has exploded, she looks on mortified as she calls the Torchwood base to ask where Zach is as she believes he was caught up in the blast and reveals the news to Shane, who is unaware of the happenings, over the phone.

This leads to a series of attempted calls by Kasuti to get through to Shane, who won't answer anymore following the news, and Kasuti tells him to stop blaming himself for Zach's unfortunate death making a valid point in the process that Zach going back to the farm to investigate was Zach's choice, she eventually gives up trying and decides to go solo to defeat the Cybermen once and for all, she then goes over to her bed and opens a drawer underneath it with "Top Secret" written on the drawer, in the drawer are various weapons, she puts on her assassin like outfit and picks a gold tipped dagger out before leaving out of the window.

The surviving Cybermen can then be seen on what looks like a crashed spaceship, screens are fluctuating, the engines don't work and instead release this eerie hum which can be heard in the background as the Cybermen speak to each other about their plan and the virus they released into the bar, Kasuti shows up on the ship and confronts them, taking jabs at the ship and its design in the process, two of the Cybermen go to apprehend her however one gets a bit too near and ends up sparking mysteriously before falling to the floor thanks to Kasuti having golden weapons on her person, Shane soon arrives and is surprised to see his friend already here, the two work together to disable the Cyber-ship and whilst Shane distracts them by confronting them himself, the two remaining Cybermen are then stabbed from behind one at a time with Kasuti's golden daggers, they instantly shutdown, the ship goes into "Energy overdrive" due to a lack of an operator and proceeds to blowup with Shane and Kasuti escaping in time, following this: Shane, Kasuti and Lewis reunite on the field the ship was buried under - Lewis leaves Torchwood following these events but Shane asks Kasuti to join however she politely declines telling Shane that she technically already is in an attempt to get out of the situation however she says that she will see him around and will be there when things get hairy but she can't be there all the time before walking off.

### 3.03: The Middle Men

Whilst on the run from the Live Control Agency, Shane stays at a hotel in Portugal it is there he dreams - the dream finds himself on the estate of a former friend who can be seen standing alone in the middle of a park field, she beckons Shane over in the dream only to reveal a strange beetle creature attached to her back, its legs visible to him over her shoulders, she calls it "Spikey" and says menacingly that he will keep Shane safe tonight, this dream was caused by the behind the scenes of the Trickster's Brigade and whilst it's not stated that this friend of Shane's is actually Kasuti, many theorize that the Brigade created a "dream copy" and chose to show their presence in this way to scare Shane.

### 4.04: The Demon That Walked Amongst Man

In this episode, Kasuti's banishment into the multiverse is finally canonized through flashbacks where it is revealed that a being of the multiverse called The Legion initially took her form as it aimlessly travelled the multiverse, the being doesn't encounter Shane though but instead the demon Lamashtu who was sent through the multiverse by his spirit guide Constance King from Christmas 2021 in an attempt to salvage some artefacts as Kasuti's banishment (mixed with The Legion's presence) caused major instability within the multiverse, it is during the last trip and in a town infested with the undead where a different, slightly older, looking Kasuti (which is actually The Legion) is seen by the demon trying to blend in with its surroundings, it states it has no idea how it got here but it wishes to escape, despite its wishes for assistance Lamashtu defeats The Legion easily when it becomes aggressive as the flashback ends.

### 4.07: The Joker in the Pack

The Legion's vessel, Susie Lavoie (herself from another universe) is stabbed and seemingly killed by an enraged Loki however the being reanimates and brings about The End as it disintegrates Sam and Dean Winchester (also from another universe), destroys several worlds and even "kills" Loki during this spell of rage, it calms down to face Shane and Lamashtu (who watched all this happen) - the Legion smirks however instead of Susie's voice, a new voice can be heard: "Oh dear guys, I'm really sorry about your little plan." - Lamashtu exclaims that the voice they just heard wasn't Susie's as The Legion says a word in the language of the Dragon and Shane seems mortified as "Susie" takes off her mask to reveal that The Legion now has the face of Kasuti once again.

### 4.08: The Lost

Shane questions The Legion for it's new choice of vessel however it simply says that it felt right for the end, the being also states that they are all friends here which annoys Lamashtu who scolds the being for it's mind games however The Legion holds it's hands up sarcastically as the being pulls down her hood revealing the transformation into Kasuti is complete - Shane and Lamashtu waste little time in trying to fight The Legion's Kasuti form but are unsuccessful as The Legion's strength combined with Kasuti's fighting style proves too much for the pair, before The Legion tells Shane, even pointing at its new Kasuti vessel, that "Kasuti told us, before being integrated into us that you and your friends would be able to break us apart...but we are more than just a consciousness...and you know that...so why don't you try to kill her for good!" before disappearing.

Shane soon makes a deal with The Legion to have a wager in combat where if Shane and Lamashtu win, The Legion must abandon it's plan of vengeance, return everyone to their original timelines and head back to the multiverse but in the process gambles the world they live in should the pair lose, the being re-emerges in it's Kasuti form and agrees to the terms of "Mr. Shane" - the pair then realize that it's almost mirroring a battle they had with the being almost two years ago at the same place of the wager, Lincoln Castle, however The Legion was not at full strength then so was defeated as they debate on their realistic chances of winning.

Lincoln Castle stands tall and proud as Shane and Lamashtu enter the grounds, Lamashtu gives a motivational speech as The Legion (back in Kasuti form and thus mirroring the battle from years ago) can be seen walking down the path towards them, the being meets them and before a punch is even thrown, the being sarcastically claps and the following exchange is shared: "We approve of your deal Mr. Shane, how about you do us a favor and not break our hearts again? We really don't need the hassle." Shane replies sarcastically: "Oh yeah because destroying EVERYTHING is heartbreaking for you...grow a soul, OH WAIT..." The Legion proceeds to slyly put on its Susie mask and fires off a blast of energy at Shane which hits him hard enough to send him flying through the air, dropping the Lance of Akavir (a weapon that could kill the being) in the process, the fight is intense and brutal but it mirrors the fight as Shane and Lamashtu do get the upper hand many times however The Legion always finds a way to come back and get the upper hand as well before The Legion changes back into Susie Lavoie, the fight spills to the castle walls but it's The Legion that loses the exchange up there as Shane pushes the being over the protective fencing to the ground below, this proves ineffective as it reanimates into it's Kasuti form once again.

They are met with a: "Well hello there my little lambs" as Kasuti teleports behind them, a glimpse of The Legion's voice in her speech, Lamashtu launches a stream of fire at the being but it does nothing other then cause the being to seize up for a moment but it ultimately, once again, does nothing as she starts chanting something in the language of the Dragon as the castle and city around them start to crumble into dust, the Lance of Akavir begins to shake violently behind her as the markings glow red, like its begging to be used, Shane goes for it but is punched onto the floor by Kasuti's left hand as the ground below them starts to crack open and sink into itself as Kasuti turns to him, "We are many, you are but two, The Legion is..." before its new Kasuti vessel can end its monologue, Shane and Lamashtu see the Lance of Akavir pierce the heart of The Legion's vessel, Kasuti touches her blood splattered hoodie like she can't believe what she is seeing, she looks alarmed and shocked - so much so she turns back into Susie Lavoie at the orders of The Legion, the being falls to its knees with a blank look on its face, it then lets out a bloodcurdling scream as it frantically changes forms from Susie to Kasuti in very quick succession, before it dies it turns around to see who dealt the blow, it is revealed to be Loki (who is somehow alive) "I'm the Trickster, you never did kill me off" he announces and he raises the Lance above his head and pierces The Legion through the chest with it causing it to explode into pieces, a white light then engulfs everything and after a huge "Boom" sound, the multiverse is seemingly reset.

## Lincoln City Episodes

### 2.04 Dragonfire

Whilst not in this episode, her influence is felt when a group of Dragons find their way to Lincoln City, they are confronted by Shane and Lamashtu, the Dragon leader identifies Kasuti as the spirit they are serving and the reason for their actions. The Dragons express that they are carrying out Kasuti's bidding/"will" after her banishment from the mortal world. Kasuti is depicted as a powerful entity with a restless spirit, prompting the Dragons to abduct virgin women as vessels for her lost soul (a common practice for Dragons in lore). The revelation of her name sends shudders through Shane as Lamashtu melts the lock of the cage holding Natasha and Laura, the Dragons make it clear that these particular women are intended as potential vessels for Kasuti as they were most compatible. This underscores Kasuti's role in their plans for resurrection and suggests a darker, otherworldly purpose behind the abductions.

Kasuti's connection to Tamrielic artifacts, including a sword left behind by the Dragons, adds a layer of mystery to her character. The sword, forged in Dragon blood, becomes a crucial weapon against the Dragons, emphasizing Kasuti's ties to their kind and hinting at a complex history between her and the supernatural beings.

### 2.08 The Will of the Wanderer

Kasuti's influence is first seen in the actions of the Dragons. They gather in the sewers of Lincoln City, holding a blade fatal to them and discussing how it opposes Kasuti's will. It is revealed that Kasuti's primary wish was for her soul to be returned from the multiverse, indicating her influence over the Dragons and their respect for her desires, the scene becomes tense when the demon Lamashtu emerges having tracked the Dragons and a confrontation ensues, after the fight in which Lamashtu mortally wounds the Dragons with Kasuti's own swords, he proceeds to torch the hideout in the sewers with his Pyrokinesis, unknown to him at the time though; the ritual had already been complete and, through the rubble, A lost soul resembling Kasuti's physical appearance appears, she is disoriented and confused, a state that signifies her struggle between the worlds and her lost identity.

The lost soul of Kasuti encounters Scratch, a character who recognizes and addresses her with familiarity and affection as the two are lovers. This interaction reveals a deeper connection between the two, suggesting a shared past and a bond that transcends their current circumstances. Scratch's efforts to help Kasuti, combined with her initial confusion and later recognition, highlight her internal conflict and the complexity of her character - Later, as Kasuti's soul begins to regain her sense of self, she finds and confronts Shane who can be seen fighting a transformed Scratch in a surburban area of the city, she begins expressing anger and hurt over past actions. This confrontation reveals her unresolved feelings and the pain of her past experiences. The subsequent encounter with Lamashtu, where she's mistaken for her human form, adds another layer to her struggle, illustrating the conflict between her spiritual and physical existence as Lamashtu goes as far as to attack both her and Scratch, the pair get away unscathed.

Towards the end of the story, Kasuti makes a crucial decision to return to her human life, indicating her desire for a simpler, more grounded existence. This decision is made despite Scratch's wishes, showing her assertiveness and desire for autonomy. Fiona's role as a spirit guide in facilitating this transition underscores the significance of Kasuti's choice and Fiona requests that they go tell Scratch together, they do this and the pair have a touching heart to heart moment as Kasuti's memories of wandering the multiverse begin to fade, the touching moment is disrupted as Kasuti has a vision regarding Lamashtu and his subsequent killing of Scratch, which surprisingly comes to light as, whilst still seeing Scratch as a danger unlike everyone else, the demon plunges a special Hawthorn stake into the chest of Scratch from behind before running away out of sheer guilt, leaving Kasuti saddened and somber.

The story concludes with Kasuti waking up in her human form, with the previous events seeming like a distant dream. This new beginning represents her choice to embrace a normal life, leaving behind the complexities of her past adventures and conflicts. The tranquility of her morning contrasts starkly with the turmoil she experienced as a lost soul, symbolizing her newfound peace and the closure of her tumultuous journey.