Kashnaka d'Vhakk

## Backstory:

Kashnaka d'Vhakk is an ancient Xeno, technically over two billion years old and originating in another galaxy. She was one of the first members of the prethoryn hivemind, and the only one to fully escape the mind.

Kashnaka first arrived on [Redacted] as part of the prethoryn invasion that sought to infest the planet. After extensive conversation with the Exarch Oscarh, however, the hivemind began to develop the concept of religion, originally worshiping Khaine. Over time, this lead to different personalities manifesting within the hivemind.

Eventually, one of these personalities sought to escape the limited existence of the mind, and so enlisted the help of the Lord Capitan of the newly founded city of Underbright for aid in creating a new body. The body chosen by this personality happened to be a replica of the body belonging to Kashnaka, before she became part of the hivemind.

During this time, the hivemind began attempting to quash any individuality among its drones. Realising this would mean her death, Kashnaka managed to transfer her consciousness into the new body, fully escaping the reach of the hivemind, which would later be crushed in battle and banished to the deepest tunnels of the planet.

Now In her new, four armed body, Kashnaka has taken to trying to remember elements of her now dead culture. While she has been partially successful, she has also remembered how much she enjoys killing people, leading to some difficulty adapting to life in Subterranus.

## Appearance and equipment:

Her current body has blue skin, is a little taller than the average human, but considerably stronger. With four arms, and the ability to wield Skaven sorcery, she has proven herself a dangerous combatant. She is never seen without her Scythe, as the weapon is the only physical remnant of her culture and religion that remains, kept even during her years in the hivemind. She also often wields a modified Ratling gun, two swords, or a lascannon. She likes to wear black robes, enchanted with Eshin sorcery that help her blend into the shadows, combined with a hood that hides most of her face, showing only her mouth with its many pointed teeth. As a result of modifications made in the Bluescale gene clinics, she now also sports a set of Crow like wings, and sharp, retractable claws.

Her favourite method of attack is to use the foul magic of the Skaven to kill and disorientate foes before charging in with her scythe and blades, slicing apart anything in her way. Should any foe prove too strong for her, she will use her greatest tactic of all: dishonour. She regularly flees difficult fights, and enjoys deceiving enemies into thinking they are in a duel, only to call upon her allies for aid.

## Personality:

Kashnaka does not pretend to be a good person. She is unapologetically evil, and often expresses how much she enjoys both killing and eating her victims. Fortunately, she refuses to harm those she deems as either innocent or useful, currently focusing her efforts on conquering the skaven clans still offering resistance. As a result of her brutality, appearance and often merciless behaviour, most Skaven refer to her as “monster”. Even her allies, such as the Lord Captain view her with an air of caution, though many believe she is not quite as cruel as she suggests. Despite this, she has still managed to enter into a loving relationship with Lieutenant Delilah of the Bluescales. She is incredibly clear about the fate of any who would threaten her. As a result of recent events, Kashnaka and Delilah are married, with Kashnaka taking the surname Lock. She has also converted to worshipping the Emperor, and eagerly slaughters any she deems heretical.

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