Kolis

**Kolis** is the Primal of Life, though he was born as the Primal of Death. His court is in Dalos.

## Biography

### Early Life

Kolis, the true Primal of Death, grew up with his twin brother Eythos, the true Primal of Life. During his youth, he caught the attention of Mycella. However, Kolis did not return her feelings, and she eventually fell in love with Eythos. Kolis was described as being reckless and wild, with a love for mortals and his gods. Kolis and Eythos fought alongside each other during the war against the Ancients in order to protect mortals.

As the Primal of Death, Kolis was avoided and feared. Over time, he grew deeply jealous of his brother Eythos, who was celebrated and adored.

#### Sotoria and Callum

One day, Kolis happened upon a mortal woman named Sotoria as she was picking flowers for a wedding near the Cliffs of Sorrow. Kolis instantly fell in love with her. Kolis tried to approach her, but when Sotoria saw him, she was terrified and accidentally fell off the cliff. She died from her injuries as Kolis held her. Kolis begged his brother to bring her back to life, but he refused, as restoring life to the dead should not be done often. Eythos' refusal to save Sotoria only caused Kolis's animosity to grow. Afterwards, Kolis visited Sotoria's family, including her parents, her brother named Callum, and older sister named Anthea. He wanted to apologize for being the cause of Sotoria's death and explain to them that he tried to petition Eythos into restoring her life. However, when they saw Kolis, they only cowered in fear. Except for Callum, who was not afraid. He spoke to Kolis, revealing that he also felt responsible for Sotoria's death. Callum was supposed to be with Sotoria that day and could have calmed her down upon seeing Kolis, preventing the whole tragedy; however, he was having sex with a baker's daughter. Callum asked if Kolis could take him to the Vale so that he could apologize to Sotoria, but Kolis explained that mortals who have not passed judgement cannot enter. Determined to see his sister again, Callum pulled out a knife and slit his own throat. Kolis held Callum as he died. Knowing that Eythos would not help, Kolis Ascended Callum and turned him into a Revenant. Unlike other Revenants, Callum was able to experience emotions because Kolis felt many emotions during his creation, including anger, sorrow, and even joy because he was close to someone who shared Sotoria's blood.

#### Primal of Life

After locating the Star, Kolis was able to temporarily steal his brother's power and become the Primal of Life. He then used the power to restore Sotoria's life and he held her captive. While captive, Sotoria was terrified and would often run from Kolis. After Eythos found out that Kolis had restored Sotoria's soul, Eythos killed her, captured her soul, and placed it with embers of Life in the Mierel bloodline so that she would one day be reborn and have her revenge on Kolis. Upon losing Sotoria for a *second* time, Kolis unleashed his wrath against the world. Kolis killed Mycella, still pregnant with Nyktos, in an act of revenge against Eythos. He scarred Attes and murdered his children. Many others, including friends, parents, lovers, and draken were caught in Kolis' murderous rampage. At some point, Kolis destroyed all record of the truth that could reveal he wasn't the true Primal of Life. He ensured that the Primal of Death was no longer depicted.

#### The Death of Eythos

Kolis tried to show Eythos his plans for the future, but Eythos said they would only bring pain to the realms and to Kolis. After much arguing, Eythos told Kolis that he still loved him despite everything. In disbelief and anger, Kolis thrust a rod of dull white into his heart. Kolis only meant to wound Eythos, but Eythos was weakened, and without embers he would die. As Eythos died, he told Kolis that he knew he was capable of killing him, but he always hoped he was wrong. Kolis cried while he held his dying brother. Eythos' soul was placed in the Star and kept hidden inside Sotoria's cage. Over time, the powers of life he stole from Eythos finally waned.

#### Life in Dalos

After the death of Eythos, Nyktos became the Primal of Death. Kolis tormented him and forced him prove his loyalty by committing cruel acts. In his court in Dalos, Kolis would hold women captive in gilded cages, hoping to fill the void that was left by Sotoria. These women, known as "his favorites", included Aois and Gemma. Kolis would provide them luxuries and conversation, but never force himself upon them, even the ones who offered themselves. However, once Kolis grew tired of his favorites, they were often given to Kyn who could do with them as he pleased, including torture, sexual assault, and murder. One of his previous favorites became pregnant and Kolis killed the baby by shoving a dagger through its heart.

Despite lacking the embers of life, Kolis still held the Rite. The Chosen, mortal third sons and daughters, were deceived into believing that they would Ascend and serve the Primals and gods in Iliseeum. Without the embers of life Kolis was unable to Ascend the Chosen into godhood. Instead, they were victims of Kolis' cruel acts. Some of the Chosen faced death, while many others became craven or Ascended.

### *A Shadow in the Ember*

Seraphena first encounters Kolis during the Rite at the Sun Temple. After Kolis deems the Chosen worthy, he locates Sera in one of the alcoves and stares at her. Later on, Nyktos reveals to Sera that Kolis is not the kind Primal that mortals believe him to be. Sera learns the truth about the Rite and how Kolis became the Primal of Life by stealing it from Eythos.

## Personality

Kolis is described as being cruel, manipulative, and deceptively charming.

## Physical Description

Kolis has long golden hair, silver eyes with wisps of gold, and golden bronze shimmery skin.

## Powers & Abilities

* **Compulsion**
* **Shifting:** According to Attes, Kolis can shift into a hawk

## Trivia

* He believes mortals who do not worship primals with dedication should be punished.
* Kolis' likeness to gold comes from the symbolism of the colour.[*citation needed*]

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *A Fire in the Flesh*, Chapter 31
2. ↑ *A Fire in the Flesh*, Chapter 35
3. ↑ *The War of Two Queens*, Chapter 50
4. ↑ *A Fire in the Flesh*, Chapter 21
5. ↑ *A Fire in the Flesh*, Chapter 30
6. ↑ *A Shadow in the Ember*, Chapter 35
7. ↑ *A Light in the Flame*, Chapter 32