Son of the empress and an ender, Khitrost is one of the strongest enders ever born. A mere brush of his fingers is said to be able to flay the skin from a person instantly. While rumors exaggerate his powers, most likely, the fact remains he is very powerful, very skilled, and very dangerous. And psychotic. His sadistic delight in the pain of others made him a terror even to his peers. He was given only 7 runes, but each one a blood rune--a complete transference of another's abilities and powers.