Kelrek

Kelrek is a demigod, son of the death god Kloht. He is known as the Devourer and delights in chaos. He seeks to usurp his father's place. During the war of the gods before his father was banished, he slew many Sahlites.

His soul is bound to a purple leather book called Kelrek's Hide, which was found by Nitsuj in the Royal Library of Copperforge. He was bound by Hortiel on the night the Sahlite fell over Copperforge, though a human man with whom he made a deal was also bound into the book.

Kelrek offers Nitsuj the power of Resurrection in exchange for six souls. He grants Nitsuj a black dagger wrapped in Kelrek's skin to complete the deed. The dagger is concealed within his forearm.

Impatient with Nitsuj's slow progress, Kelrek send his servant, Thaul Alhoon, to Nitsuj in a dream. Alhoon warns him that he has three days to claim the remaining souls, one of which must be "good," or face the consequences.

When Nitsuj claims the final soul and imbues the book with power, Kelrek reforms. Telling Nitsuj that he will always own him, Kelrek bursts forth from Copperforge into the world. Nitsuj later learns he can use an amulet of the Cult of the Many Eyes to communicate with Kelrek.