Chort

Titles:

The Rogue, Harbinger of Doom

Culture:

Slavic / Christian

Kin:

Chernobog (father), Morana (mother)

Appearance:

Chort is typically portrayed as an anthropomorphic being resembling traditional Christian representations of lesser demons, i.e. with horns, hooves and a long, skinny tail. Is also somewhat of a shapeshifter, but can still be detected by those familiar with Chort's true form. Etymologically, the name "chort" suggests that one of this demon's legs might be shorter than the other.

Purpose/Role:

• Pimarily a trickster figure
• Coaxes people into selling their souls in exchange for mundane rewards (e.g. money, fame, power), securing their places in hell
• Often changes appearance to that of a handsome young man or huntsman in order to more effectively deceive those whom he solicits
• Considered by Christians to be a minion of Satan

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