Myrddrall

Myrddraal (pronounced: MUHRD-draal) are species of Trolloc, muscular and serpent-quick, with lank black hair and waxy white skin. They have no eyes, but can "see" with perfect clarity. Their appearance never varies; they are always male in appearance, with identical features and builds described as being like that of a tall man.

Their creation is from the crossbreeding of Human and Trolloc, and only results from less then 1% of these couplings. Since no human would couple with a Trolloc it becomes obvious what method is used.

Nature
Myrddraal are genetically Trolloc offspring, but are throwbacks to their human origin; for some reason, throwbacks to the animal side of Trollocs' genetic heritage never survive. Their names, where known, are in the Trolloc tongue. One theory holds that Myrddraal are created by the channeling gene; this would also explain why they are needed for turning a channeler to the Dark One. They are believed to be sterile; no female specimen has ever been seen. For some reason, they are reported to lack a sense of humor by both Light and Dark. Myddraal do not have dreams. Their blood is acidic and will etch steel if not cleaned off; their fingernails are hard enough to scratch wood.



Appearance
Myrddraal wear black armor with overlapping scales, and black cloaks which do not stir in the wind. They are able to move between, or disappear into, shadows, and mirrors only reflect a misty image of them.