Name: Gregory Verknotete Schwanz Rattelden

"The Rat King, The Cornered Rat, Sir Cuddles (Title given, not liked.)"
Age: 16

Grade: 2nd year

Biography: 
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Born in a batch of sixtuplets to a very poor family, Gregor's parents were faced with a horrific problem. They could not afford to feed all of their children, and if they tried no doubt several of them would die from starvation. Their powers were useless to the state, and so they worked menial jobs that paid very little. With his horrific realization they formulated an equally horrific plan. They would leave 3 of their children within a nearby forest where they would pass on peacefully from the intense cold. Gregor and two of his siblings were taken and left in the midst of a cold winter's night in a place full of cold and danger. However there were beings of the forest, told about in folktales passed down from generations that saw these poor souls, and decided to take either pity upon them, or for one, inflict a horrific curse. 

	Gregor's brother, the other son who was destined to die became a mighty wolf like creature, who's rending claws and teeth were the scourge of the forest. He ruled the cold night's as an apex predator. His sister who had been sent to die with her brothers was taken in by a witch, who flew in a mortar and pestle. She became a powerful witch of the woods, trained under the wing of a horrific monster. His siblings had been blessed with exceptional power, making them terrifying and mighty to behold. Gregor was nowhere near as lucky, as the god who saw upon him was a god of vermin, a god of that which others despised and hated. With a snap of their fingers, the small bab in the forest was transmuted, divine power given to not hunt and destroy, to not warp and mutate with witch like powers. No, he was transmuted into a form built to survive above all else. Gregor became the Rat King, and was raised by a herd of rats who lived within the forest. Over time the powers that be decided to pit their champions against one another.

	First, the forces of nature battled, predator and prey as Gregor and his brother met for the first time in twelve years. Gregor's brother had been fully subsumed by his magic and turned into a wolf-man, who's chilling howl struck Gregor long before his brother did. In their battle, the wolf had grown used to fighting stupid prey who he could easily corner and devour. However, Gregor had become accustomed to dealing with crafty predators who used the same tactics. Gregor knew he would not win a direct fight, so he did not fight directly. He ran his brother ragged, forcing them to chase him though areas he could pass easily, but they could have to struggle. To struggle was to expend energy, to become weaker. It took hours, but Gregor eventually forced the wolf to collapse from exhaustion. He ended his brother's life by calling upon him a swarm of rats which reduced him to naught but bone in only a few moments. 

	Deep inside Gregor felt what he had done, and felt a tinge of regret and sadness that was quickly overpowered by terror as he felt the machinations of magic work upon him. His sister had been waiting, utilizing magic to hide from her brothers until they were weak and had killed each other. She was impressed by Gregor's cunning and tactics but brushed them off as the survival instincts of a cornered rat. She began to torture her brother with her magic, taking a deep delight in the suffering of others that she inherited from the witch who had trained her. She spoke, each flick of her tongue exaggerated as it carved into Gregor's flesh, speaking her torturous spell into existence. However, she had miscalculated in her assumption. Gregor was never cornered by his brother. He never felt truly in danger leading the fool where they could not follow over and over. This, however was truly a moment where he was cornered, and the cornered rat could be more dangerous that even that of a mighty serpent. 

	In a moment of rage, Gregor's tail shot forwards and grabbed the witch's tongue in its grasp before ripping it from her head, blood spewing from her maw as she screamed in pain. Gregor was freed from the enchantment that tore at his flesh for but a moment, but it was only a moment he needed. He sprung forwards, and took his teeth to her throat as he began to tear her apart, his mighty tail rending her into two pieces at the waist. When Gregor finally came to after his immense rage, he had found that he destroyed her, leaving only bloody smears and non-descript viscera. The Prey became Predator that day, and Gregor took from his battle new found knowledge and strength in himself. He collected his trophies from his siblings, a necklace from his sister, and the teeth of his brother. He added the teeth onto the necklace he now always wears. 

	This battle attracted attention however, as a man appeared not long soon after to find Gregor within the woods. Gregor was surprised that he could understand this man, and they had an offer. For him to become stronger, in a place for those like him. That was when Gregor was brought to the Tsar's school. From there, he learned to read and write, and the basics of education. 

	Gregor's personality is a mix of always cautious, yet curious.
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Powers

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	Form of the Rat King: Gregor's primary power is that his body has been sculpted from that of a normal human into a form perfect for survival in the cold harsh wilderness. Gregor's body is covered in a thick layering of fur, which is a light grey. The ends of his hands and feet are tipped with claws able to dig into wood, and even stone when needed as to allow him to climb with ease. His skeleton can collapse slightly, allowing him to fit through gaps normally to small. He has an unnatural amount of physical stamina, as well as a resistance to diseases. He is, effectively, a rat man. Surprisingly, he isn't a horrifying rat man, but rather just one who's average looking.

	Rule of the Rat King: Gregor is able to command and dominate other rodents, calling upon them as his soldiers and minions when needed. He is able to communicate to them complex plans and ideas that they'd normally be unable to comprehend, making these rats appear exceptionally intelligent to those who observe them. This control can be contested by other animal dominators, but Gregor's hold is very strong, as it is narrow. 

	Rat King's Tail: The most dangerous part of his body, that which he used to destroy his witch sister, Gregor's tail appears to be 12 tails coiled into one, giving him a much thicker tail than most rats would have, looking much more like a reptile's tail in terms of build. Gregor's tail is capable of crushing stone, and even non-magical metals like iron and steel with relative ease. If the tail is ever cut off, it regenerates rapidly in a process that drains a good deal of physical stamina from Gregor. Gregor can suppress this regeneration if he needs to.
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Relationships

[hider=Aegus]
Gregor constantly rifles through Aegus's trash, picking up and scavenging things that Aegus throws away.
"Aegus? Has more stuff than he can handle, throws a lot away...a lot of nice clothes too..."
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[hider=Alicia von Rheumann] Gregor avoids her at all costs, having a personal hatred for witches. He finds her games wasteful, and repulsive.
"She'd not be the first witch I've torn the tongue out of if she tried casting magic on me. Keep her away from me."
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[hider=Alexei Chocholov] Gregor finds them an interesting individual, but is quite fine staying at least 20 feet away at all times.
"I've nothing against Alex, but...uhh...I've seen him do things...I've heard of him doing things...I'd rather not get to close unless I had to."
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[hider=Sasha Yenina] She terrifies Gregor, who when she has been angry, has no doubt had Gregor tossed to her with a bow on him in an attempt to calm her down. This normally leads to her squeezing him, and giving him the title of Sir Cuddles. "That girl, she scares me. I am apparently to her, Sir Cuddles. My name is not cuddles, it is Gregor! I am not cuddly either....mostly..."
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[hider=Nidgardt] Gregor likes Nidgardt, having from the first moment of meeting him been willing to spar and fight him to better himself, and Nidgardt.
"Nidgardt is a swell fella. I'd have his back in a fight in a heartbeat. Woe be to anyone who angers him, for I'll be there to watch the carnage."
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[hider=Alyona Yenina] Gregor feels bad for Alyona, and once in a while leaves her candies he finds. He feels a strange sort of kinship with her.
"Poor girl, thin as a twig and filled with so much darkness...maybe some chocolate will help cheer her up?"
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[hider=Kakra/Kato Equinox] 
Gregor when he frost met Kakara/Kato knew something was off with them, but having had no real previous encounters with fictionalized mental illness, assumed it was in part from their powers. He inquired, trying to not be overly rude. After some prying he learned of their curse and having fought against what he learned later was a witch, took it very seriously. Gregor has vowed that should he find the witch responsible, he would tear them in two, to symbolically break the curse upon Kakra/Kato. [/hider]