Koloss
creatureMassive blue-skinned humanoid creatures 5-10ft, skin sagging/bloody/cracked by rapid growth, three size classes, red beady eyes, emotionless, wear oversized/torn stolen human clothes, wield brutish iron swords sized to body, pouches of fake coins on straps
Koloss begin as terrifying, emotionless blue-skinned giants engineered by the Lord Ruler, their grotesque, ever-growing bodies a living reminder of his brutal control. In The Well of Ascension they serve as the primary shock troops of invading armies, their mindless ferocity threatening to overwhelm Luthadel. By The Hero of Ages, the secret of their creation is revealed and the last koloss are freed from external domination, transforming from instruments of tyranny into tragic, liberated beings whose future hinges on the remnants of their shattered race.
Evolution
The Well of Ascension
Massive blue-skinned humanoid creatures 5-10ft, skin sagging/bloody/cracked by rapid growth, three size classes, red beady eyes, emotionless, wear oversized/torn stolen human clothes, wield brutish iron swords sized to body, pouches of fake coins on straps
The Hero of Ages
Humanoid creatures 5-13ft tall; blue skin oversized/drooping on young (loose folds), stretched/ripped on elders (flaps); beady bloodred eyes; never stop growing; massive blunt swords; scarlet blood.
Book Appearances
The Well of Ascension
First appears Ch 2
The Hero of Ages
First appears Ch 2