Kankrelat

Kankrelat is a character appearing in the Homestuck adventure game and webcomic. Initially presented as a minor antagonist, Kankrelat is a troll and a member of the Midnight Crew, a group of assassins. Kankrelat's primary appearance and role are within the game "Sburb," a narrative device within Homestuck where players engage with a fictional version of the game. In "Sburb," Kankrelat functions as a boss encounter for the player characters. His abilities and motivations within the game are tied to the overarching plot of Homestuck, which involves interdimensional gameplay and the destruction and creation of universes. Kankrelat is known for his distinctive appearance and his association with the color black and the number 8, which are recurring motifs for his faction. His character design and personality are often characterized as sardonic and menacing. While not a central protagonist, Kankrelat serves as an obstacle that the main characters must overcome to progress within the game's narrative. His interactions, though limited, contribute to the complex world-building of Homestuck.