Vladimir Menshikov/Bio & Battles

"You know Kane's defenses better than anybody."

- Vladimir to Set

Vladimir Menshikov, also known as Vlad the Inhaler due to his raspy breathing and voice, is a magician from the House of Life in the Kane Chronicles. He was descended from the priests of Amun-Ra and runs the 18th Nome in Russia. He specializes in snakes and can summon snakes from his staff as well as control Uraei, flying cobras that spit fire. Vladimir is the third most powerful magician in the world.