Vladimir Menshikov

Vladimir Menshikov, also known as Vlad the Inhaler, is a Russian magician in charge of the 18th Nome. He is an assassin for rogue magicians. He is the third most powerful magician in the world.

Biography
Vladimir is Russian, which is a no brainer, for 'Rule with Peace'. This is wierd since most bad guys are named Vlad.

Background
Vlad is the grandson of the infamous Prince Menshikov, who was a close friend, and then reviled enemy, of Tsar Peter the Great of Russia. Menshikov may hear the orders from Desjardins, but he has his own agenda. He wants to help Apophis rise from his prison.

The Throne of Fire
In The Throne of Fire, Vladmir Menshikov was hosted by the chaos snake Apophis and tried to unleash Chaos into the world. He had put curses on the Chief Lector, Desjardins, to sap away the Desjardins's strength. Menshikov had lived with grief and despair so long that Apophis had twisted his soul, made him a prisoner of his own hateful feelings. Vladimir Menshikov pretended to gloat, but he didn’t feel any sense of triumph. Inside he was terrified, defeated, and miserable. He was enslaved by Apophis.

In the final battle in the deep cavern in the Duat, Desjardins attacked Vlad and engaged him in combat.

Appearance
Vlad dresses in all white, wearing a suit and scarf and sunglasses. He has a chubby face, a pleasant smile, and curly gray hair. His eyes are ruined, however, appearing as if they have been "splashed with acid, then repeatedly clawed by cats". He wears a silver, snake-shaped pendant.

Powers and Abilities
Vlad can cast curses, as he did to Chief Lector Desjardins in The Throne Of Fire. He can also use a pendant to change enemies into snakes and making earth envelop his enemies "crossing like a DNA helix', as described by narrator Carter Kane. Apart from that, his other powers in the end of The Throne of Fire all come from Apophis, whom he hosted.

Trivia
- He is the person whom Sadie described as the "Ice Cream Guy"

-Some think that Vlad's nickname, "Vlad the Inhaler" may come from dracula's nickname, "Vlad the Impaler". Especially due to their fiendish and evil behavors.