Baba Yaga

Legendary Russian witch who lives in a hut that runs around on chicken legs. Very powerful and known to be an associate of Igwolf. Has an extraordinary appetite and is capable of finishing off an entire village's cattle herd. Known to Russians as "the Grandmother".

Baba Yaga's hut is hexagonal in shape but is much larger (in fact, dungeon-sized) on the inside than it appears. It spins around on the chicken legs and one must say, "Little A, little B, turn your door around to me." in order to get the hut to stop spinning and drop to ground level. The entry room is occupied by her cat Vladimir.

Baba Yaga must be approached with utmost respect, humility and honesty. The Byzantine Envoys were told that they must not leave a mess, be nosy or touch anything that belongs to her. By following these rules, they were able to gain information about Igwolf as well as cures for Anna and Ivan. The only price she exacted was that in exchange for curing Ivan, either he or whoever he passes the geas on to must go on a quest to bring her the Staff of the King of Cats, which Snowflake, the current King of Cats, is also seeking. Jean-Claude volunteered to take on the quest and left the Byzantine Envoys.

Baba Yaga should not be remotely considered an ally. She is neutral at best and should be considered dangerous.

Baba Yaga seems to regard the Duchess Anna Ivanovna with some enmity, although the reason is unknown.