The Portrait of Marquis Stezen d'Polarno

The portrait of Marquis Stezen d'Polarno was infused with his soul by King Oderic's mistress. It sapped away Stezen's zestful spirit and daring charm but not his life force. Still, losing his soul rendered the marquis a shadow of his former self. After arriving in Ravenloft, the marquis discovered that he could regain his soul once every three months by draining the life force and souls of anyone who viewed the portrait. The Portrait also functions as a phylactery, granting the Marquis immortality. The portrait itself is nearly invulnerable, only susceptible to damage should he be killed during the brief time he is in possession of his soul.