diff --git a/lords_of_ash/common/scripted_effects/mistborn_effects.txt b/lords_of_ash/common/scripted_effects/mistborn_effects.txt
index b88383c..b9101ee 100644
--- a/lords_of_ash/common/scripted_effects/mistborn_effects.txt
+++ b/lords_of_ash/common/scripted_effects/mistborn_effects.txt
@@ -138,6 +138,17 @@ create_steel_inquisitor_effect = {
 	add_trait = disfigured # Spikes through the eyes
 }
 
+# ===== KANDRA CONTRACT EFFECTS =====
+
+assign_kandra_contract_effect = {
+	# Assigns a kandra to serve this character
+	# The kandra becomes a courtier and gains a flag for the contract
+	scope:kandra_target = {
+		set_relation_guardian = root  # Represents the Contract bond
+		add_character_flag = kandra_contract_active
+	}
+}
+
 # ===== HOUSE AND DYNASTY EFFECTS =====
 
 establish_great_house_effect = {
diff --git a/lords_of_ash/common/scripted_triggers/mistborn_triggers.txt b/lords_of_ash/common/scripted_triggers/mistborn_triggers.txt
index 6529476..05a56cd 100644
--- a/lords_of_ash/common/scripted_triggers/mistborn_triggers.txt
+++ b/lords_of_ash/common/scripted_triggers/mistborn_triggers.txt
@@ -104,9 +104,14 @@ has_hemalurgic_spike_trigger = {
 		has_trait = trait_hemalurgic_pewter
 		has_trait = trait_hemalurgic_bronze
 		has_trait = trait_hemalurgic_atium
+		has_trait = trait_kandra
 	}
 }
 
+is_kandra_trigger = {
+	has_trait = trait_kandra
+}
+
 has_multiple_spikes_trigger = {
 	# Character has 3+ hemalurgic spike traits — eligible for Inquisitor transformation
 	calc_true_if = {
@@ -160,6 +165,16 @@ can_snap_trigger = {
 	age >= 10 # Must be old enough
 }
 
+# ===== LORD RULER TRIGGERS =====
+
+is_lord_ruler_trigger = {
+	this = character:900100
+}
+
+is_playable_scadrian_trigger = {
+	NOT = { is_lord_ruler_trigger = yes }
+}
+
 # ===== GAME MODE TRIGGERS =====
 
 is_narrative_mode_trigger = {
diff --git a/lords_of_ash/common/traits/05_hemalurgy_traits.txt b/lords_of_ash/common/traits/05_hemalurgy_traits.txt
index 516d1bf..72c0550 100644
--- a/lords_of_ash/common/traits/05_hemalurgy_traits.txt
+++ b/lords_of_ash/common/traits/05_hemalurgy_traits.txt
@@ -100,3 +100,22 @@ trait_knows_hemalurgy = {
 
 	icon = trait_knows_hemalurgy.dds
 }
+
+# Kandra - shapeshifting Hemalurgic creature bound by Contracts
+trait_kandra = {
+	index = 266
+
+	category = fame
+
+	genetic = no
+
+	intrigue = 8
+	diplomacy = 2
+	health = 2
+	attraction_opinion = -10
+
+	ruler_designer_cost = 0
+	shown_in_ruler_designer = no
+
+	icon = trait_kandra.dds
+}
diff --git a/lords_of_ash/localization/english/mistborn_traits_l_english.yml b/lords_of_ash/localization/english/mistborn_traits_l_english.yml
index c00654f..18aa8e1 100644
--- a/lords_of_ash/localization/english/mistborn_traits_l_english.yml
+++ b/lords_of_ash/localization/english/mistborn_traits_l_english.yml
@@ -94,6 +94,9 @@
  trait_knows_hemalurgy:0 "Knows Hemalurgy"
  trait_knows_hemalurgy_desc:0 "This individual possesses forbidden knowledge of Hemalurgy — the dark metallic art that steals power through murder. Such knowledge is closely guarded by the Steel Inquisitors and a handful of desperate scholars. To know Hemalurgy is to know how to kill with purpose."
 
+ trait_kandra:0 "Kandra"
+ trait_kandra_desc:0 "A shapeshifting creature created through Hemalurgy. Kandra can absorb a person's bones to perfectly mimic their appearance. They are bound by strict Contracts to serve their masters."
+
  # ========== TRAIT GROUP NAMES ==========
 
  trait_allomancy_group:0 "Allomancy"
@@ -168,3 +171,5 @@
  trait_trait_hemalurgic_atium_desc:0 "An atium spike — rarest and most terrible of Hemalurgic instruments."
  trait_trait_knows_hemalurgy:0 "Knows Hemalurgy"
  trait_trait_knows_hemalurgy_desc:0 "This individual possesses forbidden knowledge of Hemalurgy — the dark metallic art that steals power through murder."
+ trait_trait_kandra:0 "Kandra"
+ trait_trait_kandra_desc:0 "A shapeshifting creature created through Hemalurgy, bound by strict Contracts."