Duncan MacLeod

Duncan MacLeod is a fictional character and the protagonist of Highlander: The Series. He was born in the Scottish Highlands in 1592 and is a member of the Clan MacLeod. Duncan later discovers that he is an immortal, a person born with the power of the Quickening. This means he is unable to die unless beheaded, and he can absorb the power and knowledge of other immortals he beheads. Duncan travels the world in search of friendship and adventure, helping people when he can. He sometimes fights alongside or against other immortals, who are also seeking to gather power by hunting each other. The series follows Duncan's adventures in the present day, while regular flashbacks reveal earlier adventures across the centuries.