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{{Infobox artifact
  |image=Chain Veil.jpg
  |origin=[[Shandalar]]
  |creator=The [[Onakke]]
  |user=[[Liliana Vess]]
  |status=Unknown
}}
The '''Chain Veil''' is an ancient and powerful [[artifact]] that was hidden within the ancient catacombs of the [[Onakke]] at [[Shandalar]].<ref name="Raven's Eye">[[Jenna Helland]] (2010), "''[[The Raven's Eye]]''", [[Wizards of the Coast]]</ref> 


The '''Chain Veil''' is an ancient and powerful [[artifact]] that the [[necromancer]] [[Liliana Vess]] retrieved from some ancient catacombs at [[Shandalar]], as instructed by the [[demon]] [[Kothophed]]. Wearing it over her face she was able to enhance her power, kill Kothophed and [[Griselbrand]], and curse [[Garruk Wildspeaker]]. However, as the Veil took hold of her she seemed to become possessed by its eldritch [[spirits]].  
==Description==
The Chain Veil is made of burnished gold and is exquisitely crafted, so fine it appears to have the texture of silk. When worn, it covers the face.
 
It was created to turn someone into a vessel for the resurrection of the long-dead Onakke.<ref>{{DailyRef|uncharted-realms/catching-2015-07-22|Catching Up|[[Kelly Digges]]|July 22, 2015}}</ref> It kills its users if they're not strong enough. Others, like [[Ob Nixilis]], are turned into a [[demon]].<ref>{{DailyRef|ur/dreams-damned-2014-08-06|Dreams of the Damned|[[Nik Davidson]]|August 6, 2014}}</ref> It masks the wearer's soul from those who would take it.<ref name="Hunter">[[Doug Beyer]] and [[Jenna Helland]] (2008), "''[[The Hunter and the Veil]]''". [[Wizards of the Coast]].</ref>
 
===History===
The Veil was of great interest to the mysterious individual only known as the [[Raven Man]].<ref name="Raven's Eye"/> It was later revealed to be a vessel that had preserved part of the essence of [[Lim-Dûl]] himself.<ref name="Homecoming">{{DailyRef|magic-story/homecoming-2022-08-12|Homecoming|[[Seanan McGuire]]|August 12, 2022}}</ref><ref name="Backstory">[[Magic: The Gathering (MicroProse)/Backstory]]</ref>
 
The [[planeswalker]] [[Liliana Vess]] retrieved the Chain Veil from the catacombs at Shandalar, as instructed by the [[demon]] [[Kothophed]].<ref name="Hunter"/><ref>{{DailyRef|savor-flavor/lilianas-mission-2011-08-30|Liliana's Mission|[[Doug Beyer]]|August 31, 2011}}</ref> Wearing it over her face she was able to enhance her power, destroy Kothophed and [[Griselbrand]], and pass the demon curse to [[Garruk Wildspeaker]]. She appeared to be too strong to be killed or demonized herself. However, as the Veil took hold of her she seemed to become possessed by its Onakke [[spirit]]s.<ref>{{DailyRef|veil-deceit-2014-07-02|Veil of Deceit|[[James Wyatt]]|July 2, 2014}}</ref> The spirits keep begging her to release herself to them.<ref name="Weisman Ravnica novel"/>
 
On [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]], Liliana tried to exorcise the spirits from the veil, with help from the geistmage Dierk and a witchbane orb loaned from [[Olivia Voldaren]]. She failed.<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/innistrads-last-hope-2016-06-29|Innistrad's Last Hope|[[Doug Beyer]]|June 29, 2016}}</ref> While drawing upon the Chain Veil, Liliana was able to temporarily harm the Titan [[Emrakul]] herself, although it drained Liliana greatly. During the confrontation, the spirits of the Veil urged her to flee numerous times and referred to Emrakul as the "World-Ender" and the "World-Creator", implying greater knowledge about the [[Eldrazi]].<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/promised-end-2016-07-27|The Promised End|[[Ken Troop]]|July 27, 2016}}</ref>
 
Liliana used the Veil again on [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]], in her ancestral home, to break the lich spell that had kept her brother [[Josu Vess]] undead and bound to her creditor demon [[Belzenlok]].
 
Liliana used the Chain Veil intensively during the [[War of the Spark (event)|War of the Spark]] and at one point the Onakke spirits emerged from the Veil itself to protect her. [[Jace]] noted that the spirits had never operated this way before.<ref name="Weisman Ravnica novel">[[Greg Weisman]] (April 2019). "''[[War of the Spark: Ravnica]]''". Del Rey.</ref> He speculated that Bolas' hold over Liliana allowed her to release the true power of the Veil. Liliana used the Veil's powers to drain [[Eternal]]s and used the energy of their unholy resurrections to heal her severe wounds, brought upon by Jace, [[Teferi]], [[Jaya]], and [[Vivien]].
 
After the War of the Spark, Liliana returned to her home on Dominaria and used the Veil against a powerful [[djinn]] named [[Zahid]].<ref name="Forsaken">[[Greg Weisman]] (November 2019). "''[[War of the Spark: Forsaken]].''" Del Rey.</ref> Just before she subdued Zahid, [[Ugin]] had appeared to Liliana through the [[Spirit-Gem]] and encouraged her to choose a better path in her journey ahead. Later, while holding the Spirit-Gem in one hand and the Chain Veil in the other, the Spirit-Gem began to glow, and as it disappeared, Liliana dropped the Veil and gave it up. Using his shield magic, [[Teyo Verada]] transported the Veil back to [[Ravnica]] where it was used as proof of Liliana’s death. Teyo placed the Veil into a puzzle box for safekeeping by [[Niv-Mizzet]].
 
At some point, the Chain Veil was stored in a vault deep within Ravnica. When [[Realmbreaker]] breached the plane during [[New Phyrexia's Invasion of the Multiverse]], it revealed Omenpaths to other worlds, allowing the foul magic of the Veil to seep out and empower the dormant masters of [[Shandalar]], the [[Onakke]].<ref><c>Onakke Javelineer</c></ref>
 
===Trivia===
*The form of the Chain Veil is the [[Planeswalker symbol]] upside down.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:ChainVeilDuels.png|The Chain Veil in ''[[Magic 2015/Duels of the Planeswalkers|Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers]]''
</gallery>


==In-game references==
==In-game references==
* <c>Crushing Vines</c>
{{In-game
* <c>Liliana of the Veil</c>
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* <c>The Chain Veil</c>
*<c>The Chain Veil</c>
|associated=
*<c>Garruk, the Veil-Cursed</c>
*<c>Liliana of the Veil</c>
|art=
*<c>Command the Dreadhorde</c>
*<c>Confront the Past</c>
*<c>Dark Salvation</c>
*<c>Demonic Pact</c>
*<c>Endless Obedience</c>
*<c>Finale of Eternity</c>
*<c>Final Parting</c>
*<c>The Huntsman's Redemption</c>
*<c>Liliana, Death Mage</c>
*<c>Liliana, Death Wielder</c>
*{{card|Liliana, Death's Majesty|Promo|PS17}}
*{{card|Liliana, Defiant Necromancer|Magic Origins|ORI}}
*{{card|Liliana, Defiant Necromancer|Commander Collection: Black|CC2}}
*<c>Liliana, Dreadhorde General</c>
*<c>Liliana's Indignation</c>
*<c>Liliana's Mastery</c>
*{{card|Liliana, the Last Hope|Eldritch Moon|EMN}}
*{{card|Liliana, the Last Hope|Promo|PS16}}
*{{card|Liliana, the Last Hope|Mythic Edition|MED}}
*{{card|Liliana, the Last Hope|Double Masters 2022|2X2|#=81}}
*{{card|Liliana, the Last Hope|Double Masters 2022|2X2|#=333}}
*{{card|Liliana, Waker of the Dead|Core Set 2021|M21|#=282}}
*{{card|Phyrexian Midway Bamboozle|Unfinity|SUNF}}
|referred=
*<c>Crushing Vines</c>
*<c>Onakke Javelineer</c>
}}
 
==External links==
* [[John Vornholt]] (Febuary 2010). ''[[The Curse of the Chain Veil]]''
* {{PWBio|Liliana-Vess}}
 
==References==
==References==
* John Vornholt (Febuary 2010) ''[[The Curse of the Chain Veil]]''
{{reflist}}
* {{DailyRef|mtg/daily/stf/158|Liliana's Mission|[[Doug Beyer]]|August 31, 2011}}
* {{NewRef|veil-deceit-2014-07-02|Veil of Deceit|James Wyatt|July 2, 2014}}
*[http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=magic/planeswalkers/lilianavess ''Liliana Vess''] on the Planeswalker Minisite


[[Category:Artifacts]]
{{Shandalar}}

Latest revision as of 18:23, 8 June 2024

Chain Veil
Characteristics
Origin Shandalar
Creator The Onakke
User Liliana Vess
Status Unknown

The Chain Veil is an ancient and powerful artifact that was hidden within the ancient catacombs of the Onakke at Shandalar.[1]

Description

The Chain Veil is made of burnished gold and is exquisitely crafted, so fine it appears to have the texture of silk. When worn, it covers the face.

It was created to turn someone into a vessel for the resurrection of the long-dead Onakke.[2] It kills its users if they're not strong enough. Others, like Ob Nixilis, are turned into a demon.[3] It masks the wearer's soul from those who would take it.[4]

History

The Veil was of great interest to the mysterious individual only known as the Raven Man.[1] It was later revealed to be a vessel that had preserved part of the essence of Lim-Dûl himself.[5][6]

The planeswalker Liliana Vess retrieved the Chain Veil from the catacombs at Shandalar, as instructed by the demon Kothophed.[4][7] Wearing it over her face she was able to enhance her power, destroy Kothophed and Griselbrand, and pass the demon curse to Garruk Wildspeaker. She appeared to be too strong to be killed or demonized herself. However, as the Veil took hold of her she seemed to become possessed by its Onakke spirits.[8] The spirits keep begging her to release herself to them.[9]

On Innistrad, Liliana tried to exorcise the spirits from the veil, with help from the geistmage Dierk and a witchbane orb loaned from Olivia Voldaren. She failed.[10] While drawing upon the Chain Veil, Liliana was able to temporarily harm the Titan Emrakul herself, although it drained Liliana greatly. During the confrontation, the spirits of the Veil urged her to flee numerous times and referred to Emrakul as the "World-Ender" and the "World-Creator", implying greater knowledge about the Eldrazi.[11]

Liliana used the Veil again on Dominaria, in her ancestral home, to break the lich spell that had kept her brother Josu Vess undead and bound to her creditor demon Belzenlok.

Liliana used the Chain Veil intensively during the War of the Spark and at one point the Onakke spirits emerged from the Veil itself to protect her. Jace noted that the spirits had never operated this way before.[9] He speculated that Bolas' hold over Liliana allowed her to release the true power of the Veil. Liliana used the Veil's powers to drain Eternals and used the energy of their unholy resurrections to heal her severe wounds, brought upon by Jace, Teferi, Jaya, and Vivien.

After the War of the Spark, Liliana returned to her home on Dominaria and used the Veil against a powerful djinn named Zahid.[12] Just before she subdued Zahid, Ugin had appeared to Liliana through the Spirit-Gem and encouraged her to choose a better path in her journey ahead. Later, while holding the Spirit-Gem in one hand and the Chain Veil in the other, the Spirit-Gem began to glow, and as it disappeared, Liliana dropped the Veil and gave it up. Using his shield magic, Teyo Verada transported the Veil back to Ravnica where it was used as proof of Liliana’s death. Teyo placed the Veil into a puzzle box for safekeeping by Niv-Mizzet.

At some point, the Chain Veil was stored in a vault deep within Ravnica. When Realmbreaker breached the plane during New Phyrexia's Invasion of the Multiverse, it revealed Omenpaths to other worlds, allowing the foul magic of the Veil to seep out and empower the dormant masters of Shandalar, the Onakke.[13]

Trivia

Gallery

In-game references

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External links

References

  1. ↑ a b Jenna Helland (2010), "The Raven's Eye", Wizards of the Coast
  2. ↑ Kelly Digges (July 22, 2015). "Catching Up". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Nik Davidson (August 6, 2014). "Dreams of the Damned". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. ↑ a b Doug Beyer and Jenna Helland (2008), "The Hunter and the Veil". Wizards of the Coast.
  5. ↑ Seanan McGuire (August 12, 2022). "Homecoming". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  6. ↑ Magic: The Gathering (MicroProse)/Backstory
  7. ↑ Doug Beyer (August 31, 2011). "Liliana's Mission". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  8. ↑ James Wyatt (July 2, 2014). "Veil of Deceit". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  9. ↑ a b Greg Weisman (April 2019). "War of the Spark: Ravnica". Del Rey.
  10. ↑ Doug Beyer (June 29, 2016). "Innistrad's Last Hope". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  11. ↑ Ken Troop (July 27, 2016). "The Promised End". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  12. ↑ Greg Weisman (November 2019). "War of the Spark: Forsaken." Del Rey.
  13. ↑ Onakke Javelineer
Core sets
Shandalar storyline
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