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{{Infobox character
{{Infobox character
|image      = Selvala.jpg
|image      = Selvala.jpg
|birthplace = [[Fiora|Paliano, Fiora]]
|birthplace = Paliano, [[Fiora]]
|lifetime  =  
|lifetime  = [[Mending Era]]
|race      = [[Elf]]  
|race      = [[Elf]]  
|sources    = see references}}
|colors    = {{mana|GW}}
 
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'''Selvala of Alberon''' is an [[elven]] high court member in the [[Fiora|High City of Paliano]] on the plane of [[Fiora]].<ref>{{NewRef|magic-story/betrayal-2014-05-14|Betrayal|[[Nik Davidson]]|May 14, 2014}}</ref>  
'''Selvala of Alberon''' is an [[elven]] [[scout]] high court member in the High City of Paliano on the plane of [[Fiora]].<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/betrayal-2014-05-14|Betrayal|[[Nik Davidson]]|May 14, 2014}}</ref>  


==History==
==History==
===Youth===
===Youth===
Together with her close friend, the ambitious young Count [[Brago]], she worked herself upwards in the ruling class of Fiora. She was beloved by the people, had her fingers on the pulse of every community and enclave. She fought for the rights of immigrants, and convinced many of the old titled nobility to give up privileges that oppressed the public, before the public rose up to dispose of them. Together with Brago, she drafted the Charter. Afterwards, Selvala began to explore the wilderness of the lowlands, bringing unique plants and animals to Paliano, stating she prefered the natural world to the mechanics of the [[artificer]] [[Muzzio]]’s [[artifact creatures]], which only mimicked nature.  
Together with her close friend, the ambitious young Count [[Brago]], she worked herself upwards in the ruling class of Fiora. She was beloved by the people and had her fingers on the pulse of every community and enclave. She fought for the rights of immigrants and convinced many of the old titled nobility to give up privileges that oppressed the public before the public rose to dispose of them. Together with Brago, she drafted the Charter. Afterward, Selvala began to explore the wilderness of the lowlands, bringing unique plants and animals to Paliano, stating she preferred the natural world to the mechanics of the [[artificer]] [[Muzzio]]’s [[artifact creatures]], which only mimicked nature.
 
===Murderer===
===Murderer===
However, only three years after he had ascended to the throne, King Brago was diagnosed with a hereditary and incurable disease. The priesthood — or [[Custodi]] — started giving treatments to prolong his life but extended themselves too far. His body would deteriorate, but he wouldn't die. Thinking it an act of mercy, Selvala ended his suffering with a dagger through his heart. Brago's [[spirit]] that was consequently released, was unable to save Selvala when the Custodi threw her into the dungeons for murder.  
However, only three years after he had ascended to the throne, King Brago was diagnosed with a hereditary and incurable disease. The priesthood — or [[Custodi]] — started giving treatments to prolong his life but extended themselves too far. His body would deteriorate, but he wouldn't die. Thinking it was an act of mercy, Selvala ended his suffering with a dagger through his heart. Brago's [[spirit]] was consequently released but was unable to save Selvala when the Custodi threw her into the dungeons for murder.
 
===Release===
===Release===
After a while, the [[goblin]] dungeon keeper [[Grenzo]] released Selvala from the dungeons in a bid to kill the artificer Muzzio.<ref>{{NewRef|blood-will-have-blood-2014-06-04|Blood Will Have Blood|[[Shawn Main]]|June 1, 2014}}</ref> His plan to rid Paliano from Muzzio's creations backfired when Selvala released the [[constructs]] in his own tunnels. Selvala left the High City and went back to the wild places far below and far beyond.  
After a while, the [[goblin]] dungeon keeper [[Grenzo]] released Selvala from the dungeons in a bid to kill the artificer Muzzio.<ref>{{DailyRef|blood-will-have-blood-2014-06-04|Blood Will Have Blood|[[Shawn Main]]|June 1, 2014}}</ref> His plan to rid Paliano from Muzzio's creations backfired when Selvala released the [[construct]]s in his own tunnels. Selvala left the High City and went back to the wild places far below and far beyond.
 
===Reign of the Black Rose===
===Reign of the Black Rose===
At the time that Brago's spirit was killed by the planeswalker [[Kaya]] and [[Marchesa|the Black Rose]] usurped the crown, Selvala was able to live unimpeded in Paliano again. She had been drawn into the city's affairs once more as [[artifact creatures|artificial servants]] were abolished the nobles of Paliano took to using exotic beasts as replacements.<ref>{{NewRef|magic-story/leovolds-dossiers-2016-08-24|Leovold's Dossiers|[[Nik Davidson]]|August 24, 2016}}</ref>  After Brago's second death, she was approached by Captain [[Adriana]] of the Guard to help get rid of the monarchy and help build the Republic of Paliano.<ref>{{NewRef|magic-story/tyrants-2016-08-10|Tyrants|[[Alison Luhrs]]|August 10, 2016}}</ref>
At the time that Brago's spirit was killed by the planeswalker [[Kaya]] and [[Marchesa|the Black Rose]] usurped the crown, Selvala was able to live unimpeded in Paliano again. She had been drawn into the city's affairs once more as [[artifact creatures|artificial servants]] were abolished the nobles of Paliano took to using exotic beasts as replacements.<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/leovolds-dossiers-2016-08-24|Leovold's Dossiers|[[Nik Davidson]]|August 24, 2016}}</ref>  After Brago's second death, she was approached by Captain [[Adriana]] of the Guard to help get rid of the monarchy and help build the Republic of Paliano.<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/tyrants-2016-08-10|Tyrants|[[Alison Luhrs]]|August 10, 2016}}</ref>


==In-game references==
===Thunder Junction===
'''Represented in:'''
[[File:SelvalaOTJ.jpg|thumb|Selvala on [[Thunder Junction]].]]
* <c>Selvala, Explorer Returned</c>
Selvala made her way to [[Thunder Junction]] through an [[Omenpath]] between 4562 and {{circa}} 4563 [[AR]], where she joined the [[Freestriders]].<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/jayannelli-04302024-the-omenpath-handbook-thunder-junction|title=The Omenpath Handbook: Thunder Junction|author=[[Jay Annelli]]|publisher=CoolStuffInc|date=April 30, 2024}}</ref>
* <c>Selvala, Heart of the Wilds</c>


'''Depicted in:'''
==Story appearances==
* <c>Hymn of the Wilds</c>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
* <c>Selvala's Charge</c>
|-
* <c>Selvala's Stampede</c>
! Title !! Author !! Publishing date !! Set !! Setting (plane) !! Featuring
* <c>Secrets of Paradise</c>
|-
* <c>Summoner's Bond</c>
| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/betrayal-2014-05-14|Betrayal}} || [[Nik Davidson]] || 2014-05-14 || ''[[Conspiracy]]'' || [[Fiora]] || Selvala, [[Brago]]
* <c>Worldknit</c>
|-
| [https://mtglore.com/web-fiction/blood-will-have-blood Blood Will Have Blood] || [[Shawn Main]] || 2014-06-04 || ''[[Conspiracy]]'' || [[Fiora]] || Selvala, [[Grenzo]], [[Muzzio]], [[Daretti]]
|-
| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/tyrants-2016-08-10|Tyrants}} || [[Alison Luhrs]] || 2016-08-10|| ''[[Conspiracy: Take the Crown]]'' || [[Fiora]] || [[Brago]], [[Adriana Vallore]], [[Kaya Cassir]], Selvala, [[Marchesa d'Amati]]
|-
| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/leovolds-dossiers-2016-08-24|Leovold's Dossiers}} || [[Nik Davidson]]  || 2016-08-24  || ''[[Conspiracy: Take the Crown]]''|| [[Fiora]] || [[Leovold]], Selvala, [[Adriana Vallore]], [[Marchesa d'Amati]], [[Grenzo]]
|}


'''Quoted or referred to:'''
==In-game references==
* <c>Predator's Howl</c>  
{{in-game
* <c>Selvala's Enforcer</c>
|cards=
*<c>Selvala, Eager Trailblazer</c>
*<c>Selvala, Explorer Returned</c>
*<c>Selvala, Heart of the Wilds</c>
|associated=
*<c>Selvala's Charge</c>
*<c>Selvala's Enforcer</c>
*<c>Selvala's Stampede</c>
|art=
*<c>Hymn of the Wilds</c>
*<c>Secrets of Paradise</c>
*<c>Summoner's Bond</c>
*<c>Worldknit</c>  
|flavor=
*<c>Predator's Howl</c>
*{{card|Scapeshift|Special Guests|SPG|#=34}}
}}


==References==
==References==
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{{Fiora|characters}}
{{Fiora|characters}}
{{Thunder Junction|characters}}
[[Category:Thunder Junction characters]]
[[Category:Elves]]
[[Category:Elves]]
[[Category:Scouts]]

Latest revision as of 16:26, 6 June 2024

Selvala of Alberon
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Race Elf
Birthplace Paliano, Fiora
Lifetime Mending Era
Colors
{G}{W}

Selvala of Alberon is an elven scout high court member in the High City of Paliano on the plane of Fiora.[1]

History

Youth

Together with her close friend, the ambitious young Count Brago, she worked herself upwards in the ruling class of Fiora. She was beloved by the people and had her fingers on the pulse of every community and enclave. She fought for the rights of immigrants and convinced many of the old titled nobility to give up privileges that oppressed the public before the public rose to dispose of them. Together with Brago, she drafted the Charter. Afterward, Selvala began to explore the wilderness of the lowlands, bringing unique plants and animals to Paliano, stating she preferred the natural world to the mechanics of the artificer Muzzio’s artifact creatures, which only mimicked nature.

Murderer

However, only three years after he had ascended to the throne, King Brago was diagnosed with a hereditary and incurable disease. The priesthood — or Custodi — started giving treatments to prolong his life but extended themselves too far. His body would deteriorate, but he wouldn't die. Thinking it was an act of mercy, Selvala ended his suffering with a dagger through his heart. Brago's spirit was consequently released but was unable to save Selvala when the Custodi threw her into the dungeons for murder.

Release

After a while, the goblin dungeon keeper Grenzo released Selvala from the dungeons in a bid to kill the artificer Muzzio.[2] His plan to rid Paliano from Muzzio's creations backfired when Selvala released the constructs in his own tunnels. Selvala left the High City and went back to the wild places far below and far beyond.

Reign of the Black Rose

At the time that Brago's spirit was killed by the planeswalker Kaya and the Black Rose usurped the crown, Selvala was able to live unimpeded in Paliano again. She had been drawn into the city's affairs once more as artificial servants were abolished the nobles of Paliano took to using exotic beasts as replacements.[3] After Brago's second death, she was approached by Captain Adriana of the Guard to help get rid of the monarchy and help build the Republic of Paliano.[4]

Thunder Junction

Selvala on Thunder Junction.

Selvala made her way to Thunder Junction through an Omenpath between 4562 and c. 4563 AR, where she joined the Freestriders.[5]

Story appearances

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Betrayal Nik Davidson 2014-05-14 Conspiracy Fiora Selvala, Brago
Blood Will Have Blood Shawn Main 2014-06-04 Conspiracy Fiora Selvala, Grenzo, Muzzio, Daretti
Tyrants Alison Luhrs 2016-08-10 Conspiracy: Take the Crown Fiora Brago, Adriana Vallore, Kaya Cassir, Selvala, Marchesa d'Amati
Leovold's Dossiers Nik Davidson 2016-08-24 Conspiracy: Take the Crown Fiora Leovold, Selvala, Adriana Vallore, Marchesa d'Amati, Grenzo

In-game references

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Associated cards:
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Quoted or referred to:

References

  1. ↑ Nik Davidson (May 14, 2014). "Betrayal". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. ↑ Shawn Main (June 1, 2014). "Blood Will Have Blood". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Nik Davidson (August 24, 2016). "Leovold's Dossiers". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. ↑ Alison Luhrs (August 10, 2016). "Tyrants". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  5. ↑ Jay Annelli (April 30, 2024). "The Omenpath Handbook: Thunder Junction". CoolStuffInc.
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