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{{Character
{{Infobox character
|image=Gisela.jpg
|image=Gisela.jpg
|birthplace=[[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]]
|birthplace=[[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]]
|lifetime=unknown
|race=[[Angel]] [[Horror]]<br> Previously [[Angel]]
|race=[[Angel]]  
|colors={{mana|RW}} (pure)<br>{{mana|W}} (corrupted)
|sources=see references}}
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'''Gisela''' is an [[Angel]] from [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]]. She is the messenger of the [[Church of Avacyn#Church Hierachy|Flight of Goldnight]]. She is now transformed by [[Emrakul]].
'''Gisela''' was an [[Angel]] from [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]]. She was the leader of the [[Church of Avacyn#Avacyn's Host|Flight of Goldnight]]. She was eldrazified by [[Emrakul]] and slain by her own sister.


==The Four Sisters==
==History==
Gisela, [[Bruna]], [[Sigarda]] and a fourth unnamed angel are described as sisters and are older than [[Avacyn]]. <ref name="gaze-blank-and-pitiless">{{NewRef|magic-story/gaze-blank-and-pitiless-2016-03-09|A Gaze Blank and Pitiless|[[Ken Troop]]|March 9, 2016}}</ref>  
===The Four Sisters===
Gisela, [[Bruna]], [[Sigarda]] and [[Liesa]] are described as sisters and are older than [[Avacyn]].<ref name="gaze-blank-and-pitiless">{{DailyRef|magic-story/gaze-blank-and-pitiless-2016-03-09|A Gaze Blank and Pitiless|[[Ken Troop]]|March 9, 2016}}</ref>


==The Flight of Goldnight==
===The Flight of Goldnight===
Gisela and the Flight of Goldnight are associated with the sun, in contrast with Avacyn herself. <ref>{{NewRef|savor-flavor/planeswalkers-guide-innistrad-gavony-and-humans-2011-09-27|A Planeswalker's Guide to Innistrad: Gavony and Humans|The Magic Creative Team|September 27, 2011}}</ref> Once a year during the [[Innistrad Moon|Harvest Moon]] season, the sun will not dip below the horizon for two full days, and during this time the moon isn't visible. Known as the Feast of Goldnight, this is the holiest day for the [[humans]]. It is the time when the Avacynian enchantments are strongest throughout Innistrad. Angels from this flight are the most battle oriented among the flights. They also oversee the training of [[cathars]]. <ref name="Avacyn 1">{{NewRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-avacyn-restored-part-1-2012-04-11|Planeswalker's Guide to Avacyn Restored: Part 1|Magic Creative Team|April 11, 2012}}</ref>
Gisela and the Flight of Goldnight are associated with the sun, in contrast with Avacyn herself.<ref>{{DailyRef|savor-flavor/planeswalkers-guide-innistrad-gavony-and-humans-2011-09-27|A Planeswalker's Guide to Innistrad: Gavony and Humans|The Magic Creative Team|September 27, 2011}}</ref> Once a year during the [[Innistrad Moon|Harvest Moon]] season, the sun will not dip below the horizon for two full days, and during this time the moon isn't visible. Known as the Feast of Goldnight, this is the holiest day for the [[human]]s. It is the time when the Avacynian enchantments are strongest throughout Innistrad. Angels from this flight are the most battle oriented among the flights. They also oversee the training of [[cathars]].<ref name="Avacyn 1">{{DailyRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-avacyn-restored-part-1-2012-04-11|Planeswalker's Guide to Avacyn Restored: Part 1|Magic Creative Team|April 11, 2012}}</ref>


==Loyalty to Avacyn==
===Loyalty to Avacyn===
Of all the angels, Gisela is closest to Avacyn, being her confidante, and fell into the greatest despair over her disappearence. <ref name="Avacyn 1"/>
Of all the angels, Gisela is closest to Avacyn, being her confidante, and fell into the greatest despair over her disappearance.<ref name="Avacyn 1"/>


==Corruption==
===Corruption===
Perhaps due to this closeness, Gisela fell completely in with Avacyn's will after she was corrupted, siding with her on the desire to wipe out humanity. She, Avacyn and Bruna showed up at Sigarda's house, trying to intimidate her into joining their crusade.<ref name="gaze-blank-and-pitiless"/>
[[File:Gisela Corrupted.jpg|thumb|Corrupted]]
Perhaps due to this closeness, Gisela fell completely in with Avacyn's will after she was corrupted, siding with her on the desire to wipe out humanity. She, Avacyn and Bruna showed up at Sigarda's home, trying to intimidate her into joining their crusade.<ref name="gaze-blank-and-pitiless"/>


After [[Nahiri]] managed to lure [[Emrakul]] into Innistrad due to [[Avacyn]]'s death, Gisela and Bruna were mutated into one eldrazi-like amalgamation, serving as Emrakul's horrifying enforcer.<ref>{{NewRef|magic-story/emrakul-rises-2016-06-20|Emrakul Rises|[[Kimberly J. Kreines]]|June 20, 2016}}</ref>
After [[Avacyn]]'s death, [[Nahiri]] managed to summon [[Emrakul]] into Innistrad. This resulted in Bruna and Gisela being mutated into a horrific amalgamation [[Brisela]] that enforced Emrakul's will.<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/emrakul-rises-2016-06-20|Emrakul Rises|[[Kimberly J. Kreines]]|June 20, 2016}}</ref> Brisela was killed by [[Sigarda]].<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/saint-traft-and-flight-nightmares-2016-07-13|Saint Traft and the Flight of Nightmares|[[James Wyatt]]|July 13, 2016}}</ref> 


[[File:C4rd4r7 3ubNi4n6aj.jpg|thumb|The Bruna / Gisela horror.]]
==Story appearances==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Title !! Author !! Publishing date !! Set !! Setting (plane) !! Featuring
|-
| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/gaze-blank-and-pitiless-2016-03-09|A Gaze Blank and Pitiless}} || [[Ken Troop]] || 2016-03-09 || ''[[Shadows over Innistrad]]'' || [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]] || [[Avacyn]], [[Kelse]], [[Maeli]], [[Macher]], [[Liont]], Hilde, Nickers, Talia, Kan, [[Sigarda]], [[Bruna]], Gisela, Hanse
|-
| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/emrakul-rises|Emrakul Rises}} || [[Kimberly J. Kreines]] || 2016-06-22 || ''[[Eldritch Moon]]'' || [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]] || [[Nahiri]], [[Emrakul]], [[Maeli]], Sadie, [[Edith]], [[Halana]], [[Alena]], [[Kolman]], [[Bruna]], Gisela, [[Brisela]], [[Jace Beleren]], [[Tamiyo]], [[Chandra]], [[Gideon]]
|}


==In-game references==
==In-game references==
'''Represented in:'''
{{in-game
|cards=
*<c>Gisela, Blade of Goldnight</c>
*<c>Gisela, Blade of Goldnight</c>
*<c>Gisela, the Broken Blade</c>
|flavor=
*<c>Defy Death</c>
*<c>Glimpse the Impossible</c>
}}


'''Quoted or referred to:'''
*<c>Defy Death</c>
==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
{{Innistrad|characters}}[[Category:Angels]]
 
{{Innistrad|characters}}
[[Category:Angels]]
[[Category:Horrors]]
[[Category:Deceased]]

Latest revision as of 13:40, 6 June 2024

Gisela
[[File:{{#setmainimage:Gisela.jpg}}|250px]]
Details
Race Angel Horror
Previously Angel
Birthplace Innistrad
Colors
{R}{W} (pure)
{W} (corrupted)

Gisela was an Angel from Innistrad. She was the leader of the Flight of Goldnight. She was eldrazified by Emrakul and slain by her own sister.

History

The Four Sisters

Gisela, Bruna, Sigarda and Liesa are described as sisters and are older than Avacyn.[1]

The Flight of Goldnight

Gisela and the Flight of Goldnight are associated with the sun, in contrast with Avacyn herself.[2] Once a year during the Harvest Moon season, the sun will not dip below the horizon for two full days, and during this time the moon isn't visible. Known as the Feast of Goldnight, this is the holiest day for the humans. It is the time when the Avacynian enchantments are strongest throughout Innistrad. Angels from this flight are the most battle oriented among the flights. They also oversee the training of cathars.[3]

Loyalty to Avacyn

Of all the angels, Gisela is closest to Avacyn, being her confidante, and fell into the greatest despair over her disappearance.[3]

Corruption

Corrupted

Perhaps due to this closeness, Gisela fell completely in with Avacyn's will after she was corrupted, siding with her on the desire to wipe out humanity. She, Avacyn and Bruna showed up at Sigarda's home, trying to intimidate her into joining their crusade.[1]

After Avacyn's death, Nahiri managed to summon Emrakul into Innistrad. This resulted in Bruna and Gisela being mutated into a horrific amalgamation Brisela that enforced Emrakul's will.[4] Brisela was killed by Sigarda.[5]

Story appearances

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
A Gaze Blank and Pitiless Ken Troop 2016-03-09 Shadows over Innistrad Innistrad Avacyn, Kelse, Maeli, Macher, Liont, Hilde, Nickers, Talia, Kan, Sigarda, Bruna, Gisela, Hanse
Emrakul Rises Kimberly J. Kreines 2016-06-22 Eldritch Moon Innistrad Nahiri, Emrakul, Maeli, Sadie, Edith, Halana, Alena, Kolman, Bruna, Gisela, Brisela, Jace Beleren, Tamiyo, Chandra, Gideon

In-game references

Represented in:
Quoted or referred to:

References

  1. a b Ken Troop (March 9, 2016). "A Gaze Blank and Pitiless". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. The Magic Creative Team (September 27, 2011). "A Planeswalker's Guide to Innistrad: Gavony and Humans". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. a b Magic Creative Team (April 11, 2012). "Planeswalker's Guide to Avacyn Restored: Part 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. Kimberly J. Kreines (June 20, 2016). "Emrakul Rises". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  5. James Wyatt (July 13, 2016). "Saint Traft and the Flight of Nightmares". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.