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[[File:Ghost Council of Orzhova.jpg|thumb|right|250px|<card>Ghost Council of Orzhova</card>. Art by Greg Staples.]]
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The <card title="Obzedat">Ghost Council of Orzhova</card> (the '''Ghost Council''' of Orzhova) is the ruling body of the [[Orzhov Syndicate]]. It consists of ghosts of the former Orzhov patriarchs and (though significantly less frequently) matriarchs, who ascended to the immortal ghost level. It resides deep under the Orzhov district in the central [[Ravnica (plane)|Ravnica]]. It is possible that the founders of the Obzedat were the Orzhov representatives who originally signed the [[Guildpact (spell)|Guildpact]], or that they were just the ones who lived during that time. Membership of the Obzedat is granted for an excellent "performance" in life, but the entrance is subject to a probation period. The membership can be also canceled under exceptional conditions.
|image=Ghost Council of Orzhova.jpg
|aka=The Ghost Council of Orzhova
|plane_founded=[[Ravnica]]
|date_founded=Before the signing of the [[Guildpact (spell)|Guildpact]] in 0 [[ZC|Z.C.]]
|status=Slain by [[Kaya]]
|leader=[[Karlov]]
|members=Enezesku, Fautomni, Uncle Karlov, Vuliev, Xil Xaxosz
}}
The '''Obzedat''' (also known as the '''Ghost Council of [[Orzhova]]''') is the ruling body of the [[Orzhov Syndicate]] on [[Ravnica]].<ref name="Gatecrash Guide 2">{{DailyRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-to-gatecrash-part-2|Planeswalker's Guide to Gatecrash: Part 2|[[The Magic Creative Team]]|December 12, 2012}}</ref>


Known members of Obzedat included patriarchs '''Enezesku''', '''Xil Xaxosz''', '''Vuliev''', and '''Karlov'''.
==History==
The Obzedat consisted of [[spirit]]s of the former Orzhov patriarchs and matriarchs, who ascended to the immortal [[ghost]] level. These autocrats had maintained their wealth and power even as they had shed their mortal forms. They were also known as '''Deathless''', as they had managed to cheat mortality, maintaining their consciousness (and their greed) beyond the threshold of death. Most of the Deathless appeared as morbidly obese high priests or nobles, but sickly, pale, and ghostly in form. The head of the council, who gave final approval to the Obzedat's decisions was '''"Grandfather" [[Karlov]]''', who had been dead for centuries.<ref name="D&D">[[James Wyatt]] and Jeremy Crawford (November 2018). "''[[D&D Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica]]''", [[Wizards of the Coast]].</ref> The other members of the latest composition of the council were '''Enezesku''', '''Fautomni''', '''"Uncle" Karlov''', '''Vuliev,''' and '''Xil Xaxosz'''.<ref>[[Cory J. Herndon]]. (2006.) ''[[Guildpact (novel)|Ravnica Cycle, Book II: Guildpact]]'', [[Wizards of the Coast]].</ref><ref name="D&D"/>
 
The Ghost Council resided [[Undercity|deep under the Orzhov district]] in the central [[Ravnica]]. It is possible that the founders of the Obzedat were the same Orzhov representatives who originally signed the [[Guildpact (spell)|Guildpact]], or that they were replaced by others at that time. Membership of the Obzedat is granted for an excellent "performance" in life, but the entrance is subject to a probation period. The membership can also be canceled under exceptional conditions.<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/family-values-2015-11-11|Family Values|[[Alison Luhrs]]|November 11, 2015}}</ref> The Obzedat rarely spoke directly with those outside the guild; instead, they communicated through the official Grand Envoy, [[Teysa Karlov]].
 
The reign of the Obzedat ended when the planeswalker [[Kaya]] killed all members of the Council and took over as [[guildmaster]].<ref>[[James Wyatt]] (January 2019). "''[[The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Ravnica]]'''" . [[Wizards of the Coast]]</ref><ref name="Chapter Two">[[Django Wexler]] (June, 2019), ''[[The Gathering Storm/Chapter Two]]''.</ref> At that time, there had been about nine members in the council.<ref name="Chapter Seven">[[Django Wexler]] (July 18, 2019), ''[[The Gathering Storm]]'', Chapter Seven.</ref>
 
After the reigning [[guildmaster]] [[Teysa Karlov]] was murdered, her spirit assembled a new Ghost Council.<ref name="Roots">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-10-roots-of-decay|Episode 10: Roots of Decay|[[Seanan McGuire]]|January 18, 2024}}</ref>
 
==Story appearances==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Title !! Author !! Publishing date !! Set !! Setting (plane) !! Featuring
|-
| [https://web.archive.org/web/20060228213819/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=mtgcom/daily/mc27 Wake Up Call] || [[Matt Cavotta]] || February 22, 2006 || ''[[Guildpact]]'' || [[Ravnica]] || [[Bougrat]], Obzedat (mentioned only), [[Chorus of the Conclave]], [[Niv-Mizzet]], [[Razia]], [[Rakdos]], [[Nephilim|the Nephilim]]
|-
| [https://web.archive.org/web/20201112034144/https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/precious-gold-2006-12-28 Precious Gold] || [[Matt Cavotta]] || March 29, 2006 || ''[[Guildpact]]'' || [[Ravnica]] || [[Emilya]], Obzedat, [[Nephilim|Yore-Tiller Nephilim]]
|-
| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/family-values-2015-11-11|Family Values}} || [[Alison Luhrs]] || November 11, 2015 || ''[[Commander 2015]]'' || [[Ravnica]] || [[Teysa]], [[Grugg Brothers]], [[Tajic]], Obzedat, [[Jace Beleren]], [[Karlov (Grandfather)|Karlov]]
|-
|[https://web.archive.org/web/20220902175653/https://us14.campaign-archive.com/?u=671981442a09c23d267bd602b&id=f04ef0245f The Gathering Storm: Chapter Seven] ||[[Django Wexler]]||2019-07-17||''[[Guilds of Ravnica]]'' / ''[[Ravnica Allegiance]]''||[[Ravnica]]||[[Kaya Cassir|Kaya]], [[Ral Zarek|Ral]], [[Vraska]], [[Hekara]], Golbet Frezzle, Obzedat, [[Karlov]]
|}


==In-game references==
==In-game references==
'''Represented in''':
{{in-game
|cards=
*<c>Ghost Council of Orzhova</c>
*<c>Ghost Council of Orzhova</c>
*<c>Obzedat, Ghost Council</c>
*<c>Obzedat, Ghost Council</c>
'''Referred to:'''
*<c>Karlov of the Ghost Council</c>
*<c>Teysa of the Ghost Council</c>
|associated=
*{{card|Council's Judgment|Double Masters|#=336}}
*<c>Obzedat's Aid</c>
|art=
*<c>Kaya's Wrath</c>
*<c>Revenge</c>
*{{card|Well of Lost Dreams||SLD|#=227}}
|flavor=
*<c>Castigate</c>
*<c>Culling Sun</c>
*<c>Maw of the Obzedat</c>
*<c>Maw of the Obzedat</c>
*<c>Merciless Eviction</c>
*{{card|Merciless Eviction||GTC}}
*<c>Obzedat's Aid</c>
*<c>Vizkopa Vampire</c>
[[Category:Spirits]][[Category:Ravnica]][[Category:Affiliations]]
}}
 
==References==
{{reflist}}
 
{{Ravnica|affiliations}}
[[Category:Ravnica paruns]]
[[Category:Spirits]]
[[Category:Advisors]]
[[Category:Undead characters]]

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Obzedat
The Ghost Council of Orzhova
[[File:{{#setmainimage:Ghost Council of Orzhova.jpg}}|150px]]
History
Founded on Ravnica
Founded Before the signing of the Guildpact in 0 Z.C.
Status Slain by Kaya
Membership
Leader Karlov
Notable members Enezesku, Fautomni, Uncle Karlov, Vuliev, Xil Xaxosz

The Obzedat (also known as the Ghost Council of Orzhova) is the ruling body of the Orzhov Syndicate on Ravnica.[1]

History

The Obzedat consisted of spirits of the former Orzhov patriarchs and matriarchs, who ascended to the immortal ghost level. These autocrats had maintained their wealth and power even as they had shed their mortal forms. They were also known as Deathless, as they had managed to cheat mortality, maintaining their consciousness (and their greed) beyond the threshold of death. Most of the Deathless appeared as morbidly obese high priests or nobles, but sickly, pale, and ghostly in form. The head of the council, who gave final approval to the Obzedat's decisions was "Grandfather" Karlov, who had been dead for centuries.[2] The other members of the latest composition of the council were Enezesku, Fautomni, "Uncle" Karlov, Vuliev, and Xil Xaxosz.[3][2]

The Ghost Council resided deep under the Orzhov district in the central Ravnica. It is possible that the founders of the Obzedat were the same Orzhov representatives who originally signed the Guildpact, or that they were replaced by others at that time. Membership of the Obzedat is granted for an excellent "performance" in life, but the entrance is subject to a probation period. The membership can also be canceled under exceptional conditions.[4] The Obzedat rarely spoke directly with those outside the guild; instead, they communicated through the official Grand Envoy, Teysa Karlov.

The reign of the Obzedat ended when the planeswalker Kaya killed all members of the Council and took over as guildmaster.[5][6] At that time, there had been about nine members in the council.[7]

After the reigning guildmaster Teysa Karlov was murdered, her spirit assembled a new Ghost Council.[8]

Story appearances

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Wake Up Call Matt Cavotta February 22, 2006 Guildpact Ravnica Bougrat, Obzedat (mentioned only), Chorus of the Conclave, Niv-Mizzet, Razia, Rakdos, the Nephilim
Precious Gold Matt Cavotta March 29, 2006 Guildpact Ravnica Emilya, Obzedat, Yore-Tiller Nephilim
Family Values Alison Luhrs November 11, 2015 Commander 2015 Ravnica Teysa, Grugg Brothers, Tajic, Obzedat, Jace Beleren, Karlov
The Gathering Storm: Chapter Seven Django Wexler 2019-07-17 Guilds of Ravnica / Ravnica Allegiance Ravnica Kaya, Ral, Vraska, Hekara, Golbet Frezzle, Obzedat, Karlov

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References

  1. ↑ The Magic Creative Team (December 12, 2012). "Planeswalker's Guide to Gatecrash: Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. ↑ a b James Wyatt and Jeremy Crawford (November 2018). "D&D Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica", Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Cory J. Herndon. (2006.) Ravnica Cycle, Book II: Guildpact, Wizards of the Coast.
  4. ↑ Alison Luhrs (November 11, 2015). "Family Values". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  5. ↑ James Wyatt (January 2019). "The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Ravnica'" . Wizards of the Coast
  6. ↑ Django Wexler (June, 2019), The Gathering Storm/Chapter Two.
  7. ↑ Django Wexler (July 18, 2019), The Gathering Storm, Chapter Seven.
  8. ↑ Seanan McGuire (January 18, 2024). "Episode 10: Roots of Decay". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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