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{{Character|
{{Infobox character
|image=Augustine IV.jpg
|image=Augustine IV.jpg
|name=Augustine IV
|name=Augustin IV
|birthplace=[[Ravnica]]
|birthplace=[[Ravnica]]
|lifetime=Unknown
|born={{circa}} 9900 [[ZC]]
|death=10,012 [[ZC]]
|race=[[Human]]
|race=[[Human]]
|sources=''*[http://www.wizards.com/Magic/magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtgcom/daily/mc37 Makin’ the Law, Makin’ the Law] by Matt Cavotta
|sources=[[Dissension (novel)|Dissension]]
''}}
|colors={{mana|UW}}
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<card title="Augustine IV">Grand Arbiter Augustin IV</card> held what, on paper, is perhaps the most powerful position in Ravnica. As the Grand Arbiter, the leader of Ravnica's "technical" ruling body, the [[Azorius Senate]], he held, by far, the most legal authority in the entire plain.  
'''Augustin IV''' held what is perhaps the most powerful position in [[Ravnica]] on paper. As the Grand Arbiter of the [[Azorius Senate]], he was the leader of Ravnica's "technical" ruling body, which has the most legal authority in the entire [[plane]] by far, if not the most actual authority. He remained in this position until he was killed by [[Szadek]]. Following his death, [[Leonos II]] took over his position.


He remaened in this position until he was killed by [[Szadek]]. Following his death [[Leonos II]] took over his position.
==Role==
As Grand Arbiter, he presided over the most important legal cases in Ravnica. When such cases were not in session, he would often move from courtroom to courtroom settling disputes. Unlike many in the [[Azorius Senate]] who pride themselves on their verbosity, he is known for his brief but eloquent speech, as well as his strong personal authority.


'''Role:'''
==Physical characteristics==
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Blind and legless, he sits on a floating bench that carries him to his desired destinations. As Grand Arbiter he was protected by a soulsworn jury (spirits that swore to protect him "in life as in death").<ref name="Dissension"/>


As the grand arbiter he presided over the most important legal cases in Ravnica. At times, when such cases were not in session, he often moved from courtroom to courtroom settling deputes.  
==Story==
In [[Dissension (novel)|Dissension]], Grand Arbiter Augustin IV makes plans to reconstruct Ravnica into a place of near pure order and restrictive law.<ref name="Dissension">[[Cory Herndon]] (2006), ''[[Dissension (novel)|Dissension]]''. Wizards of the Coast.</ref> To do this, he takes advantage of the breaking of the [[guildpact]], accidentally, by [[Agrus Kos]] when the latter arrested [[Szadek]], the Parun and Guildmaster of [[House Dimir]]. Augustin, finding Szadek in prison, kills him and enslaves his [[ghost]]. He then sends Szadek to [[Parhelion]] to kill the [[Boros]] [[angel]]s and their guildmaster, [[Razia]]. This further sets the stage for the need for reformation. Then, after Kos kills the [[Simic]] guildmaster [[Momir Vig]], ending Momir's attempt to take control of Ravnica using [[Project Kraj]], Augustin IV calls the senate together and they vote to force Ravnica into martial law under his own guidance. He later meets his end when Kos throws a ''grounder'' containing Szadek's spirit. Szadek breaks out of the container and kills Augustin IV by removing his soul.
A few months later, after the chaos settles down, the Azorius senate elect [[Leonos II]] as the new Grand Arbiter.


Unlike many in the [[Azorius Senate]], who pride themselves on their verbosity, he is known for his brief, but eloquent, speech as well as his strong personal authority.
==Story appearances==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Title !! Author !! Publishing date !! Set !! Setting (plane) !! Featuring
|-
| [http://gamelore.wikia.com/wiki/The_Hussar%27s_Last_Mission The Hussar's Last Mission] || [[Doug Beyer]] || 2006-04-12 || ''[[Dissension]]'' || [[Ravnica]] || [[Modar Bejiri]], Augustin IV, Ashmane
|-
| [https://web.archive.org/web/20190812221453/https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/makin%E2%80%99-law-makin%E2%80%99-law-2006-05-03 Makin' the Law, Makin' the Law] || [[Matt Cavotta]] || 2006-05-03 ||''[[Dissension]]'' || [[Ravnica]] || [[Igort Uriklatz]], Tuudgrit, Augustin IV
|}


'''Physical characteristics: '''
==In-game references==
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{{in-game
|cards=
*<c>Grand Arbiter Augustin IV</c>
|flavor=
*<c>Azorius Herald</c>
*<c>Swift Silence</c>
}}


Blind, and physically frail, he sits on a floating bench that carries him to his desired destinations. As Grand Arbiter he was protected by a soulsworn jury. (Spirits sworn to protect him "in life as in death")
==External links==
*{{DailyRef|feature/makin’-law-makin’-law-2006-05-03|Makin’ the Law, Makin’ the Law|[[Matt Cavotta]]|Wednesday, May 03, 2006}}
 
{{Ravnica|guildmasters}}
[[Category:Humans]]
[[Category:Advisors]]
[[Category:Deceased]]

Latest revision as of 11:09, 20 June 2024

Augustin IV
[[File:{{#setmainimage:Augustine IV.jpg}}|250px]]
Details
Race Human
Birthplace Ravnica
Born c. 9900 ZC
Died 10,012 ZC
Colors
{W}{U}
Sources
Dissension

Augustin IV held what is perhaps the most powerful position in Ravnica on paper. As the Grand Arbiter of the Azorius Senate, he was the leader of Ravnica's "technical" ruling body, which has the most legal authority in the entire plane by far, if not the most actual authority. He remained in this position until he was killed by Szadek. Following his death, Leonos II took over his position.

Role

As Grand Arbiter, he presided over the most important legal cases in Ravnica. When such cases were not in session, he would often move from courtroom to courtroom settling disputes. Unlike many in the Azorius Senate who pride themselves on their verbosity, he is known for his brief but eloquent speech, as well as his strong personal authority.

Physical characteristics

Blind and legless, he sits on a floating bench that carries him to his desired destinations. As Grand Arbiter he was protected by a soulsworn jury (spirits that swore to protect him "in life as in death").[1]

Story

In Dissension, Grand Arbiter Augustin IV makes plans to reconstruct Ravnica into a place of near pure order and restrictive law.[1] To do this, he takes advantage of the breaking of the guildpact, accidentally, by Agrus Kos when the latter arrested Szadek, the Parun and Guildmaster of House Dimir. Augustin, finding Szadek in prison, kills him and enslaves his ghost. He then sends Szadek to Parhelion to kill the Boros angels and their guildmaster, Razia. This further sets the stage for the need for reformation. Then, after Kos kills the Simic guildmaster Momir Vig, ending Momir's attempt to take control of Ravnica using Project Kraj, Augustin IV calls the senate together and they vote to force Ravnica into martial law under his own guidance. He later meets his end when Kos throws a grounder containing Szadek's spirit. Szadek breaks out of the container and kills Augustin IV by removing his soul. A few months later, after the chaos settles down, the Azorius senate elect Leonos II as the new Grand Arbiter.

Story appearances

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
The Hussar's Last Mission Doug Beyer 2006-04-12 Dissension Ravnica Modar Bejiri, Augustin IV, Ashmane
Makin' the Law, Makin' the Law Matt Cavotta 2006-05-03 Dissension Ravnica Igort Uriklatz, Tuudgrit, Augustin IV

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  1. ↑ a b Cory Herndon (2006), Dissension. Wizards of the Coast.
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