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'''Olivia Voldaren''' is a [[vampire]] native from [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]] and the progenitor of the [[Voldaren]] bloodline.  
'''Olivia Voldaren''' is a [[vampire]] native from [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]] and the progenitor of the [[Voldaren]] bloodline.<ref name="Legends CV">{{DailyRef|feature/legends-innistrad-crimson-vow-2021-11-12|The Legends of Innistrad: Crimson Vow| [[Doug Beyer]], [[Ari Zirulnik]] and [[Grace Fong]]|November 12, 2021}}</ref>


==Description==
==Description==
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Olivia was sought out by resident [[planeswalker]] [[Sorin Markov]] to help him in his quarrel with [[Nahiri]].<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/promises-old-and-new-2016-04-13|Promises Old and New|[[Ari Levitch]]|April 13, 2016 }}</ref> In exchange for Olivia's services, however, Olivia requested that Sorin kill his beloved angel [[Avacyn]]. After this wish was fulfilled, Sorin and Olivia assembled a vampire army and went to war against Nahiri.<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/innistrads-last-hope-2016-06-29|Innistrad's Last Hope|[[Doug Beyer]]|June 29, 2016}}</ref>
Olivia was sought out by resident [[planeswalker]] [[Sorin Markov]] to help him in his quarrel with [[Nahiri]].<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/promises-old-and-new-2016-04-13|Promises Old and New|[[Ari Levitch]]|April 13, 2016 }}</ref> In exchange for Olivia's services, however, Olivia requested that Sorin kill his beloved angel [[Avacyn]]. After this wish was fulfilled, Sorin and Olivia assembled a vampire army and went to war against Nahiri.<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/innistrads-last-hope-2016-06-29|Innistrad's Last Hope|[[Doug Beyer]]|June 29, 2016}}</ref>


During the war against Nahiri, Olivia was seen leading her own host of vampires against Nahiri's cultists. When Nahiri finally confronted Sorin on the battlefield, Olivia intervened - telling Nahiri that despite how much Sorin deserves what is happening and how much she would love to allow Nahiri's vengeance, Sorin enlisted her help and she cannot allow Nahiri's revenge. Nahiri then summoned a swarm of Eldrazi fiends to occupy Olivia and her vampires while she dueled Sorin. After Sorin was defeated and encased in stone by Nahiri, Olivia proclaimed herself the new lord of Innistrad and took his sword from him.<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/campaign-vengeance-2016-07-06|Campaign of Vengeance|[[Ari Levitch]]|July 6, 2016}}</ref>
During the war against Nahiri, Olivia was seen leading her host of vampires against Nahiri's cultists. When Nahiri finally confronted Sorin on the battlefield, Olivia intervened - telling Nahiri that despite how much Sorin deserves what is happening and how much she would love to allow Nahiri's vengeance, Sorin enlisted her help and she cannot allow Nahiri's revenge. Nahiri then summoned a swarm of Eldrazi fiends to occupy Olivia and her vampires while she dueled Sorin. After Sorin was defeated and encased in stone by Nahiri, Olivia proclaimed herself the new lord of Innistrad and took his sword from him.<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/campaign-vengeance-2016-07-06|Campaign of Vengeance|[[Ari Levitch]]|July 6, 2016}}</ref>


After leaving Sorin for dead, Olivia and her vampire army headed to Thraben where the residents of Innistrad were preparing to make their last stand. When [[Thalia]] and her fleet arrived the two agreed to a temporary truce so they could work alongside one another to purge Thraben of the monsters trying to overtake it. While battling inside Thraben, Olivia killed [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad|Seeta]] - the Leader of the Sinpurged, right in front of Thalia.<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>
After leaving Sorin for dead, Olivia and her vampire army headed to Thraben where the residents of Innistrad were preparing to make their last stand. When [[Thalia]] and her fleet arrived the two agreed to a temporary truce so they could work alongside one another to purge Thraben of the monsters trying to overtake it. While battling inside Thraben, Olivia killed [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad|Seeta]] - the Leader of the Sinpurged, right in front of Thalia.<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>


===Midnight Hunt===
===Midnight Hunt===
[[File:Olivia Midnight Ambush.jpg|thumb|215x215px|Olivia interrupts the ritual.]]
[[File:Olivia Midnight Ambush.jpg|thumb|201x201px|Olivia interrupts the ritual.|alt=]]
Olivia was informed about the [[Harvesttide festival]] and the actions of [[Arlinn Kord]] to halt the [[Eternal night]], but chose not to interfere.<ref name="Harvestide">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-4-harvesttide-2021-09-22|Episode 4: Harvestide|[[K. Arsenault Rivera]]|September 22, 2021}}</ref> She was confident that her preferred outcome would be realized anyway and that you should 'never interrupt someone doing your work for you'. As the Harvesttide festival was reaching its conclusion, Olivia swept down from the skies and held [[Katilda]] hostage, demanding the Moonsilver Key from the assembled party. Arlinn agreed, and when Olivia had possession of the key, she hurled Katilda towards the ground, injuring both when Arlinn attempted to catch her. With her plans successful, Olivia left the ruined festival.<ref name="Night Closes">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-5-night-closes-round-2021-09-29|Episode 5: Night Closes 'Round|[[K. Arsenault Rivera]]|September 29, 2021}}</ref>
Olivia was informed about the [[Harvesttide festival]] and the actions of [[Arlinn Kord]] to halt the [[Eternal night]] but chose not to interfere.<ref name="Harvestide">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-4-harvesttide-2021-09-22|Episode 4: Harvestide|[[K. Arsenault Rivera]]|September 22, 2021}}</ref> She was confident that her preferred outcome would be realized anyway and that you should 'never interrupt someone doing your work for you'. As the Harvesttide festival was reaching its conclusion, Olivia swept down from the skies and held [[Katilda]] hostage, demanding the Moonsilver Key from the assembled party. Arlinn agreed, and when Olivia had possession of the key, she hurled Katilda towards the ground, injuring both when Arlinn attempted to catch her. With her plans successful, Olivia left the ruined festival.<ref name="Night Closes">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-5-night-closes-round-2021-09-29|Episode 5: Night Closes 'Round|[[K. Arsenault Rivera]]|September 29, 2021}}</ref>


===Crimson Vow===
===Crimson Vow===
[[File:Olivia Crimson Bride.jpg|left|thumb|The veil of her wedding dress is made from the [[Spirit|souls]] of her victims.]]
[[File:Olivia Crimson Bride.jpg|thumb|The veil of her wedding dress is made from the [[Spirit|souls]] of her victims.|alt=|246x246px|left]]
The vampires of Innistrad unite for an ultra-exclusive wedding and reception everyone is dying to attend, where Olivia will marry [[Edgar Markov]]. She aims to form a pact with the [[Markov]]s to take control over Innistrad and its vampires families.<ref>{{YouTubeRef|DPrq5jk5J04|Magic Showcase 2021 (live)|channel=Magic: The Gathering|date=August 24, 2021}}</ref> For this she planned to use [[Sigarda]]'s blood and the powers of the [[Moonsilver Key]] in order to control Innistrad's [[angel]]s. So she steals the Key and captures Sigarda sometime after the archangel's fight against [[Sorin Markov]]. But to carry out her plans she needs Edgar's sangromancy powers. Olivia uses her own blood to wake Edgar from his sleep and in doing so she manages to charm Edgar, so the elder vampire agrees to marry her. During the exchange of vows between Olivia and Edgar, Sorin attacks her and at this moment [[Katilda]]'s [[spirit]] manifests by coming out of the Key. Katilda uses her powers to free Sigarda from her prison. Being free Sigarda explodes his angelic aura in fury causing the surrounding stained glass to shatter, hurting or killing the wedding guests. Olivia and Edgar are not severely injured.<ref name="Peace">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-3-forever-hold-your-peace-2021-11-10|Episode 3: Forever Hold Your Peace|[[K. Arsenault Rivera]]|November 10, 2021}}</ref>
The vampires of Innistrad united for an ultra-exclusive wedding and reception everyone was dying to attend, where Olivia planned to marry [[Edgar Markov]].<ref name="The Dolorous">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-2-dolorous-weight-pleasantries-2021-11-03|Episode 2: The Dolorous Weight of Pleasantries|[[K. Arsenault Rivera]]|November 03, 2021}}</ref> She aimed to form a pact with the [[Markov]]s to take control over Innistrad and its vampire families.<ref>{{YouTubeRef|DPrq5jk5J04|Magic Showcase 2021 (live)|channel=Magic: The Gathering|date=August 24, 2021}}</ref> For this she planned to use [[Sigarda]]'s blood and the powers of the [[Moonsilver Key]] in order to control Innistrad's [[angel]]s. After stealing the Key, she captured Sigarda sometime after the archangel's fight against [[Sorin Markov]]. But to carry out her plans she needed Edgar's sangromancy powers. Olivia used her blood to wake Edgar from his sleep and in doing so managed to charm him. In his confused state, the elder vampire agreed to marry her. During the exchange of vows between Olivia and Edgar, Sorin attacked Olivia and at the same moment [[Katilda]]'s [[spirit]] manifested by coming out of the Key. Katilda used her powers to free Sigarda from her prison. Being free Sigarda exploded her angelic aura in fury causing the surrounding stained glass to shatter, hurting or killing many wedding guests. Olivia and Edgar were not severely injured.<ref name="Peace">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-3-forever-hold-your-peace-2021-11-10|Episode 3: Forever Hold Your Peace|[[K. Arsenault Rivera]]|November 10, 2021}}</ref>
 
Sigarda's outburst lowered the wards around Voldaren Manor, allowing the Gatewatch to begin their raid. While initially belligerent towards the intruders, Kaya breaking Olivia's hold on her train of geists was enough to make her flee, pursued by [[Arlinn Kord]]. Ostensibly cornered, Olivia was beset by Arlinn who was searching for the Key, but was able to impale Arlinn with her hand after Arlinn lost control of her werewolf form.<ref name="Crashers">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-4-wedding-crashers-2021-11-17|Episode 4: The Wedding Crashers|[[K. Arsenault Rivera]]|November 17, 2021}}</ref>
 
With the Moonsilver Key in hand, Olivia fled and was later found by Edgar who pleaded with her to end their plans. They were discovered by Arlinn and her packmates, including [[Tovolar]] who was held back from attacking Edgar by Arlinn. Olivia dropped the Moonsilver Key in defeat and escaped with Edgar through one of the broken windows.<ref name="Death">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-5-till-death-do-us-part-2021-11-24|Episode 5: Till Death Do Us Part|[[K. Arsenault Rivera]]|November 24, 2021}}</ref>
 
===Thunder Junction===
After discovering the [[Omenpath]]s, Olivia settled on [[Thunder Junction]] to create new alliances.<ref name="Legendary Crew">{{DailyRef|feature/a-legendary-crew-for-an-unbelievable-heist-outlaws-of-thunder-junction|A Legendary Crew for an Unbelievable Heist: ''Outlaws of Thunder Junction''|[[Magic Creative Team]]|April 11, 2024}}</ref> Enraged by her ruined wedding and failed attempt to usurp all vampiric power on Innistrad, she decided to clear her mind. Thunder Junction was the perfect place to unwind by causing a little bit of chaos and mayhem, while at the same time planning her next move. She found a population of like-minded individuals made up of frustrated cast-offs foiled by the law, and when Olivia spoke, they listened. Olivia once more became a queen of hungry and deadly subjects.
 
==Trivia==
*Olivia is the primary antagonist of the trailer for ''[[Innistrad: Crimson Vow]]''.<ref>{{YouTubeRef|TR7fe5EdKtw|Innistrad: Crimson Vow Official Cinematic Trailer – Magic: The Gathering|channel=Magic: The Gathering|date=November 11, 2021}}</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Olivia SoI.jpg|[[Shadows over Innistrad]] art
File:Olivia Crimson Vow art.jpg|[[Innistrad: Crimson Vow]] art by Justyna Gil.
File:Olivia Crimson Vow art.jpg|[[Innistrad: Crimson Vow]] art by Justyna Gil.
File:OliviaModel.mp4|3D model of Olivia.
File:OliviaTrailer1.png|Olivia in the Innistrad: Crimson Vow trailer.
File:OliviaTrailer2.png|Closeup of Olivia in the Innistrad: Crimson Vow trailer.
File:Olivia SL.jpg|''[[Secret Lair Drop Series: June Superdrop 2022]]'' art
File:Olivia Voldaren MTGA avatar VOW.png|[[Magic: The Gathering Arena]] avatar.
File:Olivia Voldaren Showcase.jpg|''[[Secret Lair Drop Series: Spring Superdrop 2023]]'' art
</gallery>
</gallery>


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| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/promises-old-and-new-2016-04-13|Promises Old and New}} || [[Ari Levitch]] || 2016-04-13 || ''[[Shadows over Innistrad]]'' || [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]] || [[Sorin Markov]], Olivia Voldaren, [[Nahiri]], [[Avacyn]]
| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/promises-old-and-new-2016-04-13|Promises Old and New}} || [[Ari Levitch]] || 2016-04-13 || ''[[Shadows over Innistrad]]'' || [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]] || [[Sorin Markov]], Olivia Voldaren, [[Nahiri]], [[Avacyn]]
|-
|-
|{{ArticleArchive|magic-story/innistrads-last-hope-2016-06-29|Innistrad's Last Hope}} || [[Doug Beyer]] || 2016-06-29 || ''[[Eldritch Moon]]'' || [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]] || [[Liliana Vess]], [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad#|Gared]], [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad#|Dierk]], Olivia Voldaren, [[Sorin Markov]]
| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/innistrads-last-hope-2016-06-29|Innistrad's Last Hope}} || [[Doug Beyer]] || 2016-06-29 || ''[[Eldritch Moon]]'' || [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]] || [[Liliana Vess]], [[Gared]], Dierk, [[Sorin Markov]], Olivia Voldaren, [[Emrakul]]
|-
|-
| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/campaign-vengeance-2016-07-06|Campaign of Vengeance}} || [[Ari Levitch]] || 2016-07-06 || ''[[Eldritch Moon]]'' || [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]] || [[Nahiri]], [[Sorin Markov]], Olivia Voldaren, [[Emrakul]]  
| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/campaign-vengeance-2016-07-06|Campaign of Vengeance}} || [[Ari Levitch]] || 2016-07-06 || ''[[Eldritch Moon]]'' || [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]] || [[Nahiri]], [[Sorin Markov]], Olivia Voldaren, [[Emrakul]]
|-
|-
| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/saint-traft-and-flight-nightmares-2016-07-13| Saint Traft and the Flight of Nightmares}} || [[James Wyatt]] || 2016-07-13 || ''[[Eldritch Moon]]'' || [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]] || [[Grete]], [[Thalia]], [[Rem Karolus]], [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad#|Dennias]], [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad#|Mathan]], Olivia Voldaren, [[Traft]], [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad#|Seeta]], [[Brisela]], [[Sigarda]]
| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/saint-traft-and-flight-nightmares-2016-07-13|Saint Traft and Flight of Nightmares}} || [[James Wyatt]] || 2016-07-13 || ''[[Eldritch Moon]]'' || [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]] || [[Thalia]], [[Grete]], Halmig, [[Odric]], Seeta, [[Rem Karolus]], Jedda, Dennias, Mathan, [[Traft]], Olivia Voldaren, [[Brisela]], [[Sigarda]], [[Emrakul]]
|-
|-
|{{ArticleArchive|magic-story/episode-4-harvesttide-2021-09-22|Episode 4: Harvesttide}}|| [[K. Arsenault Rivera]] || 2021-09-22 || ''[[Innistrad: Midnight Hunt]]'' || [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]] || [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad#|Feuer]], Olivia Voldaren, [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad#|Deidamia]], [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad#|Shana]], [[Arlinn Kord]], [[Kaya]], [[Teferi]], [[Chandra Nalaar]], [[Adeline]], [[Tovolar]], [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad#|Streak]], [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad#|Patience]], [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad#|Redtooth]], [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad#|Boulder]]
|{{ArticleArchive|magic-story/episode-4-harvesttide-2021-09-22|Episode 4: Harvesttide}}|| [[K. Arsenault Rivera]] || 2021-09-22 || ''[[Innistrad: Midnight Hunt]]'' || [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]] || [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad#|Feuer]], Olivia Voldaren, [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad#|Deidamia]], [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad#|Shana]], [[Arlinn Kord]], [[Kaya]], [[Teferi]], [[Chandra Nalaar]], [[Adeline]], [[Tovolar]], [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad#|Streak]], [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad#|Patience]], [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad#|Redtooth]], [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad#|Boulder]]
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|-
|-
|{{ArticleArchive|magic-story/episode-3-forever-hold-your-peace-2021-11-10|Episode 3: Forever Hold Your Peace}}|| [[K. Arsenault Rivera]] || 2021-11-10 || ''[[Innistrad: Crimson Vow]]'' || [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]] || [[Sorin Markov]], Olivia Voldaren, [[Edgar Markov]], [[Sigarda]], [[Chandra Nalaar]], [[Arlinn Kord]], [[Kaya]], [[Adeline]], [[Teferi]], [[Katilda]]
|{{ArticleArchive|magic-story/episode-3-forever-hold-your-peace-2021-11-10|Episode 3: Forever Hold Your Peace}}|| [[K. Arsenault Rivera]] || 2021-11-10 || ''[[Innistrad: Crimson Vow]]'' || [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]] || [[Sorin Markov]], Olivia Voldaren, [[Edgar Markov]], [[Sigarda]], [[Chandra Nalaar]], [[Arlinn Kord]], [[Kaya]], [[Adeline]], [[Teferi]], [[Katilda]]
|-
|{{ArticleArchive|magic-story/episode-4-wedding-crashers-2021-11-17|Episode 4: The Wedding Crashers}}|| [[K. Arsenault Rivera]] || 2021-11-17 || ''[[Innistrad: Crimson Vow]]'' || [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]] || [[Adeline]], [[Chandra Nalaar]], [[Teferi]], [[Arlinn Kord]], [[Kaya]],  Olivia Voldaren, [[Sorin Markov]], [[Edgar Markov]]
|-
|{{ArticleArchive|magic-story/episode-5-till-death-do-us-part-2021-11-24|Episode 5: Till Death Do Us Part}}|| [[K. Arsenault Rivera]] || 2021-11-24 || ''[[Innistrad: Crimson Vow]]'' || [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]] || [[Adeline]], [[Chandra Nalaar]], [[Sigarda]], [[Kaya]], [[Teferi]], [[Tovolar]], [[Sorin Markov]], [[Edgar Markov]], [[Arlinn Kord]], [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad#|Redtooth]], [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad#|Boulder]], [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad#|Streak]], [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad#|Patience]], Olivia Voldaren, [[Katilda]]
|}
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* <c>Path of Peril</c>
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
==External links==
==External links==
*{{DailyRef|savor-flavor/planeswalkers-guide-innistrad-stensia-and-vampires-2011-11-02|A Planeswalker's Guide to Innistrad: Stensia and Vampires|[[Magic Creative Team]]|November 02, 2011}}
*{{DailyRef|savor-flavor/planeswalkers-guide-innistrad-stensia-and-vampires-2011-11-02|A Planeswalker's Guide to Innistrad: Stensia and Vampires|[[Magic Creative Team]]|November 02, 2011}}
* {{DailyRef|arcana/vampires-back-2011-09-28|The Vampire's Back|[[Monty Ashley]]|September 28, 2011}}
*{{DailyRef|arcana/vampires-back-2011-09-28|The Vampire's Back|[[Monty Ashley]]|September 28, 2011}}
*{{DailyRef|making-magic/kings-things-2015-02-16|Kings & Things|[[Mark Rosewater]]|February 16, 2015}}
*{{DailyRef|making-magic/kings-things-2015-02-16|Kings & Things|[[Mark Rosewater]]|February 16, 2015}}
*{{DailyRef|card-preview/olivia-mobilized-war-2016-03-16|Olivia, Mobilized for War|[[Luis Scott-Vargas]]|March 16, 2016}}
*{{DailyRef|card-preview/olivia-mobilized-war-2016-03-16|Olivia, Mobilized for War|[[Luis Scott-Vargas]]|March 16, 2016}}
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{{Innistrad|characters}}
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[[Category:Vampires]]
[[Category:Knights]]
[[Category:Knights]]
[[Category:Assassins]]
[[Category:Nobles]]

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Olivia Voldaren
[[File:{{#setmainimage:Oliviavoldaren.jpg‎}}|250px]]
Details
Race Vampire
Formerly Human
Birthplace Innistrad
Lifetime Pre- and post-Mending
Relatives Voldaren bloodline
Colors
{B}{R} (center)
{R}{W}{B} (current)

Olivia Voldaren is a vampire native from Innistrad and the progenitor of the Voldaren bloodline.[1]

Description

In life, she had been described as a beautiful yet strange, hermetic, and antisocial woman who preferred to live far away from human civilization, in manor homes built for her from her seemingly boundless wealth. Like her, Voldaren vampires tend to live in distant places, such as the borderlands and edges of Innistrad's provinces.

Olivia travels often, visiting the far-flung Voldaren manors and fortresses that are scattered across the four provinces of Innistrad. The elite among vampires know that Olivia throws the best parties, and the nobility will happily make the trek out to the estate for her seasonal ball. She is a famous eccentric and bon vivant.

She appears to have developed the ability to fly and has a keen interest in watching Cathars lose their faith right before their demise.

History

Shadows over Innistrad

Olivia was sought out by resident planeswalker Sorin Markov to help him in his quarrel with Nahiri.[2] In exchange for Olivia's services, however, Olivia requested that Sorin kill his beloved angel Avacyn. After this wish was fulfilled, Sorin and Olivia assembled a vampire army and went to war against Nahiri.[3]

During the war against Nahiri, Olivia was seen leading her host of vampires against Nahiri's cultists. When Nahiri finally confronted Sorin on the battlefield, Olivia intervened - telling Nahiri that despite how much Sorin deserves what is happening and how much she would love to allow Nahiri's vengeance, Sorin enlisted her help and she cannot allow Nahiri's revenge. Nahiri then summoned a swarm of Eldrazi fiends to occupy Olivia and her vampires while she dueled Sorin. After Sorin was defeated and encased in stone by Nahiri, Olivia proclaimed herself the new lord of Innistrad and took his sword from him.[4]

After leaving Sorin for dead, Olivia and her vampire army headed to Thraben where the residents of Innistrad were preparing to make their last stand. When Thalia and her fleet arrived the two agreed to a temporary truce so they could work alongside one another to purge Thraben of the monsters trying to overtake it. While battling inside Thraben, Olivia killed Seeta - the Leader of the Sinpurged, right in front of Thalia.[5]

Midnight Hunt

Olivia interrupts the ritual.

Olivia was informed about the Harvesttide festival and the actions of Arlinn Kord to halt the Eternal night but chose not to interfere.[6] She was confident that her preferred outcome would be realized anyway and that you should 'never interrupt someone doing your work for you'. As the Harvesttide festival was reaching its conclusion, Olivia swept down from the skies and held Katilda hostage, demanding the Moonsilver Key from the assembled party. Arlinn agreed, and when Olivia had possession of the key, she hurled Katilda towards the ground, injuring both when Arlinn attempted to catch her. With her plans successful, Olivia left the ruined festival.[7]

Crimson Vow

The veil of her wedding dress is made from the souls of her victims.

The vampires of Innistrad united for an ultra-exclusive wedding and reception everyone was dying to attend, where Olivia planned to marry Edgar Markov.[8] She aimed to form a pact with the Markovs to take control over Innistrad and its vampire families.[9] For this she planned to use Sigarda's blood and the powers of the Moonsilver Key in order to control Innistrad's angels. After stealing the Key, she captured Sigarda sometime after the archangel's fight against Sorin Markov. But to carry out her plans she needed Edgar's sangromancy powers. Olivia used her blood to wake Edgar from his sleep and in doing so managed to charm him. In his confused state, the elder vampire agreed to marry her. During the exchange of vows between Olivia and Edgar, Sorin attacked Olivia and at the same moment Katilda's spirit manifested by coming out of the Key. Katilda used her powers to free Sigarda from her prison. Being free Sigarda exploded her angelic aura in fury causing the surrounding stained glass to shatter, hurting or killing many wedding guests. Olivia and Edgar were not severely injured.[10]

Sigarda's outburst lowered the wards around Voldaren Manor, allowing the Gatewatch to begin their raid. While initially belligerent towards the intruders, Kaya breaking Olivia's hold on her train of geists was enough to make her flee, pursued by Arlinn Kord. Ostensibly cornered, Olivia was beset by Arlinn who was searching for the Key, but was able to impale Arlinn with her hand after Arlinn lost control of her werewolf form.[11]

With the Moonsilver Key in hand, Olivia fled and was later found by Edgar who pleaded with her to end their plans. They were discovered by Arlinn and her packmates, including Tovolar who was held back from attacking Edgar by Arlinn. Olivia dropped the Moonsilver Key in defeat and escaped with Edgar through one of the broken windows.[12]

Thunder Junction

After discovering the Omenpaths, Olivia settled on Thunder Junction to create new alliances.[13] Enraged by her ruined wedding and failed attempt to usurp all vampiric power on Innistrad, she decided to clear her mind. Thunder Junction was the perfect place to unwind by causing a little bit of chaos and mayhem, while at the same time planning her next move. She found a population of like-minded individuals made up of frustrated cast-offs foiled by the law, and when Olivia spoke, they listened. Olivia once more became a queen of hungry and deadly subjects.

Trivia

Gallery

Story appearances

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Promises Old and New Ari Levitch 2016-04-13 Shadows over Innistrad Innistrad Sorin Markov, Olivia Voldaren, Nahiri, Avacyn
Innistrad's Last Hope Doug Beyer 2016-06-29 Eldritch Moon Innistrad Liliana Vess, Gared, Dierk, Sorin Markov, Olivia Voldaren, Emrakul
Campaign of Vengeance Ari Levitch 2016-07-06 Eldritch Moon Innistrad Nahiri, Sorin Markov, Olivia Voldaren, Emrakul
Saint Traft and Flight of Nightmares James Wyatt 2016-07-13 Eldritch Moon Innistrad Thalia, Grete, Halmig, Odric, Seeta, Rem Karolus, Jedda, Dennias, Mathan, Traft, Olivia Voldaren, Brisela, Sigarda, Emrakul
Episode 4: Harvesttide K. Arsenault Rivera 2021-09-22 Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Innistrad Feuer, Olivia Voldaren, Deidamia, Shana, Arlinn Kord, Kaya, Teferi, Chandra Nalaar, Adeline, Tovolar, Streak, Patience, Redtooth, Boulder
Episode 5: Night Closes 'Round K. Arsenault Rivera 2021-09-29 Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Innistrad Arlinn Kord, Tovolar, Redtooth, Boulder, Streak, Patience, Chandra Nalaar, Adeline, Kaya, Teferi, Katilda, Olivia Voldaren
Episode 2: The Dolorous Weight of Pleasantries K. Arsenault Rivera 2021-11-03 Innistrad: Crimson Vow Innistrad Relio Voldaren, Cordelia, Kristoff Laurent, Henrika Domnathi, Olivia Voldaren, Chandra Nalaar, Teferi, Adeline, Sorin Markov, Arlinn Kord, Kaya, Edgar Markov
Episode 3: Forever Hold Your Peace K. Arsenault Rivera 2021-11-10 Innistrad: Crimson Vow Innistrad Sorin Markov, Olivia Voldaren, Edgar Markov, Sigarda, Chandra Nalaar, Arlinn Kord, Kaya, Adeline, Teferi, Katilda
Episode 4: The Wedding Crashers K. Arsenault Rivera 2021-11-17 Innistrad: Crimson Vow Innistrad Adeline, Chandra Nalaar, Teferi, Arlinn Kord, Kaya, Olivia Voldaren, Sorin Markov, Edgar Markov
Episode 5: Till Death Do Us Part K. Arsenault Rivera 2021-11-24 Innistrad: Crimson Vow Innistrad Adeline, Chandra Nalaar, Sigarda, Kaya, Teferi, Tovolar, Sorin Markov, Edgar Markov, Arlinn Kord, Redtooth, Boulder, Streak, Patience, Olivia Voldaren, Katilda

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References

  1. ↑ Doug Beyer, Ari Zirulnik and Grace Fong (November 12, 2021). "The Legends of Innistrad: Crimson Vow". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. ↑ Ari Levitch (April 13, 2016). "Promises Old and New". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Doug Beyer (June 29, 2016). "Innistrad's Last Hope". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. ↑ Ari Levitch (July 6, 2016). "Campaign of Vengeance". 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.
  6. ↑ K. Arsenault Rivera (September 22, 2021). "Episode 4: Harvestide". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  7. ↑ K. Arsenault Rivera (September 29, 2021). "Episode 5: Night Closes 'Round". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  8. ↑ K. Arsenault Rivera (November 03, 2021). "Episode 2: The Dolorous Weight of Pleasantries". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  9. ↑ Magic Showcase 2021 (live) (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (August 24, 2021).
  10. ↑ K. Arsenault Rivera (November 10, 2021). "Episode 3: Forever Hold Your Peace". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  11. ↑ K. Arsenault Rivera (November 17, 2021). "Episode 4: The Wedding Crashers". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  12. ↑ K. Arsenault Rivera (November 24, 2021). "Episode 5: Till Death Do Us Part". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  13. ↑ Magic Creative Team (April 11, 2024). "A Legendary Crew for an Unbelievable Heist: Outlaws of Thunder Junction". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  14. ↑ Innistrad: Crimson Vow Official Cinematic Trailer – Magic: The Gathering (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (November 11, 2021).

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