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'''Vito Quijano de Pasamonte''' was a heretical [[vampire]] [[cleric|hierophant]] of the [[Church of Dusk]] who worshipped [[Aclazotz]] on the plane of [[Ixalan (plane)|Ixalan]]. He was granted [[demon]]ic power by his god before his death.<ref name="LCI, Episode 5"/> | '''Vito Quijano de Pasamonte''' was a heretical [[vampire]] [[cleric|hierophant]] of the [[Church of Dusk]] who worshipped [[Aclazotz]] on the plane of [[Ixalan (plane)|Ixalan]]. He was granted [[demon]]ic power by his god before his death.<ref name="LCI, Episode 5"/> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Vito had blue eyes that seemed to blaze with an inner light.<ref name="LCI, Episode 1"/> He radiated resolve and menace. He carried the lance and journal of Venerable [[List of secondary characters/Ixalan|Tarrian]] and rode a massive horse. | Vito had blue eyes that seemed to blaze with an inner light.<ref name="LCI, Episode 1"/> He radiated resolve and menace. Passionate and deeply religious, he had an unshakeable view of the world.<ref name="Podcast 41">{{WebRef|url=https://share.transistor.fm/s/de583a7a|title=The Lost Caverns of Ixalan #41: The Origins of Ixalan, Part 1|work=The Magic Story Podcast|author=[[Harless Snyder]], [[Natalie Kreider]], [[Miguel Lopez]], and [[Ovidio Cartagena]]|date=October 23, 2023}}</ref> He carried the lance and journal of Venerable [[List of secondary characters/Ixalan|Tarrian]] and rode a massive horse.<ref name="LCI, Episode 1"/> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Vito was a fanatical priest of the Church and believed that salvation could only be found through the [[Immortal Sun]]. After the vampire saint, [[Elenda of Garrano]], returned with news of the Sun's disappearance and a message of humility, Vito was shocked. As a symbol of defiance against the living saint, he overturned a massive carafe of blood onto the church's floor.<ref>{{DailyRef| | Vito was a fanatical priest of the Church and believed that salvation could only be found through the [[Immortal Sun]]. After the vampire saint, [[Elenda of Garrano]], returned with news of the Sun's disappearance and a message of humility, Vito was shocked. As a symbol of defiance against the living saint, he overturned a massive carafe of blood onto the church's floor.<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/lore-core-set-2021-cards-2020-06-16|The Lore of Core Set 2021 on the Cards|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|June 8, 2020}}</ref> | ||
=== | ===Freeing Aclazotz=== | ||
Disgusted with the pacifist nature of the Church's new head, Vito helped ignite a schism, supporting [[Queen's Bay Company|a splinter group of the church]] led by [[Vona | During [[New Phyrexia's Invasion of the Multiverse]], Vito found himself unable to feed on regular sacrifices, involuntarily entering into a prolonged blood fast.<ref name="Podcast 41"/> During his fast, Vito heard whispers and received visions from [[Aclazotz]], promising Vito that if he would be the [[bat]] [[god]]'s herald and agent, he would usher in the Age of Everflowing Blood. | ||
Disgusted with the pacifist nature of the Church's new head, Vito helped ignite a schism, supporting [[Queen's Bay Company|a splinter group of the church]] led by [[Vona de Iedo]], the Antifex.<ref name="LCI, Episode 1">{{DailyRef|magic-story/the-lost-caverns-of-ixalan-episode-1|The Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Episode 1|[[Valerie Valdes]]|October 20, 2023}}</ref> Following this, he led an expedition to the continent of Ixalan, commanding a force of thirty which included [[Amalia Benavides Aguirre]], [[Bartolomé del Presidio]], and [[Clavileño]] among other soldiers, to find Aclazotz and bring him to Torrezon to legitimize his dark vision of the church. He brought them to the Temple of Aclazotz and used a blood sacrifice to gain access to Ixalan's inner caverns. | |||
The vampires made their way through the caverns, encountering various traps and hazards.<ref name="LCI, Episode 2">{{DailyRef|magic-story/the-lost-caverns-of-ixalan-episode-2|The Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Episode 2|[[Valerie Valdes]]|October 20, 2023}}</ref> At one point, the planar traveler [[Kellan]] joined the party, although Vito was displeased with the decision. Eventually, they happened upon an ancient stone city that held the door to the [[Core of Ixalan]], where a party of various [[Sun Empire]] soldiers and [[River Heralds]] happened to be. The vampires convinced the party to bring them along into the Core, as Vito knew that Aclazotz would lie inside. | The vampires made their way through the caverns, encountering various traps and hazards.<ref name="LCI, Episode 2">{{DailyRef|magic-story/the-lost-caverns-of-ixalan-episode-2|The Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Episode 2|[[Valerie Valdes]]|October 20, 2023}}</ref> At one point, the planar traveler [[Kellan]] joined the party, although Vito was displeased with the decision. Eventually, they happened upon an ancient stone city that held the door to the [[Core of Ixalan]], where a party of various [[Sun Empire]] soldiers and [[River Heralds]] happened to be. The vampires convinced the party to bring them along into the Core, as Vito knew that Aclazotz would lie inside. | ||
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Upon entry, the party encountered the [[Oltec]], who welcomed most of them but imprisoned the vampires due to their distrust of them. Vito engineered a violent escape, and he and other soldiers set out to find Aclazotz. Along the way, he was joined by some worshippers of Aclazotz native to the core and kidnapped Oltec citizens to use as blood sacrifices. When he reached the place of Aclazotz's binding, he fed these people to the ancient god, who broke his bindings. In return, the bat god bestowed his blessing on Vito and his followers, turning them into batlike [[Demon|demons]].<ref name="LCI, Episode 5">{{DailyRef|magic-story/the-lost-caverns-of-ixalan-episode-5|''The Lost Caverns of Ixalan'' - Episode 5|[[Valerie Valdes]]|October 20, 2023}}</ref> | Upon entry, the party encountered the [[Oltec]], who welcomed most of them but imprisoned the vampires due to their distrust of them. Vito engineered a violent escape, and he and other soldiers set out to find Aclazotz. Along the way, he was joined by some worshippers of Aclazotz native to the core and kidnapped Oltec citizens to use as blood sacrifices. When he reached the place of Aclazotz's binding, he fed these people to the ancient god, who broke his bindings. In return, the bat god bestowed his blessing on Vito and his followers, turning them into batlike [[Demon|demons]].<ref name="LCI, Episode 5">{{DailyRef|magic-story/the-lost-caverns-of-ixalan-episode-5|''The Lost Caverns of Ixalan'' - Episode 5|[[Valerie Valdes]]|October 20, 2023}}</ref> | ||
While Aclazotz attacked [[Chimil]], the inner sun, to deprive the core of light, Vito and his followers rampaged into the Oltec city, taking citizens to feed to their god. They were met with resistance by the Oltec army and by the Sun Empire party. They enjoined the soldiers in battle and killed [[Huatli]]'s cousin [[Inti]], but the former [[planeswalker]] attacked Vito, summoning a horde of [[dinosaur]]s and killing him with | While Aclazotz attacked [[Chimil]], the inner sun, to deprive the core of light, Vito and his followers rampaged into the Oltec city, taking citizens to feed to their god. They were met with resistance by the Oltec army and by the Sun Empire party. They enjoined the soldiers in battle and killed [[Huatli]]'s cousin [[Inti]], but the former [[planeswalker]] attacked Vito, summoning a horde of [[dinosaur]]s and killing him with Tarrian's lance.<ref name="LCI, Episode 6">{{DailyRef|magic-story/the-lost-caverns-of-ixalan-episode-6|''The Lost Caverns of Ixalan'' - Episode 6|[[Valerie Valdes]]|October 20, 2023}}</ref> | ||
==Inspiration== | |||
[[Wikipedia:Vito|Vito]] is an Italian name meaning "life." He shares his last name, Quijano, with [[Wikipedia:Alonso Quijano|Alonso Quijano]], also called "Don Quixote" in the [[Wikipedia:Don Quixote|novel of the same name]]. Vito's toponymic surname, "de Pasamonte," is shared with [[Wikipedia:Ginés de Pasamonte|another character]] of the same novel. These connections to Don Quixote may be intentional, as Vito's subordinate [[Clavileño]] shares his name with a minor character of the novel. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
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File:Vito Quijano de Pasamonte MTGA avatar LCI.png|Vito Quijano de Pasamonte [[Magic: The Gathering Arena]] avatar, before receiving Aclazotz's gifts. | |||
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==Story appearances== | ==Story appearances== | ||
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*<c>Legion's Judgment</c> | *<c>Legion's Judgment</c> | ||
*<c>Huatli's Final Strike</c> | *<c>Huatli's Final Strike</c> | ||
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*[[Unknown_Event/Barcelona_event_cards|Taught by Vito]] | *[[Unknown_Event/Barcelona_event_cards|Taught by Vito]] | ||
*<c>Vito's Inquisitor</c> | |||
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*<c>Soulcoil Viper</c> | *<c>Soulcoil Viper</c> | ||
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Vito Quijano de Pasamonte was a heretical vampire hierophant of the Church of Dusk who worshipped Aclazotz on the plane of Ixalan. He was granted demonic power by his god before his death.[1]
Description
Vito had blue eyes that seemed to blaze with an inner light.[2] He radiated resolve and menace. Passionate and deeply religious, he had an unshakeable view of the world.[3] He carried the lance and journal of Venerable Tarrian and rode a massive horse.[2]
History
Vito was a fanatical priest of the Church and believed that salvation could only be found through the Immortal Sun. After the vampire saint, Elenda of Garrano, returned with news of the Sun's disappearance and a message of humility, Vito was shocked. As a symbol of defiance against the living saint, he overturned a massive carafe of blood onto the church's floor.[4]
Freeing Aclazotz
During New Phyrexia's Invasion of the Multiverse, Vito found himself unable to feed on regular sacrifices, involuntarily entering into a prolonged blood fast.[3] During his fast, Vito heard whispers and received visions from Aclazotz, promising Vito that if he would be the bat god's herald and agent, he would usher in the Age of Everflowing Blood.
Disgusted with the pacifist nature of the Church's new head, Vito helped ignite a schism, supporting a splinter group of the church led by Vona de Iedo, the Antifex.[2] Following this, he led an expedition to the continent of Ixalan, commanding a force of thirty which included Amalia Benavides Aguirre, Bartolomé del Presidio, and Clavileño among other soldiers, to find Aclazotz and bring him to Torrezon to legitimize his dark vision of the church. He brought them to the Temple of Aclazotz and used a blood sacrifice to gain access to Ixalan's inner caverns.
The vampires made their way through the caverns, encountering various traps and hazards.[5] At one point, the planar traveler Kellan joined the party, although Vito was displeased with the decision. Eventually, they happened upon an ancient stone city that held the door to the Core of Ixalan, where a party of various Sun Empire soldiers and River Heralds happened to be. The vampires convinced the party to bring them along into the Core, as Vito knew that Aclazotz would lie inside.
Upon entry, the party encountered the Oltec, who welcomed most of them but imprisoned the vampires due to their distrust of them. Vito engineered a violent escape, and he and other soldiers set out to find Aclazotz. Along the way, he was joined by some worshippers of Aclazotz native to the core and kidnapped Oltec citizens to use as blood sacrifices. When he reached the place of Aclazotz's binding, he fed these people to the ancient god, who broke his bindings. In return, the bat god bestowed his blessing on Vito and his followers, turning them into batlike demons.[1]
While Aclazotz attacked Chimil, the inner sun, to deprive the core of light, Vito and his followers rampaged into the Oltec city, taking citizens to feed to their god. They were met with resistance by the Oltec army and by the Sun Empire party. They enjoined the soldiers in battle and killed Huatli's cousin Inti, but the former planeswalker attacked Vito, summoning a horde of dinosaurs and killing him with Tarrian's lance.[6]
Inspiration
Vito is an Italian name meaning "life." He shares his last name, Quijano, with Alonso Quijano, also called "Don Quixote" in the novel of the same name. Vito's toponymic surname, "de Pasamonte," is shared with another character of the same novel. These connections to Don Quixote may be intentional, as Vito's subordinate Clavileño shares his name with a minor character of the novel.
Gallery
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Vito Quijano de Pasamonte Magic: The Gathering Arena avatar, before receiving Aclazotz's gifts.
Story appearances
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References
- ↑ a b Valerie Valdes (October 20, 2023). "The Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Episode 5". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b c Valerie Valdes (October 20, 2023). "The Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Episode 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b Harless Snyder, Natalie Kreider, Miguel Lopez, and Ovidio Cartagena (October 23, 2023). "The Lost Caverns of Ixalan #41: The Origins of Ixalan, Part 1". The Magic Story Podcast.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (June 8, 2020). "The Lore of Core Set 2021 on the Cards". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Valerie Valdes (October 20, 2023). "The Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Episode 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Valerie Valdes (October 20, 2023). "The Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Episode 6". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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