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One of the five crime families of [[New Capenna]], the '''Brokers''' are the demonic lawyers of the crime world. They are associated with {{G}}{{W}}{{U}} mana, but are centered in white.<ref name="Criminal History">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTK3BofsvWg Criminal History] (Video). ''The Command Zone''. YouTube (March 31, 2022).</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/hitting-streets-new-capenna-part-2-2022-04-11|Hitting the ''Streets of New Capenna'', Part 2|[[Mark Rosewater]]|April 11, 2022}}</ref> | One of the five crime families of [[New Capenna]], the '''Brokers''' are the demonic lawyers of the crime world. They are associated with {{G}}{{W}}{{U}} mana, but are centered in white.<ref name="Criminal History">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTK3BofsvWg Criminal History] (Video). ''The Command Zone''. YouTube (March 31, 2022).</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/hitting-streets-new-capenna-part-2-2022-04-11|Hitting the ''Streets of New Capenna'', Part 2|[[Mark Rosewater]]|April 11, 2022}}</ref><ref name="Guide">{{DailyRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-streets-new-capenna-2022-04-28|Planeswalker's Guide to Streets of New Capenna|[[Miguel Lopez]]|April 28, 2022}}</ref> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The Brokers are a [[demon]]ic law firm that secretly believes a doomsday prophecy that when the [[halo]] dries up, | The Brokers are a [[demon]]ic law firm that secretly believes a doomsday prophecy that when the [[halo]] dries up, New Capenna will fail. They maintain public law offices where they handle mundane matters like property disputes and physical grievances. But their aggressive solicitors have a dubious reputation for being everywhere and showing up at every crisis in the city. | ||
The Brokers are led by the [[demon]]-[[Bird|aven]] [[Falco Spara]], the originator of the Brokers's contract-weaving abilities. The Brokers's headquarters is Nido Sanctuary, a lavish office in the central district of the Mezzio.<ref name="Guide"/> | |||
The Brokers are servants first, agents of the upper crust's upper crust, and bruisers comfortable on the underside of the barrel—the armor on their suits is there for a reason. Practicing a unique style of contract magic invented by their founder, the Brokers offer their services at no upfront cost to those in desperate need. Whether accosted by a gang of brass-knuckle-toting Riveteers in the Caldaia or cornered by bloodthirsty Maestros assassins in Park Heights, the Brokers will intercede when called, offer terms, and fight on their new clients' behalf. The price is always the same: a favor, to be collected later, for a benefit—your teeth, your business, or your life—that's hard to turn down.<ref name="Guide"/> | |||
Their demonic contracts erase the victim's memory; consequently, they have thousands of sleeper agents.<ref name="Contract"/> | Their demonic contracts erase the victim's memory; consequently, they have thousands of sleeper agents.<ref name="Contract"/> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
During the time of Old Capenna, the Brokers served as the plane's protectors and paladins.<ref>Flavor text of <c>Dapper Shieldmate</c></ref> They would travel from village to village, making pacts of protection with the locals. After the city was founded, these duties evolved into protection rackets.<ref name="Criminal History"/> | During the time of [[Old Capenna]], the Brokers served as the plane's protectors and paladins.<ref>Flavor text of <c>Dapper Shieldmate</c></ref> They would travel from village to village, making pacts of protection with the locals. After the city was founded, these duties evolved into protection rackets.<ref name="Criminal History"/> | ||
The Brokers led the defense of Capenna [[New Phyrexia's Invasion of the Multiverse|when Atraxa invaded]], with Falco being a crucial target of Atraxa's massacre. They had a stockpile of halo and made primary negotiations with the reawakened angels.<ref name="Fall">{{DailyRef|magic-story/the-fall-of-park-heights|''March of the Machine'' - New Capenna: The Fall of Park Heights|[[Elise Kova]]|March 27, 2023}}</ref> | |||
===Design influence=== | |||
The Brokers were initially designed as a corrupt law enforcement agency, but was changed to a solicitation group fronting racketeering, due to prolific anti police brutality protests during the time New Capenna was being designed.<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/hitting-streets-new-capenna-part-1-2022-04-07|Hitting the Streets of New Capenna|[[Mark Rosewater]]|April 7, 2022}}</ref> | |||
==Mechanics== | ==Mechanics== | ||
The Brokers mechanic is Shield counters, | The Brokers mechanic is Shield counters, giving creatures a mark of protection. | ||
==Members== | ==Members== | ||
* [[Falco Spara]], the family's [[Bird|aven]] boss.<ref name="Contract">{{DailyRef|magic-story/contract-breaker-2022-03-28|The Contract Breaker|[[Tobias S. Buckell]]|March 28, 2022}}</ref> | * [[Falco Spara]], the family's [[Bird|aven]] boss.<ref name="Contract">{{DailyRef|magic-story/contract-breaker-2022-03-28|The Contract Breaker|[[Tobias S. Buckell]]|March 28, 2022}}</ref> | ||
* [[ | * [[Kros]], a leonin enforcer.<ref name="Contract"/> | ||
* [[List of secondary characters# | * [[List of secondary characters#Capenna|Legrella the Magpie]], a human lieutenant.<ref name="Expect">{{DailyRef|magic-story/what-you-expect-see-2022-03-29|What You Expect to See|[[Kaitlyn Zivanovich]]|March 29, 2022}}</ref> | ||
* [[Perrie]], a [[Rhino|rhox]] enforcer.<ref name="Contract"/> | * [[Perrie]], a [[Rhino|rhox]] enforcer.<ref name="Contract"/> | ||
* [[List of secondary characters# | * [[List of secondary characters#Capenna|Rigo]], a young leonin.<ref name="Contract"/> | ||
*[[Denry Klin]], a leonin editor in chief.<ref name="Contract"/> | |||
==Creature types== | ==Creature types== | ||
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*<c>Brokers Ascendancy</c> | *<c>Brokers Ascendancy</c> | ||
*<c>Brokers Charm</c> | *<c>Brokers Charm</c> | ||
*<c>Brokers Confluence</c> | |||
*<c>Brokers Hideout</c> | *<c>Brokers Hideout</c> | ||
*<c>Brokers Initiate</c> | *<c>Brokers Initiate</c> | ||
*<c>Brokers Veteran</c> | *<c>Brokers Veteran</c> | ||
*<c>Brokers' Safeguard</c> | |||
|referred= | |referred= | ||
*<c>Dapper Shieldmate</c> | *<c>Dapper Shieldmate</c> | ||
*<c>Disciplined Duelist</c> | *<c>Disciplined Duelist</c> | ||
*{{card|Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin}} | |||
*<c>Spara's Headquarters</c> | *<c>Spara's Headquarters</c> | ||
*<c>Streetwise Negotiator</c> | |||
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One of the five crime families of New Capenna, the Brokers are the demonic lawyers of the crime world. They are associated with mana, but are centered in white.[1][2][3]
Description
The Brokers are a demonic law firm that secretly believes a doomsday prophecy that when the halo dries up, New Capenna will fail. They maintain public law offices where they handle mundane matters like property disputes and physical grievances. But their aggressive solicitors have a dubious reputation for being everywhere and showing up at every crisis in the city.
The Brokers are led by the demon-aven Falco Spara, the originator of the Brokers's contract-weaving abilities. The Brokers's headquarters is Nido Sanctuary, a lavish office in the central district of the Mezzio.[3]
The Brokers are servants first, agents of the upper crust's upper crust, and bruisers comfortable on the underside of the barrel—the armor on their suits is there for a reason. Practicing a unique style of contract magic invented by their founder, the Brokers offer their services at no upfront cost to those in desperate need. Whether accosted by a gang of brass-knuckle-toting Riveteers in the Caldaia or cornered by bloodthirsty Maestros assassins in Park Heights, the Brokers will intercede when called, offer terms, and fight on their new clients' behalf. The price is always the same: a favor, to be collected later, for a benefit—your teeth, your business, or your life—that's hard to turn down.[3]
Their demonic contracts erase the victim's memory; consequently, they have thousands of sleeper agents.[4]
History
During the time of Old Capenna, the Brokers served as the plane's protectors and paladins.[5] They would travel from village to village, making pacts of protection with the locals. After the city was founded, these duties evolved into protection rackets.[1]
The Brokers led the defense of Capenna when Atraxa invaded, with Falco being a crucial target of Atraxa's massacre. They had a stockpile of halo and made primary negotiations with the reawakened angels.[6]
Design influence
The Brokers were initially designed as a corrupt law enforcement agency, but was changed to a solicitation group fronting racketeering, due to prolific anti police brutality protests during the time New Capenna was being designed.[7]
Mechanics
The Brokers mechanic is Shield counters, giving creatures a mark of protection.
Members
- Falco Spara, the family's aven boss.[4]
- Kros, a leonin enforcer.[4]
- Legrella the Magpie, a human lieutenant.[8]
- Perrie, a rhox enforcer.[4]
- Rigo, a young leonin.[4]
- Denry Klin, a leonin editor in chief.[4]
Creature types
Classes
In-game references
- Associated cards:
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References
- ↑ a b Criminal History (Video). The Command Zone. YouTube (March 31, 2022).
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (April 11, 2022). "Hitting the Streets of New Capenna, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b c Miguel Lopez (April 28, 2022). "Planeswalker's Guide to Streets of New Capenna". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b c d e f Tobias S. Buckell (March 28, 2022). "The Contract Breaker". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Flavor text of Dapper Shieldmate
- ↑ Elise Kova (March 27, 2023). "March of the Machine - New Capenna: The Fall of Park Heights". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (April 7, 2022). "Hitting the Streets of New Capenna". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Kaitlyn Zivanovich (March 29, 2022). "What You Expect to See". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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