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[[Kazarov]], a descendant of the notorious [[Sengir]] line, turned Arvad into a vampire.<ref name="DOM Legends 9">{{EzTumblr|http://wizardsmagic.tumblr.com/post/173195602001/tricksters-rogues-and-forbidden-magic-dominaria|title=Tricksters, rogues, and forbidden magic!|April 22, 2018}}</ref> | |||
[[Kazarov]], a descendant of the notorious [[Sengir]] line, turned Arvad into a vampire. <ref name="DOM Legends 9">{{EzTumblr|http://wizardsmagic.tumblr.com/post/173195602001/tricksters-rogues-and-forbidden-magic-dominaria|title=Tricksters, rogues, and forbidden magic!|April 22, 2018}}</ref> Despite his undead nature and his overpowering need to feed on [[human]] blood, Arvad struggles to uphold the ideals of [[Benalish]] [[knight]] and fight for good in the world. As chief of security aboard the [[Weatherlight crew|''Weatherlight'']], he swore himself to [[Jhoira]]'s service before his transformation, and he has every intention of honoring that oath even as a [[vampire]]. <ref name="Dominaria art book">[[James Wyatt]] (2018), ''[[The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Dominaria]]''. [[VIZ Media]].</ref> His holy magic of the [[Serra's Realm]] infused [[Powerstone]] allows him to move in sunlight and suppresses his hunger, but he still requires blood on occasion. <ref>[https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/979100831957110785 Magic: the Gathering Twitter]</ref><ref name="Return 4">{{DailyRef|magic-story/return-dominaria-episode-4-2018-04-04|Return to Dominaria: Episode 4|[[Martha Wells]]|April 4, 2018}}</ref> So far , he has managed to feed wihout violating his ideals, but his greatest fear is that his hunger will one day gain control of him. <ref name="Dominaria art book">[[James Wyatt]] (2018), ''[[The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Dominaria]]''. [[VIZ Media]].</ref> | |||
After Arvad was magically compulsed to travel to the ''Weatherlight'' 's construction site, he helped [[Tiana]] defend the ship against the attack of a [[Bogardan]] [[phoenix]].<ref name="Return 4"/> The angel introduced Arvad to Jhoira, after which he swore allegiance to the captain.<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/return-dominaria-episode-3-2018-03-28|Return to Dominaria: Episode 3|[[Martha Wells]]|March 28, 2018}}</ref> | After Arvad was magically compulsed to travel to the ''Weatherlight'' 's construction site, he helped [[Tiana]] defend the ship against the attack of a [[Bogardan]] [[phoenix]].<ref name="Return 4"/> The angel introduced Arvad to Jhoira, after which he swore allegiance to the captain.<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/return-dominaria-episode-3-2018-03-28|Return to Dominaria: Episode 3|[[Martha Wells]]|March 28, 2018}}</ref> | ||
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| Race | Vampire, Human (previously) |
| Birthplace | Dominaria |
| Lifetime | Mending Era |
Arvad is a vampire, who once was a Benalish knight. He became security chief of Jhoira's crew on the rebuilt Skyship Weatherlight.
History
Kazarov, a descendant of the notorious Sengir line, turned Arvad into a vampire. [1] Despite his undead nature and his overpowering need to feed on human blood, Arvad struggles to uphold the ideals of Benalish knight and fight for good in the world. As chief of security aboard the Weatherlight, he swore himself to Jhoira's service before his transformation, and he has every intention of honoring that oath even as a vampire. [2] His holy magic of the Serra's Realm infused Powerstone allows him to move in sunlight and suppresses his hunger, but he still requires blood on occasion. [3][4] So far , he has managed to feed wihout violating his ideals, but his greatest fear is that his hunger will one day gain control of him. [2]
After Arvad was magically compulsed to travel to the Weatherlight 's construction site, he helped Tiana defend the ship against the attack of a Bogardan phoenix.[4] The angel introduced Arvad to Jhoira, after which he swore allegiance to the captain.[5]
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References
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (April 22, 2018). "Tricksters, rogues, and forbidden magic!". The Official Magic: The Gathering Tumblr. Tumblr.
- ↑ a b James Wyatt (2018), The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Dominaria. VIZ Media.
- ↑ Magic: the Gathering Twitter
- ↑ a b Martha Wells (April 4, 2018). "Return to Dominaria: Episode 4". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Martha Wells (March 28, 2018). "Return to Dominaria: Episode 3". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.