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'''The Wanderer''' is a [[planeswalker]] introduced in ''[[War of the Spark]]''. She is the current '''Emperor of Kamigawa''', and one of the most efficient and deadly [[warrior]]s seen on any plane. | '''The Wanderer''' is a [[planeswalker]] introduced in ''[[War of the Spark]]''. She is the current '''Emperor of Kamigawa''', and one of the most efficient and deadly [[warrior]]s seen on any plane. | ||
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The emperor of Kammigawa is a roughly twenty-four year old woman with snow-white hair and brown eyes.<ref name="Lies">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-2-lies-promises-and-neon-flames-2022-01-24|Episode 2: Lies, Promises, and Neon Flames|[[Akemi Dawn Bowman]]|January 24, 2022}}</ref> She is an excellent swordsman.<ref name="A Stranger">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-1-stranger-eiganjo-2022-01-24|Episode 1: A Stranger in Eiganjo|[[Akemi Dawn Bowman]]|January 24, 2022}}</ref> Her bond with the [[kami]] [[Kyodai]] is embodied by the kami [[Himoto]].<ref name="Test">{{DailyRef|magic-story/kaito-origin-stories-test-loyalty-path-forward-2021-12-16|Kaito Origin Stories: A Test of Loyalty & The Path Forward|[[Akemi Dawn Bowman]]|December 16, 2021}}</ref> | The emperor of Kammigawa is a roughly twenty-four year old woman with snow-white hair and brown eyes.<ref name="Lies">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-2-lies-promises-and-neon-flames-2022-01-24|Episode 2: Lies, Promises, and Neon Flames|[[Akemi Dawn Bowman]]|January 24, 2022}}</ref> She is an excellent swordsman.<ref name="A Stranger">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-1-stranger-eiganjo-2022-01-24|Episode 1: A Stranger in Eiganjo|[[Akemi Dawn Bowman]]|January 24, 2022}}</ref> Her bond with the [[kami]] [[Kyodai]] is embodied by the kami [[Himoto]].<ref name="Test">{{DailyRef|magic-story/kaito-origin-stories-test-loyalty-path-forward-2021-12-16|Kaito Origin Stories: A Test of Loyalty & The Path Forward|[[Akemi Dawn Bowman]]|December 16, 2021}}</ref> | ||
As the Wanderer she hides her face behind a conical hat and wears white garb. Beneath the brim of her hat she actually wears a golden mask that covers her entire visage and even keeps her eyes in the shadow.<ref name="Forsaken"/> Because she admitted that she once was considered to be beautiful, [[Ral Zarek]] suspected that her real face is now scarred. The Wanderer didn't deny this and implied that Tezzeret was to blame for her disfigurement.<ref name="Forsaken"/> | As the Wanderer, she hides her face behind a conical hat and wears white garb. Beneath the brim of her hat she actually wears a golden mask that covers her entire visage and even keeps her eyes in the shadow.<ref name="Forsaken"/> Because she admitted that she once was considered to be beautiful, [[Ral Zarek]] suspected that her real face is now scarred. The Wanderer didn't deny this and implied that Tezzeret was to blame for her disfigurement.<ref name="Forsaken"/> | ||
The Wanderer is adept at swordplay, and is able to magically absorb kinetic energy and redirect that force through her massive sword.<ref name="reveal">{{YouTubeRef|W-enR1baRws|War Of The Professor - Exclusive Magic: The Gathering War Of The Spark Preview / Spoiler Card|channel=[[Tolarian Community College]]|date=April 1, 2019}}</ref> The broadsword leaves a white mana trail in its wake when she swings it.<ref name="Weisman Ravnica novel"/> | The Wanderer is adept at swordplay, and is able to magically absorb kinetic energy and redirect that force through her massive sword.<ref name="reveal">{{YouTubeRef|W-enR1baRws|War Of The Professor - Exclusive Magic: The Gathering War Of The Spark Preview / Spoiler Card|channel=[[Tolarian Community College]]|date=April 1, 2019}}</ref> The broadsword leaves a white mana trail in its wake when she swings it.<ref name="Weisman Ravnica novel"/> | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
When they were young, the emperor and [[Kaito Shizuki]] became friends and sparring partners.<ref name="A Stranger"/> She mysteriously disappeared from the temple of [[Kyodai]] when the Imperial Palace of [[Eiganjo]] was invaded by the [[planeswalker]] [[Tezzeret]]. | When they were young, the emperor and [[Kaito Shizuki]] became friends and sparring partners.<ref name="A Stranger"/> She mysteriously disappeared from the temple of [[Kyodai]] when the Imperial Palace of [[Eiganjo]] was invaded by the [[planeswalker]] [[Tezzeret]]. | ||
From her history with [[Tezzeret]], she considers him an enemy and a possible threat to the multiverse.<ref name="Forsaken"/> | |||
===War of the Spark=== | ===War of the Spark=== | ||
The Wanderer was lured to [[Ravnica]] by the [[Interplanar Beacon]], and immediately became trapped there due to [[Bolas]]'s use of the [[Immortal Sun]]. Alongside many other planeswalkers and Ravnicans, she [[War of the Spark (event)|fought]] against the [[Eternal]]s of Bolas' [[Dreadhorde]].<ref name="Weisman Ravnica novel">[[Greg Weisman]] (April 2019). "''[[War of the Spark: Ravnica]]''". Del Rey.</ref> She and [[Sarkhan Vol]] apparently knew each other. | The Wanderer was lured to [[Ravnica]] by the [[Interplanar Beacon]], and immediately became trapped there due to [[Bolas]]'s use of the [[Immortal Sun]]. Alongside many other planeswalkers and Ravnicans, she [[War of the Spark (event)|fought]] against the [[Eternal]]s of Bolas' [[Dreadhorde]].<ref name="Weisman Ravnica novel">[[Greg Weisman]] (April 2019). "''[[War of the Spark: Ravnica]]''". Del Rey.</ref> She and [[Sarkhan Vol]] apparently knew each other. | ||
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*[[Gideon Jura]]<ref name="Weisman Ravnica novel"/> | *[[Gideon Jura]]<ref name="Weisman Ravnica novel"/> | ||
*[[Jaya Ballard]]<ref name="Forsaken"/> | *[[Jaya Ballard]]<ref name="Forsaken"/> | ||
*[[Kaito Shizuki]] | |||
*[[Kaya]]<ref name="Forsaken"/> | *[[Kaya]]<ref name="Forsaken"/> | ||
*[[Liliana Vess]] (non-mutually)<ref name="Forsaken"/> | *[[Liliana Vess]] (non-mutually)<ref name="Forsaken"/> | ||
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|{{ArticleArchive|magic-story/episode-1-stranger-eiganjo-2022-01-24|Episode 1: A Stranger in Eiganjo}} || [[Akemi Dawn Bowman]] || 2022-01-24 || ''[[Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty]]'' || [[Kamigawa]] || [[Kaito Shizuki]], [[List of secondary characters/Kamigawa#|Eiko Shizuki]], [[Light-Paws]], [[List of secondary characters/Kamigawa#|Swift-Arm]], The Wanderer, [[List of secondary characters/Kamigawa#|Katsumasa]], [[Kyodai]], [[Tezzeret]] | |||
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|{{ArticleArchive|magic-story/episode-3-unexpected-alliance-2022-01-24|Episode 3: An Unexpected Alliance}} || [[Akemi Dawn Bowman]] || 2022-01-25 || ''[[Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty]]'' || [[Kamigawa]] || [[Kaito Shizuki]], [[Himoto]], [[List of secondary characters/Kamigawa#|Mud-Tail]], [[Tamiyo]], [[List of secondary characters/Kamigawa#|Nashi]], [[Jin-Gitaxias]], The Wanderer | |||
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The Wanderer is a planeswalker introduced in War of the Spark. She is the current Emperor of Kamigawa, and one of the most efficient and deadly warriors seen on any plane.
Appearance and characteristics
The emperor of Kammigawa is a roughly twenty-four year old woman with snow-white hair and brown eyes.[1] She is an excellent swordsman.[2] Her bond with the kami Kyodai is embodied by the kami Himoto.[3]
As the Wanderer, she hides her face behind a conical hat and wears white garb. Beneath the brim of her hat she actually wears a golden mask that covers her entire visage and even keeps her eyes in the shadow.[4] Because she admitted that she once was considered to be beautiful, Ral Zarek suspected that her real face is now scarred. The Wanderer didn't deny this and implied that Tezzeret was to blame for her disfigurement.[4]
The Wanderer is adept at swordplay, and is able to magically absorb kinetic energy and redirect that force through her massive sword.[5] The broadsword leaves a white mana trail in its wake when she swings it.[6]
Able to down the largest foes with a single stroke, The Wanderer is also cursed to make an effort not to planeswalk. Unlike other planeswalkers who are tired by the process of planeswalking, The Wanderer can planeswalk and then planeswalk again almost immediately - but if she doesn't focus, she will be pulled at random from plane to plane.[5] This also happens when she sleeps or falls unconscious. Her condition makes her uniquely attuned to the Blind Eternities. She feels every ripple across it and can sense a planeswalker's path longer than a typical planeswalker.
The Wanderer is centered in white mana. When she planeswalks, she disappears in a violent slash of white light.[4]
History
When they were young, the emperor and Kaito Shizuki became friends and sparring partners.[2] She mysteriously disappeared from the temple of Kyodai when the Imperial Palace of Eiganjo was invaded by the planeswalker Tezzeret. From her history with Tezzeret, she considers him an enemy and a possible threat to the multiverse.[4]
War of the Spark
The Wanderer was lured to Ravnica by the Interplanar Beacon, and immediately became trapped there due to Bolas's use of the Immortal Sun. Alongside many other planeswalkers and Ravnicans, she fought against the Eternals of Bolas' Dreadhorde.[6] She and Sarkhan Vol apparently knew each other.
She was one of the few planeswalkers who chose to remain on Ravnica after Chandra disabled the Immortal Sun, helping the Gatewatch in their fight against Bolas. She survived the battle.
Forsaken
As her unique abilities allowed her to track Tezzeret and the Planar Bridge technology he carried, the Wanderer aided Ral Zarek in finding his target.[4] They eventually found Tezzeret in his fortress on Alara in Esper, once known as the Seekers' Sanctum. The pair were greeted by a squadron of etherium gargoyles in which all but the leader, Grokk, were destroyed. Ral and the Wanderer entered Tezzeret's base and battled against his minions and through multiple traps. Upon reaching Tezzeret, the Wanderer was knocked unconscious by the lead gargoyle and automatically planeswalked away.
After regaining consciousness, the Wanderer returned to Esper to investigate Tezzeret's fortress and found evidence of an organized abandonment. Back on Ravnica, the Wanderer relayed her newfound information at the guild meeting after Ral Zarek told the truth about his defeat. The Wanderer also revealed that she could no longer sense the Planar Bridge technology which indicated that Tezzeret may have intended to be followed.[4]
Ikoria
The Wanderer was briefly present on Ikoria, where Vivien Reid saw her cut down a monster before planeswalking away.[7]
Neon Dynasty
Planes visited
| “ | The Multiverse is infinite, but I've visited a few hundred at least. | ” |
—The Wanderer[4] | ||
Planeswalkers met
Gallery
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Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Key art.
Story appearances
| Title | Author | Publishing date | Set | Setting (plane) | Featuring |
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| War of the Spark: Ravnica—Ashes | Greg Weisman | 2019-06-12 | War of the Spark | Ravnica | Rat, Gideon Jura, Tomik Vrona, Lavinia, Ral Zarek, Jace Beleren, Chandra Nalaar, Teferi, Ajani Goldmane, Nissa Revane, Jaya Ballard, Karn, Kaya, Teyo Verada, Isperia, Dack Fayden, Saheeli Rai, Hekara, Vraska, Nicol Bolas, Borborygmos, Samut, Vorel, Sorin Markov, Nahiri, Arlinn Kord, Feather, Liliana Vess, Oketra, Rakdos, Bontu, Niv-Mizzet, Angrath, The Wanderer, Mu Yanling, Jiang Yanggu, Mowu, Vivien Reid, Aurelia, Exava, Lazav |
| Episode 1: A Stranger in Eiganjo | Akemi Dawn Bowman | 2022-01-24 | Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty | Kamigawa | Kaito Shizuki, Eiko Shizuki, Light-Paws, Swift-Arm, The Wanderer, Katsumasa, Kyodai, Tezzeret |
| Episode 3: An Unexpected Alliance | Akemi Dawn Bowman | 2022-01-25 | Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty | Kamigawa | Kaito Shizuki, Himoto, Mud-Tail, Tamiyo, Nashi, Jin-Gitaxias, The Wanderer |
In-game references
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Note
The Wanderer is the only carded planeswalker character without a planeswalker type.
References
- ↑ Akemi Dawn Bowman (January 24, 2022). "Episode 2: Lies, Promises, and Neon Flames". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b Akemi Dawn Bowman (January 24, 2022). "Episode 1: A Stranger in Eiganjo". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Akemi Dawn Bowman (December 16, 2021). "Kaito Origin Stories: A Test of Loyalty & The Path Forward". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t Greg Weisman (November 2019). "War of the Spark: Forsaken". Del Rey.
- ↑ a b War Of The Professor - Exclusive Magic: The Gathering War Of The Spark Preview / Spoiler Card (Video). Tolarian Community College. YouTube (April 1, 2019).
- ↑ a b c d e f g Greg Weisman (April 2019). "War of the Spark: Ravnica". Del Rey.
- ↑ Django Wexler (2020), "Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths — Sundered Bond", Wizards of the Coast
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (April 03, 2020). "The Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Story on Cards". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
