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The '''Obzedat''' (also known as the '''Ghost Council of [[Orzhova]]''') is the former ruling body of the [[Orzhov Syndicate]] on [[Ravnica]].<ref name="Gatecrash Guide 2">{{NewRef|planeswalkers-guide-gatecrash-part-2-2012-12-12|Planeswalker's Guide to Gatecrash: Part 2|[[The Magic Creative Team]]|December 12, 2012}}</ref> | The '''Obzedat''' (also known as the '''Ghost Council of [[Orzhova]]''') is the former ruling body of the [[Orzhov Syndicate]] on [[Ravnica]].<ref name="Gatecrash Guide 2">{{NewRef|planeswalkers-guide-gatecrash-part-2-2012-12-12|Planeswalker's Guide to Gatecrash: Part 2|[[The Magic Creative Team]]|December 12, 2012}}</ref> | ||
The Obzedat consisted of [[spirit]]s of the former Orzhov patriarchs and (though significantly less frequently) matriarchs, who ascended to the immortal [[ghost]] level. These autocrats had maintained their wealth and power even as they had shed their mortal forms. | The Obzedat consisted of [[spirit]]s of the former Orzhov patriarchs and (though significantly less frequently) matriarchs, who ascended to the immortal [[ghost]] level. These autocrats had maintained their wealth and power even as they had shed their mortal forms. They were also known as '''Deathless''', as they had managed to cheat mortality, maintaining their consciousness (and their greed) beyond the threshold of death. Most of the Deathless appeared as morbidly obese high priests or nobles, but sickly, pale, and ghostly in form. The head of the council, who gave final approval to the Obzedat's decisions was [[List of secondary characters/Ravnica|Grandfather Karlov]], who had been dead for centuries.<ref name="D&D">[[James Wyatt]] and Jeremy Crawford (November 2018). "''[[D&D Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica]]''", [[Wizards of the Coast]].</ref> The other members of the latest composition of the council were '''Enezesku''', '''Fautomni''', '''Vuliev''' and '''Xil Xaxosz'''.<ref name="D&D"/> | ||
The Ghost Council resided [[Undercity|deep under the Orzhov district]] in the central [[Ravnica]]. It is possible that the founders of the Obzedat were the same Orzhov representatives who originally signed the [[Guildpact (spell)|Guildpact]], or that they were replaced by others at that time. Membership of the Obzedat is granted for an excellent "performance" in life, but the entrance is subject to a probation period. The membership can be also canceled under exceptional conditions.<ref>{{NewRef|uncharted-realms/family-values-2015-11-11|Family Values|[[Alison Luhrs]]|November 11, 2015}}</ref> The Obzedat rarely spoke directly with those outside the guild; instead, they communicated through the official Grand Envoy, [[Teysa Karlov]]. | The Ghost Council resided [[Undercity|deep under the Orzhov district]] in the central [[Ravnica]]. It is possible that the founders of the Obzedat were the same Orzhov representatives who originally signed the [[Guildpact (spell)|Guildpact]], or that they were replaced by others at that time. Membership of the Obzedat is granted for an excellent "performance" in life, but the entrance is subject to a probation period. The membership can be also canceled under exceptional conditions.<ref>{{NewRef|uncharted-realms/family-values-2015-11-11|Family Values|[[Alison Luhrs]]|November 11, 2015}}</ref> The Obzedat rarely spoke directly with those outside the guild; instead, they communicated through the official Grand Envoy, [[Teysa Karlov]]. | ||
The reign of the Obzedat ended when the | The reign of the Obzedat ended when the planeswalker [[Kaya]] killed all five members of the Council and took over as [[guildmaster]].<ref>[[James Wyatt]] (January 2019). "''[[The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Ravnica]]'''" . [[Wizards of the Coast]]</ref> | ||
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| Notable members | Enezesku, Xil Xaxosz, Vuliev, and Karlov. |
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The Obzedat (also known as the Ghost Council of Orzhova) is the former ruling body of the Orzhov Syndicate on Ravnica.[1]
The Obzedat consisted of spirits of the former Orzhov patriarchs and (though significantly less frequently) matriarchs, who ascended to the immortal ghost level. These autocrats had maintained their wealth and power even as they had shed their mortal forms. They were also known as Deathless, as they had managed to cheat mortality, maintaining their consciousness (and their greed) beyond the threshold of death. Most of the Deathless appeared as morbidly obese high priests or nobles, but sickly, pale, and ghostly in form. The head of the council, who gave final approval to the Obzedat's decisions was Grandfather Karlov, who had been dead for centuries.[2] The other members of the latest composition of the council were Enezesku, Fautomni, Vuliev and Xil Xaxosz.[2]
The Ghost Council resided deep under the Orzhov district in the central Ravnica. It is possible that the founders of the Obzedat were the same Orzhov representatives who originally signed the Guildpact, or that they were replaced by others at that time. Membership of the Obzedat is granted for an excellent "performance" in life, but the entrance is subject to a probation period. The membership can be also canceled under exceptional conditions.[3] The Obzedat rarely spoke directly with those outside the guild; instead, they communicated through the official Grand Envoy, Teysa Karlov.
The reign of the Obzedat ended when the planeswalker Kaya killed all five members of the Council and took over as guildmaster.[4]
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- ↑ a b James Wyatt and Jeremy Crawford (November 2018). "D&D Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica", Wizards of the Coast.
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- ↑ James Wyatt (January 2019). "The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Ravnica'" . Wizards of the Coast
