Crovax

Crovax Windgrace, Also known as Crovax the Cursed and later as the Ascendant Evincar of Rath was once an aristocratic human from Urborg born as part of Urza's Bloodline project. Throughout his life he was the victim of Phyrexian attempts to drive him mad and turn him against Urza, which was ultimately successful and resulted in him going from a loyal member of the Weatherlight Crew to one of their deadliest enemies.

Early Life

Crovax was born on the island of Urborg to the noble Windgrace family. He had a poor relationship with his parents and his noble status and the remoteness of Urborg meant that he was largely isolated from the outside world, with his only companion being the angel Selenia, who was bound to by an artifact to protect the family estate. Over time Crovax became besotted with the angel , who was unable to return his affections. When the opportunity arose for Crovax to join the Weatherlight crew, he jumped at the chance to leave Urborg behind and explore Dominaria, taking with him the artifact controlling Selenia so that he could be with her.

Serving on The Weatherlight

Crovax found a purpose as a warrior aboard Weatherlight, although his relationships with the rest of the crew were uneasy. He befriended Rofellos and Gerrard but he tended to be aloof and reclusive, making him seem untrustworthy. However, his competence as a crewman was clear and therefore he remained on board.

Crovax later received word that a pair of unstoppable beasts were ravaging Urborg. He convinced the Weatherlight crew to go to their aid and found that the Phyrexian agents Gallowbraid and Morinfen had laid waste to his family’s lands whilst leaving the other nobles untouched. The Weatherlight arrived too late to stop the slaughter of Crovax’s family and soon found themselves locked in battle with the beasts. In order to win the desperate fight, Crovax summoned Selenia, who defeated the Phyrexians. Crovax blamed himself for what had happened: his taking of Selenia’s artifact had left his family vulnerable to the attack. In an attempt to make amends he chose to remain in Urborg to try to restore his family’s heritage.

Descent into Madness

Whilst in Urborg Crovax’s love for Selenia became obsessive. Enraged by her inability to return his feelings, he shattered the artifact that bound her in the belief that it prevented her feeling love. Instead, Selenia simply flew away once it was destroyed and again left Crovax’s estate vulnerable to attack. Left alone with only the remains of his family, Crovax became more and more unstable.

Several years later, Crovax's isolation was interrupted when Gerrard asked him to rejoin the Weatherlight crew to help rescue Sisay, who had been kidnapped. Crovax accepted but remained withdrawn and isolated from the rest of the crew as they jouneyed to Rath. Upon arrival, Crovax was traumatised at the sight of Selenia leading an attack by the Predator against the Weatherlight. He withdrew below deck, sobbing and howling and being comforted by the ship's healer, Orim. She eventually managed to bring him to his senses, but by that time it was far too late for him to have an impact on the battle.

Evincar of Rath

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