Xander
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| Race | Vampire Demon |
| Birthplace | New Capenna |
| Lifetime | Pre-Mending Era to Present (but deceased) |
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Lord Xander was the crime-lord and boss of the Maestros family in New Capenna. He was killed by Ob Nixilis during the events of Streets of New Capenna.[1]
Description
The vampire Lord Xander was an avid fashionista, who had been alive since before the founding of the city.[2]. A former assassin, injuries to his right knee often forced him to use a cane concealing a hidden blade outside his personal quarters.[3][1]
He was one of the five heads of families that were appointed by the archdemons and original signatories of the contract that created New Capenna. The deal made him part demon himself, as demonstrated by his long horns, one of which was tipped with gold.[3] He is the progenitor of the plane's other vampires, including his former lover Evelyn.[4]
In his quarters, Xander has a hidden storeroom cramped with all manner of ancient relics. These were the last remaining histories of the founding of New Capenna, a time he no longer remembered due to the distortions of time and the magic of the deal.
On the night of the New Year during the Crescendo, Xander was killed by Ob Nixilis. He willed control of the Maestros to his deputy, Anhelo.[1]
History
Lord Xander, the head of the Maestros, would think himself first among equals if any equals presented themselves to him. Until that happens, he reigns as the self-appointed curator of New Capenna's history and orchestrator of its present. History he stages through exhibitions in the Maestros's many galleries, museums, and archives. The present he orchestrates through the Maestros's skilled, discreet assassins for hire.
Lord Xander is burdened by three gifts: vampirism, which grants him all but eternal life; a demonic blessing, which grants him power; and a crown, whose weight he cannot feel now that noble titles mean nothing. Taken together, Lord Xander bears the mantle of the collector and curator of New Capenna. Curation is exhausting work, a labor that has increasingly begun to remind him of his old life before the city rose and the age of knights, lords, and monsters fell behind. He was an artist once. With the approach of the Crescendo—the citywide year-end celebration—Lord Xander plots once more a great work to resonate throughout the city.[5]
Story appearances
| Title | Author | Publishing date | Set | Setting (plane) | Featuring |
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| Episode 1: Homecoming | Elise Kova | 2022-03-28 | Streets of New Capenna | Theros, New Capenna | Elspeth Tirel, Ajani Goldmane, Heliod, Xander, Anhelo, Jetmir, Jinnie, Regis, Kitt, Giada, Vivien Reid, Tezzeret, Urabrask |
| Episode 3: Tests | Elise Kova | 2022-03-30 | Streets of New Capenna | New Capenna | Elspeth Tirel, Xander, Vivien Reid, Rocco, Kitt, Jinnie, Giada |
| Episode 4: The Font | Elise Kova | 2022-04-04 | Streets of New Capenna | New Capenna | Xander, Anhelo, Ob Nixilis, Elspeth Tirel, Jinnie, Kitt, Giada, Jetmir, Vivien Reid |
In-game references
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- Associated cards:
- Depicted in:
- A Little Chat
- An Offer You Can't Refuse
- Cormela, Glamour Thief
- Meeting of the Five
- Murder (Streets of New Capenna)
- Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
- Treasure (SEA Asia Buy-a-Box for New Capenna"[6])
- Quoted or referred to:
References
- ↑ a b c Elise Kova (April 4, 2022). "Episode 4: The Font". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Elise Kova (March 28, 2022). "Episode 1: Homecoming". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b Elise Kova (March 30, 2022). "Episode 3: Tests". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (April 8, 2022). "Evelyn, the Covetous". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Doug Beyer, Ari Zirulnik and Grace Fong (April 22, 2021). "The Legends You'll Find in Streets of New Capenna". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ SEA Exclusive Family Treasure Tokens. Reddit (April 5, 2022).
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