Alandra
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| Alandra | |
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| Species | Merfolk |
| Job | Wizard |
| Birth, Life & Death | |
| Birthplace | Shandalar |
Alandra is a legendary merfolk wizard from Shandalar, and a student at Strixhaven.[1]
Description
Alandra is a blue-skinned merfolk with purple fins on her body and head, with a flair for art and mischief. She was invited to join the first official multiplanar class of Strixhaven University on Arcavios.[3] This formal education helps prepare her to eventually take over for her father.[1]
Background
Alandra is a character that debuted in Jumpstart 2022 as part of the blue Think Again deck. No official lore was released about her at the time, so all that was known was based on her card and her similarities with others.
Story appearances
| Title | Author | Publishing date | Set | Setting (plane) | Featuring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorwyn Eclipsed Episode 7: The Charm Dissolves Apace | Seanan McGuire | 2025-12-16 | Lorwyn Eclipsed | Lorwyn-Shadowmoor, Shandalar, Arcavios | Kirol, Lluwen, Sanar, Isilu, Oko, Rhys, Maralen, Tamira, Ajani Goldmane, Ashling, Eirdu, Abigale, Kellan (mentioned), Oona (mentioned), Alandra (mentioned), Talrand (mentioned), Morcant (mentioned), Liliana Vess |
Trivia
- The name Alandra is often considered a variant of Alexandra, with roots in the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of the people".
- Her name, epithet, and drake companions are similar to those of the Shandalar merfolk Talrand.
In-game references
- Represented in:
References
- ↑ a b Seanan McGuire (September 30, 2025). "Is the Alandra in your book the same character as the one on this card?". Tumblr.
- ↑ Corey Brickley (December 9, 2025). "Oh neat looks like I can share this back cover art now for the Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos book for Magic The Gathering". Bluesky.
- ↑ Seanan McGuire (2026), "Omens of Chaos", Random House Worlds.