Drana
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| Species | Vampire |
| Jobs | Cleric, Shaman, Ally |
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| Birthplace | Zendikar |
| Lifetime | Unknown |
Drana is the last surviving bloodchief of the Kalastria, the wealthiest and most powerful of the vampire families of Malakir on Zendikar.
Description
As the only survivor of the bloodchiefs, the first generation of vampires, Drana holds unquestioned leadership over vampire society as it rebuilds from the devastation of the war against the Eldrazi. In a desperate effort to repopulate vampire society, Drana is trying to discover the means to create new bloodchiefs, since only a bloodchief can create a new vampire.[1] Her desire to rebuild her shattered race makes Guul Draz particularly dangerous for non-vampire visitors.[2]
History
When Kalitas of the Ghet family seized holdings outside of Malakir and threatened to turn all of the vampire populace into thralls of the Eldrazi, Drana struck back. She drove Kalitas and his traitors away from the city, retaking control of Malakir. However, Drana's victory was short-lived, as she and her remaining people had to evacuate the city before the ever-growing hordes of Eldrazi fell upon it.[3] When Bala Ged was near-total destruction, she decided to join forces with the troops of Gideon Jura on Tazeem.
After the rise of Kozilek, when the Planeswalkers dedicated to stopping the Eldrazi were either defeated or went missing, Drana begrudgingly allowed general Tazri to take command during.[4] She survived Zendikar's Last Stand with Ulamog and Kozilek, in which the titans were defeated by the Gatewatch and their allies.[5]
Phyrexian Invasion
More by happenstance than design, the vampire bloodchief Drana and the angel Linvala found themselves clashing side by side amid the chaotic skies during the height of the New Phyrexian Invasion. What began as a chance meeting amid battle quickly revealed an unexpected synergy: the dark, commanding magic of the bloodchief and the radiant, divine power of the angel proved to complement each other remarkably well. Together, their combined might allowed them to inflict far greater damage on their enemies than either could manage alone. Over time, the initial animosity and distrust they harbored toward one another gradually evolved into a grudging respect, and eventually an appreciation for each other’s unique strengths and combat prowess.[6]
Story appearances
| Title | Author | Publishing date | Set | Setting (plane) | Featuring |
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| Memories of Blood | Ken Troop | 2015-09-16 | Battle for Zendikar | Zendikar | Drana, Enkindi, Melindra, Kan |
| The Liberation of Sea Gate | James Wyatt | 2015-10-28 | Battle for Zendikar | Zendikar | Gideon Jura, Munda, Tazri, Drana, Noyan Dar, Kiora, Nissa Revane, Ashaya, Jori En |
| Hedron Alignment | Kimberly J. Kreines | 2015-11-18 | Battle for Zendikar | Zendikar | Kiora, Gideon Jura, Drana, Tazri, Nissa Revane, Munda, Jori En, Ebi, Jace Beleren, Ashaya, Seble, Ulamog, Ob Nixilis |
| The Blight We Were Born For | Ken Troop | 2016-01-13 | Oath of the Gatewatch | Zendikar | Tazri, Gideon Jura, Ulamog, Kozilek, Mahir, Golamin, Rillem, Romoe, Vorik, Munda, Noyan Dar, Drana |
| Zendikar's Last Stand | Doug Beyer | 2016-02-17 | Oath of the Gatewatch | Zendikar | The Gatewatch, Kiora, Ulamog, Kozilek, Tazri, Noyan Dar, Drana, Jori En |
Gallery
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Liberator of Malakir art -
Drana and Linvala art
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References
- ↑ Ari Zirulnik and James Wyatt (September 1, 2020). "Zendikar: Thing Have Changed". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Ari Zirulnik (September 15, 2020). "The Legends of Zendikar Rising". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Ken Troop (September 16, 2015). "Memories of Blood". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2015-09-17.
- ↑ Ken Troop (January 13, 2016). "The Blight We Were Born For". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2016-01-13.
- ↑ Doug Beyer (February 17, 2016). "Zendikar's Last Stand". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2019-03-28.
- ↑ Emily Teng (April 13, 2023). "The Legendary Team-Ups of March of the Machine". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.