Emilya
| Emilya | |
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| The Martyred Rusalka | |
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| Race | Human, and for 126 years, a spirit, before becoming human again. |
| Birthplace | Ravnica |
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Emilya was a 14-year-old girl and member of the Orzhov guild, who became a ghost after her death at the hands of the Cult of Rakdos. She has returned to life again by the touch of a nephilim and seeks vengeance on her former guild.
Description
Emilya is characterized by her resilience, pride, and introspection. Even in the face of death, she maintained her composure and reflected deeply on her allegiance to the Orzhov. Her pride in being part of the Orzhov guild was a defining trait, as was her disdain for the Cult of Rakdos, her killers. Over her 126 years as a ghost, Emilya's initial pride and zeal slowly gave way to confusion, pain, and a quest for truth. She evolved from a proud, devout follower into a disillusioned spirit seeking justice and understanding. Her journey was marked by a growing awareness of the deceit and corruption within the Orzhov, culminating in a determination to reveal the truth and reclaim what was stolen from her and her family.
History
When captured and hanged by the Rakdos, Emilya refused to show fear or weakness, embodying the pride and strength of her Orzhov upbringing.
After her death, Emilya transitioned into a ghost, experiencing an unexpected and mundane afterlife in the ghost city of Agyrem. As a ghost, she experienced a world that was a foggy, shifting vision of a city much like Ravnica.
Emilya spent 126 years in the afterlife, seeking information about her death and the circumstances surrounding it. She interacted with other spirits, gradually uncovering the truth about her life and the Orzhov's deceit. Through her persistent quest for knowledge, Emilya discovered that the Orzhov used her death to manipulate and gather wealth, breaking the promises they made to their followers. Realizing that her soul was never bound by Orzhov's contracts due to a moment of clarity before her death, Emilya transformed into a Rusalka, a spirit wrongfully killed seeking truth and justice.
Emilya was miraculously returned to life by a mysterious, colossal stone entity. With her newfound understanding and determination, she plans to expose Orzhov's corruption and reclaim the wealth they deceitfully accumulated.
Story appearances
| Title | Author | Publishing date | Set | Setting (plane) | Featuring |
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| Precious Gold | Matt Cavotta | March 29, 2006 | Guildpact | Ravnica | Emilya, Obzedat, Yore-Tiller Nephilim |
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