Orzhova
| Orzhova | |
|---|---|
| The Cathedral Opulent | |
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| Information | |
| Plane | Ravnica |
| Colors |
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| Status | Current |
| Part of | Precinct One, Tenth District |
Orzhova is the guildhall of the Orzhov Syndicate on Ravnica, and the former seat of their council of ghosts - the Obzedat. It is located on the western edge of Tenth District Plaza.[1]
Description
Sometimes called the Cathedral Opulent or the Church of Deals, Orzhova is a lavish cathedral with spiky spires[2], soaring ceilings, designed to make anyone who enters it feel insignificant and out-of-scale by comparison. Overblown stained glass windows and oversized marble statues depict an array of wealthy bishops, enforcer angels, and ghosts.[3] "Gray sisters", robed nuns, handle all the menial chores in the cathedral.[4]
Below the church lies a bejeweled catacomb that preserves the mummified bodies of the Ghost Council. It was constructed millennia ago, and ancient protection magic lines the walls. This magic is old enough that the laws of the Guildpact do not impact what happens inside.[5][6][7]
History
In 10,075 ZC, Krenko and Lazav (known then as "Taz") stole something from the quarters of the Obzedat, and escaped. The Orzhov refuse to divulge exactly what was stolen to the investigating Azorius officers.[8]
During the War of the Spark, Orzhova became a goal for Kaya, Teyo, and Araithia Shokta to fight towards so that they could gain the assistance of the Orzhov guild.[9] After the war, the three of them returned to Orzhova, this time entering it and going to Kaya's chambers to rest and recuperate.[10]
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References
- ↑ James Wyatt and Jeremy Crawford (November 2018). "D&D Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica", Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Greg Weisman (May 15, 2019). "War of the Spark: Ravnica – The Path to Opulent". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ The Magic Creative Team (December 12, 2012). "Planeswalker's Guide to Gatecrash: Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2019-07-18.
- ↑ Django Wexler (July 3, 2019), The Gathering Storm, Chapter Five.
- ↑ Alison Luhrs (November 11, 2015). "Family Values". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2015-11-13.
- ↑ James Wyatt (January 2019). "The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Ravnica". Wizards of the Coast
- ↑ Django Wexler (June, 2019), The Gathering Storm/Chapter Two.
- ↑ Jenna Helland (October 29, 2012). "The Azorius Ten Most Wanted". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Greg Weisman (April 2019). "War of the Spark: Ravnica". Del Rey.
- ↑ Greg Weisman (November 2019). "War of the Spark: Forsaken". Del Rey.
