Riveteers
| Riveteers | |
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 Hammer and Anvil | |
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| Founded on | Capenna |
| Active | Mending Era |
| Membership | |
| Members | Ziatora, Henzie, Ognis |
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One of the five crime families of New Capenna, the Riveteers are construction workers. They are associated with mana but are centered in red.[1][2][3]
Description
Originating from the skilled craftsmen who constructed the great kingdoms of Old Capenna, the Riveteers have risen to become the dominant force within the Caldaia, the mortal laborers responsible for shaping much of New Capenna's infrastructure. They also control the city's largest reserve of Halo, giving them significant influence. Known for their brash and energetic approach, the Riveteers operate as a crime family that favors direct action, often moving quickly and without hesitation—even if it means breaking things to get the job done. Though their roots lie in a workers' union, the Riveteers continue to embrace core principles that once united them: unwavering loyalty, strength through solidarity, and a deep sense of mutual aid.[3]
Managed by the steady claw of the demon-dragon Ziatora, the Riveteers' purview encompasses the whole of the city, even if they typically are only associated with its lower levels. No building goes up—or comes down—without the Riveteers' knowledge and expertise. Without them, the city falls. Spurred on by Ziatora's totalizing, draconic vision, the Riveteers believe themselves heirs to a draconic heritage; they can take the city apart and build it anew, and they are unafraid to engage in this aggressive deconstruction and remaking, especially if the target of their efforts is their enemies.[3]
The Riveteers are concentrated in the Caldaia, where they work in the factories and forges, but can also be encountered throughout the city, erecting buildings and tearing down those who fail to keep up with their protection payments. The Riveteers's headquarters is The Treza, a cavernous warehouse lair in the port district of the Caldaia, where Ziatora lounges and manages the Riveteers' business. Inside this massive space, Ziatora has had her Riveteers build a monument to her glory, shaping its iron beams and balconies into draconic shapes. High ceilings and channels of molten metals define the interior of the space, crossing over floors of dark glass. The Treza is always busy, echoing with the sound of Riveteers smugglers fencing their latest hauls, lair bosses training their recruits, and general carousing.[3]
History
During the time of Old Capenna, the Riveteers served as the plane's artisans, blacksmiths, carpenters, edificers, and architects.[1][4]
During the New Phyrexian Invasion, the Obscura, Riveteers, and Brokers defended New Capenna in sparse groups, with the Cabaretti absent in action for as of yet unknown reasons. The Riveteers formulated the plan to collapse Park Heights on Atraxa, using their knowledge of the city's infrastructure and reserves of explosives.[5]
Design influence
The Riveteers' design had some influence from street gangs, but the ethnic stereotyping made that less appealing to play into. The result resembled a trade union, with an unclear level of corruption. Some amount was influenced by impulsive (rather than premeditated) crime.[6]
Mechanics
The Riveteers' mechanic is Blitz, their creatures going on a wild and deadly rush that draws their owner a card at their inevitable demise.
Members
- Ziatora, the dragon leader of the Riveteers.[7][8]
- Antonio Swift, a taxi driver.[9]
- Jolene, a human demolitionist.[7]
- Ognis, a viashino boiler and engineer.[10]
- Henzie
- Yuma, a human. Left the Riveteers after the Phyrexian Invasion to start a new life on Thunder Junction.[4]
Creature types
Classes
Trivia
- Their musical theme is called Nails and Kneecaps.
In-game references
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References
- ↑ a b Criminal History (Video). The Command Zone. YouTube (March 31, 2022).
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (April 11, 2022). "Hitting the Streets of New Capenna, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b c d Miguel Lopez (April 28, 2022). "Planeswalker's Guide to Streets of New Capenna". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2022-04-28.
- ↑ a b Isaac Fellman (March 12, 2024). "No Tells". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Elise Kova (March 27, 2023). "March of the Machine - New Capenna: The Fall of Park Heights". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (April 7, 2022). "Hitting the Streets of New Capenna". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b Tobias S. Buckell (March 28, 2022). "The Contract Breaker". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Elise Kova (March 28, 2022). "Episode 1: Homecoming". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ K. Arsenault Rivera (April 4, 2022). "The Family Man". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Rhiannon Rasmussen (April 5, 2022). "Alley Cat Blues". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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