Totentanz
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| Race | Human |
| Birthplace | Eldraine |
| Lifetime | Died c. 4563[1] |
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Totentanz was a Human warlock minstrel from Eldraine.
History
Totentanz was a struggling musician who could barely make ends meet.[1] While staying out on the streets of Edgewall, he fell into the sewers beneath and was led by the rats to Lord Skitter. Meeting Lord Skitter in the dwarven ruins beneath the village, the rat king convinced Totentanz that the Human world would fall. Skitter promised the minstrel wicked powers in exchange for luring the townsfolk of Edgewall into the sewers to become food for Skitter's brood. When the bard agreed to join the rat king, Skitter gifted him a magic pipe that could enthrall listeners.[2]
Totentanz led droves of hapless Edgewall citizens into the undercity with his music.[1] Lord Skitter and his brood grew in power, and eventually rats swarmed the city. At first, the people of Edgewall were outwitted by Lord Skitter. Eventually, they banded together, stole Totentanz's pipe, and stormed the sewers, twisting its wicked magic back onto Lord Skitter and Totentanz, causing them to be devoured by their rat horde. Without a leader, the rats of Edgewall returned to their ordinary ways.
Inspiration
Totentanz is based on the Pied Piper of Hamelin. His name is German for "Dance of the Dead."
Gallery
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Totentanz leads the citizens of Edgewall.
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Wilds of Eldraine key art.
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References
- ↑ a b c Mark Rosewater (September 25, 2023). "Ten Stories Tall". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Lord Skitter's Blessing
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