#Mavren Fein

[dusk-legion-diplomacy]

a new type of message come from the plane of Innistrad. The writing Is more refined and eloquent that those of the Strissian.

"Good morning Pontifex. I am Couble , Monk of the Order of Saint Traft. I think that we share an pen pal, an certain Strissian.

I admit, that I was suspicious when I Heard about an Cuch leaded by vampires. But the cards that that you had send to my friend, explaining the values of your Curch, the duty of your kind towards humanity.

Your kind, is too different from the vampire nobles who slave us. You sound More noble, respectfull.

I will have more questions about your Faith and tradition. In exchange, I will explain to you our belief and traditions. The prácticas wich allowed Is to survive in this cruel world,called Innistrad.

I hope that we can have a flourishing frienship in the future."

----Couble, Monk of the Order of Saint Traft.

Blessed tidings and good eve, Couble of the Order of Saint Traft,

Your suspicions are shared by many. I do not blame those who come to us initially with suspicion or preconceived notions of our monstrous nature. Indeed, our vampiric condition is monstrous, but that is why it is a blessed sacrifice in the eyes of the church. Recent memory also does little to discourage this fact to those who are outside of the reaches of Torrezon, though we are seeking to try and amend this view.

I appreciate that you can overlook whatever beliefs you may hold toward us and begin to give us a fairer chance. We do have a noble cause and creed that we had forgotten in recent time, but with the return of our blessed Saint, we are embracing once more.

Any questions that you or any of your flock may have are welcome. I find answering such queries far less tiring than the endless petitions and questions of potential war that fill my desk as of late. I am eager to hear more from you soon.

Yours faithfully,

-Pontifex Mavren Fein

[goldstarknight]

Legion of Dusk Sketches (2024)

Some sketches I made of the Legion of Dusk when LCI came out. Mostly to practice hands and faces in a cartoony style. And to amuse myself, of course.

The Legion is one of my favourite factions in MtG. The conquistador-vampire aesthetic is on point and I have a soft spot for villians who are uncompromising zealots.

Also, I have some headcannons about Ixalan/Rivals of Ixalan and Vona's and Mavren's travels as they look for Orazca. I like to imagine them as a comedic duo of sorts. And now they have become bitter rivals, which is really fitting, I think.

Lastly, thanks to everyone for being so nice to me and reposting/liking my art! I'll likely do another MtG x Octopath diorama at some point in the future, but they take a lot of time and effort to make and I want to make non-MtG art too, so please be patient. :D

[dominarianplowshare]

Another sneak preview of a coming project, for real this time:

“The unspeakable infinite lay within Mavren’s hunger. It whispered, it begged, it snapped its jaws, it wept, it flung itself in the walls of his soul; but beneath that terrible beast, he perceived dimly, as twilight through black gossamer, the boundless depths of the eternal. He could lose himself in it; he was lost; he was not; he was unhe for there was no he, only it, hunger, and its twin, the parallax image: life.

“Like the frost of a distant star, like the golden gush of hearthfire. That was what we swum in, now, not water, but life, here it was, just on the other side of hunger.

There was a rattling sound, like leather sliding across rotted paper, whistling, crackling, percussing in rhythm like poetry; but no, not poetry, prayer, for, Mavren noted, the voice was his own.

“‘O holiest of holies, give me food that I may not hunger, drink that I may not thirst, life everlasting that I may not ache…”

[almostlookedhuman]

[vampiresmashorpass]

[wandering-mage]

Ixalan (#ixalan posting)

Annie - Human Swashbuckler (she/her) - @brazenswashbuckler

Aria Vazante - Vampire Skymarcher (she/it) - @shouldbeamarshalvazante

Arturo Vazante - Vampire Paladin (he/him) - @dusk-legion-diplomacy

Blazen Pelt - Orc Pirate Captain (he/him) - @captainfiretoad

Ilena Camba-Diaz - Vampire Glorifier (she/her) - @dusk-legion-diplomacy

Kathera - Merfolk Explorer (she/her) - @kather4444

Lazaro Ayere - Vampire Condemner (he/him) - @dusk-legion-diplomacy

Mavren Fein - Vampire Pontifex (he/him) - @dusk-legion-diplomacy

Skit - Goblin Cartographer (he/him) - @captainfiretoad

Sussana Liberaria - ? Diplomat (she/her) - @brazencoalitiondesk

Valentina Vazante - Vampire Skymarcher (she/her) - @dusk-legion-diplomacy

[obscura-omenseeker]

Vasro Menacari,

Your terms are amenable. We have no wish to seal away every omenpath on the plane, at least not for the forseeable future. The Legion is also prepared to stand guard at each one that is sealed -- plans were already being designed to have them guard and hold them regardless -- so there is little worries there.

There are three within close proximity to the continent that we presently know of, though more have been rumored to be flickering about. One of them being the very path our expedition took to enter into Innistrad. One has been sighted south of Alta Torrezon, across the Deoro. We do not know where it leads, nor have we seen anything yet come through. The third of which is located in a more remote place eastward, but we are less certain of its existence than the other two. Scouts have yet to return with confirmation and further information about it.

If these three can be dealt with, it will give us hope that Aclazotz can not spread his influence elsewhere. Not only will it spare the plane -- and our people -- of the horrors of this "new age", but it will ensure he will have nowhere to flee to.

When you are ready, I will ensure there are teams in place to receive you. I once again thank you for agreeing to help us.

Yours faithfully,

-Pontifex Mavren Fein

Thank you, Pontifex. I can surely help in this regard. The one to Innistrad is a definite yes. The people there do not need more horrors to deal with, and the vampires native to there would definitely ally themselves with the followers of Aclazotz. I can seal that one once I meet up in person with a representative to establish the password. Preferably Arturo Vazante and Lazaro Ayere as they have been quite amicable in the past. After they are done with their immediate task, of course.

As for the others, I will have to wait until they are scouted and mapped. I do not know of their exact location, so I cannot precisely planeswalk to them, and documentation of where they go is important in order to prevent unwanted consequences.

Kind Regards, Vasro Menacari.

[ask-the-crimson-king]

I would've had more Warhammer but I also want to shout out the other things that have been possessing my brain for the past few months.

Honorable Mentions to Kingpriest Beldinas, Governor Beckett Brass, and One Specific NPC from a pf2e game I've been playing in for nearly 2 years now.

Tagging: @jakey-beefed-it, @trukingofskeletonhell, @tzeentchs-secretary-tea-time, @tagedeszorns, @ave-dominus-nostramos

Blorbo Poll

Rules: make a poll with five of your all-time favourite characters and then tag five people to do the same. See which character is everyone's favourite.

Tagged by @powersuitup. Probably very predictable picks for anyone who knows me but whatevs.

NP tagging @tweetthang96, @coolnerdyrn, @kayliemalinza, @raaorqtpbpdy, and @thephilosophersapprentice.

[motorizedpitchfork]

The product of this morning’s opening of my first Ixalan boosters. Not bad.

[chiyukiakasuna]

signs i know Mavren is trying to contact me:

-pirate/sea shanty songs all over my YouTube for no reason (well, now that I’ve been listening to them it’s just YouTube’s normal algorithm, but they orignally showed up for no reason)

-vampire and “dark cleric” stuff all over my tumblr dash

-sudden interest in my mind to refresh my spanish speaking ability

[danco110]

“W-Whoa! Calm down there…boy…?”

Mavren Fein cried out in a panic as the enormous dinosaur he was riding gave a ferocious roar and crushed yet another Phyrexian underfoot. The shaking from the dinosaur’s charge jostled the church mounted on its back, and sent it leaning to one side. Mavren gave another cry and quickly slapped the dinosaur’s hide with the side of his spearhead.

“Ghalta! No! The church!”

The titan gave a snort, as though annoyed at having to make an adjustment for the diminutive man, but did as it was told. The dinosaur leaned back to the other side, and the church on its back slid back into position, much to Mavren’s relief.

“Oh, thank you dear…girl? Er, anyways! You look hurt. Let me patch you up again.”

Mavren waved his spear through the sky. The point glowed, and Ghalta’s body was enveloped in a dazzling light. The nearby Phyrexians were stricken blind, and Ghalta’s minor wounds were healed, leaving it free to crush the stunned soldiers.

“Just imagine…friend, we’ll go down in history! The first dinosaur rider pair not from the Sun Empire! They might even mint a commemorative coin for us!”

Ghalta slowed to a stop, and made a rather confused noise. Mavren tilted his head, equally puzzled.

“What’s wrong? Oh, what I said about the coin? It’s a…well…it’s just a little coin that has our picture stamped on the front. Okay, it’s not that grand when you really-”

Ghalta reared back and loosed a roar of triumph, clearly ecstatic about the idea of the coin. Meanwhile Mavren laughed boisterously at the reaction.

“Yes! Glad to finally meet some…saur…who shares my interest in…THE CHURCH!”

Mavren tried in vain to calm Ghalta as the church slid from the dinosaur’s back, and landed on the ground below with a thunderous crash.

[dusk-legion-diplomacy]

Confession

"Forgive me, holiness, for I have sinned."

"Speak, brother."

"I have been feeling this... this tugging. A pull. Every time I look at the humans, there is something pleading and trying to goad me into attacking them."

"Have you attacked them?"

". . ."

"Brother?"

"Once, yes. It happened while I was assisting in the cleaning efforts for a farming village."

"You submitted yourself to your fellows for judgement immediately after."

"Of course, holiness."

"Who did you kill?"

"One of the farmhands, your grace. She was young and brawny. If I had not been in the midst of an unintended fast, she could have wrestled me off and away in time for others to stop me, I think."

"Has the family been alerted of the trespass?"

"Yes, holiness."

"I will speak with them as I pass judgement upon you. I commend you for turning yourself in and admitting to your offenses, but this is a grievous sin. Until judgement is passed, you will remain in your holding cell."

"There is more I would ask, your grace, if I may?"

"You may."

"The whispering and the voices. This... pull. It's... him, isn't it?"

". . . yes, brother. It is the Great Enemy trying to lead us into the dark."

"It makes my teeth itch and my soul ache. I swear, even after I was given my allotments, it made me feel... hungrier. Aware. It felt as though I had partaken in a proper Blood Fast despite the fact I had just fed."

"I know the feeling well. I feel the same pull that you and all of the faithful do. But we cannot allow ourselves to give in to such base instincts. We must be better than the creatures he wants us to be. We will be greater than that."

"Resisting the call feels more and more difficult each passing day. I know I am not the only one struggling. I spoke with the others, and-"

"I understand. Do not dwell on such thoughts for now. Instead, focus on taking the proper steps towards absolution. Allow the divine to help cleanse your soul and mind."

"I will try, holiness."

"Should you falter, we will be ready to catch you. You will still be answering for your earlier offenses, but I will also allow you to take an additional allotment of cosmium. It may do you well to have sustenance that is not blood in the interim before the time comes for judgement."

"Thank you, your grace."

"Blessings of the Saint be upon you."

[goldstarknight]

Mavren Fein & Vona de Iedo (2022)

Mavren and Vona are my favourite dynamic duo from Ixalan. I kind of got Team Rocket vibes from them in the original story. Now they're bitter political rivals. I'm excited to see how this will play out.

[inkytomes]

Getting into Magic The Gathering’s lore after missing out in middle and highschool and I’m loving the range of characters designs. 

Admiral Beckett Brass

Beckett Brass, as captain of the Scourge, earned a formidable reputation for her skills in sword play and enchantment magic. Now Captain Brass has become Admiral Brass, in command of a disciplined, fearsome collection of ships known as the Fathom Fleet.

Tishana Voice Of Thunder

Tishana, the powerful Shaper who claims leadership over every band, can drown a pirate ship or scatter a vampire band with a single word. Her magically amplified voice gives her power that dissuades challengers, but her own people find her a warm and kind elder.

Mavren Fein Dusk Apostle

Mavren Fein is a high-ranking member of Torrezon’s clergy. A powerful man, his voice rings with unshakable authority that makes nobles tremble. Fein seeks Elenda, the guardian of the Immortal Sun, to bring eternal life to his people.

https://magic.wizards.com/en/story/planes/ixalan

[doctor-roman]

I need to figure out Ian's outfit on Ixalan

[mtgbracket]

Round of 1024 - Batch 2

The second set of 32 matchups is now live for voting!

Today we have two legendary Slivers and two Rat-lovers, Venser, Jhoira, and THRAXIMUNDAR.

Voting is open for one week right HERE.

Full list of matchups:

Sliver Legion vs Trostani Discordant The Mimeoplasm vs Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Eight-and-a-Half-Tails vs The Haunt of Hightower Alena, Kessig Trapper vs Sliver Hivelord

Sima Yi, Wei Field Marshal vs Brigid, Hero of Kinsbaile Llawan, Cephalid Empress vs Liliana, Heretical Healer Oros, the Avenger vs Erebos, God of the Dead Raksha Golden Cub vs Evra, Halcyon Witness

Alexander Clamilton vs Jacques le Vert Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant vs Reyav, Master Smith Venser, Shaper Savant vs Agrus Kos, Wojek Veteran Horobi, Death's Wail vs Oviya Pashiri, Sage Lifecrafter

Kenrith, the Returned King vs Kumano, Master Yamabushi Chevill, Bane of Monsters vs Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons Jareth, Leonine Titan vs Riven Turnbull Mishra, Artificer Prodigy vs Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion

Basandra, Battle Seraph vs Anowon, the Ruin Sage Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix vs Haktos the Unscarred Shabraz, the Skyshark vs Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vilis, Broker of Blood vs Jhoira of the Ghitu

Ascendant Evincar vs Miara, Thorn of the Glade Thromok the Insatiable vs Patron of the Nezumi Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper vs Drana, the Last Bloodchief Kokusho, the Evening Star vs Marrow-Gnawer

Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin vs Niambi, Esteemed Speaker Triad of Fates vs Rubinia Soulsinger Korlash, Heir to Blackblade vs Dralnu, Lich Lord Grumgully, the Generous vs Yorion, Sky Nomad

Lovisa Coldeyes vs Prava of the Steel Legion Grand Arbiter Augustin IV vs King Macar, the Gold-Cursed Thraximundar vs Timmy, Power Gamer Syr Konrad, the Grim vs Glissa, the Traitor