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| − | '''Avenant''' was a island of [[the Domains]] on [[Dominaria]], where the [[Order of the D'Avenant]] originated. It was best known elsewhere on the world for the popular Avanaise poetry its [[Bardic Circle]] wrote. |
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| + | '''Avenant''' is an island in the [[the Domains]] of [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]]. |
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| + | ==Description== |
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| − | Avenant is located north of Benalia. It is almost impossible to approach as it is fiercely protected by an army of female archers and [[ballista]]. It once formed a part of Benalia, but was lost after an insult by an unwise Joryev Clanleader. Others say it was a Ternsev leader who fell in love with an Avenant prince's daughter. She did not take well to her kidnapping, and neither did her father. Avenant is a Matriarchy led by a suzeraine. Avenant's archers are also trained as poets, so that each arrow is guided by a fragment of verse. |
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| + | It is the birthplace of [[Order of the D'Avenant]], and is best known for the popular Avanaise poetry written by its [[Bardic Circle]].<ref>''[[Wayfarer]]''</ref> Avenant is a Matriarchy led by a suzeraine. Avenant's archers are also trained as poets, so that each arrow is guided by a fragment of verse. |
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| + | ===Location=== |
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| + | Avenant is located north of the main land [[Benalia]].,<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/dominarian-cartography-2018-04-20|Dominarian Cartography|[[Ethan Fleischer]]|April 20, 2018}}</ref> and is bordered by the [[Sea of Avenant]]. It is almost impossible to approach as it is fiercely protected by an army of archers and ballistae. |
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| + | ===History=== |
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| + | It once formed a part of Benalia, but was lost after an insult by an unwise clanleader of [[Benalia#Culture|Clan Joryev]]. Others say it was a leader of [[Benalia#Culture|Clan Ternsev]], who fell in love with an Avenant prince's daughter. She did not take well to her kidnapping, and neither did her father. |
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| + | In the [[Mending Era]], Avenant has rejoined Benalia, replacing Clan Ternsev as the seventh Great House.<ref name="Dominaria art book">[[James Wyatt]] (2018), ''[[The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Dominaria]]''. [[VIZ Media]].</ref> House Avenant's symbol is a pattern of seven crossed arrows. The head of the house, '''Cerise D'Avenant''', attends the [[Council of Seven]] personally, while her sisters oversee daily affairs on the island. |
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| + | ==In-game references== |
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| + | * <c>Alabaster Potion</c> |
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| + | * {{card|Heavy Ballista|Weatherlight}} |
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| + | * <c>D'Avenant Archer</c> |
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| + | * <c>D'Avenant Healer</c> |
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| + | * <c>D'Avenant Trapper</c> |
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| + | }} |
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| + | ==Trivia== |
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| + | * The flavor of Avenant is French inspired. |
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| + | ==References== |
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Revision as of 02:56, 17 June 2020
Avenant and Benalia
Avenant is an island in the the Domains of Dominaria.
Description
It is the birthplace of Order of the D'Avenant, and is best known for the popular Avanaise poetry written by its Bardic Circle.[1] Avenant is a Matriarchy led by a suzeraine. Avenant's archers are also trained as poets, so that each arrow is guided by a fragment of verse.
Location
Avenant is located north of the main land Benalia.,[2] and is bordered by the Sea of Avenant. It is almost impossible to approach as it is fiercely protected by an army of archers and ballistae.
History
It once formed a part of Benalia, but was lost after an insult by an unwise clanleader of Clan Joryev. Others say it was a leader of Clan Ternsev, who fell in love with an Avenant prince's daughter. She did not take well to her kidnapping, and neither did her father.
In the Mending Era, Avenant has rejoined Benalia, replacing Clan Ternsev as the seventh Great House.[3] House Avenant's symbol is a pattern of seven crossed arrows. The head of the house, Cerise D'Avenant, attends the Council of Seven personally, while her sisters oversee daily affairs on the island.
In-game references
- Associated cards:
- Referred to:
Trivia
- The flavor of Avenant is French inspired.
References
- ↑ Wayfarer
- ↑ Ethan Fleischer (April 20, 2018). "Dominarian Cartography". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ James Wyatt (2018), The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Dominaria. VIZ Media.