Obzedat

The Obzedat (also known as the Ghost Council of Orzhova) is the ruling body of the Orzhov Syndicate on Ravnica.
==History==
The Obzedat consisted of spirits of the former Orzhov patriarchs and matriarchs, who ascended to the immortal ghost level. These autocrats had maintained their wealth and power even as they had shed their mortal forms. They were also known as Deathless, as they had managed to cheat mortality, maintaining their consciousness (and their greed) beyond the threshold of death. Most of the Deathless appeared as morbidly obese high priests or nobles, but sickly, pale, and ghostly in form. The head of the council, who gave final approval to the Obzedat's decisions was "Grandfather" Karlov, who had been dead for centuries.James Wyatt and Jeremy Crawford (November 2018). "D&D Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica", Wizards of the Coast. The other members of the latest composition of the council were Enezesku, Fautomni, "Uncle" Karlov, Vuliev, and Xil Xaxosz.Cory J. Herndon. (2006.) Ravnica Cycle, Book II: Guildpact, Wizards of the Coast.
The Ghost Council resided deep under the Orzhov district in the central Ravnica. It is possible that the founders of the Obzedat were the same Orzhov representatives who originally participated in the Signing of the Guildpact, or that they were replaced by others at that time. Membership of the Obzedat is granted for an excellent "performance" in life, but the entrance is subject to a probation period. The membership can also be canceled under exceptional conditions. The Obzedat rarely spoke directly with those outside the guild; instead, they communicated through the official Grand Envoy, Teysa Karlov.
The reign of the Obzedat ended when the planeswalker Kaya killed all members of the Council and took over as guildmaster.James Wyatt (January 2019). "The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Ravnica'" . Wizards of the CoastDjango Wexler (June, 2019), The Gathering Storm/Chapter Two. At that time, there had been about nine members in the council.Django Wexler (July 18, 2019), The Gathering Storm, Chapter Seven.
After the reigning guildmaster Teysa Karlov was murdered, her spirit assembled a new Ghost Council.
==Story appearances==
Title 	Author 	Publishing date 	Set 	Setting (plane)	Featuring
Guildpact 	Cory J. Herndon	January 2006 	Guildpact 	Ravnica 	Kaluzax, Uncle, Teysa Karlov, Melisk, Crix, Zomaj Hauc, Aun Yom, Vor Golozar, Pivlic, Agrus Kos, Trijiro, Aradoz, Nebun, the Obzedat, Feather, Grugg Brothers, Niv-Mizzet
Wake Up Call 	Matt Cavotta 	February 22, 2006	Guildpact 	Ravnica 	Bougrat, Obzedat (mentioned only), Chorus of the Conclave, Niv-Mizzet, Razia, Rakdos, the Nephilim
Precious Gold 	Matt Cavotta 	March 29, 2006 	Guildpact 	Ravnica 	Emilya, Obzedat, Yore-Tiller Nephilim
 	Alison Luhrs 	November 11, 2015	Commander 2015 	Ravnica 	Teysa, Grugg Brothers, Tajic, Obzedat, Jace Beleren, Karlov
The Gathering Storm: Chapter Seven	Django Wexler 	2019-07-17 	Guilds of Ravnica / Ravnica Allegiance	Ravnica 	Kaya, Ral, Vraska, Hekara, Golbet Frezzle, Obzedat, Karlov
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==References==
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Category:Spirits
Category:Advisors
Category:Undead characters