Zendikar Rising: Hunger
Talis for Anowon
Called the Ruin sage by many, this vampire was for many years a renowned expert on the ancient places of Zendikar. But his reputation has soured for many reasons. It was earned through frequent acts of treachery and murder and his last major expedition led to the release of the eldrazi. He now travels to the newly risen skyclaves with any group that will still take him in search of power, both to regain his status and to help rebuild Ravnica. Anowon is crafty and clever and honestly a bit contrite about his past actions, accepting extra work and insults if it means he'll get where he needs to be.
"Whatever you think of me, all I ask is to study the thing. You can do with another member in any case. Allow me to fill that void."
[excited] "I've been studying the tessellations that adventurers have noted at the other locations and noticed a subtle distinction in their patterns. I suspect this is text."
[calmly, with a small hint of warning] "We made an arrangement, Tarsa. This is just for research, I assure you."
