Who is Davriel?

[@MagicArcanum]

Hey everyone! Just going to jump ahead of the comments here to address the audio, because I know it still has a pretty severe echo. I do have a plan to fix it, but with most of the world on lockdown at the moment, I felt it was better to just get this video done so you all have something to watch while stuck at home. I promise we're not done making improvements though, and want to thank everyone who helped make Magic Arcanum what it is today. You're a great audience and I hope I can do my part to keep you entertained as we face an unprecedented global issue. Be nice to each other, wash your hands, and I'll see you on the Arena battlefields... - Ryan

[@jonasp.1830]

Looking forward to it :D

[@vishiousbacon]

I believe he's more anxious than lazy but I may be projecting

[@thefinaladmin7589]

don't worry its all good i love your videos and thank you for making them

[@CannedCaineghis]

oh f off, this video was great. You don't need to apologize.

[@sting2291]

I loved this vid! The content was so awesome I didn't even notice the problems with audio. Also... You forgot to mention his stealing of the Elderspell from an eternal during War of the Spark! He can pretty much steal any planeswalkers spark now... not that he needs to tho lol

[@lostmarble540]

This guy has a sword cane and that's only like the fifth coolest thing about him.

[@bryanurbay1208]

"My name is Davriel Cane. I'm ?? years old. My house is in the Northeast section of Innistrad, where all the vampire lords are, and I am not married. I work as an accountant for many Demons, and I get home every day by 8 PM at the latest. I don't smoke, but I commonly drink tea in peace. I'm in bed by 11 PM, and make sure I get 8 hours of sleep, no matter what. After having a glass of hot tea and a 20 minute conversation with the Entity, I usually have no problems sleeping until morning. Just like a baby, I wake up without any fatigue or stress in the morning. I was told there were no issues at my last check-up. I'm trying to explain that I'm a person who wishes to live a very quiet life. I take care not to trouble myself with any enemies, like winning and losing, that would cause me to lose sleep at night. That is how I deal with society, and I know that is what brings me happiness. Although, if I were to fight, I wouldn't lose to anyone."

[@izzyjin8013]

Finally, I'm glad that I'm not the only one who sees the similarities.

[@isy120]

You beat me to it man

[@AnumaElish]

What's this referencing to?

[@AnumaElish]

Nvm, found it

[@chocolatemilk6022]

Watch out for those ambulances Davriel

[@Skullgrin.]

Fun fact: Davriel's cloak is made of Husband Material.

[@himboghost629]

We love sexy goths

[@isaacsoong1621]

Davriel: (potentially one of the most powerful planeswalker in the Multiverse) Nah, Imma drink some tea and hv some peace and quiet

[@thezerowulf507]

Why have ultimate power for a moment, when you can have immense power for a lifetime.

[@martinhrdlicka1004]

He is basicly Yoshikage Kira

[@Duskstone89]

@@martinhrdlicka1004 I mean, except for the fact he isn't also a homicidal psychopath with a hand fetish.

[@martinhrdlicka1004]

@@Duskstone89 yeah that too

[@haladmirknowsbest]

Dav: so you're a demon? Ob: Yes. D: and a Planeswalker? O: Yes. D: I've got a proposition for you my friend

[@mtgcalix8977]

Ob: actually cool bu I know of a plane where no one will bother you. Called zendikar

[@Phoenixofanguish]

Ob I've come to bargin... xD first thing to pop into my head

[@mtgcalix8977]

@@Phoenixofanguish I've seen 14 million possible futures

[@eliasmadsentnners3102]

I only Saw o: D:

[@Marco_Onyxheart]

Ob Nixilis, I've come to bargain

[@TheLanach]

I loved how people saw Davriel's card and got stoked about this badass Darth Vader looking mage, not knowing it is just a front to protect his identity... and tea

[@donu.x.o.2823]

To be fair if you play on mtga the voicelines definitely reveal his character, so much so that people not knowing his lore were weirded out by how "non-fitting" they are compared to the art

[@flameofmage1099]

Sounds like me if I was a Planeswalker. I just want tea man.

[@rabidadder3635]

I love Davriel being smart enough to outsmart demons and the ability to turn people’s magic against them. That’s an amazing ability set to me and I can’t wait to see more of him.

[@fireicelightarrows]

Davriel: “This isn’t tea! This is just hot leaf juice!” Demon: “Davriel, that’s what ALL tea is”. Davriel: “How could a member of my own contract list say something so horrible?!”

[@Proclaimfame]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@midnightbard3935]

Amazing reference

[@TheGameGroundsHQ]

"Got himself into a little war" Narrator voice: It was not so little

[@kappakaitv4801]

I actually laughed at loud at the "if you had to guess..." I can totally imagine Davriel trying to strike up a demon deal with ob nix in the middle of the invasion lol

[@mtgcalix8977]

Hey ob so you want my soul? You just have to guess right Ob be like: yeah

[@McKayRulez]

Davriel is my favorite planeswalker. He just has such a funny personality and he's so smart. We definitely need more of him and Miss Highwater.

[@losersandwich3712]

Its my headcannon that the reason his planeswalker card doesn't exactly reflect his powers is he was just too lazy to use them.

[@SL-gz9gq]

That’s what Brandon Sanderson said. He was hiding his powers in war of the spark so that people would think him underwhelming and he wouldnt be included in the next big event

[@lionsmith3944]

Also it's "loyalty" counters not health or power and davriel has very little loyalty to anyone who isn't him

[@cross_lair]

I really like that his WAR card reflects how he tried so hard to left a bad impression of his powers so no one would call him again

[@kidflashclone]

Hey, did you know that Aetherhub is interested in doing a collab with you guys? Man, those videos would we so legendary that I'd make one my commander!!!

[@LLmsn941]

We also have nissa using her "sword of the animist"

[@catoticneutral]

Nissa Voice of Zendikar can make a plant hold her sword so technically she can use it. Also most other Nissas can create tokens or animate lands or grab that one specific 2/2 elf out of your deck but idk i just like the idea of a plant holding a sword i think it's funny

[@FiniteMTG]

@@catoticneutral Nissa, Vastwood Seer can also use it herself

[@whatablake]

Davriels planeswalker ability and sorcery card both doing discard and noncombat damage make so much more sense after this video. I run them both in my mono black. I wish he had a couple more cards, maybe a legit plaeswalker with 3 abilities, or some more sorcery/instants.

[@andromidas920]

Davriel is a big mood tbh, he might have just become one of my favorite plansewalkers.

[@Aelesis]

I don't know when we'll see another Davriel card, but I hope it's soon, because I need more of his MTGA dialogue PRONTO

[@danielvaldeskawas676]

What if the worldsoul inhabiting Davriel's mind is the one from the home plane of Vivien? And I agree with you, Nicolas Cage for the role!

[@mtgcalix8977]

I don't think it's from skalla.

[@mtgcalix8977]

@20Nevan Yarrow I don't think so. Has to be a much darker thing than skalla

[@cailleach8416]

It would be a cool way to tie him in the current story, imagine his interactions with Vivien

[@ashra8281]

What if it's from Kayas home and that's why the planes gone mad?

[@iangonzales2928]

No-one: Magic Arcanum: Who is this rock? Jk love your content guys!

[@mtgcalix8977]

IT'S THE ROCK

[@SuperMrAwesom]

I love the improvement in the set and quality of your videos since your show became independent. I'm so happy for you because I assume that means you're doing well and overcoming the hurdles placed in front of you! Please keep making wonderful content!

[@mathianpfister5414]

his first line made me fall in love with the character "Miss highwater! there is a peasant girl in my washroom"

[@psy_p]

Davriel's card pairs well with Ob Nixilis' card. Lots of damage!

[@robertgronewold3326]

Davriel is totally going to be from New Capena. That story is probably going to fully revolve around him. I mean, a 1920's New York gangster plane? Tailor made.

[@Intreductor]

Its amazing to see that your studio is starting to take shape :D

[@apophis456]

The photoshop on the thumbnail is top notch, I almost didn’t realize it was shopped

[@spiritwaker9595]

Davriel ended up becoming my favourite Planeswalker as soon as I read Children of the Nameless and got to the scene where he is introduced. Just that one scene and the dialogue cemented him as one of, if not my most favourite character in MtG, along with Miss Highwater. And with the events of War, it seems Davriel is now more Dimir-aligned in Mana, which makes sense as several people I know speculated his colour identity based on the book and guessed he'd be Dimir or Grixis. Also fun fact: The first (and only) Japanese Alternate Art Planeswalker I had cracked out of a War Promo pack was Davriel himself. Still trying to build him in Oathbreaker.

[@victorfonseca2281]

* Davriel looks at the beacon calling all planeswalkers to the war of sparks * Also Davriel: " #stayAtHome "

[@xSean0607]

Ah, I see, he's also hiding from corona.

[@Marco_Onyxheart]

Davriel being written by Brandon Sanderson is good enough for me. He's a very good writer. Here's to hoping Amazon's Wheel of Time series will be good, Sanderson wrote the last three books of this highly influential book series.

[@pablorobertogonzalezherrer2772]

I think a better static ability for a uncommon planeswalker Davriel could be: "You can play any card discarded by an oponent this turn paying his CMC + 1", I don't think is too broken

[@mtgcalix8977]

Davriel would be cool if he had Minus: a player discards a card and loose a life of the player has no cards at hand Passive: whenever someone discards a card until the next player discards a card you may cast that card

[@ScottSmethers]

I've wanted to hear about davriel since you mentioned him in the video about Lilliana's contract

[@rareroe305]

I've wanted to hear about Davriel since he was mentioned in the Elspeth video.

[@youcancallmeal313]

Davriel and Anjani are my favorite planeswalkers. I like how he could steal magic and his obscene laziness while holding so much power. The demon thing is new tho even more badass

[@Geng01234]

Thank you so much for yelling this planeswalker's story. I've been wondering about him, & so glad you did a video. Such an amazing character!!! They really need to do more with him!

[@iberio455]

I love this Character so much I'm making him my Avatar on MTG ARENA. Thanks for all your content 🙏

[@IceTemple13]

Love the production quality of this episode. Great Work!!!!

[@robiniles4982]

Davriel Cane probably my new favourite planeswalker. Cool name, makes deals with demons and drinks tea I mean whats not to like. I need to get this book! Nick Cage lol good shout I can't see him with a cup of tea though maybe Benedict Cumberbatch instead if not already cast

[@thekeefer690]

A demon poisons him at teatime(not to kill him of course),tricking him to use the worldsoul ,or even to reveal the Item he was thinking about when making one of his contracts,things could get super crazy real quick in Dav's world.

[@FaithHealer1]

Ooh, I think there might be a little bit of flavour in his static ability - if the discard ability represents him stealing magic from others, the damage for having few cards in hand (as a partial result of that theft) seems to me to represent that character 'fading away'. I love this series, looking forward to the next one!

[@ThatJakers]

I love Davriel so much he’s one of the only 2 Mono Black walkers in my cube. I think Idris Elba would play a great live action Davriel, his voice always sounds so confident before he even starts talking. Stay healthy Lore Mage!

[@bernabes8424]

Production quality keeps getting better! Keep it up Loremages! Davriel has been my favorite pw since I read CotN, Thank you for doing this

[@kingofspades110]

Major props to Ryan, The video quality has seen a massive step up since the channel started

[@jel1951]

Im glad your channel is improving in quality!! Youve really taken our feedback! ❤️

[@MagicArcanum]

It was always the plan to get back to that level of production. It was just a matter of finding the time and money to make it possible!

[@YataVSTheWorld]

I liked a theory on Davriel's card. The theory was about Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage rappresenting Davriel using spells stolen by some local Dimir's spies. The recap of Davriel as character was really good, I loved Davriel. Quite intriguing and probably worthy to notice, He stolen and therefore he has with him.... The ElderSpell from an Eternal, so he is equipped to kill one or multiple planeswalker if the situation required it and stealing their sparks

[@IceTemple13]

So keen for this. The book was so good!!!

[@loritessman8489]

I listen to the children of the nameless all the time!! It's my favorite story I must say!!💜

[@pookjo]

Loving the new graphics and stuff, keep the videos coming. Somewhat newer to magic and always loved learning about the lore behind the big name cards.

[@angrybadger121]

I can't wait to see more of Davriel. He, along with the Wanderer, makes me so excited for future magic story

[@andycancinos2461]

This is My birthday present yay!

[@99supersears]

Great video, I love the series... I do truly enjoy those mustache minutes, and think you should add some “baldy bloopers” during the credits

[@PedonculeDeGzor]

Gotta love Davriel, he is an extremely interesting character, and most certainly my favorite in the mtg lore currently. You made me want to re-read Children of the nameless !

[@PsychoRider666]

I'm glad you got the black background

[@adamwitt7788]

Yes "loyal" demons so long as they don't find a reason to pull out davriels heart, like the fact that most of the contracts are void. loyal demons

[@singmeastory6634]

Yes, a cunning contract broker of a Planeswalker. Liliana has nothing on Davriel.

[@Kolbjornelenano]

@@singmeastory6634 specially if you remember that when liliana made the contracts she was centuries old, one would thing that with age comes wisdom

[@DreadPirate321]

I gotta say I'm loving the planeswalker art animations at the end there. Very nice!

[@sting2291]

Davriel is the best, He's by far my favorite planeswalker and I literally cannot wait to see him more. Children of the Nameless is awesome and i highly recommend anyone to read it. Thanks for the awesome video! Keep up the great content!!

[@ligma420johnson]

My guess is he might appear in our revisit to Innistrad. I also would love it if we find out that the dead guy's allies were just trying to find him to get some closure on their friend

[@TheMonyarm]

I really like Davriel, i can't wait for the print version of his book.

[@bigb888999]

love these, hope everyone is well!!

[@brianlinden3042]

You forgot a couple pretty important points. First, he has one more appearance in the War of the Spark novel: In the same big fight scene where Dack Fayden dies, at one point an Eternal is about to grab Nissa, and Davirel sucks the Elderspell out of it before he can steal her spark. That's a potentially important story thread, which at the very least adds another notch in the "potentially one of the most powerful planeswalkers in the Multiverse" belt, plus it gives him at least some minor connection to Nissa, which adds more weight to your "he might show up on Zendikar" theory. Second, you should probably point out that the fact that his WAR card only depicts his spell-stealing ability and not his ability to use those spells was absolutely intentional on his part. When he revealed the card, Sanderson had a very entertaining post on his blog in which he described that Davriel was intentionally holding back so everyone else would underestimate him and leave him alone, and spelled out some of his other thoughts on the situation as well. It's definitely worth a read: www.brandonsanderson.com/announcing-davriels-magic-the-gathering-cards/

[@jojotheswede8444]

demon: yarn davriel: nope demon: aw well, see ya tomorrow! *demon pops away* davriel: *chuckles*

[@cassiemoyles4177]

Okay but I think Nic Cage would absolutely love that role tbh

[@TakeoGW2]

What a great start into the weekend! Thank you Ryan for all the details about this mysterious shadowmage, can't wait to meet him as a powerful planeswalker someday in the future :)

[@UnknownGaming..]

After reading Children of the Nameless I'd have to say I say Davriel Cane portrayed by Johnny Depp. His characters and some of his actions reminded me of Jack Sparrow so much

[@c052794]

love your work and just about everyone of your videos. really helps us out here who love magic but cant bring ourselves to sit and read a single book.

[@treyconover4107]

Good as always. While Dav might've been interested in a contract with Ob Nixilis I think it's worth mentioning how nearly opposite they are in terms of motivation since a large breadth of their power comes from causing a cataclysmic event. It's nice to see that range of motivations and reactions in the same slice of the color pie.

[@АйдоралСмертестойкий]

Wow, now that I know more about him, Davriel is easily in my top 5 fav planeswalkers!

[@joechris5765]

I would love to see this book turned to a series on Netflix. Seems good 🙂

[@7Alberto7]

More story time vids!!!!!! Love them so much!!!!!

[@Kona_AJ]

The quality looks so good. Glad to see the improvement!!! Keep it up, mate.

[@syn9669]

11:55 Littlefingers actor from GoT, literally the first person I thought about seeing Davriel in arena.

[@nicholasdaniel2778]

Man, Davriel sounds exactly like my friend🤣

[@williamkeiser7562]

Didn't realize how old the video was when he mentioned there's only one davriel card lol. Was immediately thinking of the arena exclusive Planeswalker where he has you taking offers with conditions the entire video.

[@mikkelbjrnskov-bartholdy439]

That dude Davriel basically lives, and fights for the right to, an eternal, self-imposed Corona-quarantine. He is the champion of us all at the moment!

[@andrewrichter3185]

I love love love these videos. Thank YOU for making these, I love story time so much! What are the chances you’d make a video about kamigawa? Just wondering :) also, YOU ROCK

[@DevilishGuts]

Yeeees, I was waiting so long for content about Davriel! Thanks, Ryan!

[@MagicArcanum]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@LonelyKidLim]

Yes! Thank you! I'm a great fan of this guy, he was the reason I joined MTG at GRN

[@onionmonkey2246]

Now I'm really interested in worldsouls more than before. I never really knew too much about MTG lore, or that the worldsouls can be housed inside someone. Really looking forward to the next video.

[@TheSlickBandito]

I've been sent by Commanders Quarters. Great content and happy to be referred to your channel! ❤️

[@MagicArcanum]

Welcome aboard!

[@TheSkarekrow04]

Davriel definitely shot up to my new fav Planeswalker.

[@jacobdavidlet]

Dude the the Nic Cage casting is so perfect

[@greencapstudios4680]

Me watching this a year later and getting stoked for his likely return in the new Innistrad sets!!

[@Toshiro287]

I have to say. This is probably my favorite magic channel. You've never put out a video I haven't loved.

[@MagicArcanum]

Wow, thank you!

[@neminem233]

Davriel is the planeswalker embodiment of "I JUST WANNA GRILL FOR GODS SAKE"

[@ExtraordinaryJam]

If you watch jojo’s bizzare adventure, davriel’s pose is similar to Dio Brando when he’s sitting, crossing his kegs and holding a mask, the resemblance is uncanny I say, lol

[@blackchimera8841]

...davriel sounds like a chill dude honestly

[@OhLookItsRob]

I like the subtle hint on Davriel’s WoTS card. He goes to great lengths to secure and hide his identity, so on his card his shadowy magic is obscuring his name. Not sure if it’s just me reading into it or if it was intentional but I like it! 😅

[@colerockman385]

Still great

[@TheOmegaBear09]

My favorite thing about Davriel is the demon who he keeps closest to him. I won't say any more about them, but that character is an amazing one and I hope they get printed as a legendary creature the next time we see Davriel himself.

[@nicholashaywood7949]

I actually really like the theory of davriel on zendikar. He meets nissa, she senses the world soul within him because she is experienced with speaking to them. She could help him with getting it taken under control and help him with defeating whoever is hunting him

[@bucketman3896]

I never like any videos on youtube, nor do I comment, but GOD DAMN does Nicholas Cage as Davriel sound like the best idea for a movie ever! I love your videos and your commitment to Magic lore, something very few other youtubers go too far into. I love hearing about new planeswalkers, and can't wait to see another. I'd love to see a lore video possibly on Angrath or Huatli, I'm a big Ixilan fan!

[@DrakeCaliburn]

I'm jealous of your full and shiny mustache. I'll never be able to mustache minute. My face is smooth and hairless as Jace's face is.

[@mtgcalix8977]

I think he is just awesome and hope we will get a good planeswalker soon of him

[@torysaccount5753]

Man, the outro rocks! But nice vid overall.

[@bustalamo]

Keep up the good work!

[@relicking9207]

I had the idea of a plane that is able to exist within other planes and is a planeswalker, was thinking on the front it is a land that puts counters of some sort on it, and either when it has so many counters or when something happens it flips into a Planeswalker with an equal amount of Loyalty Counters as before it flipped(not sure if counters fall off a card if it flips, whether through 'Morph' or through Daybound/Nightbound)

[@rjphilla]

Super cool video and Interesting Character!

[@johnb8265]

I loved this video, but for some reason the thing that pushed me over the edge was the green cup. My brain went "Oo! Green cup!" and I hit the subscribe button. Day 7 and I'm losing it.

[@MagicArcanum]

...all according to plan!

[@midnightbard3935]

Man, Davriel is the KING of quarantine.

[@tommyrojas1571]

Bro idek we came so far from the bad can days IM EXCITED TO BINGE WATCH! Also Davriel my absolute favorite planeswalker and i hope we get some stuff of him by Bryan Anderson.