Main Story:
1. Homecoming: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/episode-1-homecoming-2022-03-28
2. Dirty Laundry: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/episode-2-dirty-laundry-2022-03-29
3. Tests: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/episode-3-tests-2022-03-30
(Side Story) 3a. The Side of Freedom: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/side-freedom-2022-03-30
4. The Font: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/episode-4-font-2022-04-04
5. Hymn of the Angels: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/episode-5-hymn-angels-2022-04-05
Side Stories:
1: The Contract Breaker: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/contract-breaker-2022-03-28
2: What You Expect to See: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/what-you-expect-see-2022-03-29
3. See above. Direct tie in to the main story.
4: The Family Man: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/family-man-2022-04-04
5. Alley Cat Blues: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/alley-cat-blues-2022-04-05
Planeswalker's Guide to New Capenna (The plane's name)
The Legends you'll meet in New Capenna
Cinematic Trailer:
Story Synopsis:
Elspeth has returned from death in the Theros underworld, and found her friend Ajani. Meanwhile, the Maestros are concerned about the "Adversary" syphoning resources from all the five families, the Cabaretti are planning their Crescendo party, to 'change the plane'. Vivian arrives on Capenna, and runs into Tezzeret. Suspicious, she follows him from his offer, who leads her to a weakened Urabrask. In Elspeth and Ajani's terse reuinion, he reveals that he found her unknown homeworld, Capenna, and she promises to travel there to investigate how it defeated Phyrexia in the past. She keeps a low profile there, working simple jobs, until she protects her employer from Maestros enforcers. Defeating all of them with no weapons, she is offered a job by Anhelo, and accepts once she notices a Phyrexian depicted in a sculpture.
Elspeth does various jobs for the Maestros, all non-violent. She works directly with Xander, and learns bits of the world's history of Phyrexian invasion. On a dropoff job, she meets Vivian, who recognizes her spark, and promises to meet again, with information since Vivian has met with, and been considering supporting the New Phyrexian preator, Urabrask. Urabrask has come to New Capenna on orders from Elesh Norn, likely seeking Halo. However, he wants freedom from her rule, and hopes to create a revolution to overthrow Elesh, which Vivian feels worthy of support. For Elspeth's next job for the Maestros, she is to infiltrate the Cabaretti, and discover what the Font is, the new source of Halo the Cabaretti have, which she meets Jinnie to begin. Urabrask asks Vivian for Halo, and warns about the Adversary taking control of New Capenna, as he is a demon planeswalker.
Xander sends Anhelo in his stead to the Crescendo, expecting the attack by the Adversary. At the Crescendo, Elspeth is working for the Cabaretti, and meets Giadia, who is revealed in a (poorly decided) performance to be the Font; she can create Halo by her own magical ability. Ob Nixilis, the Adversary, attacks and kills Xander. The Adversary's men atttack the Cabaretti at the Crescendo to kidnap Giadia. Elspeth protects her, and they escape the party with help from Vivian. The city seems to be in some revolt spurred by the Adversary's efforts to turn members of every family into overthrowing the heads. Elspeth, Vivian, and Giadia hide from the violence.
The next day, things are quieting, when Jinnie finds the trio. She captures them and take them to an Obscura hideout they're using, working with that family. Jetmir is gravely wounded, and Jinnie asks Giadia to try to heal him with Halo. The hideout is attacked (betrayed by Obscura adversary followers, Riveteer adversary followers attack), Vivian, Elspeth, and Giadia try to escape, but are defeated, and Elspeth is wounded. Giadia creates some Halo for Elspeth healing her, and Jinnie, Kamiz, and all the others escape in an Obscura tunnel. However, Kamiz leads them to an Obscura adversary follower trap.
Elspeth, Vivian, and Giadia flee into a cathedral, where Giadia hears angelsong, but the Adversary appears; Ob Nixilis arrives to kill or capture Giadia. Ob defeats Elspeth with ease, until Giadia ascends to Angelhood, blasting him and his goons back. Giadia transforms Elspeth's sword from Xander into a Halo infused blade, and she defeats Ob with it, who planeswalks away.
Later, Anhelo is the new Maestros head, and meets Elspeth and Vivian, granting them access to the Maestros' archives on Phyrexia.
"The angels tried to stop the invasion, but the threat was too great for them to face alone. In desperation, they formed an alliance with the Demon Lords. In the face of the Phyrexians, Capenna's own rivalries were petty; however, those rivalries would not be forgotten. The demons ultimately betrayed the angels, trapping them in a kind of stasis from which they could convert the angels' bodies into Halo, an essence that—as Xander had told her—could be taken to help protect the city. It was messy, but it worked. The Demon Lords used Halo to defeat the Phyrexians and then disappeared themselves."
Elspeth also finds a cache of Halo in the Archives, and will take it to Dominiaria and the Gatewatch and Ajani. Vivian explains Urabrask's plan to Elspeth, and she agrees to follow Elspeth to join up with the Gatewatch.
The Families:
Story and lore info found on main New Capenna Page
Maestros
"When it comes to the finer things, The Maestros are elite in every way. The undead have a way of doing that. This vampiric family runs the Museum of New Capenna. A gathering place for the elite, galas are held at the museum frequently; a curtain of glitz and gold to hide the nature of these ruthless assassins. Winning always has a price, but let someone else pay it."
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| Promotional invitation to join the Maestros! |
Maestros family Song from the Official Soundtrack: https://ffm.to/MTGMaestros
Spoiler Card and Fan Fiction from Reddit r/MTGVorthos: https://www.reddit.com/r/mtgvorthos/comments/tz77ij/maestros_initiate_preview_and_accompanying_fanfic/
Cabaretti
"Fun and frivolous, The Cabaretti flirt with danger and strangers alike. Known for their raucous parties and overall glamour, this druid family values loyalty from their followers…or else. Newcomers welcome! Fun isn't free, but as long as the cash keeps flowing the halo keeps coming."
Cabaretti sheet Music - sent as a promotion to PwrDrgn https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsqIRrEDZ3WuyrkbuYfvLzw
Sheet music played: https://youtube.com/shorts/DJ9j0b5S3s0?feature=share
Cabaretti family song from the Official Soundtrack: https://ffm.to/MTGCabaretti
Riveteers
"This city was built on the backs of The Riveteers. So why shouldn't they run it? The Riveteers are tough as nails and run the streets as a brute-force known for their intimidation measures. Industrious artisans by trade, this family has both the skills to construct a city, and the cleverness to channel its wealth to their own."
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| Riveteers Union membership promotional invitation |
Riveteers family song from the Official Soundtrack: https://ffm.to/MTGRiveteers
Obscura
"Break the rules with The Obscura, a family of visionaries who operates
in the darkest corners of New Capenna. Information is power, and
gathering it by any means necessary has built The Obscura into a force
to be reckoned with (despite being labeled meddling gossips). To keep it
that way, this family makes sure no other faction gets too strong—or
asks too many questions. Balance no matter the cost."
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| Obscura dossier on the Adversary, Ob Nixilis. Sent as a promotion. |
Obscura family song from the Official Soundtrack: https://ffm.to/MTGObscura
Brokers
"Hiding behind the public law offices of New Capenna, The Brokers are a family that has yet to show their hand…publicly. Dug deep behind piles of paperwork and mundane legal matters this faction can often be mysteriously spotted at crime scenes, almost as if they appeared out of nowhere. With sharp suits and sharper intellect, it would be wise for anyone dealing with them to remember to read the fine print."
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| Brokers promotional contract |
Brokers family song from the Official Soundtrack: https://ffm.to/MTGBrokers
More videos and Intro content:
First Look article: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/first-look-streets-new-capenna-where-family-means-business-2022-03-03
Video on the Criminal History in Streets of New Capenna (World Building with The Command Zone)
Streets of New Capenna Introduction and Card set video:
Quiz to decide which "family you should join". Official wizards link, can skip email request.
Ross Kemp finds his way to the families of New Capenna
Streets of New Capenna Official Soundtrack!
Anything we've missed? What family will help you acquire all the Halo you need? Let us know if there's any content missing from the world of Capenna!