Teysa Karlov
Under the authority of the Obzedat, the Ghost Council, Teysa Karlov formerly held the title of grand envoy, serving as the representative of the Orzhov when interaction with the leadership of other guilds was necessary.
A defining characteristic of the Orzhov for decades was the tension between Teysa, living in the complex political realities of the world, and the inflexible, avaricious Obzedat, the Ghost Council. Teysa argued strenuously that the Obzedat’s isolationism and their reluctance to forge alliances that could make them reliant on other guilds would lead to the syndicate’s downfall.
That tension reached its boiling point when Teysa enlisted the help of Tajic, Blade of the Boros Legion, in an attempt to seize power from the Obzedat. Her attempt failed, and the Obzedat imprisoned Teysa, eliminated the role of grand envoy, and canceled all dealings with other guilds.
Teysa remains in prison to this day, and the Ghost Council extorts corrupt officials to make sure they keep her locked away.
