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|Image = [[Image:7900.jpg|thumb|80px|Cyvus Vail]]
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|Image = Cyvus_Vail_II.png
|Title = Cyvus Vail
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|First = "[[Origin]]"
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|Last = "[[Not Fade Away]]"
|First = [[Origin]]
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|Name = Cyvus Vail
|Last = [[Not Fade Away]]
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|Status = Deceased
 
|Classification = [[Demon]] [[Warlock]]
|Name = Cyvus Vail
 
 
|Affiliation = [[Circle of the Black Thorn]]
|Status = Deceased
 
 
|Powers =<br />
|Classification= Demon/Warlock
 
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* Immensely powerful and knowledgeable practitioner of dark [[magic]], able to perform [[telekinesis]], [[reality alteration]]s, mind control, and memory alterations.
|Affiliation = [[Circle of the Black Thorn]]
 
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* Great deal of influence and power due to his aristocratic position and his membership in the Circle of the Black Thorn.
|Powers = <br/>
 
 
|Actor = [[Dennis Christopher]]
Skilled and powerful practicioner of [[magic]], capable of, among other powers, telekinesis, energy projection, reality warping, and adept at performing spells, rituals, and transmogrifications.
 
|Actor = [[Dennis Christopher]]
 
 
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'''Cyvus Vail''' was a [[demon]] and a powerful sorcerer, not to mention a member of the [[Circle of the Black Thorn]]. He was portrayed by [[Dennis Christopher]].
 
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{{Quote|I am not the sort of man you want as an enemy.|Cyvus Vail|Origin}}
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'''Cyvus Vail''' was a [[demon]] and a powerful sorcerer, particularly known for being member of the [[Circle of the Black Thorn]]. Despite his frail and elderly appearance, he proved to be a formidable enemy of [[Angel Investigations|Team Angel]].
   
 
== Biography ==
 
== Biography ==
Cyvus Vail was one of the most powerful beings in Los Angeles, with metaphorical tendrils extending throughout the city, obtaining and ensuring his power thanks to his vast wealth, his magical power and his membership of the Circle of the Black Thorn.
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Cyvus Vail was one of the most powerful beings in [[Los Angeles]], with metaphorical tendrils extending throughout the city, obtaining and ensuring his power thanks to his vast wealth, his magical power and his membership in the Circle of the Black Thorn.
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After [[Angel]] agreed to take over the [[Wolfram & Hart (Los Angeles Branch)|Los Angeles branch]] of [[Wolfram & Hart]] in exchange for a new life and memories for [[Connor]], Vail was the leader of the elite team of powerful sorcerers hired by the firm to reshape reality and alter the memories of those involved in Connor's life. Vail kept an [[Orlon Window]], a spell which allowed him to observe reality as it was before the alteration.
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In the following months, Vail managed to obtain the [[Resikhian Urn]], in which the demon [[Sahjhan]] had been trapped by [[Justine Cooper]]. Sahjhan was an old enemy of Vail, and had tried to kill him many times, for which Vail sought to have the prophecy of the [[Nyazian Scrolls]] ("The one sired by the vampire with a soul shall grow to manhood and slay Sahjhan") fulfilled.
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In order to recruit the one prophesied to slay Sahjhan, Vail sent his minions, [[Kith'harn Demons]], to harass Connor's new family, the Reillys. Afterward, Vail threatened to restore Connor's memories in order to coerce Angel into preparing Connor to kill Sahjhan.
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Connor managed to slay Sahjhan, though only after Wesley Wyndam-Pryce smashed the Orlon Window, restoring Connor's memories, including his fighting knowledge. Afterward, Vail disappeared until Angel was inducted into the Circle of the Black Thorn.
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When Team Angel decided to wipe out the Black Thorns, Wesley was selected to eliminate Vail based on his adept skills in magic. Angel also sought to exploit the fact that Vail believed Wesley was unstable enough to make a move for Angel's position.
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Vail welcomed Wesley into his mansion but was wary of his intentions. After the ex-Watcher attacked him, Vail unleashed his power against Wesley, eventually subduing him and fatally stabbing him in the stomach. However, Vail had little time to savor his victory.
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Wesley blasted Vail with one final attack, knocking Vail out temporarily. As Wesley lay on the ground, dying, [[Illyria]] came to his aid. To ease Wesley's death, Illyria took on the form of [[Winifred Burkle]].
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Vail recovered and, fooled by the frail appearance of Illyria/Fred, taunted the angry [[Old One]], giving her a free shot as well. She smashed the old demon's skull with a single punch killing him instantly.
   
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== Powers and Abilities ==
After [[Angel]] agreed to take over the Los Angeles branch of [[Wolfram & Hart]] in exchange for a new life and memories for [[Connor]], Vail was the leader of the elite team of powerful sorcerers hired by the firm to reshape reality and alter the memories of those involved in Connor's life. Afterwards, Vail kept an [[Orlon Window]], a magical artifact that allowed him to observe reality as it was before the alteration.
 
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{{Quote|[[Wesley Wyndam-Pryce|You]] don't know who you're dealing with, do you, boy? I mean, really. I crap better magic than this. Now, let me show you what a ''real'' wizard can do.|Cyvus Vail|Not Fade Away}}
   
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Vail's advanced age had left him physically weak and forced him to constantly receive transfusions of blood and other nutrients to remain alive. However, while his body was frail, he was unrivaled in the field of magic. Not only had he developed telekinesis and become capable of surviving magical energy blasts, but he was also capable of manipulating memories and reality itself.
In the following months, Vail managed to obtain the [[Resikhian Urn]] in which the demon [[Sahjhan]], had been trapped by [[Justine Cooper]]. Sahjhan was an old enemy of Vail, and had tried to kill him many times, for which Vail sought to have the prophecy of the [[Nyazian Scrolls]] (''The one sired by the vampire with a soul shall grow to manhood and slay Sahjhan'') fulfilled.
 
   
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Besides his magical skills, Vail wields a great deal of economic and political power and influence due to his position in the Black Thorn.
In order to recruit the one prophecized to slay Sahjhan, Vail sent his minions, [[Kith'harn demons]] to harass Connor's new family, the [[Reilly family|Reillys]].
 
   
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== Trivia ==
Connor was able to kill Sahjhan after Wesley smashed the window. Afterwards, Vail disappeared until Angel was inducted into the Circle.
 
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Vail is the last member of the Circle of the Black Thorn to be killed by Team Angel.
   
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== Behind the Scenes ==
Wesley Windham Price was chosen to kill Vail by Angel when the team decided to kill the Circle of the Black Thorn. However, Vail easily dominates Wesley, claiming he "craps better magic than that", and fatally stabs him with his own knife. In the end, a grief-stricken Illyria shatters his head with a single punch after he taunts her to take her "best shot".
 
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*He was portrayed by [[Dennis Christopher]].
   
 
== Appearances ==
 
== Appearances ==
 
*"[[Origin]]"
 
*"[[Power Play]]"
 
*"[[Not Fade Away]]" {{Killed}}
   
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* ''[[Origin]]''
 
 
[[Category:Demons]]
* ''[[Power Play]]''
 
 
[[Category:Circle of the Black Thorn]]
* ''[[Not Fade Away]]'' {{Killed}}
 
 
[[Category:Deceased individuals]]
 
[[Category:Males]]
 
[[Category:Angel Investigations and Team Angel enemies]]
   
[[Category:Demons|Vail, Cyvus]]
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[[Category:Warlocks]]
[[Category:Magic practitioners|Vail, Cyvus]]
 
[[Category:Circle of the Black Thorn|Vail, Cyvus]]
 
[[Category:Deceased individuals|Vail]]
 
[[Category:Males|Vail]]
 
[[Category:Angel Investigations and Team Angel enemies|Vail]]
 
[[Category:Telekinetics|Vail]]
 
[[Category:Los Angeles residents|Vail]]
 

Revision as of 02:14, 8 October 2019

I am not the sort of man you want as an enemy.
―Cyvus Vail[src]

Cyvus Vail was a demon and a powerful sorcerer, particularly known for being member of the Circle of the Black Thorn. Despite his frail and elderly appearance, he proved to be a formidable enemy of Team Angel.

Biography

Cyvus Vail was one of the most powerful beings in Los Angeles, with metaphorical tendrils extending throughout the city, obtaining and ensuring his power thanks to his vast wealth, his magical power and his membership in the Circle of the Black Thorn.

After Angel agreed to take over the Los Angeles branch of Wolfram & Hart in exchange for a new life and memories for Connor, Vail was the leader of the elite team of powerful sorcerers hired by the firm to reshape reality and alter the memories of those involved in Connor's life. Vail kept an Orlon Window, a spell which allowed him to observe reality as it was before the alteration.

In the following months, Vail managed to obtain the Resikhian Urn, in which the demon Sahjhan had been trapped by Justine Cooper. Sahjhan was an old enemy of Vail, and had tried to kill him many times, for which Vail sought to have the prophecy of the Nyazian Scrolls ("The one sired by the vampire with a soul shall grow to manhood and slay Sahjhan") fulfilled.

In order to recruit the one prophesied to slay Sahjhan, Vail sent his minions, Kith'harn Demons, to harass Connor's new family, the Reillys. Afterward, Vail threatened to restore Connor's memories in order to coerce Angel into preparing Connor to kill Sahjhan.

Connor managed to slay Sahjhan, though only after Wesley Wyndam-Pryce smashed the Orlon Window, restoring Connor's memories, including his fighting knowledge. Afterward, Vail disappeared until Angel was inducted into the Circle of the Black Thorn.

When Team Angel decided to wipe out the Black Thorns, Wesley was selected to eliminate Vail based on his adept skills in magic. Angel also sought to exploit the fact that Vail believed Wesley was unstable enough to make a move for Angel's position.

Vail welcomed Wesley into his mansion but was wary of his intentions. After the ex-Watcher attacked him, Vail unleashed his power against Wesley, eventually subduing him and fatally stabbing him in the stomach. However, Vail had little time to savor his victory.

Wesley blasted Vail with one final attack, knocking Vail out temporarily. As Wesley lay on the ground, dying, Illyria came to his aid. To ease Wesley's death, Illyria took on the form of Winifred Burkle.

Vail recovered and, fooled by the frail appearance of Illyria/Fred, taunted the angry Old One, giving her a free shot as well. She smashed the old demon's skull with a single punch killing him instantly.

Powers and Abilities

You don't know who you're dealing with, do you, boy? I mean, really. I crap better magic than this. Now, let me show you what a real wizard can do.
―Cyvus Vail[src]

Vail's advanced age had left him physically weak and forced him to constantly receive transfusions of blood and other nutrients to remain alive. However, while his body was frail, he was unrivaled in the field of magic. Not only had he developed telekinesis and become capable of surviving magical energy blasts, but he was also capable of manipulating memories and reality itself.

Besides his magical skills, Vail wields a great deal of economic and political power and influence due to his position in the Black Thorn.

Trivia

Vail is the last member of the Circle of the Black Thorn to be killed by Team Angel.

Behind the Scenes

Appearances