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|Title = Cyvus Vail
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|Name = Cyvus Vail
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|First = "[[Origin]]"
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|Died = May 2004, Los Angeles
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Skilled and powerful practitioner of [[magic]], capable of, among other powers, telekinesis, energy projection, and reality warping.
  
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{{Quote|I am not the sort of man you want as an enemy.|Cyvus Vail|Origin}}
  
{{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, not to mention a member of the [[Circle of the Black Thorn]]. Despite his frail and elderly appearance, he proves to be a formidable enemy of [[Angel Investigations|Team Angel]].
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'''Cyvus Vail''' was a [[demon]] and a powerful [[warlock]],<ref name=":0" /> particularly known for being member of the [[Circle of the Black Thorn]].<ref name=":2" />
   
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== Biography ==
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==Biography==
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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 of the Circle of the Black Thorn.
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Cyvus Vail was one of the most powerful beings in [[Los Angeles]]. His influence extended 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.<ref name=":2">"[[Power Play]]"</ref>
   
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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.
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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]],<ref>"[[Home]]"</ref> 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.<ref name=":0">"[[Origin]]"</ref>
   
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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 the following months, Vail managed to obtain the [[Resikhian urn]],<ref name=":0" /> in which the demon [[Sahjhan]] had been trapped by [[Justine Cooper]].<ref>"[[Forgiving]]"</ref> 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.<ref name=":0" />
   
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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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In order to recruit the one prophesied to slay Sahjhan, Vail sent his [[Kith'harn demon]]s to harass Connor's new family, the [[Reilly family|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.<ref name=":0" />
   
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When Team Angel decided to wipe out the members of the Circle of the Black Thorn, 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.<ref name=":1">"[[Not Fade Away]]"</ref>
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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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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, taunted the angry [[Old One]], giving her a free shot as well. She retorted by ploughing her fist through the old demon's skull with a single, emphatic punch, killing him instantly.<ref name=":1" />
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When Team Angel decided to wipe out the Black Thorns, Wesley is 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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==Powers and abilities==
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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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{{Quote|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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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'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 became capable of surviving magical [[energy projection|energy blasts]], but he was also capable of manipulating memories and to perform [[reality alteration]].<ref name=":0" />
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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.
  
   
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Besides his magical skills, Vail wielded a great deal of economic and political power and influence, due to his position in the Circle of Black Thorn.<ref name=":2" />
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== Powers and Abilities ==
  
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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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==Gallery==
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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.
  
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== Behind the Scenes ==
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==Behind the scenes==
 
*He was portrayed by [[Dennis Christopher]].
  
*He was portrayed by [[Dennis Christopher]].
   
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*"[[Origin]]"
  
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;[[Angel comics|''Angel'' comics]]
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*''[[Not Fade Away, Part One]]''
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*''[[Not Fade Away, Part Two]]''
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*''[[Not Fade Away, Part Three]]''
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Latest revision as of 22:36, 7 September 2022

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

Cyvus Vail was a demon and a powerful warlock,[1] particularly known for being member of the Circle of the Black Thorn.[2]

Biography

Cyvus Vail was one of the most powerful beings in Los Angeles. His influence extended 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.[2]

After Angel agreed to take over the Los Angeles branch of Wolfram & Hart in exchange for a new life and memories for Connor,[3] 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.[1]

In the following months, Vail managed to obtain the Resikhian urn,[1] in which the demon Sahjhan had been trapped by Justine Cooper.[4] 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.[1]

In order to recruit the one prophesied to slay Sahjhan, Vail sent his 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.[1]

When Team Angel decided to wipe out the members of the Circle of the Black Thorn, 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.[5]

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, taunted the angry Old One, giving her a free shot as well. She retorted by ploughing her fist through the old demon's skull with a single, emphatic punch, killing him instantly.[5]

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 became capable of surviving magical energy blasts, but he was also capable of manipulating memories and to perform reality alteration.[1]

Besides his magical skills, Vail wielded a great deal of economic and political power and influence, due to his position in the Circle of Black Thorn.[2]

Gallery

Behind the scenes

Appearances

Canonical

Other

Angel comics

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Origin"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Power Play"
  3. ↑ "Home"
  4. ↑ "Forgiving"
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Not Fade Away"
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