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{{Character infobox|aka = commander of the [[Alba Division]], later Imperator of [[Nilfgaard]]|appearance = [[Time of Contempt]]|affiliations = [[Alba Division]] [[Nilfgaard]]ian noblemens [[Guild of Merchants]]|profession = |image = Voorhis.png|titles = [[Emperor of Nilfgaard]]|ranks = General|gender = Male|family = [[House of Voorhis]]|parents = [[Prince Voorhis]] (father)|relative = [[Emhyr var Emreis]]}}<blockquote>''"Summer sun reflecting in the quiet waters of Alba - that's Nilfgaard to me."''</blockquote>'''Morvran Voorhis''' – Emperor of [[Nilfgaardian Empire|Nilfgaard]] of [[House of Voorhis]], successor of [[Emhyr var Emreis]] and member of [[Guild of Merchants]]. He ascended the throne in 1290 and died in 1301 (that means he ruled about 11 years). His succesor is [[Jan Calveit]].
 
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|Affiliations = [[Alba Division]]<br>[[Guild of Merchants]]<br>
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Nilfgaardian opposition
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|Image = Tw3 journal morvran voorhis.png
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|Titles = [[Imperator]] of Nilfgaard
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|Ranks = [[General]]<br>[[Commander]] ([[Alba Division]])
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|Gender = Male
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|Family =[[Voorhis family]]
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|Parents = [[Prince Voorhis]] {{Small|text=father}}
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|Relative = [[Emhyr var Emreis]] {{Small|text=unknown relation}}
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|Voice = [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1376985/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Geoffrey Breton]
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|Race = [[Human]]
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|Nationality = {{Alban}}
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|Appears_books = {{ToC}}<br>{{TLotL}}
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|Appears_games = {{Tw3}}
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|Hair_color = Brown
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|Eye_color = Blue}}
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{{Quote|text = The summer sun reflected in the quiet waters of the Alba – that's Nilfgaard to me.|citation = Morvran Voorhis in {{Tw3}}}}
   
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'''Morvran Voorhis''' was an [[Imperator]] of the [[Nilfgaardian Empire]] from the Voorhis family who ascended the throne sometime around the end of the 13th century. As a relative of [[Emhyr var Emreis]] through both paternal and maternal lines, his position was always secured. After his death, [[Jan Calveit]] succeeded him.
The conspirators - [[Joachim de Wett]], [[Ardal aep Dahy]], [[d'Arvy|Count d'Arvy]], [[Berengar Leuvaarden]], the Count of Broinne and [[Stefan Skellen]] - planned to overthrow Emhyr and place young Morvran on the Imperial throne. Although they were sentenced to death after Leuvaarden's betrayal, Voorhis took the throne at the end of 13th century.
 
   
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Prior to ascending the throne, Morvran was a member of the [[Guild of Merchants]], commander of the [[Alba Division]] and, thanks to his [[Prince Voorhis|father]], a prominent member of the Nilfgaardian nobility and favorite of opposition.
As Emperor, he ordered the conviction of coadjutor of the Empire [[Peter Evertsen]], a former imperial treasurer of the crown and chief chamberlain of the army, who died in [[Winneburg |Winneburg Castle]] in 1301.
 
   
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== Biography ==
The date of Morvran's death is not known. It is known that by 1328, the ruling Emperor was [[Jan Calveit]], who rehabilitated Peter.
 
== ''[[The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt]]'' ==
 
Commander of the [[Alba Division]], an officer of the highest rank and a pure-blooded aristocrat, one who with pride could call himself a Nilfgaardian. He is also the most important general during [[Third Northern War]].
 
   
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=== Conspiracy against Emhyr ===
During [[Geralt of Rivia|Geralt's]] stay in the occupied capital of [[Vizima]], Voorhis interviews the witcher while he's being shaved for his audience with the Emperor regarding the events of the previous game.
 
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In {{Year|canon=yes|year=1268}}, during a time when he was still a child according to imperial law, the original conspirators - [[Joachim de Wett]], [[Ardal aep Dahy]], Count [[d'Arvy]], [[Berengar Leuvaarden]], [[Count]] [[Broinne]], and [[Stefan Skellen]] - planned to overthrow Emhyr and place someone who would become their puppet. Originally, Morvran's father was proposed but later they decided to put young Morvran on the Imperial throne. Before they could take any real steps, however, Leuvaarden betrayed them and they were subsequently sentenced to death.<ref>{{TLotL}}</ref>
   
=== Journal entry ===
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=== Commander of the Alba Division ===
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Sometime after the death of [[Tibor Eggebracht]], Morvran was appointed as the commander of an armored [[Alba Division]] and also joined Berengar Leuvaarden's [[Guild of Merchants]]. With this high ranking position and his pure-blood nationality, his status in society went up. He was also the most important general during the [[Third Northern War]].<ref name="tw3" />
:[[File:JsKAsyz.png|left|200px|Gwent card concept]]''Morvran Voorhis - commander of the Alba Division, an officer of the highest rank and pure-blooded aristocrat, one who with pride could call himself a Nilfgaardian, a designation truly deserved only by the native-born inhabitants of the empire's capital and its immediate surroundings.''
 
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: ''At the time of their first meeting Geralt had no idea what an important person had been assigned the task of "asking him a few routine questions." Knowing the witcher, however, knowledge of Morvran's rank and status would not have made much difference."''
 
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In {{Year|canon=no|year=1272}}, Morvran's men were killed by the [[Wild Hunt]] while escorting [[Geralt of Rivia|Geralt]] and [[Yennefer of Vengerberg|Yennefer]] to [[Vizima]]. During Geralt's stay in the occupied capital of Vizima, Morvran interviewed the witcher on his past while he was being shaved for his audience with Emhyr. When he had time to spare, he would either enjoy the company of [[Baroness]] [[Maria Louisa La Valette]] in her [[Baroness la Valette's Villa|villa]] or go to see races near [[Vegelbud Residence]], as he believed horses to be "far more honest than men."<ref name="tw3">{{Tw3}}</ref>
: ''The witcher encountered Voorhis again some time later in Novigrad. There the Nilfgaardian general was taking advantage of the city's neutral status to enjoy the company of Baroness Louisa la Valette.''
 
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=== Governing the Empire ===
 
As Emperor, he ordered the conviction of coadjutor of the Empire [[Peter Evertsen]], a former imperial treasurer of the crown and chief chamberlain of the army, who died in [[Winneburg Castle]] in {{Year|canon=yes|year=1301}}. He was only rehabilitated in {{Year|canon=yes|year=1328}} by ruling Imperator Jan Calveit.<ref>{{ToC}}</ref>
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Morvran Voorhis was fond of saying he could win a war without a single sword. There was much truth in that: Morvran's strategy revolved around the shrewd use of spies and saboteurs. This might not have earned him much honor, but it did earn him a great many victories. He was also known to recognize no rules in warfare. To vanquish the enemy, he was willing to make alliances with anyone, whether they be renegade witchers, war criminals, or rebellious mages. Only one thing mattered: victory.<ref name="gwent" />
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He liked to keep close tabs on his enemy's activities. To this end, he would write them numerous lengthy letters; the contents were pure drivel, flowery formulations saying nothing at all, but the emissaries he sent to deliver these letters kept their eyes wide open, serving him as an extension of [[Nilfgaardian Secret Service|Secret Service]]. He also cultivated both a wide range of skilled spies working on the Empire's behalf, as well as special [[Nauzicaa|Nauzicaa Brigade]] officers devoted to dealing with agents foolish enough to betray the Empire.<ref name="gwent">{{Gwent standalone}}</ref>
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== Journal Entry ==
 
:''Morvran Voorhis - commander of the Alba Division, an officer of the highest rank and a pure-blooded aristocrat, one who with pride could call himself a Nilfgaardian, a designation reserved only for native-born inhabitants of the empire's capital and its immediate surroundings.''
 
: ''At the time of their first meeting Geralt had no idea what an important person had been assigned the task of "asking him a few routine questions." Knowing the witcher, however, knowledge of Morvran's rank and status would not have made much of a difference.''
 
: ''The witcher encountered Voorhis again some time later in Novigrad. There the Nilfgaardian general was taking advantage of the city's neutral status to enjoy the company of Baroness Louisa la Valette.''
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== Developer Comments ==
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{{Quote|text = Morvran Voorhis is a true Nilfgaardian, a title rightfully applied only to those born in the core lands of the Empire. This young, promising officer is the scion of an ancient imperial family, and many see in him a possible candidate for the imperial throne.<br>Voorhis dresses after the Nilfgaardian style, meaning he limits his clothing to a color palette consisting of black and gold. This drawing shows an early design for the character, one whose task was to convey Morvran's overall nature: proud, aware of his high rank and what it entails, and equally comfortable on the battlefield or in courtly salons.|citation = ''[[The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Artbook]]''}}
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
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* The word Morvran is made up of the Middle Welsh words ''mawr'', meaning "big", and ''brân'', meaning "crow".
* Relative to [[Emhyr var Emreis|Emhyr]] in both the paternal and maternal lines. Which greatly helped his chances for the throne.
 
* He carries the symbol of the [[Guild of Merchants]] which means probably that he and [[Prince Voorhis|his father]] are members of this organization. This would explain why the Voorhis still exists after the fall of the mighty conspiracy led by [[Ardal aep Dahy]]. [[Berengar Leuvaarden]] protect its influential members of the guild, leaving the possibility of using Morvran Voorhis in the future.
 
* He is a good friend (maybe love interest) with baroness [[Mary Louisa La Valette]].
 
*He believes that if [[Ciri]] becomes Empress, she would need a husband from [[Nilfgaard (city)|Nilfgaard]] and that he would be the logical choice due to his family's connections with the Guild of Merchants.
 
* Morvran's name means "the ugliest one" in Welsh.
 
* He is voiced by the Geoffrey Breton in [[The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt]].
 
   
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== Videos ==
* In [[the Witcher 3: Wild Hunt]], he is an expert when it comes to horses, stating that: ''"they are more honest than men sometimes"''.
 
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* He is the son of [[Prince Voorhis]] and thus came from [[House of Voorhis]].
 
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File:The Witcher 3 Extra - Morvran Voorhis Interrogation (Geralt's background)
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== Gallery ==
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The summer sun reflected in the quiet waters of the Alba – that's Nilfgaard to me.
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- Morvran Voorhis in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt


Morvran Voorhis was an Imperator of the Nilfgaardian Empire from the Voorhis family who ascended the throne sometime around the end of the 13th century. As a relative of Emhyr var Emreis through both paternal and maternal lines, his position was always secured. After his death, Jan Calveit succeeded him.

Prior to ascending the throne, Morvran was a member of the Guild of Merchants, commander of the Alba Division and, thanks to his father, a prominent member of the Nilfgaardian nobility and favorite of opposition.

Biography

Conspiracy against Emhyr

In 1268, during a time when he was still a child according to imperial law, the original conspirators - Joachim de Wett, Ardal aep Dahy, Count d'Arvy, Berengar Leuvaarden, Count Broinne, and Stefan Skellen - planned to overthrow Emhyr and place someone who would become their puppet. Originally, Morvran's father was proposed but later they decided to put young Morvran on the Imperial throne. Before they could take any real steps, however, Leuvaarden betrayed them and they were subsequently sentenced to death.[1]

Commander of the Alba Division

Sometime after the death of Tibor Eggebracht, Morvran was appointed as the commander of an armored Alba Division and also joined Berengar Leuvaarden's Guild of Merchants. With this high ranking position and his pure-blood nationality, his status in society went up. He was also the most important general during the Third Northern War.[2]

In 1272, Morvran's men were killed by the Wild Hunt while escorting Geralt and Yennefer to Vizima. During Geralt's stay in the occupied capital of Vizima, Morvran interviewed the witcher on his past while he was being shaved for his audience with Emhyr. When he had time to spare, he would either enjoy the company of Baroness Maria Louisa La Valette in her villa or go to see races near Vegelbud Residence, as he believed horses to be "far more honest than men."[2]

Governing the Empire

As Emperor, he ordered the conviction of coadjutor of the Empire Peter Evertsen, a former imperial treasurer of the crown and chief chamberlain of the army, who died in Winneburg Castle in 1301. He was only rehabilitated in 1328 by ruling Imperator Jan Calveit.[3]

Morvran Voorhis was fond of saying he could win a war without a single sword. There was much truth in that: Morvran's strategy revolved around the shrewd use of spies and saboteurs. This might not have earned him much honor, but it did earn him a great many victories. He was also known to recognize no rules in warfare. To vanquish the enemy, he was willing to make alliances with anyone, whether they be renegade witchers, war criminals, or rebellious mages. Only one thing mattered: victory.[4]

He liked to keep close tabs on his enemy's activities. To this end, he would write them numerous lengthy letters; the contents were pure drivel, flowery formulations saying nothing at all, but the emissaries he sent to deliver these letters kept their eyes wide open, serving him as an extension of Secret Service. He also cultivated both a wide range of skilled spies working on the Empire's behalf, as well as special Nauzicaa Brigade officers devoted to dealing with agents foolish enough to betray the Empire.[4]

Journal Entry

Morvran Voorhis - commander of the Alba Division, an officer of the highest rank and a pure-blooded aristocrat, one who with pride could call himself a Nilfgaardian, a designation reserved only for native-born inhabitants of the empire's capital and its immediate surroundings.
At the time of their first meeting Geralt had no idea what an important person had been assigned the task of "asking him a few routine questions." Knowing the witcher, however, knowledge of Morvran's rank and status would not have made much of a difference.
The witcher encountered Voorhis again some time later in Novigrad. There the Nilfgaardian general was taking advantage of the city's neutral status to enjoy the company of Baroness Louisa la Valette.

Developer Comments

Big Quote Left
Morvran Voorhis is a true Nilfgaardian, a title rightfully applied only to those born in the core lands of the Empire. This young, promising officer is the scion of an ancient imperial family, and many see in him a possible candidate for the imperial throne.
Voorhis dresses after the Nilfgaardian style, meaning he limits his clothing to a color palette consisting of black and gold. This drawing shows an early design for the character, one whose task was to convey Morvran's overall nature: proud, aware of his high rank and what it entails, and equally comfortable on the battlefield or in courtly salons.
Big Quote Right
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Artbook


Trivia

  • The word Morvran is made up of the Middle Welsh words mawr, meaning "big", and brân, meaning "crow".

Videos

Gallery

References

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