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Invoker

A powerful elfin sorcerer who trades his soul for vengeance, manipulating allies and enemies alike to kill a goddess who took his child.

In the animated series Dota: Dragon's Blood, Invoker appears not as a standard combatant but as the Sage, a powerful elfin sorcerer pivotal to Princess Mirana's quest. Portrayed with deep complexity by voice actor Troy Baker, this version of the character is driven by profound personal tragedy rather than abstract magical curiosity. He harbors a consuming hatred for the goddess Selemene due to her role in the death of his son. This grief fuels his descent into darkness as he manipulates events across the fantasy world to exact revenge against those he holds responsible.

Role
Hidden Antagonist / Sage
Primary Attribute
Elf Sorcerer
Affiliation
Terrorblade (Deal)
Status
Active (in remade universe as father of Filomena)

Lore & Background

The Sage's narrative arc is defined by a desperate deal struck with the series' main antagonist, Terrorblade. Driven by the desire to revive his deeply beloved daughter, he operates as a hidden antagonist throughout the story. His motivation stems from Selemene poisoning their daughter, Filomena, an act that shattered his devotion. To achieve his goal of resurrection, he orchestrates a plot to kill his former goddess lover and six of the remaining eldwurms, or dragon elders. This vendetta positions him against Mirana, Davion, and the Eldwurm race, revealing a tragic figure consumed by paternal love turned into destruction.

In Their Own Story

The Sage's journey takes a dark turn as he leverages his magical prowess to serve Terrorblade's agenda of killing all dragons. His manipulation reaches its climax when he targets the remaining eldwurms and Selemene herself, viewing them solely as obstacles or sacrifices for his daughter's return. In a twist revealed in Book Three, the narrative introduces an older Filomena born out of a remade universe created in the Invoker's image. Originally poisoned by her mother as a child, this version of Filomena becomes an intelligent, quick-witted scholar living in her father's shadow. She uncovers the truth of her universe's creation and seeks to prevent the impending cataclysm caused by the falling Ancients.

Reader's Guide

While the source does not provide gameplay mechanics for Invoker as a playable hero within the show itself, it details his narrative function as a hidden antagonist manipulating everyone around him. His presence drives the conflict between Mirana's quest and Terrorblade's crusade against dragons. The character serves as a critical turning point in Book Three, where the revelation of Filomena's existence and her origins reshapes the understanding of the universe's creation. Fans should note that Troy Baker also voices Nico Hieronimo, a pangolin-like being who accompanies Luna in prison, showcasing the actor's range within this adaptation.

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