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“ I'm gonna find out how this happened, and I'm gonna expose you. Then you'll be shunned, unable to practice, exiled from the city. Basically I'm gonna erase you. ”

Van Nguyen was a Versailles witch who first appeared in the second episode of the third season of The Originals. When tragedy struck, he found himself inescapably drawn into the beginnings of a war. He was eventually raised into power as Regent of the Nine Covens of New Orleans after Davina's was shunned and Vincent refused to continue to help the Ancestors. He was ultimately killed by Kol Mikaelson after his failed resurrection for Davina.

Van was a member of the Nguyen Family. He was also a Versailles witch of the Ninth Ward Coven.

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How did Van Nguyen become Regent of the Nine Covens? toggle section
Van Nguyen became Regent of the Nine Covens after the Ancestors removed Vincent due to concerns about his loyalty. Van had previously applied for the role but was rejected. His mother, Kara, was killed by Davina's order when she was Regent. Van's time as Regent was brief, ending in a similar fate as his mother's.
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Why did Van Nguyen threaten to expose Davina? toggle section
Van Nguyen threatened to expose Davina because he believed she was involved in the murder of his mother and other witches. He sought to use a Figure Veritas to force her confession. Van Nguyen blamed Davina for his mother's death and vowed revenge.
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How did Van Nguyen's rise to power affect the Nine Covens? toggle section
Van Nguyen's rise to power affected the Nine Covens by creating internal conflict and shifting alliances. After Vincent was impeached as Regent, Van Nguyen took control, driven by revenge for his mother's death, which he blamed on Davina Claire. This change in leadership led to tensions, especially with the Ninth Ward Coven, who had opposed Davina's regency.
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What role did Van Nguyen play in the war in New Orleans? toggle section
Van Nguyen was pivotal in the New Orleans war by killing a Mikaelson, a key action in the conflict. He asserted that the covens would triumph due to his efforts, aiming to reclaim the city for the witches with new leadership. He initiated a pain-infliction spell, showcasing his dedication to the witches' cause.
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What is Van Nguyen's connection to the Versailles witches? toggle section
Van Nguyen, a Versailles witch from the Ninth Ward Coven, sought revenge after his mother's death, ordered by Davina Claire. This tragedy drew him into conflict, leading to his rise as Regent of the Nine Covens of New Orleans. His tenure was marked by tension with the Ancestors and other covens.
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Early History[]

There is not much known about Van's history, except he's a Versailles witch of the Ninth Ward Coven. His mother was Kara, who ran the family owned business, and he has sisters.

Throughout The Originals Series[]

Season Three[]

In You Hung the Moon, Van arrives finding the massacre of dead witches learning his mother, Kara, is among them and breaks down. Davina assures them protection if they follow her. During the funeral, Van is seen giving his respects to his dead mother. Davina tries to offer her sympathies, but Van tells her he knows she was responsible and vows to have her exposed and exiled.

In The Axeman's Letter, He attempted to use a Figure Veritas on Davina, so it would make her confess her darkest truths, which in Van's case, Davina's role in the murder of his mother and the eleven other Versailles witches. After she tells him about Kara attacking her and she wanted a mutiny, but Davina doesn't want any more casualties and Van asks if she thinks the covens are better off with you, which she says she does and that she has done things the old way, but they don't work. She tells him if he doesn't want peace, then he can go, but she asks him to stay so they can work things together and change things. Van stares at her for a long moment and turns, leaving the tomb without saying another word.

In Out of the Easy, Van finally gets justice for his mother as he exposes Davina with Vincent's help. He then gets her shunned from the covens and losing her access to Ancestral Magic.

In The Devil Comes Here and Sighs, Van confronts Vincent for allying himself with the Mikaelson Family. They get into a heated argument which ends in the Ancestors taking Vincent's title and magic as Regent away and giving it to Van. Van boasts that he now has the power as Regent and subdues Vincent after he tries to use magic on Van.

In Where Nothing Stays Buried, Van was taken to Lucien's penthouse, where Lucien told him about his plan to kill Rebekah, so he needed Van to locate her body. Later, Van was confronted by Vincent in the cemetery, who told him that what he's doing is wrong and that he shouldn't be helping Lucien Castle. Van claimed that the Ancestors have a vision for a Mikaelson-free New Orleans and that Lucien is the one who'll lead to it. In that moment, Kol shows up behind him and quickly knocks him out. Kidnapped and taken to Davina's body, Van was forced to use his Regent powers in order to bring Davina back - a task he failed to accomplish. After Van returned to the cemetery, he was approached by angered Kol, who stated that Davina was the only thing that kept him from being himself, ruthlessly killing Van.

Personality[]

Van seemed to be a very outspoken person. He was very loyal to his loved ones like how he vowed to expose Davina for killing his mother. He was also very determined to get what he wants.

Physical Appearance[]

Van was a young Asian male in his early 20s, with short black hair and brown eyes. He is seen wearing a black earring in his right ear and a necklace which bears the Versailles coven symbol.

Powers and Abilities[]

Van possessed all the standard powers and abilities of a witch. Upon assuming the New Orleans' witch community's Regency, Van's powers were augmented to levels beyond any conventional witch and as Regent he had access to the Ancestors' power.

Weaknesses[]

Van had the typical weaknesses of a witch.

Relationships[]

  • Kara and Van (Mother/Son Relationship/Former Allies)
  • Van and Davina (Enemies)
  • Van and Vincent (Enemies/Former Allies)
  • New Orleans Witches and Van (Former Allies)
  • The Ancestors and Van (Allies)

Appearances[]

Season Three

Name[]

  • Van is of Vietnamese origin. Văn (文) means "knowledge, culture" in Sino-Vietnamese (Chinese).[2]
  • Nguyễn is a common Vietnamese surname and means "loyalty for the savior".[3]

Trivia[]

  • In Savior, Tristan wanted to install him as the new Regent. As a charitable man, Tristan made him an offer in exchange for him to use his powers as he asked. The position ultimately went to Vincent Griffith, however, he'd eventually be ousted by the Ancestors.

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References[]

  1. ↑ In There in the Disappearing Light, Vincent states that the Ancestors, once freed, will know Peace.
  2. ↑ http://www.ohbabynames.com/meaning/name/van/1955
  3. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nguyen

See also[]

The Originals Characters
Witches
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