Jerren, Corrupted Bishop // Ormendahl, the Corrupter

Jerren, Corrupted Bishop and his transformed counterpart, Ormendahl, the Corrupter, were released as part of the 2021 Magic: The Gathering set Innistrad: Midnight Hunt. The card reflects the set's gothic horror theme, centering on the human-cultist population of Innistrad and their descent into dark rituals. As a double-faced card, it was designed to mechanically represent the transformation of a devout religious figure into a monstrous servant of the demon Griselbrand, emphasizing the set's focus on existential dread and cult worship.

The artwork for this card was rendered by artist Bram Sels, who sought to capture a sense of looming malevolence and transformative power. The design process focused on the visual evolution from a gaunt, unassuming bishop to a towering, insectoid-like demon, reinforcing the narrative stakes of the Innistrad plane. Upon release, the card was received as a flavorful, if niche, inclusion for Commander players interested in Aristocrats-style gameplay, which relies on sacrificing creatures to trigger powerful board effects.