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'''Hag''' is a [[creature type]] used for cards that depict a kind of malevolent female [[faerie]], bearing the appearance of a wizened old woman. Sometimes Hags are described as [[nightmare]] [[spirit]]s. Hags have appeared in all colors, save [[red]]. | '''Hag''' is a [[creature type]] used for cards that depict a kind of malevolent, female, [[faerie]]-like being, bearing the appearance of a wizened old woman. Sometimes Hags are described as [[nightmare]] [[spirit]]s. Hags have appeared in all colors, save [[red]]. | ||
The first card to bear the type was <c>Brine Hag</c> in ''[[Legends]]''. | The first card to bear the type was <c>Brine Hag</c> in ''[[Legends]]''. | ||
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===Shadowmoor=== | ===Shadowmoor=== | ||
Hags | ====Swamp Hags==== | ||
Shadowmoor legends said that swamp hags were previously goddesses who had watched over the woodland marshes.<ref name="EvenGuide"/> Once they fell from grace, they were twisted and transformed into grotesque huntresses who stalk swamps and forests for prey.<ref name="Concepting/> | |||
====Gwyllions==== | |||
Gwyllions, on the other hand, were 3-foot-tall [[witch]]-like creatures who were otherwise quite civilized.<ref name="Concepting">{{DailyRef|feature/concepting-eventide-part-2-2008-07-30|Concepting ''Eventide'', Part 2|[[Doug Beyer]]|July 30, 2008}}</ref> Gwyllions preyed on travelers who would dare cross through the rotting farmlands and bogs they call their home.<ref name="EvenGuide">(2008). ''[https://archive.org/details/eventide-players-guide-magic-the-gathering-2008 Eventide Player's Guide].'' [[Wizards of the Coast]].</ref> | |||
===Theros=== | ===Theros=== | ||
On the plane of [[Theros (plane)|Theros]], hags are leathery-faced crones with powerful magical abilities. Many hags carry a single eyeball between their lips as their only source of vision. Hags can often be found in [[The Underworld]]. A coven of hags who share a single, sentient tongue | On the plane of [[Theros (plane)|Theros]], hags are leathery-faced crones with powerful magical abilities. Many hags carry a single eyeball between their lips as their only source of vision. Hags can often be found in [[The Underworld]]. A coven of hags who share a single, sentient tongue has also made their home on Cronemouth Cove, a tiny island on the Dakra Isles.<ref>Wizards RPG Team (2020), ''[[D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros]]'', [[Wizards of the Coast]]</ref> | ||
The Fates of Theros were believed to be hag sisters who watched over and controlled the destinies of all living creatures on the plane. Even the [[God]]s were controlled by the Fates.<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/emonberry-red-2014-02-05|Emonberry Red| | The Fates of Theros were believed to be hag sisters who watched over and controlled the destinies of all living creatures on the plane. Even the [[God]]s were controlled by the Fates.<ref name="Emonberry Red">{{DailyRef|magic-story/emonberry-red-2014-02-05|Emonberry Red|Clayton Kroh|February 05, 2014}}</ref> The Fates were represented by <c>Fate Unraveler</c> and <c>Triad of Fates</c>, though the latter are designated as Human. | ||
A female creature resembling a hag was also seen in the company of a [[gorgon]] as they fought [[Dack Fayden]]. While simply referred to as a "Sea Witch," this woman had powerful water magic and was able to summon a giant [[kraken]] to attack the planeswalker.<ref>[[Magic: The Gathering - Theros]] Issue #2</ref> | A female creature resembling a hag was also seen in the company of a [[gorgon]] as they fought [[Dack Fayden]]. While simply referred to as a "Sea Witch," this woman had powerful water magic and was able to summon a giant [[kraken]] to attack the planeswalker.<ref>[[Magic: The Gathering - Theros]] Issue #2</ref> | ||
==Notable Hags== | ==Notable Hags== | ||
*Mowagh {{-}} | ;[[Shadowmoor]] | ||
*Adrasteia {{-}} | *'''Mowagh''' {{-}} A gwyllion from [[Shadowmoor]] mentioned throughout several [[flavor text]]s. | ||
;[[Theros (plane)|Theros]] | |||
*'''[[Adrasteia]]''' | |||
*'''Stolsluko''' {{-}} A wolf-toothed hag that lives in a cave near the Tartyx River. | |||
;[[Dungeons & Dragons]] | |||
*[https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Hourglass_Coven Hourglass Coven] (<c>The Hourglass Coven</c>) | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Stalker_Hag.jpg|Shadowmoor swamp hag | |||
File:Wizkids Theros miniature 09.jpg|Theros miniature | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Gwyllions are the | *Shadowmoor's Gwyllions are based on [[Wikipedia:Gwyllion|the creatures of the same name from Welsh folklore]].<ref name="Concepting"/> | ||
** "Gwyllion" is | **"Gwyllion" is the plural in Welsh, and an individual would be called a gwyll. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{Creature types|Races}} | {{Creature types|Races|Hags}} | ||
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Hag is a creature type used for cards that depict a kind of malevolent, female, faerie-like being, bearing the appearance of a wizened old woman. Sometimes Hags are described as nightmare spirits. Hags have appeared in all colors, save red.
The first card to bear the type was Brine Hag in Legends.
Storyline
Dominaria
Hags are found primarily near bodies of water and in the Scarwood of Terisiare (Scarwood Hag).
Shadowmoor
Swamp Hags
Shadowmoor legends said that swamp hags were previously goddesses who had watched over the woodland marshes.[1] Once they fell from grace, they were twisted and transformed into grotesque huntresses who stalk swamps and forests for prey.[2]
Gwyllions
Gwyllions, on the other hand, were 3-foot-tall witch-like creatures who were otherwise quite civilized.[2] Gwyllions preyed on travelers who would dare cross through the rotting farmlands and bogs they call their home.[1]
Theros
On the plane of Theros, hags are leathery-faced crones with powerful magical abilities. Many hags carry a single eyeball between their lips as their only source of vision. Hags can often be found in The Underworld. A coven of hags who share a single, sentient tongue has also made their home on Cronemouth Cove, a tiny island on the Dakra Isles.[3]
The Fates of Theros were believed to be hag sisters who watched over and controlled the destinies of all living creatures on the plane. Even the Gods were controlled by the Fates.[4] The Fates were represented by Fate Unraveler and Triad of Fates, though the latter are designated as Human.
A female creature resembling a hag was also seen in the company of a gorgon as they fought Dack Fayden. While simply referred to as a "Sea Witch," this woman had powerful water magic and was able to summon a giant kraken to attack the planeswalker.[5]
Notable Hags
- Mowagh — A gwyllion from Shadowmoor mentioned throughout several flavor texts.
- Adrasteia
- Stolsluko — A wolf-toothed hag that lives in a cave near the Tartyx River.
Gallery
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Shadowmoor swamp hag
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Theros miniature
Trivia
- Shadowmoor's Gwyllions are based on the creatures of the same name from Welsh folklore.[2]
- "Gwyllion" is the plural in Welsh, and an individual would be called a gwyll.
References
- ↑ a b (2008). Eventide Player's Guide. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b c Doug Beyer (July 30, 2008). "Concepting Eventide, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Wizards RPG Team (2020), D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros, Wizards of the Coast
- ↑ Clayton Kroh (February 05, 2014). "Emonberry Red". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Magic: The Gathering - Theros Issue #2
