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'''Kolaghan''' (/koʊlʌɡɑːn/ ''KOH-luh-gahn'')<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://wizardsmagic.tumblr.com/post/115141029996/heres-a-pronunciation-guide-for-some-of-the-names|title=Here's a pronunciation guide for some of the names that were requested earlier today.|March 31, 2015}}</ref> is one of the five [[elder]] [[dragon]]s of [[Tarkir]].<ref>{{DailyRef|uncharted-realms/khanfall-2015-02-18|Khanfall|[[Kelly Digges]]|February 18, 2015}}</ref> She is titanic, covered in spines, features four feathered wings, and is able to breathe lightning. Feral and brutal, she enjoys the hunt and the kill more than the resulting meal<ref>{{DailyRef|uncharted-realms/planeswalkers-guide-dragons-tarkir-part-2-2015-03-18|Planeswalker's Guide to Dragons of Tarkir, Part 2|[[The Magic Creative Team]]|March 18, 2015}}</ref>. Unlike the other dragons, Kolaghan does not appear to speak draconic, only communicating in lightning flashes and violence.
'''Kolaghan''' is one of the five [[elder]] [[dragon]]s of [[Tarkir]].<ref>{{DailyRef|uncharted-realms/khanfall-2015-02-18|Khanfall|[[Kelly Digges]]|February 18, 2015}}</ref> She is titanic, covered in spines, features four feathered wings, and is able to breathe lightning. Feral and brutal, she enjoys the hunt and the kill more than the resulting meal.<ref>{{DailyRef|uncharted-realms/planeswalkers-guide-dragons-tarkir-part-2-2015-03-18|Planeswalker's Guide to Dragons of Tarkir, Part 2|[[The Magic Creative Team]]|March 18, 2015}}</ref> Unlike other dragons, Kolaghan does not appear to speak draconic, only communicating in lightning flashes and violence.


==Kolaghan's Brood==
==Kolaghan's Brood==
Kolaghan and her brood emerged from [[Ugin]]'s dragon tempests armed with lightning breath and unmatched speed. They were drawn to Tarkir's arid hills and steppes.  
Kolaghan and her brood emerged from [[Ugin]]'s dragon tempests armed with lightning breath and unmatched speed. They were drawn to Tarkir's arid hills and steppes. Like their progenitor, Kolaghan's brood breathe lightning.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://dougbeyermtg.tumblr.com/post/112107755349/i-have-been-wondering-this-for-awhile-now-but-what|title=Breath weapon rundown|February 25, 2015}}</ref>


===Original timeline===
===Original timeline===
Kolaghan and her brood were revered by the [[Mardu Horde]] for their speed. However, after Ugin's death they lost the battle against the [[clans]] of Tarkir. No new brood was created and all died. Kolaghan never reached [[elder]] status and her skull was used as the throne of the Mardu khan.<ref>{{DailyRef|uncharted-realms/tarkir-dragons-2015-02-25|A Tarkir of Dragons|[[Kimberly J. Kreines]]|February 25, 2015}}</ref>
Kolaghan and her brood were revered by the [[Mardu Horde]] for their speed. However, after Ugin's death, they lost the battle against the [[clans]] of Tarkir. No new brood was created and all died. Kolaghan never reached [[elder]] status, instead smashing against the cliff at Wingthrone, and her skull was used as the throne of the Mardu khan.<ref>{{DailyRef|uncharted-realms/tarkir-dragons-2015-02-25|A Tarkir of Dragons|[[Kimberly J. Kreines]]|February 25, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|planeswalkers-guide-khans-tarkir-part-2-2014-09-10|Planeswalker's Guide to Khans of Tarkir, Part 2|[[Magic Creative Team]]|September 10, 2014}}</ref>


===Alternate timeline===
===Alternate timeline===
After Ugin was saved by [[Sarkhan Vol]], the brood thrived. The brood uniquely did not seek to tyranically dominate their subjects, instead preferring simply to fly freely across the plains, striking down enemies and moving on. Even then, Kolaghan participated in the ban on the words "khan" and the names of the old clans.
After Ugin was saved by [[Sarkhan Vol]], the brood thrived. The brood uniquely did not seek to tyrannically dominate their subjects, instead preferring simply to fly freely across the plains, striking down enemies and moving on. Even then, Kolaghan participated in the ban on the words "khan" and the names of the old clans.


====Clan Kolaghan====
====Clan Kolaghan====
The dragonlord became a fearsome leader, using violence, cruelty, and her trademark unpredictability to keep the clan in line. Under her reign the Mardu name was forgotten, and the group became known as clan Kolaghan. Since the dragonlord rarely takes interest in the clan except to express her dominance, the Kolaghan follow other dragons from her brood that are born from the storms. The reckless Kolaghan take what they want when they want it, including power and dominance within the clan. The strongest dragons, the aggressive Warkites, are huge, strong, and battle-scarred. Non-dragon members of the clan are known to suffer from a powerful bloodlust called "the Crave".  Cannibalism is not unusual, and the Blood-Chin orcs and humans seek out [[humanoid]] flesh. The Foul-Tongue Shamans of the Kolaghan use dark magic by perverting the Draconic language of Ugin into something sinister.  
The dragonlord became a fearsome leader, using violence, cruelty, and her trademark unpredictability to keep the clan in line. Under her reign, the Mardu name was forgotten, and the group became known as clan Kolaghan. Since the dragonlord rarely takes interest in the clan except to express her dominance, the Kolaghan follow other dragons from her brood that are born from the storms. The reckless Kolaghan take what they want when they want it, including power and dominance within the clan. The strongest dragons, the aggressive Warkites, are huge, strong, and battle-scarred. Non-dragon members of the clan are known to suffer from a powerful bloodlust called "the Crave".  Cannibalism is not unusual, and the Blood-Chin orcs and humans seek out [[humanoid]] flesh. The Foul-Tongue Shamans of the Kolaghan use dark magic by perverting the Draconic language of Ugin into something sinister.
 
Unlike the Mardu, the Kolaghan follow no code of honor. Their ambitions are to raze the other Clans down and bring ruin wherever they go. The Kolaghan pine for freedom, from civilization, from limits, from any form of honor or law.


Unlike the Mardu, the Kolaghan follow no code of honor. Their ambitions are to raze the other Clans down and bring ruin wherever they go. The Kolaghan pine for freedom, from civilization, from limits, from any form of honor or law.  
==Story appearances==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Title !! Author !! Publishing date !! Set !! Setting (plane) !! Featuring
|-
| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/truth-names-2015-01-28|The Truth of Names}} || [[James Wyatt]] || 2015-01-28 || ''[[Fate Reforged]]'' || [[Tarkir]] || [[Alesha]], Kolaghan, [[Jagun Wingmate]], Gedruk Wingbreaker, Headsmasher, Skullcleaver, Fangbreaker, Cliffleaper, Barzeel, Tailrider, Turuk, Vallash, Kuru Vashar, Magran Backbreaker, Jalasha Impaler
|-
| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/khanfall-2015-02-18|Khanfall}} || [[Kelly Digges]] || 2015-02-18 || ''[[Fate Reforged]]'' || [[Tarkir]] || [[Shu Yun]], Quan, [[Alesha]], [[Reyhan]], [[Daghatar]], [[Yasova Dragonclaw]], [[Tasigur]], [[Ugin]], [[Sarkhan Vol]], [[Silumgar]], [[Ojutai]], [[Ikra Shidiqi]], Beril, [[Jagun Wingmate]], Doshiyn Eye-Piercer, Kolaghan, Anchin, [[Atarka]], Yeran
|-
| {{ArticleArchive|uncharted-realms/tarkir-dragons-2015-02-25|A Tarkir of Dragons}} || [[Kimberly J. Kreines]] || 2015-02-25 || ''[[Dragons of Tarkir]]'' || [[Tarkir]] || [[Sarkhan Vol]], [[Taigam]], [[Zurgo]], [[Vial Smasher]], Kolaghan
|}


==In-game references==
==In-game references==
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*<c>Channel Harm</c>
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Kolaghan
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Kolaghan (/koʊlʌɡɑːn/ KOH-luh-gahn)[1] is one of the five elder dragons of Tarkir.[2] She is titanic, covered in spines, features four feathered wings, and is able to breathe lightning. Feral and brutal, she enjoys the hunt and the kill more than the resulting meal[3]. Unlike the other dragons, Kolaghan does not appear to speak draconic, only communicating in lightning flashes and violence.

Kolaghan's Brood

Kolaghan and her brood emerged from Ugin's dragon tempests armed with lightning breath and unmatched speed. They were drawn to Tarkir's arid hills and steppes. Like their progenitor, Kolaghan's brood breathe lightning.[4]

Original timeline

Kolaghan and her brood were revered by the Mardu Horde for their speed. However, after Ugin's death, they lost the battle against the clans of Tarkir. No new brood was created and all died. Kolaghan never reached elder status, instead smashing against the cliff at Wingthrone, and her skull was used as the throne of the Mardu khan.[5][6]

Alternate timeline

After Ugin was saved by Sarkhan Vol, the brood thrived. The brood uniquely did not seek to tyrannically dominate their subjects, instead preferring simply to fly freely across the plains, striking down enemies and moving on. Even then, Kolaghan participated in the ban on the words "khan" and the names of the old clans.

Clan Kolaghan

The dragonlord became a fearsome leader, using violence, cruelty, and her trademark unpredictability to keep the clan in line. Under her reign, the Mardu name was forgotten, and the group became known as clan Kolaghan. Since the dragonlord rarely takes interest in the clan except to express her dominance, the Kolaghan follow other dragons from her brood that are born from the storms. The reckless Kolaghan take what they want when they want it, including power and dominance within the clan. The strongest dragons, the aggressive Warkites, are huge, strong, and battle-scarred. Non-dragon members of the clan are known to suffer from a powerful bloodlust called "the Crave". Cannibalism is not unusual, and the Blood-Chin orcs and humans seek out humanoid flesh. The Foul-Tongue Shamans of the Kolaghan use dark magic by perverting the Draconic language of Ugin into something sinister.

Unlike the Mardu, the Kolaghan follow no code of honor. Their ambitions are to raze the other Clans down and bring ruin wherever they go. The Kolaghan pine for freedom, from civilization, from limits, from any form of honor or law.

Story appearances

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
The Truth of Names James Wyatt 2015-01-28 Fate Reforged Tarkir Alesha, Kolaghan, Jagun Wingmate, Gedruk Wingbreaker, Headsmasher, Skullcleaver, Fangbreaker, Cliffleaper, Barzeel, Tailrider, Turuk, Vallash, Kuru Vashar, Magran Backbreaker, Jalasha Impaler
Khanfall Kelly Digges 2015-02-18 Fate Reforged Tarkir Shu Yun, Quan, Alesha, Reyhan, Daghatar, Yasova Dragonclaw, Tasigur, Ugin, Sarkhan Vol, Silumgar, Ojutai, Ikra Shidiqi, Beril, Jagun Wingmate, Doshiyn Eye-Piercer, Kolaghan, Anchin, Atarka, Yeran
A Tarkir of Dragons Kimberly J. Kreines 2015-02-25 Dragons of Tarkir Tarkir Sarkhan Vol, Taigam, Zurgo, Vial Smasher, Kolaghan

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References

  1. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (March 31, 2015). "Here's a pronunciation guide for some of the names that were requested earlier today.". The Official Magic: The Gathering Tumblr. Tumblr.
  2. ↑ Kelly Digges (February 18, 2015). "Khanfall". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ The Magic Creative Team (March 18, 2015). "Planeswalker's Guide to Dragons of Tarkir, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. ↑ Doug Beyer (February 25, 2015). "Breath weapon rundown". A Voice for Vorthos. Tumblr.
  5. ↑ Kimberly J. Kreines (February 25, 2015). "A Tarkir of Dragons". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  6. ↑ Magic Creative Team (September 10, 2014). "Planeswalker's Guide to Khans of Tarkir, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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