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Though raised to be a [[warrior]], Nikya soon discovered her natural gifts with magic, which allows her to summon enormous constricting vines from the ancient layers of Ravnica's crust. She considers herself to be the last of the true Gruul druids. At the heart of her beliefs in the "Old Ways" is the expectation of a coming apocalypse, the "[[End-Raze]]".<ref name="Ravnica art book">[[James Wyatt]] (January 2019). "''[[The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Ravnica]]''". [[Wizards of the Coast]].</ref> In a glorious onslaught, every brick of Ravnica's soaring skylines will tumble to rubble, and the world will return to a state of nature. The bringer of the end times is [[Ilharg]], the Raze-Boar. | Though raised to be a [[warrior]], Nikya soon discovered her natural gifts with magic, which allows her to summon enormous constricting vines from the ancient layers of Ravnica's crust. She considers herself to be the last of the true Gruul druids. At the heart of her beliefs in the "Old Ways" is the expectation of a coming apocalypse, the "[[End-Raze]]".<ref name="Ravnica art book">[[James Wyatt]] (January 2019). "''[[The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Ravnica]]''". [[Wizards of the Coast]].</ref> In a glorious onslaught, every brick of Ravnica's soaring skylines will tumble to rubble, and the world will return to a state of nature. The bringer of the end times is [[Ilharg]], the Raze-Boar. | ||
==History== | |||
Nikya had learned that a Gruul infant had been taken into the [[Selesnya]]n vernadi in the [[Rubblebelt]], run by the [[druid]] [[Cecilee]] and her healers. Because the vernadi had been working as a healing center for injured Gruul warriors and was in good standing with the Zhur-Taa, Nikya decided to diplomatically ask for the Gruul child back, rather than attack the vernadi outright. Cecilee refused to give up the infant, | Nikya had learned that a Gruul infant had been taken into the [[Selesnya]]n vernadi in the [[Rubblebelt]], run by the [[druid]] [[Cecilee]] and her healers. Because the vernadi had been working as a healing center for injured Gruul warriors and was in good standing with the Zhur-Taa, Nikya decided to diplomatically ask for the Gruul child back, rather than attack the vernadi outright. Cecilee refused to give up the infant, whom she had adopted as her own, and named Zi after her brother [[Ruzi]]. Nikya took great offense to this, and the ties that had been growing between Gruul and Selesnya were severed. Nikya withdrew her warriors from the vernadi and broke off all contact with the Selesnyans.<ref>{{ArticleArchive|serious-fun/praise-worldsoul-part-3-2012-10-10|In Praise of the Worldsoul, Part 3}}</ref> | ||
A [[Rakdos]] war party led by [[Massacre Girl]] discovered Cecilee's vernadi | A [[Rakdos]] war party led by [[Massacre Girl]] discovered Cecilee's vernadi and took the opportunity of the withdrawal of the Gruul to attack it. The Rakdos slaughtered all of Cecilee's healers and warriors, and Massacre Girl cut the druid's throat herself. The infant Zi was left undiscovered, however, his cradle was tucked under a table behind some crates. The child's adopted uncle Ruzi discovered the boy and bitterly disowned his Selesnyan affiliation. Swearing revenge upon all three involved guilds, he approached Nikya and informed her that the Rakdos had killed everyone in the vernadi, lying to her that the deaths included the innocent Gruul child. | ||
Enraged, Nikya declared war upon the Rakdos raiding party, and she | Enraged, Nikya declared war upon the Rakdos raiding party, and she recruited many strong Zhur-Taa warriors to do battle with Massacre Girl's troops. When battle ensued, Massacre Girl brought her full force to bear, including that of a Rakdos bloodwitch and a score of [[demon]]s. All seemed lost for Nikya's forces until the Gruul [[shaman]] [[Kal]] unleashed a learned [[Izzet]] rebounding fire spell that blasted through the Rakdos, killing almost all their number, although Massacre Girl herself escaped. Having won the brief war on the Rakdos, Nikya herself claimed the head of the bloodwitch as a trophy. <ref>{{WebRef|url=https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/gruul-ingenuity-2012-12-21|title=Gruul Ingenuity}}</ref> | ||
During the [[New Phyrexia's Invasion of the Multiverse|Phyrexian invasion]], Nikya was instrumental in bottlenecking the [[Golgari Swarm]] from the surface of Ravnica with her constricting vine magic.<ref name="Guide to MKM">{{DailyRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-to-murders-at-karlov-manor|Planeswalker's Guide to ''Murders at Karlov Manor''|[[Emily Teng]]|February 1, 2024}}</ref> | ===Phyrexian Invasion=== | ||
For this, she has become the only real potential challenge to [[Borborygmos]]'s power as [[guildmaster]] of the Gruul. | During the [[New Phyrexia's Invasion of the Multiverse|Phyrexian invasion]], Nikya was instrumental in bottlenecking the [[Golgari Swarm]] from the surface of Ravnica with her constricting vine magic.<ref name="Guide to MKM">{{DailyRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-to-murders-at-karlov-manor|Planeswalker's Guide to ''Murders at Karlov Manor''|[[Emily Teng]]|February 1, 2024}}</ref> For this, she has become the only real potential challenge to [[Borborygmos]]'s power as [[guildmaster]] of the Gruul. | ||
==Story appearances== | ==Story appearances== | ||
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| {{ArticleArchive|serious-fun/praise-worldsoul-part-3-2012-10-10|In Praise of the Worldsoul, Part 3}} || [[Jenna Helland]] || 2012-10-10 || ''[[Return to Ravnica]]'' || [[Ravnica]] || [[Ruzi|Ruzi and Kuma]], Zi, [[Massacre Girl]], Nikya | | {{ArticleArchive|serious-fun/praise-worldsoul-part-3-2012-10-10|In Praise of the Worldsoul, Part 3}} || [[Jenna Helland]] || 2012-10-10 || ''[[Return to Ravnica]]'' || [[Ravnica]] || [[Ruzi|Ruzi and Kuma]], Zi, [[Massacre Girl]], Nikya | ||
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| {{ArticleArchive|feature/gruul-ingenuity-2012-12-21|Gruul Ingenuity}} || [[Adam Lee]] || 2013-01-02 || ''[[Gatecrash]]'' || [[Ravnica]] || [[Kal]], Durri, Nikya, Janik, [[Massacre Girl]] | | {{ArticleArchive|feature/gruul-ingenuity-2012-12-21|Gruul Ingenuity}} || [[Adam Lee]] || 2013-01-02 || ''[[Gatecrash]]'' || [[Ravnica]] || [[Kal]], [[Durri]], Nikya, [[Janik]], [[Massacre Girl]] | ||
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Nikya is a powerful Centaur Druid, and leader of the Gruul Zhur-Taa Clan on Ravnica, one of the Gruul tribes who worships the ancient gods of old Ravnica.[1]
Description
She has the well-muscled physique of a youthful fighter but the battle scars of a veteran. Age lines branch from the corner of her eyes, which seem wiser than many of the elder dryads of Vitu-Ghazi.
Though raised to be a warrior, Nikya soon discovered her natural gifts with magic, which allows her to summon enormous constricting vines from the ancient layers of Ravnica's crust. She considers herself to be the last of the true Gruul druids. At the heart of her beliefs in the "Old Ways" is the expectation of a coming apocalypse, the "End-Raze".[2] In a glorious onslaught, every brick of Ravnica's soaring skylines will tumble to rubble, and the world will return to a state of nature. The bringer of the end times is Ilharg, the Raze-Boar.
History
Nikya had learned that a Gruul infant had been taken into the Selesnyan vernadi in the Rubblebelt, run by the druid Cecilee and her healers. Because the vernadi had been working as a healing center for injured Gruul warriors and was in good standing with the Zhur-Taa, Nikya decided to diplomatically ask for the Gruul child back, rather than attack the vernadi outright. Cecilee refused to give up the infant, whom she had adopted as her own, and named Zi after her brother Ruzi. Nikya took great offense to this, and the ties that had been growing between Gruul and Selesnya were severed. Nikya withdrew her warriors from the vernadi and broke off all contact with the Selesnyans.[3]
A Rakdos war party led by Massacre Girl discovered Cecilee's vernadi and took the opportunity of the withdrawal of the Gruul to attack it. The Rakdos slaughtered all of Cecilee's healers and warriors, and Massacre Girl cut the druid's throat herself. The infant Zi was left undiscovered, however, his cradle was tucked under a table behind some crates. The child's adopted uncle Ruzi discovered the boy and bitterly disowned his Selesnyan affiliation. Swearing revenge upon all three involved guilds, he approached Nikya and informed her that the Rakdos had killed everyone in the vernadi, lying to her that the deaths included the innocent Gruul child.
Enraged, Nikya declared war upon the Rakdos raiding party, and she recruited many strong Zhur-Taa warriors to do battle with Massacre Girl's troops. When battle ensued, Massacre Girl brought her full force to bear, including that of a Rakdos bloodwitch and a score of demons. All seemed lost for Nikya's forces until the Gruul shaman Kal unleashed a learned Izzet rebounding fire spell that blasted through the Rakdos, killing almost all their number, although Massacre Girl herself escaped. Having won the brief war on the Rakdos, Nikya herself claimed the head of the bloodwitch as a trophy. [4]
Phyrexian Invasion
During the Phyrexian invasion, Nikya was instrumental in bottlenecking the Golgari Swarm from the surface of Ravnica with her constricting vine magic.[5] For this, she has become the only real potential challenge to Borborygmos's power as guildmaster of the Gruul.
Story appearances
| Title | Author | Publishing date | Set | Setting (plane) | Featuring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Praise of the Worldsoul, Part 3 | Jenna Helland | 2012-10-10 | Return to Ravnica | Ravnica | Ruzi and Kuma, Zi, Massacre Girl, Nikya |
| Gruul Ingenuity | Adam Lee | 2013-01-02 | Gatecrash | Ravnica | Kal, Durri, Nikya, Janik, Massacre Girl |
In-game references
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References
- ↑ James Wyatt and Jeremy Crawford (November 2018). "D&D Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica", Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ James Wyatt (January 2019). "The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Ravnica". Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ In Praise of the Worldsoul, Part 3
- ↑ Gruul Ingenuity
- ↑ Emily Teng (February 1, 2024). "Planeswalker's Guide to Murders at Karlov Manor". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
