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'''Warlock''' is a [[creature class]] introduced in ''[[Throne of Eldraine]]''.<ref name="But">{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/187520429823/i-get-that-warlock-is-the-new-subtype-and-i-love|title=I get that warlock is the new subtype|September 5, 2019}}</ref> At the same time, <c>Dread Warlock</c> of ''[[Magic 2010]]'' received the type retroactively.<ref>{{DailyRef|news/oracle-changes-2019-09-27|''Throne of Eldraine'' Oracle Changes|[[Eli Shiffrin]]|September 27, 2019}}</ref>
'''Warlock''' is a [[creature class]] introduced in ''[[Throne of Eldraine]]''.<ref name="But">{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/187520429823/i-get-that-warlock-is-the-new-subtype-and-i-love|title=I get that warlock is the new subtype|September 5, 2019}}</ref> It is used for cards that depict practitioners of witchcraft.


==Description==
==Description==
With the introduction of Warlock, all colors have a primary [[spellcaster]], with Warlock being primary [[Black]].<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/187535331893/is-cleric-considered-a-spellcaster-type-are|title=Is Cleric considered a "spellcaster" type?|September 6, 2019}}</ref><ref name="Odds 2">{{DailyRef|making-magic/more-odds-ends-throne-eldraine-2019-10-21|More Odds & Ends: ''Throne of Eldraine''|[[Mark Rosewater]]|October 21, 2019}}</ref> Warlocks could be [[secondary]] be [[Blue]] or [[Red]],<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/635727988679491584/warlocks-are-primary-in-black-would-secondary-be|title=Warlocks are primary in black. Would secondary be Red?|November 24, 2020}}</ref> but ''[[Arcavios]]'' had many part-[[white]] warlocks and ''[[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]]'' had mono-[[green]] and even mono-[[white]] ones.
With the introduction of Warlock, all colors have a primary [[spellcaster]] type, with Warlock being primary in [[black]].<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/187535331893/is-cleric-considered-a-spellcaster-type-are|title=Is Cleric considered a "spellcaster" type?|September 6, 2019}}</ref><ref name="Odds 2">{{DailyRef|making-magic/more-odds-ends-throne-eldraine-2019-10-21|More Odds & Ends: ''Throne of Eldraine''|[[Mark Rosewater]]|October 21, 2019}}</ref> Warlocks could be [[secondary]] in [[blue]] or [[red]],<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/635727988679491584/warlocks-are-primary-in-black-would-secondary-be|title=Warlocks are primary in black. Would secondary be Red?|November 24, 2020}}</ref> but ''[[Arcavios]]'' had many part-[[white]] warlocks and ''[[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]]'' had mono-[[green]] and even mono-[[white]] ones.


A Warlock gains their spellcasting power by making a deal with a [[demon]] or another dark being.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/187535436568/i-dont-know-if-this-is-the-distinction-in-mtg|title=in DnD a wizard is a learned spellcaster, where a warlock makes some sort of deal for power.|September 6, 2019}}</ref>
A Warlock gains their spellcasting power by making a deal with a [[demon]] or another dark being.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/187535436568/i-dont-know-if-this-is-the-distinction-in-mtg|title=in DnD a wizard is a learned spellcaster, where a warlock makes some sort of deal for power.|September 6, 2019}}</ref>


The term Warlock is gender neutral.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/187532146948/still-confused-as-to-how-warlock-won-out-over|title=Still confused as to how warlock won out over witch.|September 6, 2019}}</ref> It is therefore now the preferred creature class for [[witch]]es and [[hag]]s.<ref name="But"/><ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/187492200148/im-confused-so-this-means-we-can-say-for-certain|title=Why was Warlock chosen over Witch?|September 4, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/187532300478/i-know-they-are-not-the-same-thing-technically|title=Does the Warlock type preclude the use of the Hag type?|September 6, 2019}}</ref>
The term Warlock is gender neutral.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/187532146948/still-confused-as-to-how-warlock-won-out-over|title=Still confused as to how warlock won out over witch.|September 6, 2019}}</ref> It is therefore now the preferred creature class for [[witch]]es and [[hag]]s.<ref name="But"/><ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/187492200148/im-confused-so-this-means-we-can-say-for-certain|title=Why was Warlock chosen over Witch?|September 4, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/187532300478/i-know-they-are-not-the-same-thing-technically|title=Does the Warlock type preclude the use of the Hag type?|September 6, 2019}}</ref>
===History===
At the same time of its introduction in ''Throne of Eldraine'', <c>Dread Warlock</c> of ''[[Magic 2010]]'' received the type retroactively.<ref>{{DailyRef|news/oracle-changes-2019-09-27|''Throne of Eldraine'' Oracle Changes|[[Eli Shiffrin]]|September 27, 2019}}</ref>
For ''[[Outlaws of Thunder Junction]]'' Warlocks were [[Batching|batched]] as [[outlaw]]s.<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/outlaws-of-the-land-part-1|Outlaw of the Land, Part 1|[[Mark Rosewater]]|March 26, 2024}}</ref>


==Storyline==
==Storyline==
===Arcavios===
===Arcavios===
On [[Arcavios]], a significant portion of [[Witherbloom]] and [[Silverquill]]'s alumni are warlocks. Although their magical techniques are ruthless, they are still typically advised against making [[Demon|demonic]] pacts.  
On [[Arcavios]], a significant portion of [[Witherbloom]] and [[Silverquill]]'s alumni are warlocks. Although their magical techniques are ruthless, they are typically advised against making [[Demon|demonic]] pacts.  


In addition, the [[Oriq]], a group of mages who study forbidden war magic, are almost exclusively warlocks as well.
In addition, the [[Oriq]], a group of mages who study forbidden war magic, are almost exclusively warlocks as well.


===Eldraine===
===Eldraine===
[[Eldraine]] witches are humans who chose to live in the wilds, so far removed from humanity that they might as well be fair folk. They are usually cruel but can sometimes be seen as a ruthless force for justice.<ref>https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/planeswalkers-guide-eldraine-2019-10-31</ref>
[[Eldraine]] Witches are humans who chose to live in the wilds, so far removed from humanity that they might as well be fair folk. They are usually cruel but can sometimes be seen as a ruthless force for justice.<ref name="Guide to Eldraine">{{DailyRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-eldraine-2019-10-31|Planeswalker's Guide to Eldraine|[[Chris Mooney]]|October 31, 2019}}</ref> Most crave power by any means and aren't above cheating, sacrificing, or allying with whatever they believe will get them closer to that power.<ref name="D&D Eldraine">[[James Wyatt]] et al. (2023). "''[[D&D Monstrous Compendium: Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures]]''". [[Wizards of the Coast]].</ref> Much of their magic is performed with cauldrons and delivered as a poison or potion. The most aggressive witch spells take the form of shattering mirrors.
 
Various creatures serve Eldraine's witches.<ref name="D&D Eldraine"/> In Dunbarrow, it's not uncommon to see ravens and bats flitting through the canopy, or cats or otters scurrying through the undergrowth, to deliver messages to allies or rivals across the marsh. Some witches animate bundles of sticks and roots to do their errands, while others animate furniture, weapons, or other objects.
 
Eldraine's [[dragon]]s sometimes practice witchcraft, becoming known as witchkites.


===Innistrad===
===Innistrad===
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Dawnhart witches are mostly green and white-aligned warlocks that follow primordial, pagan traditions. After [[Avacyn]]'s death, they have taken to organizing large festivities, hoping to beat back the darkness and lengthen the days. Members of the coven seem to have made a pact with a god called Ghrin-Danu.<ref>https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/sisters-2021-09-10</ref>
Dawnhart witches are mostly green and white-aligned warlocks that follow primordial, pagan traditions. After [[Avacyn]]'s death, they have taken to organizing large festivities, hoping to beat back the darkness and lengthen the days. Members of the coven seem to have made a pact with a god called Ghrin-Danu.<ref>https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/sisters-2021-09-10</ref>


Some took to worship the Coiled One, being a threat to even other members of the coven.<ref>https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/sisters-2021-09-10</ref>
Some took to worshiping the Coiled One, becoming a threat to even other members of the coven.<ref>https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/sisters-2021-09-10</ref>


==Notable Warlocks==
==Notable Warlocks==
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
;Arcavios
;[[Arcavios]]
* [[Breena]]
*[[Breena]]
* [[Embrose Lu]]
*[[Embrose Lu]]
* [[Extus Narr]]
*[[Extus Narr]]
* [[Fain]]
*[[Fain]]
* [[Gyome]]
*[[Gyome]]
* [[Killian Lu]]
*[[Killian Lu]]
* [[Tivash]]
*[[Tavver]]
* [[Valentin]]
*[[Tivash]]
*[[Valentin]]


;Dominaria
;[[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]]
* [[Kaervek]]  
*[[Kaervek]]  
* [[Rivaz]]
*[[Rivaz]]


;Eldraine
;[[Eldraine]]
* <c>Alela, Artful Provocateur</c>
*[[Alela]]
* The biological mother of [[Rowan Kenrith|Rowan]] and [[Will Kenrith]].
*[[Agatha]]
*[[Eriette]]
*[[Hylda]]
*The biological mother of [[Rowan Kenrith|Rowan]] and [[Will Kenrith]].
*[[Totentanz]]


;Innistrad
;[[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]]
* [[Katilda]]
*[[Geralf Cecani]]
* [[Lynde]]
*[[Gisa Cecani]]
* [[Saryth]]
*[[Katilda]]
*[[Lynde]]
*[[Rutstein]]
*[[Saryth]]


;Kamigawa
;[[Kamigawa]]
* <c>Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm</c>
*[[Ashcoat]]


;Kylem
;[[Kylem]]
* [[Kels]]
*[[Kels]]


;Non-canon
;[[New Phyrexia (plane)|New Phyrexia]]
* <c>Baba Lysaga, Night Witch</c>
*[[List of secondary characters/Mirrodin-New Phyrexia|Gyox]]
* <c>Farideh, Devil's Chosen</c>
 
* <c>The Hourglass Coven</c>
;Unknown plane
* <c>Prosper, Tome-Bound</c>
*[[Eris]]
* <c>Shessra, Death's Whisper</c>
*[[Obeka]]
* <c>Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker</c>
*[[Vihaan]]
* Wyll
 
;[[Dungeons & Dragons]]
*<c title="Baba Lysaga">Baba Lysaga, Night Witch</c>
*<c title="Farideh">Farideh, Devil's Chosen</c>
*<c title="Hourglass Coven">The Hourglass Coven</c>
*<c title="Prosper">Prosper, Tome-Bound</c>
*<c title="Shessra">Shessra, Death's Whisper</c>
*<c title="Sivriss">Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker</c>
*<c title="Wyll">Wyll, Blade of Frontiers</c>
}}
}}
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:WitchConcept.png|Eldraine Witch concept.
</gallery>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 04:22, 28 June 2024

Warlock
Creature Type
(Subtype for creature/kindred cards)
Statistics
115 cards
{W} 3.5% {U} 1.7% {B} 58.3% {R} 5.2% {G} 3.5% {W/U} 0.9% {B/R} 4.3% {R/G} 1.7% {G/W} 1.7% {W/B} 7.8% {U/R} 1.7% {B/G} 6.1% {R/W} 0.9% {M} 2.6%
as of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
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type:"Warlock"

Warlock is a creature class introduced in Throne of Eldraine.[1] It is used for cards that depict practitioners of witchcraft.

Description

With the introduction of Warlock, all colors have a primary spellcaster type, with Warlock being primary in black.[2][3] Warlocks could be secondary in blue or red,[4] but Arcavios had many part-white warlocks and Innistrad had mono-green and even mono-white ones.

A Warlock gains their spellcasting power by making a deal with a demon or another dark being.[5]

The term Warlock is gender neutral.[6] It is therefore now the preferred creature class for witches and hags.[1][7][8]

History

At the same time of its introduction in Throne of Eldraine, Dread Warlock of Magic 2010 received the type retroactively.[9]

For Outlaws of Thunder Junction Warlocks were batched as outlaws.[10]

Storyline

Arcavios

On Arcavios, a significant portion of Witherbloom and Silverquill's alumni are warlocks. Although their magical techniques are ruthless, they are typically advised against making demonic pacts.

In addition, the Oriq, a group of mages who study forbidden war magic, are almost exclusively warlocks as well.

Eldraine

Eldraine Witches are humans who chose to live in the wilds, so far removed from humanity that they might as well be fair folk. They are usually cruel but can sometimes be seen as a ruthless force for justice.[11] Most crave power by any means and aren't above cheating, sacrificing, or allying with whatever they believe will get them closer to that power.[12] Much of their magic is performed with cauldrons and delivered as a poison or potion. The most aggressive witch spells take the form of shattering mirrors.

Various creatures serve Eldraine's witches.[12] In Dunbarrow, it's not uncommon to see ravens and bats flitting through the canopy, or cats or otters scurrying through the undergrowth, to deliver messages to allies or rivals across the marsh. Some witches animate bundles of sticks and roots to do their errands, while others animate furniture, weapons, or other objects.

Eldraine's dragons sometimes practice witchcraft, becoming known as witchkites.

Innistrad

Normal Witches

Several black-aligned spell crafters are called witches (though some are shamans instead of warlocks). Some are necromancers, others make demonic pacts.

Dawnhart

Dawnhart witches are mostly green and white-aligned warlocks that follow primordial, pagan traditions. After Avacyn's death, they have taken to organizing large festivities, hoping to beat back the darkness and lengthen the days. Members of the coven seem to have made a pact with a god called Ghrin-Danu.[13]

Some took to worshiping the Coiled One, becoming a threat to even other members of the coven.[14]

Notable Warlocks

Arcavios
Dominaria
Eldraine
Innistrad
Kamigawa
Kylem
New Phyrexia
Unknown plane
Dungeons & Dragons

Gallery

  • Eldraine Witch concept.

    Eldraine Witch concept.

References

  1. ↑ a b Mark Rosewater (September 5, 2019). "I get that warlock is the new subtype". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  2. ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 6, 2019). "Is Cleric considered a "spellcaster" type?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  3. ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 21, 2019). "More Odds & Ends: Throne of Eldraine". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 24, 2020). "Warlocks are primary in black. Would secondary be Red?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  5. ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 6, 2019). "in DnD a wizard is a learned spellcaster, where a warlock makes some sort of deal for power.". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  6. ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 6, 2019). "Still confused as to how warlock won out over witch.". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  7. ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 4, 2019). "Why was Warlock chosen over Witch?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  8. ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 6, 2019). "Does the Warlock type preclude the use of the Hag type?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  9. ↑ Eli Shiffrin (September 27, 2019). "Throne of Eldraine Oracle Changes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  10. ↑ Mark Rosewater (March 26, 2024). "Outlaw of the Land, Part 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  11. ↑ Chris Mooney (October 31, 2019). "Planeswalker's Guide to Eldraine". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  12. ↑ a b James Wyatt et al. (2023). "D&D Monstrous Compendium: Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures". Wizards of the Coast.
  13. ↑ https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/sisters-2021-09-10
  14. ↑ https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/sisters-2021-09-10
 
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