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The '''Eternal | The '''Eternal Night''' is an event feared by the citizens of [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]]: a night that may never end.<ref>{{YouTubeRef|DPrq5jk5J04|Magic Showcase 2021 (live)|channel=Magic: The Gathering|date=August 24, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{YouTubeRef|fCqxB_WV_rE|Prepare for the Harvesttide Festival – Innistrad: Midnight Hunt|channel=[[Magic: The Gathering]]|date=September 2, 2021}}</ref> It is an unnatural darkness with a weird magical hoarfrost covering the world, and causing strange reflections in the sky.<ref>{{DailyRef|/feature/planeswalkers-guide-to-innistrad-midnight-hunt|Planeswalker's Guide to Innistrad: Midnight Hunt|[[Doug Beyer]] and [[Ari Zirulnik]]|September 9, 2021}}</ref><ref name="Witch Woods">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-1-witch-woods-2021-09-02|Episode 1: The Witch in the Woods|[[K. Arsenault Rivera]]|September 2, 2021}}</ref> | ||
==History== | |||
When [[Emrakul]] entered the [[Innistrad Moon]], the day/night balance of Innistrad was totally disturbed. With the sun rising later and setting sooner each day, and the days getting colder, the [[werewolves]] went mad and tried to take control of the plane. Crops started dwindling, the chill was bad for them, and they weren't getting enough light either. | |||
The citizens turned to the hope of the [[Harvesttide festival]] and a ritual with [[warlock]]s at the [[Celestus]] to restore the balance. After a battle with werewolves the witches tried to finish the ritual, but [[Olivia Voldaren]] suddenly appeared, interrupting the ritual and taking the [[Moonsilver Key]] with her.<ref name="Night Closes">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-5-night-closes-round-2021-09-29|Episode 5: Night Closes 'Round|[[K. Arsenault Rivera]]|September 29, 2021}}</ref><ref><c>Olivia's Midnight Ambush</c></ref> This left the ritual unfinished, and the Eternal Night a fact. | |||
During the Eternal Night, the [[Moon of Innistrad]] was kept in place by ancient magic.<ref name="Tithes">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-1-tithes-and-invitations-2021-10-28|Episode 1: Tithes and Invitations|[[K. Arsenault Rivera]]|October 28, 2021}}</ref> | |||
With [[Sorin Markov]]'s assistance, Arlinn and [[the Gatewatch]] managed to recover the Key. They hastened their return to the Celestus to complete the ritual. When the Moonsilver Key and the Sungold Lock were joined, a flash of light flooded the Celestus. It was warm as sunlight, and the Celestus roared to life, shaking off centuries of overgrowth. With each passing of the arms, the light increased in intensity. Eventually only a single column remained, running from the Celestus to the moon itself. When the light faded, already begun her descent. The balance between night and day was restored.<ref name="Death">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-5-till-death-do-us-part-2021-11-24|Episode 5: Till Death Do Us Part|[[K. Arsenault Rivera]]|November 24, 2021}}</ref> | |||
==In-game references== | |||
{{In-game | |||
|associated= | |||
*<c>Borrowed Time</c> | |||
*<c>Glorious Sunrise</c> | |||
*<c>Katilda's Rising Dawn</c> | |||
*<c>Light Up the Night</c> | |||
*<c>Rite of Harmony</c> | |||
*<c>Sunset Revelry</c> | |||
*<c>Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset</c> | |||
*<c>Unnatural Moonrise</c> | |||
*<c>Moonsilver Key</c> | |||
*<c>The Celestus</c> | |||
|referred= | |||
*<c>Adamant Will</c> | |||
*<c>Angelic Quartermaster</c> | |||
*<c>Candlelit Cavalry</c> | |||
*<c>Candlegrove Witch</c> | |||
*<c>Chilling Chronicle</c> | |||
*<c>Dawnhart Geist</c> | |||
*<c>Dawnhart Wardens</c> | |||
*<c>Daybreak Combatants</c> | |||
*<c>Dreadfeast Demon</c> | |||
*<c>Firmament Sage</c> | |||
*<c>Flame Channeler</c> | |||
*<c>Embodiment of Flame</c> | |||
*<c>Mysterious Tome</c> | |||
*<c>Parish-Blade Trainee</c> | |||
*<c>Ritual Guardian</c> | |||
*{{card|Splendid Reclamation|Innistrad: Crimson Vow|VOW}} | |||
*<c>Sungold Barrage</c> | |||
*<c>Unnatural Growth</c> | |||
}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 20:58, 26 March 2024
The Eternal Night is an event feared by the citizens of Innistrad: a night that may never end.[1][2] It is an unnatural darkness with a weird magical hoarfrost covering the world, and causing strange reflections in the sky.[3][4]
History
When Emrakul entered the Innistrad Moon, the day/night balance of Innistrad was totally disturbed. With the sun rising later and setting sooner each day, and the days getting colder, the werewolves went mad and tried to take control of the plane. Crops started dwindling, the chill was bad for them, and they weren't getting enough light either.
The citizens turned to the hope of the Harvesttide festival and a ritual with warlocks at the Celestus to restore the balance. After a battle with werewolves the witches tried to finish the ritual, but Olivia Voldaren suddenly appeared, interrupting the ritual and taking the Moonsilver Key with her.[5][6] This left the ritual unfinished, and the Eternal Night a fact.
During the Eternal Night, the Moon of Innistrad was kept in place by ancient magic.[7]
With Sorin Markov's assistance, Arlinn and the Gatewatch managed to recover the Key. They hastened their return to the Celestus to complete the ritual. When the Moonsilver Key and the Sungold Lock were joined, a flash of light flooded the Celestus. It was warm as sunlight, and the Celestus roared to life, shaking off centuries of overgrowth. With each passing of the arms, the light increased in intensity. Eventually only a single column remained, running from the Celestus to the moon itself. When the light faded, already begun her descent. The balance between night and day was restored.[8]
In-game references
- Associated cards:
- Referred to:
- Adamant Will
- Angelic Quartermaster
- Candlelit Cavalry
- Candlegrove Witch
- Chilling Chronicle
- Dawnhart Geist
- Dawnhart Wardens
- Daybreak Combatants
- Dreadfeast Demon
- Firmament Sage
- Flame Channeler
- Embodiment of Flame
- Mysterious Tome
- Parish-Blade Trainee
- Ritual Guardian
- Splendid Reclamation (Innistrad: Crimson Vow)
- Sungold Barrage
- Unnatural Growth
References
- ↑ Magic Showcase 2021 (live) (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (August 24, 2021).
- ↑ Prepare for the Harvesttide Festival – Innistrad: Midnight Hunt (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (September 2, 2021).
- ↑ Doug Beyer and Ari Zirulnik (September 9, 2021). "Planeswalker's Guide to Innistrad: Midnight Hunt". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ K. Arsenault Rivera (September 2, 2021). "Episode 1: The Witch in the Woods". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ K. Arsenault Rivera (September 29, 2021). "Episode 5: Night Closes 'Round". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Olivia's Midnight Ambush
- ↑ K. Arsenault Rivera (October 28, 2021). "Episode 1: Tithes and Invitations". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ K. Arsenault Rivera (November 24, 2021). "Episode 5: Till Death Do Us Part". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.