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'''Bloomburrow''' is a [[plane]] of the [[Multiverse]]. It was introduced in the [[2024]] [[Bloomburrow|set of the same name]].<ref name="GenCon panel 2023">{{YouTubeRef|5wlBofOnmg4|30th Anniversary Panel at GenCon – A Recap of MTG's Past, Present & Future|channel=[[Magic: The Gathering]]|date=August 5, 2023}}</ref><ref name="BLB Preview Panel">{{YouTubeRef|CzU5u3WUlM8|The Preview Panel - MagicCon Chicago|channel=[[Magic: The Gathering]]|date=February 23 2024}}</ref> It is Magic's first all-animal plane.<ref name="BLB First Look"/> | '''Bloomburrow''' is a [[plane]] of the [[Multiverse]]. It was introduced in the [[2024]] [[Bloomburrow|set of the same name]].<ref name="GenCon panel 2023">{{YouTubeRef|5wlBofOnmg4|30th Anniversary Panel at GenCon – A Recap of MTG's Past, Present & Future|channel=[[Magic: The Gathering]]|date=August 5, 2023}}</ref><ref name="BLB Preview Panel">{{YouTubeRef|CzU5u3WUlM8|The Preview Panel - MagicCon Chicago|channel=[[Magic: The Gathering]]|date=February 23 2024}}</ref> It is Magic's first all-animal plane.<ref name="BLB First Look"/> | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Bloomburrow is a charming pastoral world full of anthropomorphic animals. Like [[Lorwyn–Shadowmoor]], it has no native [[human]]s. Interestingly, [[Planeswalker]]s who visit the plane do so in animalfolk form.<ref name="BLB Preview Panel"/> | Bloomburrow is a charming pastoral world full of anthropomorphic animals. Like [[Lorwyn–Shadowmoor]], it has no native [[human]]s. Interestingly, [[Planeswalker]]s who visit the plane do so in animalfolk form.<ref name="BLB Preview Panel"/> Bloomburrow seems to have been unaffected by [[New Phyrexia's Invasion of the Multiverse]]. | ||
===Calamity Beasts=== | ===Calamity Beasts=== | ||
Calamity Beasts are huge, earth-shaking [[elemental]] predators that bring the change of climate and environment, <ref name="BLB Preview Panel"/><ref name="Calamity"/> led by [[Maha | Calamity Beasts are huge, earth-shaking [[elemental]] predators that bring the change of climate and environment, <ref name="BLB Preview Panel"/><ref name="Calamity"/> led by [[Maha]], the Night Owl. They wreak disaster on an unprecedented scale while they move through the landscape. | ||
After the Battle of Kell's Ridge and the time of the Order of the Holly Leaf, Valley was largely left untouched by them other than those that brought the changing of the seasons until the events of the ''[[Bloomburrow]]'' storyline.<ref name="Party"/> | After the Battle of Kell's Ridge and the time of the Order of the Holly Leaf, Valley was largely left untouched by them other than those that brought the changing of the seasons until the events of the ''[[Bloomburrow]]'' storyline.<ref name="Party"/> | ||
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*[[Bird]]s | *[[Bird]]s | ||
**[[Maha]], the Night Owl {{B}} | **[[Maha]], the Night Owl {{B}} | ||
**The Sun Hawk, likely the harbinger of Summer.<ref name="Party"/> | **The Sun Hawk, likely the harbinger of Summer.<ref name="Party"/> | ||
*The Wildfire [[Wolf]]<ref name="Party">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-2-an-expected-party|''Bloomburrow'' - Episode 2: An Expected Party|[[Valerie Valdes]]|July 2, 2024}}</ref> {{R}} | *The Wildfire [[Wolf]]<ref name="Party">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-2-an-expected-party|''Bloomburrow'' - Episode 2: An Expected Party|[[Valerie Valdes]]|July 2, 2024}}</ref> {{R}} | ||
*<c>Lumra, Bellow of the Woods</c> {{G}} | *<c>Lumra, Bellow of the Woods</c> {{G}} | ||
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In Bloomburrow's distant past, the Calamity Beasts were common sights, wreaking havoc on Valley.<ref name="Party"/> Animalfolk weavers began to teach themselves magic to protect their companions. [[List of secondary characters/Bloomburrow|Lily of the Valley]], the champion of the Order of the Holly Leaf, wielded the sword [[Cragflame]] and drove the Calamity Beasts away from Valley. Over time, the use of magic drove some weavers mad, and the rest set aside the great weavings in favor of small ones anyone could manage. | In Bloomburrow's distant past, the Calamity Beasts were common sights, wreaking havoc on Valley.<ref name="Party"/> Animalfolk weavers began to teach themselves magic to protect their companions. [[List of secondary characters/Bloomburrow|Lily of the Valley]], the champion of the Order of the Holly Leaf, wielded the sword [[Cragflame]] and drove the Calamity Beasts away from Valley. Over time, the use of magic drove some weavers mad, and the rest set aside the great weavings in favor of small ones anyone could manage. | ||
Around 4564 [[AR]], the Calamity beasts began to ravage Valley once again after an era of relative peace.<ref name="Party"/> [[Mabel’s | Around 4564 [[AR]], the Calamity beasts began to ravage Valley once again after an era of relative peace.<ref name="Party"/> [[Mabel’s party|A group of small warriors and misfits]] under the leadership of [[Mabel]] attempted to stop the beasts. | ||
==Known locations== | ==Known locations== | ||
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**The burnt ruins of '''Pondside''', a small village beside a pond.<ref name="Calamity"/> It sat between Haymeadow and Dewrim on the main road and was near Goodhill. It had a diverse population but with no squirrelfolk. It was destroyed by [[Maha]] around 4564 [[AR]].<ref name="The Lost"/> | **The burnt ruins of '''Pondside''', a small village beside a pond.<ref name="Calamity"/> It sat between Haymeadow and Dewrim on the main road and was near Goodhill. It had a diverse population but with no squirrelfolk. It was destroyed by [[Maha]] around 4564 [[AR]].<ref name="The Lost"/> | ||
***'''Pond Creek''', the thin stream that feeds the larger pond beyond.<ref name="Calamity"/> It reaches near Goodhill.<ref name="Party"/> | ***'''Pond Creek''', the thin stream that feeds the larger pond beyond.<ref name="Calamity"/> It reaches near Goodhill.<ref name="Party"/> | ||
**The '''Long River''',<ref name="The Lost"/> the long river that Three Trees City was built along. To the south, it passes Pondside. One of its tributaries veers southwest. | **The northern country<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
**The '''Long River''',<ref name="The Lost" /> the long river that Three Trees City was built along. To the south, it passes Pondside. One of its tributaries veers southwest. | |||
***'''Three Trees City''',<ref name="BLB Preview Panel"/> a forest city formed by the intertwining of an oak, sycamore, and willow tree on the banks of the Long River.<ref name="The Lost"/> Buildings and fungal paths decorate its canopy and trunk. The city was founded to harmonize with nature, which is apparent in its organic layout. | ***'''Three Trees City''',<ref name="BLB Preview Panel" /> a forest city formed by the intertwining of an oak, sycamore, and willow tree on the banks of the Long River.<ref name="The Lost" /> Buildings and fungal paths decorate its canopy and trunk. The city was founded to harmonize with nature, which is apparent in its organic layout. | ||
****The '''Docklands''',<ref name="The Lost"/> a sprawling array of docks and rafts off the bank of the Long River. It lies under the tendrils of the Willow. The Docklands are the center of trade for Three Trees City. | ****The '''Docklands''',<ref name="The Lost" /> a sprawling array of docks and rafts off the bank of the Long River. It lies under the tendrils of the Willow. The Docklands are the center of trade for Three Trees City. | ||
****The '''Quilted District''', in the city's heart.<ref name="The Lost"/> It is named after its vast quilted banner symbolizing the union of all animalfolk. | ****The '''Quilted District''', in the city's heart.<ref name="The Lost" /> It is named after its vast quilted banner symbolizing the union of all animalfolk. | ||
****'''The Willow''', one of the three trees.<ref name="The Lost"/> | ****'''The Willow''', one of the three trees.<ref name="The Lost" /> | ||
*The '''Outer Woods''',<ref name="The Lost"/> which presumably surrounds Valley. | ** An unnamed limestone-cavern village inhabited by ratfolk lorekeepers. One of its entrances along the Long River is covered by a mussel shell, and its tunnels are illuminated by enchanted lights. Long ago it was burrowed by an extinct species of enormous insects. <ref name="Soothsaying" /> It is southwest of Fountainport. | ||
*The '''Calamity Graveyard<ref name="The Lost"/> | **A dandelion field<ref name="Soothsaying" /> somewhere between the unnamed ratfolk caverns and Fountainport. It is inhabited by an animal-shifted dragon from another plane. | ||
*The '''Outer Woods''',<ref name="The Lost" /> which presumably surrounds Valley. | |||
*The '''Calamity Graveyard'''<ref name="The Lost" /> | |||
*The '''Ever-Burning Oak'''<ref name="Soothsaying" /> | |||
==Inhabitants== | ==Inhabitants== | ||
The | ===Animalfolk=== | ||
The animalfolks of Bloomburrow have an advanced culture and are the main characters of the set. They wear clothing, talk, and wield magic. They're animals, not animal humanoids,<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/724871018862313472|title=In what ways does Bloomburrow differ from Belenon?|August 5, 2023}}</ref> and they are in scope, meaning that they retain their natural size. | |||
*[[Badger]]folk | *[[Badger]]folk | ||
*[[Bat]]folk {{W}}{{B}} | *[[Bat]]folk {{W}}{{B}} | ||
*[[Bird]]folk {{W}}{{U}} | *[[Bird]]folk {{W}}{{U}} | ||
*[[Fox]]folk<ref name="The Lost" /> | |||
*[[Fox]]folk<ref name="The Lost"/> | |||
*[[Frog]]folk {{G}}{{U}} | *[[Frog]]folk {{G}}{{U}} | ||
*[[Hamster]]s | *[[Hamster]]s | ||
*Hedgehogs<ref name="Party"/> | *Hedgehogs<ref name="Party" /> | ||
*[[ | *[[Lizard]]folk {{B}}{{R}} | ||
* | *Minkfolk<ref name="The Lost" /> | ||
*[[Mole]]folk<ref name="Soothsaying">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-4-soothsaying-and-stormcalling|''Bloomburrow'' - Episode 4: Soothsaying And Stormcalling|[[Valerie Valdes]]|July 5, 2024}}</ref> | |||
* | |||
*[[Mouse]]folk {{R}}{{W}} | *[[Mouse]]folk {{R}}{{W}} | ||
*[[Otter]]folk {{U}}{{R}} | *[[Otter]]folk {{U}}{{R}} | ||
*[[Rat]]folk {{U}}{{B}} | *[[Rat]]folk {{U}}{{B}} | ||
*[[Rabbit]]folk {{G}}{{W}} | *[[Rabbit]]folk {{G}}{{W}} | ||
*[[Raccoon]]folk {{R}}{{G}} | *[[Raccoon]]folk {{R}}{{G}} | ||
*[[Skunk]]folk<ref name="Party | *[[Skunk]]folk<ref name="Party" /> | ||
*[[Squirrel]]folk {{B}}{{G}} | *[[Squirrel]]folk {{B}}{{G}} | ||
**Chipmunks<ref name="Party"/> | **Chipmunks<ref name="Party" /> | ||
*Voles<ref name="Party"/> | *Voles<ref name="Party" /> | ||
*[[Weasel]]folk | *[[Weasel]]folk | ||
===Flora=== | ===Other animals=== | ||
*Bee balm<ref name="Calamity"/> | Not every animal on Bloomburrow is sapient, and are not considered animalfolk by the inhabitants of the Valley. | ||
*Beets<ref name="The Lost"/> | *Clams<ref name="The Lost" /> | ||
*Blackberries<ref name="Calamity"/> | *[[Elemental]] [[#Calamity Beasts|Calamity Beasts]] | ||
*Bluebells<ref name="The Lost"/> | *[[Fish]] | ||
*Blueberries<ref name="Calamity"/> | **Minnows<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
*Cabbages<ref name="Calamity"/> | **Guppies<ref name="The Lost" /> | ||
*Carrots<ref name="Calamity"/> | *[[Insect]]s | ||
** Bees<ref name="Calamity" /> | |||
**Beetles<ref name="The Lost" /> | |||
**Dragonflies<ref name="Calamity" /> | |||
**Fireflies, which are commonly used as lights in dwellings.<ref name="Party" /> | |||
**Gnats<ref name="Calamity" /> | |||
**Ladybugs, raised as livestock.<ref name="The Lost" /> | |||
**Luna Moths<ref name="Party" /> | |||
**Pill bug<ref name="Soothsaying" /> | |||
*Mussels, used as alarms.<ref name="The Lost" /> | |||
* [[Snail]]s<ref name="The Lost" /> | |||
*[[Worm]]s<ref name="The Lost" /> | |||
===Flora === | |||
*Bee balm<ref name="Calamity" /> | |||
*Beets<ref name="The Lost" /> | |||
* Blackberries<ref name="Calamity" /> | |||
*Bluebells<ref name="The Lost" /> | |||
*Blueberries<ref name="Calamity" /> | |||
*Cabbages<ref name="Calamity" /> | |||
*Carrots<ref name="Calamity" /> | |||
*Cattails<ref name="Calamity">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-1-calamity-comes-to-valley|''Bloomburrow'' - Episode 1: Calamity Comes to Valley|[[Valerie Valdes]]|July 1, 2024}}</ref> | *Cattails<ref name="Calamity">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-1-calamity-comes-to-valley|''Bloomburrow'' - Episode 1: Calamity Comes to Valley|[[Valerie Valdes]]|July 1, 2024}}</ref> | ||
*Chamomile<ref name="Calamity"/> | *Chamomile<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
*Cinnamon<ref name="Party"/> | *Cinnamon<ref name="Party" /> | ||
*Cloves<ref name="Party"/> | *Cloves<ref name="Party" /> | ||
*Cornflower<ref name="The Lost"/> | *Cornflower<ref name="The Lost" /> | ||
*Crested irises<ref name="Calamity"/> | *Crested irises<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
*Daisies<ref name="Calamity"/> | *Daisies<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
*Dandelions<ref name="Calamity"/> | *Dandelions<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
*Elderberries<ref name="Calamity"/> | *Elderberries<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
*Foxglove<ref name="Calamity"/> | *Foxglove<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
*Grasses<ref name="Calamity"/> | *Grasses<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
*Holly<ref name="Party"/> | *Hedge Parsley<ref name="Soothsaying" /> | ||
*Ironroot trees, which have metal sap<ref name="Party"/> | *Holly<ref name="Party" /> | ||
*Kingcups<ref name="The Lost"/> | *Ironroot trees, which have metal sap<ref name="Party" /> | ||
*Lily of the valley<ref name="Calamity"/> | *Kingcups<ref name="The Lost" /> | ||
*Mallow<ref name="The Lost"/> | *Lily of the valley<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
*Mint<ref name="Party"/> | *Mallow<ref name="The Lost" /> | ||
*Mugwort<ref name="Calamity"/> | * Mint<ref name="Party" /> | ||
*Mustard<ref name="The Lost"/> | *Mugwort<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
*Peas<ref name="Calamity"/> | *Mushrooms<ref name="Soothsaying" /> | ||
*Primrose<ref name="Calamity"/> | * Mustard<ref name="The Lost" /> | ||
*Radishes<ref name="Calamity"/> | * Peas<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
*Raspberries<ref name="The Lost"/> | *Primrose<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
*Starflower<ref name="Calamity"/> | *Radishes<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
*Strawberries<ref name="Calamity"/> | *Raspberries<ref name="The Lost" /> | ||
*Sweet alyssum<ref name="Calamity"/> | *Seaweed<ref name="Soothsaying" /> | ||
*Trees | *Starflower<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
**Oak<ref name="Calamity"/> | *Strawberries<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
**Sycamore<ref name="The Lost"/> | *Sweet alyssum<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
**Willow<ref name="The Lost"/> | *Trees | ||
*Turnips<ref name="Calamity"/> | **Juniper<ref name="Soothsaying" /> | ||
*Water lilies<ref name="Calamity"/> | **Oak<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
*Watercress<ref name="Calamity"/> | **Sycamore<ref name="The Lost" /> | ||
*Witch-hazels<ref name="Calamity"/> | **Willow<ref name="The Lost" /> | ||
*Yarrow<ref name="Calamity"/> | * Turnips<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
*Water lilies<ref name="Calamity" /> | |||
*Watercress<ref name="Calamity" /> | |||
*Witch-hazels<ref name="Calamity" /> | |||
*Yarrow<ref name="Calamity" /> | |||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
===Weaving=== | ===Weaving=== | ||
The use of magic, known as "weaving," is common among the animalfolk.<ref name="Calamity"/> Otters can influence the currents of the rivers.<ref name="The Lost"/> Lizards use fire magic, and frogs water magic and augury. Among the squirrelfolk, there are [[necromancer]]s. More powerful magic is generally avoided, as it has been known to corrupt its weavers.<ref name="Party"/> | The use of magic, known as "weaving," is common among the animalfolk.<ref name="Calamity" /> Otters can influence the currents of the rivers.<ref name="The Lost" /> Lizards use fire magic, and frogs water magic and augury. Among the squirrelfolk, there are [[necromancer]]s. More powerful magic is generally avoided, as it has been known to corrupt its weavers.<ref name="Party" /> | ||
The frogfolk use their magic to play the game of bubbleball.<ref name="The Lost"/> | The frogfolk use their magic to play the game of bubbleball.<ref name="The Lost" /> | ||
===Community=== | ===Community=== | ||
Villages are close-knit and hospitable to outsiders. The folk of Valley tend to live with their family. They are known to marry cross-species.<ref name="The Lost"/> | Villages are close-knit and hospitable to outsiders. The folk of Valley tend to live with their family. They are known to marry cross-species.<ref name="The Lost" /> | ||
===Cuisine=== | ===Cuisine=== | ||
Valley's inhabitants are known to eat its many plants, as well as a variety of dishes made from them, including: | Valley's inhabitants are known to eat its many plants, as well as a variety of dishes made from them, including: | ||
*Acorn scones<ref name="Calamity"/> | *Acorn scones<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
*Beetle crackers<ref name="The Lost"/> | *Beetle crackers<ref name="The Lost" /> | ||
*Blackberry punch<ref name="Party"/> | *Blackberry punch<ref name="Party" /> | ||
*<c>Carrot cake</c><ref name="Calamity"/> | *<c>Carrot cake</c><ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
*Carrot muffins<ref name="Calamity"/> | *Carrot muffins<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
*Chamomile fizzy drink<ref name="Calamity"/> | *Chamomile fizzy drink<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
*Dandelion and turnip green salad<ref name="Calamity"/> | *Chamomile Tea<ref name="Soothsaying" /> | ||
*Elderberry jam thumbprint cookies<ref name="Calamity"/> | *Dandelion and turnip green salad<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
*Mint Tea<ref name="Party"/> | *Elderberry jam thumbprint cookies<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
*Grilled Minnows<ref name="The Lost"/> | *Mint Tea<ref name="Party" /> | ||
*Mugwort tea<ref name="Calamity"/> | *Grilled Minnows<ref name="The Lost" /> | ||
*Raspberry Jam<ref name="The Lost"/> | *Mugwort tea<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
*Strawberry cake<ref name="Calamity"/> | *Raspberry Jam<ref name="The Lost" /> | ||
*Strawberry cookies<ref name="Party"/> | *Seedcake<ref name="Soothsaying" /> | ||
*Strawberry crumble<ref name="Party"/> | *Strawberry cake<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
*Strawberry tarts<ref name="Calamity"/> | *Strawberry cookies<ref name="Party" /> | ||
*Strawberry crumble<ref name="Party" /> | |||
*Strawberry tarts<ref name="Calamity" /> | |||
===Music=== | ===Music === | ||
Valley’s inhabitants are known to play cheery music when celebrating.<ref name="Party"/> Instruments used in Valley music include: | Valley’s inhabitants are known to play cheery music when celebrating.<ref name="Party" /> Instruments used in Valley music include: | ||
*Drums<ref name="Party"/> | *Drums<ref name="Party" /> | ||
*Wood flute<ref name="Party"/> | *Wood flute<ref name="Party" /> | ||
*Bow harp<ref name="Party"/> | *Bow harp<ref name="Party" /> | ||
==Planeswalkers== | ==Planeswalkers== | ||
===Visitors=== | ===Visitors=== | ||
*[[Jace Beleren]]<ref name="The Lost">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-3-the-lost-and-the-found|''Bloomburrow'' Episode 3: The Lost and the Found|[[Valerie Valdes]]|July 3, 2024}}</ref> | *[[Jace Beleren]]<ref name="The Lost">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-3-the-lost-and-the-found|''Bloomburrow'' Episode 3: The Lost and the Found|[[Valerie Valdes]]|July 3, 2024}}</ref> | ||
*[[Ral Zarek]]<ref name="Calamity"/> | *[[Ral Zarek]]<ref name="Calamity" /> | ||
===Non-planeswalkers=== | ===Non-planeswalkers=== | ||
*[[Loot (Fomori)|Loot]]<ref name="The Lost"/> | *[[Loot (Fomori)|Loot]]<ref name="The Lost" /> | ||
*[[Vraska]]<ref name="The Lost"/> | * [[Vraska]]<ref name="The Lost" /> | ||
*A dragon from an undetermined plane. Due to the magic of the plane, it took the form of a bird with a hooked beak flanked by whiskery protrusions, a thick, forked tongue, and a crest at the top of its head. Instead of two wings, it has four wings with fingers at their tips, membranes like a bat's, and large talons. Helga saw it first in a vision<ref name="Calamity" /> and Ral then fought it in a dandelion field between Three Trees City and Fountainport.<ref name="Soothsaying" /> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Bloomburrow's inhabitants commonly use terms derived from [[Wikipedia:British English|British English]], including ''mam'', ''da''', ''shire'', ''granfer'', and ''granmer''.<ref name="Calamity"/><ref name="Party"/><ref name="The Lost"/> | *Bloomburrow's inhabitants commonly use terms derived from [[Wikipedia:British English|British English]], including ''mam'', ''da''', ''shire'', ''granfer'', and ''granmer''.<ref name="Calamity" /><ref name="Party" /><ref name="The Lost" /> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Bloomburrow is a plane of the Multiverse. It was introduced in the 2024 set of the same name.[1][2] It is Magic's first all-animal plane.[3]
Background
Bloomburrow is a charming pastoral world full of anthropomorphic animals. Like Lorwyn–Shadowmoor, it has no native humans. Interestingly, Planeswalkers who visit the plane do so in animalfolk form.[2] Bloomburrow seems to have been unaffected by New Phyrexia's Invasion of the Multiverse.
Calamity Beasts
Calamity Beasts are huge, earth-shaking elemental predators that bring the change of climate and environment, [2][4] led by Maha, the Night Owl. They wreak disaster on an unprecedented scale while they move through the landscape.
After the Battle of Kell's Ridge and the time of the Order of the Holly Leaf, Valley was largely left untouched by them other than those that brought the changing of the seasons until the events of the Bloomburrow storyline.[5]
The known Calamity Beasts include:
- Foxes
- Birds
- The Wildfire Wolf[5]
- Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
- The Spring Elk, the harbinger of Spring.[5]
- The Blight Snake[5]
- The Drought Cat[5]
- The Flood Gar, a long, silvery-scaled fish with rosy-hued magical markings along its side.[6] Its long mouth holds rows of sharp teeth. It can create whips of water. It attacked Three Trees City around 4564 AR.
History
In Bloomburrow's distant past, the Calamity Beasts were common sights, wreaking havoc on Valley.[5] Animalfolk weavers began to teach themselves magic to protect their companions. Lily of the Valley, the champion of the Order of the Holly Leaf, wielded the sword Cragflame and drove the Calamity Beasts away from Valley. Over time, the use of magic drove some weavers mad, and the rest set aside the great weavings in favor of small ones anyone could manage.
Around 4564 AR, the Calamity beasts began to ravage Valley once again after an era of relative peace.[5] A group of small warriors and misfits under the leadership of Mabel attempted to stop the beasts.
Known locations
- Valley, the bucolic and vibrant home to the plane's animalfolk.[3]
- The Cliff of Heroes, a cliff on the highest of hills in Valley scaled by its bravest inhabitants.[5]
- Dewrim, between Pondside and Mintvale on the main road.[4]
- Fountainport, home of King Glarb[4]
- Goodhill, a town with white-petal roofs and woven grass walls interspersed with larger, painted clay burrows and a tall windmill.[4] Colorful glass rainwater collectors line its cobbled street. Towering above it all, the wooden homes of batfolk stand atop long poles. Goodhill has a diverse population of many species.
- Haymeadow, at the southern point of Valley's main road.[4] It is closer to Pondside than Goodhill is.[6]
- Kell's Ridge[5]
- Mintvale, north of Dewrim on the main road.[4]
- The burnt ruins of Pondside, a small village beside a pond.[4] It sat between Haymeadow and Dewrim on the main road and was near Goodhill. It had a diverse population but with no squirrelfolk. It was destroyed by Maha around 4564 AR.[6]
- The northern country[4]
- The Long River,[6] the long river that Three Trees City was built along. To the south, it passes Pondside. One of its tributaries veers southwest.
- Three Trees City,[2] a forest city formed by the intertwining of an oak, sycamore, and willow tree on the banks of the Long River.[6] Buildings and fungal paths decorate its canopy and trunk. The city was founded to harmonize with nature, which is apparent in its organic layout.
- The Docklands,[6] a sprawling array of docks and rafts off the bank of the Long River. It lies under the tendrils of the Willow. The Docklands are the center of trade for Three Trees City.
- The Quilted District, in the city's heart.[6] It is named after its vast quilted banner symbolizing the union of all animalfolk.
- The Willow, one of the three trees.[6]
- Three Trees City,[2] a forest city formed by the intertwining of an oak, sycamore, and willow tree on the banks of the Long River.[6] Buildings and fungal paths decorate its canopy and trunk. The city was founded to harmonize with nature, which is apparent in its organic layout.
- An unnamed limestone-cavern village inhabited by ratfolk lorekeepers. One of its entrances along the Long River is covered by a mussel shell, and its tunnels are illuminated by enchanted lights. Long ago it was burrowed by an extinct species of enormous insects. [7] It is southwest of Fountainport.
- A dandelion field[7] somewhere between the unnamed ratfolk caverns and Fountainport. It is inhabited by an animal-shifted dragon from another plane.
- The Outer Woods,[6] which presumably surrounds Valley.
- The Calamity Graveyard[6]
- The Ever-Burning Oak[7]
Inhabitants
Animalfolk
The animalfolks of Bloomburrow have an advanced culture and are the main characters of the set. They wear clothing, talk, and wield magic. They're animals, not animal humanoids,[8] and they are in scope, meaning that they retain their natural size.
- Badgerfolk
- Batfolk
- Birdfolk
- Foxfolk[6]
- Frogfolk
- Hamsters
- Hedgehogs[5]
- Lizardfolk
- Minkfolk[6]
- Molefolk[7]
- Mousefolk
- Otterfolk
- Ratfolk
- Rabbitfolk
- Raccoonfolk
- Skunkfolk[5]
- Squirrelfolk
- Chipmunks[5]
- Voles[5]
- Weaselfolk
Other animals
Not every animal on Bloomburrow is sapient, and are not considered animalfolk by the inhabitants of the Valley.
Flora
- Bee balm[4]
- Beets[6]
- Blackberries[4]
- Bluebells[6]
- Blueberries[4]
- Cabbages[4]
- Carrots[4]
- Cattails[4]
- Chamomile[4]
- Cinnamon[5]
- Cloves[5]
- Cornflower[6]
- Crested irises[4]
- Daisies[4]
- Dandelions[4]
- Elderberries[4]
- Foxglove[4]
- Grasses[4]
- Hedge Parsley[7]
- Holly[5]
- Ironroot trees, which have metal sap[5]
- Kingcups[6]
- Lily of the valley[4]
- Mallow[6]
- Mint[5]
- Mugwort[4]
- Mushrooms[7]
- Mustard[6]
- Peas[4]
- Primrose[4]
- Radishes[4]
- Raspberries[6]
- Seaweed[7]
- Starflower[4]
- Strawberries[4]
- Sweet alyssum[4]
- Trees
- Turnips[4]
- Water lilies[4]
- Watercress[4]
- Witch-hazels[4]
- Yarrow[4]
Culture
Weaving
The use of magic, known as "weaving," is common among the animalfolk.[4] Otters can influence the currents of the rivers.[6] Lizards use fire magic, and frogs water magic and augury. Among the squirrelfolk, there are necromancers. More powerful magic is generally avoided, as it has been known to corrupt its weavers.[5]
The frogfolk use their magic to play the game of bubbleball.[6]
Community
Villages are close-knit and hospitable to outsiders. The folk of Valley tend to live with their family. They are known to marry cross-species.[6]
Cuisine
Valley's inhabitants are known to eat its many plants, as well as a variety of dishes made from them, including:
- Acorn scones[4]
- Beetle crackers[6]
- Blackberry punch[5]
- Carrot cake[4]
- Carrot muffins[4]
- Chamomile fizzy drink[4]
- Chamomile Tea[7]
- Dandelion and turnip green salad[4]
- Elderberry jam thumbprint cookies[4]
- Mint Tea[5]
- Grilled Minnows[6]
- Mugwort tea[4]
- Raspberry Jam[6]
- Seedcake[7]
- Strawberry cake[4]
- Strawberry cookies[5]
- Strawberry crumble[5]
- Strawberry tarts[4]
Music
Valley’s inhabitants are known to play cheery music when celebrating.[5] Instruments used in Valley music include:
Planeswalkers
Visitors
Non-planeswalkers
- Loot[6]
- Vraska[6]
- A dragon from an undetermined plane. Due to the magic of the plane, it took the form of a bird with a hooked beak flanked by whiskery protrusions, a thick, forked tongue, and a crest at the top of its head. Instead of two wings, it has four wings with fingers at their tips, membranes like a bat's, and large talons. Helga saw it first in a vision[4] and Ral then fought it in a dandelion field between Three Trees City and Fountainport.[7]
Trivia
- Bloomburrow's inhabitants commonly use terms derived from British English, including mam, da', shire, granfer, and granmer.[4][5][6]
References
- ↑ 30th Anniversary Panel at GenCon – A Recap of MTG's Past, Present & Future (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (August 5, 2023).
- ↑ a b c d The Preview Panel - MagicCon Chicago (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (February 23 2024).
- ↑ a b Clayton Kroh (February 23, 2024). "A First Look at Bloomburrow". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba Valerie Valdes (July 1, 2024). "Bloomburrow - Episode 1: Calamity Comes to Valley". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af Valerie Valdes (July 2, 2024). "Bloomburrow - Episode 2: An Expected Party". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al Valerie Valdes (July 3, 2024). "Bloomburrow Episode 3: The Lost and the Found". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k l Valerie Valdes (July 5, 2024). "Bloomburrow - Episode 4: Soothsaying And Stormcalling". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (August 5, 2023). "In what ways does Bloomburrow differ from Belenon?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
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