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'''Myr''' is a [[creature type]] describing the metal automatons created by [[Memnarch]] that are found all over [[Mirrodin (plane)|Mirrodin]]. | '''Myr''' (rhymes with "deer") is a [[creature type]] describing the metal automatons created by [[Memnarch]] that are found all over [[Mirrodin (plane)|Mirrodin]].<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/mission-compleat-part-2|Mission Compleat, Part 2|[[Mark Rosewater]]|February 6, 2023}}</ref> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Myr were created as mindless servitors and | Myr were created as mindless servitors and acted out a single role without question.<ref name=Design>{{DailyRef|making-magic/myr-myr-wall-2004-06-07|Myr Myr, Off The Wall|[[Mark Rosewater]]|Monday, June 07, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|savor-flavor/how-design-hellion-and-more-2008-12-24|How to Design a Hellion and More!|[[Doug Beyer]]|December 24, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|savor-flavor/magics-exclusive-creatures-2011-08-10|Magic's Exclusive Creatures|[[Doug Beyer]]|August 10, 2011}}</ref> However, there is said to be intelligence and emotion behind their sullen, mechanical eyes. [[Memnarch]] can see through the eyes of the myr using the [[Darksteel Eye]]. | ||
Since the fall of Memnarch, many myr continued to fulfill their duties regardless of having no master while others simply shut down to await commands that would never come. Some developed | Since the fall of Memnarch, many myr continued to fulfill their duties regardless of having no master while others simply shut down to await commands that would never come. Some developed consciousness and free will.<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/stories-and-endings-2016-05-11|Stories and Endings|[[Nik Davidson]]|May 11, 2016 }}</ref> At the start of the Phyrexian invasion, many were adapted to the Phyrexian side and equipped with sinew grafts, ichor, and [[necrogen]].<ref name=NewMyr>{{DailyRef|savor-flavor/myr-thee-well-2010-09-15|Myr Thee Well|[[Doug Beyer]]|Wednesday, September 15, 2010}}</ref> | ||
The planeswalker [[Tamiyo]] once used the creation myth of the myr to magically cure [[Jace Beleren]] of his madness.<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/stories-and-endings-2016-05-11|Stories and Endings|[[Nik Davidson]]|May 11, 2016 }}</ref> This myth section describes the variety of form and function of the myr as being the natural result of engineered differences in replicating myr. | The planeswalker [[Tamiyo]] once used the creation myth of the myr to magically cure [[Jace Beleren]] of his madness.<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/stories-and-endings-2016-05-11|Stories and Endings|[[Nik Davidson]]|May 11, 2016 }}</ref> This myth section describes the variety of form and function of the myr as being the natural result of engineered differences in replicating myr. | ||
==Etymology and | ==Etymology and design== | ||
The word "myr" is derived from the Greek word for "ant" (“myrmeco-”). The etymology is a direct reference to their small size, worker-role mentality, and ubiquitous presence.<ref name=Entomology>{{DailyRef|feature/myrrer-myrrer-2004-06-10|Myrrer, Myrrer|[[Mark Gottlieb]]|Thursday, June 10, 2004}}</ref> There is also the connection with the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrmidons Myrmidon] of Greek myth. The word has transmuted through history so that the word “myrmidon” refers to “a subordinate who executes orders unquestioningly or unscrupulously”. Myr were initially conceived as [[gnome]]s, but later moved to their current incarnation.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/144651103578/maro-im-getting-married-tomorrow-could-i-ask|title=Some trivia on Myrs,?|May 20, 2016}}</ref> Their primary design specs were to be small colorless artifact creatures with very limited, but unique abilities.<ref name=Design /> | The word "myr" is derived from the Greek word for "ant" (“myrmeco-”). The etymology is a direct reference to their small size, worker-role mentality, and ubiquitous presence.<ref name=Entomology>{{DailyRef|feature/myrrer-myrrer-2004-06-10|Myrrer, Myrrer|[[Mark Gottlieb]]|Thursday, June 10, 2004}}</ref> There is also the connection with the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrmidons Myrmidon] of Greek myth. The word has transmuted through history so that the word “myrmidon” refers to “a subordinate who executes orders unquestioningly or unscrupulously”. Myr were initially conceived as [[gnome]]s, but later moved to their current incarnation.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/144651103578/maro-im-getting-married-tomorrow-could-i-ask|title=Some trivia on Myrs,?|May 20, 2016}}</ref> Their primary design specs were to be small colorless artifact creatures with very limited, but unique abilities.<ref name=Design /> | ||
[[Mark Rosewater]] attributes the creation of the Myr to [[Brady Dommermuth]]. The set originally had [[Gnome]]s, and Brady didn’t want to do them and had to provide an alternative.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/750685475776462848|title=Who originally created the Myr as a concept?|May 16, 2024}}</ref> | |||
==Creature type== | ==Creature type== | ||
* Myr first appeared as a [[creature type]] in the ''[[Mirrodin block]]'' and were revived for the ''[[Scars of Mirrodin block]]'' <ref>{{DailyRef|latest-developments/myr-mortals-2010-09-10|Myr Mortals|[[Tom LaPille]]|September 10, 2010}}</ref> | *Myr first appeared as a [[creature type]] in the ''[[Mirrodin block]]'' and were revived for the ''[[Scars of Mirrodin block]]'' <ref>{{DailyRef|latest-developments/myr-mortals-2010-09-10|Myr Mortals|[[Tom LaPille]]|September 10, 2010}}</ref> | ||
* The only Myr outside of these blocks, until the release of ''[[Modern Horizons 2]]'', was <c>Sarcomite Myr</c> from ''[[Future Sight]]''. Its flavor text features a quote from the new Myr token generating legendary creature released in the Commander 2018 set, <c>Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer</c>. | *The only Myr outside of these blocks, until the release of ''[[Modern Horizons 2]]'', was <c>Sarcomite Myr</c> from ''[[Future Sight]]''. Its flavor text features a quote from the new Myr-token-generating legendary creature released in the Commander 2018 set, <c>Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer</c>. | ||
* | *42 Myr creature cards have been printed, 19 of them in the ''Mirrodin block'' and 20 in the ''Scars'' block, followed by an additional 7 in ''Modern Horizons 2'' and ''Phyrexia: All Will Be One''. | ||
* 5 Myr creatures appeared in both blocks: the cycle of Myrs that can be tapped for a specific color of mana (<c>Gold Myr</c>, <c>Silver Myr</c>, <c>Leaden Myr</c>, <c>Iron Myr</c>, <c>Copper Myr</c>).<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/know-your-myr-2010-09-20|Know Your Myr|[[Monty Ashley]]|September 20, 2010}}</ref> These are 5 of the | *5 Myr creatures appeared in both blocks: the cycle of Myrs that can be tapped for a specific color of mana (<c>Gold Myr</c>, <c>Silver Myr</c>, <c>Leaden Myr</c>, <c>Iron Myr</c>, <c>Copper Myr</c>).<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/know-your-myr-2010-09-20|Know Your Myr|[[Monty Ashley]]|September 20, 2010}}</ref> These are 5 of the 9 Myr that can be tapped to generate mana. | ||
*The ''[[Commander 2018]]'' set features the legendary creature <c>Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer</c> as part of the [[Exquisite Invention|Blue Red Artifacts deck]]. His creature type is [[Artificer]], but he very much resembles a Myr who has ascended above all other Myrs, with the help of Phyrexia. He creates 2/1 Myr tokens in his own image and gives all tokens haste. | *The ''[[Commander 2018]]'' set features the legendary creature <c>Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer</c> as part of the [[Exquisite Invention|Blue Red Artifacts deck]]. His creature type is [[Phyrexian]] [[Artificer]], but he very much resembles a Myr who has ascended above all other Myrs, with the help of Phyrexia. He creates 2/1 Myr tokens in his own image and gives all tokens haste. | ||
* As of ''[[Scars of Mirrodin]]'' Myr have a "[[Lord]]", which gives each other Myr +1/+1 (<c>Myr Galvanizer</c>). This addition makes them a playable [[tribe]] of creatures. | *As of ''[[Scars of Mirrodin]]'' Myr have a "[[Lord]]", which gives each other Myr +1/+1 (<c>Myr Galvanizer</c>). This addition makes them a playable [[tribe]] of creatures. | ||
**Myr got a second "[[Lord]]" and tribal commander in ''[[Phyrexia: All Will Be One]]'' with <c>Urtet, Remnant of Memnarch</c>. | |||
==Notable Myr== | |||
;New Phyrexia | |||
*[[Brudiclad]] | |||
*[[Urtet]] | |||
==Tokens== | ==Tokens== | ||
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Myr (rhymes with "deer") is a creature type describing the metal automatons created by Memnarch that are found all over Mirrodin.[2]
Description
Myr were created as mindless servitors and acted out a single role without question.[3][4][5] However, there is said to be intelligence and emotion behind their sullen, mechanical eyes. Memnarch can see through the eyes of the myr using the Darksteel Eye.
Since the fall of Memnarch, many myr continued to fulfill their duties regardless of having no master while others simply shut down to await commands that would never come. Some developed consciousness and free will.[6] At the start of the Phyrexian invasion, many were adapted to the Phyrexian side and equipped with sinew grafts, ichor, and necrogen.[7]
The planeswalker Tamiyo once used the creation myth of the myr to magically cure Jace Beleren of his madness.[8] This myth section describes the variety of form and function of the myr as being the natural result of engineered differences in replicating myr.
Etymology and design
The word "myr" is derived from the Greek word for "ant" (“myrmeco-”). The etymology is a direct reference to their small size, worker-role mentality, and ubiquitous presence.[9] There is also the connection with the Myrmidon of Greek myth. The word has transmuted through history so that the word “myrmidon” refers to “a subordinate who executes orders unquestioningly or unscrupulously”. Myr were initially conceived as gnomes, but later moved to their current incarnation.[10] Their primary design specs were to be small colorless artifact creatures with very limited, but unique abilities.[3]
Mark Rosewater attributes the creation of the Myr to Brady Dommermuth. The set originally had Gnomes, and Brady didn’t want to do them and had to provide an alternative.[11]
Creature type
- Myr first appeared as a creature type in the Mirrodin block and were revived for the Scars of Mirrodin block [12]
- The only Myr outside of these blocks, until the release of Modern Horizons 2, was Sarcomite Myr from Future Sight. Its flavor text features a quote from the new Myr-token-generating legendary creature released in the Commander 2018 set, Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer.
- 42 Myr creature cards have been printed, 19 of them in the Mirrodin block and 20 in the Scars block, followed by an additional 7 in Modern Horizons 2 and Phyrexia: All Will Be One.
- 5 Myr creatures appeared in both blocks: the cycle of Myrs that can be tapped for a specific color of mana (Gold Myr, Silver Myr, Leaden Myr, Iron Myr, Copper Myr).[13] These are 5 of the 9 Myr that can be tapped to generate mana.
- The Commander 2018 set features the legendary creature Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer as part of the Blue Red Artifacts deck. His creature type is Phyrexian Artificer, but he very much resembles a Myr who has ascended above all other Myrs, with the help of Phyrexia. He creates 2/1 Myr tokens in his own image and gives all tokens haste.
- As of Scars of Mirrodin Myr have a "Lord", which gives each other Myr +1/+1 (Myr Galvanizer). This addition makes them a playable tribe of creatures.
- Myr got a second "Lord" and tribal commander in Phyrexia: All Will Be One with Urtet, Remnant of Memnarch.
Notable Myr
- New Phyrexia
Tokens
| Token Name | Color | Type Line | P/T | Text Box | Source | Printings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myr | Colorless | Artifact Creature — Myr | 1/1 | |||
| Phyrexian Myr | Colorless | Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Myr | 1/1 | |||
| Blue | Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Myr | 2/1 | ||||
| Myr Propagator | Colorless | Artifact Creature — Myr | 1/1 |  ,  : Put a token that's a copy of Myr Propagator onto the battlefield.
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References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (April 5, 2021). "Hello Mark! Where are Myr on the beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (February 6, 2023). "Mission Compleat, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b Mark Rosewater (Monday, June 07, 2004). "Myr Myr, Off The Wall". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Doug Beyer (December 24, 2008). "How to Design a Hellion and More!". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Doug Beyer (August 10, 2011). "Magic's Exclusive Creatures". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Nik Davidson (May 11, 2016). "Stories and Endings". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Doug Beyer (Wednesday, September 15, 2010). "Myr Thee Well". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Nik Davidson (May 11, 2016). "Stories and Endings". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Gottlieb (Thursday, June 10, 2004). "Myrrer, Myrrer". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (May 20, 2016). "Some trivia on Myrs,?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (May 16, 2024). "Who originally created the Myr as a concept?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Tom LaPille (September 10, 2010). "Myr Mortals". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Monty Ashley (September 20, 2010). "Know Your Myr". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
