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'''Tawnos''' | '''Tawnos''' was [[Urza]]'s apprentice during the [[Brothers' War (event)|Brothers' War]] on [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]], and a gifted [[artificer]] in his own right.<ref>[https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/Commander-2018 Commander 2018 blurbs]</ref> Despite serving on opposite sides of the war, he developed a romantic interest in [[Ashnod]], and earned the nickname "Duck" from her.<ref name="Brothers">[[Jeff Grubb]] (1998). ''[[The Brothers' War (novel)|The Brothers' War]]''. Wizards of the Coast.</ref> After the war, they founded [[Conclave of Mages|a school of magic and artifice]] near [[Ronom Lake]], where he was known as '''Headmaster Duck'''.<ref name="The Beginning">{{DailyRef|magic-story/the-brothers-war-episode-2-the-beginning|The Brothers' War - Episode 2: The Beginning|[[Miguel Lopez]]|October 20, 2022}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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He became an apprentice to Urza once the latter managed to drag him away from his work at the Yotian laboratory by presenting him with a self-made snake toy. Many of Tawnos's creations inspired some of Urza's later designs, like the falcon engines and Urza's armor. Tawnos as an artificer was notable for having his creations inspired by living creatures and using nature's inventions to improve the efficiency of his artifacts. Tawnos was also a trusted friend to Yotia's queen, [[Kayla bin-Kroog]] throughout many years preceding and succeeding the fall of Kroog. Tawnos also helped raise [[Harbin]] while Urza was away.<ref name="Brothers" /> | He became an apprentice to Urza once the latter managed to drag him away from his work at the Yotian laboratory by presenting him with a self-made snake toy. Many of Tawnos's creations inspired some of Urza's later designs, like the falcon engines and Urza's armor. Tawnos as an artificer was notable for having his creations inspired by living creatures and using nature's inventions to improve the efficiency of his artifacts. Tawnos was also a trusted friend to Yotia's queen, [[Kayla bin-Kroog]] throughout many years preceding and succeeding the fall of Kroog. Tawnos also helped raise [[Harbin]] while Urza was away.<ref name="Brothers" /> | ||
He accompanied Urza to [[Argoth]], and survived the [[Sylex Blast]] sealed in his <c title="coffin">Tawnos's Coffin</c>, essentially a stasis pod, which he had | He accompanied Urza to [[Argoth]], and survived the [[Sylex Blast]] sealed in his <c title="coffin">Tawnos's Coffin</c>, essentially a stasis pod, which he had built to imprison Mishra in after the war. He remained there for 5 years until he was released by the ascended Urza. He returned to Kayla and related to her the events of the war's final battle.<ref name="Cruel">{{DailyRef|magic-story/the-brothers-war-episode-5-as-cruel-as-necessary|The Brothers' War - Episode 5: As Cruel, As Necessary|[[Miguel Lopez]] and [[Jeff Grubb]]|October 26, 2022}}</ref> | ||
Tawnos started working for Kayla in the winter of 69 AR and helped her to defend [[Penregon]] against the [[Church of Tal]] later that year.<ref name="The End">{{DailyRef|magic-story/the-brothers-war-episode-1-the-end|The Brothers' War - Episode 1: The End|[[Miguel Lopez]]|October 20, 2022}}</ref> After seeing his creations turned once more to warfare, he burned his library of notes on artifice and disappeared from the city. By 80 AR, he had reconnected with Ashnod and founded a school of magic and artifice with her along the banks of Ronom Lake.<ref name="The Beginning"/> | Tawnos started working for Kayla in the winter of 69 AR and helped her to defend [[Penregon]] against the [[Church of Tal]] later that year.<ref name="The End">{{DailyRef|magic-story/the-brothers-war-episode-1-the-end|The Brothers' War - Episode 1: The End|[[Miguel Lopez]]|October 20, 2022}}</ref> After seeing his creations turned once more to warfare, he burned his library of notes on artifice and disappeared from the city. By 80 AR, he had reconnected with Ashnod and founded a school of magic and artifice with her along the banks of Ronom Lake.<ref name="The Beginning"/> | ||
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*{{card|Mantis Engine|Urza's Destiny}} | *{{card|Mantis Engine|Urza's Destiny}} | ||
*{{card|Sculpting Steel||BRR|#=113}} | *{{card|Sculpting Steel||BRR|#=113}} | ||
*{{card|Sol Ring|Commander Masters|#=703}} | |||
*<c>Swiftgear Drake</c> | *<c>Swiftgear Drake</c> | ||
*{{card|Triskelion|Antiquities}} | *{{card|Triskelion|Antiquities}} | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*"Tawnos" is an anagram of "Watson", the famous assistant of Sherlock Holmes.<ref name="Words">{{WebRef|url=http://www.allenvarney.com/av_mgcwords.html|title=Words of Magic|author=Allen Varney|date=1995}}</ref><ref name="Oracle">(March 1999). "The Duelist Oracle" ''[[The Duelist]]'' #35, p.85-101.</ref> | *"Tawnos" is an anagram of "Watson", the famous assistant of Sherlock Holmes.<ref name="Words">{{WebRef|url=http://www.allenvarney.com/av_mgcwords.html|title=Words of Magic|author=Allen Varney|date=1995}}</ref><ref name="Oracle">(March 1999). "The Duelist Oracle" ''[[The Duelist]]'' #35, p.85-101.</ref> | ||
*Over his three card representations, Tawnos has been associated with every color of mana | *Over his three card representations, Tawnos has been associated with every color of mana. | ||
**<c>Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice</c> costs {{U}}{{R}} | **<c>Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice</c> costs {{U}}{{R}} | ||
**<c>Tawnos, the Toymaker</c> costs {{3}}{{G}}{{U}} (adding | **<c>Tawnos, the Toymaker</c> costs {{3}}{{G}}{{U}} (adding green) | ||
**<c>Tawnos, Solemn Survivor</c> has an identity of {{W}}{{U}}{{B}} (adding | **<c>Tawnos, Solemn Survivor</c> has an identity of {{W}}{{U}}{{B}} (adding white and black) | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Details | |
| Race | Human |
| Birthplace | Jorilin, Yotia, Terisiare, Dominaria |
| Lifetime | ~5 AR - 80 AR |
| Colors | |
  (Apprentice) (Toymaker) (Survivor) | |
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| The Brothers' War | |
Tawnos was Urza's apprentice during the Brothers' War on Dominaria, and a gifted artificer in his own right.[1] Despite serving on opposite sides of the war, he developed a romantic interest in Ashnod, and earned the nickname "Duck" from her.[2] After the war, they founded a school of magic and artifice near Ronom Lake, where he was known as Headmaster Duck.[3]
History
Tawnos had been clever in his youth, a toymaker of exceptional skill, and a wunderkind engineer.[3]
He became an apprentice to Urza once the latter managed to drag him away from his work at the Yotian laboratory by presenting him with a self-made snake toy. Many of Tawnos's creations inspired some of Urza's later designs, like the falcon engines and Urza's armor. Tawnos as an artificer was notable for having his creations inspired by living creatures and using nature's inventions to improve the efficiency of his artifacts. Tawnos was also a trusted friend to Yotia's queen, Kayla bin-Kroog throughout many years preceding and succeeding the fall of Kroog. Tawnos also helped raise Harbin while Urza was away.[2]
He accompanied Urza to Argoth, and survived the Sylex Blast sealed in his coffin, essentially a stasis pod, which he had built to imprison Mishra in after the war. He remained there for 5 years until he was released by the ascended Urza. He returned to Kayla and related to her the events of the war's final battle.[4]
Tawnos started working for Kayla in the winter of 69 AR and helped her to defend Penregon against the Church of Tal later that year.[5] After seeing his creations turned once more to warfare, he burned his library of notes on artifice and disappeared from the city. By 80 AR, he had reconnected with Ashnod and founded a school of magic and artifice with her along the banks of Ronom Lake.[3]
Artifacts Acquired
- Tawnos created a wand that protects small mechanical creatures from detection.
- Tawnos's Coffin, a large metal box, seven feet in length, three feet in width and height.[4] Originally designed to trap Mishra indefinitely, rather than kill him, and later incorporated as part of the Temporal Anchor.
- Clay Statue soldiers designed to fight against Ashnod's Transmogrants.
- A multitude of mechanical devices used and improved by Urza during the Brothers' War.[6]
- The Golgothian Sylex, given to him by Ashnod and passed on to Urza.
Story appearances
| Title | Author | Publishing date | Set | Setting (plane) | Featuring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brothers' War - Episode 1: The End | Miguel Lopez | 2022-10-20 | The Brothers' War | Dominaria | Kayla bin-Kroog, Tawnos, Myrel, Raddic |
| The Brothers' War - Episode 2: The Beginning | Miguel Lopez | 2022-10-20 | The Brothers' War | Dominaria | Tawnos, Kayla bin-Kroog, Myrel, Jarsyl, Kaya, Teferi |
| The Brothers' War - Episode 3: Sword One | Miguel Lopez | 2022-10-21 | The Brothers' War | Dominaria | Llora, Sanwell, Rica, Tawnos, Carlo, Aiman, Death |
| The Brothers' War - Episode 5: As Cruel, As Necessary | Miguel Lopez, Jeff Grubb | 2022-10-26 | The Brothers' War | Dominaria | Teferi Akosa, Kaya, Saheeli Rai, Urza, Tawnos |
In-game references
- Represented in:
- Associated cards:
- Depicted in:
- Quoted or referred to:
- Ankh of Mishra (Fifth Edition)
- Ashnod's Altar (Eternal Masters)
- Burnished Hart
- Clay Revenant
- Clay Statue
- Dutiful Replicator
- Foundry Inspector
- Goblin Firebomb
- Journeyer's Kite
- Magus of the Candelabra
- Mantis Engine (Urza's Destiny)
- Sculpting Steel
- Sol Ring (Commander Masters, #703)
- Swiftgear Drake
- Triskelion (Antiquities)
- Urza's Armor (Urza's Saga)
- Urza's Incubator (Dominaria Remastered, #239)
- Urza's Incubator (Dominaria Remastered, #453)
Trivia
- "Tawnos" is an anagram of "Watson", the famous assistant of Sherlock Holmes.[7][8]
- Over his three card representations, Tawnos has been associated with every color of mana.
- Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice costs
- Tawnos, the Toymaker costs
(adding green) - Tawnos, Solemn Survivor has an identity of
(adding white and black)
- Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice costs
References
- ↑ Commander 2018 blurbs
- ↑ a b Jeff Grubb (1998). The Brothers' War. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b c Miguel Lopez (October 20, 2022). "The Brothers' War - Episode 2: The Beginning". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b Miguel Lopez and Jeff Grubb (October 26, 2022). "The Brothers' War - Episode 5: As Cruel, As Necessary". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Miguel Lopez (October 20, 2022). "The Brothers' War - Episode 1: The End". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Miguel Lopez (October 24, 2022). "The Brothers' War - Episode 4: The Ink of Empires". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Allen Varney (1995). "Words of Magic"
- ↑ (March 1999). "The Duelist Oracle" The Duelist #35, p.85-101.