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'''Centaur''' is a [[creature | '''Centaur''' is a [[creature type]] used for cards that depict creatures who have [[horse|equine]] bodies with [[human]] torsos at the withers instead of a horse neck and head. They have six limbs, four legs ending in hooves, and two arms ending in hands. Centaurs are known for their skill in battle, particularly as [[archer]]s, heavy cavalry, and [[druid]]s. | ||
The first card to bear the type was the [[red]] <c>Windseeker Centaur</c>, a [[media insert]] that came with ''[[Whispering Woods]]''. Centaurs are almost all associated with [[green]] mana, and none are aligned with [[blue]]. | The first card to bear the type was the [[red]] <c>Windseeker Centaur</c>, a [[media insert]] that came with ''[[Whispering Woods]]''. Centaurs are almost all associated with [[green]] mana, and none are aligned with [[blue]]. | ||
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====Aeronan Centaurs==== | ====Aeronan Centaurs==== | ||
<c title="Windseeker centaurs">Windseeker Centaur</c> live in the [[Green Lands]] of southern [[Aerona]] by the [[Honeyed Sea]]. The Windseekers were loyal in battle and passionate | <c title="Windseeker centaurs">Windseeker Centaur</c> live in the [[Green Lands]] of southern [[Aerona]] by the [[Honeyed Sea]]. The Windseekers were loyal in battle and passionate about all things. | ||
====Jamuraan Centaurs==== | ====Jamuraan Centaurs==== | ||
The jungle-dwelling centaurs of Jamuraa were few | The jungle-dwelling centaurs of Jamuraa were few, and many served the [[spellshaper]] [[Jolrael]]. | ||
====Otarian Centaurs==== | ====Otarian Centaurs==== | ||
The forest of [[Krosa]] in Otaria was home to Dominaria's largest concentration of centaurs. The Krosan centaurs were mighty warriors and contemplative [[druid]]s who lived in harmony with the forest's [[human]]s and [[nantuko]]. They sometimes participated in the [[Cabal]]-sponsored pit fights that played an important role in the continent's society. | The forest of [[Krosa]] in Otaria was home to Dominaria's largest concentration of centaurs. The Krosan centaurs were mighty warriors and contemplative [[druid]]s who lived in harmony with the forest's [[human]]s and [[nantuko]]. They sometimes participated in the [[Cabal]]-sponsored pit fights that played an important role in the continent's society. | ||
Otarian centaurs were huge creatures with muscular upper bodies and lower bodies like those of heavy warhorses. They usually had | Otarian centaurs were huge creatures with muscular upper bodies and lower bodies like those of heavy warhorses. They usually had dappled hindquarters. Many Otarian centaurs wore their hair in such a way that it gave them a leonine appearance. | ||
Another race of centaurs also dwelt in Otaria. These centaurs were slight and wiry with the heads and lower bodies of [[antelope]]s. They were more peaceful than the equine centaurs but lived peacefully alongside them. | |||
====Terisian Centaurs==== | ====Terisian Centaurs==== | ||
Centaurs were fairly common on the continent of [[Terisiare]] before and during the [[Ice Age (event)|Ice Age]], though whether they survived [[the Thaw]] is unknown. | Centaurs were fairly common on the continent of [[Terisiare]] before and during the [[Ice Age (event)|Ice Age]], though whether they survived [[the Thaw]] is unknown. Before the [[Brothers' War]], the centaurs of [[Argoth]] were important allies of the [[Elf#Argothian Elves|elves]] and human druids of the island and perished with them. During the Ice Age, the centaurs were dire enemies of the [[Kjeld]]orans, whose [[aesthir]] mounts they would often kill. | ||
Some Terisian centaurs resembled [[caribou|reindeer]] rather than horses, with short tails, cloven hooves, and a majestic rack of antlers. Some reindeer-centaurs were empowered by the [[snow]]-magic of the [[wizard#Cryomancers|cryomancer]] [[Heidar]]. | Some Terisian centaurs resembled [[caribou|reindeer]] rather than horses, with short tails, cloven hooves, and a majestic rack of antlers. Some reindeer-centaurs were empowered by the [[snow]]-magic of the [[wizard#Cryomancers|cryomancer]] [[Heidar]]. | ||
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===Theros Centaurs=== | ===Theros Centaurs=== | ||
[[Theros (plane)|Theros]] centaurs are divided mostly into the somewhat | [[Theros (plane)|Theros]] centaurs are divided mostly into the somewhat civilized Lagonna Band and the primal Pheres Band. Iroas, the God of Victory, is depicted as a centaur, but with the lower half of a bull. | ||
====Lagonna Band Centaurs==== | ====Lagonna Band Centaurs==== | ||
These are mostly merchants, doing trade with [[Meletis]] and [[Setessa]], in either case being fragile and uneasy alliances. Lagonna Band centaurs are diplomatic and have well structured groups (known as "guros", plural "guri"). Lagonna Band centaurs have simple, yet "proper" names | These are mostly merchants, doing trade with [[Meletis]] and [[Setessa]], in either case being fragile and uneasy alliances. Lagonna Band centaurs are diplomatic and have well-structured groups (known as "guros", plural "guri"). Lagonna Band centaurs have simple, yet "proper" names | ||
====Pheres Band Centaurs==== | ====Pheres Band Centaurs==== | ||
The Pheres Band roams between the lands of [[Akros]] and [[Setessa]]. Being more savage, they rely entirely on "might makes right" and have much looser social bonds. This is reflected | The Pheres Band roams between the lands of [[Akros]] and [[Setessa]]. Being more savage, they rely entirely on "might makes right" and have much looser social bonds. This is reflected in their names which are entirely based on superficial traits (i.e. "Great-Hoof", "Wide-Eyes", "Smoke-Born"). | ||
==Notable Centaurs== | |||
'''Dominaria''' | {{columns-list|colwidth=15em| | ||
;'''Dominaria''' | |||
*Helki | *Helki | ||
*Holleb | *Holleb | ||
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*[[Stonebrow]] | *[[Stonebrow]] | ||
'''Ravnica''' | ;'''Ravnica''' | ||
*[[Boruvo]] | |||
*[[Gan Shokta]] | |||
*[[Nikya]] | *[[Nikya]] | ||
*[[Yarus]] | |||
;Theros | |||
*[[Perisophia]] | |||
'''Unknown''' | '''Unknown''' | ||
*[[Karador]] | *[[Karador]] | ||
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==Tokens== | ==Tokens== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* The [[enchantment]] <c>Still Life</c> can become a 4/3 Centaur [[enchantment creature]]. | *The [[enchantment]] <c>Still Life</c> can become a 4/3 Centaur [[enchantment creature]]. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Jamuraan centaur.jpg|A Jamuraan centaur (Dominaria) | |||
File:Otarian centaurs.jpg|Otarian centaurs (Dominaria) | |||
File:Leaf Dancer.jpg|A Otarian centaur (Dominaria) | |||
File:Terisian centaurs.jpg|Terisian centaurs (Dominaria) | |||
File:Windseeker centaur.jpg|A Aeronan centaur (Dominaria) | |||
File:Ravnican centaurs.jpg|Ravnican centaurs | |||
File:Conclave Mentor.jpg|A female centaur from Ravnica | |||
File:Pheres-Band Centaurs.jpg|Centaurs from Theros | |||
File:Courser of Kruphix.jpg|A Nyxborn centaur from Theros | |||
File:Returned Centaur.jpg|A Returned (Zombie) Centaur from Theros | |||
File:Centaur Courser.jpg|A Female Centaur | |||
File:Stonehoof Chieftain.jpg|A "Rhino" Centaur | |||
File:Centaur Vinecrasher.jpg|A Plant Centaur | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{Creature types}} | {{Creature types|Races|Centaurs}} | ||
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 6.8%  2.7%  1.4%  68.9%  8.1%  10.8%  1.4% 11 Centaur creation cards
as of Murders at Karlov Manor 9.1% 54.5% 36.4% |
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Centaur is a creature type used for cards that depict creatures who have equine bodies with human torsos at the withers instead of a horse neck and head. They have six limbs, four legs ending in hooves, and two arms ending in hands. Centaurs are known for their skill in battle, particularly as archers, heavy cavalry, and druids.
The first card to bear the type was the red Windseeker Centaur, a media insert that came with Whispering Woods. Centaurs are almost all associated with green mana, and none are aligned with blue.
Storyline
Dominarian Centaurs
Centaurs are scattered all over the plane of Dominaria in small numbers, though only in Otaria are they found in great numbers.
Aeronan Centaurs
Windseeker centaurs live in the Green Lands of southern Aerona by the Honeyed Sea. The Windseekers were loyal in battle and passionate about all things.
Jamuraan Centaurs
The jungle-dwelling centaurs of Jamuraa were few, and many served the spellshaper Jolrael.
Otarian Centaurs
The forest of Krosa in Otaria was home to Dominaria's largest concentration of centaurs. The Krosan centaurs were mighty warriors and contemplative druids who lived in harmony with the forest's humans and nantuko. They sometimes participated in the Cabal-sponsored pit fights that played an important role in the continent's society.
Otarian centaurs were huge creatures with muscular upper bodies and lower bodies like those of heavy warhorses. They usually had dappled hindquarters. Many Otarian centaurs wore their hair in such a way that it gave them a leonine appearance.
Another race of centaurs also dwelt in Otaria. These centaurs were slight and wiry with the heads and lower bodies of antelopes. They were more peaceful than the equine centaurs but lived peacefully alongside them.
Terisian Centaurs
Centaurs were fairly common on the continent of Terisiare before and during the Ice Age, though whether they survived the Thaw is unknown. Before the Brothers' War, the centaurs of Argoth were important allies of the elves and human druids of the island and perished with them. During the Ice Age, the centaurs were dire enemies of the Kjeldorans, whose aesthir mounts they would often kill.
Some Terisian centaurs resembled reindeer rather than horses, with short tails, cloven hooves, and a majestic rack of antlers. Some reindeer-centaurs were empowered by the snow-magic of the cryomancer Heidar.
Ravnican Centaurs
Centaurs are fairly common on the city-plane of Ravnica, where they associate mainly with the Selesnya Conclave and the Gruul Clans. Selesnya centaurs are noble and peaceful protectors of the people.[1] Gruul centaurs are wild savages who revel in battle and destruction; they are larger than their Selesnya cousins, and though they are also part horse they have huge racks of elk-like antlers as well.
Theros Centaurs
Theros centaurs are divided mostly into the somewhat civilized Lagonna Band and the primal Pheres Band. Iroas, the God of Victory, is depicted as a centaur, but with the lower half of a bull.
Lagonna Band Centaurs
These are mostly merchants, doing trade with Meletis and Setessa, in either case being fragile and uneasy alliances. Lagonna Band centaurs are diplomatic and have well-structured groups (known as "guros", plural "guri"). Lagonna Band centaurs have simple, yet "proper" names
Pheres Band Centaurs
The Pheres Band roams between the lands of Akros and Setessa. Being more savage, they rely entirely on "might makes right" and have much looser social bonds. This is reflected in their names which are entirely based on superficial traits (i.e. "Great-Hoof", "Wide-Eyes", "Smoke-Born").
Notable Centaurs
- Dominaria
- Ravnica
- Theros
Unknown
Tokens
| Token Name | Color | Type Line | P/T | Text Box | Source | Printings |
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| Centaur | Green | Creature — Centaur | 3/3 | |||
| Green | Creature — Centaur | 3/3 | Protection from black | |||
| Green | Enchantment Creature — Centaur | 3/3 |
Trivia
- The enchantment Still Life can become a 4/3 Centaur enchantment creature.
Gallery
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A Jamuraan centaur (Dominaria)
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Otarian centaurs (Dominaria)
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A Otarian centaur (Dominaria)
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Terisian centaurs (Dominaria)
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A Aeronan centaur (Dominaria)
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Ravnican centaurs
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A female centaur from Ravnica
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Centaurs from Theros
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A Nyxborn centaur from Theros
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A Returned (Zombie) Centaur from Theros
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A Female Centaur
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A "Rhino" Centaur
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A Plant Centaur
References
- ↑ Monty Ashley (March 13, 2013). "Sick Centaurs". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Magic Arcana (December 01, 2005). "Ravnica Hunted Tokens 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
