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The '''Moon of Innistrad''', also called the '''Moon of Silver'''<ref name=":0" /> or '''Heron Moon'''<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/drownyard-temple-2016-04-06|The Drownyard Temple|[[Mel Li]]|April 6, 2016}}</ref>, is a controversial entity in [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]]: a source of hope and a harbinger of misfortune at the same time.  
The '''Moon of Innistrad''', also called the '''Moon of Silver'''<ref name=":0" /> or '''Heron Moon'''<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/drownyard-temple-2016-04-06|The Drownyard Temple|[[Mel Li]]|April 6, 2016}}</ref>, is a controversial entity in [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]]: a source of hope and a harbinger of misfortune at the same time.  


==Nature of the moon==
==Nature of the Moon==
Many wise astronomers believe the moon is a vast desert made ​​of pure silver, and all the silver in Innistrad comes from the moon. The magical substance is therefore known as '''Moonsilver'''.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-innistrad-midnight-hunt-2021-09-09|Planeswalker's Guide to Innistrad: Midnight Hunt|[[Doug Beyer]] and [[Ari Zirulnik]]|September 9, 2021}}</ref> The [[priest]]s and Cathars know of the special power that blessed silver has, both on [[werewolves]] and also on other [[horror]]s. Thus, the moon has been associated with the divine power of the [[Archangel]] [[Avacyn]].   
Many wise astronomers believe the moon is a vast desert made ​​of pure silver, and all the silver in Innistrad comes from the moon. The magical substance is therefore known as '''Moonsilver'''.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-innistrad-midnight-hunt-2021-09-09|Planeswalker's Guide to Innistrad: Midnight Hunt|[[Doug Beyer]] and [[Ari Zirulnik]]|September 9, 2021}}</ref> The [[priest]]s and Cathars know of the special power that blessed silver has, both on [[werewolves]] and also on other [[horror]]s. Thus, the moon has been associated with the divine power of the [[Archangel]] [[Avacyn]].   


Some even believe to see a heron form in the dark and bright areas of the moon, so with time, the heron has become the symbol of Avacyn as well.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/heron-moon-2011-11-17|The Heron in the Moon|[[Monty Ashley]]|November 17, 2011}}</ref> But the full moon can also slow the [[protection|protective magic]], and generate effects as terrifying as the [[transform]]ation of the werewolves. The "silver fickle" moon, seems to serve humanity as well as carrying out the worst evils and [[nightmare]]s in the face of the plane.
Some even believe to see a heron form in the dark and bright areas of the moon, so with time, the heron has become the symbol of Avacyn as well.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/heron-moon-2011-11-17|The Heron in the Moon|[[Monty Ashley]]|November 17, 2011}}</ref> But the full moon can also slow the [[protection|protective magic]], and generate effects as terrifying as the [[transform]]ation of the werewolves. The "silver fickle" moon seems to serve humanity as well as carrying out the worst evils and [[nightmare]]s in the face of the plane.


==Aspects of the moon==
==Aspects of the Moon==
[[File:Prayer to Sigarda.jpg‎|250px|thumb|Prayer to [[Sigarda]], depecting the phasings of the  moon]]
[[File:Prayer to Sigarda.jpg‎|250px|thumb|Prayer to [[Sigarda]], depecting the phasings of the  moon]]
[[Human]]s have given names to the different aspects of the moon because of their strange influence on the world, from the changing seasons to the strength or weakness of certain magical powers and [[species]].<ref name=":0">{{DailyRef|savor-flavor/planeswalkers-guide-innistrad-introduction-2011-08-24|A Planeswalker's Guide to Innistrad: Introduction|Magic Creative Team|August 24, 2011}}</ref>  The [[planeswalker]] [[Tamiyo]] is particularly enamored with the mysteries of Innistrad and its silver moon. Observing them for many cycles, she's carefully charted the forces at work here, including the moon's influence on the [[Lycanthrope|lycanthropic]] curse and the ebb and flow of the vampire frenzies.<ref>[http://magic.wizards.com/en/story/planeswalkers/tamiyo Tamiyo]</ref>  
[[Human]]s have given names to the different aspects of the moon because of their strange influence on the world, from the changing seasons to the strength or weakness of certain magical powers and [[species]].<ref name=":0">{{DailyRef|savor-flavor/planeswalkers-guide-innistrad-introduction-2011-08-24|A Planeswalker's Guide to Innistrad: Introduction|Magic Creative Team|August 24, 2011}}</ref>  The [[planeswalker]] [[Tamiyo]] was particularly enamored with the mysteries of Innistrad and its silver moon. Observing them for many cycles she carefully charted the forces at work here, including the moon's influence on the [[Lycanthrope|lycanthropic]] curse and the ebb and flow of the vampire frenzies.<ref>[http://magic.wizards.com/en/story/planeswalkers/tamiyo Tamiyo]</ref>  


===The Harvest Moon===
===The Harvest Moon===
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The days are much shorter, the weather cools with the passing of days and the woods are full of vibrant colors. This station is where the [[vampire]]s are believed to reach the fullness of their power. Bonfires are common during harvest time when farmers come to work late, even after sunset.
The days are much shorter, the weather cools with the passing of days and the woods are full of vibrant colors. This station is where the [[vampire]]s are believed to reach the fullness of their power. Bonfires are common during harvest time when farmers come to work late, even after sunset.


Some believe the bonfires keep away the vampires ...
Some believe the bonfires keep away the vampires...
[[File:Innistradmoon.jpg‎|200px|thumb|Hunter's Moon]]
[[File:Innistradmoon.jpg‎|200px|thumb|Hunter's Moon]]


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===New Moon===
===New Moon===
The New Moon is the closest to the spring in Innistrad but in turn the shortest of all. The days are longer and the sun is shining, though still pale in comparison to other planes. Forests grow and revitalize, perhaps for that, all human beings consider this stage of the Moon as the "new life and birth" stage.
The New Moon is the closest to the spring in Innistrad but in turn the shortest of all. The days are longer and the sun is shining, though still pale in comparison to other planes. Forests grow and revitalize; perhaps due to this, all human beings consider this stage of the Moon as the "new life and birth" stage.


Babies born under the tutelage of "New Moon" are considered sacred and are believed to have a better chance to reach the [[Blessed Sleep]].
Babies born under the tutelage of the "New Moon" are considered sacred and are believed to have a better chance to reach the [[Blessed Sleep]].


===Emrakul in the moon===
===Emrakul in the Moon===
The [[Eldrazi]] titan [[Emrakul]] willingly let herself be sealed in Innistrad's moon, after telling Jace that she "didn't want to play anymore" and "It was not her time. Not yet."<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/promised-end-2016-07-27|The Promised End|[[Ken Troop]]|July 27, 2016}}</ref>
The [[Eldrazi]] titan [[Emrakul]] willingly let herself be sealed in Innistrad's moon, after telling Jace that she, "didn't want to play anymore," and, "It was not her time. Not yet."<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/promised-end-2016-07-27|The Promised End|[[Ken Troop]]|July 27, 2016}}</ref>


===Eternal night===
===Eternal Night===
During the [[Eternal Night]], the moon was kept in place by ancient magic.<ref name="Tithes">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-1-tithes-and-invitations-2021-10-28|Tithes and Invitations|[[K. Arsenault Rivera]]|October 28, 2021}}</ref> With [[Sorin Markov]]'s assistance, Arlinn and [[the Gatewatch]] managed to recover the [[Moonsilver Key]] from [[Olivia Voldaren]]. They hastened their return to the [[Celestus]] to complete the ritual to banish the Eternal Night. 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, the moon had already begun its 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>
During the [[Eternal Night]], the moon was kept in place by ancient magic.<ref name="Tithes">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-1-tithes-and-invitations-2021-10-28|Tithes and Invitations|[[K. Arsenault Rivera]]|October 28, 2021}}</ref> With [[Sorin Markov]]'s assistance, Arlinn and [[the Gatewatch]] managed to recover the [[Moonsilver Key]] from [[Olivia Voldaren]]. They hastened their return to the [[Celestus]] to complete the ritual to banish the Eternal Night. 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, the moon had already begun its 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 references==
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* <c>Full Moon's Rise</c>
* <c>Full Moon's Rise</c>
* <c>Howling Moon</c>
* <c>Howling Moon</c>
* <c>Imprisoned in the Moon</c>
* {{card|Imprisoned in the Moon||EMN}}
* <c>Lunar Frenzy</c>
* <c>Lunar Frenzy</c>
* <c>Lunar Mystic</c>
* {{card|Lunar Mystic||AVR}}
* <c>Lunar Rejection</c>
* <c>Lunar Rejection</c>
* <c>Moon Heron</c>  
* <c>Moon Heron</c>  
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* <c>Archghoul of Thraben</c>
* <c>Archghoul of Thraben</c>
* <c>Arrogant Outlaw</c>
* <c>Arrogant Outlaw</c>
* <c>Ashmouth Hound</c>
* {{card|Ashmouth Hound||ISD}}
* <c>Baithook Angler</c> / <c>Hook-Haunt Drifter</c>  
* <c>Baithook Angler</c> / <c>Hook-Haunt Drifter</c>  
* <c>Balista Wielder</c>
* <c>Ballista Wielder</c>
* <c>Bane of Hanweir</c>  
* <c>Bane of Hanweir</c>  
* <c>Baneclaw Marauder</c>
* <c>Baneclaw Marauder</c>
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* <c>Cleaver Skaab</c>
* <c>Cleaver Skaab</c>
* <c>Convicted Killer</c> / <c>Branded Howler</c>
* <c>Convicted Killer</c> / <c>Branded Howler</c>
* <c>Corpse Traders</c>
* {{card|Corpse Traders||AVR}}
* <c>Courageous Outrider</c>
* <c>Courageous Outrider</c>
* <c>Courier Bat</c>
* <c>Courier Bat</c>
* <c>Cryptolith Fragment</c>
* <c>Cryptolith Fragment</c>
* <c>Dauntless Avenger</c>
* <c>Dauntless Avenger</c>
* <c>Deadeye Navigator</c>
* {{card|Deadeye Navigator||AVR}}
* <c>Departed Soulkeeper</c>
* <c>Departed Soulkeeper</c>
* <c>Descend upon the Sinful</c>
* {{card|Descend upon the Sinful||SOI}}
* <c>Devils' Playground</c>
* <c>Devils' Playground</c>
* <c>Dire-Strain Brawler</c>
* <c>Dire-Strain Brawler</c>
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* <c>Diregraf Rebirth</c>
* <c>Diregraf Rebirth</c>
* <c>Dominating Vampire</c>
* <c>Dominating Vampire</c>
* {{card|Doomed Traveler|Innistrad}}
* {{card|Doomed Traveler||ISD}}
* <c>Dreamroot Cascade</c>
* <c>Dreamroot Cascade</c>
* <c>Drownyard Amalgam</c>
* <c>Drownyard Amalgam</c>
* <c>Duel for Dominance</c>
* <c>Duel for Dominance</c>
*<c>Emrakul, the World Anew</c>
* <c>Erupting Dreadwolf</c>
* <c>Erupting Dreadwolf</c>
* <c>Falcon Abomination</c>
* <c>Falcon Abomination</c>
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* <c>Fearsome Werewolf</c>
* <c>Fearsome Werewolf</c>
* <c>Fibrous Entangler</c>
* <c>Fibrous Entangler</c>
* <c>Fiend of the Shadows</c>
* {{card|Fiend of the Shadows||DKA}}
* <c>Firmament Sage</c>  
* <c>Firmament Sage</c>  
* <c>Flameheart Werewolf</c>
* <c>Flameheart Werewolf</c>
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* {{card|Ghost Quarter|Innistrad}}
* {{card|Ghost Quarter|Innistrad}}
* <c>Ghouls' Night Out</c>
* <c>Ghouls' Night Out</c>
* <c>Grave Bramble</c>
* {{card|Grave Bramble||ISD}}
* <c>Grizzled Outcasts</c>
* <c>Grizzled Outcasts</c>
* <c>Harvester of Souls</c>
* {{card|Harvester of Souls||AVR}}
* <c>Headless Rider</c>
* <c>Headless Rider</c>
* <c>Helvault</c>  
* <c>Helvault</c>  
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* <c>Howlpack Resurgence</c>
* <c>Howlpack Resurgence</c>
* <c>Humble the Brute</c>
* <c>Humble the Brute</c>
* <c>Hunger of the Howlpack</c>
* {{card|Hunger of the Howlpack||DKA}}
* <c>Hungry Ridgewolf</c>
* <c>Hungry Ridgewolf</c>
* <c>Hysterical Blindness</c>
* <c>Hysterical Blindness</c>
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* <c>Leeching Lurker</c>
* <c>Leeching Lurker</c>
* {{card|Liliana, the Last Hope||PS16}}
* {{card|Liliana, the Last Hope||PS16}}
* <c>Long Road Home</c>
* {{card|Long Road Home||EMN}}
* <c>Lone Wolf of the Natterknolls</c>
* <c>Lone Wolf of the Natterknolls</c>
* <c>Lord of the Ulvenwald</c>
* <c>Lord of the Ulvenwald</c>
* <c>Lunar Rejection</c>
* <c>Lunar Rejection</c>
* <c>Makeshift Mauler</c>
* {{card|Makeshift Mauler||ISD}}
* <c>Manaform Hellkite</c>
* <c>Manaform Hellkite</c>
* {{card|Markov Dreadknight|Shadows over Innistrad}}
* {{card|Markov Dreadknight|Shadows over Innistrad}}
* <c>Marrow Bats</c>
* {{card|Marrow Bats||AVR}}
* <c>Merciless Predator</c>  
* <c>Merciless Predator</c>  
* <c>Midnight Duelist</c>  
* <c>Midnight Duelist</c>  
* <c>Moorland Haunt</c>  
* <c>Moorland Haunt</c>  
* <c>Morkrut Banshee</c>
* {{card|Morkrut Banshee||ISD}}
* <c>Mourning Patrol</c>
* <c>Mourning Patrol</c>
* <c>Mysterious Tome</c> / <c>Chilling Chronicle</c>  
* <c>Mysterious Tome</c> / <c>Chilling Chronicle</c>  
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* <c>Prophetic Ravings</c>
* <c>Prophetic Ravings</c>
* <c>Rahilda, Wanted Cutthroat</c> / <c>Rahilda, Feral Outlaw</c>
* <c>Rahilda, Wanted Cutthroat</c> / <c>Rahilda, Feral Outlaw</c>
* <c>Rally the Peasants</c>
* {{card|Rally the Peasants||ISD}}
* <c>Ravager of the Fells</c>  
* <c>Ravager of the Fells</c>  
* <c>Reckless Stormseeker</c>  
* <c>Reckless Stormseeker</c>  
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* <c>Stalking Predator</c>
* <c>Stalking Predator</c>
* {{card|Tamiyo, Field Researcher|Eldritch Moon}}
* {{card|Tamiyo, Field Researcher|Eldritch Moon}}
* {{card|Tamiyo, the Moon Sage|Mythic Edition}}
* {{card|Tamiyo, the Moon Sage|Secret Lair|SLD|#=396}}
* {{card|Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset||MID|#=280}}
* {{card|Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset||MID|#=280}}
* <c>Terror of Kruin Pass</c>  
* <c>Terror of Kruin Pass</c>  
* <c>Tibalt, Wicked Tormenter</c>  
* <c>Tibalt, Wicked Tormentor</c>  
* <c>Tormented Pariah</c> / <c>Rampaging Werewolf</c>
* <c>Tormented Pariah</c> / <c>Rampaging Werewolf</c>
* <c>Tovolar, the Midnight Scourge</c>
* <c>Tovolar, the Midnight Scourge</c>
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* <c>Witness the Future</c>
* <c>Witness the Future</c>
* {{card|Wolf Strike||VOW}}
* {{card|Wolf Strike||VOW}}
* <c>Zealous Strike</c>
* {{card|Zealous Strike||AVR}}
|referred=
|referred=
* {{card|Angry Mob||MID}}
* {{card|Insectile Aberration||MID}}
* {{card|Insectile Aberration||MID}}
* {{card|Mad Prophet|Avacyn Restored}}
* {{card|Mad Prophet|Avacyn Restored}}
* <c>Mystic Monstrosity</c>
* <c>Mystic Monstrosity</c>
* <c>Prophetic Ravings</c>
* <c>Prophetic Ravings</c>
* <c>Soul of the Harvest</c>
* {{card|Soul of the Harvest||AVR}}
* {{card|Thalia, Guardian of Thraben|Secret Lair Drop Series|SLD|#=38}}
* {{card|Thalia, Guardian of Thraben|Secret Lair Drop Series|SLD|#=38}}
* {{card|Turn Aside|Eldritch Moon}}
* {{card|Turn Aside|Eldritch Moon}}
* {{card|Unruly Mob||MID}}
}}
}}


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Moon of Innistrad
[[File:{{#setmainimage:Paraselene.jpg}}|250px]]
The Heron in the Moon
Information
Plane Innistrad

The Moon of Innistrad, also called the Moon of Silver[1] or Heron Moon[2], is a controversial entity in Innistrad: a source of hope and a harbinger of misfortune at the same time.

Nature of the Moon

Many wise astronomers believe the moon is a vast desert made ​​of pure silver, and all the silver in Innistrad comes from the moon. The magical substance is therefore known as Moonsilver.[3] The priests and Cathars know of the special power that blessed silver has, both on werewolves and also on other horrors. Thus, the moon has been associated with the divine power of the Archangel Avacyn.

Some even believe to see a heron form in the dark and bright areas of the moon, so with time, the heron has become the symbol of Avacyn as well.[4] But the full moon can also slow the protective magic, and generate effects as terrifying as the transformation of the werewolves. The "silver fickle" moon seems to serve humanity as well as carrying out the worst evils and nightmares in the face of the plane.

Aspects of the Moon

Prayer to Sigarda, depecting the phasings of the moon

Humans have given names to the different aspects of the moon because of their strange influence on the world, from the changing seasons to the strength or weakness of certain magical powers and species.[1] The planeswalker Tamiyo was particularly enamored with the mysteries of Innistrad and its silver moon. Observing them for many cycles she carefully charted the forces at work here, including the moon's influence on the lycanthropic curse and the ebb and flow of the vampire frenzies.[5]

The Harvest Moon

The Harvest Moon represents autumn in Innistrad, a huge orange/red blood moon hanging in the night sky. The days are much shorter, the weather cools with the passing of days and the woods are full of vibrant colors. This station is where the vampires are believed to reach the fullness of their power. Bonfires are common during harvest time when farmers come to work late, even after sunset.

Some believe the bonfires keep away the vampires...

Hunter's Moon

Hunter's Moon

The Hunter's Moon represents the middle of the winter in Innistrad. The cold air never leaves and the apex of the sun remains always on the horizon. This is the longest season of the plane and is the time when food is scarce. Hunters must venture into the forests in search of their food, which determines the best time when various atrocities are encouraged to attack humans.

Some believe that this Moon is the one that empowers the werewolves, based on increased attacks of these abominations in towns and roads.

New Moon

The New Moon is the closest to the spring in Innistrad but in turn the shortest of all. The days are longer and the sun is shining, though still pale in comparison to other planes. Forests grow and revitalize; perhaps due to this, all human beings consider this stage of the Moon as the "new life and birth" stage.

Babies born under the tutelage of the "New Moon" are considered sacred and are believed to have a better chance to reach the Blessed Sleep.

Emrakul in the Moon

The Eldrazi titan Emrakul willingly let herself be sealed in Innistrad's moon, after telling Jace that she, "didn't want to play anymore," and, "It was not her time. Not yet."[6]

Eternal Night

During the Eternal Night, the moon was kept in place by ancient magic.[7] With Sorin Markov's assistance, Arlinn and the Gatewatch managed to recover the Moonsilver Key from Olivia Voldaren. They hastened their return to the Celestus to complete the ritual to banish the Eternal Night. 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, the moon had already begun its descent. The balance between night and day was restored.[8]

In-game references

Associated cards:
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References

  1. ↑ a b Magic Creative Team (August 24, 2011). "A Planeswalker's Guide to Innistrad: Introduction". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. ↑ Mel Li (April 6, 2016). "The Drownyard Temple". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Doug Beyer and Ari Zirulnik (September 9, 2021). "Planeswalker's Guide to Innistrad: Midnight Hunt". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. ↑ Monty Ashley (November 17, 2011). "The Heron in the Moon". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  5. ↑ Tamiyo
  6. ↑ Ken Troop (July 27, 2016). "The Promised End". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  7. ↑ K. Arsenault Rivera (October 28, 2021). "Tithes and Invitations". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  8. ↑ K. Arsenault Rivera (November 24, 2021). "Episode 5: Till Death Do Us Part". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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