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A '''nymph''' (Greek: νύμφη, nymphē) in Greek mythology is a minor female nature [[List of gods and deities|deity]] typically associated with a particular location or landform. Different from goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as divine [[spirits]] who animate nature, and are usually depicted as beautiful, young nubile maidens who love to dance and sing. They are believed to dwell in mountains and groves, by springs and rivers, and also in trees and in valleys and cool grottoes. Although they would never die of old age nor illness, and could give birth to fully immortal children if mated to a [[god]], they themselves were not necessarily immortal. Nymphs are the frequent target of [[satyrs]].  
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'''Nymph''' is a [[creature type]] used on cards that depict divine [[spirit]]s who animate nature, in the form of beautiful, young nubile maidens (though some [[Theros (plane)|Theros]] nymphs are male) who love to dance and sing.


[[Category:Creature types]]
==History==
In Greek mythology, a nymph (νύμφη, nymphē) is a minor female nature [[List of gods and deities|deity]] typically associated with a particular location or landform. Different from goddesses, they are believed to dwell in mountains and groves, by springs and rivers, and also in trees and in valleys and cool grottoes. Although they would never die of old age nor illness and could give birth to fully immortal children if mated to a [[god]], they themselves were not necessarily immortal. These nymphs are the frequent target of [[satyr]]s.
 
The first ''[[Magic]]'' card to bear the [[creature type]] was <c>Shanodin Dryads</c> from ''[[Alpha]]''. The subtype nymph was [[obsolete]]d in ''[[Sixth Edition]]'' and replaced by [[Dryad]]. However, the type was reinstated for the [[Theros block]] where they appear as [[enchantment creatures]] in all five colors. As Dryads are one of the five species of Nymphs, they have a double creature type in the Theros block (Nymph Dryad). In the ''[[Theros]]'' update of the [[comprehensive rules]], <c>Shanodin Dryads</c> also gained the double type.
 
==Storyline==
===Theros===
On [[Theros (plane)|Theros]], nymphs were intentionally created by the [[god]]s and can act as companions, messengers, guardians, or scouts. All nymphs demonstrate the "infusion" of the night sky that all the gods have in common, it's taken as evidence that they are servants of the gods, native to [[Nyx]], and only visiting the sunlit, mortal world at the gods' behest.<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/planeswalkers-guide-theros-part-1-2013-08-21|Planeswalker's Guide To Theros, Part 1|[[The Magic Creative Team]]|August 21, 2013}}</ref> Most are benevolent and associated with healing or other life-giving magic, but dark nymphs dwell near the entrances to [[the Underworld]] and in places of great sorrow as well.<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/planeswalkers-guide-theros-part-3-2013-09-04|Planeswalker's Guide To Theros, Part 3|[[The Magic Creative Team]]|September 4, 2013}}</ref> Nymphs of all kinds pay homage to [[Nylea]], Goddess of the Hunt.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/nymphs-theros-2013-10-01|Nymphs of Theros|[[Jennifer Robles]]|October 02, 2013}}</ref>
 
====Alseids====
Alseids are [[white]]-aligned land nymphs that inhabit meadows. They protect flocks and are in closer proximity to human civilization than any of the other nymphs.
 
====Naiads====
Naiads are [[blue]]-aligned water nymphs which are found in the streams and grottos of the [[Theros (plane)#Nistos Forest| Nistos Forest]]. Naiads also make their home on isolated beaches and shorelines, although they prefer areas with more cover.
 
====Lampads====
Lampads are [[black]]-aligned Underworld nymphs that help [[Athreos]] in guiding the dead. They sometimes bear torches that burn violet.
 
====Oreads====
Oreads are mountain nymphs, and their characteristics mirror the mountain they inhabit. Those that dwell on wooded mountains, such as the {{card|Spearpoint Oread}}, are skilled at hunting and navigating the mountain, and are able to produce valuable rocks and minerals. The fiery volcano oreads are the most aggressive and dangerous nymphs. [[Purphoros]] is fond of the company of all types of oreads, and they take part in wild [[satyr]] ''bakkeia''.
 
====Dryads====
Nylea has created many [[green]]-aligned plant nymphs, and her followers can be found throughout the [[Theros (plane)#Nistos Forest|Nistos]] and [[Theros (plane)#The Chaparral|Skola]] regions.
 
==Notable nymphs==
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
;[[Theros (plane)|Theros]]
*[[Arasta]]
*[[Kestia]]
*[[Sythis]]
*[[Zoe]]
 
;[[Universes Beyond]]
*[https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Goldberry Goldberry] (<c title=Card>Goldberry, River-Daughter</c>)
}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Alseid.jpg|A male Alseid
File:Wizkids Theros miniature 08.jpg|Alseid miniature
File:Naiad.jpg|A male Naiad
File:Wizkids Theros miniature 15.jpg|Naiad miniature
File:Lampad.jpg|A group of Lampads
File:Wizkids Theros miniature 05.jpg|Lampad miniature
File:Oread.jpg|A group of Oreads
File:Wizkids Theros miniature 21.jpg|Oread miniature
File:Dryad (Theros).jpg|A male Dryad
File:Wizkids Theros miniature 07.jpg|Dryad miniature
</gallery>
 
==Game play==
There is a [[common]] cycle of nymphs in ''[[Theros]]''. They are all 2/2 [[enchantment creatures]] with [[bestow]]. As [[aura]]s, each provides +2/+2 and another ability which they themselves have. {{-}} <c>Observant Alseid</c>, <c>Nimbus Naiad</c>, <c>Cavern Lampad</c>, <c>Spearpoint Oread</c>, and <c>Leafcrown Dryad</c>.
 
Another cycle of nymphs is printed ''[[Journey into Nyx]]'' These are also all enchantment creatures, but have [[constellation]] instead of bestow. {{-}} <c>Harvestguard Alseids</c>, <c>Whitewater Naiads</c>, <c>Dreadbringer Lampads</c>, <c>Forgeborn Oreads</c>, <c>Oakheart Dryads</c>
 
[[Theros Beyond Death]] brings the third cycle of Nymphs, again enchantment creatures. There is no mechanical linkage and the cycle spans three rarities, but all have flavor text attributed to a Meletian poet Psamilla.
 
==References==
{{Reflist}}
 
{{Creature types|Races|Nymphs}}

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Nymph
Creature Type
(Subtype for creature/kindred cards)
Beeble Scale 5[1]
Statistics
19 cards
{W} 15.8% {U} 21.1% {B} 15.8% {R} 15.8% {G} 21.1% {G/W} 5.3% {M} 5.3%
as of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
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type:"Nymph"

Nymph is a creature type used on cards that depict divine spirits who animate nature, in the form of beautiful, young nubile maidens (though some Theros nymphs are male) who love to dance and sing.

History

In Greek mythology, a nymph (νύμφη, nymphē) is a minor female nature deity typically associated with a particular location or landform. Different from goddesses, they are believed to dwell in mountains and groves, by springs and rivers, and also in trees and in valleys and cool grottoes. Although they would never die of old age nor illness and could give birth to fully immortal children if mated to a god, they themselves were not necessarily immortal. These nymphs are the frequent target of satyrs.

The first Magic card to bear the creature type was Shanodin Dryads from Alpha. The subtype nymph was obsoleted in Sixth Edition and replaced by Dryad. However, the type was reinstated for the Theros block where they appear as enchantment creatures in all five colors. As Dryads are one of the five species of Nymphs, they have a double creature type in the Theros block (Nymph Dryad). In the Theros update of the comprehensive rules, Shanodin Dryads also gained the double type.

Storyline

Theros

On Theros, nymphs were intentionally created by the gods and can act as companions, messengers, guardians, or scouts. All nymphs demonstrate the "infusion" of the night sky that all the gods have in common, it's taken as evidence that they are servants of the gods, native to Nyx, and only visiting the sunlit, mortal world at the gods' behest.[2] Most are benevolent and associated with healing or other life-giving magic, but dark nymphs dwell near the entrances to the Underworld and in places of great sorrow as well.[3] Nymphs of all kinds pay homage to Nylea, Goddess of the Hunt.[4]

Alseids

Alseids are white-aligned land nymphs that inhabit meadows. They protect flocks and are in closer proximity to human civilization than any of the other nymphs.

Naiads

Naiads are blue-aligned water nymphs which are found in the streams and grottos of the Nistos Forest. Naiads also make their home on isolated beaches and shorelines, although they prefer areas with more cover.

Lampads

Lampads are black-aligned Underworld nymphs that help Athreos in guiding the dead. They sometimes bear torches that burn violet.

Oreads

Oreads are mountain nymphs, and their characteristics mirror the mountain they inhabit. Those that dwell on wooded mountains, such as the Spearpoint Oread, are skilled at hunting and navigating the mountain, and are able to produce valuable rocks and minerals. The fiery volcano oreads are the most aggressive and dangerous nymphs. Purphoros is fond of the company of all types of oreads, and they take part in wild satyr bakkeia.

Dryads

Nylea has created many green-aligned plant nymphs, and her followers can be found throughout the Nistos and Skola regions.

Notable nymphs

Theros
Universes Beyond

Gallery

  • A male Alseid

    A male Alseid

  • Alseid miniature

    Alseid miniature

  • A male Naiad

    A male Naiad

  • Naiad miniature

    Naiad miniature

  • A group of Lampads

    A group of Lampads

  • Lampad miniature

    Lampad miniature

  • A group of Oreads

    A group of Oreads

  • Oread miniature

    Oread miniature

  • A male Dryad

    A male Dryad

  • Dryad miniature

    Dryad miniature

Game play

There is a common cycle of nymphs in Theros. They are all 2/2 enchantment creatures with bestow. As auras, each provides +2/+2 and another ability which they themselves have. — Observant Alseid, Nimbus Naiad, Cavern Lampad, Spearpoint Oread, and Leafcrown Dryad.

Another cycle of nymphs is printed Journey into Nyx These are also all enchantment creatures, but have constellation instead of bestow. — Harvestguard Alseids, Whitewater Naiads, Dreadbringer Lampads, Forgeborn Oreads, Oakheart Dryads

Theros Beyond Death brings the third cycle of Nymphs, again enchantment creatures. There is no mechanical linkage and the cycle spans three rarities, but all have flavor text attributed to a Meletian poet Psamilla.

References

  1. ↑ Mark Rosewater (2020-12-20). "Where are nymphs on the Beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  2. ↑ The Magic Creative Team (August 21, 2013). "Planeswalker's Guide To Theros, Part 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ The Magic Creative Team (September 4, 2013). "Planeswalker's Guide To Theros, Part 3". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. ↑ Jennifer Robles (October 02, 2013). "Nymphs of Theros". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
 
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