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'''Atarka''' is one of the five [[elder]] [[dragons]] of [[Tarkir]]. She is a robust beast with antlers, horns and fur. She breathes green flames. The ultimate predator, Atarka spends her days, and most of her nights, hunting and feasting. <ref>{{NewRef|uncharted-realms/planeswalkers-guide-dragons-tarkir-part-2-2015-03-18|Planeswalker's Guide to Dragons of Tarkir, Part 2|The Magic Creative Team|March 18, 2015}}</ref>
{{Infobox character
|image=Atarka.jpg
|birthplace= [[Tarkir]]
|lifetime= unknown
|race=[[Elder]] [[Dragon]]
|colors={{R}}{{G}}
|lore=Atarka
|watermark=Atarka
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'''Atarka''' (/ətɑːrkə/ ''uh-TARK-uh'')<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://wizardsmagic.tumblr.com/post/115141029996/heres-a-pronunciation-guide-for-some-of-the-names|title=Here's a pronunciation guide for some of the names that were requested earlier today.|March 31, 2015}}</ref> is one of the five [[elder]] [[dragon]]s of [[Tarkir]]. She is a robust beast with antlers, horns, and fur. She breathes green flames. The ultimate predator, Atarka spends her days, and most of her nights, hunting and feasting.<ref>{{DailyRef|uncharted-realms/planeswalkers-guide-dragons-tarkir-part-2-2015-03-18|Planeswalker's Guide to Dragons of Tarkir, Part 2|The Magic Creative Team|March 18, 2015}}</ref>


==Atarka's Brood==
==Atarka's Brood==
Atarka and her brood emerged full-fledged from [[Ugin]]'s dragon tempests and were drawn to Tarkir's mountain slopes. They were driven by hunger alone.
Atarka and her brood emerged full-fledged from [[Ugin]]'s dragon tempests and were drawn to Tarkir's mountain slopes. They were driven by hunger alone. Like their progenitor, Atarka's brood breathe fire.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://dougbeyermtg.tumblr.com/post/112107755349/i-have-been-wondering-this-for-awhile-now-but-what|title=Breath weapon rundown|February 25, 2015}}</ref>
 
===Original timeline===
===Original timeline===
Atarka and her brood were revered by the [[Temur Frontier]] for their savagery. After Ugin's death they lost the battle against the [[clans]] of Tarkir. No new brood was created and all died. Atarka never reached [[elder]] status.  
Atarka and her brood were revered by the [[Temur Frontier]] for their savagery. After Ugin's death, they lost the battle against the [[clans]] of Tarkir. No new brood was created and all died. Atarka never reached [[elder]] status.  


===Alternate timeline===
===Alternate timeline===
In the new timeline, Atarka's barely sapient mentality proved to be the salvation to the Temur, as [[Yasova]] satiated her hunger by feeding her [[mammoth]] carcasses, distracting the dragons from attacking her clan. <ref>{{NewRef|uncharted-realms/khanfall-2015-02-18|Khanfall|[[Kelly Digges]]|February 18, 2015}}</ref> Fearful of the elementalism wielded by the shamans of the Temur, the Atarka dragons eventually initiated a purge that only a few could evade and outlawed the title "Dragonclaw".
In the new timeline created by Sarkhan Vol, Atarka's barely sapient mentality proved to be the salvation to the Temur, as [[Yasova]] satiated her hunger by feeding her [[mammoth]] carcasses, distracting the dragons from attacking her clan.<ref>{{DailyRef|uncharted-realms/khanfall-2015-02-18|Khanfall|[[Kelly Digges]]|February 18, 2015}}</ref> Fearful of the elementalism wielded by the shamans of the Temur, the Atarka dragons eventually initiated a purge that only a few could evade and outlawed the title "Dragonclaw".
 
Eighteen years after the Khanfall, Atarka confronted Yasova's hunting band after the death of two Atarka and [[Ojutai]] broodlings. The band were only saved because [[Tae Jin]] had a vision of [[Nicol Bolas]], and impressed Atarka with his tale.<ref name="Blood and Fire">{{DailyRef|magic-story/chronicle-bolas-blood-and-fire-2018-07-18|Chronicle of Bolas: Blood and Fire|[[Kate Elliott]]|July 18, 2018}}</ref>


====Clan Atarka====
====Clan Atarka====
Led by Surrak, the Hunt Caller, the former Temur remain fairly independent - as long as the dragons are fed. Savagery and strength are their greatest assets. The clan was joined by the [[Efreet]] of Qadat (formerly [[Jeskai Way]]). They were won over by Atarka's promise to spread the glory of fire to all the world. Atarka is worshipped and fed by her subjects at Ayagor, the Dragon's Bowl. The dragons spend most of their time hunting or fighting among themselves. Atarka serving-[[goblins]] coat themselves with grease imbued with noxious herbs, hoping to discourage their ravenous masters from adding them to the meal. The frontier [[ainok]] sometimes hunt alongside the humans. They quickly grab a share of the meat and scatter to their dens before the dragon can notice and catch them.
Led by [[Surrak]], the Hunt Caller, the former Temur of the present remain fairly independent - as long as the dragons are fed. Savagery and strength are their greatest assets. The clan was joined by the [[Efreet]] of Qadat (formerly [[Jeskai Way]]). They were won over by Atarka's promise to spread the glory of fire to all the world. Atarka is worshipped and fed by her subjects at Ayagor, the Dragon's Bowl. The dragons spend most of their time hunting or fighting among themselves. Atarka serving-[[goblin]]s coat themselves with grease imbued with noxious herbs, hoping to discourage their ravenous masters from adding them to the meal. The frontier [[ainok]] sometimes hunts alongside the humans of the clan. They quickly grab a share of the meat and scatter to their dens before the dragon can notice and catch them.


Within the Atarka, dissent brews as a young shaman, Arel, has visions of a Tarkir without the tyranny of the dragonlords.
Warriors of the Atarka are much like warriors of the bygone Temur, in that they understand how to survive in their frontier wilderness.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://dougbeyermtg.tumblr.com/post/115736486869/i-know-you-have-a-limit-as-to-how-many|title=Warriors of the Atarka are a lot like warriors of the bygone Temur|April 02, 2015}}</ref> In the alternate timeline, the most important force in the frontier are the huge, hungry Atarka-brood dragons, so for the humans, ainok, and other hunters to eat, they have to make sure the dragons are fed first.


==In-game references==
Within the Atarka, dissent brews as a young shaman, [[List of secondary characters/Tarkir|Arel]], has visions of a Tarkir without the tyranny of the dragonlords.
'''Represented in:'''
* <c>Atarka, World Render</c>
* <c>Dragonlord Atarka</c>


'''Depicted in:'''
==Story appearances==
* <c>Atarka Monument</c>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
* <c>Atarka's Command</c>
|-
! Title !! Author !! Publishing date !! Set !! Setting (plane) !! Featuring
|-
| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/new-tarkir-old-2014-12-31|A New Tarkir of Old}} || [[Kimberly J. Kreines]] || 2014-12-31|| ''[[Fate Reforged]]'' || [[Tarkir]] || [[Sarkhan Vol]], [[Ugin]], [[Zurgo]], [[Narset]], [[Yasova Dragonclaw]], Atarka
|-
| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/khanfall-2015-02-18|Khanfall}} || [[Kelly Digges]] || 2015-02-18 || ''[[Fate Reforged]]'' || [[Tarkir]] || [[Shu Yun]], Quan, [[Alesha]], [[Reyhan]], [[Daghatar]], [[Yasova Dragonclaw]], [[Tasigur]], [[Ugin]], [[Sarkhan Vol]], [[Silumgar]], [[Ojutai]], [[Ikra Shidiqi]], Beril, [[Jagun Wingmate]], Doshiyn Eye-Piercer, [[Kolaghan]], Anchin, Atarka, Yeran
|-
| {{ArticleArchive|uncharted-realms/call-2015-04-15|The Call}} || [[Nik Davidson]] || 2015-04-15 || ''[[Dragons of Tarkir]]'' || [[Tarkir]] || [[Surrak]], Atarka
|-
| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/chronicle-bolas-blood-and-fire-2018-07-18|Chronicle of Bolas: Blood and Fire}} || [[Kate Elliott]] || 2018-07-18 || ''[[Core Set 2019]]'' || [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]], [[Tarkir]] || [[Naiva]], [[Darka]], [[Yasova Dragonclaw]], Atarka, [[Fec]], [[Oiyan]], [[Tae Jin]], [[Baishya]], [[Rakhan]], [[Ugin]], [[Nicol Bolas]], [[Palladia-Mors]], [[Vaevictis Asmadi]], [[Lividus]], [[Ravus]], [[Rubra]], [[Chromium Rhuell]], [[Arcades Sabboth]]
|}


'''Quoted or referred to:'''
==In-game references==
{{In-game|
|cards=
*<c>Atarka, World Render</c>
*<c>Dragonlord Atarka</c>
|associated=
*<c>Atarka Beastbreaker</c>
*<c>Atarka Beastbreaker</c>
*<c>Atarka Efreet</c>
*<c>Atarka Efreet</c>
*<c>Atarka Monument</c>
*<c>Atarka Pummeler</c>
*<c>Atarka Pummeler</c>
*<c>Atarka's Command</c>
|art=
*{{card|Stomping Ground||SLD}}
*<c>Surrak, the Hunt Caller</c>
|flavor=
*<c>Commune with Lava</c>
*<c>Commune with Lava</c>
*<c>Conifer Strider</c>
*<c>Conifer Strider</c>
*<c>Destructor Dragon</c>
*<c>Destructor Dragon</c>
*<c>Dragon Fodder</c> (''[[Dragons of Tarkir]]'')
*{{card|Dragon Fodder|Dragons of Tarkir}}
*<c>Dragonlord Servant</c>
*<c>Dragonlord's Servant</c>
*<c>Dragon-Scarred Bear</c>
*<c>Dragon-Scarred Bear</c>
*<c>Harbinger of the Hunt</c>
*<c>Harbinger of the Hunt</c>
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*<c>Seismic Rupture</c>
*<c>Seismic Rupture</c>
*<c>Stampeding Elk-Herd</c>
*<c>Stampeding Elk-Herd</c>
*<c>Summit Prowler</c> (''Dragons of Tarkir'')
*{{card|Stoke the Flames|March of the Machine|MOM}}
*{{card|Summit Prowler|Dragons of Tarkir}}
*<c>Surrak, the Hunt Caller</c>
*<c>Surrak, the Hunt Caller</c>
*<c>Tread Upon</c>
*<c>Tread Upon</c>
*<c>Volcanic Rush</c>
*<c>Volcanic Rush</c>
 
|title1=Atarka's brood
'''Depictions of Atarka's brood:'''
|custom1=
*<c>Artful Maneuver</c>
*<c>Artful Maneuver</c>
*<c>Tail Slash</c>
*<c>Tail Slash</c>
}}


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 11:16, 21 June 2024

Atarka
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Race Elder Dragon
Birthplace Tarkir
Lifetime unknown
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Atarka (/ətɑːrkə/ uh-TARK-uh)[1] is one of the five elder dragons of Tarkir. She is a robust beast with antlers, horns, and fur. She breathes green flames. The ultimate predator, Atarka spends her days, and most of her nights, hunting and feasting.[2]

Atarka's Brood

Atarka and her brood emerged full-fledged from Ugin's dragon tempests and were drawn to Tarkir's mountain slopes. They were driven by hunger alone. Like their progenitor, Atarka's brood breathe fire.[3]

Original timeline

Atarka and her brood were revered by the Temur Frontier for their savagery. After Ugin's death, they lost the battle against the clans of Tarkir. No new brood was created and all died. Atarka never reached elder status.

Alternate timeline

In the new timeline created by Sarkhan Vol, Atarka's barely sapient mentality proved to be the salvation to the Temur, as Yasova satiated her hunger by feeding her mammoth carcasses, distracting the dragons from attacking her clan.[4] Fearful of the elementalism wielded by the shamans of the Temur, the Atarka dragons eventually initiated a purge that only a few could evade and outlawed the title "Dragonclaw".

Eighteen years after the Khanfall, Atarka confronted Yasova's hunting band after the death of two Atarka and Ojutai broodlings. The band were only saved because Tae Jin had a vision of Nicol Bolas, and impressed Atarka with his tale.[5]

Clan Atarka

Led by Surrak, the Hunt Caller, the former Temur of the present remain fairly independent - as long as the dragons are fed. Savagery and strength are their greatest assets. The clan was joined by the Efreet of Qadat (formerly Jeskai Way). They were won over by Atarka's promise to spread the glory of fire to all the world. Atarka is worshipped and fed by her subjects at Ayagor, the Dragon's Bowl. The dragons spend most of their time hunting or fighting among themselves. Atarka serving-goblins coat themselves with grease imbued with noxious herbs, hoping to discourage their ravenous masters from adding them to the meal. The frontier ainok sometimes hunts alongside the humans of the clan. They quickly grab a share of the meat and scatter to their dens before the dragon can notice and catch them.

Warriors of the Atarka are much like warriors of the bygone Temur, in that they understand how to survive in their frontier wilderness.[6] In the alternate timeline, the most important force in the frontier are the huge, hungry Atarka-brood dragons, so for the humans, ainok, and other hunters to eat, they have to make sure the dragons are fed first.

Within the Atarka, dissent brews as a young shaman, Arel, has visions of a Tarkir without the tyranny of the dragonlords.

Story appearances

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
A New Tarkir of Old Kimberly J. Kreines 2014-12-31 Fate Reforged Tarkir Sarkhan Vol, Ugin, Zurgo, Narset, Yasova Dragonclaw, Atarka
Khanfall Kelly Digges 2015-02-18 Fate Reforged Tarkir Shu Yun, Quan, Alesha, Reyhan, Daghatar, Yasova Dragonclaw, Tasigur, Ugin, Sarkhan Vol, Silumgar, Ojutai, Ikra Shidiqi, Beril, Jagun Wingmate, Doshiyn Eye-Piercer, Kolaghan, Anchin, Atarka, Yeran
The Call Nik Davidson 2015-04-15 Dragons of Tarkir Tarkir Surrak, Atarka
Chronicle of Bolas: Blood and Fire Kate Elliott 2018-07-18 Core Set 2019 Dominaria, Tarkir Naiva, Darka, Yasova Dragonclaw, Atarka, Fec, Oiyan, Tae Jin, Baishya, Rakhan, Ugin, Nicol Bolas, Palladia-Mors, Vaevictis Asmadi, Lividus, Ravus, Rubra, Chromium Rhuell, Arcades Sabboth

In-game references

Represented in:
Associated cards:
Depicted in:
Quoted or referred to:
Atarka's brood:

References

  1. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (March 31, 2015). "Here's a pronunciation guide for some of the names that were requested earlier today.". The Official Magic: The Gathering Tumblr. Tumblr.
  2. ↑ The Magic Creative Team (March 18, 2015). "Planeswalker's Guide to Dragons of Tarkir, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Doug Beyer (February 25, 2015). "Breath weapon rundown". A Voice for Vorthos. Tumblr.
  4. ↑ Kelly Digges (February 18, 2015). "Khanfall". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  5. ↑ Kate Elliott (July 18, 2018). "Chronicle of Bolas: Blood and Fire". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  6. ↑ Doug Beyer (April 02, 2015). "Warriors of the Atarka are a lot like warriors of the bygone Temur". A Voice for Vorthos. Tumblr.
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