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{{Infobox character | {{Infobox character | ||
|image= | |image=Polukranos, Unchained.jpg | ||
|birthplace=[[Theros (plane)|Theros]] | |birthplace=[[Theros (plane)|Theros]] | ||
|race=[[Hydra]] | |race= [[Phyrexian]] [[Hydra]]<br>Briefly [[Hydra]] [[Zombie]]<br>Formerly [[Hydra]] | ||
|lifetime=[[Mending Era]] | |||
|colors={{mana|G}} (Alive)<br>{{mana|BG}} (Returned)<br>{{mana|GW}} (Phyrexian) | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Polukranos''', also known as '''World Eater''', is a gigantic [[legendary]] [[Hydra]] from [[Theros (plane)|Theros]]. | '''Polukranos''' (''Poh-LOO-krahn-ohs''),<ref name="Pronunciation">{{DailyRef|theran-pronunciation-quiz-2013-09-26|Theran Pronunciation Quiz|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|September 26, 2013}}</ref> also known as '''World Eater''', is a gigantic [[legendary]] [[Hydra]] from [[Theros (plane)|Theros]]. As the mortal manifestation of the eternal ideal of a hydra, it emerges when the magic that holds the pillars of the world is shaken.<ref name="D&D">Wizards RPG Team (2020), ''[[D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros]]'', [[Wizards of the Coast]]</ref> It is a herald of terrible times when the fate of the poleis and civilization are in the balance. | ||
==In-game | ==History== | ||
First resting in a celestial lair, the monster fell to Theros because of the battle between [[Purphoros]] and [[Heliod]]. It was sealed under the [[Theros (plane)#The Nessian Wilds|Nessian Forest]] by Heliod and [[Nylea]], where it dwelled, growing and devouring all who wandered into its territory. When the [[planeswalker]] [[Elspeth Tirel]] came back to Theros, Heliod made her his [[Champion of the Sun|champion]], and sent her to defeat the Hydra, which had awakened and was ravaging the lands. The monster fell, the Sun's champion defeating it with [[Godsend]], a swordspear crafted by Heliod using the same weapon which had made Polukranos fall from his former lair. | |||
After its death, Polukranos was locked away in [[The Underworld]]. During the war of the gods, the [[undead]] monster managed to break free. | |||
During [[New Phyrexia's Invasion of the Multiverse]], Polukranos escaped the Underworld and continued to devour everything in his wake with reckless enthusiasm. He would ultimately be [[Compleation|compleated]] by the Alabaster Host.<ref><c>Polukranos, Engine of Ruin</c></ref><ref>{{YouTubeRef|FSzvpd5cHGs|March of the Machine: Debut Aftershow|channel=[[Magic: The Gathering]]|date=March 31, 2023}}</ref> | |||
==Story appearances== | |||
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| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/ajani-mentor-heroes-2014-12-17|Ajani, Mentor of Heroes}}|| [[Kelly Digges]] || 2014-04-09 || ''[[Journey into Nyx]]'' || [[Theros (plane)|Theros]] || [[Ajani Goldmane]], [[Seza]], Aletha, Koila, [[Brimaz]], [[Elspeth]], Lanathos, Polukranos, Agnomakhos | |||
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==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:polukranos.jpg|Polukranos, in Life | |||
</gallery> | |||
==In-game references== | |||
{{in-game | {{in-game | ||
|cards= | |cards= | ||
* <c>Polukranos, World Eater</c> | *<c>Polukranos, Engine of Ruin</c> | ||
*<c>Polukranos Reborn</c> | |||
*<c>Polukranos, Unchained</c> | |||
*<c>Polukranos, World Eater</c> | |||
|art= | |||
*{{card|Gallery of Legends|Unfinity}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
{{Theros|characters}} | {{Theros|characters}} | ||
[[Category:Hydras]] | [[Category:Hydras]] | ||
[[Category:Zombies]] | |||
[[Category:Deceased]] | |||
Latest revision as of 08:17, 31 May 2024
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| Details | |
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Phyrexian Hydra Briefly Hydra Zombie Formerly Hydra |
| Birthplace | Theros |
| Lifetime | Mending Era |
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 (Alive) (Returned) (Phyrexian) | |
Polukranos (Poh-LOO-krahn-ohs),[1] also known as World Eater, is a gigantic legendary Hydra from Theros. As the mortal manifestation of the eternal ideal of a hydra, it emerges when the magic that holds the pillars of the world is shaken.[2] It is a herald of terrible times when the fate of the poleis and civilization are in the balance.
History
First resting in a celestial lair, the monster fell to Theros because of the battle between Purphoros and Heliod. It was sealed under the Nessian Forest by Heliod and Nylea, where it dwelled, growing and devouring all who wandered into its territory. When the planeswalker Elspeth Tirel came back to Theros, Heliod made her his champion, and sent her to defeat the Hydra, which had awakened and was ravaging the lands. The monster fell, the Sun's champion defeating it with Godsend, a swordspear crafted by Heliod using the same weapon which had made Polukranos fall from his former lair.
After its death, Polukranos was locked away in The Underworld. During the war of the gods, the undead monster managed to break free.
During New Phyrexia's Invasion of the Multiverse, Polukranos escaped the Underworld and continued to devour everything in his wake with reckless enthusiasm. He would ultimately be compleated by the Alabaster Host.[3][4]
Story appearances
| Title | Author | Publishing date | Set | Setting (plane) | Featuring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajani, Mentor of Heroes | Kelly Digges | 2014-04-09 | Journey into Nyx | Theros | Ajani Goldmane, Seza, Aletha, Koila, Brimaz, Elspeth, Lanathos, Polukranos, Agnomakhos |
Gallery
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Polukranos, in Life
In-game references
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References
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (September 26, 2013). "Theran Pronunciation Quiz". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Wizards RPG Team (2020), D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros, Wizards of the Coast
- ↑ Polukranos, Engine of Ruin
- ↑ March of the Machine: Debut Aftershow (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (March 31, 2023).
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