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'''Kurkesh''' is an [[ogre]] [[spirit]], infesting ancient ruins on Shandalar.
'''Kurkesh''' is an [[ogre]] [[spirit]], infesting ancient ruins on Shandalar.


If little is known of the [[Onakke]], an ancient civilization of Ogre said to be masters of dark arts and artifice, even less is known of Kurkesh. More than one traveler daring enough to pilfer Onakke ruins met their end at this vengeful spirit's hands. An archeologist who survived the ogre's ghost found evidence that Kurkesh might have been a powerful artificer in ancient times. It is known that Kurkesh poured dark arcane energy into his various creations.
==Description==
If little is known of the [[Onakke]], an ancient civilization of Ogres said to be masters of dark arts and artifice, even less is known of Kurkesh. More than one traveler daring enough to pilfer Onakke ruins met their end at this vengeful spirit's hands. An archeologist who survived the ogre's ghost found evidence that Kurkesh might have been a powerful artificer in ancient times. It is known that Kurkesh poured dark arcane energy into his various creations.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* It seems to be implied that Kurkesh is none other than the creator of the [[Chain Veil]].
*It seems to be implied that Kurkesh is none other than the creator of the [[Chain Veil]].
* In [[Magic 2015/Duels of the Planeswalkers]], the boss of Shandalar is called "Onakke Guardians", and is described as the spirit of a crazed ogre shaman. It uses the "Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient" art, but it is unknown if it is supposed to be the same being.
*In [[Magic 2015/Duels of the Planeswalkers]], the boss of Shandalar is called "Onakke Guardians", and is described as the spirit of a crazed ogre shaman. It uses the "Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient" art, but it is unknown if it is supposed to be the same being.


==Story appearances==
==Story appearances==
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| {{ArticleArchive|veil-deceit-2014-07-02|Veil of Deceit}} || [[James Wyatt]] || 2014-07-02 || ''[[Magic 2015]]'' || [[Shandalar]] ||[[Liliana Vess]], [[Kurkesh]], [[Chain Veil]]
| [https://web.archive.org/web/20160629145132/http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/hunter-and-veil-part-3-2008-08-13 The Hunter and the Veil, Part 3] || [[Jenna Helland]] || 2008-08-13 || ''[[Eventide]]'' || [[Shandalar]] || [[Liliana Vess|Liliana]], Kurkesh, [[Garruk]]
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| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/veil-deceit-2014-07-01|Veil of Deceit}} || [[James Wyatt]] || 2014-07-02 || ''[[Magic 2015]]'' || [[Shandalar]] || [[Liliana Vess|Liliana]], [[Kothophed]], [[Griselbrand]], [[Garruk]], [[Raven Man]], Kurkesh
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* <c>Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient</c>
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Latest revision as of 03:45, 27 June 2024

Kurkesh
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Details
Race Ogre
Birthplace Shandalar
Lifetime long before the Mending
Colors
{R}

Kurkesh is an ogre spirit, infesting ancient ruins on Shandalar.

Description

If little is known of the Onakke, an ancient civilization of Ogres said to be masters of dark arts and artifice, even less is known of Kurkesh. More than one traveler daring enough to pilfer Onakke ruins met their end at this vengeful spirit's hands. An archeologist who survived the ogre's ghost found evidence that Kurkesh might have been a powerful artificer in ancient times. It is known that Kurkesh poured dark arcane energy into his various creations.

Trivia

  • It seems to be implied that Kurkesh is none other than the creator of the Chain Veil.
  • In Magic 2015/Duels of the Planeswalkers, the boss of Shandalar is called "Onakke Guardians", and is described as the spirit of a crazed ogre shaman. It uses the "Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient" art, but it is unknown if it is supposed to be the same being.

Story appearances

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
The Hunter and the Veil, Part 3 Jenna Helland 2008-08-13 Eventide Shandalar Liliana, Kurkesh, Garruk
Veil of Deceit James Wyatt 2014-07-02 Magic 2015 Shandalar Liliana, Kothophed, Griselbrand, Garruk, Raven Man, Kurkesh

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