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'''Kynaios''' and '''Tiro''' were two [[legendary]] [[human]] [[soldier]]s from [[Theros (plane)|Theros]]. | |||
==History== | |||
In the age of antiquity, the humans of the region that would one day become [[Meletis]], the largest polis on Theros, were ruled by the tyrant [[Agnomakhos]], an immortal [[archon]]. Unchecked for generations, his power grew as he carved out a mighty empire. Kynaios and Tiro, joined by their love for one another and freedom, rose to challenge him. The people rallied to their cause, and Agnomakhos was defeated. The legend says that the god [[Ephara]] granted humans magic to help them overthrow the archon and cast out his [[leonin]] guard.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-theros-part-2-2013-08-28|Planeswalker's Guide to Theros, Part 2|The Magic Creative Team|August 28, 2013}}</ref> | |||
The polis of Meletis was founded on the ruins of Agnomakhos's empire as a beacon of freedom and enlightenment, and its people chose Kynaios and Tiro to be its guardians.<ref name="Commander 2016">{{DailyRef|magic-story/its-time-talk-commander-2016-edition-2016-10-26|It's Time to Talk Commander (2016 Edition)|[[Magic Creative Team]]|October 26, 2016}}</ref> Two great statues were built in their honor. Their real story, however, would be lost to the ages. Instead of peaceful lovers, they would be remembered as two feuding rulers whose deaths were celebrated and whose monuments symbolized the end of their wars. | |||
Their tomb is found in the center of the settlement of Oxus, located in the Meletian holdings.<ref name="D&D Theros Guide">Wizards RPG Team (2020), ''[[D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros]]'', [[Wizards of the Coast]]</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | |||
Kynaios and Tiro are based on the Athenian lovers [[Wikipedia:Harmodius and Aristogeiton|Harmodius and Aristogeiton]], known as the ''Tyrannicides'', who assassinated the Athenian tyrant [[Wikipedia:Hipparchus (son of Peisistratos)|Hipparchus]] in 514 B.C.E. | |||
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* <c>Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis</c> | *[[Unknown_Event/Minneapolis_event_cards|Anax and Cymede and Kynaios and Tiro]]<ref name="Unknown Minn">{{YouTubeRef|r7uk8A4k3wo|Emrakul & Chatterfang!? Koma & Toski!? 62 Unknown Magic Cards!|channel=Good Morning Magic|date=May 10, 2023}}</ref> | ||
*<c>Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis</c> | |||
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*<c>Guardians of Meletis</c> | *<c>Guardians of Meletis</c> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Kynaios and Tiro were two legendary human soldiers from Theros.
History
In the age of antiquity, the humans of the region that would one day become Meletis, the largest polis on Theros, were ruled by the tyrant Agnomakhos, an immortal archon. Unchecked for generations, his power grew as he carved out a mighty empire. Kynaios and Tiro, joined by their love for one another and freedom, rose to challenge him. The people rallied to their cause, and Agnomakhos was defeated. The legend says that the god Ephara granted humans magic to help them overthrow the archon and cast out his leonin guard.[1]
The polis of Meletis was founded on the ruins of Agnomakhos's empire as a beacon of freedom and enlightenment, and its people chose Kynaios and Tiro to be its guardians.[2] Two great statues were built in their honor. Their real story, however, would be lost to the ages. Instead of peaceful lovers, they would be remembered as two feuding rulers whose deaths were celebrated and whose monuments symbolized the end of their wars.
Their tomb is found in the center of the settlement of Oxus, located in the Meletian holdings.[3]
Trivia
Kynaios and Tiro are based on the Athenian lovers Harmodius and Aristogeiton, known as the Tyrannicides, who assassinated the Athenian tyrant Hipparchus in 514 B.C.E.
In-game references
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References
- ↑ The Magic Creative Team (August 28, 2013). "Planeswalker's Guide to Theros, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Magic Creative Team (October 26, 2016). "It's Time to Talk Commander (2016 Edition)". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Wizards RPG Team (2020), D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros, Wizards of the Coast
- ↑ Emrakul & Chatterfang!? Koma & Toski!? 62 Unknown Magic Cards! (Video). Good Morning Magic. YouTube (May 10, 2023).
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