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Shiv is the homeland of the [[Viashino]] and the Shivan [[Dragon]]. It lies on the northeastern part of the string of continents of which [[Jamuraa]] also forms a part. An inhospitable volcanic landmass, Shiv sits in an deep-ocean ''Ring of Fire'' which fuels the coastal waters to near boiling point. Only the Viashino know the secrets of how to navigate these inhospitable waters, much to the ire of the Shivans. Shiv is the most powerful source of red mana on [[Dominaria]].
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The planeswalker [[Teferi]] phased out a large part of Shiv to secure it against Yawgmoth's invasion of Dominaria. Before, Shiv was also the location where [[Urza]] discovered the mana rig, a huge installation which could manufacture powerstones. With the help of the viashino and goblins this enabled him to create the [[Legacy]]. [[Darigaaz]], ''the Igniter'' was the primeval dragon of Shiv.
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The island (or continent) of '''Shiv''' is the most powerful source of [[red]] [[mana]] on [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]].<ref>{{DailyRef|savor-flavor/planes-planechase-2009-09-02|The Planes of ''Planechase''|[[Doug Beyer]]|September 02, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|feature/ground-2011-03-21|From the Ground Up|[[Scott McGough]]|March 21, 2011}}</ref>
 
==Description==
[[File:Visions of shiv.jpg|right|thumb|Visions of Shiv. Art by [[John Avon]], [[Mark Tedin]], and [[Rob Alexander]].]]
Shiv lies on the northeastern part of the string of continents of which [[Jamuraa]] also forms a part. The continents are separated by the [[Great Ocean]].<ref name="Return 1">{{DailyRef|magic-story/return-dominaria-episode-1-2018-03-21|Return to Dominaria, Episode 1|[[Martha Wells]]|March 21, 2018}}</ref> An inhospitable volcanic landmass, Shiv sits in a deep-ocean "Ring of Fire" which fuels the coastal waters to near boiling point.<ref name="Chronicles">[[Pete Venters]], [[Kij Johnson]], and [[Scott Hungerford]] (April 1997). "Dominian Chronicles". ''[[The Duelist]]'' #16, p.63-65</ref> Only the [[viashino]] lizard-folk know the secrets of how to navigate these inhospitable waters, much to the ire of the other Shivans. Shiv is reshaped constantly by geothermal forces and features a sprawling network of volcanic vents. The swirling clouds of ash and vapor formed by its numerous active volcanoes make Shiv visible from miles away. Shiv's inhabitants include the viashino, [[goblin]]s, the nomadic [[Ghitu]] and of course the [[Dragon#Shivan Dragons|Shivan dragons]].
 
===Known locations===
*The '''[[Mana Rig]]'''
*'''Cometia''', an oasis located in a meteor crater.<ref>[[Brian M. Thomsen]] (2001). "''Because of a Twig''". ''[[The Dragons of Magic]]''.</ref> The cave complex inside the crater served as the staging grounds of the [[Second Phyrexian Invasion of Dominaria]] after they evacuated the [[Caves of Koilos]].<ref name="Nemesis">{{WebRef|url=https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/magic-story/the-brothers-war-chapter-3-nemesis|title=The Brothers' War - Chapter 3: Nemesis|author=[[Reinhardt Suarez]]|date=October 25, 2022|publisher=Magicthegathering.com}}</ref>
*The '''<c>Shivan Gorge</c>'''
*'''<c>Darigaaz's Caldera</c>'''
*'''Alric's Landing''',  a trading port established by [[Benalia]].<ref name="Dominaria art book">[[James Wyatt]] (2018), ''[[The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Dominaria]]''. [[VIZ Media]].</ref><ref>{{TwitterRef|EthanFleischer|1253854663759196160|author=[[Ethan Fleischer]]|title=I created a highly-detailed version of the Dominaria map for internal reference use.|date=April 25, 2020}}</ref>
 
==History==
===Creation myth===
According to the Ghitu, Shiv itself hatched from an egg — "a shell of stone around a yolk of flame" — and basked in the heat of primordial Dominaria, shedding its "scales" with each new eruption.<ref name="First Eruption">{{DailyRef|card-preview/dominaria-card-day-first-eruption-2018-03-27|''Dominaria'' Card of the Day: The First Eruption|March 27, 2018}}</ref>  The inhabitants of Shiv were born from its elements — the Ghitu were born of the fire, the Dragons of the air, and the Viashino of the earth.
 
===Prehistory===
Uncounted thousands of years ago, the continent was the seat of power for one of the [[primeval]] dragons, [[Rhammidarigaaz]], who later was imprisoned in a volcano.  
 
===Settlement===
During the ancient times of the [[Thran Empire]], an outpost of this large empire was located on Shiv, a [[Mana Rig]] used to produce [[powerstone]]s. The structure remained standing for ages after the fall of the Thran. The descendants of the goblin slaves that operated the rig forgot how it was supposed to be used, but created a form of religion surrounding the structure.
 
===Urza===
During his studies on [[Tolaria]], [[Urza]] discovered an amulet of Thran-steel one of his students, [[Jhoira]] of the Ghitu, carried. Hoping to use it in his quest against [[Phyrexia]], Urza traveled to the volcanic island and managed to settle with the viashino living by the Rig by making peace with the dragon [[Gherridarigaaz]], and he managed to persuade the goblins to work with viashino for his cause. From that time on the Rig produced many powerstones for his [[the Legacy|Legacy]].
 
===Invasion===
When the [[Phyrexian Invasion of Dominaria|Phyrexian Invasion]] broke out, the Rig was used offensively by Jhoira against the Phyrexians, much to Urza's chagrin; but her old friend, the [[planeswalker]] [[Teferi]], had decided he'd rather flee than fight and wanted her to go along with him. Teferi [[phasing|phased]] out a large chunk of Shiv along with Jhoira and part of the Mana Rig. During this time the [[Dragon#Primeval Dragons|Primeval Dragon]] of Shiv, [[Rhammidarigaaz]], who had been reborn as Gherridarigaaz's son, discovered his origin and started awakening the other dragons.
 
===Rift Era===
Shiv suffered horribly after the devastation left in the wake of the Phyrexian Invasion and the drought of mana caused by the [[time rift]]s. Teferi successfully managed to return Shiv to its complete and whole form at the expense of his [[planeswalker's spark]].<ref name="Time Spiral">[[Scott McGough]] (2006), "[[Time Spiral (novel)|Time Spiral]]", [[Wizards of the Coast]]</ref> [[Mogg]]s from [[Rath]] were introduced into the Goblin population around 4205 AR, causing some evolutionary changes among the Goblins. Both the Shivan Dragons and the Viashino had suffered heavy losses, and Ghitu and the Goblins started a conflict over the remains of the Mana Rig. [[Jhoira]] negotiated a truce and managed to repair the Mana Rig, which once began to produce Thran steel (though the manufacture of new [[powerstone]]s remained contentious).
 
===Shivan Nation===
Respected by Shivans of all kinds, but reluctant to become a leader, Jhoira sought to create a political body that represented all of Shiv.<ref name="Dominaria art book"/> With the once again newly reincarnated [[Darigaaz]], she was instrumental in forming the Shivan Nation in 4520 [[AR]]. Uniting Goblins, Ghitu, Dragons, and Viashino, it is led by a council of eight elders - two of each race - that preside over matters of state. Jhoira herself was elected as the honorary ninth member.
 
===Second Invasion===
The [[New Phyrexia (plane)|New Phyrexians]] used Shiv's Cometia Crater as a secondary staging ground after leaving the [[Caves of Koilos]].<ref name="Nemesis"/> They gathered in the tunnels within the crater's cave complex before launching their attack on Shiv's [[Mana Rig]], and regrouped there after the attack before striking [[Urza's Tower]] in [[New Argive]].
 
==Trivia==
*The “Shivan” of Shivan Dragon came from a reference to [[Wikipedia:Shiva|Shiva]] of Hindu mythology.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/724349357143506944|title=Birthday ask.|July 31, 2023}}</ref>
 
==In-game references==
{{in-game
|cards=
*<c>Shiv</c>
*<c>The First Eruption</c><ref name="First Eruption"/>
*<c>Shivan Gorge</c>
*<c>Shivan Oasis</c>
*<c>Shivan Reef</c>
|associated=
*<c>Sarkhan, Wanderer to Shiv</c>
*{{card|Scalding Tarn|Secret Lair: Ultimate Edition|SLU}}
*<c>Scion of Shiv</c>
*<c>Shiv's Embrace</c>
*<c>Shivan Branch-Burner</c>
*<c>Shivan Devastator</c>
*<c>Shivan Dragon</c>
*<c>Shivan Emissary</c>
*<c>Shivan Fire</c>
*<c>Shivan Harvest</c>
*<c>Shivan Hellkite</c>
*<c>Shivan Meteor</c>
*<c>Shivan Phoenix</c>
*<c>Shivan Raptor</c>
*<c>Shivan Sand-Mage</c>
*<c>Shivan Wumpus</c>
*<c>Shivan Wurm</c>
*<c>Shivan Zombie</c>
*<c>Viashivan Dragon</c>
|referred=
*<c>Acidic Soil</c>
*{{card|Artillery Blast|Dominaria United}}
*{{card|Arc Lightning|Urza's Saga}}
*<c>Dromosaur</c>
*<c>Electryte</c>
*<c>Falter</c>
*<c>Fire Ants</c>
*<c>Goblin Picker</c>
*{{card|Molten Tributary|Dominaria United}}
*<c>Radiating Lightning</c>
*<c>Rorix Bladewing</c>
*<c>Scald</c>
*<c>Scoria Wurm</c>
*<c>Seismic Shift</c>
*{{card|Skizzik|Dominaria}}
*<c>Turf Wound</c>
*{{card|Viashino Sandscout|Tenth Edition|#=246★}}
*<c>Vicious Kavu</c>
*{{card|Volcanic Dragon|Magic 2012}}
*{{card|Wildfire|Urza's Saga}}
}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Orb of Shiv.png|A Shivan artifact from ''[[Magic: Legends]]''.
</gallery>
 
==References==
{{Reflist}}
 
{{Dominaria}}
[[Category:Shivan locations]]

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Plane Dominaria

The island (or continent) of Shiv is the most powerful source of red mana on Dominaria.[1][2]

Description

Visions of Shiv. Art by John Avon, Mark Tedin, and Rob Alexander.

Shiv lies on the northeastern part of the string of continents of which Jamuraa also forms a part. The continents are separated by the Great Ocean.[3] An inhospitable volcanic landmass, Shiv sits in a deep-ocean "Ring of Fire" which fuels the coastal waters to near boiling point.[4] Only the viashino lizard-folk know the secrets of how to navigate these inhospitable waters, much to the ire of the other Shivans. Shiv is reshaped constantly by geothermal forces and features a sprawling network of volcanic vents. The swirling clouds of ash and vapor formed by its numerous active volcanoes make Shiv visible from miles away. Shiv's inhabitants include the viashino, goblins, the nomadic Ghitu and of course the Shivan dragons.

Known locations

History

Creation myth

According to the Ghitu, Shiv itself hatched from an egg — "a shell of stone around a yolk of flame" — and basked in the heat of primordial Dominaria, shedding its "scales" with each new eruption.[9] The inhabitants of Shiv were born from its elements — the Ghitu were born of the fire, the Dragons of the air, and the Viashino of the earth.

Prehistory

Uncounted thousands of years ago, the continent was the seat of power for one of the primeval dragons, Rhammidarigaaz, who later was imprisoned in a volcano.

Settlement

During the ancient times of the Thran Empire, an outpost of this large empire was located on Shiv, a Mana Rig used to produce powerstones. The structure remained standing for ages after the fall of the Thran. The descendants of the goblin slaves that operated the rig forgot how it was supposed to be used, but created a form of religion surrounding the structure.

Urza

During his studies on Tolaria, Urza discovered an amulet of Thran-steel one of his students, Jhoira of the Ghitu, carried. Hoping to use it in his quest against Phyrexia, Urza traveled to the volcanic island and managed to settle with the viashino living by the Rig by making peace with the dragon Gherridarigaaz, and he managed to persuade the goblins to work with viashino for his cause. From that time on the Rig produced many powerstones for his Legacy.

Invasion

When the Phyrexian Invasion broke out, the Rig was used offensively by Jhoira against the Phyrexians, much to Urza's chagrin; but her old friend, the planeswalker Teferi, had decided he'd rather flee than fight and wanted her to go along with him. Teferi phased out a large chunk of Shiv along with Jhoira and part of the Mana Rig. During this time the Primeval Dragon of Shiv, Rhammidarigaaz, who had been reborn as Gherridarigaaz's son, discovered his origin and started awakening the other dragons.

Rift Era

Shiv suffered horribly after the devastation left in the wake of the Phyrexian Invasion and the drought of mana caused by the time rifts. Teferi successfully managed to return Shiv to its complete and whole form at the expense of his planeswalker's spark.[10] Moggs from Rath were introduced into the Goblin population around 4205 AR, causing some evolutionary changes among the Goblins. Both the Shivan Dragons and the Viashino had suffered heavy losses, and Ghitu and the Goblins started a conflict over the remains of the Mana Rig. Jhoira negotiated a truce and managed to repair the Mana Rig, which once began to produce Thran steel (though the manufacture of new powerstones remained contentious).

Shivan Nation

Respected by Shivans of all kinds, but reluctant to become a leader, Jhoira sought to create a political body that represented all of Shiv.[7] With the once again newly reincarnated Darigaaz, she was instrumental in forming the Shivan Nation in 4520 AR. Uniting Goblins, Ghitu, Dragons, and Viashino, it is led by a council of eight elders - two of each race - that preside over matters of state. Jhoira herself was elected as the honorary ninth member.

Second Invasion

The New Phyrexians used Shiv's Cometia Crater as a secondary staging ground after leaving the Caves of Koilos.[6] They gathered in the tunnels within the crater's cave complex before launching their attack on Shiv's Mana Rig, and regrouped there after the attack before striking Urza's Tower in New Argive.

Trivia

  • The “Shivan” of Shivan Dragon came from a reference to Shiva of Hindu mythology.[11]

In-game references

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Gallery

References

  1. ↑ Doug Beyer (September 02, 2009). "The Planes of Planechase". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. ↑ Scott McGough (March 21, 2011). "From the Ground Up". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Martha Wells (March 21, 2018). "Return to Dominaria, Episode 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. ↑ Pete Venters, Kij Johnson, and Scott Hungerford (April 1997). "Dominian Chronicles". The Duelist #16, p.63-65
  5. ↑ Brian M. Thomsen (2001). "Because of a Twig". The Dragons of Magic.
  6. ↑ a b Reinhardt Suarez (October 25, 2022). "The Brothers' War - Chapter 3: Nemesis". Magicthegathering.com.
  7. ↑ a b James Wyatt (2018), The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Dominaria. VIZ Media.
  8. ↑ Ethan Fleischer (April 25, 2020). "I created a highly-detailed version of the Dominaria map for internal reference use.". Twitter.
  9. ↑ a b March 27, 2018. "Dominaria Card of the Day: The First Eruption". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  10. ↑ Scott McGough (2006), "Time Spiral", Wizards of the Coast
  11. ↑ Mark Rosewater (July 31, 2023). "Birthday ask.". Blogatog. Tumblr.
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