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|birthplace=[[Shiv]], [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]] | |birthplace=[[Shiv]], [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]] | ||
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|race=[[Dragon]] | |race=[[Dragon]] | ||
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|parents=[[Gherridarigaaz]] (''[[Time Streams]]'')<br/>[[Palladia-Mors]] (''[[Dominaria United]]'') | |||
|relatives=[[Rith]] (sister) | |||
|sources=[[Time Streams]], [[Invasion (novel)|Invasion]], [[Planeshift (novel)|Planeshift]] | |sources=[[Time Streams]], [[Invasion (novel)|Invasion]], [[Planeshift (novel)|Planeshift]] | ||
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'''Darigaaz''' was one of the [[Primeval Dragons]]. He was the son of [[Palladia-Mors]] and brother of [[Rith]].<ref name="DMU Legends">{{DailyRef|feature/legends-youll-find-dominaria-united-2022-09-01|The Legends You'll Find in Dominaria United|[[Roy Graham]]|September 1, 2022}}</ref> His name means "conception" in the ancient draconic language, and he was known as "The Igniter."<ref>{{DailyRef|darigaaz-legendary-dragon-2007-05-16|Darigaaz, Legendary Dragon|[[Magic Arcana]]|May 16, 2007}}</ref> | '''Darigaaz''', formerly called '''Rhammidarigaaz''', was one of the [[Primeval Dragons]]. He was the son of [[Palladia-Mors]] and brother of [[Rith]].<ref name="DMU Legends">{{DailyRef|feature/legends-youll-find-dominaria-united-2022-09-01|The Legends You'll Find in Dominaria United|[[Roy Graham]]|September 1, 2022}}</ref> His name means "conception" in the ancient draconic language, and he was known as "The Igniter."<ref>{{DailyRef|darigaaz-legendary-dragon-2007-05-16|Darigaaz, Legendary Dragon|[[Magic Arcana]]|May 16, 2007}}</ref> Darigaaz has been reincarnated several times. | ||
Darigaaz has been reincarnated several times. | |||
==Description== | |||
Darigaaz's current incarnation is a massive, somewhat humanoid dragon.<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/the-magic-story-podcast-returns|title=Dominaria United #4: A Brutal Blow|work=The Magic Story Podcast|author=[[Harless Snyder]] and [[Natalie Kreider]]|date=March 13, 2023}}</ref> He is broad-shouldered, with muscular arms that end in handlike claws. His dark umber-colored skin is more leathery than scaley, and features striations on his tail. His lizardlike face features horns like a ram's, and he breathes a white-hot flame that can vaporize enemies. | |||
==Storyline== | ==Storyline== | ||
=== | ===Original Incarnation=== | ||
'''Rhammidarigaaz''', | '''Rhammidarigaaz''', also called Darigaaz, was the son of [[Gherridarigaaz]].<ref>[[J. Robert King]] (1999). ''[[Time Streams]]''. [[Wizards of the Coast]]</ref> He aided [[Urza]] in allying the [[Viashino]] and [[goblin]]s of [[Shiv]] to work in the [[Mana Rig]], then in evacuating [[Serra's Realm]]. He later became the head of the [[Dragon Nations]] at the time of the [[Phyrexian Invasion]], lending his powerful subjects to the war effort on the side of the [[Coalition]]. He, therefore, aided [[Barrin]] in defending [[Urborg]], but they ultimately were forced back by the [[Phyrexia]]n opposition before being called away to the battle of [[Koilos]]. | ||
Following the [[Rathi Overlay]], Darigaaz was contacted by the draconic [[planeswalker]] [[Tevesh Szat]], who told him of the legend of the Primeval Dragons: five ancient, god-like dragons that had ruled [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]] before the age of men. He showed Darigaaz the corpse of the red Primeval in [[Shiv]], which had been destroyed by the Phyrexians, but told him that the others could still be awakened and used to aid the war effort. | Following the [[Rathi Overlay]], Darigaaz was contacted by the draconic [[planeswalker]] [[Tevesh Szat]], who told him of the legend of the Primeval Dragons: five ancient, god-like dragons that had ruled [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]] before the age of men. He showed Darigaaz the corpse of the red Primeval in [[Shiv]], which had been destroyed by the Phyrexians, but told him that the others could still be awakened and used to aid the war effort. | ||
====Freeing Rith==== | ====Freeing Rith==== | ||
Szat then told Darigaaz that the [[green]] Primeval was held in [[Yavimaya]], so Darigaaz and his fellow dragons traveled to the [[forest]] and found the dormant [[Treefolk#Magnigoth Treefolk|Magnigoth Treefolk]] that held [[Rith]]. The Primeval telepathically called to Darigaaz from inside her prison, daring him to release her while questioning his leadership abilities. Meanwhile, Darigaaz's leadership was also questioned by | Szat then told Darigaaz that the [[green]] Primeval was held in [[Yavimaya]], so Darigaaz and his fellow dragons traveled to the [[forest]] and found the dormant [[Treefolk#Magnigoth Treefolk|Magnigoth Treefolk]] that held [[Rith]]. The Primeval telepathically called to Darigaaz from inside her prison, daring him to release her while questioning his leadership abilities. Meanwhile, Darigaaz's leadership was also questioned by Rokun, a [[black]] dragon [[lord]], who tried to start a rebellion against him. Enraged by the dragon's words and goaded on by Rith, Darigaaz slew the upstart, throwing his corpse onto the Magnigoth Tree. This sacrifice was the key to releasing Rith, as the boughs fell away and revealed the ancient dragon. Rith immediately took charge of the dragons, commanding them to seek out the rest of her brethren. Darigaaz, awestruck, fell into line behind her leadership. | ||
====Freeing Treva==== | ====Freeing Treva==== | ||
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====Freeing Crosis==== | ====Freeing Crosis==== | ||
With three Primevals free, Darigaaz found that his mind was no longer his own, all he could think of was freeing the last Primeval and was willing to sacrifice as many mortal dragons as was necessary. However, upon arriving in [[Urborg]], Rith revealed that the last sacrifice needed the other four Primevals to sacrifice themselves, at which point the black Primeval, [[Crosis]], would use his mastery of death to restore the others in full glory. Darigaaz did not understand how the sacrifice could be made, since the red Primeval had been destroyed in Shiv, at which point Rith told him that he was also one of the five | With three Primevals free, Darigaaz found that his mind was no longer his own, all he could think of was freeing the last Primeval, and was willing to sacrifice as many mortal dragons as was necessary. However, upon arriving in [[Urborg]], Rith revealed that the last sacrifice needed the other four Primevals to sacrifice themselves, at which point the black Primeval, [[Crosis]], would use his mastery of death to restore the others in full glory. Darigaaz did not understand how the sacrifice could be made, since the red Primeval had been destroyed in Shiv, at which point Rith told him that he was also one of the five Primevals, his name meaning "conception" in old draconic. The Phyrexians had destroyed the remains of the original red primeval, but he had already been reborn as Rhammidarigaaz. Following this revelation, Darigaaz and the other Primevals threw themselves into Crosis' tar pit prison, freeing him. | ||
====Death==== | ====Death==== | ||
Moments later, Darigaaz burst free of the tar, reborn as a god. The other Primevals followed behind, each equally as omnipotent as Darigaaz. As they surveyed their kingdom, they were infuriated at the sight of a challenge to their dominance of the skies: ''[[Weatherlight]]''. They set upon the vessel, furiously chasing it through the clouds. Eventually, Darigaaz latched onto the ship, intent on ripping out its engines. However, he was halted by [[Karn]], who touched the dragon's mind, bringing him to his senses for long enough to realize the evil of what he was doing. Darigaaz was horrified at what he had become and so chose to throw himself into a volcano, breaking the pantheon of gods and thereby weakening the other Primevals enough that they could be slain. | Moments later, Darigaaz burst free of the tar, reborn as a god. The other Primevals followed behind, each equally as omnipotent as Darigaaz. As they surveyed their kingdom, they were infuriated at the sight of a challenge to their dominance of the skies: ''[[Weatherlight]]''. They set upon the vessel, furiously chasing it through the clouds. Eventually, Darigaaz latched onto the ship, intent on ripping out its engines. However, he was halted by [[Karn]], who touched the dragon's mind, bringing him to his senses for long enough to realize the evil of what he was doing. Darigaaz was horrified at what he had become and so chose to throw himself into a volcano, breaking the pantheon of gods and thereby weakening the other Primevals enough that they could be slain. | ||
=== | ===Reincarnation=== | ||
Sixty years after the [[Mending]], the latest reincarnation of the ancient primeval dragon is the champion of the dragons of [[Shiv]]. This Darigaaz hatched from an [[egg]] found in a temporal rift | Sixty years after the [[Mending]], the latest reincarnation of the ancient primeval dragon is the champion of the dragons of [[Shiv]]. This Darigaaz hatched from an [[egg]] found in a temporal rift and lived the first twenty years of his life amongst the Ghitu.<ref name="Dominaria art book">[[James Wyatt]] (2018), ''[[The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Dominaria]]''. [[VIZ Media]].</ref> Driven by a desire to redeem the failures of his previous incarnation, Darigaaz seeks to be a leader, not a commander or a tyrant.<ref>Flavor text for <c>Blackblade Reforged</c></ref><ref name="DOM Legends 2">{{EzTumblr|http://wizardsmagic.tumblr.com/post/173100900586/ready-to-learn-more-about-some-of-the-legendary|title=Ready to learn more about some of the legendary characters and artifacts?|April 19, 2018}}</ref> He has put his power as the Champion of Shiv under the command of the [[Shivan Nation]]'s ruling council. | ||
Meanwhile, [[Bladewing brood|Tarox of the Bladewing brood]] secretly hopes to one day seize control from Darigaaz. | Meanwhile, [[Bladewing brood|Tarox of the Bladewing brood]] secretly hopes to one day seize control from Darigaaz. | ||
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*<c>Darigaaz, the Igniter</c> | *<c>Darigaaz, the Igniter</c> | ||
*<c>Darigaaz Reincarnated</c> | *<c>Darigaaz Reincarnated</c> | ||
*<c>Darigaaz, Shivan Champion</c> | |||
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*<c>Breath of Darigaaz</c> | |||
*<c>Darigaaz's Attendant</c> | |||
*<c>Darigaaz's Caldera</c> | |||
*<c>Darigaaz's Charm</c> | |||
*<c>Darigaaz’s Whelp</c> | |||
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*<c>Backlash</c> | *<c>Backlash</c> | ||
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*<c>Malicious Advice</c> | *<c>Malicious Advice</c> | ||
*<c>Primevals' Glorious Rebirth</c> | *<c>Primevals' Glorious Rebirth</c> | ||
*<c>Pyretic Rebirth</c> | |||
*{{card|Terminate|Planeshift}} | *{{card|Terminate|Planeshift}} | ||
*{{card|Tectonic Instability|Invasion}} | *{{card|Tectonic Instability|Invasion}} | ||
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{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{Dominaria| | {{Dominaria|primeval dragons}} | ||
[[Category:Weatherlight Saga]] | [[Category:Weatherlight Saga]] | ||
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| Details | |
| Race | Dragon |
| Birthplace | Shiv, Dominaria |
| Died |
c. -17,000 AR Reborn c. 3346 AR Died 4205 AR Reborn by 4540 AR |
| Parents |
Gherridarigaaz (Time Streams) Palladia-Mors (Dominaria United) |
| Relatives | Rith (sister) |
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| Time Streams, Invasion, Planeshift | |
Darigaaz, formerly called Rhammidarigaaz, was one of the Primeval Dragons. He was the son of Palladia-Mors and brother of Rith.[1] His name means "conception" in the ancient draconic language, and he was known as "The Igniter."[2] Darigaaz has been reincarnated several times.
Description
Darigaaz's current incarnation is a massive, somewhat humanoid dragon.[3] He is broad-shouldered, with muscular arms that end in handlike claws. His dark umber-colored skin is more leathery than scaley, and features striations on his tail. His lizardlike face features horns like a ram's, and he breathes a white-hot flame that can vaporize enemies.
Storyline
Original Incarnation
Rhammidarigaaz, also called Darigaaz, was the son of Gherridarigaaz.[4] He aided Urza in allying the Viashino and goblins of Shiv to work in the Mana Rig, then in evacuating Serra's Realm. He later became the head of the Dragon Nations at the time of the Phyrexian Invasion, lending his powerful subjects to the war effort on the side of the Coalition. He, therefore, aided Barrin in defending Urborg, but they ultimately were forced back by the Phyrexian opposition before being called away to the battle of Koilos.
Following the Rathi Overlay, Darigaaz was contacted by the draconic planeswalker Tevesh Szat, who told him of the legend of the Primeval Dragons: five ancient, god-like dragons that had ruled Dominaria before the age of men. He showed Darigaaz the corpse of the red Primeval in Shiv, which had been destroyed by the Phyrexians, but told him that the others could still be awakened and used to aid the war effort.
Freeing Rith
Szat then told Darigaaz that the green Primeval was held in Yavimaya, so Darigaaz and his fellow dragons traveled to the forest and found the dormant Magnigoth Treefolk that held Rith. The Primeval telepathically called to Darigaaz from inside her prison, daring him to release her while questioning his leadership abilities. Meanwhile, Darigaaz's leadership was also questioned by Rokun, a black dragon lord, who tried to start a rebellion against him. Enraged by the dragon's words and goaded on by Rith, Darigaaz slew the upstart, throwing his corpse onto the Magnigoth Tree. This sacrifice was the key to releasing Rith, as the boughs fell away and revealed the ancient dragon. Rith immediately took charge of the dragons, commanding them to seek out the rest of her brethren. Darigaaz, awestruck, fell into line behind her leadership.
Freeing Treva
From Yavimaya, Darigaaz and Rith traveled to New Argive, where the next primeval was held. They slew the Phyrexians that had taken the city, pushing into the ancient library. Darigaaz, Rith, and four of the dragon lords descended into the catacombs of the building, where they found the crucified remains of the white primeval, Treva. Rith and Darigaaz stood at the center of the chamber while the other dragons gathered mana to power the ritual necessary to release the Primeval. However, Rith never performed the spell she had claimed she would, instead letting the four dragon lords build up so much mana that they incinerated themselves. Darigaaz was horrified at Rith's callousness, but the sacrifice worked and Treva was reborn. Nonetheless, Darigaaz insisted that no more mortal dragons were to be sacrificed to free the Primevals.
Freeing Dromar
Darigaaz and the freed Primevals next traveled into the depths of the ocean to release the blue Primeval. They found that Dromar's cave was heavily guarded by merfolk zombies, who caused many casualties among the lesser dragons. Darigaaz tried to help his kinsmen but was driven on by the Primevals, breaking through the water into Dromar's cavern. The cave was filled with treasure, which fulfilled all of Dromar's desires and therefore made him stay in the cave forever admiring it. To awaken him, Rith destroyed part of the hoard. She then convinced Dromar to leave the rest of his treasure behind to pursue the greater gem that was Dominaria.
Freeing Crosis
With three Primevals free, Darigaaz found that his mind was no longer his own, all he could think of was freeing the last Primeval, and was willing to sacrifice as many mortal dragons as was necessary. However, upon arriving in Urborg, Rith revealed that the last sacrifice needed the other four Primevals to sacrifice themselves, at which point the black Primeval, Crosis, would use his mastery of death to restore the others in full glory. Darigaaz did not understand how the sacrifice could be made, since the red Primeval had been destroyed in Shiv, at which point Rith told him that he was also one of the five Primevals, his name meaning "conception" in old draconic. The Phyrexians had destroyed the remains of the original red primeval, but he had already been reborn as Rhammidarigaaz. Following this revelation, Darigaaz and the other Primevals threw themselves into Crosis' tar pit prison, freeing him.
Death
Moments later, Darigaaz burst free of the tar, reborn as a god. The other Primevals followed behind, each equally as omnipotent as Darigaaz. As they surveyed their kingdom, they were infuriated at the sight of a challenge to their dominance of the skies: Weatherlight. They set upon the vessel, furiously chasing it through the clouds. Eventually, Darigaaz latched onto the ship, intent on ripping out its engines. However, he was halted by Karn, who touched the dragon's mind, bringing him to his senses for long enough to realize the evil of what he was doing. Darigaaz was horrified at what he had become and so chose to throw himself into a volcano, breaking the pantheon of gods and thereby weakening the other Primevals enough that they could be slain.
Reincarnation
Sixty years after the Mending, the latest reincarnation of the ancient primeval dragon is the champion of the dragons of Shiv. This Darigaaz hatched from an egg found in a temporal rift and lived the first twenty years of his life amongst the Ghitu.[5] Driven by a desire to redeem the failures of his previous incarnation, Darigaaz seeks to be a leader, not a commander or a tyrant.[6][7] He has put his power as the Champion of Shiv under the command of the Shivan Nation's ruling council.
Meanwhile, Tarox of the Bladewing brood secretly hopes to one day seize control from Darigaaz.
Dominaria United
Teferi sought help from the people of Shiv against the Phyrexians, asking dragons, viashino, the Ghitu, and goblins for help. While he and Karn were on the Mana Rig recovering the Golgothian Sylex, a winged phyrexian attacked the Weatherlight. After defeating the monstrosity, Darigaaz and his dragon brethren agreed to join the New Coalition defending Dominaria against the second Phyrexian invasion.[8] He was present and fought in the Battle of the Mana Rig.[9]
Story appearances
| Title | Author | Publishing date | Set | Setting (plane) | Featuring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 4: A Brutal Blow | Langley Hyde | 2022-08-15 | Dominaria United | Dominaria | Karn, Jaya Ballard, Jodah, Teferi, Shanna Sisay, Arvad, Rafwyn Capashen, Slimefoot, Tiana, Ajani Goldmane, Danitha Capashen, Meria, Aron Capashen, Ertai, Darigaaz, Jhoira, Radha |
| Episode 5: A Whisper in the Wind | Langley Hyde | 2022-08-18 | Dominaria United | Dominaria | Teferi, Karn, Jhoira, Ertai, Ajani Goldmane, Jaya Ballard, Radha, Danitha Capashen, Sheoldred, Darigaaz, Jodah, Saheeli Rai, Elesh Norn |
Gallery
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Darigaaz the Igniter.
In-game references
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References
- ↑ Roy Graham (September 1, 2022). "The Legends You'll Find in Dominaria United". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Magic Arcana (May 16, 2007). "Darigaaz, Legendary Dragon". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Harless Snyder and Natalie Kreider (March 13, 2023). "Dominaria United #4: A Brutal Blow". The Magic Story Podcast.
- ↑ J. Robert King (1999). Time Streams. Wizards of the Coast
- ↑ James Wyatt (2018), The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Dominaria. VIZ Media.
- ↑ Flavor text for Blackblade Reforged
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (April 19, 2018). "Ready to learn more about some of the legendary characters and artifacts?". The Official Magic: The Gathering Tumblr. Tumblr.
- ↑ Langley Hyde (August 15, 2022). "Episode 4: A Brutal Blow". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Langley Hyde (August 18, 2022). "A Whisper in the Wind". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.