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The '''Order of the Ebon Hand''' was an a religous sect in [[Sarpadia]] founded by [[Tourach the Dark One]]. They worship the <c>Ebon Praetor</c> and later Tourach himself, whom was deified after his death.  The Order was one of the few places on Sarpadia that welcomed humans and non-humans in the same place. <ref><c>Initiates of the Ebon Hand</c></ref>  The Order of the Ebon Hand was at war with [[Icatia]] specifically the [[Order of Leitbur]].  In addition to Icatia, the Order was also in conflict with the cult of [[Yawgmoth]], but little is known of this.{{fact}}
{{Infobox affiliation
|image=Ebon Hand.jpg
|plane=[[Sarpadia]], [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]]
|colors=B
|leader=[[Tourach]]
|members=[[Endrek Sahr]], [[Jherana Rure]], [[Vaylesh]]
|races=[[Human]]s
}}
The '''Order of the Ebon Hand''' was a religious sect in [[Sarpadia]] founded by [[Tourach|Tourach the Dark One]].  


{{cquote|The Oath of the Ebon Hand is "We are no longer nature's children, but her masters..." <ref><c>Initiates of the Ebon Hand</c></ref>}}
==Description==
{{cquote|We are no longer nature's children, but her masters... - The Oath of the Ebon Hand<ref name=Initiates/>}}
The Order of the Ebon Hand worshipped the <c>Ebon Praetor</c> and later Tourach himself, who was deified after his death. The Order was one of the few places on Sarpadia that welcomed [[human]]s and non-humans in the same place.<ref name=Initiates><c>Initiates of the Ebon Hand</c></ref> The Order of the Ebon Hand was at war with [[Icatia]], specifically the [[Order of Leitbur]].


==History==
===Origin===
Much of the origin of the Ebon Hand is forgotten, but it seems to have been originally started as a cult that worshipped [[Gix]]. There are several parallels between the [[Demon]], the <c title="Hand of Gix">Claws of Gix</c>, and the Praetor as well as the Order itself. Most prominent is that members of the Order upon joining sever one of their hands.<ref name=Initiates/> There are even mentions of there being a link between the Order and their sworn enemy the Order of Lietbur.<ref><c>Order of the Ebon Hand</c></ref>


===Origin===
In spite of these similarities, the Ebon Hand was a staunch opponent of [[Phyrexia]] and its cults.<ref>Encyclopedia Dominia</ref>
Much of the origin of the Ebon Hand is forgotten, but it seems to have been orginally started as a cult that worshipped [[Gix]].  There are several parallels between the [[Demon]], the <c title="Hand of Gix">Claws of Gix</c>, and the Praetor as well as the Order itself.  Most prominent is that members of the Order upon joining sever one of their hands. <ref><c>Initiates of the Ebon Hand</c></ref> There are even mentions of there being a link between the Order and their sworn enemy the Order of Lietbur. <ref><c>Order of the Ebon Hand</c></ref>
 
===Creation of the thrulls===
[[Endrek Sahr]], a prominent [[Wizard]] in the Order, created [[Thrull]]s to serve them as slaves and ritual sacrifices. Created through a mix of necromancy and alchemy,<ref><c>Basal Thrull</c></ref> they proved invaluable resources and were experimented on further. Eventually, they would be created as a replacement source for armor,<ref><c>Armor Thrull</c></ref> expendable soldiers and ritual assistants. Endrek Sahr eventually traveled to the future through a time rift, but little is mentioned of this and its impact on his work as he was ordered executed for the creation of the <c>Derelor</c> which drained Order resources. A time rift seemed to be the only reprieve for Endrek Sahr as he disappeared into the future seemingly escaping his death sentence.
<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/endrek-sahr-master-breeder-2006-11-06|Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder|Bennie Smith|November 6, 2006}}</ref>


===Creation of the Thrulls===
===Encounter with the Farrelite cult===
[[Vaylesh]], a priestess of the Order of the Ebon Hand, captured [[Tymolin Loneglade]] and lured [[Oliver Farrel]] to her and other Ebon Hand warriors. The entire plot was an attempt to lure the Farrelite out of the shadows into open combat. When Farrel killed Tym, the [[planeswalker]] [[Tev Loneglade]] killed all the troops present with a massive [[Fireball]]. Tev Loneglade then seemed to forsake all humanity and transformed into [[Tevesh Szat]] and began to incite the entire continent into full-fledged warfare.<ref>[[Fallen Empires (comic)|Fallen Empires: On the World of Magic the Gathering]] No. 2</ref>


[[Endrek Sahr]] a promiment [[Wizard]] in the Order created [[Thrulls]] to serve them as slaves and ritual sacrifices.  Created through a mix of necromancy and alchemy <ref><c>Basal Thrull</c></ref>, they proved invaluable resources and were experimented on further. Eventually, they would be created as a replacement source for armor <ref><c>Armor Thrull</c></ref> expendable soldiers and to ritual assistants.  Endrek Sahr eventually travelled to the future through a time rift, but little is mentioned of this and it's impact on his work as he was ordered executed for the creation of the [[Derelor]] which drained Order resources. <ref><c>Derelor</c></ref> A time rift seemed to be the only repreive for Endrek Sahr as he disappeared into the future seemingly escaping his death sentence.  
===The thrull rebellion===
<ref> {{Featref|372|Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder|Bennie Smith|11/6/2006}} </ref>
A combination of the intelligence of <c title="Thrull Wizards">Thrull Wizard</c> and the brawn of <c title="Thrull Champions">Thrull Champion</c> led to the spark of the Thrull Rebellion.<ref><c>Thrull Wizard</c></ref> Without Endrek Sahr there to aid against his creations, [[Jherana Rure]] led a military resistance against the Thrulls. <c title="Necrites">Necrite</c> eventually assassinated Rure and ended the resistance in a single blow.<ref><c>Necrite</c></ref> They continued on to overrun the entire continent and nothing further was heard about the Ebon Hand, apart from the fact that [[Belzenlok]] claimed to be its Master.<ref>Flavor text for <c>Cabal Evangel</c></ref>


===Encounter with the Farrelite Cult===
==Notable members==
[[Vaylesh]], a priestess of the Order of the Ebon Hand, captured [[Tymolin Loneglade]] and lured [[Oliver Farrel]] to her and other Ebon Hand warriors.  The entire plot was an attempt to lure the Farrelite out of the shadows into open combat.  When Farrel killed Tym, the [[planeswalker]] [[Tev Loneglade]] killed all the troops present with a massive <c>Fireball</c>.  Tev Loneglade then seemed to forsake all humanity and transformed into [[Tevesh Szat]] and began to incite the entire continent into full fledged warfare.<ref>Fallen Empires: On the World of Magic the Gathering No. 2</ref>
*[[Tourach]] - Founder, Deity
*[[Thurzen Klathe]] - Lord High Priest
*[[Vaylesh]] - High Priestess
*[[Endrek Sahr]] - Master Breeder
*[[Jherana Rure]] - Thrull Rebellion Counter-Insurgency Commander
*[[Ivra Jursdotter]] - Mercenary


===The Thrull Rebellion===
==In-game references==
A combination of the intelligence of <c title="Thrull Wizards">Thrull Wizard</c>s and the brawn of <c title="Thrull Championss">>Thrull Champion</c>s led to the spark of the Thrull Rebellion. <ref><c>Thrull Wizard</c></ref> Without Endrek Sahr there to aid against his creations, [[Jherana Rure]] led a military resistance against the Thrulls.  <c title="Necrites">>Necrite</c> eventually assissinated Rure and ended the resistance in a single blow. <ref><c>Necrite</c></ref> They continued on to overrun the entire continent and nothing further was heard about the Ebon Hand.
{{in-game
|cards=
*{{card|Initiates of the Ebon Hand}}
*{{card|Order of the Ebon Hand}}
|associated =
*<c>Ebon Praetor</c>
*<c>Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder</c>
*{{card|Hymn to Tourach}}
*{{card|Tourach, Dread Cantor}}
*{{card|Tourach's Canticle}}
*{{card|Tourach's Chant}}
*{{card|Tourach's Gate}}
|referred=
*<c>Basal Thrull</c>
*<c>Breeding Pit</c>
*<c>Farrel's Zealot</c>
*{{card|Icatian Infantry||FEM|#=7b}}
*<c>Implements of Sacrifice</c>
*<c>Order of Leitbur</c>
}}


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


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{{Dominaria|affiliations}}

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Order of the Ebon Hand
[[File:{{#setmainimage:Ebon Hand.jpg}}|150px]]
History
Founded on Sarpadia, Dominaria
Membership
Leader Tourach
Notable members Endrek Sahr, Jherana Rure, Vaylesh
Races Humans
Associated Colors
{B}

The Order of the Ebon Hand was a religious sect in Sarpadia founded by Tourach the Dark One.

Description

“  We are no longer nature's children, but her masters... - The Oath of the Ebon Hand[1]  ”

The Order of the Ebon Hand worshipped the Ebon Praetor and later Tourach himself, who was deified after his death. The Order was one of the few places on Sarpadia that welcomed humans and non-humans in the same place.[1] The Order of the Ebon Hand was at war with Icatia, specifically the Order of Leitbur.

Origin

Much of the origin of the Ebon Hand is forgotten, but it seems to have been originally started as a cult that worshipped Gix. There are several parallels between the Demon, the Hand of Gix, and the Praetor as well as the Order itself. Most prominent is that members of the Order upon joining sever one of their hands.[1] There are even mentions of there being a link between the Order and their sworn enemy the Order of Lietbur.[2]

In spite of these similarities, the Ebon Hand was a staunch opponent of Phyrexia and its cults.[3]

Creation of the thrulls

Endrek Sahr, a prominent Wizard in the Order, created Thrulls to serve them as slaves and ritual sacrifices. Created through a mix of necromancy and alchemy,[4] they proved invaluable resources and were experimented on further. Eventually, they would be created as a replacement source for armor,[5] expendable soldiers and ritual assistants. Endrek Sahr eventually traveled to the future through a time rift, but little is mentioned of this and its impact on his work as he was ordered executed for the creation of the Derelor which drained Order resources. A time rift seemed to be the only reprieve for Endrek Sahr as he disappeared into the future seemingly escaping his death sentence. [6]

Encounter with the Farrelite cult

Vaylesh, a priestess of the Order of the Ebon Hand, captured Tymolin Loneglade and lured Oliver Farrel to her and other Ebon Hand warriors. The entire plot was an attempt to lure the Farrelite out of the shadows into open combat. When Farrel killed Tym, the planeswalker Tev Loneglade killed all the troops present with a massive Fireball. Tev Loneglade then seemed to forsake all humanity and transformed into Tevesh Szat and began to incite the entire continent into full-fledged warfare.[7]

The thrull rebellion

A combination of the intelligence of Thrull Wizards and the brawn of Thrull Champions led to the spark of the Thrull Rebellion.[8] Without Endrek Sahr there to aid against his creations, Jherana Rure led a military resistance against the Thrulls. Necrites eventually assassinated Rure and ended the resistance in a single blow.[9] They continued on to overrun the entire continent and nothing further was heard about the Ebon Hand, apart from the fact that Belzenlok claimed to be its Master.[10]

Notable members

In-game references

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References

  1. ↑ a b c Initiates of the Ebon Hand
  2. ↑ Order of the Ebon Hand
  3. ↑ Encyclopedia Dominia
  4. ↑ Basal Thrull
  5. ↑ Armor Thrull
  6. ↑ Bennie Smith (November 6, 2006). "Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  7. ↑ Fallen Empires: On the World of Magic the Gathering No. 2
  8. ↑ Thrull Wizard
  9. ↑ Necrite
  10. ↑ Flavor text for Cabal Evangel
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