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'''Archons''' are mystical celestial beings that aren't to be confused with [[angels]]. They are heavily aligned with the principles of [[White]], have obscured faces, and always appear on a flying steed (usually a winged lion).<ref name=Archon>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/stf/77|Angry Lands, Brave Adventurers, and Other Decks for Vorthos|[[Doug Beyer]]|Wednesday, February 10, 2010}}</ref> They seem to be mirror-images of the [[black]] [[Specters]], hooded beings that also ride flying mounts.
 
==Known Archons==
So far four archons are known:
* <card>Archon of Redemption</card>
* <card>Archon of Justice</card>
* <card>Blazing Archon</card>
* <card>Vengeful Archon</card>
 
==Notes==
* ''Archon'' is a Greek word that means "ruler", "magistrate" or "lord"
* The black <card>Cabal Archon</card> is a [[Human]] [[Cleric]], not an Archon
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Archon of Redemption.jpg|<card>Archon of Redemption</card>. Art by [[Steven Belledin]].
Image:Archon of Justice.jpg|<card>Archon of Justice</card>. Art by [[Jason Chan]].
</gallery>
 
==References==
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[[Category: Species and races]][[Category:Creature types]]

Revision as of 05:40, 2 September 2011

Archons are mystical celestial beings that aren't to be confused with angels. They are heavily aligned with the principles of White, have obscured faces, and always appear on a flying steed (usually a winged lion).[1] They seem to be mirror-images of the black Specters, hooded beings that also ride flying mounts.

Known Archons

So far four archons are known:

Notes

  • Archon is a Greek word that means "ruler", "magistrate" or "lord"
  • The black Cabal Archon is a Human Cleric, not an Archon

Gallery

References

  1. Doug Beyer (Wednesday, February 10, 2010). "Angry Lands, Brave Adventurers, and Other Decks for Vorthos". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.