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Theros Archons ride winged bulls. In ancient times, they held a massive empire<ref>[http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/feature/263c Planeswalker's Guide to Theros part 3], tyrannising the world in the belief that they were imposing a strict justice. The most notable of these Archon tyrants was Agnomakhos, who used the [[Cats|leonin]] as an army. Eventually, the Archon empire fell, being instead replaced by the three poleis, and the remaining Archons now lash at these, slighting the "honor" they feel was stripped from them. | Theros Archons ride winged bulls. In ancient times, they held a massive empire<ref>[http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/feature/263c Planeswalker's Guide to Theros part 3]</ref>, tyrannising the world in the belief that they were imposing a strict justice. The most notable of these Archon tyrants was Agnomakhos, who used the [[Cats|leonin]] as an army. Eventually, the Archon empire fell, being instead replaced by the three poleis, and the remaining Archons now lash at these, slighting the "honor" they feel was stripped from them. | ||
==Notable Archons== | ==Notable Archons== |
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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).[1] They seem to be mirror-images of the black Specters, hooded beings that also ride flying mounts.
Known Archons
So far six archons are known:
- Archon of Redemption
- Archon of Justice
- Archon of the Triumvirate (white - blue)
- Blazing Archon
- the legendary Krond the Dawn-Clad (white -green)
- Vengeful Archon
Theros
Theros Archons ride winged bulls. In ancient times, they held a massive empire[2], tyrannising the world in the belief that they were imposing a strict justice. The most notable of these Archon tyrants was Agnomakhos, who used the leonin as an army. Eventually, the Archon empire fell, being instead replaced by the three poleis, and the remaining Archons now lash at these, slighting the "honor" they feel was stripped from them.
Notable Archons
- Agnomakhos, historical tyrant from Theros
Notes
- Archon is a Greek word that means "ruler", "magistrate" or "lord"
- The black Cabal Archon is a Human Cleric, not an Archon.
- The flavor text of Krond the Dawn-Clad seems to imply that archons, much like angels, are beings made of pure White mana. It further implies that archons might be created, naturally or by white aligned mages, as embodiments of concepts, something supported by the fact that previous archons are directly associated with said concepts (Archon of Justice representing justice, and so forth). Unlike previous archons, which are personifications of abstract concepts, Krond appears to be a solar deity.
- Archons symbolise White's harsher aspects like it's moral rigidity and ferocious retribution, while angels have a more varied role, generally leaning towards compassion and mercy.[3] Indeed, in at least Theros, they frequently attack cities.
Gallery
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Archon of Redemption. Art by Steven Belledin.
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Archon of Justice. Art by Jason Chan.
References
- ↑ Doug Beyer (Wednesday, February 10, 2010). "Angry Lands, Brave Adventurers, and Other Decks for Vorthos". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Planeswalker's Guide to Theros part 3
- ↑ A Voice for Vorthos