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'''Archons''' are mystical celestial beings that are heavily aligned with the principles of [[White]], have obscured faces, and always appear on a flying steed (a winged lion, bull or other creature). <ref name=Archon>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/stf/77|Angry Lands, Brave Adventurers, and Other Decks for Vorthos|[[Doug Beyer]]|Wednesday, February 10, 2010}}</ref> | '''Archons''' are mystical celestial beings that are heavily aligned with the principles of [[White]], have obscured faces, and always appear on a flying steed (a winged lion, bull or other creature).<ref name=Archon>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/stf/77|Angry Lands, Brave Adventurers, and Other Decks for Vorthos|[[Doug Beyer]]|Wednesday, February 10, 2010}}</ref> | ||
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In ancient times, the archons of Theros held a massive empire, tyrannising the world in the belief that they were imposing a strict justice. <ref>[http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/feature/263c Planeswalker's Guide to Theros part 3]</ref> 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 poleis, and the remaining Archons now lash at these, slighting the "honor" they feel was stripped from them. | In ancient times, the archons of Theros held a massive empire, tyrannising the world in the belief that they were imposing a strict justice.<ref>[http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/feature/263c Planeswalker's Guide to Theros part 3]</ref> 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 poleis, and the remaining Archons now lash at these, slighting the "honor" they feel was stripped from them. | ||
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Revision as of 20:20, 30 December 2014
Archons are mystical celestial beings that are heavily aligned with the principles of White, have obscured faces, and always appear on a flying steed (a winged lion, bull or other creature).[1]
Development
Archons symbolize 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.[2] Originally, archons seemed to be mirror-images of the black Specters, hooded beings that also ride flying mounts.
The flavor text of Krond the Dawn-Clad 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 appeared to be a solar deity.
As Archon is a Greek word that means "ruler", "magistrate" or "lord", it is fittingly that archons were further developed in the Theros block where they are considered to be part of a vicious ancient race. These archons are gendered.
Theros
In ancient times, the archons of Theros held a massive empire, tyrannising the world in the belief that they were imposing a strict justice.[3] 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 poleis, and the remaining Archons now lash at these, slighting the "honor" they feel was stripped from them.
Trivia
- The black Cabal Archon is a Human Cleric, not an Archon.
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.
- ↑ A Voice for Vorthos
- ↑ Planeswalker's Guide to Theros part 3