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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>{{NewRef|savor-flavor/angry-lands-brave-adventurers-and-other-decks-vorthos-2010-02-10|Angry Lands, Brave Adventurers, and Other Decks for Vorthos|[[Doug Beyer]]|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>{{NewRef|savor-flavor/angry-lands-brave-adventurers-and-other-decks-vorthos-2010-02-10|Angry Lands, Brave Adventurers, and Other Decks for Vorthos|[[Doug Beyer]]|February 10, 2010}}</ref> | ||
''Archon'' is a Greek word that means "ruler", "magistrate" or "lord". | |||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
Archons symbolize White's harsher aspects like its moral rigidity and ferocious retribution, while [[angel]]s have a more varied role, generally leaning towards compassion and mercy.<ref>{{TumblrRef|author=[[Doug Beyer]]|URL=http://dougbeyermtg.tumblr.com/post/51476463610/since-apparently-this-week-is-secondary-iconic|title=What are your thoughts on archons?|tumblr-title=Blogatog|date=May 27, 2013}}</ref> Originally, archons seemed to be mirror-images of the [[black]] [[Specters]], hooded beings that also ride flying mounts. | Archons symbolize White's harsher aspects like its moral rigidity and ferocious retribution, while [[angel]]s have a more varied role, generally leaning towards compassion and mercy.<ref>{{TumblrRef|author=[[Doug Beyer]]|URL=http://dougbeyermtg.tumblr.com/post/51476463610/since-apparently-this-week-is-secondary-iconic|title=What are your thoughts on archons?|tumblr-title=Blogatog|date=May 27, 2013}}</ref> Originally, archons seemed to be mirror-images of the [[black]] [[Specters]], hooded beings that also ride flying mounts. | ||
==Storyline== | |||
===Alara=== | |||
The [[flavor text]] of <card>Krond the Dawn-Clad</card> implies that archons might be created, naturally or by white-aligned [[mage]]s, as embodiments of concepts, something supported by the fact that previous archons are directly associated with said concepts. Unlike previous archons, which are personifications of abstract concepts, Krond appeared to be a solar deity. | |||
===Shadowmoor=== | |||
Archons manifested on [[Shadowmoor]], among them the <card>Archon of Justice</card>, who apparently manifested as a reaction to the darkening of the plane in order to defend their associated concept. They ride winged stags. | |||
===Ravnica=== | |||
On [[Ravnica]], Archons seem to be closely aligned to the [[Azorius Senate]], who embody the law on the plane, as opposed to the [[angel]]s that are leaders of the [[Boros Legion]]. Their presence is strong enough that people willingly submit to them and cease fighting. They ride lions and large, winged and horned beasts reminiscent of cats. | |||
==Theros== | ==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. <ref>{{NewRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-theros-part-3-2013-09-04|Planeswalker's Guide to Theros, Part 3|The Magic Creative Team|September 04, 2013}}</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 (plane)|Theros]] held a massive empire, tyrannising the world in the belief that they were imposing a strict justice. <ref>{{NewRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-theros-part-3-2013-09-04|Planeswalker's Guide to Theros, Part 3|The Magic Creative Team|September 04, 2013}}</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. These archons are gendered. <ref>{{NewRef|best-mike/behold-pale-cat-2015-03-26|Behold a Pale Cat|[[Mike McArtor]]|March 26, 2015}}</ref> They stand apart from the [[god]]s of the plane, serving a force they deem higher. Theran Archons ride a large variety of mounts, including winged lions and winged oxens. | ||
===Zendikar=== | |||
The Archons of [[Zendikar]] are subordinated to its [[Archangel]]s and act as their enforcers. Archons and their steeds are actually the same being, sharing the same mind and will.<ref>[http://media.wizards.com/2016/downloads/magic/Plane%20Shift%20Zendikar.pdf Plane Shift - Zendikar]</ref> Most Zendikari archons ride winged lions. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* The black <card>Cabal Archon</card> is a [[Human]] [[Cleric]], not an Archon. | * The black <card>Cabal Archon</card> is a [[Human]] [[Cleric]], not an Archon. | ||
Revision as of 21:25, 24 January 2018
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]
Archon is a Greek word that means "ruler", "magistrate" or "lord".
Development
Archons symbolize White's harsher aspects like its 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.
Storyline
Alara
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. Unlike previous archons, which are personifications of abstract concepts, Krond appeared to be a solar deity.
Shadowmoor
Archons manifested on Shadowmoor, among them the Archon of Justice, who apparently manifested as a reaction to the darkening of the plane in order to defend their associated concept. They ride winged stags.
Ravnica
On Ravnica, Archons seem to be closely aligned to the Azorius Senate, who embody the law on the plane, as opposed to the angels that are leaders of the Boros Legion. Their presence is strong enough that people willingly submit to them and cease fighting. They ride lions and large, winged and horned beasts reminiscent of cats.
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. These archons are gendered. [4] They stand apart from the gods of the plane, serving a force they deem higher. Theran Archons ride a large variety of mounts, including winged lions and winged oxens.
Zendikar
The Archons of Zendikar are subordinated to its Archangels and act as their enforcers. Archons and their steeds are actually the same being, sharing the same mind and will.[5] Most Zendikari archons ride winged lions.
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
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- ↑ Plane Shift - Zendikar
