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'''Siren''' is a [[blue]] [[creature]] [[subtype|type]] used for cards that depict humanoid sea creatures, typically female, who lure mariners to destruction with their seductive singing. | '''Siren''' is a [[blue]] [[creature]] [[subtype|type]] used for cards that depict humanoid sea creatures, typically female, who lure mariners to destruction with their seductive singing. | ||
==History== | |||
The subtype was introduced in ''[[Magic 2010]]'' with the [[Nymph]]-like <c>Alluring Siren</c>, which has the flavorful [[ability]] to induce an [[attack]] by a [[target]] creature. The Greek-inspired [[Theros block]], predictably, included a number of new sirens. | The subtype was introduced in ''[[Magic 2010]]'' with the [[Nymph]]-like <c>Alluring Siren</c>, which has the flavorful [[ability]] to induce an [[attack]] by a [[target]] creature. The Greek-inspired [[Theros block]], predictably, included a number of new sirens. | ||
==Theros | ==Storyline== | ||
===Theros=== | |||
Sirens of Theros feed mostly on seabirds and fish, enticing their prey with melodious songs, but they are more than happy to lure human sailors as well, eating their flesh and stealing their cargo. These sirens are physically similar to classical Hellenic ones, with feathered wings and other avian qualities. <ref>{{NewRef|uncharted-realms/consequences-attraction-2013-10-07|The Consequences of Attraction|[[Ken Troop]]|October 09, 2013}}</ref> | Sirens of Theros feed mostly on seabirds and fish, enticing their prey with melodious songs, but they are more than happy to lure human sailors as well, eating their flesh and stealing their cargo. These sirens are physically similar to classical Hellenic ones, with feathered wings and other avian qualities. <ref>{{NewRef|uncharted-realms/consequences-attraction-2013-10-07|The Consequences of Attraction|[[Ken Troop]]|October 09, 2013}}</ref> | ||
==Ixalan | ===Ixalan=== | ||
Sirens in [[Ixalan (plane)|Ixalan]] also have avian features and the ability to fly. Some are [[pirate]]s. Uniquely, some sirens are male.<ref>Flavor text of <c>Siren Stormtamer</c></ref> Ixalan Sirens settle along rocky coasts, on remote islands, and even on floating piles of [[kelp]]. They are mercurial creatures who can turn in an instant from loving to murderous — and back again. They are fascinated with ships, taking positions on ship crews with the [[Brazen Coalition]] — including, in at least one case, as captain.<ref name="Explore Ixalan">[https://magic.wizards.com/en/story/planes/ixalan Explore the Planes: Ixalan]</ref> | Sirens in [[Ixalan (plane)|Ixalan]] also have avian features and the ability to fly. Some are [[pirate]]s. Uniquely, some sirens are male.<ref>Flavor text of <c>Siren Stormtamer</c></ref> Ixalan Sirens settle along rocky coasts, on remote islands, and even on floating piles of [[kelp]]. They are mercurial creatures who can turn in an instant from loving to murderous — and back again. They are fascinated with ships, taking positions on ship crews with the [[Brazen Coalition]] — including, in at least one case, as captain.<ref name="Explore Ixalan">[https://magic.wizards.com/en/story/planes/ixalan Explore the Planes: Ixalan]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 09:36, 6 October 2017
Siren is a blue creature type used for cards that depict humanoid sea creatures, typically female, who lure mariners to destruction with their seductive singing.
History
The subtype was introduced in Magic 2010 with the Nymph-like Alluring Siren, which has the flavorful ability to induce an attack by a target creature. The Greek-inspired Theros block, predictably, included a number of new sirens.
Storyline
Theros
Sirens of Theros feed mostly on seabirds and fish, enticing their prey with melodious songs, but they are more than happy to lure human sailors as well, eating their flesh and stealing their cargo. These sirens are physically similar to classical Hellenic ones, with feathered wings and other avian qualities. [1]
Ixalan
Sirens in Ixalan also have avian features and the ability to fly. Some are pirates. Uniquely, some sirens are male.[2] Ixalan Sirens settle along rocky coasts, on remote islands, and even on floating piles of kelp. They are mercurial creatures who can turn in an instant from loving to murderous — and back again. They are fascinated with ships, taking positions on ship crews with the Brazen Coalition — including, in at least one case, as captain.[3]
Trivia
- The Alpha set featured the instant Siren's Call.
- Seasinger from Fallen Empires was an early take on the Siren trope.
- According to the flavor text for Siren Song Lyre, even sirens themselves are vulnerable to the artifact's seductive power.
Refrences
- ↑ Template:NewRef
- ↑ Flavor text of Siren Stormtamer
- ↑ Explore the Planes: Ixalan
