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==In-game references==
==In-game references==
'''Represented in:'''
{{In-game
|cards=
*<c>Phenax, God of Deception</c>  
*<c>Phenax, God of Deception</c>  
 
|associated=
'''Depicted in:'''
*<c>Disciple of Phenax</c>
*<c>Temple of Deceit</c>
|art=
*<c>Extinguish All Hope</c>
*<c>Extinguish All Hope</c>
 
|flavor=
'''Associated cards:'''
*<c>Temple of Deceit</c>
 
'''Referenced or quoted in:'''
*<c>Black Oak of Odunos</c>
*<c>Black Oak of Odunos</c>
*<c>Cast into Darkness</c>
*<c>Cast into Darkness</c>
*<c>Disciple of Phenax</c>
*<c>Hubris</c>
*<c>Hubris</c>
*<c>Spiteful Blow</c>
*<c>Spiteful Blow</c>
}}


==Inspiration==
==Inspiration==

Revision as of 04:02, 28 May 2019

Phenax
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Race God
Birthplace Theros

Phenax is the God of Deception on Theros. He is associated with blue and black mana.

Description

Phenax is the god of cheats and liars. He governs gambling, deception, betrayal, isolation, planning, and secrets. He is worshipped by criminals and others who wish to subvert the rules. Phenax is also associated with the Returned, Theros' undead, who follow his path back from the underworld.

Storyline

In the Theros block saga, the abominatory planeswalker Ashiok strikes a deal with Phenax. In exchange for laying waste to the polis of Iretis to make a new polis for the Returned, Phenax made the planeswalker invisible to the other gods allowing Ashiok to operate under their gaze without detection. Phenax was amused by Ashiok's plans.[1]

It is strongly implied that Phenax was the deity represented in "The Consequences of Attraction", cursing Xandria to become a siren for falling in love with Ninis, whom he had set eyes upon himself.[2]

In-game references

Represented in:
Associated cards:
Depicted in:
Quoted or referred to:

Inspiration

The character of Phenax is inspired by Hermes, greek god of thieves, travelers, and border crossings, guide to the Underworld; and Dolos, son of Erebus, spirit of trickery and guile.

References

  1. Ken Troop (April 23, 2014). "Dreams of the City". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. Ken Troop (October 9, 2013). "The Consequences of Attraction". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.

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