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'''Naga''' is a [[creature type]] introduced in ''[[Khans of Tarkir]]''. They are [[snake]]-like creatures with a humanoid upper body and a serpentine lower body (similar to [[gorgon]]s). They were | '''Naga''' is a [[creature type]] introduced in ''[[Khans of Tarkir]]''. They are [[snake]]-like creatures with a humanoid upper body and a serpentine lower body (similar to [[gorgon]]s). They were also mentioned in [[Ravnica]]'s storyline. The creative team felt justified in distinguishing naga from [[snake]]s because it is a [[Wikipedia:Nāga|very resonant and popular mythological creature in non-western culture]], but the decision was met with mixed response.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://dougbeyermtg.tumblr.com/post/98400411239/can-you-please-explain-the-decision-process-that-lead|title=Can you please explain the decision process that lead to the Naga having the creature type "Naga" rather than "Snake"?|September 25, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/odds-ends-amonkhet-part-2-2017-05-29|Odds & Ends: ''Amonkhet'', Part 2|[[Mark Rosewater]]|May 29, 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/165945195163/why-was-the-type-naga-introduced-considering|title=Why was the type naga introduced? Considering there aren't a Aven, Ainok, Khenra, etc types.|October 01, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/173199346408/that-logic-would-have-prevented-werewolf-and|title=I doubt there is much coolness lost if a Naga was called a Snake|April 22, 2018}}</ref> | ||
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Naga is a creature type introduced in Khans of Tarkir. They are snake-like creatures with a humanoid upper body and a serpentine lower body (similar to gorgons). They were also mentioned in Ravnica's storyline. The creative team felt justified in distinguishing naga from snakes because it is a very resonant and popular mythological creature in non-western culture, but the decision was met with mixed response.[1][2][3][4]
Storyline
Amonkhet
The Naga of Amonkhet have many features of cobras, with the males sprouting larger hoods than the females. As with most races, they are among the citizens of Naktamun on Amonkhet.[5] Naga believe in a principle called the Sweetest Harmony, which describes a perfect balance between the body and the mind. Finding that balance, as they understand it, is a sure path to glory in the trials.[6] Just so, mental strength supports physical capabilities, and physical fortitude feeds mental tenacity, so neither mind nor body can exist in isolation. In the same way, the naga believe that Kefnet and Rhonas exist in interdependence and that their trials are best conceived as two halves of a whole. Traditionally, they shed their skin before entering a trial, symbolically leaving their weaknesses behind them.[7]
Tarkir
Original timeline
The Sultai Brood of Tarkir is ruled by the naga, who have made allegiances with rakshasas to gain incredible necromancy powers. The naga are ruthless and decadent and are led by the merciless Sidisi, queen of the naga. They are descended from ancient human leaders that made pacts with the Rakshasa,[8] and for this reason bear a lot of resentment and cruelty towards humans, whom they view as inferior.[9] They claim lineage to Tarkir's dragons as their ancestors as propaganda.
Naga magic deals with the modification of the form, whether through shapeshifting or necromancy.
Alternate timeline
In the new timeline, the naga are forced into becoming slaves, undead or otherwise, by Silumgar as the result of a pact Tasigur made with the dragon. Under their breath, they spread the rumors that they related to the dragons in some way. The naga translators of the Silumgar clan are often the first and fastest to gain favor. They are also the first to abuse what they have earned.[10] They have been known to take liberties with their translations, thinking themselves clever.
Notable Naga
- Amonkhet
- Kamat — an initiate of Tah crop. She was killed by Neit in the Trial of Ambition.[6] Represented by Tah-Crop Skirmisher.
- Imoti
- Tarkir
- Ikra Shidiqi
- Kadena
- Omarthis
- Sidisi
Trivia
- Nāga is the Sanskrit and Pāli word for a deity or class of entity or being, taking the form of a very great snake — specifically the king cobra, found in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. A female Nāga is a nāgī or nāgiṇī.[11]
Tokens
| Token Name | Color | Type Line | P/T | Text Box | Source | Printings |
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| Tah-Crop Skirmisher | White | Creature — Zombie Naga Warrior | 2/1 | |||
| Mist-Syndicate Naga | Blue | Creature — Naga Ninja | 3/1 | Ninjutsu  Whenever Mist-Syndicate Naga deals combat damage to a player, create a token that’s a copy of Mist-Syndicate Naga. |
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| Champion of Wits | Black | Creature — Zombie Naga Wizard | 4/4 | When Champion of Wits enters the battlefield, you may draw cards equal to its power. If you do, discard two cards. | ||
| Sinuous Striker | Black | Creature — Zombie Naga Warrior | 4/4 | : Sinuous Striker gets +1/-1 until end of turn.
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References
- ↑ Doug Beyer (September 25, 2014). "Can you please explain the decision process that lead to the Naga having the creature type "Naga" rather than "Snake"?". A Voice for Vorthos. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (May 29, 2017). "Odds & Ends: Amonkhet, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 01, 2017). "Why was the type naga introduced? Considering there aren't a Aven, Ainok, Khenra, etc types.". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (April 22, 2018). "I doubt there is much coolness lost if a Naga was called a Snake". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Plane Shift: Amonkhet
- ↑ a b Michael Yichao (May 3, 2017). "Brazen". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Flavor text for Shed Weakness
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast. Explore the Planes: Tarkir (Khans of Tarkir)
- ↑ Magic Creative Team (September 3, 2014). "Planeswalker's Guide to Khans of Tarkir, Part 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ The Magic Creative Team (March 11, 2015). "Planeswalker's Guide to Dragons of Tarkir, Part 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Naga on Wikipedia
