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Cards throughout the Throne of Eldraine heavily reference the Arthurian legend of Camelot on one hand and Grimms' Fairy Tales on the other. Other fairy tales, not especially compiled by the Grimm brothers, are referenced as well. that The following is a list of specific analogues and references in cards within the set.
Arthurian legend
Card(s) | Arthurian legend | Notes |
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Ardenvale Paladin | Lancelot | Role reversal |
Ayara, First of Locthwain | Morgan le Fay | |
Castle Ardenvale | Camelot | Castle Ardenvale's architecture is inspired by Minas Tirith from the movie version of The Lord of the Rings |
Castle Vantress | Avalon | |
The Cauldron of Eternity | The Holy Grail | May also draw inspiration from Pair Dadeni |
The Circle of Loyalty | The Round Table | |
Doom Foretold | The Fisher King | The fate that befalls the king's lands after he is injured |
Embercleave | Excalibur | |
Emry, Lurker of the Loch | Lady of the Lake | |
Gadwick, the Wizened | Merlin | |
Garenbrig Paladin | The Green Knight | |
Kenrith, the Returned King | King Arthur | Kenrith's attire is inspired by that worn by King Arthur in Monty Python and the Holy Grail |
Questing Beast | Questing Beast | |
Silverflame Ritual | Knights of the Round Table | |
Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale | Guinevere | Role reversal |
Blacklance Paragon | The Black Knight |
Fairy tales
Other influences
References
- ↑ a b c d e f g h Mark Rosewater (September 9, 2019). "Eldraine or Shine". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b c d e f Cynthia Sheppard (September 11, 2019). "Worldbuilding Eldraine". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.