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[[Image:Mephidross.jpg|right|thumb|The Mephidross. Art by Rob Alexander.]]The '''Mephidross''' (or '''Dross''', for short) is a [[swamp]] of sludge, hazardous chemicals and waste, broken and cast off machines, and corroding metal on the world of [[Mirrodin (plane)|Mirrodin]]. [[#Necrogen|Necrogen]], a vile mist-like chemical that transforms those exposed for too long, fills the air, belched from odd structures called "smokestacks." [[Zombies#nim|Nim]], a race of zombies, once occupied the Dross. <ref>{{DailyRef|mtgcom/feature/194|Creating Mirrodin: Swamps and Zombies|[[Jeremy Cranford]]|February 03, 2004}}</ref> <ref>{{DailyRef|mtgcom/feature/174|''Mirrodin'' Image|[[Rei Nakazawa]]|September 09, 2003}}</ref> They were very numerous and, along with the already horrible conditions of the environment, made this region inhospitable to most life. The [[cats#leonin|leonin]] and the people of the [[Razor Fields]] were the bitter enemies of the nim.
[[Image:Mephidross.jpg|right|thumb|The Mephidross. Art by Rob Alexander.]]The '''Mephidross''' (or '''Dross''', for short) is a [[swamp]] of sludge, hazardous chemicals and waste, broken and cast off machines, and corroding metal on the world of [[Mirrodin (plane)|Mirrodin]].  
 
The [[Moriok]], human occupants of the Dross, lived in scattered communities throughout the swamp. In the center of the swamps is [[Ish Sah]], the Vault of Whispers, a large fortress that was used to control the activities of the swamp. Here [[Geth]], the ruler of the Moriok, dwelt. The Black Lacuna was also located in the Mephidross.


==Necrogen==
==Necrogen==
'''Necrogen''' is a vile mist-like chemical found in the Mephidross. It is corrosive and transforms those exposed for too long into [[zombies]]. It is belched from odd structures called "smokestacks" and fills the air. The evil magic of the Necrogen Mists affects the [[Moriok]]'s brains, exacerbating their natural human tendencies toward hate, aggression, and greed.
'''Necrogen''' is a vile mist-like chemical found in the Mephidross. It is corrosive and transforms those exposed for too long into [[zombies]]. It is belched from odd structures called "smokestacks" and fills the air.  


Necrogen is featured on the cards <c>Necrogen Mists</c>, <c>Necrogen Scudder</c> and <c>Necrogen Spellbomb</c>. Nim vent Necrogen gas, as well. <ref>{{DailyRef|mtgcom/arcana/568|Sketches: Nim Grotesque|[[Magic Arcana]]|May 19, 2004}}</ref>
==Occupants==
===Moriok===
The [[Moriok]], the [[human]] occupants of the Dross, lived in scattered communities throughout the swamp. The evil magic of the Necrogen Mists affected the [[Moriok]]'s brains, exacerbating their natural human tendencies toward hate, aggression, and greed.In the center of the swamps is [[Ish Sah]], the Vault of Whispers, a large fortress that was used to control the activities of the swamp. Here [[Geth]], the ruler of the Moriok, dwelt. The [[Lacunae|Black Lacuna]] was also located in the Mephidross.
===Nim===
[[Zombies#nim|Nim]], the zombies created by the Necrogen, vent the gas themselves, as well. <ref>{{DailyRef|mtgcom/feature/194|Creating Mirrodin: Swamps and Zombies|[[Jeremy Cranford]]|February 03, 2004}}</ref>  <ref>{{DailyRef|mtgcom/arcana/568|Sketches: Nim Grotesque|[[Magic Arcana]]|May 19, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|mtgcom/feature/174|''Mirrodin'' Image|[[Rei Nakazawa]]|September 09, 2003}}</ref> They were very numerous and, along with the already horrible conditions of the environment, made this region inhospitable to most life. The [[cats#leonin|leonin]] and the people of the [[Razor Fields]] were the bitter enemies of the nim.
===Harvesters===
Large, [[Horrors|horrifying creatures]] that slither through the Mephidross using their huge scythes to scoop living creatures into the cavity in their back. These were vulnarable for [[Phyrexia]]nization. <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/arcana/569|Sketches: Corrupted Harvester|[[Monty Ashley]]|October 28, 2010}}</ref>
==In-game references==
* <c>Necrogen Mists</c>
* <c>Necrogen Scudder</c>
* <c>Necrogen Spellbomb</c>.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 09:10, 2 January 2015

The Mephidross. Art by Rob Alexander.

The Mephidross (or Dross, for short) is a swamp of sludge, hazardous chemicals and waste, broken and cast off machines, and corroding metal on the world of Mirrodin.

Necrogen

Necrogen is a vile mist-like chemical found in the Mephidross. It is corrosive and transforms those exposed for too long into zombies. It is belched from odd structures called "smokestacks" and fills the air.

Occupants

Moriok

The Moriok, the human occupants of the Dross, lived in scattered communities throughout the swamp. The evil magic of the Necrogen Mists affected the Moriok's brains, exacerbating their natural human tendencies toward hate, aggression, and greed.In the center of the swamps is Ish Sah, the Vault of Whispers, a large fortress that was used to control the activities of the swamp. Here Geth, the ruler of the Moriok, dwelt. The Black Lacuna was also located in the Mephidross.

Nim

Nim, the zombies created by the Necrogen, vent the gas themselves, as well. [1] [2][3] They were very numerous and, along with the already horrible conditions of the environment, made this region inhospitable to most life. The leonin and the people of the Razor Fields were the bitter enemies of the nim.

Harvesters

Large, horrifying creatures that slither through the Mephidross using their huge scythes to scoop living creatures into the cavity in their back. These were vulnarable for Phyrexianization. [4]

In-game references

References

  1. Jeremy Cranford (February 03, 2004). "Creating Mirrodin: Swamps and Zombies". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. Magic Arcana (May 19, 2004). "Sketches: Nim Grotesque". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. Rei Nakazawa (September 09, 2003). "Mirrodin Image". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. Monty Ashley (October 28, 2010). "Sketches: Corrupted Harvester". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.