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|birthplace= [[Mephidross]], [[Mirrodin (plane)|Mirrodin]]
|birthplace= [[Mephidross]], [[Mirrodin (plane)|Mirrodin]]
|race= [[Moriok]] [[Lich]], [[Phyrexian]]
|race= [[Moriok]] [[Lich]], [[Phyrexian]]
|sources= Moons of Mirrodin, Darksteel Eye, Fifth Dawn, see external links}}
|sources= Moons of Mirrodin, Darksteel Eye, Fifth Dawn, see external links
'''Geth''' is a [[Moriok]] [[lich]]-head who was instrumental in the fall of [[Memnarch]]. He is now one of [[the Seven Steel Thanes]] of [[New Phyrexia (plane)|New Phyrexia]].
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'''Geth''' is a [[Moriok]] [[lich]]-head who was instrumental in the fall of [[Memnarch]]. He was one of [[the Seven Steel Thanes]] of [[New Phyrexia (plane)|New Phyrexia]], before being [[Compleated]] fully into '''Vishgraz''' by [[Ixhel]]


==History==
==History==
===The Fifth Dawn===
===The Fifth Dawn===
Geth ruled the [[Mephidross]] from the throne in the [[Ish Sah|Vault of Whispers]],<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/geth-who-2010-11-09|Geth Who!|[[Monty Ashley]]|November 09, 2010}}</ref> owing his power to having control over the only [[Vampire]] in the Dross. This would eventually, however, lead to his downfall. One of his many subjects, a man named [[Yert]], ended up allying with [[Glissa Sunseeker]] during her trip into the Dross. She slaughtered Yert's Reaper, a very powerful zombie, and then felt sorry when he broke down crying as a result. He agreed to help her achieve her goals so long as she would help him get a new zombie to control. Geth, angered at Glissa's impertinence, ordered his pet vampire to attack, which she defeated after grievously wounding it. With no choice, Geth told Glissa what she wanted to know which got her to leave more quickly. Unfortunately, the vampire's wounds were severe and only an extensive feeding would save it. So Yert was fed to the vampire, ensuring the traitor's death. He did not stay dead, unfortunately, and rising as a vampire himself he overthrew Geth after beheading him. Geth, however, managed to preserve his head as a Lich and agreed to help Glissa acquire the <c>Shield of Kaldra</c> from the new vampire scourge that was sweeping the Dross from his former throne. In exchange for his help though, he wished them to help him acquire a new body. After [[Karn]]’s return to [[Mirrodin]], Geth became one of the guardians of the [[Mirari]] and was placed upon a <c>Memnite</c> which would serve as his new appendage.
Geth ruled the [[Mephidross]] from the throne in the [[Ish Sah|Vault of Whispers]],<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/geth-who-2010-11-09|Geth Who!|[[Monty Ashley]]|November 09, 2010}}</ref> owing his power to having control over the only [[Vampire]] in the Dross. This would eventually, however, lead to his downfall. One of his many subjects, a man named [[Yert]], ended up allying with [[Glissa Sunseeker]] during her trip into the Dross. She slaughtered Yert's Reaper, a very powerful zombie, and then felt sorry when he broke down crying as a result. He agreed to help her achieve her goals so long as she would help him get a new zombie to control. Geth angered at Glissa's impertinence, ordered his pet vampire to attack, which she defeated after grievously wounding it. With no choice, Geth told Glissa what she wanted to know which got her to leave more quickly. Unfortunately, the vampire's wounds were severe and only an extensive feeding would save it. So Yert was fed to the vampire, ensuring the traitor's death. He did not stay dead, unfortunately, and rising as a vampire himself he overthrew Geth after beheading him. Geth, however, managed to preserve his head as a Lich and agreed to help Glissa acquire the <c>Shield of Kaldra</c> from the new vampire scourge that was sweeping the Dross from his former throne. In exchange for his help though, he wished them to help him acquire a new body. After [[Karn]]’s return to [[Mirrodin]], Geth became one of the guardians of the [[Mirari]] and was placed upon a <c>Memnite</c> which would serve as his new appendage.


===Scars of Mirrodin===
===Scars of Mirrodin===
It was revealed that, after [[Glissa Sunseeker]] disappeared following the events of [[Fifth Dawn]], Geth returned to the [[Mephidross]] in his new state, where he struggled to recover control over the [[nim]]. During this time, the Phyrexian corrosion of Mirrodin began in earnest, and Geth was offered a new, Phyrexian body - arachnoid, repulsive and unnaturally strong.<ref>{{DailyRef|savor-flavor/planeswalkers-guide-new-phyrexia-steel-thanes-2011-04-13|A Planeswalker's Guide to New Phyrexia: The Steel Thanes|[[Magic Creative Team]]|April 13, 2011}}</ref> Using this power, he wiped out contenders to the <c>Vault of Whispers</c>, claiming it back as his own. Now, he rests in Ish Sah, controlling the black lacuna, biding his time and learning about the Phyrexian invaders. He knows that soon, he will have to repay them for his powers, but for now, they - and he too - are content to wait.<ref>{{DailyRef|savor-flavor/phyrexia-and-vaultlord-2010-09-08|Phyrexia and the Vaultlord|[[Doug Beyer]]|September 08, 2010}}</ref> He informed [[Roxith]] where he could harvest flesh and revealed he was somehow aware the Thane formed an alliance with [[Kraynox]].<ref>{{DailyRef|mirrodin-site-roxith-thane-rot-2011-06-03|On the Mirrodin Site: Roxith, Thane of Rot|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|June 3, 2011}}</ref>
It was revealed that, after [[Glissa Sunseeker]] disappeared following the events of [[Fifth Dawn]], Geth returned to the [[Mephidross]] in his new state, where he struggled to recover control over the [[nim]]. During this time, the Phyrexian corrosion of Mirrodin began in earnest, and Geth was offered a new, Phyrexian body - arachnoid, repulsive, and unnaturally strong.<ref>{{DailyRef|savor-flavor/planeswalkers-guide-new-phyrexia-steel-thanes-2011-04-13|A Planeswalker's Guide to New Phyrexia: The Steel Thanes|[[Magic Creative Team]]|April 13, 2011}}</ref> Using this power, he wiped out contenders to the <c>Vault of Whispers</c>, claiming it back as his own. Now, he rests in Ish Sah, controlling the black lacuna, biding his time, and learning about the Phyrexian invaders. He knows that soon, he will have to repay them for his powers, but for now, they - and he too - are content to wait.<ref>{{DailyRef|savor-flavor/phyrexia-and-vaultlord-2010-09-08|Phyrexia and the Vaultlord|[[Doug Beyer]]|September 08, 2010}}</ref> He informed [[Roxith]] where he could harvest flesh and revealed he was somehow aware the Thane allied with [[Kraynox]].<ref>{{DailyRef|mirrodin-site-roxith-thane-rot-2011-06-03|On the Mirrodin Site: Roxith, Thane of Rot|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|June 3, 2011}}</ref>
 
===Phyrexia: All Will Be One===
Geth was killed finally and incorporated into Vishgraz by Ixhel.


==Story appearances==
==Story appearances==
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| {{ArticleArchive|dark-discoveries-part-ii-2011-05-12|Dark Discoveries, Part 2}} || [[Doug Beyer]] || 2011-05-12 || ''[[New Phyrexia]]'' || [[New Phyrexia (plane)|New Phyrexia]] || [[Venser]], Geth, [[Elspeth Tirel]], [[Koth of the Hammer]]
|{{ArticleArchive|dark-discoveries-part-ii-2011-05-12|Dark Discoveries, Part 2}} || [[Doug Beyer]] || 2011-05-12 || ''[[New Phyrexia]]'' || [[New Phyrexia (plane)|New Phyrexia]] || [[Venser]], Geth, [[Elspeth Tirel]], [[Koth of the Hammer]]
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|{{ArticleArchive|magic-story/a-hollow-body|Phyrexia: All Will Be One: A Hollow Body}} || [[Aysha U. Farah]] || 2023-01-12 || ''[[Phyrexia: All Will Be One]]'' || [[New Phyrexia (plane)|New Phyrexia]] || [[Atraxa]], [[Ixhel]], Geth/Vigraz, [[Belaxis]]
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Revision as of 16:49, 12 January 2023

Geth
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Details
Race Moriok Lich, Phyrexian
Birthplace Mephidross, Mirrodin
Sources
Moons of Mirrodin, Darksteel Eye, Fifth Dawn, see external links

Geth is a Moriok lich-head who was instrumental in the fall of Memnarch. He was one of the Seven Steel Thanes of New Phyrexia, before being Compleated fully into Vishgraz by Ixhel

History

The Fifth Dawn

Geth ruled the Mephidross from the throne in the Vault of Whispers,[1] owing his power to having control over the only Vampire in the Dross. This would eventually, however, lead to his downfall. One of his many subjects, a man named Yert, ended up allying with Glissa Sunseeker during her trip into the Dross. She slaughtered Yert's Reaper, a very powerful zombie, and then felt sorry when he broke down crying as a result. He agreed to help her achieve her goals so long as she would help him get a new zombie to control. Geth angered at Glissa's impertinence, ordered his pet vampire to attack, which she defeated after grievously wounding it. With no choice, Geth told Glissa what she wanted to know which got her to leave more quickly. Unfortunately, the vampire's wounds were severe and only an extensive feeding would save it. So Yert was fed to the vampire, ensuring the traitor's death. He did not stay dead, unfortunately, and rising as a vampire himself he overthrew Geth after beheading him. Geth, however, managed to preserve his head as a Lich and agreed to help Glissa acquire the Shield of Kaldra from the new vampire scourge that was sweeping the Dross from his former throne. In exchange for his help though, he wished them to help him acquire a new body. After Karn’s return to Mirrodin, Geth became one of the guardians of the Mirari and was placed upon a Memnite which would serve as his new appendage.

Scars of Mirrodin

It was revealed that, after Glissa Sunseeker disappeared following the events of Fifth Dawn, Geth returned to the Mephidross in his new state, where he struggled to recover control over the nim. During this time, the Phyrexian corrosion of Mirrodin began in earnest, and Geth was offered a new, Phyrexian body - arachnoid, repulsive, and unnaturally strong.[2] Using this power, he wiped out contenders to the Vault of Whispers, claiming it back as his own. Now, he rests in Ish Sah, controlling the black lacuna, biding his time, and learning about the Phyrexian invaders. He knows that soon, he will have to repay them for his powers, but for now, they - and he too - are content to wait.[3] He informed Roxith where he could harvest flesh and revealed he was somehow aware the Thane allied with Kraynox.[4]

Phyrexia: All Will Be One

Geth was killed finally and incorporated into Vishgraz by Ixhel.

Story appearances

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Dark Discoveries, Part 2 Doug Beyer 2011-05-12 New Phyrexia New Phyrexia Venser, Geth, Elspeth Tirel, Koth of the Hammer
Phyrexia: All Will Be One: A Hollow Body Aysha U. Farah 2023-01-12 Phyrexia: All Will Be One New Phyrexia Atraxa, Ixhel, Geth/Vigraz, Belaxis

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References

  1. Monty Ashley (November 09, 2010). "Geth Who!". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. Magic Creative Team (April 13, 2011). "A Planeswalker's Guide to New Phyrexia: The Steel Thanes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. Doug Beyer (September 08, 2010). "Phyrexia and the Vaultlord". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. Wizards of the Coast (June 3, 2011). "On the Mirrodin Site: Roxith, Thane of Rot". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.