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'''Archons''' are mystical celestial beings that are heavily aligned with the principles of [[White]], have obscured faces, and always appear on a flying steed (a winged lion, bull or other creature). <ref>{{ | '''Archons''' are mystical celestial beings that are heavily aligned with the principles of [[White]], have obscured faces, and always appear on a flying steed (a winged lion, bull or other creature). <ref>{{NewRef|savor-flavor/angry-lands-brave-adventurers-and-other-decks-vorthos-2010-02-10|Angry Lands, Brave Adventurers, and Other Decks for Vorthos|[[Doug Beyer]]|February 10, 2010}}</ref> | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
Archons symbolize White's harsher aspects like it's moral rigidity and ferocious retribution, while [[angels]] have a more varied role, generally leaning towards compassion and mercy.<ref>[http://dougbeyermtg.tumblr.com/post/51476463610/since-apparently-this-week-is-secondary-iconic | Archons symbolize White's harsher aspects like it's moral rigidity and ferocious retribution, while [[angels]] have a more varied role, generally leaning towards compassion and mercy.<ref>{{TumblrRef|author=[[Doug Beyer]]|URL=http://dougbeyermtg.tumblr.com/post/51476463610/since-apparently-this-week-is-secondary-iconic|title=What are your thoughts on archons?|tumblr-title=Blogatog|date=May 27, 2013}}</ref> Originally, archons seemed to be mirror-images of the [[black]] [[Specters]], hooded beings that also ride flying mounts. | ||
The [[flavor text]] of <card>Krond the Dawn-Clad</card> implies that archons might be created, naturally or by white-aligned mages, as embodiments of concepts, something supported by the fact that previous archons are directly associated with said concepts (<card>Archon of Justice</card> representing justice, and so forth). Unlike previous archons, which are personifications of abstract concepts, Krond appeared to be a solar deity. | The [[flavor text]] of <card>Krond the Dawn-Clad</card> implies that archons might be created, naturally or by white-aligned mages, as embodiments of concepts, something supported by the fact that previous archons are directly associated with said concepts (<card>Archon of Justice</card> representing justice, and so forth). Unlike previous archons, which are personifications of abstract concepts, Krond appeared to be a solar deity. | ||
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==Theros== | ==Theros== | ||
In ancient times, the archons of Theros held a massive empire, tyrannising the world in the belief that they were imposing a strict justice. <ref>{{ | In ancient times, the archons of Theros held a massive empire, tyrannising the world in the belief that they were imposing a strict justice. <ref>{{NewRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-theros-part-3-2013-09-04|Planeswalker's Guide to Theros, Part 3|The Magic Creative Team|September 04, 2013}}</ref> The most notable of these Archon tyrants was [[Agnomakhos]], who used the [[leonin]] as an army. Eventually, the Archon empire fell, being instead replaced by the poleis, and the remaining Archons now lash at these, slighting the "honor" they feel was stripped from them. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
Revision as of 18:32, 21 May 2016
Archons are mystical celestial beings that are heavily aligned with the principles of White, have obscured faces, and always appear on a flying steed (a winged lion, bull or other creature). [1]
Development
Archons symbolize White's harsher aspects like it's moral rigidity and ferocious retribution, while angels have a more varied role, generally leaning towards compassion and mercy.[2] Originally, archons seemed to be mirror-images of the black Specters, hooded beings that also ride flying mounts.
The flavor text of Krond the Dawn-Clad implies that archons might be created, naturally or by white-aligned mages, as embodiments of concepts, something supported by the fact that previous archons are directly associated with said concepts (Archon of Justice representing justice, and so forth). Unlike previous archons, which are personifications of abstract concepts, Krond appeared to be a solar deity.
As Archon is a Greek word that means "ruler", "magistrate" or "lord", it is fittingly that archons were further developed in the Theros block where they are considered to be part of a vicious ancient race. These archons are gendered. [3]
Theros
In ancient times, the archons of Theros held a massive empire, tyrannising the world in the belief that they were imposing a strict justice. [4] The most notable of these Archon tyrants was Agnomakhos, who used the leonin as an army. Eventually, the Archon empire fell, being instead replaced by the poleis, and the remaining Archons now lash at these, slighting the "honor" they feel was stripped from them.
Trivia
- The black Cabal Archon is a Human Cleric, not an Archon.
Gallery
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Archon of Redemption. Art by Steven Belledin.
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Archon of Justice. Art by Jason Chan.
References
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