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'''Siren''' is a [[blue]] [[creature]] [[subtype|type]] used for cards that depict sea creatures, | '''Siren''' is a [[blue]] [[creature]] [[subtype|type]] used for cards that depict humanoid sea creatures, typically female, who lure mariners to destruction with their seductive singing. | ||
The subtype was introduced in ''[[Magic 2010]]'' with the [[Nymph]]-like <c>Alluring Siren</c>, which has the | The subtype was introduced in ''[[Magic 2010]]'' with the [[Nymph]]-like <c>Alluring Siren</c>, which has the flavorful [[ability]] to induce an [[attack]] by a [[target]] creature. The Greek-inspired [[Theros block]], predictably, included a number of new sirens. | ||
==Theros Sirens== | ==Theros Sirens== | ||
Sirens of Theros feed mostly on seabirds and fish, enticing their prey with melodious songs, but they are more than happy to lure human sailors as well, eating their flesh and stealing their cargo. These sirens are physically similar to classical Hellenic ones, with feathered wings and other avian qualities. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* The [[instant]] <c>Siren's Call</c> | * The ''[[Alpha]]'' set featured the [[instant]] <c>Siren's Call</c>. | ||
* <c>Seasinger</c> was an early take on the Siren trope. | * <c>Seasinger</c> from ''[[Fallen Empires]]'' was an early take on the Siren trope. | ||
* | * According to the flavor text for <c>Siren Song Lyre</c>, even sirens themselves are vulnerable to the artifact's seductive power. | ||
[[Category:Creature types]] | [[Category:Creature types]] | ||
Revision as of 07:44, 12 June 2014
Siren is a blue creature type used for cards that depict humanoid sea creatures, typically female, who lure mariners to destruction with their seductive singing.
The subtype was introduced in Magic 2010 with the Nymph-like Alluring Siren, which has the flavorful ability to induce an attack by a target creature. The Greek-inspired Theros block, predictably, included a number of new sirens.
Theros Sirens
Sirens of Theros feed mostly on seabirds and fish, enticing their prey with melodious songs, but they are more than happy to lure human sailors as well, eating their flesh and stealing their cargo. These sirens are physically similar to classical Hellenic ones, with feathered wings and other avian qualities.
Trivia
- The Alpha set featured the instant Siren's Call.
- Seasinger from Fallen Empires was an early take on the Siren trope.
- According to the flavor text for Siren Song Lyre, even sirens themselves are vulnerable to the artifact's seductive power.