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Phenax is the god of cheats and liars. He governs gambling, deception, betrayal, isolation, planning, and secrets. He is worshipped by criminals and others who wish to subvert the rules. Phenax is also associated with the [[Returned]], Theros's [[undead]], who follow his path back from the [[underworld]]. | Phenax is the god of cheats and liars. He governs gambling, deception, betrayal, isolation, planning, and secrets. He is worshipped by criminals and others who wish to subvert the rules. Phenax is also associated with the [[Returned]], Theros's [[undead]], who follow his path back from the [[underworld]]. | ||
==Storyline== | |||
In the [[Theros Block]] saga, the abominatory [[planeswalker]] [[Ashiok]] strikes a deal with Phenax. In exchange for laying waste to the polis of Iretis to make a new polis for the [[Returned]], Phenax makes Ashiok invisible to the gods, allowing it to operate under their radar. Phenax was amused by Ashiok's plans.<ref name="dream 2" /> | |||
It is strongly implied that he was the deity represented in "The Consequences of Attraction", cursing Xandria to become a [[siren]] for falling in love with Ninis, whom he had set eyes upon himself.<ref>[http://archive.wizards.com/Magic/magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/ur/268 The Consequences of Attraction]</ref> | |||
==In-game references== | ==In-game references== | ||
Revision as of 16:44, 18 July 2015
Template:Character Phenax is the God of Deception on Theros. He is associated with blue and black mana.
Description
Phenax is the god of cheats and liars. He governs gambling, deception, betrayal, isolation, planning, and secrets. He is worshipped by criminals and others who wish to subvert the rules. Phenax is also associated with the Returned, Theros's undead, who follow his path back from the underworld.
Storyline
In the Theros Block saga, the abominatory planeswalker Ashiok strikes a deal with Phenax. In exchange for laying waste to the polis of Iretis to make a new polis for the Returned, Phenax makes Ashiok invisible to the gods, allowing it to operate under their radar. Phenax was amused by Ashiok's plans.[1]
It is strongly implied that he was the deity represented in "The Consequences of Attraction", cursing Xandria to become a siren for falling in love with Ninis, whom he had set eyes upon himself.[2]
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Inspiration
The character of Phenax is inspired by Hermes, greek god of thieves, travelers, and border crossings, guide to the Underworld; and Dolos, son of Erebus, spirit of trickery and guile.
External links
- The Magic Creative Team (January 29, 2014). "The Gods of Born of the Gods". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Mike McArtor (March 24, 2014). "Born's Gods". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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