Phenax: Difference between revisions
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==Description== | ==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 | 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== | ==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 | 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 make the planeswalker invisible to the other gods allowing Ashiok to operate under their radar. Phenax was amused by Ashiok's plans. <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/ur/296|Dreams of a City|[[Ken Troop]]|April 23, 2014}}</ref> | ||
It is strongly implied that Phenax 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>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/ur/268|The Consequences of Attraction|[[Ken Troop]]|October 9, 2013}}</ref> | It is strongly implied that Phenax 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>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/ur/268|The Consequences of Attraction|[[Ken Troop]]|October 9, 2013}}</ref> | ||
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* <c>Extinguish All Hope</c> | *<c>Extinguish All Hope</c> | ||
'''Associated cards:''' | '''Associated cards:''' | ||
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'''Referenced or quoted in:''' | '''Referenced or quoted in:''' | ||
* <c>Black Oak of Odunos</c> | *<c>Black Oak of Odunos</c> | ||
* <c>Cast into Darkness</c> | *<c>Cast into Darkness</c> | ||
* <c>Disciple of Phenax</c> | *<c>Disciple of Phenax</c> | ||
* <c>Hubris</c> | *<c>Hubris</c> | ||
* <c>Spiteful Blow</c> | *<c>Spiteful Blow</c> | ||
==Inspiration== | ==Inspiration== | ||
Revision as of 07:11, 15 February 2016
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 make the planeswalker invisible to the other gods allowing Ashiok to operate under their radar. Phenax was amused by Ashiok's plans. [1]
It is strongly implied that Phenax 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]
In-game references
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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.
References
- ↑ Ken Troop (April 23, 2014). "Dreams of a City". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Ken Troop (October 9, 2013). "The Consequences of Attraction". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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.