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==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 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>
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>{{NewRef|magic-story/dreams-city-2014-04-23|Dreams of the 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>{{NewRef|uncharted-realms/consequences-attraction-2013-10-09|The Consequences of Attraction|[[Ken Troop]]|October 9, 2013}}</ref>


==In-game references==
==In-game references==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{DailyRef|mtg/daily/ur/284|The Gods of ''Born of the Gods''|The Magic Creative Team|January 29, 2014}}
* {{NewRef|magic-story/gods-born-gods-2014-01-29|The Gods of ''Born of the Gods''|The Magic Creative Team|January 29, 2014}}
* {{DailyRef|mtg/daily/arcana/1456|Born's Gods|[[Mike McArtor]]|March 24, 2014}}  
* {{NewRef|arcana/borns-gods-2014-03-24|Born's Gods|[[Mike McArtor]]|March 24, 2014}}  


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Revision as of 16:49, 6 May 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]

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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.

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