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'''Nikya''' is a powerful [[Centaur]] [[Druid]], and leader of the [[Gruul]] Zhur-Taa Clan on [[Ravnica]], one of the Gruul tribes who worships the ancient gods of old Ravnica.<ref>[[James Wyatt]] and Jeremy Crawford (November 2018). "''[[D&D Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica]]''", [[Wizards of the Coast]].</ref> | '''Nikya''' is a powerful [[Centaur]] [[Druid]], and leader of the [[Gruul]] Zhur-Taa Clan on [[Ravnica]], one of the Gruul tribes who worships the ancient gods of old Ravnica.<ref>[[James Wyatt]] and Jeremy Crawford (November 2018). "''[[D&D Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica]]''", [[Wizards of the Coast]].</ref> | ||
==Description== | |||
She has the well-muscled physique of a youthful fighter but the battle scars of a veteran. Age lines branch from the corner of her eyes, which seem wiser than many of the elder dryads of [[Vitu-Ghazi]]. | She has the well-muscled physique of a youthful fighter but the battle scars of a veteran. Age lines branch from the corner of her eyes, which seem wiser than many of the elder dryads of [[Vitu-Ghazi]]. | ||
Though raised to be a [[warrior]], Nikya soon discovered her natural gifts with magic, which allows her to summon enormous constricting vines from the ancient layers of Ravnica's crust. She considers herself to be the last of the true Gruul druids. At the heart of her beliefs in the "Old Ways" is the expectation of a coming apocalypse, the "[[End-Raze]]".<ref name="Ravnica art book">[[James Wyatt]] (January 2019). "''[[The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Ravnica]]''". [[Wizards of the Coast]].</ref> In a glorious onslaught, every brick of Ravnica's soaring skylines will tumble to rubble, and the world will return to a state of nature. The bringer of the end times is [[Ilharg]], the Raze-Boar. | Though raised to be a [[warrior]], Nikya soon discovered her natural gifts with magic, which allows her to summon enormous constricting vines from the ancient layers of Ravnica's crust. She considers herself to be the last of the true Gruul druids. At the heart of her beliefs in the "Old Ways" is the expectation of a coming apocalypse, the "[[End-Raze]]".<ref name="Ravnica art book">[[James Wyatt]] (January 2019). "''[[The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Ravnica]]''". [[Wizards of the Coast]].</ref> In a glorious onslaught, every brick of Ravnica's soaring skylines will tumble to rubble, and the world will return to a state of nature. The bringer of the end times is [[Ilharg]], the Raze-Boar. | ||
===History=== | |||
During the [[New Phyrexia's Invasion of the Multiverse|Phyrexian invasion]], Nykia was instrumental in bottlenecking the Golgari Swarm from the surface of Ravnica with her constricting vine magic.<ref name="Guide to MKM">{{DailyRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-to-murders-at-karlov-manor|Planeswalker's Guide to ''Murders at Karlov Manor''|[[Emily Teng]]|February 1, 2024}}</ref> | |||
For this, she has become the only real potential challenge to [[Borborygmos]]'s power as [[guildmaster]] of the Gruul. | |||
==Story appearances== | ==Story appearances== | ||
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| Lifetime | Mending Era |
Nikya is a powerful Centaur Druid, and leader of the Gruul Zhur-Taa Clan on Ravnica, one of the Gruul tribes who worships the ancient gods of old Ravnica.[1]
Description
She has the well-muscled physique of a youthful fighter but the battle scars of a veteran. Age lines branch from the corner of her eyes, which seem wiser than many of the elder dryads of Vitu-Ghazi.
Though raised to be a warrior, Nikya soon discovered her natural gifts with magic, which allows her to summon enormous constricting vines from the ancient layers of Ravnica's crust. She considers herself to be the last of the true Gruul druids. At the heart of her beliefs in the "Old Ways" is the expectation of a coming apocalypse, the "End-Raze".[2] In a glorious onslaught, every brick of Ravnica's soaring skylines will tumble to rubble, and the world will return to a state of nature. The bringer of the end times is Ilharg, the Raze-Boar.
History
During the Phyrexian invasion, Nykia was instrumental in bottlenecking the Golgari Swarm from the surface of Ravnica with her constricting vine magic.[3] For this, she has become the only real potential challenge to Borborygmos's power as guildmaster of the Gruul.
Story appearances
| Title | Author | Publishing date | Set | Setting (plane) | Featuring |
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| In Praise of the Worldsoul, Part 3 | Jenna Helland | 2012-10-10 | Return to Ravnica | Ravnica | Selesnya Conclave, Gruul Clans, Cult of Rakdos, Massacre Girl, Nikya |
| Gruul Ingenuity | Adam Lee | 2013-01-02 | Gatecrash | Ravnica | Gruul Clans, Nikya |
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References
- ↑ James Wyatt and Jeremy Crawford (November 2018). "D&D Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica", Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ James Wyatt (January 2019). "The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Ravnica". Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Emily Teng (February 1, 2024). "Planeswalker's Guide to Murders at Karlov Manor". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
