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Warlock is a creature class introduced in Throne of Eldraine.[1] At the same time, Dread Warlock of Magic 2010 received the type retroactively.[2]
Description
With the introduction of Warlock, all colors have a primary spellcaster, with Warlock being primary Black.[3][4] Warlocks could be secondary be Blue or Red,[5] but Arcavios had many part-white warlocks and Innistrad had mono-green and even mono-white ones.
A Warlock gains their spellcasting power by making a deal with a demon or another dark being.[6]
The term Warlock is gender neutral.[7] It is therefore now the preferred creature class for witches and hags.[1][8][9]
Storyline
Arcavios
On Arcavios, a significant portion of Witherbloom and Silverquill's alumni are warlocks. Although their magical techniques are ruthless, they are still typically advised against making demonic pacts.
In addition, the Oriq, a group of mages who study forbidden war magic, are almost exclusively warlocks as well.
Eldraine
Eldraine witches are humans who chose to live in the wilds, so far removed from humanity that they might as well be fair folk. They are usually cruel but can sometimes be seen as a ruthless force for justice.[10]
Innistrad
Normal Witches
Several black-aligned spell crafters are called witches (though some are shamans instead of warlocks). Some are necromancers, others make demonic pacts.
Dawnhart
Dawnhart witches are mostly green and white-aligned warlocks that follow primordial, pagan traditions. After Avacyn's death, they have taken to organizing large festivities, hoping to beat back the darkness and lengthen the days. Members of the coven seem to have made a pact with a god called Ghrin-Danu.[11]
Some took to worship the Coiled One, being a threat to even other members of the coven.[12]
Notable Warlocks
- Arcavios
- Dominaria
- Eldraine
- Alela
- The biological mother of Rowan and Will Kenrith.
- Innistrad
- Kamigawa
- Kylem
- New Phyrexia
- Gyox
- Non-canon
Gallery
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Eldraine Witch concept.
References
- ↑ a b Mark Rosewater (September 5, 2019). "I get that warlock is the new subtype". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Eli Shiffrin (September 27, 2019). "Throne of Eldraine Oracle Changes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 6, 2019). "Is Cleric considered a "spellcaster" type?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 21, 2019). "More Odds & Ends: Throne of Eldraine". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 24, 2020). "Warlocks are primary in black. Would secondary be Red?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 6, 2019). "in DnD a wizard is a learned spellcaster, where a warlock makes some sort of deal for power.". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 6, 2019). "Still confused as to how warlock won out over witch.". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 4, 2019). "Why was Warlock chosen over Witch?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 6, 2019). "Does the Warlock type preclude the use of the Hag type?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/planeswalkers-guide-eldraine-2019-10-31
- ↑ https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/sisters-2021-09-10
- ↑ https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/sisters-2021-09-10
