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'''Gorgons''', also known as '''medusae''', are [[snake]]-skinned humanoid women with hair made of snakes and the ability to calcify organic entities that look at the gorgon in the face. Incredibly deadly, | '''Gorgons''', also known as '''medusae''', are [[snake]]-skinned humanoid women with hair made of snakes and the ability to calcify organic entities that look at the gorgon in the face. Incredibly deadly, these creatures are rare across the various planes. | ||
The first creature to bear the type was <c>Masked Gorgon</c> in ''[[Judgement]]'', though the <c>Infernal Medusa</c> from ''[[Legends]]'' was later issued errata in the [[Grand Creature Type Update]] to become a Gorgon instead of a '''Medusa'''. | The first creature to bear the type was <c>Masked Gorgon</c> in ''[[Judgement]]'', though the <c>Infernal Medusa</c> from ''[[Legends]]'' was later issued errata in the [[Grand Creature Type Update]] to become a Gorgon instead of a '''Medusa'''. | ||
==Storyline== | |||
===Dominaria=== | |||
A gorgon named Visara served as one of the [[Cabal]]'s pit fighters on [[Otaria]]. Unlike other gorgons seen throughout Magic's history, Visara had large, plated wings which enabled her to fly. | |||
===Shandalar=== | |||
Various gorgons are in the employ of [[List of secondary characters|Xathrid]], a [[demon|demonic]] creature worshiped by some cults of [[Shandalar]].<ref>http://dougbeyermtg.tumblr.com/post/63341557518/who-what-or-where-is-a-xathrid-of</ref> This is represented by <c>Xathrid Gorgon</c>. | |||
===Ravnica=== | |||
Ravnica is home to few gorgons, including the [[Sisters of Stone Death]] and the [[planeswalker]] [[Vraska]]. After several battles with the [[Golgari]] [[parun]], [[Svogthir]], the Sisters of Stone Death were diminished to only one: Ludmilla. She was believed to be the sole gorgon left on Ravnica, though Vraska and others later appeared as members of the Golgari Swarm as well. | |||
===Theros=== | |||
On Theros, gorgons appear more commonly than on other planes, though they are still quite rare. Unlike the gorgons of previous planes, gorgons on Theros have snakelike lower bodies (similar to [[Naga]]s).<ref>{{NewRef|arcana/monster-menagerie-gorgons-2014-02-19-0|Monster Menagerie: Gorgons|Bonnie Bruenderman|February 19, 2014}}</ref> The god of affliction [[Pharika]] is worshiped and attended to by gorgons. One of the most powerful gorgons of Theros is [[Hythonia]], referred to as <c>Hythonia the Cruel</c>. Another gorgon was encountered by [[Dack Fayden]] when he entered her lair searching for a magical artifact.<ref>[[Magic: The Gathering - Theros]] Issue #2</ref> | |||
==Notable Gorgons== | ==Notable Gorgons== | ||
* <c>Visara the Dreadful</c> | * <c>Visara the Dreadful</c> {{-}} a pit fighter for the [[Cabal]] on [[Otaria]]. | ||
* The [[Sisters of Stone Death]] | * The [[Sisters of Stone Death]] {{-}} the guildmasters of the [[Golgari Swarm]] during the original [[Ravnica_block|Ravnica]] block. | ||
* [[Vraska]] | * [[Vraska]] {{-}} a planeswalker associated with the [[Golgari Swarm]] (<i>i.e.</i> <c>Vraska, the Unseen</c>). | ||
* <c>Damia, Sage of Stone</c> <ref>{{NewRef|savor-flavor/damia-sage-stone-2011-06-07|Damia, Sage of Stone|[[Doug Beyer]]|June 08, 2011}}</ref> <ref>{{NewRef|savor-flavor/fifteen-commanders-fifteen-tales-2011-06-22|Fifteen Commanders, Fifteen Tales|[[Doug Beyer]]|June 22, 2011}}</ref> | * <c>Damia, Sage of Stone</c> {{-}} a sage whose knowledge of the arcane rivals that of any archmage.<ref>{{NewRef|savor-flavor/damia-sage-stone-2011-06-07|Damia, Sage of Stone|[[Doug Beyer]]|June 08, 2011}}</ref> <ref>{{NewRef|savor-flavor/fifteen-commanders-fifteen-tales-2011-06-22|Fifteen Commanders, Fifteen Tales|[[Doug Beyer]]|June 22, 2011}}</ref> | ||
* [[Hythonia]] | * [[Hythonia]] {{-}} a powerful gorgon of Theros who sits atop a throne made of statues (<c>Hythonia the Cruel</c>). | ||
* <c>Pharika, God of Affliction</c> | * [[Pharika]] {{-}} goddess of affliction and the mother of all gorgons of Theros (<c>Pharika, God of Affliction</c>). | ||
==In-game references== | ==In-game references== | ||
Revision as of 22:04, 4 January 2018
Gorgons, also known as medusae, are snake-skinned humanoid women with hair made of snakes and the ability to calcify organic entities that look at the gorgon in the face. Incredibly deadly, these creatures are rare across the various planes.
The first creature to bear the type was Masked Gorgon in Judgement, though the Infernal Medusa from Legends was later issued errata in the Grand Creature Type Update to become a Gorgon instead of a Medusa.
Storyline
Dominaria
A gorgon named Visara served as one of the Cabal's pit fighters on Otaria. Unlike other gorgons seen throughout Magic's history, Visara had large, plated wings which enabled her to fly.
Shandalar
Various gorgons are in the employ of Xathrid, a demonic creature worshiped by some cults of Shandalar.[1] This is represented by Xathrid Gorgon.
Ravnica
Ravnica is home to few gorgons, including the Sisters of Stone Death and the planeswalker Vraska. After several battles with the Golgari parun, Svogthir, the Sisters of Stone Death were diminished to only one: Ludmilla. She was believed to be the sole gorgon left on Ravnica, though Vraska and others later appeared as members of the Golgari Swarm as well.
Theros
On Theros, gorgons appear more commonly than on other planes, though they are still quite rare. Unlike the gorgons of previous planes, gorgons on Theros have snakelike lower bodies (similar to Nagas).[2] The god of affliction Pharika is worshiped and attended to by gorgons. One of the most powerful gorgons of Theros is Hythonia, referred to as Hythonia the Cruel. Another gorgon was encountered by Dack Fayden when he entered her lair searching for a magical artifact.[3]
Notable Gorgons
- Visara the Dreadful — a pit fighter for the Cabal on Otaria.
- The Sisters of Stone Death — the guildmasters of the Golgari Swarm during the original Ravnica block.
- Vraska — a planeswalker associated with the Golgari Swarm (i.e. Vraska, the Unseen).
- Damia, Sage of Stone — a sage whose knowledge of the arcane rivals that of any archmage.[4] [5]
- Hythonia — a powerful gorgon of Theros who sits atop a throne made of statues (Hythonia the Cruel).
- Pharika — goddess of affliction and the mother of all gorgons of Theros (Pharika, God of Affliction).
In-game references
Associated cards:
- Aspect of Gorgon
- Cast into Darkness
- Coils of the Medusa
- Evolutionary Leap
- Felhide Petrifier
- Gaze of the Gorgon
- Gaze of Granite
- Gorgon Flail
- Gorgon's Head
- Killing Glare
- Treasured Find
