Implicit Maze

The Implicit Maze is a system of mana paths or leylines through the guildgates and districts of Ravnica that has manifested after the Guildpact was destroyed. It is a code that was carved into the foundation of the entire city when it was built. On instruction of Niv-Mizzet and using Jace Beleren's notes, it was discovered by Ral Zarek.

The maze was created by Azor I to be revealed in case the Guildpact dissolved. In this way, the founder of the Azorius Senate tried to foster an atmosphere of peaceful collaboration. At the end of the maze in the Forum of Azor lies great power. In order for it to be solved, all the guilds of Ravnica must participate at once. Niv-Mizzet has announced that each guild will have to send one champion as its delegate in the running of the maze. At an appointed time, the champions will meet at the Transguild Promenade, and embark on a race through the twists and turns of the maze. The one who triumphs, gains the power behind it for his or her guild. Others will fall to its dangers.

In-game references

• Maze Abomination
• Maze Behemoth
• Maze Glider
• Maze Rusher
• Maze Seninel
• Maze's End
• Uncovered Clues

Trivia

The Implicit Maze is referenced in the title of Dragon's Maze. A cardboard version was used as a gimmick during the prerelease of that set.

Sources

• Barrin's Tall Tale by Ken Troop - Uncharted Realms. Wednesday, April 17, 2013.
• Gatecrash: The Secretist, Part Two by Doug Beyer