Phyresis
Phyresis (progressive generation)[1] is the transformation of a living thing into a Phyrexian creature.[2]
Description
Phyrexians reproduce using flesh vats and birthing pods, or they are created by infecting other beings with glistening oil. The oil is a mutagen that first twists the minds of the infected and can induce memory loss and personality changes. The oil eventually replaces all vital liquids in the host body, which prepares it for compleation, a surgical process that swaps the body's organic matter with artificial machinery.[3]
Reversing phyresis is difficult. After infection passes a certain stage, rehabilitation becomes impossible. Recovery varies per individual and becomes more difficult with increased compleation. Healing the mind may require different processes than healing the body. However, several substances, like Halo, can stave off the transformative effects of glistening oil, and some individuals, like Melira, are entirely immune.[3] To these ends Teferi Akosa, Melira and Karn managed to completely reverse Ajani Goldmane and Nissa Revane, but at an immense cost with Melira's death and Karn sparkless. Another way of eliminating compleation is through lazotep, turning the phyrexian organism into an eternal zombie.[4]
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References
- ↑ J. Robert King (1999). Magic: The Gathering - The Thran.
- ↑ Monty Ashley (March 07, 2011). "How Phyresis Works". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b Grace Fong (January 31, 2023). "Planeswalker's Guide to Phyrexia: All Will Be One". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Flavor text on Lazotep Convert
- ↑ a b c My 62 Secret Magic Playtest Cards! (Video). Good Morning Magic. YouTube (February 20, 2023).