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. The pattern connects arcane landmarks of all ten guilds and extends in more than two dimensions. It is a code that was carved into the foundation of the entire city when it was built. At the end of the maze in the Forum of Azor lies great power. On instruction of Niv-Mizzet and using Jace Beleren's notes, it was discovered by Ral Zarek.
Creation
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. In order for it to be solved, all the guilds of Ravnica must transverse it at the same time.
The race in the maze
Niv-Mizzet announced that each guild would have to send one champion as its delegate in the running of the maze. At an appointed time, the champions would meet at the Transguild Promenade, and embark on a race through the twists and turns of the maze. The Maze-runner who triumphed, would gain the power behind it for his or her guild. Others would fall to its dangers.
In-game references
- Maze Abomination
- Maze Behemoth
- Maze Glider
- Maze Rusher
- Maze Seninel
- Maze's End
- Opal Lake Gatekeepers
- Rakdos Guild Gate (Dragon's Maze)
- Runner's Bane
- Tajic, Blade of the Legion
- 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