The Underworld

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The Underworld of Theros is a subterranean realm beneath the "Rivers that Ring the World", where the dead end up and dwell. It is the equivalent of ancient Greek Hades.

Description

The Underworld is governed by the god Erebos, cast into the place by a frightened and paranoid Heliod after his birth.[1] Although the Underworld is dark, it is ironically not connected to Nyx, as it lacks the night as much as it lacks the Sun.

Locations

  • Phylias: a tedious place for ordinary or indifferent souls whose lives were uninspired.[2]
    • The glassy oceans of Nekono.[3]
    • The Mire of Punishment: where those caught attempting to escape the Underworld spend the rest of their existence.[4]
  • Ilysia, a protected realm as tranquil and vibrant as the rest of the Underworld is bleak.[5] Those who die as heroes are permitted to dwell here.
  • The realm of Tizerus, outside the palace of Erebos.[6]

In-game references

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References

  1. The Magic Creative Team (August 21, 2013). "Planeswalker's Guide to Theros". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. Flavor text for Dreadful Apathy
  3. Flavor text for Memory Drain
  4. Flavor text for Mire's Grasp
  5. Flavor text for Ilysian Carayatid
  6. Flavor text for Fruit of Tizerus