The Underworld
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. Deathless soldiers called phylaskia guard its borders.[2]
Thousanda of years ago, the gods waged war against the titans, their predecessors. Victorious, the gods sealed the titans in the Underworld. If they would ever be freed, they would inflict unspeakable horrors on Theros.
Locations
- Phylias: a tedious place for ordinary or indifferent souls whose lives were uninspired.[3]
- Ilysia, a protected realm as tranquil and vibrant as the rest of the Underworld is bleak.[6] Those who die as heroes are permitted to dwell here.
- The realm of Tizerus, outside the palace of Erebos.[7]
In-game references
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References
- ↑ The Magic Creative Team (August 21, 2013). "Planeswalker's Guide to Theros". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Flavor text for Underworld Sentinel
- ↑ Flavor text for Dreadful Apathy
- ↑ Flavor text for Memory Drain
- ↑ Flavor text for Mire's Grasp
- ↑ Flavor text for Ilysian Carayatid
- ↑ Flavor text for Fruit of Tizerus
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