Phenax

Template:Character Phenax is the God of Deception on Theros. He is associated with blue and black mana.

Description

Phenax is the god of cheats and liars. He governs gambling, deception, betrayal, isolation, planning, and secrets. He is worshipped by criminals and others who wish to subvert the rules. Phenax is also associated with the Returned, Theros's undead, who follow his path back from the underworld.

Storyline

In the Theros Block saga, the abominatory planeswalker Ashiok strikes a deal with Phenax. In exchange for laying waste to the polis of Iretis to make a new polis for the Returned, Phenax makes Ashiok invisible to the gods, allowing it to operate under their radar. Phenax was amused by Ashiok's plans.

It is strongly implied that he was the deity represented in "The Consequences of Attraction", cursing Xandria to become a siren for falling in love with Ninis, whom he had set eyes upon himself.

In-game references

Represented in:

• Phenax, God of Deception

Depicted in:

• Extinguish All Hope

Associated cards:

• Temple of Deceit

Referenced or quoted in:

• Black Oak of Odunos
• Cast into Darkness
• Disciple of Phenax
• Hubris
• Spiteful Blow

Inspiration

The character of Phenax is inspired by Hermes, greek god of thieves, travelers, and border crossings, guide to the Underworld; and Dolos, son of Erebus, spirit of trickery and guile.

External links

• The Magic Creative Team (January 29, 2014). "The Gods of Born of the Gods". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
• Mike McArtor (March 24, 2014). "Born's Gods". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.