Maraxus
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| Details | |
| Race | Human |
| Birthplace | Keld, Dominaria |
| Lifetime | ~4175-4204 AR |
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| Sources | |
| Rath and Storm, The Art of Magic: The Gathering - The Rath Cycle | |
Maraxus was a human warrior from Keld, Dominaria.
Description
Maraxus wore a torturer's mask and carried a massive curved blade.[1] He drew his strength from the presence of others.[2]
History
Maraxus of Keld was the result of the Keldon ideals to create a perfect warlord, capable of controlling the rage of others. Maraxus exemplified the Keldon ideals, and indeed defined this archetype. He was a giant among his people, no small feat, and could control a warhost larger than any before or since. He was Keldon perfection made flesh. That perfection made him more than just powerful though, it made him uncontrollable. He left the Witch Kings of Keld for their inability to handle him while he was still a young man.
He came to command the Sawtooth Ogres, reputedly the most bloodthirsty of their kind, and led them in terrorizing entire regions. He worked as a mercenary for Volrath, pursuing Starke il-Vec to Alaric's estate.[2] In his rage at being evaded, he killed Alaric while his ogres looted and burned down the estate, and captured Starke. When Gerrard Capashen arrived with the Weatherlight crew to rescue Starke, Starke revealed the source of Maraxus's power to him. Engaging in single combat with Maraxus, Gerrard gained the upper hand. Starke stabbed Maraxus in the back before he could reveal Starke's duplicity, and with the Keldon's death, ensured his place aboard the Weatherlight.
Gallery
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Maraxus in Battlegrounds.
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References
- ↑ Michael G. Ryan (August 1997). "Torrent". The Duelist #18, p.72-74
- ↑ a b Michael G. Ryan (August 1997). "Weatherlight Takes Center Stage". The Duelist #18, p.70-74
- ↑ Magic Arcana (June 17, 2002). "Fall of Maraxus". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (August 21, 2017). "Get It? Unhinged Edition, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.