Cymede
| Cymede | |
|---|---|
| Queen Cymede | |
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| Information | |
| Colors |
  (With Anax) |
| Species | Phyrexian Human |
| Job | Soldier |
| Birth, Life & Death | |
| Birthplace | Theros |
| Death |
Ascended 4559 AR Compleated 4562 AR |
| Family | |
| Spouse | Anax |
| Relatives | Taranika (niece) |
Cymede (/saɪmidi/, sy-MEE-dee[1]) was the queen of Akros on Theros, a devoted follower of Keranos and wife of Anax.[2]
History
Cymede was a skilled warrior but a more powerful seer. Having been struck by lightning and given a glimpse of the future, Cymede was seen by some as partly responsible for her husband's effectiveness as king.
Cymede became aware of the power of godly creatures such as nymphs. She saw abstract glimpses of their power and could feel the gods' ability to bestow gifts upon the faithful. Because of this, the cult of Keranos gained a foothold in the Kolophon. Cymede even had a special temple built on a distant mountaintop where the storms were particularly severe. During the storm season, she visited there, meditating on a silver platform.
Although Cymede could hear “god-speak,” she had never proclaimed herself an oracle or allowed any god to claim her. The only god that Cymede had ever considered serving was Keranos. Since Cymede was a powerful mage who could easily manipulate the elements, Keranos longed for her to be at his side.
During the siege of Akros by the forces of Xenagos, Cymede and Daxos worked together to raise the Deyda River in their attempt to flood the minotaur encampment. As Daxos began to lose concentration, Cymede offered herself to Keranos in exchange for his assistance. Keranos came forth and transformed the river into a raging elemental that consumed the minotaurs in their encampment. Afterward, Cymede was claimed by Keranos as she transformed into a pillar of fire and crimson light and ascended into Nyx, shortly before Xenagos's Great Revel.[3]
During the New Phyrexian Invasion, Cymede was compleated.[4]
Background
The characters of Anax and Cymede were inspired by Leonidas and Gorgo, the king and queen of ancient Sparta.[5]
Story appearances
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Anax and Cymede.
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References
- ↑ Official Proper Pronunciation Guide for Magic: The Gathering Card Names – Episode 2 (Video). The ManaSource. YouTube (March 14, 2016).
- ↑ The Magic Creative Team (August 28, 2013). "Planeswalker's Guide to Theros, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Jenna Helland (May 2014). "Journey into Nyx: Godsend, Part II." Wizards of the Coast. ISBN: 978-0-7869-6567-0.
- ↑ Flavor text for Phyrexian Pegasus
- ↑ Ethan Fleischer (January 3, 2020). "Through the Stygian Waters". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Emrakul & Chatterfang!? Koma & Toski!? 62 Unknown Magic Cards! (Video). Good Morning Magic. YouTube (May 10, 2023).
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