Mangara's Harmony
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| Era | War with Phyrexia | ||||
| Date | c.4075-4195 AR | ||||
| Length | 120 years | ||||
| Location | Jamuraa, Dominaria | ||||
| Sets | Backstory for Mirage | ||||
| Affiliations | Femeref, Suq'Ata and Zhalfir | ||||
| Characters | Mangara | ||||
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Mangara's Harmony was a golden age in northwestern Jamuraa.[1][2]
Description
The period known as Mangara’s Harmony marked a rare and fleeting golden age in the history of Jamuraa, a vast and culturally rich continent of Dominaria. This era, spanning over a century, was defined by a fragile but unprecedented peace among the three dominant nations: the militaristic Zhalfirins, the theocratic state of Femeref, and the mercantile Suq'Ata empire. Orchestrated by the wizard Mangara of Corondor, this era saw the resolution of territorial disputes, flourishing trade, and intellectual and cultural exchange between peoples who had long been at odds. However, as history would later show, this harmony was not destined to last.
Mangara, a gifted diplomat and mage, arrived in Jamuraa following a meeting with two other powerful spellcasters — Jolrael, mistress of beasts, and Kaervek, a sorcerer of dark ambitions — on the site of the vanished Teferi’s Isle. While the three had initially agreed to observe the region for signs of instability, Mangara took a proactive approach, seeing an opportunity to shape Jamuraa’s future. Through careful negotiation and calculated displays of power, Mangara brokered peace between the rival nations. He settled the long-standing border dispute between Zhalfir and Femeref by establishing a neutral buffer zone, populated by the Quirion Elves, who owed him their allegiance. The Suq'Ata, driven by commerce above all, were brought into the fold through trade agreements that strengthened their economic ties with their neighbors.
This period saw unprecedented cooperation, as cultural and philosophical exchanges flourished. The once-divided nations found common ground, embracing a new era of shared prosperity. Even the dwarves and elves, historically reluctant to interact with human civilizations, became integrated into Jamuraa’s cities. The period became known as Mangara’s Harmony, a name synonymous with peace and stability. Yet, not all viewed Mangara’s influence as benevolent. Kaervek, a warlock with ambitions of his own, grew resentful of the peace, believing that Mangara sought to consolidate power over Jamuraa for his ends. Manipulating Jolrael’s distrust of human rulers, he convinced her that Mangara’s rule was but a prelude to domination. Slowly, Kaervek worked from the shadows, sowing discord between the nations and using his dark magic to fan the embers of old grievances.
As tensions mounted, Kaervek instigated skirmishes between Zhalfir and its neighbors, orchestrating border disputes and civil unrest. When fighting broke out, he seized his opportunity, offering Mangara a meeting under the pretense of aiding him in quelling the chaos. In a brutal act of betrayal, Kaervek and Jolrael ambushed Mangara, sealing him within an Amber Prison. His sudden disappearance sent shockwaves through the region, and with his guiding hand removed, the fragile peace unraveled. Rumors spread — some believed Mangara had fled, others that he had perished in the escalating conflict. Civil war loomed, and Kaervek, now emboldened, unleashed a reign of terror upon Jamuraa. His forces — comprised of dark spirits, necromantic horrors, and bestial warriors — swept across the land, plunging the once-thriving nations into the Mirage War.
Despite its tragic end, the era of Mangara’s Harmony was not forgotten. The alliances forged during this time would later serve as the foundation for Jamuraa’s resistance against Kaervek’s dominion. The nations, though battered and bloodied, did not collapse into complete ruin. As the war raged, a new hope emerged — Teferi’s Isle, long thought lost to time, had returned. The ancient mage Teferi himself reawakened, poised to play a decisive role in the conflict to come.
The battle for Jamuraa was far from over. Yet, for nearly a century, the impossible had been achieved: a divided land had stood united, proving that even in a world rife with conflict, peace was not beyond reach. Mangara’s Harmony remains a symbol of what was — and what could be again.
References
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast. "The Story of Jamuraa". magicthegathering.com. Archived from the original on September 11, 2019. Retrieved on January 26, 2000.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (October 1996). "A Who's-Who Guide to Mirage." The Duelist #13, p.58-61.