Matoc

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Matoc
Information
Colors Red mana
Species Human
Jobs Barbarian, Wizard
Birth, Life & Death
Birthplace Auror, Pardia, Otaria, Dominaria
Lifetime Rift Era
Born c. 4225 AR
Family
Relatives Kamahl and Jeska (grandchildren)
Baru (descendant)[1]

Matoc was a human barbarian and lavamancer from the village of Auror in the Pardic Mountains of Otaria on Dominaria, and Kamahl and Jeska's grandfather. He was also a friend of Balthor Rockfist.[2]

History

As Matoc was fighting war hounds in the vast wastelands left by the Phyrexians after the Phyrexian Invasion of Dominaria, he was encountered by the dwarf, Balthor Rockfist. The two of them dispatched the constructs quickly and began their long trek home to Otaria. On the ship ride home, they grew to become friends, and Balthor explained how badly he felt out of place among the rock druids of his clan. He and the barbarian reached a kinship at that moment, as they talked of the heat of battle. After an assault by pirates, it became clear to Matoc what should be done. The barbarian invited Balthor to join his clan. When they returned to Auror Village, Balthor underwent the challenge to join the tribe and passed with no trouble.

As thanks for giving him a home, Balthor forged Matoc a blade from Urza's Staff. This sword would be passed down through his family, passing eventually to Matoc's grandson Kamahl.

Story appearances

Title Author Publishing date Setting (plane) Featuring
The Secrets of Magic - Journey Home Will McDermott & J. Robert King, ed. May 2002 Dominaria Balthor Rockfist, Matoc, Galdan, Balthor Stoneface (mentioned)

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References

  1. Mark Rosewater (August 24, 2020). "Back to the Future Sight, Part 3". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. Will McDermott, Jess Lebow, ed. (2002.) "Journey Home", The Secrets of Magic, Wizards of the Coast. ISBN-13 0-7869-2710-0.
  3. (2002). Torment Player's Guide. Wizards of the Coast.