Mycosynth
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| Origin | Mirrodin's Core, Mirrodin |
| Status | Thriving |
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Mycosynth was a strange metallic, fungal organism created due to the corruption of Mirrodin with Phyrexian oil.
History
Mycosynth was released in spores throughout the plane, changing metal into flesh and vice versa, which consequently caused metallic growths in the skin of organic beings while simultaneously converting artifact creatures into living organisms.[1] The vedalken theorized that mycosynth spores caused metal to begin growing in the womb.[2] Large towers of the substance built up in Mirrodin's Core in elaborate lattices while golems composed of the substance also came into being (whether spontaneously or by Memnarch's will is unknown).
The Mycosynth was initially controlled by Memnarch, although he strongly disliked it. After having allowed it to form a Mycosynth Lattice throughout the core for a long time, he decided to tear the lattice down and use the captive Slobad's tinkering abilities to replace it with his own memnite pillars to obtain Glissa's spark.[3]
Upon Memnarch's death in c. 4405 AR, the remaining mycosynth spread out of control, infecting Mirran organisms and turning them into Phyrexians. When New Phyrexia took over, the former core of Mirrodin became the Mycosynth Gardens, where the fungi are allowed to grow without restriction.[4][5] Though the Mycosynth spawned New Phyrexia, it ironically prevents Phyrexians from becoming entirely metallic due to constantly turning metal into flesh.[1]
It is described as having an oily, fungal scent.[6]
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References
- ↑ a b Reinhardt Suarez (October 25, 2022). "The Brothers' War - Chapter 3: Nemesis". Magicthegathering.com.
- ↑ (2003). Mirrodin Player's Guide. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Cory J. Herndon (2004) - The Fifth Dawn, Wizards of the Coast. ISBN-13 0-7869-3205-8.
- ↑ Jay Annelli. (2022) Magic: The Gathering - The Visual Guide, DK
- ↑ Seanan McGuire (January 13, 2023). "Assault on New Phyrexia - Episode 2: Unstable Foundations". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Seanan McGuire (January 16, 2023). "Assault on New Phyrexia - Episode 4: Imposible Odds". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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