Polukranos
| Polukranos | |
|---|---|
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| Information | |
| Colors |
 (Alive) (Returned) (Phyrexian) |
| Species |
Phyrexian Hydra Formerly Zombie |
| Birth, Life & Death | |
| Birthplace | Theros |
| Lifetime | Mending Era |
Polukranos (/poʊlukrɑːnoʊs/, Poh-LOO-krahn-ohs[1]) also known as World Eater, is a gigantic legendary Hydra from Theros. As the mortal manifestation of the eternal ideal of a hydra, it emerges when the magic that holds the pillars of the world is shaken.[2] It is a herald of terrible times when the fate of the poleis and civilization are in the balance.
History
First resting in a celestial lair, the monster fell to Theros because of the battle between Purphoros and Heliod. It was sealed under the Nessian Forest by Heliod and Nylea, where it dwelled, growing and devouring all who wandered into its territory. When the planeswalker Elspeth Tirel came back to Theros, Heliod made her his champion, and sent her to defeat the Hydra, which had awakened and was ravaging the lands. As the Silence of the Gods descended on the land, Elspeth and Daxos faced off against the hydra. Now the Sun's champion, Elspeth defeated it using Godsend, a swordspear crafted by Heliod out of the same weapon which had originally dislodged Polukranos from his former lair.[3]
After its death, Polukranos was locked away in The Underworld. During the war of the gods, the undead monster managed to break free.
During the New Phyrexian Invasion, Polukranos escaped the Underworld for the third time and continued to devour everything in his wake with reckless enthusiasm. He would ultimately be compleated by the Alabaster Host.[4][5]
Story appearances
| Title | Author | Publishing date | Set | Setting (plane) | Featuring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajani, Mentor of Heroes | Kelly Digges | 2014-04-09 | Journey into Nyx | Theros | Ajani Goldmane, Seza, Aletha, Koila, Brimaz, Elspeth, Lanathos, Polukranos, Agnomakhos |
| Theros: Godsend, Part I | Jenna Helland | April 2014 | Theros | Theros | Lidia, Daxos, Purphoros, Heliod, Pharika (mentioned), Ephara (mentioned), Karametra, Athreos, Erebos, Elspeth, Phenax, Polukranos, Kruphix, Nylea, Xenagos, Deiphon, Callaphe (mentioned), Mogis (mentioned), Arixmethes (mentioned), Kydele, Xiro, Iroas (mentioned), Arvid Takis, Anax (mentioned), Ajani Goldmane (mentioned), Keranos, Thassa, Aran (mentioned), Elesh Norn (mentioned), Sarpedon, Petros, Galaia, Venser (mentioned), Koth (mentioned), Medomai, Stelanos, Althea, Cymede (mentioned), Nikka Takis, Ginus, Beta, Nykthos, Thrasios (mentioned) |
Gallery
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Polukranos, in Life
In-game references
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References
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (September 26, 2013). "Theran Pronunciation Quiz". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2021-04-30.
- ↑ Wizards RPG Team (2020), D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros, Wizards of the Coast
- ↑ Jenna Helland (April 2014). "Theros: Godsend, Part I." Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 978-0-7869-6556-4.
- ↑ Polukranos, Engine of Ruin
- ↑ March of the Machine: Debut Aftershow (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (March 31, 2023).
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