Qal Sisma
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| Qal Sisma | |
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| Information | |
| Plane | Tarkir |
| Type | Mountain |
| Status | Threatened by dragonstorms |
| Scryfall Statistics | |
The snowy, craggy Qal Sisma mountain range and its foothills are the territory of the semi-nomadic Temur Frontier, and formerly of the Atarka brood, on Tarkir.[1][2]
Description
Temur land borders directly with the Mardu and Jeskai.[2] The climate is subarctic, with freezing temperatures and much of the landscape covered in snow for most of the year. Summers are short and verdant.
Known locations
- The Dragon's Throat
— A high, winding valley where the natural acoustics have created a continuous wail.[2] This is a sacred location visited only by whisperers.[3] - The Eternal Ice or Eternal Peak — A holy sacred mountain peak with a mountain snowfield that is solid and stable.[2] It is a place traversed only by whisperers and contains a special site for important whisperer ceremonies.[4]
- Glintglaze Lake — An alpine lake that freezes over in winter but remains an abundant source of fish all year.[2] The ice is dense enough in winter that Temur will camp on its surface. When the ice is less dense, it is avoided by both Temur and dragons because of its predatory serpents.[5]
- Karakyk Glacial Settlement
— Located within a glacial valley, the village is one of the two mostly permanent locations of the Temur that is primarily occupied through the winter months.[2] Carved ice caverns provide comfort and insulation, with openings made from treated leather and dragon bone. - Mistrise Village — A semi-permanent settlement built around geothermal steam vents that are used to heat homes as the seasons change.[2] The vents are most active in the spring and fall, causing an influx of Temur families to come to the village during those months.[6]
- Summer Landing — An alpine forest clearing located in the foothills, formerly known as Ayagor (or "dragon bowl").[2] The site has been reclaimed by the Temur and is used for the annual observation of Zenith Day, where they celebrate their continued survival as a clan and commemorate those lost to Atarka's cruelty.
- Qadat, the Fire Rim — Located between Tiansun and Temur lands, formally belonging to the Jeskai and later conquered by Atarka.[2] Currently, there is a tentative accord, allowing either clan to hunt and gather in the region, but no settlements may be built there. The region is known for its volcanic activity.
- Rainveil Forest — A verdant forest that covers much of the lower mountains, this region is frequented by the Temur during the summer when the flora and fauna are most abundant.[2] The journey from the mountains to Rainveil Forest takes no more than a week.[7]
- The Valley of the Spirit Dragon
— where Ugin hibernated in a hedron crucible for 1280 years. In 4559 AR, Sarkhan Vol was sent back in time from this location, and Sorin's Restoration awoke the dragon from his hibernation, breaking the crucible apart. Later, the Stormnexus Ritual was performed here.[8]
Historical
- Karakyk Valley - a glacier-carved valley that functioned as the Temur's permanent winter residence for the coldest two months of the year.
- Ayagor, the Dragon's Bowl - the spot where Atarka first settled became a central gathering place.
- The Melting Wilds - the arrival of Atarka and the storms that birthed her brood were accompanied by widespread melting of the icy reaches in the Qal Sisma Mountains. Many of the mountaintop glaciers disappeared, and sudden floods caused by rapid ice melt were frequent.[1]
- The Staircase of Bones - a rounded hilltop that functioned as the meeting place for the various family hunting groups.
- Qadat, the Fire Rim - home of the Efreeti, before it was conquered by Atarka.
- Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
/ Crucible of the Spirit Dragon - a point deep within the ravine where Ugin's bones rested in the original timeline. There, reality was always shifting and twisting.[9] After Sarkhan went through the Nexus of Fate and saved Ugin's life by encasing him in hedrons, the place was known as the Crucible of the Spirit Dragon for 1280 years. In 4559 Sorin's Restoration broke the crucible and restored Ugin to life.
In-game references
- Represented in:
- Associated cards:
- Depicted in:
- Atarka Monument
- Forest (Khans of Tarkir, #267)
- Glacial Stalker
- Mountain (Dragons of Tarkir, #261)
- Rugged Highlands (Khans of Tarkir, #240)
- Stomping Ground (Secret Lair)
- Temur Banner
- Temur Monument
- Wind-Scarred Crag (Khans of Tarkir, #247)
- Wooded Foothills (Khans of Tarkir, #249)
- Referred to:
References
- ↑ a b Magic Creative Team (September 10, 2014). "Planeswalker's Guide to Khans of Tarkir, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j Lauren Bond & DK Billins (February 24, 2025). "Planeswalker's Guide to Tarkir: Dragonstorm, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Flovor text for Karakyk Guardian (Draconic)
- ↑ Kate Elliott (June 13, 2018). "Chronicle of Bolas: The Twins". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Flavor text of Iceridge Serpent
- ↑ Flavor text of Mistrise Village (Tarkir: Dragonstorm, #397)
- ↑ K. Arsenault Rivera (March 13, 2025). "Tarkir: Dragonstorm - Temur: Together Survives the Pack". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Lauren Bond & DK Billins (February 21, 2025). "Planeswalker's Guide to Tarkir: Dragonstorm, Part 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Jennifer Clarke-Wilkes (December 10, 2014). "Journey to the Nexus". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2017-11-22.
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