MS: Puppets
Lore forum
Posted on Jan. 25, 2017, 11:51 a.m. by AgentGreen
(If URL fails: http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/puppets-2017-01-25)
In today's penultimate episode of Aether Revolt, Lili finally gets her shot at Tezzeret; and learns just how complicated things really are. Oh, and what about Chandra and Gideon; last I heard she was about to nuke the bridge, how did that turn out?
ABadMagicPlayer100 says... #3
Phaetion it would be interesting if all of the "gods" on Amonkhet were demons actually...
January 25, 2017 2:26 p.m.
DemonDragonJ says... #5
I see that everyone's prediction that Razaketh is from Amonkhet was proven to be true, but the those names would have had a far more dramatic impact if WotC had not already announced that the next block shall be on Amonkhet.
The story of Magic Origins implied that Kothophed was the most powerful of Liliana's demonic creditors, but, given that she killed him first, that obviously could not be the case, and this story confirmed that Razaketh is more powerful than either Kothophed or Griselbrand (separately, not likely combined), which means that Liliana is going after her demons from weakest to strongest, implying that Belzenlok is the most powerful.
I am very displeased that the planar portal was destroyed before it could actually be used, but WotC will obviously not abandon that plotline, and have Tezzeret build another portal on another plane at some point in the future.
I really hope that only some members of the Gatewatch go to Amonkhet, rather than all of them, because I am already growing tired of the same cast being involved in every story constantly.
January 25, 2017 5:01 p.m.
Homura_Akemi says... #6
Honestly, Jace should never have joined due to his committment to being the Guildpact, which was a 24/7 thing when he actually fufilled his duties. Chandra will likely stay on Kaladesh to help clean up, and maybe Nissa and/or Gideom will stay with her too. I hope we get a wicked cool Liliana card, the art by Steve Argyle with her in some sleek, fancy desert/Egyptian royalty outfit. I honestly am hoping that Liliana's and Gideon's relationship starts to bloom, as there seems to be a lot of tension and the fact that Liliana always points out Gideon's attractiveness and in one of the recent stories said that it would be a shame if he didn't use it, so maybe she wants in on some of that action.
But this development is interesting, if Gideon touches anyone, then his indestructibility spreads to them, so he can pretty much make the Gatewatch indestructible.
It will probably be Liliana, because of her demon, and Gideon because he hasn't gotten a new card since BFZ, and Nissa and Chandra have gotten three each. Maybe Jace will tag along, but I would be annoyed if he did. I just want more Nissa, Liliana, Tamiyo, and Narset. I hope we get some really cool new Amonkhet planeswalkers!
January 25, 2017 6:14 p.m.
Dredge4life says... #7
If the Gatewatch defeats/kills Bolas, I'm never reading the lore again. I don't care how over reactive that sounds.
January 25, 2017 8:26 p.m.
Homura_Akemi: That's another thing: I let slip a snicker whenever Liliana refers to Gideon as "some phrase involving beef or meat."
Also, I know they aren't anymore, but wouldn't Jace be better of with Liliana than Gideon? I mean, they have a past together, and Lily still cares about everyone's favorite emo mind mage.
January 25, 2017 9:15 p.m.
Homura_Akemi says... #9
Phaetion XD I don't know "everyone's favorite emo mind mage"
January 25, 2017 9:46 p.m.
Homura_Akemi says... #11
Oh I'm sorry Phaetion I meant those phrases to be parts of different sentences, but they weren't. I don't know to Jace being better than Gideon and then XD to your remark on Jace being "everyone's favorite emo mind mage"
Phaetion says... #2
Calling it now: Razaketh is one of the Amonkhet gods.
January 25, 2017 12:56 p.m.