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+ | The '''Phyrexian Invasion of [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]]''' began after millennia of planning by the dark god [[Yawgmoth]], as the culmination of the [[The Weatherlight Saga|''Weatherlight'' Saga]]. |
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| − | The great invasion had began with the intersection of the planes of occupied [[Rath]] and [[Dominaria]]. Although several billion Dominarians had died, and Yawgmoth seemed to have an easy victory at hand, it was only through [[the Legacy]] and great personal sacrifice by its [[Legacy crew|crew]] that Yawgmoth's march through Dominaria was halted. Upon his apparent death, his devoted minions lost all hope and perished as well. |
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| + | The [[Invasion (novel)|first stage]] of the invasion began with advance strikes by Phyrexian forces led by [[Tsabo Tavoc]], aimed to secure crucial locations and to destroy key sources of resistance.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/invasion-style-guide-phyrexian-portal-ships-2005-08-11|''Invasion'' Style Guide: Phyrexian Portal Ships|[[Magic Arcana]]|August 11, 2005}}</ref> This stage met with mixed success for Phyrexia, destroying [[Benalia]], [[Tolaria]] and [[New Argive]], gaining [[Urborg]], but losing the battles for [[Caves of Koilos|Koilos]], [[Yavimaya]], and the oceans. |
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| + | The [[Planeshift (novel)|second stage]] began with the intersection of the planes of [[Rath]] and [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]]. Rath [[Rathi Overlay|overlaid]] on top of Dominaria, bringing the massed legions of Phyrexians that occupied Rath into existence across the world. This instantly retook Koilos and sparked major battles across the globe. The main battle of the invasion began at this point as the various armies of the [[Coalition]] tried to liberate Urborg by destroying the [[Stronghold (location)|Stronghold]].<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/invasion-style-guide-gerrards-troops-2005-08-09|''Invasion'' Style Guide: Gerrard's Troops|[[Magic Arcana]]|August 9, 2005}}</ref> This took many days of fighting, but eventually the various parts of the Coalition were able to fight towards the Stronghold and besiege it. During this stage, the [[Nine Titans]] also launched a counterattack against Phyrexia itself. |
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| + | The [[Apocalypse (novel)|final stage]] of the invasion saw Yawgmoth arrive to take Dominaria personally. He appeared as a black cloud of death and reanimated every dead thing on the plane (including the soil) to serve as his army. Yawgmoth seemed to have an easy victory at hand, but he was stopped when [[the Legacy]] was completed through the sacrifice of [[Urza]], [[Gerrard Capashen]], and [[Karn]]. The Legacy released a massive burst of white mana that sought out Yawgmoth's essence and seemingly destroyed it. Upon his apparent death, his devoted minions lost all hope of victory and did not resist their enemies' attacks. |
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| + | ==In-game references== |
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| + | ===Referenced=== |
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| + | *<c>Callous Giant</c> |
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| + | *<c>Destructive Flow</c> |
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| + | *<c>Extruder</c> |
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| + | *<c>Invasion Plans</c> |
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| + | *<c>Llanowar Tribe</c> |
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| + | *<c>Metathran Soldier</c> |
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| + | *<c>Minotaur Explorer</c> |
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| + | *<c>Planar Portal</c> |
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| + | *<c>Rat Colony</c> |
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| + | *<c>Skittering Monstrosity</c> |
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| + | ==References== |
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| + | {{Reflist}} |
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| + | [[Category:Events]] |
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| + | [[Category:Dominaria]] |
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Revision as of 04:37, 13 July 2019
The Phyrexian Invasion of Dominaria began after millennia of planning by the dark god Yawgmoth, as the culmination of the Weatherlight Saga.
Narrative
The first stage of the invasion began with advance strikes by Phyrexian forces led by Tsabo Tavoc, aimed to secure crucial locations and to destroy key sources of resistance.[1] This stage met with mixed success for Phyrexia, destroying Benalia, Tolaria and New Argive, gaining Urborg, but losing the battles for Koilos, Yavimaya, and the oceans.
The second stage began with the intersection of the planes of Rath and Dominaria. Rath overlaid on top of Dominaria, bringing the massed legions of Phyrexians that occupied Rath into existence across the world. This instantly retook Koilos and sparked major battles across the globe. The main battle of the invasion began at this point as the various armies of the Coalition tried to liberate Urborg by destroying the Stronghold.[2] This took many days of fighting, but eventually the various parts of the Coalition were able to fight towards the Stronghold and besiege it. During this stage, the Nine Titans also launched a counterattack against Phyrexia itself.
The final stage of the invasion saw Yawgmoth arrive to take Dominaria personally. He appeared as a black cloud of death and reanimated every dead thing on the plane (including the soil) to serve as his army. Yawgmoth seemed to have an easy victory at hand, but he was stopped when the Legacy was completed through the sacrifice of Urza, Gerrard Capashen, and Karn. The Legacy released a massive burst of white mana that sought out Yawgmoth's essence and seemingly destroyed it. Upon his apparent death, his devoted minions lost all hope of victory and did not resist their enemies' attacks.
In-game references
Referenced
- Callous Giant
- Destructive Flow
- Extruder
- Invasion Plans
- Llanowar Tribe
- Metathran Soldier
- Minotaur Explorer
- Planar Portal
- Rat Colony
- Skittering Monstrosity
References
- ↑ Magic Arcana (August 11, 2005). "Invasion Style Guide: Phyrexian Portal Ships". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Magic Arcana (August 9, 2005). "Invasion Style Guide: Gerrard's Troops". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.