Iroas

Iroas
Details
Race	God
Birthplace	Theros

Iroas is the God of Victory on Theros. He is associated with white and red mana.

Description

Iroas is the god of honor and victory in war. He is thought to take the form of a centaur, though his lower half is that of a bull. He governs both personal valor and bravery in battle, and thus he also governs warfare. He is twin to Mogis, god of slaughter, who commands the dark and brutal side of war, and the two spar constantly. Iroas is worshipped mostly in Akros, and is apparently its patron. He established the Iroan Games in that city's arena.

Story appearances

Title	Author	Publishing date	Set	Setting (plane)	Featuring
The Walls of Akros	Kelly Digges	2014-02-26	Born of the Gods	Theros	Akroan Phalanx, Minotaurs, Iroas, Mogis

In-game references

Represented in:

• Iroas, God of Victory

Associated cards:

• Armory of Iroas
• Favored of Iroas
• Hero of Iroas
• Iroas's Blessing
• Iroas's Champion
• Kalemne, Disciple of Iroas
• Priest of Iroas
• Temple of Triumph
• The First Iroan Games

Depicted in:

• Acolyte's Reward
• Dictate of the Twin Gods
• Indomitable Will (Theros Beyond Death)

Quoted or referred to:

• Arena Athlete
• Spiteful Blow

Inspiration

The character of Iroas is inspired by Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and War, and Nike, Goddess of Victory. His name was likely taken from the Modern Greek word ήρωας (íroas), meaning hero.

External links

• The Magic Creative Team (April 02, 2014). "Planeswalker's Guide to Journey into Nyx". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
• Trick Jarrett (May 02, 2014). "Dictate of the Twin Gods". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.