MTG Lore

The Multiverse and Planeswalkers

Magic: The Gathering is set in a vast multiverse where powerful beings known as Planeswalkers traverse worlds using their mastery of magic. Each plane has its own civilizations, creatures, and magic systems, making the multiverse an ever-evolving battlefield of power struggles.

Throughout history, conflicts have arisen between gods, elemental forces, and dark entities, shaping the fate of entire realms.

Notable Planes in the Multiverse

The story of Magic unfolds across numerous planes, each bringing its own lore and mechanics into the game.

Dominaria - The birthplace of legendary battles and ancient forces.
Ravnica - A sprawling city-world ruled by ten powerful guilds.
Innistrad - A Gothic horror realm plagued by vampires, werewolves, and dark magic.
Zendikar - A wild, untamed world filled with adventure and eldritch beings.
Theros - A plane influenced by Greek mythology, where gods wield divine power.

Legendary Planeswalkers

These heroes and villains shape the lore of Magic:

Name	Specialty	Major Events
Jace Beleren	Mind Magic & Telepathy	Unraveled the secrets of Zendikar & battled Nicol Bolas
Liliana Vess	Necromancy	Struggled with a demon pact & sought eternal life
Nicol Bolas	Elder Dragon & Mastermind	Attempted to conquer Ravnica & reshape the multiverse
Teferi	Temporal Magic	Restored Dominaria after centuries of turmoil
Chandra Nalaar	Pyromancy	Fought against the oppression of the Consulate

Epic Conflicts & Story Arcs

Magic's lore is defined by major story arcs:

The War of the Spark - A climactic battle against Nicol Bolas on Ravnica.
The Eldrazi Invasion - Ancient eldritch horrors unleashed upon Zendikar.
The Phyrexian Rebirth - The resurgence of the biomechanical Phyrexians.
The Brothers' War - A devastating war between Urza and Mishra that shaped Dominaria.

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