History Recap / MagicTheGathering

Several planeswalkers come together under Urza's command, a group called the Nine Titans, and do a commando deployment inside Phyrexia, blowing up part of it. However, the Phyrexians capture both him and Gerrard, and force them into a DuelTotheDeath. Gerrard kills Urza, cutting his head off. Yawgmoth, the literal Phyrexian god, offers to resurrect Hanna if Gerrard joins them. Gerrard says no. He escapes and brings Urza's head to the ''Weatherlight'', and it's suddenly revealed that Gerrard, Karn, Urza's head, the ship itself, and various things they had collected over the course of the whole plot arc combine to form a thing called the Legacy Weapon, a WaveMotionGun which blasts Yawgmoth from existence. Gerrard dies in the process.

The Urza Block is a WholeEpisodeFlashback, detailing exactly what Urza has been up to since the end of the Brothers' War. And the answer is, Worrying about the inevitable Phyrexian invasion. To stop them, Urza tries a lot of TimeTravel, even going so far as to build Karn, the silver golem, because silver is the only thing that can survive time travel in this franchise. He also establishes a WizardingSchool at Tolaria, and trains Barrin, Ertai and Teferi. Tolaria is partially devastated by a ''massive'' TimeCrash, and Dominaria is assailed by Phyrexian sleeper agents. Urza also traps some invading Phyrexians in slow-time bubbles in various places on Tolaria, further wrecking the island. The Phyrexians invade an artificial plane known as Serra's Realm (created by Serra, natch) and kill most of the inhabitants. Urza collapses this plane into a battery for a ship he's asked the forest spirits of Dominaria, led by Multani the Maro-Sorcerer, to build; that ship will be named the ''Weatherlight''. Urza also begins a series of genetic breeding experiments on various tribes on the continent, which eventually culminate in Gerrard.

Freyalise, a Dominarian planeswalker, is able to use magic to lift the ice age; the plot of the first set concerns her travailas in doing so. ''Alliances'' depicts the inhabitants of Dominaria starting to sort themselves out now that they can have any sort of meaningful society again. ''Coldsnap'' details the adventures of a wizard named Heidar who accidentally stumbles upon some Phyrexian ruins and becomes indoctrinated into using them to halt The Thaw and keep the ice age going. He is eventually driven mad by the Phyrexian power, and turns the Phyrexian machines on ally and enemey alike, resulting in him being assassinated by menions sent by an ally.

The ''Weatherlight'' travels to Rath, and immediately it's GoneHorriblyWrong. They clash with EvilOverlord Volrath, his NumberTwo Greven ''il''-Vec, and their airship the ''Predator'', and have to befriend the Rathi natives, the Kor, the Vec and the Dal, in addition to the "sliver" HiveMind. Selenia is killed, causing Crovax to become a vampire, and accidentally kill and feed on Mirri. The ''Weatherlight'' is by Volrath, who also has Sisay. He tortures Tahngarth and Squee, making the latter immortal mostly so he can torture him forever, and removes parts of the ''Weatherlight'' to dismantle her planeswalking mechanism. Through the help of the Rathi natives and slivers, the remaining crew manage to break into Volrath's Stronghold, free the prisoners, and escape. In the process, several things happen: they discover that Rath is an artificial plane; that Volrath is a Phyrexian agent and a shapeshifter; that the Phyrexians are planning an invasion of Dominaria, with Rath as its staging area. Crovax is left behind due to his vampiric madness; and Ertai volunteers to stay behind to open and then close an interdimensional portal so that the ''Weatherlight'' can escape with all of this information. He is aided in this task not only by the Rathi natives but also by... Urza, last mentioned on a card five years ago.

With the New Phyrexian invasion of the Multiverse beginning in earnest, Norn no longer has use for insubordinate praetors: on her orders, Sheoldred is captured by the compleated planeswalkers and [[OffWithHisHead executed]] by Ajani, though not before spiting the Mother of Machines for her [[ItsAllAboutMe self-centered vision]] of Phyrexian purity. As for the three planeswalkers who refuse compleation, Elesh Norn is perfectly happy to let them leave New Phyrexia unharmed... as long as they inform their other comrades of the coming invasion. It's only fair that the other planes know that their own compleation is imminent, and it would save her a lot of trouble if they just surrendered ahead of time. With Nissa controlling the roots of Realmbreaker, the Phyrexian champions depart for other worlds; Nahiri to Zendikar, Lukka to Ikoria, Tamiyo to Kamigawa, Ajani to Theros, and Atraxa to Capenna. The latter two are of particular import to Norn, considering gods, angels, and Halo too big a threat to ignore.

Elsewhere, the tides turn. Vraska leads an army to Ravnica but is defeated by Ral Zarek, and it's hinted that the mental defenses Jace implanted in her during ''War of the Spark'' may have protected some remnants of her original personality from compleation. Nahiri's plan to take control of one of Zendikar's Skyclaves backfires. Atraxa meets her end on New Capenna -- not at the hands of angel nor demon, but the Capennans [[ColonyDrop collapsing an entire city district on top of her]] -- and with the Phyrexian forces scattered, the angels of New Capenna exploit Realmbreaker's portals to drive back the invaders on other worlds.

The Realm is in crisis. High King Kenrith and Queen Linden are dead, slain while defending Castle Ardenvale from the Phyrexians, and the ensuing SuccessionCrisis has turned once-proud knights into petty bandits and would-be conquerors. Will Kenrith has taken on the ''de facto'' mantle of High King, but he and Rowan have differing ideas of how to unite the Realm: Will through diplomacy, and Rowan through power. Their efforts end up undermining each other just as often as they help, and their shared trauma over their home's devastation has driven them further apart then ever. What's more, neither of them are able to break the [[ForcedSleep Wicked Slumber]] slowly creeping across the Realm -- and with their planeswalker spark gone, they're on their own.

[[MilestoneCelebration The 100th set released]], marking the occasion with a minor ContinuityCavalcade of characters from across the Multiverse.

To be released in Q2 2024, set in a new [[CowboyEpisode Western-inspired]] plane. [[MilestoneCelebration It will be the 100th set released]].

''TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering'' has a fairly involved story, despite the limitation of having to tell that story on playing cards. But, due to the limitation of having to tell that story on playing cards, a lot of players aren't aware that said story exists.

Each group meets different dangers, including [[TempleOfDoom trap-filled chambers]], [[FesteringFungus fungus-infested monsters]], and [[CatFolk jaguar people]]. The warriors and vampires ([[MyFriendsAndZoidberg and Kellan]], who wound up here after leaving Eldraine) encounter the River Heralds, who themselves have gathered underground to find "the Source", and Huatli and Quint help them open a door into Ixalan's HollowWorld. Within resides the inner sun Chimil and the Oltec, a LostTribe who sealed themselves in the plane's core ages ago to protect themselves from a monster known as [[BotanicalAbomination the Mycotyrant]], which was responsible for the fungus creatures they encountered before. Elsewhere underground, Malcolm comes face to face with the Mycotyrant itself, which has only grown in power since the Oltec last tried to defeat it, and seeks to [[TheAssimilator assimilate all of Ixalan into its "colony"]]...

A desperate Oba seizes control of Vitu-Ghazi and fights the assembled parties, but Kaya and her allies manage to defeat and detain her. In the aftermath, Teysa's ghost [[AttendingYourOwnFuneral attends her own funeral]] to reunite with Kaya and reassert control over the Orzhov. Kaya and Kellan each depart Ravnica on their own adventures, while Proft (and Etrata, having embraced her new role as his [[TheWatson Watson]]) remain with a few lingering questions -- namely, a mysterious hooded figure poking around in Proft's memories...

Will and his forces have come to stop Eriette and Ashiok, but are evenly matched by the slumbering knights under their thrall. Will is dismayed as his sister completes her [[FaceHeelTurn descent into villainy]], and the two fight while the younger heroes try to stop Eriette. With their help, Will is able to land a decisive blow -- not on Rowan, but on ''Ashiok'', who quickly planeswalks away to recover. All three villains [[VillainExitStageLeft make their exit]]: Rowan decides that [[YouCantGoHomeAgain she can't go back to her brother]] and escapes at the end of the battle, while Ashiok returns later to break Eriette out of prison and whisk her away to parts unknown.

Each group meets different dangers, including [[TempleOfDoom trap-filled chambers]], [[FesteringFungus fungus-infested monsters]], and [[CatFolk jaguar people]]. The warriors and vampires ([[MyFriendsAndZoidberg and Kellan]], who wound up here after leaving Eldraine) encounter the River Heralds, who themselves have gathered underground to find "the Source", and Huatli and Quint help them open a door into Ixalan's HollowWorld. Within resides the inner sun Chimil and a LostTribe known as the Oltec, who sealed themselves in the plane's core ages ago to protect themselves from a monster known as [[BotanicalAbomination the Mycotyrant]], which was responsible for the fungus creatures they encountered before. Elsewhere underground, Malcolm comes face to face with the Mycotyrant itself, which has only grown in power since the Oltec last tried to defeat it, and seeks to [[TheAssimilator assimilate all of Ixalan into its "colony"]]...

To be released in Q1 2024, a MurderMystery set in Ravnica.

Each group meets different dangers, including [[TempleOfDoom trap-filled chambers]], [[FesteringFungus fungus-infested monsters]], and [[CatFolk jaguar people]]. The warriors and vampires ([[MyFriendsAndZoidberg and Kellan]], who wound up here after leaving Eldraine) encounter the River Heralds, who themselves have gathered underground to find "the Source", and Huatli and Quint help them open a door into Ixalan's HollowWorld. Within resides the inner sun Chimil and a LostTribe known as the Oltec, who sealed themselves in the plane's core ages ago to protect themselves from a monster known as [[BotanicalAbomination the Mycotyrant]], which was responsible for the fungus creatures they encountered before. Elsewhere underground, Malcolm comes face to face with the Mycotyrant itself, which has only grown in power since the Oltec last tried to defeat it, and seeks to [[TheAssimilator assmilate all of Ixalan into its "colony"]]...

Across Ixalan, multiple groups are being drawn deep into the earth: The Sun Empire has discovered a passage beneath Orazca, and an expedition forms including Huatli and Quintorius, the latter chasing a lead from another plane. Vampire pilgrims from Torrezon, among them SinisterMinister Vito and TokenGoodTeammate cartomancer Amalia, venture into an underground temple heeding the call of their ancient god Aclazotz. A group of pirates led by the siren Malcolm investigate a Coalition mining operation whose inhabitants have disappeared.

Each group meets different dangers, including [[TempleOfDoom trap-filled chambers]], [[FesteringFungus fungus-infested monsters]], and [[CatFolk jaguar people]]. The warriors and vampires ([[MyFriendsAndZoidberg and Kellan]], who wound up here after leaving Eldraine) encounter the River Heralds, who themselves have gathered underground to find "the Source", and Huatli and Quint help them open a door into Ixalan's HollowWorld. Within resides the Oltec, a LostTribe who sealed themselves in the plane's core ages ago to protect themselves from a monster known as [[BotanicalAbomination the Mycotyrant]], which was responsible for the fungus creatures they encountered before. Elsewhere underground, Malcolm discovers the Mycotyrant itself, which has only grown in power since the Oltec last tried to defeat it, and seeks to [[TheAssimilator assmilate all of Ixalan into its "colony"]]...

Within the Core, Vito and the other vampire pilgrims find and release Aclazotz, whom the Oltec's ancestors [[SealedEvilInACan imprisoned]] ages prior. A massive battle ensues as Aclazotz tries to imprison the Oltec's god, which is further complicated by the arrival of the Mycotyrant. Quint, Amalia, Malcolm help to drive off the fungal hordes while ([[FromASingleCell what's left of]]) the Mycotyrant slinks into the shadows to plan its next move. Huatli and company defeat Vito and his followers, but Aclazotz escapes to the surface world, planning to seize control of Torrezon and take vengeance at a later date.

The battles rage on -- Tyvar reunites with his brother, and bears witness to the surviving clans of Kaldheim [[EnemyMine temporarily putting aside their differences]] to fight the insurmountable hordes. Kaladesh's defenses are put to the test, and Pia Nalaar is caught in an airship battle in the skies above Ghirapur. Atraxa lays waste to the monuments of New Capenna. Huatli leads a band of warriors and vampires to battle in Orazca. A motley crew of Strixhaven students venture deep into the college's library to activate a spell of protection, with Lorehold student Quintorius sacrificing himself to complete the invocation and save his friends ([[NeverFoundTheBody possibly]] igniting his planeswalker spark in the process). Every plane brings all it has to bear against the machines: [[SummonBiggerFish Great beasts]] on Ikoria and Ixalan, hordes of undead minions on Innistrad and Arcavios (the latter courtesy of Liliana), TheFairFolk of Eldraine banding together to protect their home even as the kingdoms turn to metal and oil.

Will becomes High King, but is still shaken by losing his sister and wishes to find her again. Kellan and Ruby are hailed as heroes, and Kellan returns home to his family and learns the truth of his father -- a strange man named ''Oko''. Knowing that his father hails from another realm, Kellan finds an Omenpath and decides to step through to find out where it leads...

!!! The Lost Cavern of Ixalan
To be released in Q4 2023, centered around a voyage into the HollowEarth of Ixalan.

To be released in Q2 2024, set in a new [[CowboyEpisode Western-inspired]] plane.

Nothing happens that’s relevant to the overall story, except we get to meet 5 planeswalkers – {{Telepath}} Jace Beleren, pyromancer Chandra Nalaar, {{necromancer}} Liliana Vess, CatFolk Ajani Goldmane, and TheBeastmaster Garruk Wildspeaker. These are the original five planeswalkers, one for each color, and whether by coincidence or not all of them are still part of ''Magic''[='s=] ongoing story; in fact, Jace, Chandra and Liliana are basically the {{Main Character}}s of the franchise.

Thrust into the middle of this conflict is Kellan, a humble boy from a small village [[LateToTheTragedy so remote that even the Phyrexians never found it]]. Kellan is contacted by the Fae Lord Talion, who sends him on a quest to end the Wicked Slumber in exchange for information about [[HalfHumanHybrid his fae father]]. To lift the curse, Talion instructs him to defeat [[WitchClassic the three witches]] who created it (conveniently omitting that Talion themself was the fourth member who empowered the witches and created the Slumber as a means to stop the Phyrexians, but [[GoneHorriblyRight lost control of it]] and is now sending heroes out to clean up their mess). Kellan teams up with streetwise girl Ruby, and the two of them embark on a quest across Eldraine. After slaying one witch and [[HeelFaceTurn befriending]] another, the pair discover that the culprit behind the spreading Slumber is the third witch, Etienne, holed up in the ruins of Castle Ardenvale. They go to confront her... only to be intercepted and defeated by her niece, ''Rowan'', whom she has already swayed to her side with the promise of uniting the Realm in [[LotusEaterMachine an endless, peaceful dream]] with their magic. Etienne is working on behalf of an outsider with a vested interest in perpetuating the Slumber -- after all, endless dreams are fertile soil for the planeswalker Ashiok.

Will and his forces have come to stop Etienne and Ashiok, but are evenly matched by the slumbering knights under their thrall. Will is dismayed as his sister completes her [[FaceHeelTurn descent into villainy]], and the two fight while the younger heroes try to stop Etienne. With their help, Will is able to land a decisive blow -- not on Rowan, but on ''Ashiok'', who quickly planeswalks away to recover. All three villains [[VillainExitStageLeft make their exit]]: Rowan decides that [[YouCantGoHomeAgain she can't go back to her brother]] and escapes at the end of the battle, while Ashiok returns later to break Etienne out of prison and whisk her away to parts unknown.