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MTGLore.com @mtglore.com · 10d

This is starting now!

MTGLore.com @mtglore.com · 11d

Fellow #Vorthos:
At 2:00pm PT there is a Creative panel where you can donate to get questions answered and behind-the-scenes insight from Magic's worldbuilding and narrative designers.

Support an excellent cause, hear from excellent creatives behind the game!

Link: tilt.fyi/Jr23vhNVE6

Magic: The Gathering @magic.wizards.com · 13d

Wizards of the Coast is hosting a Twitch stream to support Trans Lifeline, a hotline and non-profit organization offering direct support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.

Tune in to twitch.tv/magic on Oct 4th at 10am PT to play games with us and support!

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Littjara Φ @littjara.bsky.social · 13d

If you ever want to include Phyrexians or phyresis in your MtGxD&D game or live show, hit me up! I'd love to get Glistener's Guide on the air more often—it's the product of a lot of hard work and passion!
The preview is hosted with @mtglore.com here!
mtglore.com/littjara/gli...

Glistener's Guide to New Phyrexia: Preview Edition

Get an early look at Littjara’s upcoming full-length D&D 5e homebrew sourcebook, in all of its Phyrexian glory.

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The Vorthos Cast @thevorthoscast.bsky.social · 14d

It is now Wednesday after MagicCon Atlanta. You've had time to get home, unpack, get back into the normal flow of your week. You're probably missing your Magic friends something fierce right now. But I want to ask: Have you preordered Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos yet? Find a preorder link here:

MTGLore.com @mtglore.com · 15d

A book page has been added for the upcoming Magic novel Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos! #Vorthos

mtglore.com/books/strixh...

Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos

Strixhaven University welcomes you. Begin your magical studies on a faraway plane, encountering new friends, mysteries, and dangers.

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MTGLore.com @mtglore.com · 15d

If you're only preordering this book, we recommend Indie Bookstore Finder.

If you are preordering multiple copies or other upcoming titles, Hudson Booksellers currently has a 30% off code for preorders (CANTWAIT) and free shipping on $55+.

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MTGLore.com @mtglore.com · 15d

A book page has been added for the upcoming Magic novel Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos! #Vorthos

mtglore.com/books/strixh...

Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos

Strixhaven University welcomes you. Begin your magical studies on a faraway plane, encountering new friends, mysteries, and dangers.

mtglore.com

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Seanan McGuire @seananmcguire.bsky.social · 18d

The economics of books aren't quite the same as the economics of card sets. They cost less, but involve more dedicated work by one person, which means that in most cases, they take longer. A book represents a major leap of faith for a franchise like Magic.

Let's earn it.

Magic: The Gathering @magic.wizards.com · 18d

In addition to the #MTGStrixhaven web fiction there will be a full novel set in the school of Strixhaven penned by Seanan McGuire!

Omens of Chaos is a YA novel set at Strixhaven about the first-ever class of interplanar students who have journeyed to the school via Omenpath.

This image depicts the cover of the "Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos" Young Adult novel.
The cover art shows a person casting a magic sphere around themselves. Behind them, roof tops of different buildings can be seen. Across the bottom of the cover reads: "Seanan McGuire. New York Times Best Selling Author".

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Seanan McGuire @seananmcguire.bsky.social · 18d

You can pre-order right now, for delivery in February:

www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747400...

Omens of Chaos (Magic: The Gathering) by Random House Worlds: 9780593871430 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

An upcoming book to be published by Penguin Random House.

www.penguinrandomhouse.com

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Magic: The Gathering @magic.wizards.com · 18d

In addition to the #MTGStrixhaven web fiction there will be a full novel set in the school of Strixhaven penned by Seanan McGuire!

Omens of Chaos is a YA novel set at Strixhaven about the first-ever class of interplanar students who have journeyed to the school via Omenpath.

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Dark Horse Comics @darkhorse.com · 28d

Happy New Comic Book Day! Check out all of Dark Horse's new releases out today, available from comic shops: http://bit.ly/3rdBGNN

#NCBD

Base cover of Magic: The Gathering: Untold Stories--Elspeth issue #1, illustrated by Owen Gieni

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MTGLore.com @mtglore.com · 28d

Need to find a local comic shop to pick up the first issue of @magic.wizards.com's Untold Stories: Elspeth from @darkhorse.com?

Check out Comic Shop Locator to find stores near you! #Vorthos

Cover of Magic: The Gathering: Untold Stories—Elspeth #1. Art by Owen Gieni shows Elspeth, with Godsend in hand, emerging from a swarm of Returned zombies wearing gold masks.

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Jay Annelli @vorthosjay.bsky.social · 28d

Out TODAY! For less than a pack of Magic cards, and available digitally!

If you want Magic media outside of web fiction, this is your chance to show them.

If you're a lore fan: buy it, don't just read a summary from someone who did.

Dark Horse Comics @darkhorse.com · 29d

We have 1 new comic beginning this week with issue #1, Magic: The Gathering: Untold Stories--Elspeth: bit.ly/44SBOb4

Pick up the issue #1 this Wednesday at your local comic book shop.

By @danpgwatters.bsky.social, Owen Gieni, Hilary Jenkins, @claytoncowles.bsky.social. With @magic.wizards.com

Pre-order graphic for Magic: The Gathering: Untold Stories--Elspeth issue #1, showing cover illustration from Owen Gieni

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Dark Horse Comics @darkhorse.com · 29d

We have 1 new comic beginning this week with issue #1, Magic: The Gathering: Untold Stories--Elspeth: bit.ly/44SBOb4

Pick up the issue #1 this Wednesday at your local comic book shop.

By @danpgwatters.bsky.social, Owen Gieni, Hilary Jenkins, @claytoncowles.bsky.social. With @magic.wizards.com

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MTG Arena @mtgarena.com · 29d

Traverse the Multiverse like a planeswalking professional! Follow Natalie and Harless on a trip through some of Magic's most famous settings.

Watch Now: youtu.be/0zFbXKV2rMg

$Thumbnail for The Magic Story Podcast episode entitled "Meet The Multiverse: Traverse The Planes" with the Podcast logo and art from Through The Omenpaths depicting fractures in reality$

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Jay Annelli @vorthosjay.bsky.social · Sep 15

To answer the usual questions:
- Yes, this is canon
- Yes, you can get it digitally
- Yes, it would be silly of you to complain endlessly about Universes Beyond but not support high quality official Magic fiction efforts

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Jay Annelli @vorthosjay.bsky.social · Sep 15

THIS WEEK

Graphic Policy @graphicpolicy.com · Sep 15

Magic: The Gathering: Untold Stories - Elspeth #1 preview. Elspeth is dead. But her story is not yet over. The unpublished story of Theros Beyond Death is finally brought to life. #comics #comicbooks #magicthegathering #mtg

Preview: Magic: The Gathering: Untold Stories – Elspeth #1

Elspeth is dead. But her story is not yet over. The unpublished story of Theros Beyond Death is finally brought to life.

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Nerdist @nerdist.bsky.social · Sep 11

MAGIC: THE GATHERING: Untold Stories—Elspeth will soon release its first issue and we have exclusive excerpt pages from the comic.

Read Exclusive Pages From MAGIC: THE GATHERING: UNTOLD STORIES—ELSPETH Comic

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MTGLore.com @mtglore.com · Sep 8

Reminder: The first issue of Untold Stories Elspeth from @darkhorse.com is out next week! #Vorthos

#1 - Sept 17
#2 - Oct 29
#3 - Nov 26
#4 - Dec 24

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MTGLore.com @mtglore.com · Sep 8

The Through the Omenpaths card image gallery is now LIVE! #Vorthos
magic.wizards.com/en/mtgarena/...

Through the Omenpaths Card Image Gallery

Explore the vast Magic Multiverse with Through the Omenpaths on MTG Arena, available starting September 23, 2025!

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MTGLore.com @mtglore.com · Sep 8

Reminder: The first issue of Untold Stories Elspeth from @darkhorse.com is out next week! #Vorthos

#1 - Sept 17
#2 - Oct 29
#3 - Nov 26
#4 - Dec 24

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MTGLore.com @mtglore.com · Sep 2

Added arc filters to allow easier recommendations and reading lists for Magic Story, from recent past to present. (This is the finale year, after all!) #Vorthos

•The Omenpath Arc
•The Dragonstorm Arc
•The Phyrexian Arc

MTGLore.com @mtglore.com · Aug 31

We're rolling out an experimental, optional linked search feature on the site! #Vorthos

•Author search
•Planeswalkers and non-Planeswalkers
•Combinations of filters that can get pretty granular.

This version does not yet have the full catalog, currently 2020 onward. It will slowly be backfilled.

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MTGLore.com @mtglore.com · Aug 31

We're rolling out an experimental, optional linked search feature on the site! #Vorthos

•Author search
•Planeswalkers and non-Planeswalkers
•Combinations of filters that can get pretty granular.

This version does not yet have the full catalog, currently 2020 onward. It will slowly be backfilled.

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Magic: The Gathering @magic.wizards.com · Jul 28

Who better to navigate Magic's journey into space than the illustrious lore master and multidimensional traveler @rhysticstudies.bsky.social Sam Gaglio?

Accompanied by our Senior Story Lead, Roy Graham, we enter #MTGEternities

Enter the void: youtu.be/9PIezDimHvs

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Arya (hogpog_98 elsewhere) @aryawrites.bsky.social · Jul 22

EOE legends article is out and the creative team did a fantastic job on it as usual!
Really appreciate the team being willing to work with me on Xu-ifit's story and make her a canonically lesbian space necromancer.
#wotcstaff

MTGLore.com @mtglore.com · Jul 22

The Legends of Edge of Eternities
By Miguel Lopez, Amanda LaFranco, Laurel Pratt, & Jay Annelli
#MTGEternities #Vorthos

magic.wizards.com/en/news/magi...

The Legends of Edge of Eternities

In the Sothera system, making a name for yourself takes skill, cunning, and more than a fair share of luck. Discover the stories of Edge of Eternities's legends.

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Henn, known robot kisser @iwriterobots.com · Jul 22

Hey @magic.wizards.com team can I just say how much I love the addition of legendary creature pronouns in a clear, identifiable and official location? We've been asking for this for *years*.

A screenshot of Kilo, Apogee Mind, in the newest Legends Of article for Edge of Eternities. Under the creatures name for the article subheading, it lists "Mechan, it/its". This inclusion of every characters pronouns makes me so incredibly happy.

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