Golems

In [[Magic: The Gathering]], '''Golems''' are artificial life-forms created through magic, typically with [[powerstones]] being used to provide them with energy.<ref> As opposed to [[constructs]] powered by mechanical means, for whom the term automaton would be more applicable. However, there is some degree of ambiguity between these terms in the game.</ref> They are usually humanoid in shape, although they are often much larger than a human and occasionally have additional limbs to help them perform their tasks. Golems can be made from a variety of materials, but the most common ones are made of metal or stone due to their strength and malleability. Golems are generally created to perform a specific purpose that would be inconvenient, difficult or impossible for a [[wizard]] to do, such as carrying heavy objects, working in dangerous environments or engaging in physical combat.

The first creature to bear the type Golem was <c>Obsianus Golem</c> from ''[[Alpha]]'', though he only gained the subtype first in ''[[Sixth Edition]]''.

==Types of Golems==

===Dominarian Golems===

====Dragon Attendants====

The '''Attendants''' served each of the [[Dragons#Primeval dragons|Primeval Dragons]] and were designed to help awaken them (for example, <c>Rith's Attendant</c>.)

====Hollow Warriors====

<c>Hollow Warrior</c>'''s''' were used by the [[Keldons]] during their invasion of [[Jamuraa]]. They were powered using the life-force of living beings, but could only be used for a short time before the warrior powering them became fatigued.

====Thran Golems====

<c>Thran Golem</c>s were amongst the most ancient forms of golem. They served as an inspiration for the young [[Urza]], who copied their design and then used it as a basis for his more advanced golems. When Urza was duelling with [[Gerrard]] in [[Phyrexia]], he created a number of golems that he brought to life by inscribing them with the word EMETH, meaning “truth” in the [[Thran]] language.<ref>Although Emeth is called a Thran word in the books, it is in fact a Hebrew word. This ties in with the mythological origins of golems.</ref>

===Mirrodin Golems===

====Ur-Golems====

*The '''Ur-Golems''' were an ancient civilisation of golems, created by Karn in his image, that lived on [[Mirrodin]] before the plane was taken over by [[Memnarch]], who sent them to fight the mycosynth plague that eventually eradicated them. They are now only known through their etchings.

===Ravnican Golems===

====Glass Golems====

<c>Glass Golem</c>'''s''' were created by the [[Izzet]]. They are powerful, but very fragile.

====Transguild Couriers====

<c>Transguild Courier</c>'''s''' were used by all of the guilds to relay messages between the guild leaders as they avoid face-to-face contact, but are immune to bribery and threats.

====Walking Archives====

<c>Walking Archive</c>'''s''' were used by the [[Azorius Senate]] as a combination of a librarian and a library itself.

==Notable Golems==

*[[Boom]] was the nickname of a golem who was used by [[Captain Hask]] and his men. He fought with them against dragon [[Zumaki]].

*[[Bosh]] was an iron golem from [[Mirrodin]] who accompanied [[Glissa Sunseeker]].

*[[Karn]] was a silver golem created by [[Urza]]. He served aboard the [[Weatherlight]] and was part of [[the Legacy]]. Following the Legacy Weapon's use, Karn became a [[planeswalker]] and created the plane of [[Argentum]], later known as [[Mirrodin (plane)|Mirrodin]].

*[[Memnarch]] was the overseer left in charge of Argentum in Karn's absence. He became mad, converted Argentum into Mirrodin and attempted to become a planeswalker.

* [[Malil]], Memnarch's personal assistant

==Golem [[tokens]]==

3/3 [[colorless]] Golem Artifact Creature tokens are produced by:

* <c>Blade Splicer</c>

* <c>Conversion Chamber</c>

* <c>Golem Foundry</c>

* <c>Master Splicer</c>

* <c>Maul Splicer</c>

* <c>Precursor Golem</c>

* <c>Sensor Splicer</c>

* <c>Vital Splicer</c>

* <c>Wing Splicer</c>

9/9 colorless Golem Artifact Creature tokens are produced by:

* <c>Titan Forge</c>

5/5 colorless Golem Artifact Creature tokens are produced by:

* <c>Tuktuk the Explorer</c> ([[legendary]] [[Goblin]] Golem named "Tuktuk the Returned"

==Notes==

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