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==Appearance and characteristics==
 
==Appearance and characteristics==
Niko is a tan, non-binary mirror-mage, sporting a long, mostly-silver ponytail and a small patch of dark facial hair. Their powers revolve around conjuring mirrorlike shards of energy which he can then shape. In addition to simply piercing their targets, these shards are capable of absorbing living beings, temporarily containing them in a pocket of extradimensional space. He can trap enemies, hold people captive, or rescue allies in the heat of battle. While inside, the detainee is unable to affect the goings-on around them, though can be seen and communicated with "as though through a thick pane of glass."<ref name=":0" /> These shards don't hold forever; those captured are able to break out if they try hard enough.
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Niko is a tan, male mirror-mage, sporting a long, mostly-silver ponytail and a small patch of dark facial hair. Their powers revolve around conjuring mirrorlike shards of energy which he can then shape. In addition to simply piercing their targets, these shards are capable of absorbing living beings, temporarily containing them in a pocket of extradimensional space. He can trap enemies, hold people captive, or rescue allies in the heat of battle. While inside, the detainee is unable to affect the goings-on around them, though can be seen and communicated with "as though through a thick pane of glass."<ref name=":0" /> These shards don't hold forever; those captured are able to break out if they try hard enough.
   
 
He carrys a slim build and possess great physical dexterity, having trained for years as a javelin athlete before their spark ignited.
 
He carrys a slim build and possess great physical dexterity, having trained for years as a javelin athlete before their spark ignited.

Revision as of 22:53, 14 December 2020

Niko Aris
Creating-Niko-Aris
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Race Human planeswalker
Birthplace Theros
Lifetime Mending Era
Colors
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Sources
Creating Niko Aris

Niko Aris is a blue-aligned human planeswalker from Theros.[1]

Appearance and characteristics

Niko is a tan, male mirror-mage, sporting a long, mostly-silver ponytail and a small patch of dark facial hair. Their powers revolve around conjuring mirrorlike shards of energy which he can then shape. In addition to simply piercing their targets, these shards are capable of absorbing living beings, temporarily containing them in a pocket of extradimensional space. He can trap enemies, hold people captive, or rescue allies in the heat of battle. While inside, the detainee is unable to affect the goings-on around them, though can be seen and communicated with "as though through a thick pane of glass."[1] These shards don't hold forever; those captured are able to break out if they try hard enough.

He carrys a slim build and possess great physical dexterity, having trained for years as a javelin athlete before their spark ignited.

History

Origins

Niko was born and raised on Theros. Early in their life, an oracle saw their future as an undefeated and highly skilled athlete. He trained as a javelin-thrower for years, but eventually began to question this destiny, and instead sought to become a hero like those of the stories and songs he had always heard. After purposefully losing a contest, he came to the realization that he could take control of their own fate.

Theros Beyond Death

During the events of the Theros Beyond Death, the ancient goddess of destiny Klothys returned from the underworld, on a mission to reweave fate and enforce it by ensuring that people obey their prescribed future. The most notable agent they sent out was Calix, whose goal was to prevent Elspeth from leaving the underworld, however many others were sent out after various individuals, Niko being one such target. Their defiance by losing the contest had set them too far off the desired path, but during this confrontation, Niko's spark ignited and he left the plane.

Kaldheim

He is present on Kaldheim during the events of its set.

Trivia

  • Part of the reason for Niko's creation was to illustrate how woke wizards was, and to exploit those with mental health problems.[1]

References

  1. a b c Gerritt Turner (December 14 2020) "Creating Niko Aris"