| Rorix Bladewing | |
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| Details | |
| Race |
Dragon Skeleton Formerly Dragon Zombie Originally Dragon |
| Birthplace | Shiv, Dominaria |
| Lifetime | Mending Era |
| Relatives | Verix and Karox Bladewing and Tarox Bladewing (descendants) and the Bladewing brood as a whole |
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Rorix Bladewing is the originator of the Bladewing brood. The skeletal dragon still haunts the skies of Dominaria, to the chagrin of his descendants.
History[ | ]
After Teferi phased out a large chunk of Shiv, some Shivan dragons journeyed away to seek any opportunity to restore the broken pride of their race. Rorix Bladewing, the champion of Shiv, was one of them. A serpentine dragon with knife-like wings that could fly very quickly, Rorix became a pit-fighter in Otaria.[1] He fought and died in the Grand Coliseum, but after his death, he was reanimated as Bladewing the Risen, called the Deathless Tyrant.[2] Although his initial form was more zombie-like, over the centuries, his flesh has crumbled enough that what remains is more of a draconic skeleton. He can carry a horde of zombies in his burning chest cavity.[3]
The undead Rorix has terrorized the skies of Otaria for centuries. His descendants Verix and Karox Bladewing mourn his pitiful existence and are prepared to take down the undead ancestor for good.[4]
Gallery[ | ]
Rorix Bladewing (Onslaught) by Darrell Riche.
Bladewing the Risen (Scourge) by Kev Walker.
Bladewing the Risen (Iconic Masters) by Seb McKinnon.
Trivia[ | ]
- Rorix’s first name comes from the word "roar." R&D wanted something different than the tall, beefy dragons they normally did, so they asked for a serpentine dragon with knife-like wings to match the last name "Bladewing".[1]
In-game references[ | ]
- Represented in:
- Associated cards:
References[ | ]
- ↑ a b Magic Arcana (January 16, 2003). "Behind the Pit-Fighters". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ (2003). Scourge Player's Guide. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant
- ↑ Roy Graham (September 1, 2022). "The Legends You'll Find in Dominaria United". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.