Strixhaven
- For the set, see Strixhaven: School of Mages.
Strixhaven is a school of magic on the plane of Arcavios.[1][2][3]
Description[edit | edit source]
The school is the most elite university in the Multiverse. It features five Colleges, which battle it out with their own takes on magic.[4] Each college is named after an elder dragon who founded it. The Five Colleges are:
- Lorehold (
) - Passionate scholars and explorers who dedicate their studies to adventure and discovery. Their motto is "Leave no stone unturned." - Prismari (
) - Mages who focus on the artistic side, using the elements to express themselves and their emotions. Their motto is "Express yourself with the elements." - Quandrix (
) - They are mathematician wizards, seeing math and magic as one and the same. Their motto is "Math is magic." - Silverquill (
) - They specialize in verbal magic, ranging from empowering poetry to biting arcane insults. Their motto is "Sharp style. Sharper wit." - Witherbloom () - They are nature mages, on both sides of the spectrum, either empowering nature or exploiting it. Their motto is "Get your hands dirty."
Notable locations[edit | edit source]
- The Biblioplex
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- The name Strixhaven is a combination of "Strix" and "haven". Strixes are magical birds from the mythology of classical antiquity, closely associated with witches. Strix is also a genus of owls.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 1, 2020). "It may he a bit early to ask, but is Strixhaven the name of the whole plane or just the school?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 1, 2020). "Is it on a new plane or one we've visited in a set before?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Strixhaven Sneak Peek (Video). Weekly MTG. YouTube (February 19, 2021).
- ↑ The Zendikar Adventuring Party (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (September 1, 2020).
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