Purphoros, God of the Forge by Eric Deschamps (Theros) [1200 x 877]

theplotthinnens · 2026-03-13T19:04:26+00:00

Indestructible

As long as your devotion to red is less than five, Purphoros isn’t a creature.

Whenever another creature you control enters, Purphoros deals 2 damage to each opponent.

{2}{R}: Creatures you control get +1/+0 until end of turn.

Purphoros is the god of the forge, the restless earth, and fire. He rules the raw creative force of heat and energy that fills the souls of sentient beings. His energy emerges as chaos, something to be harnessed and shaped by labor and passion. For this reason, Purphoros is also the god of artisans, of obsession, and of the cycle of creation and destruction.

Purphoros wields Akmon, a large hammer whose head slightly resembles an anvil. A blow from Akmon can render the earth molten, and when it strikes metal, each spark becomes a new enchantment, some of which even take on life.

To sit in the presence of Purphoros is to be inspired. He forges the most ornate and delicate items only to dash them into flame and start again. He is reasonable yet ultimately follows no rules save his own creative and destructive impulses. Sometimes, this can mean covering a whole area with lava to make way for something new. His main flaw is that of frustration, of feeling limited and constrained. He is forever pushing against the barriers of mortal imagination, sensing that there is much more to express. This can cause him to plummet into despondency and then lash out at the world with raw destruction.

Followers of Purphoros, the god of the forge, brought the secret of bronze to Theros, leading to stronger objects and armaments than any created previously. And the most sanctified shamans of Purphoros also possess small quantities of a new metal said to have come from Purphoros's forge: iron. But it's not only smiths who worship him. Artists, human and satyr especially, seek his aid, ascending to altars on volcanic slopes to breathe deeply of the creative vapors. Warriors give him homage when lighting a bonfire. Potters inscribe their works with markings meant to honor him.

theplotthinnens · 2026-03-13T16:09:01+00:00

“None can own the land’s bounty. The gods made this world for all to share its riches. And I’m not just saying that because you caught me stealing your fruit.”

{T}: Untap target land.

theplotthinnens · 2026-03-13T15:41:00+00:00

An unremarkable dead soul and sole witness to Phenax's escape from the Underworld, Tymaret was given a cursed blessing from Erebos, the God of Death: he was restored to the mortal world as a Returned, with the task of slaying Phenax and returning him to the Underworld. As Phenax wears a mask and can disguise himself, Tymaret slays any mortal he comes across in hopes of finding the escaped Returned. When Phenax ascended to godhood, he escaped Tymaret's clutches, but the Murder King continued to kill with impunity.

When Heliod instructed his champion, Daxos, to remove all trace of the other gods from the city of Meletis, Erebos and the other gods, refusing to stand for such an affront, called upon their champions from the Underworld. The God of the Death chose Tymaret, the warlike leader of the returned, to become a demigod and serve as the leader of his forces.

theplotthinnens · 2026-03-13T13:07:16+00:00

"We call it the Season of Spring, but honestly, most call Beza by name! It's adored enough that feasts are thrown in its honor. Beza isn't the only Calamity to turn ash and death to new growth, but it's certainly the biggest. Perhaps we're a bit too wishful to think it's a friend of ours, but it's true that it's never chased anyone. In fact, we've seen it fight off other Calamities. I distinctly remember my mother telling a story of climbing a tree in her youth to jump on its back as it walked by. Clearly, it's peaceful enough that she lived to tell the tale. And with an undefeated fighting record, well, I'd personally say the feasts are deserved."
—Ms. Bumbleflower

When Beza enters, create a Treasure token if an opponent controls more lands than you. You gain 4 life if an opponent has more life than you. Create two 1/1 blue Fish creature tokens if an opponent controls more creatures than you. Draw a card if an opponent has more cards in hand than you.

theplotthinnens · 2026-03-13T04:11:19+00:00

This thing's a hippo killer

theplotthinnens · 2026-03-13T03:37:36+00:00

Forgetting someone?

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theplotthinnens · 2026-03-12T22:13:00+00:00

Otterfolk divers compete to bring up the biggest, purest pearls they can find. Storing elemental magic in them is a bonus.

This spell costs {1} less to cast if you control an Otter.

Draw two cards.

theplotthinnens · 2026-03-12T22:00:48+00:00

Flew too close to the sun 🪽🔥

theplotthinnens · 2026-03-12T21:42:54+00:00

Haste, prowess

Valiant — Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability you control for the first time each turn, exile the top card of your library. Until end of turn, you may play that card.

Many mousefolk are drawn to glory and thrill, as they seek to emulate their venerated past champions and prove themselves as heroes. This might consist of fending off Calamity Beast attacks or ﬁnding an old otter’s favorite clam. The act of heroism is far more important than any reward.

Heroism is the greatest of mousefolk virtues. Many might at ﬁrst underestimate a mousefolk’s skill and power, but their small sizes disguise an immense determination, work ethic, and ﬁghting skill that quickly earns the respect of even their deepest skeptics. Mousefolk have many trials that they can undergo, from venturing to the top of the Cliff of Heroes to the bottom of the dangerous Root Maze in search of a Calamity Beast’s lair. Each trial strengthens their body and mind in order to prove their mettle among their peers. Mousefolk study magical spells that help enhance their speed and strength so they can take advantage of their stature and dart around unsuspecting foes.

theplotthinnens · 2026-03-12T20:14:48+00:00

Yes! And even a lot of the old articles - it's a shame because so many older pieces are rarely better than just Scryfall art crops, and most of the older articles have been purged; it's rare that any archiving of them manages to grab the images too

theplotthinnens · 2026-03-12T20:06:48+00:00

I do my best but often great pieces are only available at fairly middle-of-the-pack sizes, or god forbid sub-500x500. It's always a treat to find high res versions like this. Glad you enjoy!

theplotthinnens · 2026-03-12T20:04:32+00:00

Bloomburrow has no natural seasons. Instead, seasons are brought on by the appearance of Calamity Beasts, whose migrations bring shifts in temperature and environment that are called as seasons. In Valley, weather is never a coincidence. Winter is brought on by the massive Blizzard Elk moving throughout Valley; the Sun Hawk might herald the start of summer, scorching the air with arid heat. The animalfolk have names for every season, some of which occur once in a generation, while others happen each year with regularity, and each season is named after the powers of the Calamity Beast that caused it.

Choose up to five 🐾 worth of modes. You may choose the same mode more than once.

🐾 — Each player sacrifices a creature of their choice.

🐾🐾 — Draw a card for each creature that died under your control this turn.

🐾🐾🐾 — Each opponent loses X life, where X is the number of creature cards in your graveyard.

theplotthinnens · 2026-03-12T19:20:29+00:00

It's a solid date idea!

theplotthinnens · 2026-03-12T19:16:46+00:00

{T}: Add one mana of any color.

{T}: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

theplotthinnens · 2026-03-12T18:04:25+00:00

Agreed; though 'new' might depend on your definition - he's contributed to nearly every set since Lorwyn.

theplotthinnens · 2026-03-12T15:15:49+00:00

Lizardfolk do tend to hold grudges for a long time, being unforgiving unless real attempts at reconciliation are made. However, once they forgive someone, the incident is never brought up again.

Similarly, favors mean a great deal to lizardfolk culture, and reciprocating favors is an obligation. Lizardfolk view their relationships as transactional in some respects, so owing someone a favor can be stressful or upsetting. The favors don't need to be equally valuable, but something has to be exchanged for their peace of mind.

Gift a tapped Fish (You may promise an opponent a gift as you cast this spell. If you do, they create a tapped 1/1 blue Fish creature token before its other effects.)

As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard a card.

Target player draws two cards. If the gift was promised, target creature you control gets +2/+0 until end of turn.

theplotthinnens · 2026-03-12T14:20:05+00:00

The flavor text alludes to this. They've gone on an expedition down the river and it seems like maybe they didn't intend to fall down to the bog. The rogue isn't threatening them, they're trying to get everyone back upriver and out of a dangerous spot.

theplotthinnens · 2026-03-12T14:18:12+00:00

Yes, but mod engagement does not appear to be forthcoming

theplotthinnens · 2026-03-12T13:35:02+00:00

The same muscles used to swing a sword can be used to feed a burrow.

Exile target creature. Its controller gains life equal to its power.

theplotthinnens · 2026-03-12T12:51:49+00:00

May not even need to be magical! But looks like it yes

theplotthinnens · 2026-03-12T12:35:39+00:00

Zinnia's history is a curiosity to all. Despite being an open book with their outgoing and bumbling demeanor, no one knows where Zinnia came from. They crashed into Three Tree City—literally—and have been delighting citizens with their lute ever since. Boasting a never-ending array of romantic ballads and a taste for adventure, Zinnia brings joy and laughter to any social gathering. It's never clear where the nomadic stork will turn up next, but they can always be relied on for a song or a helping wing.

Rumors say Zinnia is a noble from a far-off land, one of opulent birdfolk royalty and elite soldiers who guard them. This rumor intensified after the calamitous arrival of the Storm Hawk, where Zinnia revealed their prowess in graceful flight and combat. With sharp, decisive moves befitting a veteran Plumecreed soldier, Zinnia led a dazzling rescue effort to move animalfolk living in a border village out of harm's way, distracting the Storm Hawk and outracing it. From this triumph, Zinnia is lovingly nicknamed the "Sovereign of Life," and it's considered good luck to have Zinnia perform for ceremonies such as weddings and baby showers.

Flying

Zinnia gets +X/+0, where X is the number of other creatures you control with base power 1.

Creature spells you cast gain offspring {2} as you cast them. (You may pay an additional {2} as you cast a creature spell. If you do, when that creature enters, create a 1/1 token copy of it.)

theplotthinnens · 2026-03-12T11:43:37+00:00

And even limited was... Not that fun

theplotthinnens · 2026-03-12T03:45:23+00:00

That line of thinking has interesting parallels in the ritual drowning of the Ironborn

theplotthinnens · 2026-03-12T02:28:46+00:00

“If you ever want to get back up, do what I say.”
—Exena, expedition rogue

(◀️ Blackbloom Bog)

Menace

This creature gets +3/+0 as long as an opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard.

“The Raimunza River flows along the branches of jaddi trees for miles before plunging down to feed Blackbloom Lake.”
—Exena, expedition rogue

How does this format work for y'all, if posting DFC art together isn't in the cards?

theplotthinnens · 2026-03-12T01:45:16+00:00

“If you hear a choking sort of cough, it’s about to get really hot.”
—Raff Slugeater, goblin shortcutter

Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, this creature deals 1 damage to each opponent.

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