The Vorthos Cast

Thank you to Wizards of the Coast for our TWO free preview cards from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths! We also talk about Ikoria worldbuilding and genre influences, so stick around for the whole episode! Here are the cards: Thwart the Enemy - 2G Instant - C Prevent all damage that would be dealt this turn by creatures your opponents control. /"Your prey is in my custody now. Withdraw." —Vivien Reid/ Go for Blood - 1R Sorcery - C Target creature you control fights target creature you don't control. Cycling {1} /Lukka's bond provided not only friendship, but also the most powerful weapon in his arsenal./ If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast! 00:35 – Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Preview Cards 03:57 – Ikoria Worldbuilding Link: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/planeswalkers-guide-ikoria-2020-04-02 23:08 – Ikoria Genre Influences 32:36 – Final Thoughts

We're finishing up with our time travel this week, taking a look back at the flavor gems of Born of the Gods and Journey into Nyx. Many of these cards can be seen in new light with Theros: Beyond Death released, so enjoy this look into the history of the original Theros block. If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast! 01:19 – Announcing Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths–Sundered Bond Link: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/ikoria-lair-behemoths-sundered-bond-ebook-available-preorder-2020-03-26 03:01 – Announcing Legends: A Visual History Link: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Gathering-Legends-Visual-History/dp/1419740873 05:48 – Flavor Gems of Born of the Gods 29:59- Flavor Gems of Journey into Nyx 52:00 – Final Thoughts Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H981fHM6Li8

In the wake of Theros: Beyond Death, we're looking back in time at the original set from this mythological plane. Just as we talk about our favorite flavorful cards from new sets, we're going to do the same for the original Theros set. Expect Born of the Gods/Journey into Nyx next week, folks! If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast! 02:07 – Announcing Signature Spellbook: Chandra Link: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-signature-spellbook-chandra-2020-03-13 03:47 – Announcing Secret Lair: Ultimate Edition Link: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/making-fetch-happen-secret-lair-ultimate-edition-2020-03-13 05:31 – MaRo Teases Ikoria Link: https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/612967583098011648/maros-ikoria-teaser 08:04 – Flavor Gems of Theros 44:13 – Final Thoughts

We're giving a new feature a shot this week: An overview of the construction of a flavorful Commander deck! Chris put together a list for Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger, a character with almost no established lore. Join us as we talk through our processes of how to build a flavor-fueled deck for characters that don't seem like they could support such things! If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast! 01:28 – Keep Watch for MTG Event COVID-19 Updates 03:04 – Listener Question: Will You Do an Episode on The Prodigal Sorcery? 10:32 – Building with Flavor: Kroxa Link: https://scryfall.com/@chrisrd19/decks/339c1859-665b-4323-a85f-6145bbc9852e 43:44 – Final Thoughts

Happy Birthday to us! This week we're celebrating two years of producing this podcast, and that means it's time to look back at the sweet stuff we did this past year and look forward to our future plans. Thank you all, listeners, for joining us on our aural adventure. If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast! 02:49 – D&D: Mythic Odysseys of Theros Book Link: https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/mythic-odysseys-theros 06:50 – Secret Lair: Thalia: Beyond the Helvault Link: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/secret-lair-drop-series-thalia-tie-mtg-arena-2020-02-28 08:35 – Foil Slot for Mystery Boosters Revealed Link: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/mystery-booster-foil-card-list-2020-03-06 12:46 – Listener Question: What Characters Do Y’all Want in Commander Legends? 17:16 – Listener Question: How Could Sarkhan Travel Through Time? 19:48 – Listener Question: The Wanderer and Moonblade Shinobi from Same Plane? 22:04 – Happy Second Birthday The Vorthos Cast!

This weekend was February 29th, Leap Day, and the release of the new box set product Unsanctioned! This product features 16 brand-new silver-bordered cards, so of course we had to do a flavor gems episode! We even do something we haven't done in ages: Answer listener questions. If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast! 01:13 – Listener Question: Why Karona on Memorial to War? 04:04 – Listener Question: How Did Ravnican Oceans Survive in the Dark? 07:53 – Listener Question: Any Full-Fledged Snow Planes? 13:20 – Secret Lair: International Women’s Day Link: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-secret-lair-drop-series-international-womens-day-2020-02-25 15:27 – Unsanctioned Flavor Gems Link: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/unsanctioned 49:16 – Final Thoughts Link: https://mtglore.com/

Episode 100. What a milestone. It's also the finale of our Dungeons & Dragons adventure set on Theros! This is the thrilling conclusion as our heroes(?) finally confront...well, someone. Give a listen to find out who! If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast! 01:05 – Jump Start Announced Link: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/introducing-jumpstart-new-way-play-magic-2020-02-20 02:32 – Commander 2020 Deck Names Released 03:46 – Asphodel and Sulfur Part 4

We're back with the third part of our Dungeons & Dragons adventure set on Theros. Fevrisk, Bronte, and Erythros have found themselves in Asphodel, a city of the Returned. Everything probably goes smoothly, right? Right!? Dead wrong. If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast!

This week we have special guest James Wyatt from Wizards of the Coast on to talk about Theros: Beyond Death. James was co-lead on the set's creative design, pulling it into the cohesive experience we see published. Join us to learn and laugh about all things Theros! Seriously, there are so many laughs. If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast!

A few big announcements begin our second chapter in our Theros D&D adventure. Sent on a quest to Asphodel by a rich snob, our heroes(?) find violence, mystery, and...meat apparently. Discover what all that means in this week's episode of gaming delight! If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast! 00:09 – Manastrike (Mobile) Released 02:13 – Unsanctioned Fully Previewed Link: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/unsanctioned 02:27 – New WotC Game Studio & Sci-Fi IP Link: https://www.polygon.com/2020/1/30/21115752/wizards-of-the-coast-archetype-entertainment-bioware-new-studio 02:45 – Magic Story Updates Link: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/odds-ends-theros-beyond-death-2020-01-27 03:34 – Asphodel and Sulfur Part 2

Without a Theros story to talk about, we have to make our own. Today begins a multi-week journey into the world of Dungeons and Dragons as we begin a roleplaying adventure to the plane of stars and dreams. Join Jay, Brian, and Loreley as they play through a short D&D quest led by listener-turned-DM Chris that begins in a muddy prison in Meletis. What will become of their characters? Stay tuned over the next month to find out in Asphodel and Sulfur. If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast!

Theros: Beyond Death returns us to a land of god, heroes, and monsters...and a whole bunch of new problems. This week we cover the flavor gems of this set, from new worldbuilding details to top-down designs of ancient myths. Truly, this promises to be an enchanting episode. If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast! 00:34 – Secret Lair: Year of the Rat Link: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-secret-lair-drop-series-year-rat-2020-01-16 04:09 – Worldbuilding Flavor Gems 15:10 – Story Flavor Gems 23:27 – Saga Flavor Gems 28:30 – Legendary Flavor Gems 36:05 – The Other Ones! 43:12 – Upcoming Podcast Schedule 44:33 – Final Thoughts

It took a year of delays, but IDW's Chandra comic series is finally complete. IDW was kind enough to send us a review copy of the trade paperback containing all four issues, so here's an episode all about what ended up being a fun little (fiery) side story set in the Multiverse! If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast! 01:02 – Game Informer’s Month of Magic: Legends Previews Link: https://www.playmagiclegends.com/en Link: https://www.gameinformer.com/video-podcast/the-game-informer-show/2020/01/09/gi-show-magic-legends-gameplay-impressions Link: https://youtu.be/8kKJx9ao5X4 02:56 – Upcoming: The Vorthos Cast Theros D&D Episodes 05:19 – IDW Chandra Summary 17:16 – IDW Chandra Review 37:56 – Final Thoughts

We are pleased to present our free Theros: Beyond Death preview card from Wizards of the Coast! Well, OK, we're not that pleased. More terrified. Empty. Broken. Gone... Hear what this morbid Underworld business is all about in our preview episode! Final Death - 4B Instant - C Exile target creature. "The Underworld erodes memory, identity, and eventually the physical form, leaving only crumbling statues called misera⁠—hollow monuments to mortal futility." Ill. Johann Bodin

It's our last episode of 2019, which means it's time to look back at what has ultimately been a tumultuous year for the Vorthos community. Starting with Guilds of Ravnica, we take in every release since then (except War of the Spark: Forsaken, which we talked about last week) and evaluate how the year as a whole has gone. See you in 2020, Planeswalkers! If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast! 02:41 – We’re Off for Two Weeks! 03:50 – We have a Theros: Beyond Death Preview on January 2nd! 04:35 – No Theros: Beyond Death Story Link: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/theros-beyond-death-story-cards-2019-12-16 Link: https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/carythomasbarkett-12182019-the-state-of-magic-story-2019 14:04 – Nicky Drayden’s Ravnica Stories Link: https://magic.wizards.com/en/story 20:13 – Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica 23:19 – Children of the Nameless by Brandon Sanderson 25:49 – IDW’s Chandra #1-4 by Vita Ayala Illus. Harvey Tolibao Link: https://www.comixology.com/Magic-The-Gathering-Chandra/comics-series/123281 29:46 – The Art of Magic: The Gathering – Ravnica by James Wyatt 32:54 – War of the Spark: Ravnica by Greg Weisman 38:07 – The Gathering Storm by Django Wexler Link: https://mtg.gamepedia.com/The_Gathering_Storm 41:49 – The Wildered Quest by Kate Elliott 46:33 – 2019 Overall 53:30 – Final Thoughts