{"id":11968,"date":"2026-01-13T16:18:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T15:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mizoutcg.fr\/?post_type=lore&#038;p=11968"},"modified":"2026-04-24T14:55:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T12:55:23","slug":"episode-3-lequipage-du-weatherlight","status":"publish","type":"lore","link":"https:\/\/mizoutcg.fr\/en\/mtglore\/episode-3-lequipage-du-weatherlight\/","title":{"rendered":"Episode 6: The Crew of the Weatherlight"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction: A Ship in the Clouds<\/h2>\n\nThree centuries have passed since the Brothers' War. On Dominaria, the scars of that titanic conflict have slowly healed, but in the shadows, a far older threat is preparing its return. Urza, now a near-divine planeswalker, has not been idle: for millennia, he has patiently assembled the pieces of an ultimate weapon capable of annihilating Phyrexia once and for all.\n\nThis weapon is <strong>the Legacy<\/strong> \u2014 a collection of artifacts whose combination can unleash a power capable of destroying a machine-god. But artifacts are nothing without the heroes destined to wield them. Enter the <strong>Weatherlight<\/strong>, a legendary flying ship and its motley crew of heroes, monsters, and broken destinies.\n\nThis episode introduces you to one of the most iconic crews in the history of Magic: The Gathering \u2014 characters whose adventures defined an entire decade of the game's universe. Prepare to embark.\n\n<figure class=\"mtg-art mtg-art-full mtg-art-align-center mtg-art-hd\"><div class=\"mtg-art-frame\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.wizards.com\/2018\/images\/daily\/c4rd4r7_n0YOznqJXR.jpg\" alt=\"The wreck of the Weatherlight on the volcanic shores of Bogardan. Centuries after its glory, the legendary ship awaits its rebirth in Dominaria (2018). Art by Kev Walker.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><figcaption><span class=\"mtg-art-caption\">The wreck of the Weatherlight on the volcanic shores of Bogardan. Centuries after its glory, the legendary ship awaits its rebirth in Dominaria (2018). Art by Kev Walker.<\/span><span class=\"mtg-art-credit\">Art: Wizards of the Coast<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"mtg-card mtg-card-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/pls\/133\/skyship-weatherlight?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/large\/front\/6\/3\/63f5498b-bb12-48ec-811b-b52e45ffddaf.jpg?1586450703\" alt=\"Skyship Weatherlight\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The Weatherlight, a legendary ship built by Urza himself, is far more than a mere means of transport: it&#039;s an essential component of the Legacy, endowed with its own consciousness and capable of traveling between planes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2>Urza's Legacy: A Millennia-Old Weapon<\/h2>\n\nTo understand the Weatherlight and its crew, you first need to understand the Legacy. After his pyrrhic victory over Mishra and his transformation into a planeswalker, Urza devoted millennia to a single goal: to create a weapon capable of destroying Yawgmoth and Phyrexia.\n\n<h3>The Components of the Legacy<\/h3>\n\nThe Legacy is not a single artifact \u2014 it's a <strong>collection of magical objects<\/strong> that, once gathered and activated together, unleash a power capable of annihilating even a god. Among its components:\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Weatherlight<\/strong>: The ship itself, built with salvaged Thran technology<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Powerstones<\/strong>: Fragments of the original stone that triggered the Brothers' War<\/li>\n<li><strong>Karn<\/strong>: The silver golem, bearer of a latent planeswalker spark<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gerrard Capashen<\/strong>: The hero himself is part of the Legacy \u2014 his blood and his destiny are essential components<\/li>\n<li><strong>Various artifacts<\/strong>: The Sword of the Ages, the Skull of Ramos, and other objects of power<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"mtg-card-gallery mtg-cols-3\"><div class=\"mtg-gallery-title\">The Components of the Legacy<\/div><div class=\"mtg-gallery-grid\"><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/dmr\/229\/fr\/lh%C3%A9ritage-(legacy-weapon)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/7\/a\/7af8917e-948b-46ae-a85b-9f3ed1488de1.jpg?1677131830\" alt=\"Legacy Weapon\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>L&#039;H\u00e9ritage<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/usg\/298\/fr\/karn-golem-dargent-(karn-silver-golem)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/f\/5\/f55dc430-5219-4d56-b859-e3925bf7788c.jpg?1562946771\" alt=\"Karn, Silver Golem\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Karn, Golem d&#039;argent<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/wth\/160\/fr\/grimoire-de-thran-(thran-tome)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/1\/c\/1cc34df8-5c85-4977-9017-b3b50f0a0a79.jpg?1562799654\" alt=\"Thran Tome\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Grimoire de Thran<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\nThe card <em>Legacy Weapon<\/em> (left) represents the final weapon once all components are assembled \u2014 a power capable of exiling any threat. <em>Karn, Silver Golem<\/em> (center) is one of Urza's most precious creations: a pacifist golem with a soul, who will later become a planeswalker in his own right. The <em>Thran Tome<\/em> (right) contains the secrets of the Thran civilization, essential for understanding and activating the Legacy.\n\n<h3>Urza's Plan<\/h3>\n\nUrza knew that simply attacking Phyrexia would be futile. He needed a weapon capable of striking at the very heart of the mechanical plane, of destroying Yawgmoth himself. But this weapon required a <strong>mortal bearer<\/strong> \u2014 a hero capable of activating it at the crucial moment. This hero, Urza literally <em>created<\/em>: by manipulating bloodlines and destinies, he brought Gerrard Capashen into being, the chosen one of the Legacy.\n\n<h2>The Weatherlight: More Than a Ship<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"mtg-card mtg-card-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/nec\/165\/fr\/aquilon-(weatherlight)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/large\/front\/8\/d\/8daa00b3-6e24-4d89-ba5f-140378ce2a62.jpg?1645477712\" alt=\"Weatherlight\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>In its original version from the Weatherlight expansion (1997), the ship appears as a legendary artifact capable of drawing from the library \u2014 symbolizing its ability to &#039;find&#039; the components of the Legacy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nThe Weatherlight is no ordinary flying ship. Built by Urza from <strong>Thran technology<\/strong> recovered from the ruins of the Empire, it possesses several extraordinary features:\n\n<h3>A Dimensional Engine<\/h3>\n\nThe heart of the Weatherlight is a <strong>Thran engine<\/strong> capable of generating enough energy to travel between planes. This capability is rare and precious \u2014 most ships on Dominaria are limited to their own world. The Weatherlight can cross dimensional boundaries, making it the perfect tool for Urza's mission.\n\n<h3>A Living Consciousness<\/h3>\n\nOver the course of its adventures, the Weatherlight develops a form of <strong>artificial consciousness<\/strong>. The ship \"feels\" its crew, reacts to dangers, and will eventually sacrifice itself during the Phyrexian Invasion. This consciousness is linked to the Legacy itself \u2014 the ship knows it has a destiny to fulfill.\n\n<h3>The Evolution of the Ship<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"mtg-card-gallery mtg-cols-3\"><div class=\"mtg-gallery-title\">The Evolution of the Weatherlight Across Expansions<\/div><div class=\"mtg-gallery-grid\"><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/nec\/165\/fr\/aquilon-(weatherlight)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/8\/d\/8daa00b3-6e24-4d89-ba5f-140378ce2a62.jpg?1645477712\" alt=\"Weatherlight\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Aquilon<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/pls\/133\/skyship-weatherlight?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/6\/3\/63f5498b-bb12-48ec-811b-b52e45ffddaf.jpg?1586450703\" alt=\"Skyship Weatherlight\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Skyship Weatherlight<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/m15\/111\/fr\/parangon-des-tombeaux-b%C3%A9ants-(paragon-of-open-graves)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/b\/0\/b0db3539-70b7-415d-8e24-3aa219a01b9b.jpg?1562792865\" alt=\"Paragon of Open Graves\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Parangon des tombeaux b\u00e9ants<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\nThe Weatherlight appears on numerous cards over the years, reflecting its narrative evolution. The original 1997 version (left) shows a still \"young\" ship. <em>Skyship Weatherlight<\/em> (center) from the Planeshift expansion represents the ship at its peak, capable of searching for any artifact. The third card shows that even after its destruction, the legacy of the Weatherlight endures in the Magic universe.\n\n<h2>The Heroes of the Weatherlight<\/h2>\n\nThe crew of the Weatherlight is one of the most developed character ensembles in the history of Magic. Each member has their own story, motivations, and tragic or heroic destiny.\n\n<h3>Captain Sisay: The True Leader<\/h3>\n\n<strong>Sisay<\/strong> is the rightful captain of the Weatherlight. Descended from a long line of sailors, she inherited the ship and used it to roam Dominaria in search of the components of the Legacy. Wise, determined, and respected by all, she is the moral heart of the crew.\n\nUnfortunately, the story begins with her <strong>capture<\/strong>. Volrath, the Evincar of Rath, abducts her to lure the rest of the crew into a trap. It is this capture that triggers the entire Weatherlight saga adventure.\n\n<figure class=\"mtg-art mtg-art-large mtg-art-align-center mtg-art-hd\"><div class=\"mtg-art-frame\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.wizards.com\/2018\/images\/daily\/c4rd4r7_OEKrEFIBrZ.jpg\" alt=\"Shanna Sisay, descendant of the original captain, fights in Dominaria United. The legacy of the Sisay bloodline endures across the centuries.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><figcaption><span class=\"mtg-art-caption\">Shanna Sisay, descendant of the original captain, fights in Dominaria United. The legacy of the Sisay bloodline endures across the centuries.<\/span><span class=\"mtg-art-credit\">Art: Wizards of the Coast<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3>Gerrard Capashen: The Reluctant Hero<\/h3>\n\n<strong>Gerrard<\/strong> is the central protagonist of the saga. Born into the noble Capashen family, his destiny was manipulated by Urza from before his birth. When he was just an infant, the golem Karn <strong>saved him from a massacre<\/strong> orchestrated by Phyrexia \u2014 but it was <strong>Sidar Kondo<\/strong>, a warlord of Benalia, who actually raised him.\n\nAt Sidar Kondo's, Gerrard grew up alongside <strong>Vuel<\/strong>, Kondo's biological son. The two boys were like brothers, but jealousy and manipulation transformed this brotherhood into hatred. Vuel, convinced that Gerrard had stolen his father's love, eventually betrayed his family and became... <strong>Volrath<\/strong>, the servant of Phyrexia.\n\nGerrard left the Weatherlight crew for years, trying to escape his destiny. But when Sisay is captured, he has no choice but to take up arms again.\n\n<div class=\"mtg-card-gallery mtg-cols-3\"><div class=\"mtg-gallery-title\">The Leaders of the Weatherlight<\/div><div class=\"mtg-gallery-grid\"><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/tle\/47\/fr\/capitaine-sissay-(captain-sisay)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/0\/a\/0a41ec8d-3b5a-45a9-abb6-22b5aa3b7faf.jpg?1765679647\" alt=\"Captain Sisay\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Capitaine Sissay<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/c19\/41\/fr\/gerrard-h%C3%A9ros-de-laquilon-(gerrard-weatherlight-hero)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/4\/1\/41a98958-3744-4b7e-b406-61345591fdb3.jpg?1645512202\" alt=\"Gerrard, Weatherlight Hero\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Gerrard, h\u00e9ros de l&#039;Aquilon<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/apc\/11\/fr\/gerrard-capashen-(gerrard-capashen)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/d\/c\/dcfc853a-191d-45ee-bb4e-f714870b551b.jpg?1562947626\" alt=\"Gerrard Capashen\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Gerrard Capashen<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n<em>Captain Sisay<\/em> (left) in her legendary version can search for any legendary card \u2014 reflecting her role as a \"Legacy hunter.\" <em>Gerrard, Weatherlight Hero<\/em> (center) shows his ability to bring back fallen allies. <em>Gerrard Capashen<\/em> (right) represents his protective nature toward his crew.\n\n<h3>Hanna: The Brilliant Navigator<\/h3>\n\n<strong>Hanna<\/strong> is the navigator and mechanic of the Weatherlight. An expert in artifacts and ancient history, she is indispensable for understanding and maintaining the ship. She is also <strong>Gerrard's love<\/strong> \u2014 their romance runs throughout the saga.\n\nWhat few know is that Hanna is the <strong>daughter of Barrin<\/strong>, the most powerful mage of Tolaria and Urza's right-hand man. She rejected her father's academy to live her own adventures, but this family connection will play a crucial role later.\n\n<h3>Tahngarth: The Proud Minotaur<\/h3>\n\n<strong>Tahngarth<\/strong> is the first officer of the Weatherlight, a minotaur warrior of exceptional strength and honor. His pride is legendary \u2014 which makes his torture at the hands of Volrath all the more tragic. The villain captured and <strong>disfigured<\/strong> him, transforming his body into a monstrous form. Despite this humiliation, Tahngarth remains loyal to the crew and fights with the ferocity of an enraged bull.\n\n<h3>Squee: The Immortal Goblin<\/h3>\n\n<strong>Squee<\/strong> is the goblin cabin boy of the Weatherlight \u2014 and apparently the most useless member of the crew. Cowardly, clumsy, and not very intelligent, he serves mainly as comic relief. But Squee hides an extraordinary secret: he is <strong>mysteriously immortal<\/strong>. No matter how many times he dies, he always comes back. This unexplained ability will prove crucial during the Invasion.\n\n<div class=\"mtg-card-gallery mtg-cols-3\"><div class=\"mtg-gallery-title\">The Main Crew<\/div><div class=\"mtg-gallery-grid\"><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/cmm\/580\/fr\/hanna-la-navigatrice-(hanna-ships-navigator)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/b\/1\/b11b1b46-ef63-4e24-84d3-de47ac15883c.jpg?1734871461\" alt=\"Hanna, Ship&#039;s Navigator\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Hanna la navigatrice<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/c19\/50\/fr\/tahngarth-officier-en-second-(tahngarth-first-mate)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/d\/3\/d3254354-3238-42cf-aee4-ca16ca2ed44b.jpg?1645512265\" alt=\"Tahngarth, First Mate\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Tahngarth, officier en second<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/c19\/152\/fr\/skwi-nabab-gobelin-(squee-goblin-nabob)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/6\/5\/65658d68-045c-45a2-b927-8d1fcb49f020.jpg?1645512846\" alt=\"Squee, Goblin Nabob\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Skwi, nabab gobelin<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n<em>Hanna, Ship's Navigator<\/em> (left) can recover lost artifacts \u2014 perfect for a Legacy hunter. <em>Tahngarth, First Mate<\/em> (center) shows his warrior nature, capable of facing multiple enemies. <em>Squee, Goblin Nabob<\/em> (right) perfectly illustrates his immortality: he always returns from your graveyard to your hand.\n\n<h3>Orim: The Healer<\/h3>\n\n<strong>Orim<\/strong> is the medic of the Weatherlight, a Samite devoted to the healing arts. A pacifist by conviction, she tends to the crew's wounds after every battle. Her medical expertise will be crucial in the face of Phyrexia's horrors.\n\n<figure class=\"mtg-card mtg-card-align-float-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/tmp\/33\/fr\/orim-gu%C3%A9risseuse-santive-(orim-samite-healer)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/c\/b\/cb21a390-25d5-4c8d-9a4e-e26cd7239797.jpg?1539700870\" alt=\"Orim, Samite Healer\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Orim represents hope and compassion within a crew often confronted with violence and death.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2>Tragic Destinies<\/h2>\n\nNot all crew members will have a happy ending. Three of them will face particularly tragic fates, illustrating the human cost of the war against Phyrexia.\n\n<h3>Mirri: The Ultimate Sacrifice<\/h3>\n\n<strong>Mirri<\/strong> is a feline warrior (<em>cat warrior<\/em>), Gerrard's childhood friend. They grew up together in Benalia and trained side by side. Her agility and her claws make her a formidable fighter, but it is her <strong>absolute loyalty<\/strong> to Gerrard that defines her character.\n\nOn Rath, during the assault on Volrath's stronghold, Mirri faces an impossible choice. Crovax, transformed into a vampire by his curse, threatens Gerrard. Without hesitation, Mirri <strong>deliberately sacrifices herself<\/strong> to save her friend. She steps in, knowing it will cost her life. It is no accident \u2014 it is the ultimate act of love from a warrior for her companion-in-arms.\n\n<figure class=\"mtg-card mtg-card-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/10e\/279\/fr\/mirri-guerri%C3%A8re-chat-(mirri-cat-warrior)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/large\/front\/c\/9\/c9e524e7-1160-444e-a173-e70351d45a28.jpg?1562555110\" alt=\"Mirri, Cat Warrior\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Mirri embodies loyalty and sacrifice. Her death remains one of the most poignant moments of the Weatherlight saga.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3>Crovax: From Hero to Monster<\/h3>\n\n<strong>Crovax<\/strong> may be the most tragic character of the entire saga. A noble by birth, he joined the Weatherlight crew for a personal reason: to find <strong>Selenia<\/strong>, an angel he loved who had been captured by the Phyrexians.\n\n<figure class=\"mtg-card mtg-card-align-float-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/tmp\/270\/fr\/s%C3%A9l%C3%A9nia-lange-noir-(selenia-dark-angel)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/5\/8\/58d7dbc8-3fce-4227-8136-09e71c932007.jpg?1539705337\" alt=\"Selenia, Dark Angel\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Selenia, the angel Crovax loved, was corrupted by Phyrexia and turned into an instrument of his curse.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nBut Selenia was not a prisoner \u2014 she had become a <strong>dark angel<\/strong>, an agent of Phyrexia. When Crovax finally found her again, he had to kill her to defend himself. As she died, Selenia cast a <strong>curse<\/strong> upon him: Crovax became a vampire, thirsting for blood and pain.\n\nIt is under the grip of this curse that Crovax kills Mirri. After this tragedy, he sinks completely into darkness. He will eventually <strong>willingly join Phyrexia<\/strong> and become the new Evincar of Rath after Volrath's fall \u2014 one of the most formidable enemies of the crew he once served.\n\n<div class=\"mtg-card-gallery mtg-cols-3\"><div class=\"mtg-gallery-title\">The Transformation of Crovax<\/div><div class=\"mtg-gallery-grid\"><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/sth\/55\/fr\/crovax-le-maudit-(crovax-the-cursed)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/7\/8\/780f2a36-23e9-4384-960e-6647d4e9cae9.jpg?1539693448\" alt=\"Crovax the Cursed\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Crovax le maudit<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/10e\/127\/fr\/incarmal-en-devenir-(ascendant-evincar)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/f\/8\/f8d0f222-6c57-4f36-93c5-b8d422bb53bc.jpg?1562558033\" alt=\"Ascendant Evincar\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Incarmal en devenir<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/tsr\/15\/fr\/crovax-h%C3%A9ros-en-devenir-(crovax-ascendant-hero)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/e\/6\/e6d92c02-03f9-4f2c-9b0b-57918cf11b29.jpg?1646041398\" alt=\"Crovax, Ascendant Hero\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Crovax, h\u00e9ros en devenir<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n<em>Crovax the Cursed<\/em> (left) shows the noble transformed into a vampire, forced to sacrifice creatures to survive. <em>Ascendant Evincar<\/em> (center) represents Crovax at the peak of his evil power, dominating Rath. <em>Crovax, Ascendant Hero<\/em> (right) comes from an alternate timeline where Mirri survived \u2014 showing what Crovax could have become without the curse.\n\n<h3>Ertai: Arrogance Punished<\/h3>\n\n<strong>Ertai<\/strong> is a young mage from the Tolarian Academy, a student of Barrin himself. Brilliant but incredibly <strong>arrogant<\/strong>, he considers the rest of the crew to be uncultured barbarians. His magical talent is undeniable, but his ego blinds him.\n\nDuring the escape from Rath, Ertai stays behind to <strong>keep the portal open<\/strong> allowing the Weatherlight to flee. The portal closes before he can pass through, leaving him <strong>stranded on Rath<\/strong>. Alone, surrounded by enemies, Ertai is captured by the Phyrexians.\n\nFor years, they <strong>torture and corrupt him<\/strong>. When the crew sees him again, Ertai is nothing more than a Phyrexian creature, his body altered by compleation. He will fight his former friends as an enemy.\n\n<div class=\"mtg-card-gallery mtg-cols-2\"><div class=\"mtg-gallery-title\">Before and After: The Fall of Ertai<\/div><div class=\"mtg-gallery-grid\"><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/exo\/33\/fr\/erta%C3%AF-expert-sorcier-(ertai-wizard-adept)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/5\/1\/51734557-d458-47e0-b3aa-9b39a1451278.jpg?1539690218\" alt=\"Ertai, Wizard Adept\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Erta\u00ef, expert sorcier<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/pls\/107\/fr\/erta%C3%AF-le-corrompu-(ertai-the-corrupted)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/c\/6\/c6747820-8b6b-4156-8093-453a1674e29a.jpg?1562936953\" alt=\"Ertai, the Corrupted\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Erta\u00ef le corrompu<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\nThe contrast between the two cards is striking. <em>Ertai, Wizard Adept<\/em> (left) shows a confident young mage, capable of countering any spell. <em>Ertai, the Corrupted<\/em> (right) reveals what he has become: a Phyrexian abomination sacrificing his own allies to fuel his magic.\n\n<h2>The Antagonist: Volrath the Fallen<\/h2>\n\n<strong>Volrath<\/strong> is much more than a simple villain \u2014 he is <strong>Gerrard's adoptive brother<\/strong>, the shadow of what the hero could have become.\n\n<h3>From Vuel to Volrath<\/h3>\n\nBorn <strong>Vuel<\/strong>, son of Sidar Kondo, he grew up alongside Gerrard in Benalia. But Phyrexia's agents played on his jealousy, convincing him that his father preferred the orphan Gerrard to his own son. During a rite of passage, Vuel <strong>cheated<\/strong> and was discovered \u2014 a humiliation he blamed on Gerrard.\n\nConsumed by hatred, Vuel betrayed his family and fled. Phyrexia welcomed him, offering him power and revenge. He became <strong>Volrath<\/strong>, the Evincar of Rath \u2014 the governor of an entire plane, with an army at his command.\n\n<h3>The Evincar of Rath<\/h3>\n\nAs Evincar, Volrath rules Rath with absolute cruelty. His <strong>stronghold<\/strong> is a labyrinth of torture and experimentation, where he transforms his enemies into monsters. His obsession with the Legacy \u2014 and with humiliating Gerrard \u2014 guides every one of his actions.\n\nVolrath possesses a unique power: he can <strong>shapeshift<\/strong>, taking the appearance of anyone. This ability makes every encounter dangerous \u2014 how can you know if the ally before you is not Volrath in disguise?\n\n<div class=\"mtg-card-gallery mtg-cols-3\"><div class=\"mtg-gallery-title\">Volrath&#039;s Power<\/div><div class=\"mtg-gallery-grid\"><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/nem\/75\/fr\/w%C3%B6hlrajh-le-d%C3%A9chu-(volrath-the-fallen)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/4\/9\/49a75bfb-b2ad-4a65-860b-9ebc82ee1472.jpg?1562629727\" alt=\"Volrath the Fallen\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>W\u00f6hlrajh le d\u00e9chu<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/sth\/143\/fr\/forteresse-de-w%C3%B6hlrajh-(volraths-stronghold)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/7\/2\/72c6281e-5e64-41e9-ba1a-17bcd1ddf86e.jpg?1539694468\" alt=\"Volrath&#039;s Stronghold\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Forteresse de W\u00f6hlrajh<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/tmp\/115\/fr\/commandant-gr%C3%AAv%C3%ABn-il-vec-(commander-greven-il-vec)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/8\/9\/89d98f53-c7c5-437f-8c16-91b01c7a5926.jpg?1539702408\" alt=\"Commander Greven il-Vec\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Commandant Gr\u00eav\u00ebn il-Vec<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n<em>Volrath the Fallen<\/em> (left) shows the Evincar after his defeat, disfigured but still dangerous. <em>Volrath's Stronghold<\/em> (center) is his fortress on Rath, a legendary land capable of returning the dead. <em>Commander Greven il-Vec<\/em> (right) is his right-hand man, a ruthless warrior commanding the <em>Predator<\/em>, Volrath's warship.\n\n<h3>The Predator: The Hunter of the Weatherlight<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"mtg-card mtg-card-align-float-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/c14\/263\/fr\/le-pr%C3%A9dateur-navire-amiral-(predator-flagship)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/5\/3\/531f2f6d-c3f3-4085-8e3f-9110d7135604.jpg?1561942643\" alt=\"Predator, Flagship\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The Predator is Volrath&#039;s flagship, built to hunt down and destroy the Weatherlight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nIf the Weatherlight is an exploration vessel, the <strong>Predator<\/strong> is a warship. Larger, heavier, bristling with weapons, it hunts the Weatherlight across the planes under Greven il-Vec's command. The aerial battles between the two ships are among the most epic scenes of the saga.\n\n<h2>Rath: The Artificial Plane<\/h2>\n\n<strong>Rath<\/strong> is not a natural plane \u2014 it is a <strong>Phyrexian creation<\/strong>, an artificial world designed for a precise purpose: to serve as a beachhead for the invasion of Dominaria.\n\n<h3>A Manufactured World<\/h3>\n\nRath was created from <strong>flowstone<\/strong>, a magical substance that Phyrexia can control remotely. The entire plane can be reshaped at the will of the Evincar. Mountains shift, valleys open, traps spring up from the ground itself.\n\nBut Rath has another use: it <strong>constantly grows<\/strong>. Every day, more flowstone is added, and the plane expands. When it reaches a sufficient size, it will <strong>merge with Dominaria<\/strong> \u2014 that's the Overlay, the first act of the Phyrexian Invasion.\n\n<h3>The Peoples of Rath<\/h3>\n\nDespite its artificial nature, Rath is home to populations:\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Vec<\/strong>: Enslaved humans, used as labor<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Dal<\/strong>: Human rebels fighting Volrath<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Skyshroud Elves<\/strong>: An entire forest transplanted from another plane, with its elven inhabitants who resist desperately<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Slivers<\/strong>: Phyrexian artificial creatures used as weapons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"mtg-card-gallery mtg-cols-3\"><div class=\"mtg-gallery-title\">The Elements of Rath<\/div><div class=\"mtg-gallery-grid\"><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/tmp\/326\/fr\/for%C3%AAt-de-linciel-(skyshroud-forest)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/1\/8\/1830ffda-2497-4cca-8e0a-75a10c59d3e4.jpg?1539706368\" alt=\"Skyshroud Forest\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>For\u00eat de Linciel<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/sth\/129\/fr\/reine-des-slivo%C3%AFdes-(sliver-queen)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/2\/8\/28c3a7df-ef63-4039-ad9b-f2b8b34f32eb.jpg?1539694280\" alt=\"Sliver Queen\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Reine des slivo\u00efdes<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/9ed\/210\/fr\/dragon-rajhi-(rathi-dragon)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/2\/c\/2cce6484-8957-412f-ab4c-8e59a379b33d.jpg?1562733067\" alt=\"Rathi Dragon\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Dragon rajhi<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\nThe <em>Skyshroud Forest<\/em> (left) is an entire ecosystem torn from another world and transplanted onto Rath. The <em>Sliver Queen<\/em> (center) represents one of Rath's most dangerous biological weapons \u2014 slivers share their abilities, becoming exponentially more dangerous in groups. The <em>Rathi Dragon<\/em> (right) is one of the natural creatures of this hostile plane.\n\n<h2>Summary: The Legacy Takes Shape<\/h2>\n\nWith this episode, the pieces are in place for one of the most epic conflicts in the history of Magic: The Gathering:\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Legacy<\/strong> is almost complete \u2014 only the moment to activate it is missing<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Weatherlight crew<\/strong> is assembled, each member with their role to play<\/li>\n<li><strong>Volrath<\/strong> has been temporarily defeated, but Rath remains a threat<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phyrexia<\/strong> is preparing the Overlay, the merging of Rath with Dominaria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nThe tragedies of Mirri, Crovax, and Ertai remind us that this war has a <strong>terrible human cost<\/strong>. Every victory is tinged with loss, every battle leaves scars.\n\n<div class=\"mtg-card-gallery mtg-cols-3\"><div class=\"mtg-gallery-title\">The Stakes Ahead<\/div><div class=\"mtg-gallery-grid\"><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/sth\/131\/fr\/slivo%C3%AFde-ravitailleur-(victual-sliver)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/0\/a\/0a1d89fa-d194-4d8a-82d6-32fe55d68dbe.jpg?1539694316\" alt=\"Victual Sliver\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Slivo\u00efde ravitailleur<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/rtr\/168\/fr\/r%C3%A9union-des-h%C3%A9ros-(heroes-reunion)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/f\/6\/f6874a0b-6f40-48b2-9a36-652992c11e29.jpg?1562795549\" alt=\"Heroes&#039; Reunion\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>R\u00e9union des h\u00e9ros<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"mtg-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/card\/tsb\/91\/fr\/victoire-de-la-coalition-(coalition-victory)?utm_source=api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Voir sur Scryfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cards.scryfall.io\/normal\/front\/5\/a\/5a6279b8-6dca-4711-9578-21c3e3631130.jpg?1562776859\" alt=\"Coalition Victory\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Victoire de la coalition<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\nBut the worst is yet to come. The Phyrexian Invasion is approaching \u2014 and this time, Yawgmoth himself will lead his armies.\n\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Episode 4: The Phyrexian Invasion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The sky of Dominaria darkens. Portals open at the four corners of the world, vomiting forth legions of mechanical monstrosities. Yawgmoth, the Father of Machines, finally launches his total invasion. The crew of the Weatherlight, the mages of Tolaria, the elves of Llanowar, the angels of Serra \u2014 all will have to unite in a desperate Coalition to face the greatest threat the Multiverse has ever known. The hour of the ultimate sacrifice is approaching...<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mtg.fandom.com\/wiki\/Rath_and_Storm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Rath and Storm<\/strong><\/a> (anthology, 1998) \u2014 Collection of short stories recounting the Weatherlight's adventure on Rath<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mtg.fandom.com\/wiki\/Mercadian_Masques_(novel)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Mercadian Masques<\/strong><\/a> (novel by Francis Lebaron, 1999) \u2014 Continuation of the crew's adventures after Rath<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/sets\/wth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Weatherlight<\/strong><\/a> (Magic expansion, 1997) \u2014 First expansion dedicated to the Weatherlight crew<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scryfall.com\/sets\/tmp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tempest<\/strong><\/a> (Magic expansion, 1997) \u2014 The arrival on Rath and the confrontation with Volrath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2>Products related to this episode<\/h2>\n<p>Relive this saga with cards from the corresponding expansions:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction: A Ship in the Clouds Three centuries have passed since the Brothers&#8217; War. On Dominaria, the scars of that titanic conflict have slowly healed, but in the shadows, a far older threat is preparing its return. 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