The Vorthos Cast

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151 - Mailbag: Pensive Ponderings Mar 15, 2021

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We only have a few weeks before Strixhaven previews start, so that means it's time for another mailbag episode where we answer listener questions! This week we tackle the big important questions like "Who's your least favorite planeswalker?" Enjoy! If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast!

150 - Lore Redux: Mirrodin to New Phyrexia Mar 08, 2021

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With Vorinclex bringing the Phyrexians back to Magic Story after a decade, it's a good time to catch up some newer story fans on what New Phyrexia is all about. In this episode, we cover the backstory from the six sets that chronicle the rise and fall of the plane of Mirrodin. If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast!

Time Spiral Remastered Previews - It's That Girl Mar 04, 2021

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Thank you Wizards of the Coast for our two free preview cardz from Time Spiral Remastered! We have Radha, a key story character from the original block, and a timeshifted land card Commander players are sure to enjoy. Radha, Heir to Keld - RG Legendary Creature - Elf Warrior - Rare Whenever Radha, Heir to Keld attacks, you may add RR. T: Add G. /"Run home, cur. I’ve already taken your master’s head. Don’t make me thrash you with it.”/ Blighted Woodland Land - Timeshifted T: Add C. 3G, T, Sacrifice Blighted Woodland: Search your library for up to two basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle your library. Radha's original preview article, "Who's That Girl?" by Matt Cavotta: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/who%E2%80%99s-girl-2007-01-11 If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast!

149 - Lore Redux: Time Spiral Block Mar 01, 2021

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While everyone's enjoying Time Spiral Remastered preview season, we thought it would be fun to go back and talk about the three novels that were published during the original block. And stay tuned on Thursday, March 4th for our own free preview episode where we reveal two cardz from this set! If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast!

148 - Kaldheim Stories Episode 5 Feb 22, 2021

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It's our final week of Kaldheim story discussion, so we cover the climactic battle of the set, the saga of an old god, and our overall thoughts on this set's narrative execution. "The First Lesson: Introduction to Strixhaven": https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/first-lesson-introduction-strixhaven-2021-02-18 "The Battle for Kaldheim": https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/episode-5-battle-kaldheim-2021-02-03 "The Saga of Lathril": https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/saga-lathril-2021-02-05 If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast!

147 - Kaldheim Stories Episode 4 Feb 15, 2021

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Through fire and mist our heavy metal journey through Kaldheim's story continues! Our heroes brave the heat of Immersturm and a lone warrior wander Istfell in this week's summaries and discussions! "Into the Demons' Realm": https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/episode-4-demons-realm-2021-01-27 "Direction. Purpose. Honor. Glory.": https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/direction-purpose-honor-glory-2021-01-29 If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast!

146 - Kaldheim Stories Episode 3 Feb 08, 2021

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Today's episode is a tale of two sagas: one spun from the egotistical mind of Tibalt, and the other a probably-true account of hero Arni Brokenbrow. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the stories. Introduction to Black Is Magic: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/introduction-black-is-magic-2021-02-04 Designing Black Is Magic: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/designing-black-is-magic-2021-02-04 Black Is Magic Product Details: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/black-is-magic-product-details-2021-02-04 "The Saga of Tibalt": https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/episode-3-saga-tibalt-2021-01-20 "Brokenbrow": https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/brokenbrow-2021-01-22 If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast!

145 - Kaldheim Stories Episode 2 Feb 01, 2021

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We're back with Magic Story, discussing the second main and second side stories for Kaldheim. Kaya learns more about the planeswalkers who will hinder and help her, and Niko finally reaches Starnheim! "Awaken the Trolls": https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/episode-2-awaken-trolls-2021-01-13 "Aim Through the Target": https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/aim-through-target-2021-01-15 If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast!

144 - Flavor Gems of Kaldheim Jan 25, 2021

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As a top-down set, Kaldheim is filled with flavorful cards inspired by Norse mythology. This set's flavor gems episode spans the divine to the dorky, so enjoy! We didn't talk about every single legendary creature, but you can read about them all here: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/legends-kaldheim-2021-01-21 If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast!

143 - Kaldheim Stories Episode 1 Jan 18, 2021

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Magic Story is back, and Kaya is ready for a nice, relaxing visit to Kaldheim. Er, nevermind, she's on a mysterious monster hunt! Meanwhile, Niko has arrived after their first planeswalk and is faced with a whole new world with unfamiliar rules. This week we summarized and discuss our first two stories from this snow-packed set! "Travelers": https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/episode-1-travelers-2021-01-07 "Know Which Way the Wind Is Blowing": https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/know-which-way-wind-blowing-2021-01-08 If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast!

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