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86 - The Gathering Storm Ch. 14-17 Oct 21, 2019

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We're in week two of three covering the final episodes of Django Wexler's The Gathering Storm! This episode is all about the chapters leading up to the finale, where things really start going awry for our heroes and the clamps of Nicol Bolas's trap snap shut. Enjoy! If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast! 01:07 – Riot Games Introduces Digital TCG Runeterra Link: https://playruneterra.com/en-us/ 04:45 – The Gathering Storm Chapter 14 Link: https://mailchi.mp/8d3f6c0de7f0/chapter-one-the-gathering-storm-by-django-wexler-1274959 12:33 – The Gathering Storm Chapter 15 Link: https://mailchi.mp/c2f4c4b9b5e1/chapter-one-the-gathering-storm-by-django-wexler-1297011 21:28 – The Gathering Storm Chapter 16 Link: https://mailchi.mp/9b7febc08405/chapter-one-the-gathering-storm-by-django-wexler-1297031 27:33 – The Gathering Storm Chapter 17 Link: https://mailchi.mp/f7a2dc644389/chapter-one-the-gathering-storm-by-django-wexler-1297039 34:33 – Final Thoughts

85 - The Gathering Storm Ch. 11-13 Oct 14, 2019

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We had a bunch of announcements this past week, but more importantly, we're back to talking about The Gathering Storm by Django Wexler! We're gonna be finishing this prequel series over the next three weeks, starting with chapters 11, 12, and 13 this week. If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast! 01:01 – Announcing: Mystery Boosters Link: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-mystery-booster-2019-10-10 03:21 – Announcing: Unsanctioned Link: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-unsanctioned-2019-10-10 06:28 – Game Night Product and Eldraine Holiday Gift Bundle 08:06 – War of the Spark: Forsaken Info Link: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/war-spark-forsaken-2019-10-09 13:18 – The Gathering Storm Chapter 11 Link: https://mailchi.mp/7d7e870cbf60/chapter-one-the-gathering-storm-by-django-wexler-1274875 20:25 – The Gathering Storm Chapter 12 Link: https://us14.campaign-archive.com/?u=671981442a09c23d267bd602b&id=6ab57d4759 23:24 – The Gathering Storm Chapter 13 Link: https://mailchi.mp/05c539e100c1/chapter-one-the-gathering-storm-by-django-wexler-1274903 30:57 – Final Thoughts

84 - Fairy Tales in Throne of Eldraine Oct 07, 2019

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Throne of Eldraine has been revealed in all its flavorful glory! The set pulls from two major influences: Arthurian legend and fairy tales. This week we're diving deep into the second, discussing both the general fairy tale tropes and specific fairy tale references that appear in the set. If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast! 01:53 – Ponies: The Galloping Extra Life Charity Promotion Link: https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/10/03/magic-the-gathering-reveals-my-little-pony-crossover-set-for-charity 03:18 – Fairy Tale Tropes in Throne of Eldraine 10:14 – Specific Fairy Tales in Throne of Eldraine Link: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/sorcerers-apprentice-2010-07-12 38:08 – Final Thoughts

83 - Arthurian Legends of Throne of Eldraine Sep 30, 2019

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Throne of Eldraine has been revealed in all its flavorful glory! The set pulls from two major influences: Arthurian legend and fairy tales. This week we're diving deep into the first, uncovering the cards that pull from specific elements of the Arthur mythology, medieval knights, and the wisps of magic that entwine the two. If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast! 01:01 – MF Atlanta Recap 02:58 – Trials of Alara Comic Cancelled Link: https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/09/21/idw-cancels-magic-the-gathering-chandra-the-trials-of-alara-comic-before-publication/ 03:49 – Game Night Product Cover Revealed Link: https://wpn.wizards.com/en/products/game-night-2019 04:52 – No Throne of Eldraine Art Book Link: https://twitter.com/aquelajames/status/1176238964631453696 08:12 – Arthurian Gems of Eldraine 38:31 – Final Thoughts

Throne of Eldraine Previews: Tainted Love Sep 19, 2019

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It's time for TWO free preview cards from Throne of Eldraine! First, we have a card representing the turnstile relationships of Queen Ayara, who takes new suiters as quickly as the old ones die questing. Festive Funeral 4B Instant - C Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn, where X is the number of cards in your graveyard. "Even as we mourn the last, we look to the next with joy. Hopefully, my new suitor will bring the Cauldron home." —Ayara, First of Locthwain Our second card sees the healing and redemption of one Garruk Wildspeaker, no longer cursed by the Chain Veil! Return of the Wildspeaker 4G Instant - R Choose one — *Draw cards equal to the greatest power among non-Human creatures you control. *Non-Human creatures you control get +3/+3 until end of turn.

82 - The Wildered Quest Sep 16, 2019

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We've got a few quick announcements about upcoming podcast content (MF Atlanta! Week Off! Previews! Flavor Gems!), and then it's time to just dig into Kate Elliott's novel, The Wildered Quest. After brief worldbuilding notes, we cover the entire book in summaries, jokes, and reflections. If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast! 01:28 – The Whole Cast Will Be at MF Atlanta This Weekend! 02:23 – We Have Two Free Preview Cards on Thursday! 02:41 – Kenrith Family Portrait & Kate Elliott Interview Link: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/portrait-kenriths-2019-09-12 03:37 – Eldraine Worldbuilding 11:17 – The Wildered Quest Summary and Discussion Link: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/634136/throne-of-eldraine-the-wildered-quest-by-kate-elliott/?pdivflag=

81 - If or When with Gavin Verhey Sep 09, 2019

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Product Architect Gavin Verhey of Wizards of the Coast is back to guest on the podcast once again! This week we play a game of "If or When" with him, where we say a character and Gavin tells us "When" (When we finally make this card) or "If" (If we ever make this card). We talk about characters from all across Magic's history, from its earliest days to this year, so enjoy! If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast! 01:29 – Throne of Eldraine Previews Have Begun Link: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/throne-eldraine 01:54 – We have TWO Free Preview Cards on September 19th 02:45 – 2020 Standard Sets Announced Link: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/476756794 06:44 – If or When with Gavin Verhey 49:25 – Final Thoughts

80 - Yet Another Mailbag Episode Sep 02, 2019

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A week of downtime means a week of digging into our mailbag to catch up on all the questions we haven't been answering in previous episodes! From the brilliant to the banal, sit back and enjoy a relaxed episode that hits a variety of smaller topics. If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast! 01:43 – Meet Oko, Magic’s New Fey Planeswalker Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurenorsini/2019/08/28/exclusive-meet-oko-the-magic-the-gathering-multiverses-newest-planeswalker/#7a2bb49f1b1a 05:13 – Listener Question: How Long Has Each Planeswalker Been a Planeswalker? 19:06 – Listener Question: Planar Chaos Colorshift a Planeswalker? 22:49 – Listener Question: Flavor + Mechanics Homerun Cards? 26:50 – Listener Question: Speculation for a Viking Plane? 28:56 – Listener Question: Which Muppet Babies Are the Gatewatch? 30:46 – Listener Question: History of the Slivers? 31:51 – Listener Question: What Are Karn’s Abilities? 33:46 – Listener Question: What Author Would You Hire to Write Magic? 40:24 – Listener Question: Where Would You Start Telling Magic’s Story? 46:36 – Final Thoughts

79 - An Introduction to Multiversal Metaphysics Aug 26, 2019

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What is nothingness? What does it mean to exist? How come that frog I summoning in combat dissipated in a swirling burst of energy? These are the questions that plague metaphysically minded mages around the Multiverse, and today we're diving into, well, how reality works in the Magic IP. We've fielded lots of questions about these kinds of things over time, so consider this episode one big answer to a bunch of 'em! If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast! 02:50 – Happy One Year on the Show, Brian and Ashley! 03:58 – The Inspiring Questions 06:32 – Metaphysics of the Blind Eternities 26:51 – Metaphysics of Planes 40:13 – Metaphysics of Magic 52:17 – Final Thoughts

78 - The Gathering Storm Ch. 7-10 Aug 19, 2019

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We've reached the halfway point in Django Wexler's The Gathering Storm, with chapters 7 through 10 leading us up to the (failed) guild summit before War of the Spark. We even get back to listener questions, so thanks again to all our fans who ask those! If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast! 00:39 – The Wildered Quest Blurb Link: https://www.amazon.com/Throne-Eldraine-Wildered-Kate-Elliott-ebook/dp/B07VP1PQ81 01:57 – Listener Question: Elder Dragons Older than the Thran? 03:23 – Listener Question: How Many Pre-Mending Planeswalkers Still Around? 07:23 – Listener Question: Could Dack Have Saved Himself with the Immortal Sun? 10:39 – The Gathering Storm Chapter 7 Link: https://us14.campaign-archive.com/?u=671981442a09c23d267bd602b&id=f04ef0245f 19:16 – The Gathering Storm Chapter 8 Link: https://us14.campaign-archive.com/?u=671981442a09c23d267bd602b&id=77411a7f11 32:19 – The Gathering Storm Chapter 9 Link: https://us14.campaign-archive.com/?u=671981442a09c23d267bd602b&id=fd2c659d7a 37:04 – The Gathering Storm Chapter 10 Link: https://us14.campaign-archive.com/?u=671981442a09c23d267bd602b&id=331efd73d0 46:57 – Final Thoughts

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