Adapted From MTG Wiki- Theros
The Theros block consists of the large expansion Theros, and the two small expansions Born of the Gods and Journey into Nyx. It is the twentieth block in Magic: The Gathering history. The block was released from 2013–2014.
Theros is the first set in the Theros block. It is the 62nd Magic expansion and was released on September 27, 2013.
Storyline
A pantheon of 15 powerful gods watches over Theros. Though residing in Nyx, the gods can take on many forms and often walk among mortals. Each also has a unique color identity. The five core gods are mono-colored and comprise the central pillars of the Therosian belief system. The color identities of these five are Heliod (white), Thassa (blue), Erebos (black), Purphoros (red), and Nylea (green). The ten minor gods represent the two-color pairings and were introduced later in Born of the Gods and Journey into Nyx.
Elspeth
After planeswalking away from New Phyrexia, Elspeth finds herself on a vaguely familiar plane, Theros. While she had visited once years ago when she acquired her sword, she remains relatively unaware of the nature of the plane, namely the theology. The snake priests in a temple devoted to Pharika help her back to full strength while she reflects on her experiences with Koth, Venser, Tezzeret, Karn, and Melira back on New Phyrexia. Elspeth wants a peaceful life like the one she had on Bant before the Conflux. However, on Theros, the gods have different plans. Walking around the forests of Theros, Elspeth faces a deadly hydra, having already killed many Therosian heroes. After a bitter battle, she emerges the victor. Heliod, taking notice of her feat, now strives to make Elspeth his champion.
Xenagos
A satyr born to the plane of Theros, Xenagos spent much of his life romping around with his clan of fellow satyrs. His favorite activities included partying and drinking until his planeswalker spark ignited, and he could travel away from Theros. After visiting many planes and seeing the expanse of the Multiverse, his return to his native plane did not bring a feeling of home. He could now see how insignificant his life was before and even still after his awakening. Driven by a desire for power, his mission is to enter the Therosian pantheon as a god.
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