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Hello folks and welcome to the lair! In 2022 I started this channel to explore the narratological universe behind Magic: the Gathering, through essayistic styled videos.
Weekly uploads. Member exclusive content.
Twitter: @OctopusLair
Patreon: patreon.com/octopuslair
I want to share my lifelong passion for MTG and the immense lore concealed behind this awesome game with as many people as possible! Here you will find videos explaining the characters and the stories that unfold within MTG's Multiverse, but also the state of the game, events, books, theories, speculation and much more!
If you share this love for Magic: The Gathering this is the place for you!
The content you will find on this channel is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. For more information see: company.wizards.com/en/legal/fancontentpolicy
Weekly uploads. Member exclusive content.
Twitter: @OctopusLair
Patreon: patreon.com/octopuslair
I want to share my lifelong passion for MTG and the immense lore concealed behind this awesome game with as many people as possible! Here you will find videos explaining the characters and the stories that unfold within MTG's Multiverse, but also the state of the game, events, books, theories, speculation and much more!
If you share this love for Magic: The Gathering this is the place for you!
The content you will find on this channel is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. For more information see: company.wizards.com/en/legal/fancontentpolicy
Welcome to the Lair | Channel TRAILER
🔴Video originally uploaded in the fall of 2022.
Hello folks and welcome to the lair!
In 2022 I started this channel to explore the narratological universe behind Magic: the Gathering, through essayistic styled videos.
I want to share my lifelong passion for MTG and the immense lore concealed behind this awesome game with as many people as possible!
On my channel you will find videos explaining the characters and the stories that unfold within MTG's Multiverse, but also the state of the game, events, books, theories, speculation and much more!
If you share this love for Magic: The Gathering this is the place for you!
Weekly uploads. Member exclusive content.
🔴Unfortunately, our content cannot be monetised on CZcams. If you enjoy watching our videos, please consider supporting us through patreon and spreading the word.
🔵Twitter: @OctopusLair
🟠Patreon: patreon.com/octopuslair
The content you will find on this channel is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. For more information see: company.wizards.com/en/legal/fancontentpolicy
The music used in this video is original. All rights reserved.
The voice of this trailer: www.francescacalvo.com/about
Hello folks and welcome to the lair!
In 2022 I started this channel to explore the narratological universe behind Magic: the Gathering, through essayistic styled videos.
I want to share my lifelong passion for MTG and the immense lore concealed behind this awesome game with as many people as possible!
On my channel you will find videos explaining the characters and the stories that unfold within MTG's Multiverse, but also the state of the game, events, books, theories, speculation and much more!
If you share this love for Magic: The Gathering this is the place for you!
Weekly uploads. Member exclusive content.
🔴Unfortunately, our content cannot be monetised on CZcams. If you enjoy watching our videos, please consider supporting us through patreon and spreading the word.
🔵Twitter: @OctopusLair
🟠Patreon: patreon.com/octopuslair
The content you will find on this channel is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. For more information see: company.wizards.com/en/legal/fancontentpolicy
The music used in this video is original. All rights reserved.
The voice of this trailer: www.francescacalvo.com/about
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MTG LORE: JACE BELEREN - Complete History | Planeswalkers 101 | Ep. 09
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So we did Jace's Complete History. And it is massive. This one took a lot more than we had expected but I am proud to be finally able to present it to you guys. As always, I would like to remind you that this video was entirely sponsored by those of you who have decided to join us on Patreon @www.patreon.com/octopuslair/about. Thank you so, so much for your extreme kindness and trust. I hope yo...
MTG LORE: NAHIRI - Complete History | Planeswalkers 101 | Ep. 08
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In this video we will go through the complete history of Nahiri, the ancient Kor planeswalker from the plane of Zendikar, recently compleated by Elesh Norn during the assault on New Phyrexia in Phyrexia: All Will be One. 🔴Small heads up: I will unfortunately have to take some time off from CZcams in the upcoming weeks to focus on sending out my PhD applications. Will be back ASAP!🔴 I hope you e...
MTG News [ONE]: UPCOMING uncompleated NEW Planeswalker CARDS ANALYSIS
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In this video we will have a look at the five confirmed uncompleated planeswalkers featured in Phyrexia: All Will be One, coming out February 10th, 2023. After a series of official announcements, leaks, spoilers and speculation, we finally know which of the ten planeswalkers headed to New Phyrexia will survive the fight, and which of them will perish. Let's have a look at them together! I apolo...
MTG LORE: KOTH is back?! Who is Koth? | Phyrexia: All Will be One
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With our first lucky winner at the Compleation Lottery, it seems like a good time to take a few moments to explore the story of one of the protagonists of the upcoming set Phyrexia: All Will be One, coming your way on February 10th, 2023. The Fire of Resistance, the Vulshok geomancer Planeswalker from Mirrodin: Koth of the Hammer. I hope you enjoy! :) And until next time, keep loving the lore! ...
MTG NEWS: My PREDICTIONS for the NEXT 5 COMPLEATED Walkers!
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In this video we will speculate on the five next compleated planeswalkers featured in Phyrexia: All Will be One, coming out on February 10th, 2023. WotC has announced that of the ten planeswalkers that will see print in the next set, a grand total of five of them will be doomed to fall before the corruption of New Phyrexia. Who will that be? Let's talk about it together! I hope you enjoy! :) An...
MTG LORE: Who is ELESH NORN?! & New set LEAKS!
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The first leaks of Phyrexia: All Will be One have finally come out along side the official trailer from WotC. Today, we take a look at some of the new cards but, more importantly, we take stock of the situation Elesh Norn so as to be fully up to speed lore-wise for when the set comes out in February! I hope you enjoy! :) And until next time, keep loving the lore! 🔴FOLLOW ME🔴 🟠PATREON: www.patre...
MTG LORE: TEFERI - Complete History | Planeswalkers 101 | Ep. 07
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Teferi Akosa is an incredibly powerful temporal mage from the land of Zhalfir, on Dominaria. During his adventures in the Multiverse he has perhaps saved as many lives as he has taken. His knowledge is nearly boundless and his mastery of time unmatched. In this episode of Walkers 101 you will learn all there is the know about Teferi's life up to the most recent set. From his time at Tolaria to ...
MTG LORE: MISHRA - Complete History | Planeswalkers 101 | Ep. 06.5
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Mishra was an Argivian artificer from the Isles of Argive, in Terisiare, on Dominaria. He is most commonly known as the younger brother to the legendary artificer Urza, founder of the Tolarian academy and creator of the Silver Golem Karn. Through his adventures in MTG's world, Mishra came in conflict with his older brother and their feud grew to epic proportions, eventually leading to the legen...
MTG LORE: URZA - Complete History | Planeswalkers 101 | Ep. 06
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Urza was a human planeswalker from the land of Terisiare, on Dominaria. However, he was best known for his millenia-long struggle against the plane of Phyrexia and its Dark Lord, Father of the Machines, Yawgmoth. Today, on Walkers 101 we will learn about Urza's life, ignition, victories and defeats. From the epic confrontation with his brother Mishra, to his lifelong quest for the destruction o...
MTG LORE: UGIN - Complete History | Planeswalkers 101 | Ep. 05
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Ugin is a dragon planeswalker, ancient beyond measure. His long life has given him a unique perspective on the Multiverse: he sees it as an unbroken whole and seeks to understand its deepest mysteries. Today, we embark on a journey to learn about all of Ugin's adventures within MTG's Multiverse: from his birth from the thunderstorms of the primordial Ur-Dragon, to his epilogue in the War of the...
MTG LORE: The Great Mending and the Planeswalker's Spark
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Planeswalkers used to enjoy limitless magical power and knowledge. They were respected and feared as living Gods walking the surface of Earth. Until something changed. Today, we talk about one of the most important events in Magic: The Gathering history, which has reshaped the mechanics of this world, affecting all characters therein. Today, we talk about the Great Mending of Dominaria. I hope ...
MTG LORE: AJANI GOLDMANE - Complete History | Planeswalkers 101 | Ep. 04
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There are many who succumb to power. A lot less are capable of channeling their anger and use it to do good. Today, we dive fully into the lore of the fierce cat warrior planeswalker from the shard of Naya: Ajani Goldmane. From his early adventures on the shard of Naya up to his most recent, darker and more ominous fate unfolding in Dominaria United. We will analyse each and every aspect of Aja...
MTG LORE: TEZZERET - Complete History | Planeswalkers 101 | Ep. 03
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Some are driven by fame, others by riches and luxury. Tezzeret, the Artifacts Master Planeswalker from the plane of Alara is interested in neither. Rather, what drives him is his thirst for power and absolute supremacy. Today, we dive deep into the complete lore of a power-hungry, ruthless villain of Magic: the Gathering's Multiverse. From his terrible childhood on Esper to his central role in ...
MTG LORE: VRASKA - Complete History | Planeswalkers 101 | Ep. 02
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How powerful can thirst for vengeance be? To what extent can the pain of suffered injustices suffocate an innocent soul without, inevitably, corrupting it, leading it to reiterate evil? Vraska, Captain of the Belligerent and Queen Guildmaster of the Golgari Swarm on Ravnica, knows a thing or two about ambition, betrayal and lust for revenge. Today, we explore the complete history of a very cont...
MTG LORE: LILIANA VESS - Complete History | Planeswalkers 101 | Ep. 01
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MTG LORE: LILIANA VESS - Complete History | Planeswalkers 101 | Ep. 01
MTG LORE: WHO is JODAH, the ARCHMAGE Eternal? | Ep. 05
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MTG LORE: WHO is JODAH, the ARCHMAGE Eternal? | Ep. 05
MTG LORE: Mana and Magic System BREAKDOWN | Ep. 04
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MTG LORE: Mana and Magic System BREAKDOWN | Ep. 04
MTG LORE: Urza and Mishra: THE BROTHERS' WAR | Ep. 03
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MTG LORE: Urza and Mishra: THE BROTHERS' WAR | Ep. 03
MTG LORE: The Genesis of PHYREXIA | Ep. 02
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MTG LORE: The Genesis of PHYREXIA | Ep. 02
MTG LORE: The Rise of Nicol Bolas | Ep. 01
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MTG LORE: The Rise of Nicol Bolas | Ep. 01
Ugin and Bolas remind me of Injustice Batman and Superman. One is cautious and controlled, while the other is destructive and emotionally driven.
I am not really familiar with any superhero, be them Marvel or DC, but I trust you on this!
Liliana is my favorite planeswalker and I really enjoyed learning more about her. I’m so glad you’re doing this series and can’t wait to dive into more lore!
Why did you stop making videos
Long story short: many things happened in my life and I preferred to take a long break from CZcams rather than making lower quality videos. Thankfully, that period is over now. I am about to move to another country, start a new job and with that I will resume my CZcams activity as well. I'm already working on the next Planeswalker's video, which will most likely come out after summer. Stay tuned <3
This video actually clears up a few bits lf lore info for me. I've been a big fan of doing some D&D/MTG crossover campaigns for my group and was trying to figure out just what kind of power a Planeswalker Spark actually provides. I had thought that pre- and post- mending had planeswalkers that still had functional immortality (where they simply don't die of old age) and could just "walk" to planes they were aware of.
Glad I could be of help! :)
I just discovered this channel . Liked, subscribed and will watch all other episodes!! 💯
Welcome aboard!
algorithm at its finest!
For algorythm❤
WOO! So excited to hear from you again! can't wait to see what's in store!
Not gonna lie, I screamed "No!" At the reveal of his compleation in the Dominaria reunited teaser trailer. I hope this gets updated with his purification and what ever new story gets released.
I have a theory on Ugin's original color combination before he became colorless. I think he was born with the Temur color combination centered in Blue. Here are my reasons for it: 1. He always had a desire to explore and learn (B,R) everything about the multiverse while preserving and protecting it (G) like when he didn't want the gate watch to eliminate the eldrazi because they might hold and important role in the multiverse (G). 2. Being the twin brother to Nicol Bolas and sharing an egg with him it would make sense that they shared more than one color, in their case Blue and Red. 3. If I remember correctly he's powers revolved around creating living things from mana like the dragons of Tarkir from the dragon storm. The Temur color combo has always been the color capable of creating things from nothing and manifesting things like dreams, spirits and illusions into reality and giving life and sentience to natural forces like elementals. 4. There's also the whole thing about Ugin being "the soul of Tarkir". Ugin, a pre mending plains walker AND an Elder Dragon would have the power to either create the plane or molded it in his image. If he is a wedge color dragon then that might explain why Tarkir is a wedge color centered plane. And remember, where was he in fate reforged fighting Bolas?, in or close to Temur territory. 5. Put his card shown in the video next to the Temur/rBg apex predator of Ikoria, Illuna. They clearly look as if they might be related or in other words born out of the same mana combination. And what are her powers? O yes creating life, in her case beasts, out of nothing. Those are my reasons. Please leave your feed back it helps give strength to my imagination. Or better yet put your ideas of what ancient EDs from Dominaria with a wedge color combo centered on the enemy color looked and acted like.
Super well done! I had no idea there was so much story behind my favorite character!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love it so much that Tezzeret fooled the Phyrexians into making himself a Darksteel body. Dude had to be an adept mind mage to hide his thoughts from Jin.
Very hard and time consuming sometimes but always worth it 100%! ;)
@@OctopusLair I just wished he could've kept the Planar Bridge. Seemed like something useful to have for a thief. Also, I was really wishing he would've been one of the flip-walkers from MH3. Like his creature side showing before he killed Silas Renn and his walker side after.
4/5, impressive
I’ll argue Ugin is as old and Nicol
When a clowney makes fun of "jordan fans" i wonder if this incompetent dememtia clown comprehends hes making fun of lebron too. Lol lebron WEARS #23 and was always a jordan fan
Great work. I really enjoy the whole video. Your voice is perfect for it. Keep up the great work
Thank you! Will do!
Thank for save the World ! AJANI MAMTI GOLDMANE, STRENGHT OF THE PRIDE !
Gods, New Phyrexia was done in such a stupid way. Phyrexians are horrors, basically mechanical zombies and suddenly they can be mono-white? Mono-green? So dumb. "Oh well this phyrexian uses religious words to describe the zombification process, thus it's white aligned." So dumb.
Personally Zendikar is Probably my Favorite Card Series & Worldwake 💪
Just Found Your Channel Loved The Full Video 👍. New Subscriber ❤
Awesome! Thank you!
the part where she stands up against Bolas always brings me to tears. such a well designed scene
Great video
Good start
Gideon!!! Why??!!
Not sure if that was already out by then, but what's about her fall to Phyrexia?
It wasn't! I will start posting updates to the "complete history" series as well as new content on other walkers, likely after summer!
This is one of best lore videos I have ever seen, so much work you mustve put in. Definitely underrated, keep going, this is awesome
Wow, thank you! I will start making new content soon, likely after summer. Stay tuned! ;)
Can I just say as a total stranger only twenty seconds into this; congratulations and thank you for sharing your love of this thing. Making the world a better place literally just by being you, again, thank you so much. Very excited for this story!!!
Wow, thank you so much. It means a lot!
I FORGOT TO LEAVE A COMMENT AFTER I FINISHED OMG YOU ARE AN AMAZING STORY TELLER AND THIS COMPENDIUM IS THE MOST AMAZING AMAZINGEST THING EVER AHHHHH
I love how you presented the story through showing a lot of related Cards!
This was great man!
No mention of Urza's return in Unstable?
I fell in love with this series after watching you cover Liliana. Can't wait for Tamiyo if you make one on her
Will surely do in the future, thank you for the suggestion!
I was honestly fairly upset with the story decision to have Ajani “compleated”… I have always viewed Ajani as “incorruptible”, with an acutely tuned moral compass. Almost the MtG equivalent or embodiment of the French revolutionary motto of “Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité” (in English Liberty, Equality, Fraternity in case anyone needed clarification). The decision to allow his “compleation” seems like an oversight or something shoehorned in. Yes, I realize Ichor is nearly “completely irresistible”, but certain characters have been shown to possess the ability to resist being corrupted by it (Milera for one). I just think it would have been more in line with the lore if Ajani were maybe not so much totally immune, but unsuited for “compleation” due to his “purity” or whatever sounds better to your ears, but you get the idea. I also realize that Milera reversed Ajani’s ichor affliction (at the cost of her own life 😢), but I am just not a huge fan of that storyline.
I've been binge watching your videos, it's a really entertaining way to catch up on mtg lore. my favourite mtg character is Kiora, so a video on Kiora would be super cool.
Glad you like them! I will surely take her up in the future for a dedicated video, thank you for the suggestion!
Why do you only have a couple of these videos? I would love to hear about more planeswalkers than the ones you have.
Glad you like them. Long story short: many things happened in my life and I had to put CZcams on hold for quite some time. I am currently on the verge of becoming an expat and will start making new content again when the moving is done - likely after summer! Stay tuned ;)
"I play.....Nicol Bolas"
These videos are incredible! Please keep it up. Don’t stop. Thanks so much for the hard work! ❤
The best planeswalker
Would maybe like a villains one of these all these heros are all... good and stuff lol thanks for the hard work. Love the vids!!
I will (hopefully) start uploading again soon. And one of the next three characters will be Ashiok :)
Brilliant!! Or shall i say: Brelerant!!!
I needed this in ma liiiiiiife
I love Ajani 😭
Great video: thank you for using MTG cards to show the lore as you talk about it. Must have taken a long time to edit together, but definitely worth it. I hope you find a much bigger audience.
Hiah. I read one of your replies to someone else's comment about how youtube was making things hard on you and I just wanted to say I just discovered your channel and have really enjoyed the videos you have made. I don't say this to pressure you to make more if it doesn't make sense for you to do so, but I hope you know the effort you put into this wasn't completely in vein. There are many people who I"m sure would agree that enjoy your videos and want only the best for you. So if this is one of the last times we hear from you, just know, you matter. People care about you and the things you do and create (:
Thank you deeply, my friend. I appreciate your kind words and they truly mean a lot to me.
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Octopus? More like the G.O.A.T.! Thank you for your videos. Got me back into Magic the Gathering after covid and I've never been happier.
Thank you so much dude, you’re too kind! 🥹
seeing that this has so little likes and comments was so surprising Awesome work keep it up!
I will be honest with you. I haven’t replied to a single comment in the past months because it was simply too painful for me. The (apparently final) decision from CZcams about the impossibility to monetise my work on this platform really took a toll on me. Making one of my videos requires tens of hours of research, writing, recording, editing and publishing, plus a few extra since English is not my native language. Seeing how CZcams slammed the door in front of me made me angry, but most of all sad. I hated the fact that they wouldn’t recognise all the effort I put every single day of my life for 8 full months to build a competitive MTG Lore channel. Now, over these past months of absence I’ve averaged 500~ total views per week, new subs and kind comments such as yours. They were all very inspiring and heartwarming, so I wanna thank you for that. I hope I will find the time and energy to start making videos again in the next few months, even without any monetary compensation whatsoever, because at the end of the day, I truly liked it. In the meantime, thank you for your support. It means a lot to me.
Very well done
Thank you 🙏
My favorite line of planeswalkers
I feel you
I wish either of those Ugin flipwakers were real. Of my, admittedly limited, knowledge of MTG lore, Ugin is definitely my favorite character, and the fact that there is no version of him that can be a commander is upsetting.
I know mate, Ugin deserves more space!