A Study in Depravity - Demons of Magic: The Gathering | MTG Lore

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  • Learn about the demons of Magic: The Gathering in our latest installment of our 'Study In' series! From the massive plane of Dominaria, to the dark corners of Innistrad, to the burning sands of Amonkhet, we'll discuss the similarities and differences between the races of MTG's marquee creature type for black mana across the multiverse. Let me know your thoughts on demons as well as suggestions for future videos in the comments below. Until next time, go forth and explore the lore!
    Timecodes:
    0:00 - Intro
    3:39 - The Abyss
    6:20 - Dominaria
    9:37 - Innistrad
    16:24 - Kaldheim
    20:07 - Kamigawa
    22:53 - Ravnica and Zendikar
    27:56 - Other Planes
    33:09 Outro
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    References:
    The Art of Magic: The Gathering book series by James Wyatt:
    www.amazon.com/Art-Magic-Gath...
    Demons, demons, demons:
    magic.wizards.com/en/articles...
    Planeswalker's Guide to Series:
    magic.wizards.com/en/articles...
    Magic Story Archive:
    magic.wizards.com/en/story
    Magic Planes Archive:
    magic.wizards.com/en/story/pl...
    Planeshift: Amonkhet:
    media.wizards.com/2017/downlo...
    Planeshift: Kaladesh:
    media.wizards.com/2017/downlo...
    Planeshift: Innistrad:
    media.wizards.com/2016/dnd/do...
    Intro/Outro music by Alex P. Wakim: alexwakim.com/about/
    Background Music: Maestro by Tlakaelel
    “This video 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.”
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Komentáře • 105

  • @Scruffyjoker
    @Scruffyjoker Před 3 lety +67

    Bro, the efforts that goes into these are much appreciated.

  • @vonvinklestein9058
    @vonvinklestein9058 Před 3 lety +55

    These are my fave mtg lore videos, pls make more!

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  Před 3 lety +5

      So glad to hear it! I love making them, but they definitely take some time and research

  • @jonbaird8835
    @jonbaird8835 Před 3 lety +5

    A tale about amonkhet, innistrad, or the blind eternities would be ever so awesome

  • @joedelavigne-ward3031
    @joedelavigne-ward3031 Před 3 lety +42

    Would love to see one of these on zombies

  • @garyfindlay8052
    @garyfindlay8052 Před 3 lety +14

    I love this. You so concisely explain the lore., you deserve so much more recognition. Great content.I really hope you get round to doing an "explained' for all the planes.

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  Před 3 lety +3

      Thanks so much and glad you enjoy the content! The goal is to cover each plane at some point, so there will definitely be more plane explained videos in the future

  • @Sometuy11A
    @Sometuy11A Před 3 měsíci

    The narration and music choice are always on point!

  • @bradsimpson8724
    @bradsimpson8724 Před 2 lety +2

    Innistrad has been my favourite plane lore-wise since it was first introduced, and a large part of that ties back to the angels versus demons element. I have built hundreds of commander decks and will probably build hundreds more, but I will always have an angel deck and a demon deck.

  • @laszlokaszas1003
    @laszlokaszas1003 Před 3 lety +11

    After the dragons and angels the only iconic creature types left is hydras and sphinxes, but both of them underrepresented in the lore of MtG.
    Still little salty when I read that dragons will be headmasters at stixhaven, the ONE place where sphinxes are practicly made for

    • @yaboimerc7820
      @yaboimerc7820 Před rokem

      You make a very fair point. But can I offer the counterpoint that Sphinxes may not wanna share their knowledge? Thus a school simply wouldn't be up their alley, yanno?

  • @spencerb669
    @spencerb669 Před 3 lety +1

    These are by far my favorite type of lore videos you or anyone else make. I can't wait to see what other creature types you choose.

  • @harryquint7262
    @harryquint7262 Před 2 lety +1

    There’s demons on Strixhaven’s Plane too. Also the battle arena place

  • @user-pz2lg8lt5r
    @user-pz2lg8lt5r Před 2 lety +4

    Now while I love the video and everything you have said. I am afraid that as an agent of the [Redacted] you’ll need to be silenced.

  • @ElPayasoMalo
    @ElPayasoMalo Před 7 měsíci

    I was surprised you didn't mention Kagemaro, the first human in Kamigawa to be so evil, he became a demon.

  • @linuskegel474
    @linuskegel474 Před rokem

    Listened to this while putting together an angel deck and the themes were fleshed out way more due to my new understanding of the lore of angels so thank you

  • @zimoy.701
    @zimoy.701 Před 2 lety +1

    It's also interesting to note that, as certain pieces of magic story show, some demons are actually quite human (specifically the ones on Ravnica and Innistrad).

  • @jamesmoore1317
    @jamesmoore1317 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey, this just popped up in my feed, I can't get enough lore so super excited to find your channel!

  • @Sucrose_Mother
    @Sucrose_Mother Před 2 lety +1

    Wow I love the music on this video

  • @MrJBrown-ez9gy
    @MrJBrown-ez9gy Před 3 lety +1

    Wowie, so much research and care must go into these videos. I STAND IN AWE of the knowledge ! To the Lorebrarians, please know that you work is very much appreciated! :-) I have been playing MTG sine the beginning, I was a comic/card/collectibles dealer on the East Coast back in the day and a professional appraiser / grader . Of all the things that have come n gone, MTG has endured and is greatly loved;and you guys do it justice. Thank You so much ! Please keep up the great work :-)

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much for the kind words! I love sharing my passion of MTG with others and I'm so happy to hear that it is appreciated

  • @dumpcany
    @dumpcany Před 3 lety +1

    Seriously nothing beats listening to your channel while chilling or deck building! Another great video! Would love to see one for Merfolk! Good job man! All the best! Cheers from Singapore!

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  Před 3 lety +1

      I love to hear it! And thanks for the suggestion, there are quite a few merfolk around

  • @jonbaird8835
    @jonbaird8835 Před 3 lety

    You just earned yourself a new sub. Keep up the good work friendo

  • @markanthony559
    @markanthony559 Před 2 lety +1

    Gotta love demons. I've just discovered this channel and I love it! Keep them coming 👍

  • @Jayohp
    @Jayohp Před 2 lety

    So happy to have stumbled across your channel!

  • @jpvanoudheusden
    @jpvanoudheusden Před rokem

    I don't play Magic anymore, but the stories are so deep. Your videos are very nice to watch and listen to. I love your channel, keep up the good work! Okay, off to explore the lore...

  • @SlowUnpacking
    @SlowUnpacking Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome video as always. I love the tempo of your pieces!

  • @rafiiajana2610
    @rafiiajana2610 Před 3 lety +2

    Man I just discoverer ur channel recently and I love it so much, the videos are so well done and super fun to watch keep it up brother and thanks for ur effort mate

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for the kind words, so glad you like the vids and happy you found the channel!

  • @JacksonPierce
    @JacksonPierce Před 10 měsíci

    Very well done, thank you!!

  • @SickOfItAll1988
    @SickOfItAll1988 Před 2 lety +1

    I love the title, looking forward to a ride

  • @ingloriousday8811
    @ingloriousday8811 Před 3 lety

    I haven’t been here for all of the first year, but you better believe I’ll stay for all the next. Thanks for making some of the best content around!

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much, really been appreciating the support! I hope to continue making content you enjoy

  • @user-qs8kh5dn5w
    @user-qs8kh5dn5w Před 2 lety

    man, this channel is a blast!

  • @Ghamul
    @Ghamul Před 2 lety

    Only recently found your channel and have loved the vids so far! Have you thought of maybe doing a Study in-episode on elementals and/or avatars on different planes of MTG?

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  Před 2 lety

      Welcome to the channel, thanks for the support and suggestion! Merfolk, elementals, and elves are at the top for the next vid in the series

  • @Malibooyahhh
    @Malibooyahhh Před 2 lety

    Good job man, I can get behind this

  • @williambolden4325
    @williambolden4325 Před 3 lety +5

    A Study in Ferocity: The Werewolves of Magic: The Gathering

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  Před 3 lety +1

      Definitely a cool creature! Unfortunately, there aren't too many outside the plane of Innistrad

  • @john81blaze
    @john81blaze Před rokem

    Thank you for the work

  • @MrHonmyo
    @MrHonmyo Před 3 lety +1

    Great video!

  • @franciscomoreira819
    @franciscomoreira819 Před 2 lety +1

    Recently discover your videos and already think the channel is underated, but if the algoritm send me to this way I hope it keep bringing new people to discorver your beautiful work in unraveling the mtg lore. Much love from Argentina. And btw I propose "A study in Nature: Elfs in Magic the Gathering" as an idea from a future video

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  Před 2 lety

      Awesome, welcome to the channel and thanks for the suggestion! Elves are a classic creature type

  • @snarkback
    @snarkback Před rokem +1

    One year ago this channel had 2k subs according to this video. Great work and keep up this awesome growth. These videos are fantastic and I use them mostly for dnd, though I am a long time magic player who enjoysthe lore.

    • @snarkback
      @snarkback Před rokem +1

      Also the abyss is definitely the one from dnd that spawns demons eternally.

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  Před rokem +2

      Wow, I'm so grateful for the amazing growth and support I've received. And stay tuned, I'm making my first foray into the Forgotten Realms lore this week! More to follow if it goes we

    • @snarkback
      @snarkback Před rokem +1

      @@TheLorebrarians cannot wait!

  • @tacopants27
    @tacopants27 Před 3 lety +1

    Why havent I seen your channel before? This video is really good and interesting.

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  Před 3 lety +1

      I guess it's a little small for the YT algorithm, but we're making steady progress! Glad you enjoyed the vid

  • @SeldomFollower
    @SeldomFollower Před 2 lety

    Your videos really are inspiring. These videos deserve SO MUCH MORE. Thank you for this. I will now be building a new demon commander deck. You will be in mind! Love from Canada 🇨🇦

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  Před 2 lety

      So glad to hear I've helped spark creative deckbuilding! Best of luck with the brewing, you'll have to let me know how it turns out

  • @raven1462
    @raven1462 Před rokem

    Your voice made my kitten asleep. Thank you

  • @ericep7117
    @ericep7117 Před rokem

    This is a WONDERFUL story. The way you present it, it is as if these cards were unearthed at a Demonic Ritual Site, and their capricious writings capture a story of divinity, but only for those who have some sort of esoteric reverence.
    I'm not kidding! I played Magic Cards when I was young, and if you had told me then that the little writings on each card told a story of fantasy-history when combined with the image on the card and even its function(!), I would have told you that was literally impossible, and if it were true then the cards are true as well.
    :X-Files Theme:

  • @DiceTry
    @DiceTry Před 3 lety +2

    Great job as always man! I am really digging this close looks at such an iconic creature type. Do you think you'll do this for other major creature types?

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks! Yes, it's a series I love making. I've got some more in mind, and of course am always looking for suggestions

    • @DiceTry
      @DiceTry Před 3 lety

      @@TheLorebrarians honestly my suggestion would have been demons lol or horros but I mean there is a ton so whatever one you choose should be interesting.

  • @bryantiggelaar6775
    @bryantiggelaar6775 Před 2 lety +1

    I always thought that Xathrid was the "black mana" region of Shandalar, like Evos Isle is the "blue mana" region, Thune is the "white mana" region, Kalonia is the "green mana" region, and Valkas is the "red mana" region.

  • @gagel.mascoe5367
    @gagel.mascoe5367 Před rokem

    Demons are my favorite creature type in magic so cool but so damn expensive to make a full demon tribe for Commander

  • @jimcharles1479
    @jimcharles1479 Před 3 lety +1

    great video man and what's your next study gonna be? sphinxes would be cool

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks, and I've not decided yet. But I love hearing suggestions and I'll keep yours in mind

  • @winterkill1764
    @winterkill1764 Před rokem

    6:00
    So I'm probably not the only person that said but I speculate like with angels and even possibly elementals may come from the blind eternites and by being aspected to black mana

  • @sealamander4607
    @sealamander4607 Před 3 lety

    you make the best lore videos on CZcams

  • @wafflezz52
    @wafflezz52 Před rokem

    This video shall make an excellent sacrifice

  • @Ash-qp2yw
    @Ash-qp2yw Před 3 lety

    I always love these videos. Kinda sad my boi Davriel and his demons didn't get a shout out in Innistrad though

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  Před 3 lety

      You're right, bit of an oversight on my part. I'll have to make it up to Davriel in the future

  • @tjg4776
    @tjg4776 Před 3 lety +4

    One on wizards for the new set coming out?
    Also, good video loved the dragon one and this one

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  Před 3 lety +1

      Great suggestion, there are definitely a lot of wizards to look at!

  • @voidmaster6353
    @voidmaster6353 Před 5 měsíci +1

    "Demons, creatures with inmense powers, but such narrow inteligence." - Dota2, Void spirit. -

  • @MP-om9fj
    @MP-om9fj Před 3 lety

    Nice

  • @Nopejams
    @Nopejams Před 2 lety +1

    I want to see voodoo demons omfg

  • @user-xv3zj6mo8u
    @user-xv3zj6mo8u Před 2 lety

    so good material.Great мanner of narration. .Так держать, брат.

  • @TheSuperReaper
    @TheSuperReaper Před 2 lety +1

    Never in my life did I expect to have a grown man read me a bed time story... lmao

  • @32bitsamoan87
    @32bitsamoan87 Před 2 lety

    My guy idk if all if you thought about stopping these videos, but please don't bruh no joke I ain't know shit about this now I just play Diablo on my switch at work and learn MTG shit off you bro so on behalf of me and other Navy gaurds continue doing your thing lol

  • @ThanhVo-wj8gh
    @ThanhVo-wj8gh Před 2 lety

    Can y'all do a study into MTG's Sphinx tribe? I think they're not as well represented as the other main color creature types.

  • @johnathanmoore396
    @johnathanmoore396 Před 2 lety

    You're so underrated

  • @justiceblack1222
    @justiceblack1222 Před 10 měsíci

    This is like watching a movie

  • @tenebrae1191
    @tenebrae1191 Před 2 lety

    👏

  • @friskiesmeowmix498
    @friskiesmeowmix498 Před 2 lety +1

    A Study In deceit: faeries of Magic the Gathering

  • @blackbeltdragon21
    @blackbeltdragon21 Před 2 lety

    Can we get a study in death that covers zombies/ necromancers?

  • @marceledel8619
    @marceledel8619 Před 3 lety

    In the D&D cosmology there is a plane called The Abyss, which is also ruled by demons.I wonder if it's just coincidence?

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  Před 3 lety +1

      Cool, I didn't know that. Probably coincidence, but that's interesting crossover potential in the upcoming D&D set

  • @painmerchantgaming5193

    Huh. Gix was a Thran Outcast. I didn't know he had been converted to a demon.

  • @justiceblack1222
    @justiceblack1222 Před 9 měsíci

    Just built a demon deck so yeah.

  • @fernandostar3507
    @fernandostar3507 Před 2 lety

    Who's the last demon to have Liliana's soul?
    I think my favorite demons are the ones from the plane of innistrad. Kinda boring I know haha.

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  Před 2 lety +1

      The demons in the order that Liliana killed them:
      Kothophed
      Griselbrand
      Razaketh
      Belzenlok
      The innistrad demons are some of my fave too

    • @jamesmoore1317
      @jamesmoore1317 Před 2 lety

      @@TheLorebrarians Everything about Innistrad is awesome, definitely my favorite plane!

  • @RandomGuy-nt1no
    @RandomGuy-nt1no Před 2 lety

    Can you do humans next

  • @CarsonZXY
    @CarsonZXY Před 2 lety

    Kuro, Pit Lord
    His name is "black"?

  • @SN00PICUS
    @SN00PICUS Před 2 lety

    Good video, but I don't remember there being a 10 year break from publishing Demon cards "due to social and cultural" issues...and I started playing while we were still having to deal with the Bible thumpers calling it "that black magic game" lol

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  Před 2 lety

      Appreciate it. Here is the article that mentions demons: magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/walking-undead-2011-10-17
      I think it was about 7 years, but I wasn't playing back then

  • @AibaunaGuara
    @AibaunaGuara Před rokem

    For some reason the years of DnD and Pathfinder make me unable to see demons as mainly black instead of equal parts red and black. Also, the devils being mostly red (especially with the smaller fiends of Innistrad) makes me even more uncomfortable to use the arts or run campaigns in the MtG planes.

  • @unbreakablelag
    @unbreakablelag Před 2 lety

    Ah. Nixalis. Someone who has yet to do anything of significance and yet gets so much hype.

  • @jimcharles1479
    @jimcharles1479 Před 3 lety

    first lol

  • @GaysianAmerican
    @GaysianAmerican Před rokem +1

    So demons are capitalists and angels are communists