Jeff Grubb
Paperback | Pages: 409 pages Rating: 4.12 | 1459 Users | 70 Reviews
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| Title | : | The Brothers' War (Magic: The Gathering: Artifacts Cycle #1) |
| Author | : | Jeff Grubb |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 409 pages |
| Published | : | June 1st 1998 by Wizards of the Coast (first published 1998) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Fiction. Magic |
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The Myth. The Magic.
Dominarian legends speak of a mighty conflict, obscured by the mists of history. Of a conflict between the brothers Urza and Mishra for supremacy on the continent of Terisiare. Of titantic engines that scarred and twisted the very planet. Of a final battle that sank continents and shook the skies.
The saga of the Brothers' War.
Dominarian legends speak of a mighty conflict, obscured by the mists of history. Of a conflict between the brothers Urza and Mishra for supremacy on the continent of Terisiare. Of titantic engines that scarred and twisted the very planet. Of a final battle that sank continents and shook the skies.
The saga of the Brothers' War.
Linked to the Antiquities expansion of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
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| Original Title: | The Brothers' War (Magic: The Gathering: Artifacts Cycle, #1) |
| ISBN: | 0786911700 (ISBN13: 9780786911707) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Magic: The Gathering: Artifacts Cycle #1, Magic: The Gathering #13 |
Rating Epithetical Books The Brothers' War (Magic: The Gathering: Artifacts Cycle #1)
Ratings: 4.12 From 1459 Users | 70 ReviewsCrit Epithetical Books The Brothers' War (Magic: The Gathering: Artifacts Cycle #1)
I enjoyed the story and the creativity using MtG devices, and I loved the explanation of what mana is that came in at the end, but the writing quality was meh. If I read the next books in the series, it'll definitely be at a later date, though they are written by different authors and probably about different characters. We'll see.Book 3 for JALLThis is the first book in about 40 (I counted), for the Magic the Gathering canon, just before the timelines were reset by Sarkhan. As such, this is crucial to the story (even if you don't care to keep up with the 'Oldwalkers' storyline.)The book stars Urza and his brother Mishra. They are the main protagonists throughout the book, and are both entwined with each other. This is also the first (and to my knowledge the only book), that stars Urza without his planeswalker spark.
Surprisingly good. Felt like a bible story, with its dramatic archetypes and larger-than-life characters. I appreciated the aesthetic, where 'Magic' as a concept is still being discovered.That beings said, I was disappointed by the end, and I'll tell you why. (view spoiler)[ I was hoping for a more dramatic 'turn' where Gix and Urza have a major confrontation. In fact they never meet. The reveal of Pherexia as a separate plane of existence falls flat, it's not even clear how Urza becomes aware
Overall I enjoyed this book quite a bit, it wasn't the most well written book ever but it was ok for what it is. My attention was held throughout wanting to know what happened next.
This book is essential for any Magic the Gathering fan wanting to delve into the story behind the game. The book is becoming dated from the game perspective but still helps to flush out the mythos and background of one of the biggest names in the game.The book itself is a fine story of the dynamic struggle between two rival brothers (obviously). (view spoiler)[As they destroy their country to destroy each other countless casualties ensue. As they strip the land bare they branch out to a new land
Found my copy again. Bringing me back to my younger memory. Fantasy books should use this as the bar in story and plot.
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