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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    Minute Myths- Rograkh: • Minute Myths: Rograkh,...
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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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  • @Scruffyjoker
    @Scruffyjoker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

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

  • @vonvinklestein9058
    @vonvinklestein9058 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

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

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @jonbaird8835
    @jonbaird8835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @garyfindlay8052
    @garyfindlay8052 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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  3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @joedelavigne-ward3031
    @joedelavigne-ward3031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Would love to see one of these on zombies

  • @bradsimpson8724
    @bradsimpson8724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @user-pz2lg8lt5r
    @user-pz2lg8lt5r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @spencerb669
    @spencerb669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @laszlokaszas1003
    @laszlokaszas1003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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?

  • @linuskegel474
    @linuskegel474 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @Sucrose_Mother
    @Sucrose_Mother 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow I love the music on this video

  • @MrJBrown-ez9gy
    @MrJBrown-ez9gy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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  3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @williambolden4325
    @williambolden4325 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jamesmoore1317
    @jamesmoore1317 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome and welcome to the channel, hope you enjoy!

  • @SlowUnpacking
    @SlowUnpacking 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @JacksonPierce
    @JacksonPierce ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well done, thank you!!

  • @dumpcany
    @dumpcany 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @zimoy.701
    @zimoy.701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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).

  • @Sometuy11A
    @Sometuy11A 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The narration and music choice are always on point!

  • @rafiiajana2610
    @rafiiajana2610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Jayohp
    @Jayohp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So happy to have stumbled across your channel!

  • @markanthony559
    @markanthony559 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jpvanoudheusden
    @jpvanoudheusden 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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...

  • @SickOfItAll1988
    @SickOfItAll1988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the title, looking forward to a ride

  • @ingloriousday8811
    @ingloriousday8811 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jonbaird8835
    @jonbaird8835 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @user-qs8kh5dn5w
    @user-qs8kh5dn5w 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    man, this channel is a blast!

  • @Malibooyahhh
    @Malibooyahhh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job man, I can get behind this

  • @john81blaze
    @john81blaze ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the work

  • @ElPayasoMalo
    @ElPayasoMalo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @MrHonmyo
    @MrHonmyo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!

  • @franciscomoreira819
    @franciscomoreira819 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @SeldomFollower
    @SeldomFollower 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @Ghamul
    @Ghamul 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @voidmaster6353
    @voidmaster6353 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @DiceTry
    @DiceTry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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  3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @tacopants27
    @tacopants27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @raven1462
    @raven1462 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your voice made my kitten asleep. Thank you

  • @bryantiggelaar6775
    @bryantiggelaar6775 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @wafflezz52
    @wafflezz52 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video shall make an excellent sacrifice

  • @ericep7117
    @ericep7117 ปีที่แล้ว

    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:

  • @snarkback
    @snarkback 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheLorebrarians cannot wait!

  • @jimcharles1479
    @jimcharles1479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @sealamander4607
    @sealamander4607 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you make the best lore videos on TH-cam

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, so glad you are enjoying them

  • @gagel.mascoe5367
    @gagel.mascoe5367 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @winterkill1764
    @winterkill1764 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @Nopejams
    @Nopejams 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want to see voodoo demons omfg

  • @TheSuperReaper
    @TheSuperReaper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Ash-qp2yw
    @Ash-qp2yw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @user-xv3zj6mo8u
    @user-xv3zj6mo8u 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @tjg4776
    @tjg4776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @TheLorebrarians
      @TheLorebrarians  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @MP-om9fj
    @MP-om9fj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice

  • @32bitsamoan87
    @32bitsamoan87 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're so underrated

  • @justiceblack1222
    @justiceblack1222 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is like watching a movie

  • @friskiesmeowmix498
    @friskiesmeowmix498 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A Study In deceit: faeries of Magic the Gathering

  • @blackbeltdragon21
    @blackbeltdragon21 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @tenebrae1191
    @tenebrae1191 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👏

  • @marceledel8619
    @marceledel8619 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @painmerchantgaming5193
    @painmerchantgaming5193 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @justiceblack1222
    @justiceblack1222 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just built a demon deck so yeah.

  • @fernandostar3507
    @fernandostar3507 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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  2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @RandomGuy-nt1no
    @RandomGuy-nt1no 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you do humans next

  • @CarsonZXY
    @CarsonZXY 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kuro, Pit Lord
    His name is "black"?

  • @SN00PICUS
    @SN00PICUS 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jimcharles1479
    @jimcharles1479 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    first lol

  • @GaysianAmerican
    @GaysianAmerican ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So demons are capitalists and angels are communists