Norin the Wary

Design of Norin and Saltskitter

Norin the Wary from Time Spiral and Saltskitter from Future Sight have incredibly similar designs that we haven't seen anywhere else in Magic. Do you know if those designs being in the same block was a coincidence, or is there a story there?Thanks Mark!

I designed both, so there’s a chance they’re subconsciously connected. Norin the Wary was a top-down design to match the character. Saltskitter was just me making something that felt weird.

Future Sight Norin the Wary Saltskitter Story / Lore Time Spiral Top Down

Norin the Wary Trivia

It’s my birthday! Can I have some trivia on Norin the Wary, the best creature ever printed?
Also please let the arena team know that I’d love to see him there ❤️

In Time Spiral, I liked the idea that we made some legendary creatures that had only been referenced in flavor text. The two I knew we had to do was Saffi Eriksdotter and Norin the Wary. The key to Norin’s design was figuring out how to capture running away.Happy Birthday!

Birthday Card Printing Creatures Flavor Text Legendary Creatures Magic Arena Norin the Wary Saffi Eriksdotter Time Spiral

Norin the Wary Errata

Is there any demand to errata Norin the Wary so that he's now a coward?

It comes up from time to time.

Coward Errata Norin the Wary

Errata and Creature Types

When you errata creature types, you just add a new type. For example, "Dread Warlock" changed from "Human Wizard" to "Human Wizard Warlock". Does it follow that "Norin the Wary", if errated, would be "Human Warrior Coward"?

We try to be careful when we add words to cards that aren’t printed on them.

Coward Creatures Dread Dread Warlock Errata Human Norin the Wary Warlock Warrior

Defending Norin's Reputation

I just wanted to voice the opinion of myself and others that you didn’t blow it with Norin the Wary. He’s no coward, he’s a vigilant, rightfully wary survivor and we won’t let his good name be slandered. : )

: )

Coward Humor Norin the Wary Survivor

The 'Coward' Missed Opportunity

Why isn't Norin the Wary a Coward? You had the perfect opportunity, and you blew it!

We did. I hold my head low.

Coward Norin the Wary

New Card for Existing Legend

Assuming you didn't have to work to introduce it in an upcoming set, what existing Legendary Creature from Magic's past would you like to create a brand new card for? What about a character that hasn't had a card made yet?

Norin the Wary. : )

Creatures Humor Norin the Wary

Timing and Creature Types

When Time Spiral was done, where was Future Sight in development? Mostly, what happened to make Norin the Wary not be printed as a Human Coward, given Boldwyr Intimidator coming out two sets later?

It was just a case of bad timing, where Coward became a creature type too late for Norin.

Boldwyr Intimidator Card Printing Coward Creatures Future Sight Human Norin the Wary Time Spiral

The Wanderer's True Identity

Is The Wanderer Norin the Wary in disguise?

Yes, yes she is.

Disguise Norin the Wary The Wanderer

Favorite Legendary Creature

What is your favorite legendary creature today?

Norin the Wary.

Creatures Mark's Favorites Mark's Favorites Norin the Wary

More Disabled Characters

Regarding characters with disabilities, Feldon of the Third Path has a cane that is also a card. Tymna the Weaver is blind. Veldrane of Sengir is missing an eye. Finally, Norin the Wary seems to have extreme social anxiety. :D

FYI

Eye Feldon of the Third Path Norin the Wary Tymna the Weaver Veldrane of Sengir

Norin's Creature Type

Why is Norin the Wary not a Coward?

I don’t believe it was a creature type at the time.

Coward Creatures Norin the Wary

Norin the Wary's Absence

Kind of sad to not see my boi Norin the Wary in the new Dominaria set. Were there any plans to implement a new Norin in the set?

Although he was quite wary, Norin died long ago.

Dominaria Norin the Wary

Favorite Character Revealed

Hey Mark! Today is my Birthday, and I was wondering what your single favorite character is in all of Magic lore, and why? Mine may be the raven man or Mizzix of the Izmagnus. Thanks for being my favorite game designer! :)

I’m a huge fan of Norin the Wary.

Birthday Mizzix of the Izmagnus Norin the Wary Story / Lore The Raven Man

Conflict-Free Plane Idea

Could a conflict-free plane work if every character involved was Norin the Wary?

Norin’s home plane, Wary World.: )

Norin the Wary

Norin the Wary Designer

Who designed Norin the Wary? He's one of my favorite commanders, and his designer needs a hug.

That would be me. I’ll ask my wife to hug me in Norin’s honor.

Norin the Wary

Favorable Trivia Request

Hello, Maro, today is my birthday. Could you give me any trivia on my favorite set, Mercadian Masques, or my favorite commander, Norin the Wary?

Nor in the Wray’s design challenge was to create a top-down card that matched the character’s flavor yet was a playable Magic card.Happy Birthday!

Birthday Commander Flavor Mark Rosewater Mercadian Masques Norin the Wary Top Down

Norin the Wary Trivia

Birthday question! Can I get some trivia on Norin the Wary?

When we decided Time Spiral was the past set and we could bring back characters from the past, the first two legendary creatures I designed was Norin and Saffi Erikadotter, both characters from flavor text.Happy Birthday!

Birthday Creatures Flavor Legendary Creatures Norin the Wary Time Spiral

High Five Request

Hi Mark, Happy New Year! Can you give a high five to Alli Medwin for my Norin The Wary deck? She'll understand.

Will do.

High Fives Norin the Wary

Favorite Character for Kitten

Mark, who's your favourite character in Magic? I need a name for my future kitten.

Today, I’ll say Norin the Wary. Just don’t expect to pet the kitten a lot. : )

Norin the Wary