Vorthos, Steward of Myth

Vorthos and Casting Cost

Un-rules question:If I have a Vorthos, Steward of Myth naming Storm Crow (bear with me here), and a Fist of Suns on the battlefield, can I then cast Mindstorm Crown for 0 mana under the interpretation that it “contains the chosen character in its name”?

A noble attempt, but no. : )Vorthos actually cares it’s referencing the character.

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Naming Universes Beyond Characters

Can I name any Universes Beyond character as Doctor or Aragorn with my Vorthos, Steward of Myth?

You can. They just have to appear on a Magic card.

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Vorthos' Flavor Rules

Hey Mark

Does Vorthos, Steward of Myth see flavour words, which is in the rules text, as flavour text for the purpose of Vorthos' ability?

It doesn’t care about rules text even if proper names are in it.

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Acorn Ruling

Hey Mark I had an Acorn ruling question for you. For Vorthos, Steward of Myth, what qualifies as a "named character"? Do things like Sliver Hivelord, Child of Alara, and Fusion Elemental count since they are only known as that moniker, even if those aren't "names" in the traditional sense?

If that’s how they’re referred to, that’s fine.

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Weatherlight Character Consideration

Hey Mark, two quick questions: 1- is there a way to search for old questions by keyword here on Tumblr? 2- How do you feel about naming Weatherlight as the character for Vorthos, Steward of Myth? Okay/not okay? Have a nice day!

Not that I know of. Any one no anything contrary to that?
My gut is the Weatherlight is not a character, but if a passionate Vorthos convinced me otherwise, I could be swayed.

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The Doctor Vorthos Rules

Un-rules question regarding naming The Doctor for Vorthos, Steward of Myth: Several cards in WHO have quotes in their flavor text that don't directly refer to "the Doctor", but since they are quotes from the show, it can be stated with 100% confidence that certain pronouns in the quote refer to the Doctor. (Example: "We're going to find HER" on Yasmin Khan.) Similarly, there are cards where there is a character in the art who cannot be clearly visually identified as the Doctor, but because it's a scene from the show we can know it's definitely them. (Example: The figure in the foreground of The Beast, Deathless Prince.) Would these sorts of cards qualify for Vorthos's ability as having the Doctor in their art/flavor text?

Yes, if 100% clear in the show. Dialogue is easier to do that with than art, which can be more symbolic.

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Doctor Who Cost Query

With a Vorthos, Steward of Myth naming The Doctor, would The Valeyard get a cost reduction?

That’s a question for someone more knowledgeable of Doctor Who.

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Acorn Rules Clarification

Acorn rules Question, can I name The Doctor for the Unfinity card Vorthos, Steward of Myth or does it specifically have to originate from Magic The Gathering IP?

You can name any character that appears on a Magic card, Universes Beyond included.

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Vorthos Character Criteria

For the purposes of Vorthos, Steward of Myth, do inanimate objects that people ascribe character to count? Could I choose, for example, Innistrad's Moon?

It has to be an actual character, so Innistrad s moon doesn’t count.

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Naming with Vorthos

Can I name Realmbreaker with Vorthos, Steward of Myth?

You can.

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Vorthos Commander Names

Hi Mark! I'm building a Vorthos Commander deck, and as the rule master over Un cards, I was hoping you might be able to answer this for me; Can I name Realmbreaker as a Magic Character with Vorthos, Steward of Myth?

Sure.

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Vorthos Mechanic Insight

If a "Vorthos, Steward of Myth" enters under my control and I name "Karona", do I also get a discount for "Akroma", "Phage", and "Zagorka" like how I can name "Lim-Dûl" to get my "Raven Man" discounted?

Sure.

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Nicol Bolas Depiction

For Vorthos, Steward of Myth naming Nicol Bolas, would the horn symbol on artwork from Amonkhet block count as depicting him? If it’s meant to be an in-universe depiction of Bolas, do those count?

No, it has to actually be him and not a symbol representing him.

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Vorthos Character Naming

Another Vorthos, Steward of Myth Question: Does 'The Seer' from The Seer's Parables which is quoted in all of the Shadowmoor/Eventide spirit avatars count as a character which can be named? Also, the lore article for The Seer's Parables is not migrated, sadly. Thanks, Mark, and have a good Christmas.

Sure.

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Card Name Discount

If I name 'Myra the Magnificent' with Vorthos, Steward of Myth, do Myra's Marvels cards such as Ignacio of Myra's Marvels get discounted too?

They do as they reference Myra.

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Character Recognition

Does "Vorthos, Steward of Myth" count The Unluckiest Planeswalker as a character?

Yes.

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Merchandise Request

I just saw the newly revealed "Vorthos, Steward of Myth" card (which I absolutely love), and as a self proclaimed Vorthos player and Nicol Bolas mega-fan just like the character depicted in the art, I am going to have to humbly request that you pass along my request to the people in charge of merchandise to make us that Nicol Bolas hoodie.

I share you desire to see it happen.

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