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The Tolarian Academy Rises on Dominaria in Magic: The Gathering Urza's Saga
Magic: The Gathering's Urza's Saga set unfolds on the plane of Dominaria, primarily at the newly established Tolarian Academy on the island of Tolaria, where planeswalker Urza conducts experiments to prepare for the impending Phyrexian threat.
Academy Experiments and Echoes of the Brothers' War in Urza's Saga
In the central conflict of Urza's Saga, Urza founds the Tolarian Academy with Barrin to train mages and forge weapons against Phyrexia. Students such as Jhoira and Teferi participate in dangerous time-manipulation research. A Phyrexian sleeper agent infiltrates the academy, triggering a catastrophic explosion that destroys much of the facility. Saga enchantments throughout the set recount pivotal moments from the ancient Brothers' War between Urza and Mishra.
Saga Enchantments and Artifact Themes in Magic: The Gathering Urza's Saga
As the opening set of the Urza's block in Magic: The Gathering, Urza's Saga introduces the Saga enchantment subtype, cards that progress through chapters over multiple turns to tell evolving stories. The set emphasizes powerful artifacts and artifact synergies, reflecting Urza's legacy of invention and the heavy cost of technological and magical advancement. This mechanical and flavorful identity centers on innovation, time-altering research, and the long shadow of past wars shaping the defense of Dominaria.