You didn't miss anything in the scars book. The entirety of his failure was on a checking in on the planeswalkers that said he failed and was on a new mission for Bolas.
He failed on New Phyrexia and left... That's basically it.
Just out of curiosity, how did he fail and what was he supposed to do in the first place? I didn't read the Scars book.
It's not really clear? Bolas sent him to investigate, and he tried to take control but failed. That's really it.
But the real question is:
What happened in between Scars and Kaladesh? Do we know what Bolas has been plotting since then?
On a side note: How long has it been in between the end of the story in Scars, and Kaladesh... (We know that Elspeth was on Mirrodin, (and Bant) and she got to Theros... how long has it been in the storyline? I mean that has to be at least a year)
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It's been six months I believe between Kaladesh and Eldritch Moon, so probably longer than a year. Want to say it was six months, but it was a decent chunk of time at least.
And it's possible Tezzeret is doing something for his own personal goals. If it is for Bolas no idea, I imagine it would be an invention. But the largest invention doesn't seem like it would really be useful for him.
On a side note: How long has it been in between the end of the story in Scars, and Kaladesh... (We know that Elspeth was on Mirrodin, (and Bant) and she got to Theros... how long has it been in the storyline? I mean that has to be at least a year)
We don't really know yet. The timelines are a little wonky, especially between the A and B plot walkers. I would say more than one year, less than three.
Edit: I should note I heard a fantastic fan theory that Tezzeret sent Vraska after Jace, which would put RTR around the same time as Scars of Mirrodin thanks to one of his lines about suitably terrorizing Jace.
We don't really know yet. The timelines are a little wonky, especially between the A and B plot walkers. I would say more than one year, less than three.
Edit: I should note I heard a fantastic fan theory that Tezzeret sent Vraska after Jace, which would put RTR around the same time as Scars of Mirrodin thanks to one of his lines about suitably terrorizing Jace.
(I read this story awhile ago, so I could very well be wrong)
I thought in the RTR stories there was something about Jace and the "Consortium"(?) That involved Tezzeret, but I could be mistaken. And yes, Vraska did go after Jace, I believe that's what the Jace vs. Vraska duel deck was about.
So, basically to figure out how much time has passed since Tezzeret left Mirrodin, we figure when Elspeth left, how long Scars was, How long she was on Bant, how long she was on Theros, and try and figure out where Theros is on the timeline, and then we continue from there.
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We don't really know yet. The timelines are a little wonky, especially between the A and B plot walkers. I would say more than one year, less than three.
Edit: I should note I heard a fantastic fan theory that Tezzeret sent Vraska after Jace, which would put RTR around the same time as Scars of Mirrodin thanks to one of his lines about suitably terrorizing Jace.
(I read this story awhile ago, so I could very well be wrong)
I thought in the RTR stories there was something about Jace and the "Consortium"(?) That involved Tezzeret, but I could be mistaken. And yes, Vraska did go after Jace, I believe that's what the Jace vs. Vraska duel deck was about.
So, basically to figure out how much time has passed since Tezzeret left Mirrodin, we figure when Elspeth left, how long Scars was, How long she was on Bant, how long she was on Theros, and try and figure out where Theros is on the timeline, and then we continue from there.
Or we just hope next week tells us something, lol.
Seriously though, the week after next I've got a piece on Jace, Tezzeret, and the Infinite Consortium coming out! And then Alara. I was going to do Ravnica after that, but given the current characters, I want to hit Mirrodin and Theros to catch everyone who wasn't around up.
Based on a lot of the flavor text and cats previewed so far, along with the fact that Kaladesh DOES take place in the world of invention, I think it is highly plausible that he is after a planar portal. For what ends, I'm not sure. What if he was after a planar portal to become the father of machines?
I fully expect him to be there at Bolas's decree. Aiming for a Planeswalking device would make sense with our Phyrexian thread, and he could easily lead up to Amonkhet and Bolas. This would tie the various plot threads together so future storytelling won't be as disparate.
Of course, I'd like to see some of the Gatewatch go after Bolas and the rest go get Elspeth to then lead us back to Mirrodin. A divided Gatewatch can keep the overall story flowing while following two groups of protagonists.
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Of course, I'd like to see some of the Gatewatch go after Bolas and the rest go get Elspeth to then lead us back to Mirrodin. A divided Gatewatch can keep the overall story flowing while following two groups of protagonists.
The issue with that, is mainly that Elspeth is dead. (For those who don't know, Heilod got jealous of Elspeth's power and killed her with Godsend, Elspeth's own weapon, while Ajani was there.) She is currently in the Underworld of Theros, and that would probably mean that we would have to go back to Theros (probably) to continue the story of Elspeth and Ajani...
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Based on a lot of the flavor text and cats previewed so far, along with the fact that Kaladesh DOES take place in the world of invention, I think it is highly plausible that he is after a planar portal. For what ends, I'm not sure. What if he was after a planar portal to become the father of machines?
What if... What if Tezzeret is trying to bring the Phyrexians to Kaladesh? Weren't the Veldalken on Mirrodin? I know it seems like a long shot, but could they be connected?
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I have been ever curious to know what Tezzeret has been up to since Mirrodin. He is my favorite planeswalker, and it would've made me sad to see him as the father of machines. I want his plot to go back to etherium, and the concept of the carmot. I also still would like to see confirmation somewhere that Test Of Metal is or isn't canon.
Anyway, to the point at hand.
I think the reason Tezzeret is on Kaladesh is obvious. If you watch the trailer for the set, it is noted that all the inventors of the fair are given access to limitless aether energy to power their inventions. Infinite power and the ability to harness aether energy sounds like something Bolas would be VERY interested in, and what other agent to send to a plane of artificers, than the best artificer around.
Another thing to add, just because Tezzeret is the head judge, doesn't necessarily mean he has been there long. Tezzeret shot up the ranks of artificers on Esper at incredible speeds. If you look at the flavor text of Dinavolt Tower, Tezzeret is talked about like he is new, or less known. "I like this Tezzeret. He's forward thinking, unlike the other judges-". The way that is phrased implies that Tezzeret is new, and this is likely the only time he's ever been on Kaladesh.
Planar portal technology would be the easiest answer to the question as to what Bolas wants of Tezzeret on Kaladesh (in Ghirpur). I wonder, too, if we'll see Doctor Jest within Tezzeret's mind as a safeguard as we did in Test of Metal. I most definitely hope we do. I think the simplest answer will be the most common direction moving forward with the plot so that it clicks along and can be easily followed by all players (on the cards). Also, simple plots allow for new players to easily catch up on the plot as they join the game.
PS. Now that we know where Tezzeret is, perhaps I should continue my Mirrodin fanfic, and pick up where Quest for Karn left off (the story in my sig takes place before the novel and ties up some loose plot threads).
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Planar portal technology would be the easiest answer to the question as to what Bolas wants of Tezzeret on Kaladesh (in Ghirpur). I wonder, too, if we'll see Doctor Jest within Tezzeret's mind as a safeguard as we did in Test of Metal. I most definitely hope we do. I think the simplest answer will be the most common direction moving forward with the plot so that it clicks along and can be easily followed by all players (on the cards). Also, simple plots allow for new players to easily catch up on the plot as they join the game.
PS. Now that we know where Tezzeret is, perhaps I should continue my Mirrodin fanfic, and pick up where Quest for Karn left off (the story in my sig takes place before the novel and ties up some loose plot threads).
First off high five for Dr. Jest hype! But Bolas can't be after planar portal tech here because it was literally just invented.
I'm to to go with this being something of Tezzerets not Bolas using him. Well have to wait until Wednesday to pick up where we left off with him.
I think Tezzeret is acting out of his own ambition. However I do like the idea that bolas could be creating a "Legion of Doom" of planes walkers to counteract the Gatewatch. That would be awesome!
Based on a lot of the flavor text and cats previewed so far, along with the fact that Kaladesh DOES take place in the world of invention, I think it is highly plausible that he is after a planar portal. For what ends, I'm not sure. What if he was after a planar portal to become the father of machines?
What if... What if Tezzeret is trying to bring the Phyrexians to Kaladesh? Weren't the Veldalken on Mirrodin? I know it seems like a long shot, but could they be connected?
There are Vedalken on Mirrodin, but that doesn't mean Tezzeret is trying to connect Kaladesh to New Phyrexia, or has anything to gain by doing that.
I think that if Tezzeret is there under Bolas's orders, it has to be part of some long term plan. I doubt Tezz could show up one day, show off some fancy bit of artifice and be made someone of high standing.
I think the Fair was orchestrated by Tezz on Bolas's orders, either to get the aether flowing or to push the inventors make some cool tech for Tezz to take.
I think that we have quite a few possibilities of why Tezzeret ended up on Kaladesh. A possibility that i like that may or may not be unlikely is that he was placed on the plane to look into aether and inter-planar portals until Ob-Nixilis found Bolas and discussed the gatewatch with him, Bolas recognizing a few names especially one of the recently played with Chandra Nalaar he pulled some strings on kaladesh and put Tezzeret into a position of power and specifically a position of power that will want to deal with the "Renegade Prime" Pia Nalaar fully expecting to upset chandra.
I sincerely doubt that Bolas cares about the Gatewatch beyond their involvement with the Eldrazi, and that's only if the Eldrazi being destroyed is an issue. It seems like an awfully convoluted plan, especially given that part of it relies on Tamiyo knowing Dovin, who then goes to the Gatewatch. Although I won't deny that Bolas could probably have a plan that ridiculous, I would hope Wizards wouldn't go with that.
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It also says Tezzeret is "Pursuing new sources of power" so it might good to guess he is looking into aether on Kaladesh.
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Just like to mention that, based on Tezzeret's ability as an artificer, it wouldn't be a stretch that he attained the title of judge on skill alone. I doubt he needed Bolas to "pull strings", Tezzeret ascended to the Seekers of Carmot in his early adulthood, prior to his spark ignition. So by now, his artifice should fascinate any judge on Kaladesh.
Also, Tezzeret is ALWAYS trying to find ways to get free from Bolas, and I really just hope that "Limitless Aether energy" can give him the means to do so. But, there is likely a reason that Tezzeret is a judge and not an inventor of the fair, Bolas likely is strategically keeping him from access to the aether reservoirs. Doctor Jest is still in his head after all. But Kaladesh is easily the best possible place for Tezzeret to be, everything is artifice based, and Tezzeret's etherium may give him substantial control over aether energy. If he has a shot at freedom, Kaladesh is the best possible place for him to do so.
Furthermore, the concept of interplanar transfer by aether powered technology does sound interesting, I doubt that is what Bolas (or even Tezzeret for that matter) is interested in. Bolas has always been hungry for power, and nothing screams power more, than the ability to simply draw energy from the aether itself, as an infinite wellspring of mana.
I don't know what's going to happen, but I can ascertain this:
Tezzeret will try to find a way to free himself from Bolas
Bolas will try to secure power
Chandra will burn things
Thank you,
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We don't know much else about what's going on with Tezz on Kaladesh yet. Clearly, he's been established there for a while.
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Just out of curiosity, how did he fail and what was he supposed to do in the first place? I didn't read the Scars book.
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But the real question is:
What happened in between Scars and Kaladesh? Do we know what Bolas has been plotting since then?
On a side note: How long has it been in between the end of the story in Scars, and Kaladesh... (We know that Elspeth was on Mirrodin, (and Bant) and she got to Theros... how long has it been in the storyline? I mean that has to be at least a year)
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Formerly presumed dead, but also formerly presumed alive.
And it's possible Tezzeret is doing something for his own personal goals. If it is for Bolas no idea, I imagine it would be an invention. But the largest invention doesn't seem like it would really be useful for him.
Edit: I should note I heard a fantastic fan theory that Tezzeret sent Vraska after Jace, which would put RTR around the same time as Scars of Mirrodin thanks to one of his lines about suitably terrorizing Jace.
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(I read this story awhile ago, so I could very well be wrong)
I thought in the RTR stories there was something about Jace and the "Consortium"(?) That involved Tezzeret, but I could be mistaken. And yes, Vraska did go after Jace, I believe that's what the Jace vs. Vraska duel deck was about.
So, basically to figure out how much time has passed since Tezzeret left Mirrodin, we figure when Elspeth left, how long Scars was, How long she was on Bant, how long she was on Theros, and try and figure out where Theros is on the timeline, and then we continue from there.
I hold the job of resurrecting dead threads.
Formerly presumed dead, but also formerly presumed alive.
Seriously though, the week after next I've got a piece on Jace, Tezzeret, and the Infinite Consortium coming out! And then Alara. I was going to do Ravnica after that, but given the current characters, I want to hit Mirrodin and Theros to catch everyone who wasn't around up.
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Of course, I'd like to see some of the Gatewatch go after Bolas and the rest go get Elspeth to then lead us back to Mirrodin. A divided Gatewatch can keep the overall story flowing while following two groups of protagonists.
The issue with that, is mainly that Elspeth is dead. (For those who don't know, Heilod got jealous of Elspeth's power and killed her with Godsend, Elspeth's own weapon, while Ajani was there.) She is currently in the Underworld of Theros, and that would probably mean that we would have to go back to Theros (probably) to continue the story of Elspeth and Ajani...
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I hold the job of resurrecting dead threads.
Formerly presumed dead, but also formerly presumed alive.
Anyway, to the point at hand.
I think the reason Tezzeret is on Kaladesh is obvious. If you watch the trailer for the set, it is noted that all the inventors of the fair are given access to limitless aether energy to power their inventions. Infinite power and the ability to harness aether energy sounds like something Bolas would be VERY interested in, and what other agent to send to a plane of artificers, than the best artificer around.
Another thing to add, just because Tezzeret is the head judge, doesn't necessarily mean he has been there long. Tezzeret shot up the ranks of artificers on Esper at incredible speeds. If you look at the flavor text of Dinavolt Tower, Tezzeret is talked about like he is new, or less known. "I like this Tezzeret. He's forward thinking, unlike the other judges-". The way that is phrased implies that Tezzeret is new, and this is likely the only time he's ever been on Kaladesh.
Thank you,
LC
PS. Now that we know where Tezzeret is, perhaps I should continue my Mirrodin fanfic, and pick up where Quest for Karn left off (the story in my sig takes place before the novel and ties up some loose plot threads).
First off high five for Dr. Jest hype! But Bolas can't be after planar portal tech here because it was literally just invented.
I'm to to go with this being something of Tezzerets not Bolas using him. Well have to wait until Wednesday to pick up where we left off with him.
There are Vedalken on Mirrodin, but that doesn't mean Tezzeret is trying to connect Kaladesh to New Phyrexia, or has anything to gain by doing that.
I think the Fair was orchestrated by Tezz on Bolas's orders, either to get the aether flowing or to push the inventors make some cool tech for Tezz to take.
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It also says Tezzeret is "Pursuing new sources of power" so it might good to guess he is looking into aether on Kaladesh.
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Also, Tezzeret is ALWAYS trying to find ways to get free from Bolas, and I really just hope that "Limitless Aether energy" can give him the means to do so. But, there is likely a reason that Tezzeret is a judge and not an inventor of the fair, Bolas likely is strategically keeping him from access to the aether reservoirs. Doctor Jest is still in his head after all. But Kaladesh is easily the best possible place for Tezzeret to be, everything is artifice based, and Tezzeret's etherium may give him substantial control over aether energy. If he has a shot at freedom, Kaladesh is the best possible place for him to do so.
Furthermore, the concept of interplanar transfer by aether powered technology does sound interesting, I doubt that is what Bolas (or even Tezzeret for that matter) is interested in. Bolas has always been hungry for power, and nothing screams power more, than the ability to simply draw energy from the aether itself, as an infinite wellspring of mana.
I don't know what's going to happen, but I can ascertain this:
Tezzeret will try to find a way to free himself from Bolas
Bolas will try to secure power
Chandra will burn things
Thank you,
LC