Magic: The Gathering Just Renamed One Of Its Iconic Planes
has renamed one of its iconic planes, with Kaladesh now called Avishkar. First introduced in 2015, Kaladesh is best known as the original home of iconic planeswalker Chandra Nalaar. Kaladesh, which drew inspiration from real-world India, is notable for having a high concentration of aether, a magic energy often used in summoning creatures. The plane has appeared in many sets over the years, including the Kaladesh block of sets and the upcoming release. However, in its next appearance, the plane will have a new name.
Wizards of the Coast announced this week that the plane will be called Avishkar moving forward. "," Wizards said in a statement on the company's official website. After engaging with a group of subject matter and language experts, Wizards opted to rename the plane Avishkar.
The plane's original name Kaladesh was inspired from two Hindi words — "" and "." Kala typically means "" or "" while desh is a word meaning "" or "." However, when pronounced differently, "" also means "," which Wizards noted can carry "." Unfortunately, some said the plane's name with the wrong pronunciation, leading to Wizards opting for a name change. The name chosen was Avishkar, which comes from the Hindi word meaning "."
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However, Wizards noted that the history of Avishkar isn't being retconned. The plane was previously named Kaladesh, but the name was changed by its residents in the wake of a popular rebellion that did away with its former government. Avishkar is now led by the Avishkar Assembly, but the plane's capital remains the city of Ghirapur. As for, the brand new set revolves around the Ghirapur Grand Prix, a newly legal race involving magical vehicles. While the Grand Prix was once an underground race, the race was formally recognized by the Avishkar Assembly, and its prizes are treasures hoarded by the former government.
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