Whether incorporated into the structure of castles or admired as lone symbols, the obelisks stand for Bant’s values of loyalty, honor, and truth.

It is a monument as austere, unyielding, and inscrutable as Esper itself.

Like most features of Grixis, the obelisks that remain from the time of Alara now exist only for dark exploitation.

Volcanic ash-winds batter it, climbing vines overwhelm it, dragonfire roasts it, and yet it still stands as a testament to a forgotten world.

Centuries have passed since the plane shattered, yet the obelisks of each shard faithfully serve their long-forgotten purpose.