“They’re a hardy bunch, but I’d still bet that they just slept through the worst of the cold times.”
—Disa the Restless, journal entry

Unpredictable in the extreme, these carnivorous apes will prey even upon their own kind.

Every little cub has its mother’s teeth to guard it.
—Elvish saying

“All hail the Demonlord Belzenlok, Evincar of the Stronghold, Scion of Darkness, Doom of Fools, Lord of the Wastes, Master of the Ebon Hand, Eternal Patriarch of the Cabal …”

From her sunsail tent high above the forest floor, an elf harkener can hear the footfalls of a single creature through the cacophony of Naya’s jungle sounds.

There were those who saw the death of the gods and the city’s collapse as a final test of worth. Some believed it meant the God-Pharaoh had been killed. Only a few realized they had been deceived.

“Each day there are new reports of homes along Getander Pass and Hofsaddel falling to vampires of a more savage nature. I’ve even heard tell that Anje Falkenrath has returned. Please send whatever help you can.”
—Sterin Gorn, letter to Thalia

“Lost are the lush meadows and verdant forests, where maaka prowled and lammasu soared. Lost are the wilds, where our hearts were free.”
—Daiva, Gruul storyteller

Fish and bear paws—one can’t have both.
—Chinese idiom meaning “you can’t have it both ways”

Every Cho-Arrim villager is a potential warrior; when they are called, they abandon their peaceful way of life and take up arms to defend it.

“There’s no contract to sign, no oath to swear. The enlistment procedure is to unsheathe your sword and point it at the enemy.”

What he lacks in patience, intelligence, empathy, lucidity, hygiene, ability to follow orders, self-regard, and discernible skills, he makes up for in sheer chaotic violence.

“We cannot forget that among all of Dominaria’s wonders, a system of life exists, with prey and predators that will never fight wars nor vie for ancient power.”
—Jolrael, empress of beasts

Upon finding his warehouse infested, Gaven didn’t know whether to get an exterminator or an exorcist.

Knights are quick to pledge their loyalty and even quicker to charge into battle.

The soldiers of the Legion of Dusk have come to the colonies at Queen’s Bay in search of glory and riches. They are veterans of centuries of warfare, and they thirst for conquest.

The magic of the elves leaves its mark on the forest. The magic of the forest leaves its mark on the animals who live there. The animals of the forest leave their mark on all who trespass.

Larger and more cunning than most Goblins, Scarwood Goblins are thankfully found only in isolated pockets.

“In the wild, white fur like mine is an aberration. We lack natural camouflage, but the inability to hide encourages other strengths.”
—Ajani Goldmane