Magic The Flavouring
@mtflavouring.bsky.social
A pair of #Vorthos from the UK talking Magic: The Gathering Flavour, Design and Lore.
mtflavouring@gmail.com
#mtg #edh
https://linktr.ee/MagicTheFlavouring
mtflavouring@gmail.com
#mtg #edh
https://linktr.ee/MagicTheFlavouring
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For any new friends/folks/followers, hi!
We're Andy and Nathan, two Vorthos who have spent the past 4 years prattling on about Magic: The Gathering.
If you like your lore chat deep and philosophical, with a sprinkling of hyperbole and nonsense (and a charming english accent) then check us out!
We're Andy and Nathan, two Vorthos who have spent the past 4 years prattling on about Magic: The Gathering.
If you like your lore chat deep and philosophical, with a sprinkling of hyperbole and nonsense (and a charming english accent) then check us out!
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Fans have always been trailblazing in ways Magic only picks up on years later
•Alterists were ahead on borderless cards and art style experimentation
•Proxy makers were ahead on visual design and frames
•Custom card designers were ahead on using low resolution art assets from outside properties
•Alterists were ahead on borderless cards and art style experimentation
•Proxy makers were ahead on visual design and frames
•Custom card designers were ahead on using low resolution art assets from outside properties
November 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Fans have always been trailblazing in ways Magic only picks up on years later
•Alterists were ahead on borderless cards and art style experimentation
•Proxy makers were ahead on visual design and frames
•Custom card designers were ahead on using low resolution art assets from outside properties
•Alterists were ahead on borderless cards and art style experimentation
•Proxy makers were ahead on visual design and frames
•Custom card designers were ahead on using low resolution art assets from outside properties
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Ep.158! We return to the Restaurant at the End of the Multiverse for our 2nd Multiversal Menu ep.
We always love compiling these, so join us on our culinary adventure!
#vorthos #mtg
spotify.link/VkyDK2fPUXb
We always love compiling these, so join us on our culinary adventure!
#vorthos #mtg
spotify.link/VkyDK2fPUXb
October 31, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Ep.158! We return to the Restaurant at the End of the Multiverse for our 2nd Multiversal Menu ep.
We always love compiling these, so join us on our culinary adventure!
#vorthos #mtg
spotify.link/VkyDK2fPUXb
We always love compiling these, so join us on our culinary adventure!
#vorthos #mtg
spotify.link/VkyDK2fPUXb
Ep.158! We return to the Restaurant at the End of the Multiverse for our 2nd Multiversal Menu ep.
We always love compiling these, so join us on our culinary adventure!
#vorthos #mtg
spotify.link/VkyDK2fPUXb
We always love compiling these, so join us on our culinary adventure!
#vorthos #mtg
spotify.link/VkyDK2fPUXb
October 31, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Ep.158! We return to the Restaurant at the End of the Multiverse for our 2nd Multiversal Menu ep.
We always love compiling these, so join us on our culinary adventure!
#vorthos #mtg
spotify.link/VkyDK2fPUXb
We always love compiling these, so join us on our culinary adventure!
#vorthos #mtg
spotify.link/VkyDK2fPUXb
Spent the weekend in Manchester and visited Fanboy3 in the Northern Quarter.
There's so many cool shops and Vendors in Manchester, but this is my rec if you are ever in that part of the world
#mtg
There's so many cool shops and Vendors in Manchester, but this is my rec if you are ever in that part of the world
#mtg
October 24, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Spent the weekend in Manchester and visited Fanboy3 in the Northern Quarter.
There's so many cool shops and Vendors in Manchester, but this is my rec if you are ever in that part of the world
#mtg
There's so many cool shops and Vendors in Manchester, but this is my rec if you are ever in that part of the world
#mtg
I'm entering a phase of my indifference/disinterest in UB where I'm becoming re-hyped by magic's high fantasy cards.
Look at this thing! I love everything about it, and as such its made its way into multiple decks.
Look at this thing! I love everything about it, and as such its made its way into multiple decks.
October 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
I'm entering a phase of my indifference/disinterest in UB where I'm becoming re-hyped by magic's high fantasy cards.
Look at this thing! I love everything about it, and as such its made its way into multiple decks.
Look at this thing! I love everything about it, and as such its made its way into multiple decks.
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It's time to talk about Goblin King and why it should be given (in addition) the noble creature type. An art and flavor thread, let's go. 🧵
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(for @mtgdad.bsky.social)
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October 17, 2025 at 3:02 AM
It's time to talk about Goblin King and why it should be given (in addition) the noble creature type. An art and flavor thread, let's go. 🧵
(for @mtgdad.bsky.social)
1/10
(for @mtgdad.bsky.social)
1/10
Oh wow! This is exciting. Magic novels have had their ups and downs (woo boy, the downs...) But I actually enjoyed The Sundered Bond and The Wildered Quest and of course Children of the Nameless. MTG story is in a much better place overall these days. So lets see!
#vorthos #mtgstory
#vorthos #mtgstory
Alright, let's talk about (what's public) about the new Strixhaven novel. Here's the full promo text for the novel!
The novel is both a good entry point to Magic lore and has plenty for established fans.
This was a blast to work on and is 100% a @seananmcguire.bsky.social novel.
The novel is both a good entry point to Magic lore and has plenty for established fans.
This was a blast to work on and is 100% a @seananmcguire.bsky.social novel.
September 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I must be very slow to the party, but it's wild seeing Spotify's AI generated chapter titles for episodes I write all the actual copy for. I mean, they're not wrong, but it's still spooky
September 20, 2025 at 11:53 AM
I must be very slow to the party, but it's wild seeing Spotify's AI generated chapter titles for episodes I write all the actual copy for. I mean, they're not wrong, but it's still spooky
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Ep.157! We chat about your friendly, neighbourhood cash-cow, er, I mean, #mtgSpiderMan. Between bouts of cynicism we do indeed talk about some of the more nuanced flavour, and maybe how a bit more magic could've helped the web-head stick the landing.
#mtg #vorthos
open.spotify.com/episode/4xzv...
#mtg #vorthos
open.spotify.com/episode/4xzv...
Ep.157 Spider-Man: Multiversal Menace
open.spotify.com
September 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Ep.157! We chat about your friendly, neighbourhood cash-cow, er, I mean, #mtgSpiderMan. Between bouts of cynicism we do indeed talk about some of the more nuanced flavour, and maybe how a bit more magic could've helped the web-head stick the landing.
#mtg #vorthos
open.spotify.com/episode/4xzv...
#mtg #vorthos
open.spotify.com/episode/4xzv...
Ep.157! We chat about your friendly, neighbourhood cash-cow, er, I mean, #mtgSpiderMan. Between bouts of cynicism we do indeed talk about some of the more nuanced flavour, and maybe how a bit more magic could've helped the web-head stick the landing.
#mtg #vorthos
open.spotify.com/episode/4xzv...
#mtg #vorthos
open.spotify.com/episode/4xzv...
Ep.157 Spider-Man: Multiversal Menace
open.spotify.com
September 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Ep.157! We chat about your friendly, neighbourhood cash-cow, er, I mean, #mtgSpiderMan. Between bouts of cynicism we do indeed talk about some of the more nuanced flavour, and maybe how a bit more magic could've helped the web-head stick the landing.
#mtg #vorthos
open.spotify.com/episode/4xzv...
#mtg #vorthos
open.spotify.com/episode/4xzv...
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King of the Coldblood Curse
MTG: Through the Omenpaths
AD: Emily Mazza
Since people have been asking which planes these are on, this dude is on Eldraine :)
MTG: Through the Omenpaths
AD: Emily Mazza
Since people have been asking which planes these are on, this dude is on Eldraine :)
September 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
King of the Coldblood Curse
MTG: Through the Omenpaths
AD: Emily Mazza
Since people have been asking which planes these are on, this dude is on Eldraine :)
MTG: Through the Omenpaths
AD: Emily Mazza
Since people have been asking which planes these are on, this dude is on Eldraine :)
In our upcoming Ep, I compare the vibes of these two cards.
But without giving my opinion yet, what are we saying?
Did Generous Stray open the gates for cards like City Pigeon? Or are they on different Vibe wavelengths?
#mtgspiderman
But without giving my opinion yet, what are we saying?
Did Generous Stray open the gates for cards like City Pigeon? Or are they on different Vibe wavelengths?
#mtgspiderman
September 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
In our upcoming Ep, I compare the vibes of these two cards.
But without giving my opinion yet, what are we saying?
Did Generous Stray open the gates for cards like City Pigeon? Or are they on different Vibe wavelengths?
#mtgspiderman
But without giving my opinion yet, what are we saying?
Did Generous Stray open the gates for cards like City Pigeon? Or are they on different Vibe wavelengths?
#mtgspiderman
Oh bloody hell. I wish I didn't see this...
Y'all don't miss much, so I'm sure you already know this. But just in case: Hybrid mana symbols are substantially larger than single color and generic pips. But the colorless mana symbol {C} is the same size as the typical colored pip.
September 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Oh bloody hell. I wish I didn't see this...
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Episode 156 of us failing to prove we are not just copying @thevorthoscast.bsky.social, we talk about Robots in Magic!
Its our longest ep ever recorded. Seriously we don't get past the brown artifact frame era untill like an hour in...check it out!
#vorthos #mtg
open.spotify.com/episode/0Y8m...
Its our longest ep ever recorded. Seriously we don't get past the brown artifact frame era untill like an hour in...check it out!
#vorthos #mtg
open.spotify.com/episode/0Y8m...
Ep.156 Robots In Magic
open.spotify.com
August 28, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Episode 156 of us failing to prove we are not just copying @thevorthoscast.bsky.social, we talk about Robots in Magic!
Its our longest ep ever recorded. Seriously we don't get past the brown artifact frame era untill like an hour in...check it out!
#vorthos #mtg
open.spotify.com/episode/0Y8m...
Its our longest ep ever recorded. Seriously we don't get past the brown artifact frame era untill like an hour in...check it out!
#vorthos #mtg
open.spotify.com/episode/0Y8m...
Episode 156 of us failing to prove we are not just copying @thevorthoscast.bsky.social, we talk about Robots in Magic!
Its our longest ep ever recorded. Seriously we don't get past the brown artifact frame era untill like an hour in...check it out!
#vorthos #mtg
open.spotify.com/episode/0Y8m...
Its our longest ep ever recorded. Seriously we don't get past the brown artifact frame era untill like an hour in...check it out!
#vorthos #mtg
open.spotify.com/episode/0Y8m...
Ep.156 Robots In Magic
open.spotify.com
August 28, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Episode 156 of us failing to prove we are not just copying @thevorthoscast.bsky.social, we talk about Robots in Magic!
Its our longest ep ever recorded. Seriously we don't get past the brown artifact frame era untill like an hour in...check it out!
#vorthos #mtg
open.spotify.com/episode/0Y8m...
Its our longest ep ever recorded. Seriously we don't get past the brown artifact frame era untill like an hour in...check it out!
#vorthos #mtg
open.spotify.com/episode/0Y8m...
I just watched a video about how Call of Duty has seen a decline in player satisfaction since the ramping up of cartoon and other IP skins has meant the feel and tone of the game has totally changed.
I don't care about CoD, but it was striking in how similar a direction a lot fandoms are going
I don't care about CoD, but it was striking in how similar a direction a lot fandoms are going
August 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I just watched a video about how Call of Duty has seen a decline in player satisfaction since the ramping up of cartoon and other IP skins has meant the feel and tone of the game has totally changed.
I don't care about CoD, but it was striking in how similar a direction a lot fandoms are going
I don't care about CoD, but it was striking in how similar a direction a lot fandoms are going
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Beyond the Quiet - for Magic: The Gathering's Edge of Eternities
✨ Prints are on saIe for just a bit longer ✨
✨ Prints are on saIe for just a bit longer ✨
August 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Beyond the Quiet - for Magic: The Gathering's Edge of Eternities
✨ Prints are on saIe for just a bit longer ✨
✨ Prints are on saIe for just a bit longer ✨
Just to keep banging the drum of my overall dislike of UB and how they are handling it:
Wouldn't it have made SO much more sense to pair ATLA with Tarki at the start of the year, and ya know, tie everything together thematically and visually at least, at the very least?
#mtgatla
Wouldn't it have made SO much more sense to pair ATLA with Tarki at the start of the year, and ya know, tie everything together thematically and visually at least, at the very least?
#mtgatla
August 13, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Just to keep banging the drum of my overall dislike of UB and how they are handling it:
Wouldn't it have made SO much more sense to pair ATLA with Tarki at the start of the year, and ya know, tie everything together thematically and visually at least, at the very least?
#mtgatla
Wouldn't it have made SO much more sense to pair ATLA with Tarki at the start of the year, and ya know, tie everything together thematically and visually at least, at the very least?
#mtgatla
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Every time I see a Rebecca Guay Path to Exile for cheap on Cardmarket I snap buy it because LOOK AT THIS!!
August 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Every time I see a Rebecca Guay Path to Exile for cheap on Cardmarket I snap buy it because LOOK AT THIS!!
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Today's article is about Two Mana Commanders. It features a selection of diverse and fun options that pack a punch, and is an article in which I convince MYSELF a good seven or eight times to build a new Commander 😆
blog.cardkingdom.com/9-underrated...
blog.cardkingdom.com/9-underrated...
9 Underrated Two Mana Commanders You Have to Try - Card Kingdom Blog
Commander is a game that is often focused around the creature you have in the Command Zone. Always having a reliable play for two mana can be really strong, and some of the strongest Commanders in the...
blog.cardkingdom.com
August 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Today's article is about Two Mana Commanders. It features a selection of diverse and fun options that pack a punch, and is an article in which I convince MYSELF a good seven or eight times to build a new Commander 😆
blog.cardkingdom.com/9-underrated...
blog.cardkingdom.com/9-underrated...
August 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Cheeky punt on an #mtgeternities booster, this card is so sweet...turns out half my playgroup are building them!
#edh
#edh
August 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Cheeky punt on an #mtgeternities booster, this card is so sweet...turns out half my playgroup are building them!
#edh
#edh
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Picked this deck box up from @ultimateguard.bsky.social and I was so excited until I flipped it over. Looks like my art was extended with ai.
@magic.wizards.com needs to make sure their partners don’t do this.
I would have happily extended this for a couple hundred $$. Instead it looks awful!
@magic.wizards.com needs to make sure their partners don’t do this.
I would have happily extended this for a couple hundred $$. Instead it looks awful!
August 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Picked this deck box up from @ultimateguard.bsky.social and I was so excited until I flipped it over. Looks like my art was extended with ai.
@magic.wizards.com needs to make sure their partners don’t do this.
I would have happily extended this for a couple hundred $$. Instead it looks awful!
@magic.wizards.com needs to make sure their partners don’t do this.
I would have happily extended this for a couple hundred $$. Instead it looks awful!
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Ep.155 is up!
We were in a new room with terrible accoustics, so it sounds like we are in actual space...but hey we have only been doing this for 5 years....
We review the epic, stupendous, mind bending #MTGEternities story by Seth Dickinson
#Vorthos #mtg
open.spotify.com/episode/7IGD...
We were in a new room with terrible accoustics, so it sounds like we are in actual space...but hey we have only been doing this for 5 years....
We review the epic, stupendous, mind bending #MTGEternities story by Seth Dickinson
#Vorthos #mtg
open.spotify.com/episode/7IGD...
Ep.155 Edge Of Eternities Story Review
Magic The Flavouring · Episode
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July 31, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Ep.155 is up!
We were in a new room with terrible accoustics, so it sounds like we are in actual space...but hey we have only been doing this for 5 years....
We review the epic, stupendous, mind bending #MTGEternities story by Seth Dickinson
#Vorthos #mtg
open.spotify.com/episode/7IGD...
We were in a new room with terrible accoustics, so it sounds like we are in actual space...but hey we have only been doing this for 5 years....
We review the epic, stupendous, mind bending #MTGEternities story by Seth Dickinson
#Vorthos #mtg
open.spotify.com/episode/7IGD...
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Artist @jeremywilsonart.bsky.social has two #MTGartmarket works in Edge of Eternities with set prices: #mtgeoe
$2000 - Cryoshatter
For more info:
www.facebook.com/share/p/171n...
And the prelim painting to Desculptimg Blast - $1800
For more info:
www.facebook.com/share/p/1Eah...
$2000 - Cryoshatter
For more info:
www.facebook.com/share/p/171n...
And the prelim painting to Desculptimg Blast - $1800
For more info:
www.facebook.com/share/p/1Eah...
August 2, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Artist @jeremywilsonart.bsky.social has two #MTGartmarket works in Edge of Eternities with set prices: #mtgeoe
$2000 - Cryoshatter
For more info:
www.facebook.com/share/p/171n...
And the prelim painting to Desculptimg Blast - $1800
For more info:
www.facebook.com/share/p/1Eah...
$2000 - Cryoshatter
For more info:
www.facebook.com/share/p/171n...
And the prelim painting to Desculptimg Blast - $1800
For more info:
www.facebook.com/share/p/1Eah...