Gatecrash Stories

Short story by Adam Lee

The Izzet always had the best spells. Just because Kal was born to the Gruul didn’t mean he couldn’t appreciate ingenious spellcasting.

January 2, 2013

Short story by Brady Dommermuth

Citizens of Ravnica, thank you for gathering at this ancient place under rain-skiesi.We strive to honor surface traditions by taking this sanctioned stage for our address.

January 9, 2013

Short story by Adam Lee

Gorev Hadszak leaned back in his chair and rubbed the white stubble of his chin while he watched the crowd file in and the people take their places in front of the stage.

January 16, 2013

Short story by Adam Lee

Sarusin sat in a dimly lit room far beneath the cobbled streets of Ravnica. He knew by the air that he was underground—the smell and sounds were different underground.

January 23, 2013

Short story by Adam Lee

They stood and gazed at the intact window, the Orzhov guild symbol catching the morning sun, filling the ruined cathedral with a golden glow. To see such a marvel in the Rubblebelt was a rare thing.

January 30, 2013

Short story by Adam Lee

When the massive doors of the war room swung open, Gideon Jura could feel energy hit him like a wave of heat from a smelting forge. It wasn’t actual heat, but more like an energetic wind that pulsated through his body like a shockwave.

February 6, 2013

Short story by Adam Lee

Bosco unlocked the small but thick wooden side door that granted access through the outer wall into the mansion grounds. He passed a pair of guards, paying them each a coin as he made his way to a building assigned to the janitors and groundskeepers.

February 13, 2013

Short story by Kelly Digges

The entrance to the lab was an unassuming hatch set in a dank, moss-covered wall. Liana had to double back twice to find it, and when she knocked on the door it swung open with a creak.

February 20, 2013

Novella by Doug Beyer

As Jace struggles to get himself and Emmara to safety, he begins to piece together the greater mystery of the Implicit Maze. It’s now a race to see who will unlock its secrets.

February 26, 2013

Short story by Matt Tabak

The noise that escaped Fblthp’s lips could best be described as a whimper. He didn’t speak any language the citizens of Ravnica were familiar with, but that agonized sound of desperation was instantly recognizable.

February 27, 2013

Short story by Adam Lee

Domri Rade was entombed in the earth. After Domri was covered in magical symbols and an animal skin shroud, the shaman Sabast laid him in the ceremonial grave.

March 6, 2013

Short story by Ari Levitch

Arresters descended upon the scene only moments after the deed was done. A crowd was already gathering, pressing in on a gangly man who stood over a lifeless body.

March 13, 2013

Short story by Kelly Digges

Bartek heaved the last of the heavy wooden crates into the cart with a grunt. He leaned against the wall of the warehouse, breathing heavily, sweat running down his face. The sun was up, higher than he’d hoped, and it was already getting hot.

March 20, 2013

Short story by Adam Lee

The candle flickered. “I am a gateway for life,” the cleric said.The dancing light added some numinous gravity to the statement.

March 27, 2013