MTG LORE: AJANI GOLDMANE - Complete History | Planeswalkers 101

MTG LORE: AJANI GOLDMANE - Complete History | Planeswalkers 101 | Ep. 04

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There are many who succumb to power. A lot less are capable of channeling their anger and use it to do good.
Today, we dive fully into the lore of the fierce cat warrior planeswalker from the shard of Naya: Ajani Goldmane.
From his early adventures on the shard of Naya up to his most recent, darker and more ominous fate unfolding in Dominaria United. We will analyse each and every aspect of Ajani's lore in detail, from his birth to his compleation.
I hope you enjoy. Until next time, keep loving the lore!
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Music:
Christopher Larkin - Hollow Knight (Original Soundtrack) - 01 Enter Hallownest
Christopher Larkin - Hollow Knight (Original Soundtrack) - 02 Dirtmouth
Christopher Larkin - Hollow Knight (Original Soundtrack) - 05 Greenpath
Christopher Larkin - Hollow Knight (Original Soundtrack) - 07 Reflection
Christopher Larkin - Hollow Knight (Original Soundtrack) - 09 City of Tears
Christopher Larkin - Hollow Knight (Original Soundtrack) - 11 Crystal Peak
Christopher Larkin - Hollow Knight (Original Soundtrack) - 12 Fungal Wastes
Christopher Larkin - Hollow Knight (Original Soundtrack) - 15 Resting Grounds
Christopher Larkin - Hollow Knight (Original Soundtrack) - 16 Queen's Gardens
Christopher Larkin - Hollow Knight (Original Soundtrack) - 17 The White Lady
Christopher Larkin - Hollow Knight (Original Soundtrack) - 19 Kingdom's Edge
Christopher Larkin - Hollow Knight (Original Soundtrack) - 20 Nosk
Christopher Larkin - Hollow Knight (Original Soundtrack) - 22 Dream Battle
Christopher Larkin - Hollow Knight (Original Soundtrack) - 25 Radiance
Christopher Larkin - Hollow Knight (Original Soundtrack) - 26 Hollow Knight
Christopher Larkin - Hollow Knight - Gods & Nightmares (Original Soundtrack) - 13 Haunted Foes
Christopher Larkin - Hollow Knight - Gods & Nightmares (Original Soundtrack) - 15 Pure Vessel
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Horizons by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au
Undertow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au
Artworks: www.mtgpics.com/index
Several fan-made artworks and cards were used in this video.
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Video Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
05:37 Early Life
09:50 Alara Unbroken
19:44 Theros
25:41 Kaladesh
30:42 War of the Sparks
33:14 New Capenna
34:33 Dominaria United
39:57 Conclusion
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@Argenomius Жыл бұрын

Wow, what an amazing character, being one of the very first planeswalkers ever, and yet one the most interesting with deeply developed storyline

@OctopusLair Жыл бұрын

I totally agree. I think they've done a wonderful job with him up to know. I'm still not sure about the compleation step but we'll see how this goes!

@ashenfox3535 Ай бұрын

Not gonna lie, I screamed "No!" At the reveal of his compleation in the Dominaria reunited teaser trailer. I hope this gets updated with his purification and what ever new story gets released.

@CosmicErrata Жыл бұрын

How fitting that the Phyrexian segment's audio was corrupted. Poor Cat man :(

@OctopusLair Жыл бұрын

Truth is you could hear me being compleated in the background. I had to cut it out.

@CosmicErrata Жыл бұрын

@@OctopusLair Don't forget your regular dose of WT-40.

@OctopusLair Жыл бұрын

Duly noted.

@CosmicErrata Жыл бұрын

@@OctopusLair Oh yeah, why the name Octopus?

@OctopusLair Жыл бұрын

There’s a longer version of my answer to this very question below my channel trailer BUT, let’s just say the Octopus is my guiding animal through life and it just came natural to bring it along while embarking in this awesome adventure on KZfaq.

@pliantcrescent Жыл бұрын

My biggest issue on the Ajani in Dominaria United is that it takes away ALL of the character growth leading up to it. He alone wanted to wait and gather allies before fighting Bolas the second time; he lunges alone there? So much love for Ajani; he's my favorite and this just feels... wrong.

@OctopusLair Жыл бұрын

I can understand your disappointment. Certain choices seem to have been a bit rush, at times. Either way I have a feeling they will introduce some way of reversing compleation in the not-so-distant future. Whilst this could be disastrous for many reasons, it could also save your favourite cat hero! :P

@ALTR_no_EGO Жыл бұрын

Honestly, I didn't know much about the lore behind the Planeswalkers. Then, Dominaria United happened, and... Apparently a corrupted version of Ajani (who I thought a paragon of goodness and righteousness) kills Jaya (who's flavor text is some of the funniest in all of MTG). In one set, a ruined version of my favorite Planeswalker, killed my second favorite Planeswalker. Thanks, WotC. 😭

@OctopusLair Жыл бұрын

@@ALTR_no_EGO Oh no that sounds to traumatic! I am so sorry you had to endure that ahah!

@twinsurf8624 2 ай бұрын

Thank for save the World ! AJANI MAMTI GOLDMANE, STRENGHT OF THE PRIDE !

@rayzhang7591 Жыл бұрын

I hate the way they "killed" Ajani. It feels extremely cheap to just keep turning existing walkers into compleated versions (I know it's just two at the moment, but I'm sure more will come). Also, the way they get compleated is super lame. Basically, the reserved "beat the bad guys, and boom, they are your new companions" sort of deal. I would love to see them actually trying to corrupt a planeswalker more gradually. Instead of beating them up, dragging them to new phyrexia, torturing them into submission, how about luring them with knowledge and power? Or use their recent loss of a loved one/near-death experience to convince them of the weakness of the flesh and promise them salvation, perfection, and immortality in the machine? That would be more interesting, no?

@OctopusLair Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you, it does feel a bit cheap. Adding depth to the whole “phyrexianisation process” would make the whole thing much more acceptable to the fans who could, maybe, even understand the motives and empathise with their favourite Walker turning evil! The idea of corrupting them with knowledge and/or taking advantage of a moment of weakness would also make things much more realistic, relatable and overall interesting. I believe that with Ajani they kind of overstepped, though. As someone on reddit suggested, they have two options now: either stick to this new version of Ajani, basically destroying ten years of lore-development of one of the oldest and most beloved characters in MTG history; OR they introduce a way for compleated planeswalkers to be cured, basically making the whole compleation-threat much less scary. Neither sound really great, if you ask me, but at this point we can just wait and see!

@rayzhang7591 Жыл бұрын

@@OctopusLair When I first started playing mtg I was a lifegain/white wennie player. Needless to say, big cat and Gideon used to be two of my favorite and most played Planeswalkers. Now they are all "dead". At least Gideon died a heroic death and truly helped Liliana's redemption arc. But Ajani kinda feel like got killed off to make way for the new poster child of white walker Elspeth. Although I'm sure they will find a way to redeem the compleated walkers but ngl, its probably gonna be super cliche :( RIP my fluffy cat bro

@OctopusLair Жыл бұрын

@@rayzhang7591 Yeah, I agree. Gideon's end is so much more epic and enjoyable. I honestly loved the dramatic peak at the end of the War of the Sparks. Liliana's betrayal and Gideon's unexpected sac was just the best way it could end. I hope it's not gonna be as bad/cliche as we expect it to be but yeah, I'd like to see Ajani redeemed as well, somehow!

@eddyesdras Жыл бұрын

Yeah, you are slowly becoming my favorite lore KZfaqr 🤩 even though I am myself a lore KZfaqr too huahahaha esplendid work man!

@OctopusLair Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much mate. I really appreciate it! ❤️

@wargamerwilly8756 Жыл бұрын

This is incredibly well done, I absolutely love it. I've listened to this video so many time ❤️‍🔥 thank you so much!

@OctopusLair Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much dude. I really appreciate it. It’s amazing to receive such wonderful comments, thank you! ❤️

@elydakai Жыл бұрын

great video! thank you for that in-depth lore

@OctopusLair Жыл бұрын

Thank you, my friend!! I am glad you liked it! :))

@chrisa7875 Жыл бұрын

Well done thanks for the video! 👍

@OctopusLair 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you liked it :)

@stampede122 Ай бұрын

I’ll argue Ugin is as old and Nicol

@goldenostrichman 9 ай бұрын

I love Ajani 😭

@thomascline9436 Жыл бұрын

You need to do one on Gideon Jura

@OctopusLair Жыл бұрын

Yeah, old Gideon’s on the list. Next up is gonna be Jace coming out in a few days and after that patrons have voted for Elspeth. I’ll make sure to put Gideon in some of the future polls though! ;)

@jacksonbauer5199 6 ай бұрын

I was honestly fairly upset with the story decision to have Ajani “compleated”… I have always viewed Ajani as “incorruptible”, with an acutely tuned moral compass. Almost the MtG equivalent or embodiment of the French revolutionary motto of “Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité” (in English Liberty, Equality, Fraternity in case anyone needed clarification). The decision to allow his “compleation” seems like an oversight or something shoehorned in. Yes, I realize Ichor is nearly “completely irresistible”, but certain characters have been shown to possess the ability to resist being corrupted by it (Milera for one). I just think it would have been more in line with the lore if Ajani were maybe not so much totally immune, but unsuited for “compleation” due to his “purity” or whatever sounds better to your ears, but you get the idea. I also realize that Milera reversed Ajani’s ichor affliction (at the cost of her own life 😢), but I am just not a huge fan of that storyline.