Stars to the City
Ch. 1: Introduction and Guilds
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the opposing Polis Plane of Theros has begun to merge with the City Plane of Ravnica. The first block is the beginning of the leak, portals have begun to open, allowing passage between the planes. Usually these portals are brief, only allowing passage one-way or the other. The immigration between the two is slow, and overall frightens or intrigues individuals. In the second block, the mages who have been able to travel back to their native world have learned to extend a portal's lifespan, so they can voluntarily move people to and from.
The influx of Theros monsters, humans, and even Gods have changed the cultural and in places, physical aspects of the Plane.
Guild and Theros Interactions
Azorius
The Azorius have been face with a new problem, one they have not been confronted with before, immigration. With the sudden increase in population, whether it is human or monster, the Azorius have taken it upon themselves to deal with it. They have been able to create an effective immigration system that has been implemented for the sentient immigrants, and have begun to rely a bit more upon the Boros in order to take care of any of the large threats. The Azorius themselves refuse to align themselves with any of the "Gods" that have come into being. However, there is a sudden increase in new Law firms, established in the name of Ephara
Orzhov
With the opening of the portals, some of The Returned have begun to appear in Ravnica. These short sighted, husks of people have become viewed by the Orzhov as a superior labor force in comparison to Thrulls. By winning some over with "Authentic" Ostraka pieces to lull them into their services. As a further result, some Orzhove have moved away from the Obzedat, and have begun to Worship Erebos, whose own role has begun to change in the face of Ravnica
Izzet
The very idea of religion in Niv-Mizzet's eyes confounds, intrigues, and angers him all at once. As a result, Niv-Mizzet has illegalized the worship of Gods to those who work in his guild. This has not discouraged some however, as indivudals, and even whole wings of the League have branched off, forming a combination of religious worship, and fervent experimentation. This illustrious lot has taken to Keranos, who they turn to for inspiration, Purphuros, whose creations they admire, and Kruphix, who they respect in hopes of discovering his secrets. The three, as a result, have grown close, and some have made drastic changes, as Kruphix has discovered an inner fire, and Purphuros a cooling clarity.
Gruul
The wild centaurs of Theros, at least those who made it past Azorius and Boros, have colonized the Rubblebelt as their new home. As a result, they have come into conflict with the Gruul Clans who also live there, and while both hold a grudging respect for the other, they both wage war on each other harshly. The Lagonnia Band brought with it new trading goods and techniques for hunting, while the Pheres bring with them new ways of war. However, the both of them have brought Nylea to Ravnica, a God that the Gruul, at least those of the Zhur-taa, have quickly taken to, they worship her as a Herald and Vanguard of the Utmungr, their own Gods, and she is here to rend asunder civilization. This anger, and the red mana that went with it, was infused into Nylea, who took the newfound fire and anger, and used it in the predictable way, to destroy the cities and bring back civilization.
Rakdos
The Cult of Rakdos has changed considerably with the merge. With Theros, enough worship can send a mortal into godhood, and with this revelation, Rakdos increased his presence in the guild and more of his devout followers poured their devotion into him, until he himself joined the Pantheon. While most of the other gods wretched at the new Demon God, one accepted, even admired him, Mogis. The two found common ground in their enjoyment for blood and carnage, and formed a Jovial bond. This inclusion has caused Theros native minotaurs and even a few of Ravnica to join Rakdos' cult, either as those who pave the way for more carnage or display for all to see. Saytrs have also been drawn to Rakdos, as Satyrs, wild and free in nature, saw fit to join Rakdos' bloody revels. This saw a massive increase in overall devotion to the ideals of inhibition, freedom, and pleasures, and culminated in a second Grand Revel, and Xenagos had been reborn. Mingling with black and slowly losing green, Xenagos has taken a new title, often associated with one of Ravnica's easiest ways to revel, the Drink.
Alright, tune in next time to see the second half of the guilds, and later on the notable figures and Gods of the plane, as well as the fates of the less fortunate.