Aether Revolt

Lore & Background

The story of Aether Revolt follows the Gatewatch traveling to Chandra Nalaar's home world, the titular plane of Kaladesh. There, Chandra finds her mother (presumed dead) and almost kills Tezzeret. Tezzeret later kidnaps Rashmi, winner of the famous Inventor's Fair, and begins a dastardly plot to control the ruling Consulate. With the Consulate imprisoning inventors and confiscating their devices following the Fair, tensions between the populace and the government reach a boiling point, as depicted in Aether Revolt. The set continues the block's focus on artifacts, their creators, and the magical aether which powers them.

In Their Own Story

The narrative of Aether Revolt centers on the escalating conflict between the Consulate and the people of Kaladesh. After the Inventor's Fair, the Consulate begins imprisoning inventors and confiscating their devices, leading to widespread unrest. Tezzeret, having kidnapped the fair's winner Rashmi, pursues his own agenda to control the Consulate. The Gatewatch, particularly Chandra Nalaar, becomes involved as she confronts her past and her mother's presumed death. The story culminates in a revolt against the Consulate's oppressive rule, with the populace fighting for their freedom and the right to create.

Reader's Guide

The Aether Revolt set is the second half of the Kaladesh block, which consists of the sets Kaladesh and Aether Revolt. The block debuted with the release of Kaladesh on September 30, 2016. The set introduces new mechanics and continues the block's emphasis on artifacts and aether. Key plot points include Tezzeret kidnapping Rashmi, the winner of the Inventor's Fair, and his plot to control the Consulate. The Consulate's actions—imprisoning inventors and confiscating devices—spark a rebellion. The set also features Story Spotlight cards that depict major events, each with a link to short stories published by Wizards of the Coast. The block's mechanics include Energy counters, Vehicles with the Crew ability, and Fabricate, all of which appear in Aether Revolt.

Did You Know?

• Aether Revolt is the second set in the Kaladesh block, which debuted with Kaladesh on September 30, 2016.
• The set depicts the Consulate imprisoning inventors and confiscating their devices following the Inventor's Fair.
• Tezzeret kidnaps Rashmi, winner of the famous Inventor's Fair, as part of his plot to control the Consulate.
• The block's mechanics—Energy, Vehicles, and Fabricate—are all present in Aether Revolt.
• Story Spotlight cards in the set link to short stories published by Wizards of the Coast to communicate the full narrative.