Tarkir

Tarkir is a fictional plane in the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. It was introduced with the 2014 expansion Khans of Tarkir and further explored in Dragons of Tarkir the following year. The plane is designed around feudal, warlike society and a landscape that mixes open steppes, fortified strongholds, and ruined temples. Its central feature is the alliance and conflict among five human clans, each aligned with three colors of mana and led by a Khan.

The five clans are Abzan, Jeskai, Mardu, Sultai, and Temur. Each has a distinct culture and martial philosophy corresponding to its color trio: Abzan (white, black, green) emphasizes endurance and resilience; Jeskai (blue, white, red) values speed and mastery of weapons and magic; Mardu (red, white, black) pursues raiding and swift strikes; Sultai (black, green, blue) relies on cunning and knowledge; Temur (green, blue, red) centers on ferocity and nomadic strength. The political center is the Khanate system, with each clan maintaining its own capital stronghold and customary rites.

Geographically, Tarkir is divided into territories ruled by the five clans, connected by trade routes and frequent conflicts. The world’s lore centers on ancient legacies, martial prowess, and dragons that once ruled the plane. The dragons—Dromoka, Ojutai, Silumgar, Kolaghan, and Atarka—feature prominently in the lore of Dragons of Tarkir, which presents an alternate, dragon-dominated timeline that contrasts with the Khans era.

Tarkir has remained a notable setting within MTG lore, influencing card design and fan engagement, and is often referenced in lore anthologies and collecting communities.