Theros
Nansia: Weaver of Fates
Step into the threads of fate.
Meet Nansia, Weaver of Fates, a visionary oracle born from the fusion of ancient myth and high fantasy. Inspired by the Oracle of Delphi and the West African spider god Anansi, she is a cunning seer who reads and manipulates the iridescent Mana Web that binds all things. Designed for the world of Magic: The Gathering’s Theros, Nansia isn’t just a character, she’s a living story waiting to be played.
In the World of Theros, Stories Shape Reality.
And no one tells them quite like Nansia.
A mystic born under the twin omens of starlight and shadow, Nansia is more than a seer. She is the living loom of fate, weaving futures and unraveling secrets through an unseen force known as the Mana Web, a radiant, metaphysical tapestry that connects all life, magic, and myth.
Half Oracle. Half Spider. Entirely Dangerous.
Though mortal, Nansia walks among the divine - respected, feared, and consulted. Her worshipers call her “The Spinner” and bring offerings of silk and secrets. No god governs her; instead, she governs the strands they cannot see. Where gods demand loyalty, Nansia offers foresight. And that, in Theros, is power.
Behind the Design: Where Philosophy Meets Gameplay
The goal in crafting Nansia was to interlace ancient philosophy with cross-cultural storytelling. The Oracle of Delphi speaks to fate as an immutable force. Anansi flips that on its head, using wit and story to reshape destiny.
The result is a character who isn’t just part of Theros. She’s a commentary on it, on how we tell stories, who gets to tell them, and what happens when the spider on the web starts pulling the strings.