Chainer’s Torment Book II of Magic: The Gathering’s Odyssey Cycle – Scott McGough

Description

Out of print and increasingly scarce, Chainer’s Torment is Book II of Magic: The Gathering’s Odyssey Cycle—a dark, character-driven chapter that mirrors the psychological intensity of the Torment card set released in early 2002. This book is more than a piece of MTG fiction—it’s a collectible tied directly to a pivotal era in Magic’s history, when the color pie was pushed to extremes and the game’s storytelling leaned into shadows. Whether you’re rebuilding your MTG book collection, exploring Karn’s deeper lore, or just searching for one of the harder-to-find entries in the multiverse, Chainer’s Torment is a must-have artifact from Magic’s literary vault.

“Will McDermott’s Chainer’s Torment weaves an engaging mix of dark magic, shifting alliances, and emotional stakes that deepen the Odyssey cycle’s lore.”
— Wizards of the Coast Novel Archive, 2002

“An intense follow-up to Odyssey, Chainer’s Torment blends rich worldbuilding with the personal struggles of its complex anti-hero.”
— MTGNews.com Review, 2002

Full Product Description

Condition:

• Used – Acceptable. Light corner creases, minor shelf wear on cover and spine.
• No writing, tears, or missing pages. See photos for exact condition.

Details:

• Author: Scott McGough
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
• Format: Paperback
• First Published: March 2002
• Pages: 320
• ISBN: 9780786927255
• Cover: Features Chainer, a key character in the Odyssey block card sets.

Why This Book Matters:

• Part of the Odyssey Cycle, a major MTG storyline.
• Set during the Dominarian timeline, this book connects to the lore behind many cards from the Torment set.
• The Odyssey Cycle is noted for its shift toward darker, more character-driven storytelling in Magic’s literary universe.

Great for:

• MTG collectors
• Fans of Chainer or black-aligned card lore
• Vorthos lore hunters
• Vintage fantasy readers
• Gifts for MTG fans