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Post by blueseclipse on Apr 9, 2019 7:25:27 GMT
Khon Vasq, Compleated Knight
"For too long have I defined myself with the purpose others have assigned me. Now, I shall choose my own path." (72767a)
A Phyrexian, created and compleated more than 400 years prior to the Mending, Khon Vasq was intended to be one of Phyrexia's greatest weapons against Dominaria. Given innate skill with all forms of weapons, along with the ability to infuse them with the oil running through his body, he was intended to be able to match the plane's greatest warriors, and serve in the vanguard of the invasion forces. With the ability to conjure weapons and grant them a small amount of sentience and autonomy, he could face foes in far greater numbers and overcome them. He was trained and taught to uphold Phyrexian ideals and serve the will of the Father of Machines, and unlike lesser Phyrexian warriors, he was created to be completely independent, so that he could serve as a commander of Phyrexia's forces.
However, Khon saw a conflict between the Ineffable's desire to destroy the plane that scorned him, and the Phyrexian ideal that all things can be made use of in service to Phyrexia. Destroying Dominaria would be a waste of valuable resources, both in the lives of Phyrexians thrown away in the battles, and in the resources that could be claimed to further Phyrexia's goals. The machine priests he spoke to regarding this conflict, however, branded him as a heretic for defying the will of Yawgmoth. Heretic though he may be, however, he represented a significant resource - so instead of seeking to destroy him, they sought to break him. And while his body was able to be broken, his will was not - instead, his soul rebelled, and his spark ignited, taking him away from Phyrexia... and away from his purpose.
Despite his opposition to the reasoning for the planned invasion of Dominaria, Khon believed that his only purpose for existing was to fight - but he also believed that any battle fought needed a worthy purpose, something to be gained from it. And so, after getting a handle on his new gifts, he traveled the multiverse as a mercenary, lending his blades to any cause that was something more than simple destruction. When a tyrant was recruiting soldiers for conquest of new lands, Khon was there. When a rebellion sparked to free the people from a corrupt rule, Khon would join. When a bandit king sought to claim riches, Khon offered his service. So long as he could see something being gained by the battle, and so long as it did not oppose his own simple code of honor, Khon Vasq would fight - if only to feel that he was fulfilling his purpose.
And then, Khon came to the Arena. He met the merchant, Rixos Ker, and learned of New Phyrexia - and then learned from the detective named Rolt that the plane was once a world known as Mirrodin. Along with the cartographer, Sevid Fese, and the chronicler, Rehysia, he traveled to New Phyrexia and saw just what was done to the world, and what the Phyrexian concept of perfection truly means. Unable to abide the idea of simply destroying that which is against the view of perfection that the New Phyrexian leadership hold, Khon decided that he could not align himself with Phyrexia anymore - whether New or Old. He spoke of his past actions with them, and learned that the oil he carries within is not simply toxic to organic life, but can have mutative effects under the proper circumstances. And while Sevid and Rehysia seemed to have a particular focus on Skalor, one of the few planes he used the oil on before, he also intends to check the other planes where he has drawn upon it and ensure that its corruptive effects have not spread.
However, it would be three particular individuals who he would meet on the Arena that would truly change his life.
The first was a young girl, who spoke of choosing to help people even if it would cost her not only her life, but her purpose. Karina Oblay, who called herself an explorer, and who showed the will to push past fear for herself if it meant doing what was right. He would meet her multiple times on the Arena, and through her words, he learned that one can make choices without being driven solely by their purpose.
The second was a woman whose very existence brought death, yet who sought to instead restore life. Hanska Myemii, bound to a deity of poison, was drawn to him due to sensing the toxicity of the oil he contains, and spoke to him about the path she chose. Though he would only ever see her once, and only in a passing conversation, Khon would learn from her that one can choose their own purpose - it does not need to be decided for them.
The third was an android who struggled to choose between her past and future. Originally met as the sentient gateway, AKH VIA, Khon offered his services in helping them to find a new world to rebuild their home on. This would lead to him receiving a cryptic message, causing him to begin seeking out the sentience known as VIA - and upon finding her, being pulled into a struggle between VIA's self, and a fragmented echo of a past incarnation calling itself VI that sought to take over VIA's body. While VI spoke of a grave threat against the multiverse, Khon saw unfortunate parallels with himself - learning that VIA was made to suffer solely to fulfill the purpose that VI intended for her resonated with him. He realized that he was allowing himself to be defined by his past, seeking battles solely because it was what he had always been told he was created for. He, along with several others, stood and challenged VI, fighting to give VIA the opportunity to live her own life without being shackled by her past - and Khon, in turn, shed some of the burdens of his own past in doing so.
Still without purpose, but understanding that he can choose that for himself, Khon is - for the time being - remaining on the Arena. In his short time here, he has come to understand himself better than he has in the past half a millenium, and he doesn't have anywhere else that he needs to be at present, so perhaps being here will help him decide what he intends to do with himself moving forward...
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Multicolor Level: 0 (0 Points)CMC Level: 7 (7 Points)Type Mastery (5 Points)- Artifact
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Total Skill Points: 23Valor: 83.5Score: 1383.5Total Score: 1383.5 (Khon Vasq) = 1383.5
Poison Counters (Courtesy of Hanska): 5Call for Aid
Mana: 36/36 Available Sets (8 Remaining)- Magic 2010 Core Set
- Magic 2011 Core Set
- Magic 2012 Core Set
- Magic 2013 Core Set
- Magic 2014 Core Set
- Magic 2015 Core Set
- Magic Origins
- Magic 2019 Core Set
- Magic 2020 Core Set
- Mirrodin
- New Phyrexia
- Kaladesh Inventions
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 10, 2019 16:43:38 GMT
I waltzed out into the middle of the arena, a cigarette lit in my mouth, and look over to see a man, seemingly metal, but also something more. I wonder just who this new fella is.Approaching him, I nod in greeting. "Looks like this plane's got itself a newcomer. Name's Rolt, detective Rolt." I say, reaching out for a handshake. Getting a closer look at him opened up a few more possibilities in just where he could be from - though I figured most of Phyrexia was quiet at this point, so he couldn't be from there, could he?Nagging Thought   Sorcery  Detain target nonland permanent. Draw two cards. "It couldn't be... could it?"
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Post by cajun on Apr 11, 2019 1:34:53 GMT
A young girl with a spear spots the the knight and initially walks up for a closer look. As she sees the details of the metal man, she yells and takes a step back, then scrambles away. Run Away!  Instant  Choose one - • Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. • Up to two target creatures can't block this turn. |
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Post by blueseclipse on Apr 11, 2019 3:03:26 GMT
I waltzed out into the middle of the arena, a cigarette lit in my mouth, and look over to see a man, seemingly metal, but also something more. I wonder just who this new fella is.Approaching him, I nod in greeting. "Looks like this plane's got itself a newcomer. Name's Rolt, detective Rolt." I say, reaching out for a handshake. Getting a closer look at him opened up a few more possibilities in just where he could be from - though I figured most of Phyrexia was quiet at this point, so he couldn't be from there, could he?Nagging Thought Sorcery Detain target nonland permanent. Draw two cards. "It couldn't be... could it?"  , myself, or make it draw 1 card. The name, to me, also seems a bit off - it seems more like it should either be targeting one of your own permanents (as if you're fiddling with it trying to remember something), or milling an opponent along with the detain (representing that they are having trouble remembering something). A solid 8/10, though.
"I have been named as Khon Vasq," I reply, returning his nod. As he extends his hand to shake, I reach out and return it. "I have recently arrived here, and I admit that I am somewhat unfamiliar with this plane." I take a moment to inspect him, looking for any indications of weaponry, or any sign of threat from the man. Scanner Sentry 
Artifact Creature - Construct When Scanner Sentry enters the battlefield, look at the top three cards of target player's library and put them back in any order. 2/1A young girl with a spear spots the the knight and initially walks up for a closer look. As she sees the details of the metal man, she yells and takes a step back, then scrambles away. Run Away! Instant Choose one - • Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. • Up to two target creatures can't block this turn. I watch as the human child approaches, noting the weapon she carries and readying myself to respond if she proves to be a threat. As she cries out, I frown, watching her for a moment. As she turns to flee, I say, "At this time, I have no reason to attack you. I am... curious, however. You carry a weapon - are you not a warrior?" I shift, drawing my cloak around me to cover the weapons I carry, attempting to demonstrate that I have no desire to harm her at this time. Concealing Cloak
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Post by cajun on Apr 11, 2019 3:54:59 GMT
I watch as the human child approaches, noting the weapon she carries and readying myself to respond if she proves to be a threat. As she cries out, I frown, watching her for a moment. As she turns to flee, I say, "At this time, I have no reason to attack you. I am... curious, however. You carry a weapon - are you not a warrior?" I shift, drawing my cloak around me to cover the weapons I carry, attempting to demonstrate that I have no desire to harm her at this time.  Whenever a permanent enters the battlefield under your control, if you don't control another permanent with the same name, draw a card. "Oooh, neat!"2/4Concealing Cloak - worse Swiftfoot Boots? k iguess. 8/10 (also missing a rarity but usually don't care about those long as you've got upgrader) |
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 11, 2019 4:50:00 GMT
blueseclipse "Khon Vasq - a pleasure to meet you." I said, looking him up and down. Definitely gave off a Phyrexia vibe. "And welcome to the arena. Be warned - thee are people like me, such as truthseekers and loremasters. Then there are those who will fight you as soon as they see you. Though it's been a long while since anyone has been too violent towards me." I said, ignoring Mei's actions from a few days ago. What a detective you are, ignoring obvious evidence. I took out a cigarette and lit it with a lighter, showing both hands - no weapons. "So, what brings you from your home plane? I assume you planeswalked here."Shiny Lighter Artifact - Clue , sacrifice ~: Draw a card. , sacrifice ~: ~ deals 2 damage to target creature or player. Scanner Sentry: Fateseal stuff like this is always dangerous. Might feel better looking at the top two, being 3 mana with a decent body and all. 8/10.
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Post by WindyDelcarlo on Apr 11, 2019 6:15:21 GMT
The prospect of a Phyrexian presence cannot be overlooked. I have already seen the effects of even unpowered Phyrexian oil. A true courier of it could mean disaster for ever plane, Volaria included.// A woman with a black cloak and a rapier at her side approaches you. A light blue screen covers one of her eyes."Greetings. Arina Nisita, working with Entela to decipher the origins of Arena citizens. I was hoping you could answer some questions."Threatening Presence  Sorcery Up to one target creature gets +1/+1 and gains menace until end of turn. Up to one target creature gets -1/-1 and can't block this turn.
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Post by blueseclipse on Apr 11, 2019 6:50:51 GMT
I watch as the human child approaches, noting the weapon she carries and readying myself to respond if she proves to be a threat. As she cries out, I frown, watching her for a moment. As she turns to flee, I say, "At this time, I have no reason to attack you. I am... curious, however. You carry a weapon - are you not a warrior?" I shift, drawing my cloak around me to cover the weapons I carry, attempting to demonstrate that I have no desire to harm her at this time. Whenever a permanent enters the battlefield under your control, if you don't control another permanent with the same name, draw a card. "Oooh, neat!"2/4Concealing Cloak - worse Swiftfoot Boots? k iguess. 8/10 (also missing a rarity but usually don't care about those long as you've got upgrader)  rather than - it's a strictly better Guardian Project, after all. A decent idea for a card, but needs a significant amount of refinement. 6/10.
"I am a warrior - I was tasked from birth to fight, and am always prepared to do so should I need to," I reply, raising my own spear-like blade. "You say you are an explorer, though... you have not faced battle, then?"
Phyrexian Glaive-Knight Artifact Creature - Construct Knight First strike, infect 1/3
blueseclipse "Khon Vasq - a pleasure to meet you." I said, looking him up and down. Definitely gave off a Phyrexia vibe. "And welcome to the arena. Be warned - thee are people like me, such as truthseekers and loremasters. Then there are those who will fight you as soon as they see you. Though it's been a long while since anyone has been too violent towards me." I said, ignoring Mei's actions from a few days ago. What a detective you are, ignoring obvious evidence. I took out a cigarette and lit it with a lighter, showing both hands - no weapons. "So, what brings you from your home plane? I assume you planeswalked here."Shiny Lighter Artifact - Clue , sacrifice ~: Draw a card. , sacrifice ~: ~ deals 2 damage to target creature or player. Scanner Sentry: Fateseal stuff like this is always dangerous. Might feel better looking at the top two, being 3 mana with a decent body and all. 8/10.
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Post by cajun on Apr 11, 2019 7:39:19 GMT
pfft, she certainly should be legendary, dunno where that went. and totally missed Guardian Project, have tried out this ability as  a few times before and thought it was more fitting here Phyrexian Glaive-Knight - so it's a war of attrition is it :b toughness on this thing is pretty worrying since it needs a 4 power to take it down. 7/10"I am a warrior - I was tasked from birth to fight, and am always prepared to do so should I need to," I reply, raising my own spear-like blade. "You say you are an explorer, though... you have not faced battle, then?"
Spear of the Guardian Artifact - Equipment Equipped creature gets +3/+0 and has first strike. Whenever equipped creature blocks, other creatures you control gain indestructible until end of turn. Equip  |
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 13, 2019 0:12:24 GMT
blueseclipse I nodded. "No one ever comes here on purpose, 'cept for me." I said, taking a drag. "A warrior, eh? You'll fit right in. Fights break out here every so often - and usually we're all conscripted whether we like it or not." I explain. "And like I said, I'm here as a truthseeker. Though usually I'm called a detective - or a pig, in the right circle. I've been here before, accidentally like yourself, and it only felt right to come back and tie up any loose ends." I said. Not my real reason, of course, but not completely false either.A warrior... we could use this one. Perhaps Our goal is tangible enough.I took a flask out from my coat pocket and held it in his general direction. "Care for a drink?"Have a Drink Instant Tap target creature. Investigate. "Just get him drunk and keep him talking - I'll be listening the whole time."Tactical ImperatorLoose Ends Enchantment Whenever a creature becomes tapped, it it's not attacking, investigate. That creature doesn't untap during it's controller's next untap step. "But how did he get to the gazebo in time..?"Repurposed Scrap: Honestly, love it. 10/10.
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Post by blueseclipse on Apr 13, 2019 4:35:55 GMT
The prospect of a Phyrexian presence cannot be overlooked. I have already seen the effects of even unpowered Phyrexian oil. A true courier of it could mean disaster for ever plane, Volaria included.// A woman with a black cloak and a rapier at her side approaches you. A light blue screen covers one of her eyes."Greetings. Arina Nisita, working with Entela to decipher the origins of Arena citizens. I was hoping you could answer some questions."Threatening Presence Sorcery Up to one target creature gets +1/+1 and gains menace until end of turn. Up to one target creature gets -1/-1 and can't block this turn.
"I have been named as Khon Vasq," I reply, making note of her weapon. "Ask your questions, and I shall determine whether I wish to answer."
Watchful Sentinel Artifact Creature - Construct ,  : Target unblocked attacking creature becomes blocked by Watchful Sentinel. Activate this ability only after blockers are declared and if Watchful Sentinel is not blocking. 1/5
I take another step back and lean the spear in front of me defensively. "Not war battles, no. I've fought though. I know how to use this," I said, mostly truthfully.Spear of the Guardian Artifact - Equipment Equipped creature gets +3/+0 and has first strike. Whenever equipped creature blocks, other creatures you control gain indestructible until end of turn. Equip I reply, ignoring the human girl's defensive posture. "It is foolish to carry a weapon that you cannot use." I consider her prior statements for a moment before asking, "You say that you are an explorer. At whose behest do you perform that role?"
Parrying Blade Artifact - Equipment Equipped creature gets +1/+2. Whenever a creature is blocked by equipped creature, it loses first strike until end of turn. blueseclipse I nodded. "No one ever comes here on purpose, 'cept for me." I said, taking a drag. "A warrior, eh? You'll fit right in. Fights break out here every so often - and usually we're all conscripted whether we like it or not." I explain. "And like I said, I'm here as a truthseeker. Though usually I'm called a detective - or a pig, in the right circle. I've been here before, accidentally like yourself, and it only felt right to come back and tie up any loose ends." I said. Not my real reason, of course, but not completely false either.A warrior... we could use this one. Perhaps Our goal is tangible enough.I took a flask out from my coat pocket and held it in his general direction. "Care for a drink?"Have a Drink Instant Tap target creature. Investigate. "Just get him drunk and keep him talking - I'll be listening the whole time."Tactical ImperatorLoose Ends Enchantment Whenever a creature becomes tapped, it it's not attacking, investigate. That creature doesn't untap during it's controller's next untap step. "But how did he get to the gazebo in time..?"Repurposed Scrap: Honestly, love it. 10/10.  than to me, since doesn't normally get things that just tap without other effects (doesn't untap, -X/-0, etc). This also feels... a bit underpowered, TBH, as it's effectively for tap + draw. Makes sense otherwise, though. 8/10Loose Ends is very nice - it's similar to Verity Circle, but swaps a weaker draw effect for a stronger tap effect. That said, I find myself thinking it's somehow both underpowered and overpowered at the same time, given the cost, which tells me it's probably perfect where it is. 10/10I shake my head, declining the detective's offer. "No, thank you - it would be best for me not to share your provisions." I pause for a moment, considering his words. "Strangely, while I have fought to help others pursue many goals, I have not yet found myself in a battle with truth as the goal. I have heard it said that those with power can simply create their own truth, so what value is there in pursuing something which can so easily be overwritten?"Tome of False Truths Artifact Whenever a creature you control becomes tapped by a spell or ability an opponent controls, you may pay . If you do, draw a card. Otherwise, untap that creature and tap target creature that player controls. |
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Post by WindyDelcarlo on Apr 13, 2019 4:59:37 GMT
"I would be interested to learn where you were born and raised, and what lead you to end up here. You seem very similar to some other beings I have interacted with, although they had much more hostile intentions, and I would like to avoid making assumptions without incomplete knowledge before questioning further."Yep, this super blocks my thing. Interesting use of "becomes blocked"; I've not seen it used that way before. 9/10 Interested by Details Sorcery Look at target player's hand. You may reveal a card from it and put it on the bottom of its owner's library. If you do, that player draws a card. Draw a card.
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Post by cajun on Apr 13, 2019 5:36:28 GMT
The name on Spear of the Guardian makes me feel like it should be legendary, though I can understand it not being so. Giving one blocker first strike and the rest indestructible is a potent combination, though not insurmountable. Very good design - 10/10."That is good," I reply, ignoring the human girl's defensive posture. "It is foolish to carry a weapon that you cannot use." I consider her prior statements for a moment before asking, "You say that you are an explorer. At whose behest do you perform that role?"
// Karina takes another step back and looks around nervously"Uh... for myself, mostly. Finding people to help. Why do you want to know?"
Karina, DivEx Intern Karina, Timid Explorer Legendary Planeswalker - Karina  Whenever you activate an ability of another nonland permanent, Karina gains that ability until end of turn. [+1]: Up to one target creature gets +1/+1 and gains first strike until end of turn. Untap it. [-6]: Draw X cards, where X is the number of lands you control. At the beginning of your end step, discard your hand. [4]
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 13, 2019 5:54:48 GMT
blueseclipse I shrugged, taking a swig of my own "provisions". "Ah, of course there is a way to overwrite the truth." I said bitterly. Nore was a shitshow. "But that makes the search even more important. The public may be fooled, but as soon as there is a drop of evidence, a shred of doubt... it runs rampant. Even one with the most power is no match for those with a passion and drive." I said, before taking another swig. "Phrase is 'light shines brightest in the dark'."Light of Resistance Enchantment At the beginning of your upkeep, choose one: - ~ deals 1 damage to any target.
- Draw a card, then discard a card."All it takes is one spark to ignite the flames of a revolution."Tome of False Truths: Honestly, I'd feel a little better with this at . And I don't know about both options helping you no matter what? Hmm. 8.5/10, practice what I preach, 9/10.
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Post by Lady Mapi on Apr 13, 2019 7:00:32 GMT
I could smell him from a mile away. He smelled sweet and bloody, like rot and rust. This was someone I had to meet.
"Hello, Mr. Machine? My name is Hanska, and you have the most interesting scent."---There's a young woman standing in front of you in a green cloak. She's trying to hide the fact that she's licking the air - and more or less failing.Priestess of Vices - Creature - Vampire Cleric InfectAt the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player draws a card and loses 1 life if they're poisoned. 1/1 Hey, we're Infect buddies! :3
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Post by blueseclipse on Apr 14, 2019 3:01:06 GMT
Khon Vasq spends 100 Valor, and increases his CMC limit to ! "I would be interested to learn where you were born and raised, and what lead you to end up here. You seem very similar to some other beings I have interacted with, although they had much more hostile intentions, and I would like to avoid making assumptions without incomplete knowledge before questioning further."Yep, this super blocks my thing. Interesting use of "becomes blocked"; I've not seen it used that way before. 9/10 Interested by DetailsSorcery Look at target player's hand. You may reveal a card from it and put it on the bottom of its owner's library. If you do, that player draws a card. Draw a card.
"I come from a plane known as Phyrexia, though it has been quite some time since I left there. However, the purpose I was given was that of a warrior - so while I no longer fight in service to the Father of Machines, I still travel seeking places where I can fulfill that purpose, and fight for purposes of value."
Phyrexian Archive  Artifact Whenever a spell or ability an opponent controls would cause a card in your hand to be put anywhere, you may pay  . If you do, instead put that card on top of its owner's library. ( can be paid with any one mana or 2 life.)I look up and down the terrifying metal man. I couldn't let him know anything, at least not until I knew what he wanted.
// Karina takes another step back and looks around nervously"Uh... for myself, mostly. Finding people to help. Why do you want to know?"Karina, DivEx Intern Karina, Timid Explorer Legendary Planeswalker - Karina Whenever you activate an ability of another nonland permanent, Karina gains that ability until end of turn. [+1]: Up to one target creature gets +1/+1 and gains first strike until end of turn. Untap it. [-6]: Draw X cards, where X is the number of lands you control. At the beginning of your end step, discard your hand. [4]
Parrying Blades - missing an equip cost and bit specific hoser that still works on this card oops. 7/10  seems to do a bit too much, though - I'd remove the untap clause there. Good PW overall, though. 9/10
"I see..." I say, giving the young explorer a respectful nod. "We are similar, then. We both seek to fulfill our purposes in aid to those goals which we determine have sufficient worth, and make those goals our own." I meet the child's gaze, searching for... something. Oddly, I find myself unsure of exactly what it is I hope to see. "There are places which hold grave peril among the multiverse - and while I was born and compleated with the knowledge that I would one day meet my own end in combat, I wonder if you are prepared for the possibility that your efforts may one day lead you to die for another's cause..."
Sparkcharged Blade Artifact - Equipment Whenever a loyalty ability of a planeswalker is activated, put a charge counter on Sparkcharged Blade. Equipped creature gets +1/+1 for each loyalty counter on Sparkcharged Blade. Equip Equip - Remove a loyalty counter from a planeswalker you control. blueseclipse I shrugged, taking a swig of my own "provisions". "Ah, of course there is a way to overwrite the truth." I said bitterly. Nore was a shitshow. "But that makes the search even more important. The public may be fooled, but as soon as there is a drop of evidence, a shred of doubt... it runs rampant. Even one with the most power is no match for those with a passion and drive." I said, before taking another swig. "Phrase is 'light shines brightest in the dark'."Light of Resistance Enchantment At the beginning of your upkeep, choose one: - ~ deals 1 damage to any target.
- Draw a card, then discard a card."All it takes is one spark to ignite the flames of a revolution."Tome of False Truths: Honestly, I'd feel a little better with this at . And I don't know about both options helping you no matter what? Hmm. 8.5/10, practice what I preach, 9/10.  . Maybe  . I like it, aside from that. 10/10
"But to what end?" I reply, calmly. "Those who would take power in such a case can simply choose to alter the truth as they see fit, as well, should they then find it problematic. It seems that you would simply be forced to continue repeating the same actions, merely changing who holds power each time."
Mindleak Servitor Artifact Creature - Minion Whenever a spell or ability an opponent controls causes its controller to discard one or more cards, that player discards a card. 2/3I could smell him from a mile away. He smelled sweet and bloody, like rot and rust. This was someone I had to meet.
"Hello, Mr. Machine? My name is Hanska, and you have the most interesting scent."---There's a young woman standing in front of you in a green cloak. She's trying to hide the fact that she's licking the air - and more or less failing.Priestess of Vices - Creature - Vampire Cleric InfectAt the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player draws a card and loses 1 life if they're poisoned. 1/1 Hey, we're Infect buddies! :3 I look at the woman as she licks at the air, blinking. "I have been named as Khon Vasq," I reply to her. "...I find myself confused as to what you are trying to achieve by licking at the air as you are."Compleated Sentinel Artifact Creature - Golem You do not lose the game for having 10 or more poison counters. 3/3 |
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Post by WindyDelcarlo on Apr 14, 2019 4:44:23 GMT
// Arina tenses upon hearing "Phyrexia."
Phyrexia. I recognize that name. The beings that were besieging Intera were under the same flag, the same title, under a person carrying the oil of New Phyrexia. I start to reach for Mindmelder, but pause. I might be able to Sever it. Far more likely, I will cast Sever and then die. This is a problem for the Seventh Circle to solve. My job is to protect Hannah.
"Thank you for your cooperation." I glance at my transceiver and poke it, accomplishing nothing but making sure that is not known. "My daughter needs me, so I am afraid I must leave. Good luck in your endeavors."
I think this is supposed to cost 1, since it's an upside/downside of an effect that normally has to be on a land, in the form of Nephalia Whatsit from Shadows over Innistrad. 7.5/10
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Post by cajun on Apr 14, 2019 5:03:08 GMT
"I see..." I say, giving the young explorer a respectful nod. "We are similar, then. We both seek to fulfill our purposes in aid to those goals which we determine have sufficient worth, and make those goals our own." I meet the child's gaze, searching for... something. Oddly, I find myself unsure of exactly what it is I hope to see. "There are places which hold grave peril among the multiverse - and while I was born and compleated with the knowledge that I would one day meet my own end in combat, I wonder if you are prepared for the possibility that your efforts may one day lead you to die for another's cause..." Whenever you activate an ability of a planeswalker, discard a card, then draw a card. , Remove two loyalty counters from a Karina planeswalker you control: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to target creature or planeswalker this turn, prevent that damage. If damage is prevented this way, draw that many cards.
[0]'ing Karina Oblay to give her Oath indes and hexproof, ready to fire it twice should the worst come to worst c: Sparkcharged Blade - interesting. Think the mana equip could be cheaper, but the loyalty equip is noice. 9/10 |
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Post by blueseclipse on Apr 14, 2019 5:38:02 GMT
// Arina tenses upon hearing "Phyrexia."Phyrexia. I recognize that name. The beings that were besieging Intera were under the same flag, the same title, under a person carrying the oil of New Phyrexia. I start to reach for Mindmelder, but pause. I might be able to Sever it. Far more likely, I will cast Sever and then die. This is a problem for the Seventh Circle to solve. My job is to protect Hannah."Thank you for your cooperation." I glance at my transceiver and poke it, accomplishing nothing but making sure that is not known. "My daughter needs me, so I am afraid I must leave. Good luck in your endeavors."I think this is supposed to cost 1, since it's an upside/downside of an effect that normally has to be on a land, in the form of Nephalia Whatsit from Shadows over Innistrad. 7.5/10 I reply, watching as she departs. "I see..." I say, giving the young explorer a respectful nod. "We are similar, then. We both seek to fulfill our purposes in aid to those goals which we determine have sufficient worth, and make those goals our own." I meet the child's gaze, searching for... something. Oddly, I find myself unsure of exactly what it is I hope to see. "There are places which hold grave peril among the multiverse - and while I was born and compleated with the knowledge that I would one day meet my own end in combat, I wonder if you are prepared for the possibility that your efforts may one day lead you to die for another's cause..." Whenever you activate an ability of a planeswalker, discard a card, then draw a card. , Remove two loyalty counters from a Karina planeswalker you control: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to target creature or planeswalker this turn, prevent that damage. If damage is prevented this way, draw that many cards.
[0]'ing Karina Oblay to give her Oath indes and hexproof, ready to fire it twice should the worst come to worst c: Sparkcharged Blade - interesting. Think the mana equip could be cheaper, but the loyalty equip is noice. 9/10I watch the child explorer's expression, and find myself disappointed as I see tears welling in her eyes. To fear the inevitable conclusion to one's purpose is pointless, and leads only to failure. As I begin to turn away from her, however, I see her expression shift, her eyes hardening with resolve as she plants the spear and speaks. Finally, I give her a respectful nod, and say, "Then you can be assured that you will fulfill your purpose before your end - whatever your end goal may be. I have been named as Khon Vasq. I ask now for your name, explorer."Sparkbind Servitor Artifact Creature - Minion Loyalty counters can't be placed on planeswalkers. Loyalty counters can't be removed from planeswalkers except by combat damage. 2/4 |
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Post by cajun on Apr 14, 2019 7:07:59 GMT
"I have been named as Khon Vasq. I ask now for your name, explorer." Whenever a creature enters the battlefield under your team's control, its controller gains 1 life and may scry 1. "Hiya, welcome to the party!"2/2
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 14, 2019 7:20:40 GMT
blueseclipse I nodded. "You're right. Much like a ginger ale with bubbles, new people with power constantly find it and fight for it, rising to it. Sometimes there are good people in power. Sometimes there are bad. It's the ebb and flow of civilizations. Even you, fighting for one side, are part of that. Perhaps you put good people in power. Maybe you don't." I said."Either way, someone's always in power, at that starts at knowledge. How do you win a war? Strategy. Even 100 men can beat a true militia with a tactician. How do you dethrone? Putting the people against their ruler. How do you convince people to get your way? Blackmail. Knowledge is power."Knowledge is Power Legendary Enchantment Whenever you draw a card, ~ deals 1 damage to any target. At the beginning of your upkeep, draw a card. : Draw a card. "Knowledge is power - and I know a lot."Mindleak Servitor: Seems neat. Artifact Creature - Minion makes me laugh a little for some reason. Weirdly specific hate bear, looting and junking are common enough I could see it. 9/10.
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Post by blueseclipse on Apr 14, 2019 19:42:26 GMT
"I have been named as Khon Vasq. I ask now for your name, explorer." Whenever a creature enters the battlefield under your team's control, its controller gains 1 life and may scry 1. "Hiya, welcome to the party!"2/2
Sparkbind Servitor - while i love the bit of this letting her do her 0 and not sacrifice herself, this womps walkers probably a bit too effectively (and instagibs any new ones) 8/10
"I have stated earlier that my purpose is battle," I comment in response to Karina Oblay's question. "In my home, the cause that I was tasked with serving proved unrewarding - there was no objective other than destruction for me to fight for. I disputed this, was punished for daring to question the Ineffable's will, and found myself whisked away from there with seemingly no reason. I learned afterwards that I bore the spark, and could travel the planes. Thus, I elected to travel across the realms, seeking more valid causes for which to battle."
Lifespark Detonator Artifact Whenever a player gains or pays life, put a charge counter on Lifespark Detonator.  , , Remove X charge counters from Lifespark Detonator and sacrifice it: Lifespark Detonator deals X damage to each opponent and each creature. blueseclipse I nodded. "You're right. Much like a ginger ale with bubbles, new people with power constantly find it and fight for it, rising to it. Sometimes there are good people in power. Sometimes there are bad. It's the ebb and flow of civilizations. Even you, fighting for one side, are part of that. Perhaps you put good people in power. Maybe you don't." I said."Either way, someone's always in power, at that starts at knowledge. How do you win a war? Strategy. Even 100 men can beat a true militia with a tactician. How do you dethrone? Putting the people against their ruler. How do you convince people to get your way? Blackmail. Knowledge is power."Knowledge is Power Legendary Enchantment Whenever you draw a card, ~ deals 1 damage to any target. At the beginning of your upkeep, draw a card. : Draw a card. "Knowledge is power - and I know a lot."Mindleak Servitor: Seems neat. Artifact Creature - Minion makes me laugh a little for some reason. Weirdly specific hate bear, looting and junking are common enough I could see it. 9/10. I consider the detective's words for a moment, before replying, "I see. So while others may amass wealth, or weapons, or soldiers, you seek knowledge as your path to power, then."Thought Vice Artifact Whenever an opponent draws a card except the first one they draw in their draw step each turn, Thought Vice deals 1 damage to that player. |
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Post by cajun on Apr 14, 2019 21:16:28 GMT
"I have stated earlier that my purpose is battle," I comment in response to Karina Oblay's question. "In my home, the cause that I was tasked with serving proved unrewarding - there was no objective other than destruction for me to fight for. I disputed this, was punished for daring to question the Ineffable's will, and found myself whisked away from there with seemingly no reason. I learned afterwards that I bore the spark, and could travel the planes. Thus, I elected to travel across the realms, seeking more valid causes for which to battle."
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 15, 2019 3:16:55 GMT
blueseclipse I nod slowly at his words. "In a sense, yes. However, I have no interest in real power. I simply have some semblance of power, as I'm like a bloodhound searching for a fox in the middle of a rainy hunt - I hunt for the truth. Call it curiosity." I said, tucking my flask back in my coat pocket. Curiosity, you call it. A fault, everyone else calls it."Anyway, a pleasure to meet you. I have some more questions, and I hate to cut things short, but I've got a couple things to attend to. If you need a crime solved or a criminal caught, come find me. My office is just over that way." and with that I took my leave. Couldn't stand too close to Phyrexians like that for long - made my nose want to jump off my face, like a skydiver out of a plane.Thought Vice: Solid name, I love that part. Feels in the same vein as The Rack and the other one that does something similar. Feels more red now though, since those are pretty old. Still, I like it. 9/10.
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 24, 2019 5:01:25 GMT
Oops double post but it's boards so it's justified! blueseclipse I'm smoking a cigarette in my office. I take a drag off of it, waiting for Vivien to come back from whatever it is she does when she's back on Ravnica. Suddenly, visions again dance in my vision. I see disgusting monsters, things that would horrify anyone anywhere who wasn't immune to traumatic visions already. Suddenly, a story fills my head - visions, New Phyrexia, praetors, Karn, oil, all of it connects suddenly and quickly, causing me to grasp my head in pain. I quickly grab the beacon Vasq gave me and crack it open, probably a little harder than I should have, hoping he'd come pay me a visit while the info was still flashing in front of my eyes.Rolt has spent 100 valor to unlock Lands!Beacon Bureau Land ~ enters the battlefield tapped. : Add or . , , Sacrifice ~: Search your library for a colorless creature card with converted mana cost X, reveal it, then put it into your hand. Shuffle your library. "Hopefully this works..!" |
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Post by blueseclipse on Apr 24, 2019 5:19:23 GMT
Oops double post but it's boards so it's justified! blueseclipse I'm smoking a cigarette in my office. I take a drag off of it, waiting for Vivien to come back from whatever it is she does when she's back on Ravnica. Suddenly, visions again dance in my vision. I see disgusting monsters, things that would horrify anyone anywhere who wasn't immune to traumatic visions already. Suddenly, a story fills my head - visions, New Phyrexia, praetors, Karn, oil, all of it connects suddenly and quickly, causing me to grasp my head in pain. I quickly grab the beacon Vasq gave me and crack it open, probably a little harder than I should have, hoping he'd come pay me a visit while the info was still flashing in front of my eyes.Rolt has spent 100 valor to unlock Lands!Beacon Bureau Land ~ enters the battlefield tapped. : Add or . , , Sacrifice ~: Search your library for a colorless creature card with converted mana cost X, reveal it, then put it into your hand. Shuffle your library. "Hopefully this works..!" or one mana of any color. 9/10I appear in a flash of aether just outside the detective's office, opening the door and stepping in without a second thought. Noting Rolt's haggard condition, I frown slightly. "Detective, I received the signal that the beacon I provided was broken. Did you find something?"Seeker's Mirror Artifact , : Copy target spell or ability an opponent controls that would cause that opponent to search their library. |
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 25, 2019 3:49:40 GMT
blueseclipse As soon as my door is opened, the words and visions vanish. Still looking worse for wear - much worse than when he first saw me - I look to him. "Y-yeah. Found something, like a dog sniffing out cooked meat in a dumpster." I said, shaking my head, regaining my composure. "Anyway, New Phyrexia. My... investigations have led me to the plane's creation and take over." I said, taking out a notepad and starting to scribble. After a few moments, a well drawn sketch of... Praetor Urabrask was drawn, and I handed it to him. "This is one of the five Praetors. These five have basically divvied up the plane, which was once a plane made by Karn, the silver golem. He came back one day, and accidentally brought the oil with him, letting the Phyrexians attack like that dog finding the meat in the jaws of a cat."See? Isn't the knowledge worth the pain?I glare at the wall for a moment. "That's what I've got so far." the memories were foggy - and I had done a few walks and investigations, cracked open a couple books. But about 80% of what I just said came from the visions. "Urabrask leads the furnaces, reshaping any flesh into a 'superior' form."
Haunting Seeker Creature - Spirit Flying Whenever a player draws one or more cards, that player puts the top card of their library into their graveyard. 1/3 Seeker's Mirror: Feels weirdly specific. Funnily enough, I think this would be neater as the whole "Clue" subtype thing, that lets you draw. I kinda like it though. Not sure how much of an impact this would have, honestly - costed so you can't really hit early game Rampant Growths or Cultivates. 9/10.
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Post by blueseclipse on Apr 25, 2019 4:23:26 GMT
blueseclipse As soon as my door is opened, the words and visions vanish. Still looking worse for wear - much worse than when he first saw me - I look to him. "Y-yeah. Found something, like a dog sniffing out cooked meat in a dumpster." I said, shaking my head, regaining my composure. "Anyway, New Phyrexia. My... investigations have led me to the plane's creation and take over." I said, taking out a notepad and starting to scribble. After a few moments, a well drawn sketch of... Praetor Urabrask was drawn, and I handed it to him. "This is one of the five Praetors. These five have basically divvied up the plane, which was once a plane made by Karn, the silver golem. He came back one day, and accidentally brought the oil with him, letting the Phyrexians attack like that dog finding the meat in the jaws of a cat."See? Isn't the knowledge worth the pain?I glare at the wall for a moment. "That's what I've got so far." the memories were foggy - and I had done a few walks and investigations, cracked open a couple books. But about 80% of what I just said came from the visions. "Urabrask leads the furnaces, reshaping any flesh into a 'superior' form."
Haunting Seeker Creature - Spirit Flying Whenever a player draws one or more cards, that player puts the top card of their library into their graveyard. 1/3 Seeker's Mirror: Feels weirdly specific. Funnily enough, I think this would be neater as the whole "Clue" subtype thing, that lets you draw. I kinda like it though. Not sure how much of an impact this would have, honestly - costed so you can't really hit early game Rampant Growths or Cultivates. 9/10.  . The creature stats are solid as well. 10/10"I see," I answer, thinking over the detective's words for a moment. As I do, I glance around before finding the broken beacon, and I reach down to touch it, channeling my own power through it to restore it. "So this Karn was either a creation of Phyrexia himself, or a foe who was touched by Phyrexia. And this Urabrask is one of the plane's rulers..." I consider for a moment, setting the beacon down on Rolt's desk before asking, "Who is it that the Praetors serve? Who holds ultimate rule of New Phyrexia?"
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 25, 2019 18:48:59 GMT
blueseclipse "Far as I can tell, Karn isn't Phyrexian, and the Praetors serve no one but themselves. Though the one connected to black mana is clawing her way up the chain quickly." I said, taking a cigarette from my pocket. "That being said, I've got no idea if they serve someone on home base. Thought you'd know a little bit more about that." I said. Surely he knew of Phyrexia's commanders at the least. "And I thought to ask what you want to know, and why you're looking for this stuff. Ain't my place to ask, I know, might narrow the search though." I said, lighting my poison of choice, taking a drag off it.Trusty Lighter Artifact - Clue , sacrifice ~: Exile the top card of your library. Until end of turn, you may play that card. , sacrifice ~: Draw a card. , sacrifice ~: Draw two cards, then discard a card. , sacrifice ~: Draw two cards. Scrapwelder: Scrap Trawler says hi. Even if this is specifically only an artifact put into your yard (needs "from anywhere" by the way), This should probably be hand at best. Optimally, I think it should probably be for the card text. 7/10.
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Post by blueseclipse on Apr 27, 2019 19:25:06 GMT
blueseclipse "Far as I can tell, Karn isn't Phyrexian, and the Praetors serve no one but themselves. Though the one connected to black mana is clawing her way up the chain quickly." I said, taking a cigarette from my pocket. "That being said, I've got no idea if they serve someone on home base. Thought you'd know a little bit more about that." I said. Surely he knew of Phyrexia's commanders at the least. "And I thought to ask what you want to know, and why you're looking for this stuff. Ain't my place to ask, I know, might narrow the search though." I said, lighting my poison of choice, taking a drag off it.Trusty Lighter Artifact - Clue , sacrifice ~: Exile the top card of your library. Until end of turn, you may play that card. , sacrifice ~: Draw a card. , sacrifice ~: Draw two cards, then discard a card. , sacrifice ~: Draw two cards. Scrapwelder: Scrap Trawler says hi. Even if this is specifically only an artifact put into your yard (needs "from anywhere" by the way), This should probably be hand at best. Optimally, I think it should probably be for the card text. 7/10. I reply, "I believed that they would still be serving the Father of Machines. At this time, however, I am uncertain - there is too much that I do not know." I consider his question for a moment, before I answer, "When I first spoke with you about this, it was intended to help me determine whether I could return to directly serving Phyrexia's will. However, things I have learned since our initial discussion, both from you and from others... my objectives have changed. At this time, I have determined that there is a disconnect between the purpose that I was told of for Phyrexia's actions, and the actual reasoning behind those actions. I am trying to reconcile this, and determine what my own purpose should be moving forward - and I wish to know more about New Phyrexia, so that should my purpose be opposed to theirs, I am prepared for whatever comes."
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