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Post by pacifistwestwoman on Feb 22, 2023 20:11:55 GMT
A light wind pushes against Tokata, kicking up more sand around her legs. As the wind dies back down and the sand settles, a purple coyote has appeared at her side, keeping pace and looking intently at the owl mask, but otherwise not making a fuss. Fowl Omen  Enchantment - Aura  Enchant creature Enchanted creature is a 1/2 blue Bird with flying. When enchanted creature attacks you, return it to its owner's hand. Credo of the Ruler: Cygari offers a choice• Begin Your Tale by designing a card with mana value 5 or greater, or
• Turn Tale by designing a card with mana value 4 or less.
Peaceful Confidence - i do not love totem armor and bind on the same card, the mask is still dying once it loses its Aura and it stacks it up to 8 lines on a card with reminder text. maybe as something intended to be a control finisher-type but such a little aura it doesn't feel worth it on. 7/10 Eheh, very punny, but also I like that it's Unsummon with extra steps. Tokata seems to not mind the sand, but does seem shocked upon noticing the coyote, squatting down to try to be closer to eye level with the peaceable creature. "Jeez, you really snuck up on me, huh?" She follows the creature's gaze to the owl mask, and removes it from the sash. "I guess they have owls in this desert, too, if you're so interested in it."
The woman begins to look around for tracks to determine from which direction the coyote came. "Where'd you come from...?" she asked, not expecting an answer. Parliament's Wisdom  Enchantment  Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, create two 1/1 blue Bird creature tokens with flying.  , Tap two untapped Birds you control: Draw a card.
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Post by mrlozano on Feb 22, 2023 22:30:41 GMT
Cygari returns to the ground at Doer's attempts, but tilts their head at Doer's admitting to trying to eat them. Before Cygari can decide what to do with this information, the cat has disappeared into his breach. Cygari examines the tear, then Doer's wriggling tribute.
The slippery coyote doesn't seem to notice Doer sneaking up behind them this time. The mace connects, but feels strangely as it does, like Doer just smashed a sand castle rather than a skull. Purple smoke erupts all over, and when it clears, the coyote is gone.
For several long seconds, the desert is quiet.
And then the howling begins. At first, in the distance, then louder, then louder, louder, louder, until it feels like every grain of sand in the desert is howling in unison. Clouds gather around the sun, taking a deep purple color while the sun turns deep red, almost like sunset, if you ignored that it was the middle of the day. The howling finally stopped as the sun blinked, darkening the desert for a moment. In the returning light, the form of the coyote in the clouds was now clear, towering over the horizon and tiny little Doer.
The colossal coyote lunged for hunter. Enchantment - Aura  Spells and nonmana abilities your opponents control cost  more to cast or activate while this spell is on the stack. Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +9/+9 and has vigilance, trample, and ward . putting on the 4/4 Dog from Legend's Pass for a 13/13 to block the 1/1 first striker • Climb the Steps by designing an creature card, or • Climb the Steps by designing a sorcery card.
Doer's Messenger//Doer's Letterbomb - i love this little goober and a nice answer to the challenge, 10/10
I want the bards to sing forevermore the tale of
Doer's Last Hunt    Sorcery When you cast this spell, copy it for each legendary creature you control. You may choose new modes for the copy. • Put three +1/+1 counters and a menace counter on target creature. It deals 3 damage to any target. • Put three +1/+1 counters and a lifelink counter on target creature. It gains ward 3 until end of turn. • Put three +1/+1 counters and a deathtouch counter on target creature. Scry 2. • Put three +1/+1 on target creature. Draw a card. On Cloud Nine: Cool nine mana aura. I like the way it protects itself while on the stack. What else can I give it than a 9/10 |
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admiralivy
0/0 Germ
Struggling to create
Posts: 36 
Favorite Card: Tragic Slip
Favorite Set: Amonkhet
Color Alignment: Black
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Post by admiralivy on Feb 24, 2023 15:10:35 GMT
A warm wind runs across the dunes, kicking up enough dust to obscure the appearance of the purple coyote. It is sitting up, glaring with red glowing eyes at the newcomer. Behind it, its tail flicks back and forth.
The coyote now summoned, the shape of the mind shifted. While it would feel more empty that usual, the more she sat in this place, the more sense she could make of the drifting shards of thought in the place.
GoWhnoPleaSaCOLet mse comat brie outSave ye inNSUngs you hourselfve usere, stMErangefurther visitor?
They were mangled and discontinuous, but perhaps she could decipher the familiar from the noise.
Other than what Allatu picks up from the mind, the coyote offers no speech, waiting for her to continue. Splintered Thoughts Enchantment If an opponent would draw a card, they may skip that draw instead. If they don't, you and that player each draw a card. Mirage  (You may cast this spell as though it had flash for its mirage cost. If you do, sacrifice it at the beginning of the next cleanup step.)
• Take the Legend's Pass by designing a card with mv 4 or greater, or
• Take the Weary Pass by designing a card with mv 3 or less.
- Polite in phrasing and cadence, if not in meaning. Intended literally, or in this mindscape? Obey if possible. "My sincerest apologies for intruding as I have already, it is merely curiosity as to the environmental discrepancy that brought me this far. May I remain where I stand, or would you most prefer I return as I came?"What brings you here, strange visitor? - The only question, and the only non-command. Is this significant? Answer carefully, divulge only what is needed. "I serve the pursuit of knowledge, and in the interest of that followed the trail of an unanswered question. I did not expect to find you, nor your demesne. I am pleased to be able to communicate in this manner with you, as it is my preference over physical speech. If I may be permitted to ask, how long have you been here?"Please come in - Subtle, almost implied rather than said. Welcoming. Contradictory with other statements, unless they operate on different axes. Obey if possible. "I would be pleased to do so, though I must request your forgiveness, as I remain cautious both physically and otherwise. Would it be sufficient and appropriate to approach?"Save us - The only familiar voice, and it is my own. I did not say this on any occasion where it may have been recorded, as far as I am aware. How many of these are mimics? How many are repetitions? Is this a gestalt, or is there a true core to be found here? Speak with intent, consider each word carefully. "In advance, please forgive any and all missteps on my part, as I adapt to this reflection. I would very much like to help, but I require more information to do so. How may I save you?"CONSUME - Very distinct from the others. A threat, or merely an antagonistic manner? Inquire further. "I must apologize, but I do not understand. Is there a manner in which I may assist with your needs?"Let me out - A demand, frustration, conflict. Not a hint of fear. No obvious means to comply. Seek further information. "I wish to help, but I do not know how, nor am I aware the nature of your situation. Please, allow me further understanding, so that I may assist in whatever means I am capable of."Save yourself - A warning, delivered plainly. "From what must I be saved?"
(Spending the Valor to fulfill the challenge  ) Multifaceted Understanding  Sorcery Reveal the top five cards of your library. For each permanent type, you may put a card of that type from among them into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order. Among their many uses, nadir gems are a helpful learning aid. Grip one, and the deeper it darkens, the more there is to know.
Ooh! Not a ton of cards play in the same space as Consecrated Sphinx, for understandable reasons, but I really like this implementation. At first I was unsure on the Mirage cost, but framing it as a punisher helps alleviate that worry, and is a fun component of this as a response to Invitation's sort-of anti-punisher. 10/10 |
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Post by cajun on Feb 25, 2023 4:09:25 GMT
A searing wind blows into the persistent Eldrazi. In between the heat shimmers, the purple fur of the coyote melts into being. The sand ripples outward from the coyote. As the wave reaches the corruption, the swirls and glass break back down into sand, with the reclamation flowing back to the Eldrazi itself. Instant
Choose target instant or sorcery spell that targets only a single permanent or player. Copy that spell for each other permanent or player the spell could target. You may choose new targets for the copies.
Credo of the Ruler: Cygari offers a choice• Take the Weary Pass by designing an instant, or
• Take the Coward's Pass by designing something else.
copy Prejudice a scary number of times
Twisted Rippleform - costs seem fine, feels super tiny to be an eldrazi tho 8/10 |
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Post by cajun on Feb 25, 2023 4:51:01 GMT
Tokata seems to not mind the sand, but does seem shocked upon noticing the coyote, squatting down to try to be closer to eye level with the peaceable creature. "Jeez, you really snuck up on me, huh?" She follows the creature's gaze to the owl mask, and removes it from the sash. "I guess they have owls in this desert, too, if you're so interested in it."
The woman begins to look around for tracks to determine from which direction the coyote came. "Where'd you come from...?" she asked, not expecting an answer. While the sands have been disturbed by Tokata's trek, there does not seem to be any tracks left by the coyote, even in the space it has just walked.
When she looks back from the coyote's direction, there is a new spot of greenery on the horizon. Enchantment If you tap a permanent for mana, it produces that mana plus an additional instead. Mirage (You may cast this spell as though it had flash for its mirage cost. If you do, sacrifice it at the beginning of the next cleanup step.)Credo of the Ruler: Cygari offers a choice• Take the Legend's Pass by designing a legendary Aura, or
• Take the Weary Pass by designing something else.
have a noncreature spell that helps pay for more
Parliament's Wisdom - part of my brain is worried about how many birds this spits out but also Talrand exists so maybe this is fine actually? 9/10 |
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foureyesisafish
7/7 Elemental
Posts: 388
Favorite Set: Ikoria: Lair of the Behemoths
Color Alignment: Blue, Red, Green
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Post by foureyesisafish on Feb 25, 2023 5:52:41 GMT
A searing wind blows into the persistent Eldrazi. In between the heat shimmers, the purple fur of the coyote melts into being. The sand ripples outward from the coyote. As the wave reaches the corruption, the swirls and glass break back down into sand, with the reclamation flowing back to the Eldrazi itself. Instant
Choose target instant or sorcery spell that targets only a single permanent or player. Copy that spell for each other permanent or player the spell could target. You may choose new targets for the copies.
Credo of the Ruler: Cygari offers a choice• Take the Weary Pass by designing an instant, or
• Take the Coward's Pass by designing something else.
copy Prejudice a scary number of times
Twisted Rippleform - costs seem fine, feels super tiny to be an eldrazi tho 8/10 Holy lord this is a hype spell. This seems to be around the rate but it's nearly impossible to tell. 10/10
As the wave begins to approach the glass-infused scion, it would itself begin to warp and swirl and branch, soon becoming infused with the very radiant corruption itself. The scion's shell begins to crack and ooze as new appendages emerge and the being quickly grows in size, growing longer, clawed limbs and a somewhat sinuous body plan. The oily substance covering them begins to bubble as the sand beneath them begins to melt and rush the coyote, colorful tar erupting from the sand as it passes.
Terminal Corruption  
Instant
Gain control of target spell. You may choose new targets and modes for it.
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The Eldrazi do not negotiate. They dominate.
Targeting Weight of the World with Terminal Corruption, and in turn targeting Extreme Prejudice with Weight of the World and pointing all three copies at your face. That's 21 damage. |
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Post by cajun on Feb 25, 2023 6:51:05 GMT
The Eldrazi rushes the coyote, but with every bound forward, the coyote never seems to get any closer. The bubbling tar and creeping tendrils still expand outward, creeping closer to it. Spirals give way to tar gives way to spirals. The Eldrazi is getting nowhere, but it does not need to. The entire desert has been gobbled by corruption... save a circle of water, which the coyote stands upon.
Bismuth and chalk grows out of the tar and spiraled sand, growing in towers tall even faster than the spirals spread. The weaker chalk creaks under its own weight, then buckles, crumbling across the desert now fully soaked in the Eldrazi's presence. And still the coyote gets no closer.
Instead, it sits at the center of the still pool. A light ripple rings around it, and as it hits the desert, the visions vanish all at once. Untouched sand stretches in all directions. The coyote glares from its pool. The Eldrazi begins to get closer.
Wander the Sands Forever Instant Return target spell or creature to its owner's hand. Venture the sands. (Advance to the dungeon's next room or enter Cygari's Thousand Steps.) Cygari does not need to negotiate. You have already accepted the terms.
Credo of the Ruler: Cygari offers a dilemma• Enter Cygari's Final Judgment by designing a creature, or • Enter Cygari's Final Judgment by designing an instant.
bounce Terminal to hand, venture into Fall from Grace, discard two cards. 21 damage still coming at your face.Terminal Corruption - the comparision point is Aethersnatch so ig. the cut between 7 and 6 is significant but colorless probably has a better time of it than blue? 8/10 |
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foureyesisafish
7/7 Elemental
Posts: 388
Favorite Set: Ikoria: Lair of the Behemoths
Color Alignment: Blue, Red, Green
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Post by foureyesisafish on Feb 25, 2023 8:10:08 GMT
The Eldrazi rushes the coyote, but with every bound forward, the coyote never seems to get any closer. The bubbling tar and creeping tendrils still expand outward, creeping closer to it. Spirals give way to tar gives way to spirals. The Eldrazi is getting nowhere, but it does not need to. The entire desert has been gobbled by corruption... save a circle of water, which the coyote stands upon.
Bismuth and chalk grows out of the tar and spiraled sand, growing in towers tall even faster than the spirals spread. The weaker chalk creaks under its own weight, then buckles, crumbling across the desert now fully soaked in the Eldrazi's presence. And still the coyote gets no closer.
Instead, it sits at the center of the still pool. A light ripple rings around it, and as it hits the desert, the visions vanish all at once. Untouched sand stretches in all directions. The coyote glares from its pool. The Eldrazi begins to get closer.
Wander the Sands Forever Instant Return target spell or creature to its owner's hand. Venture the sands. (Advance to the dungeon's next room or enter Cygari's Thousand Steps.) Cygari does not need to negotiate. You have already accepted the terms.
Credo of the Ruler: Cygari offers a dilemma• Enter Cygari's Final Judgment by designing a creature, or • Enter Cygari's Final Judgment by designing an instant.
bounce Terminal to hand, venture into Fall from Grace, discard two cards. 21 damage still coming at your face.Terminal Corruption - the comparision point is Aethersnatch so ig. the cut between 7 and 6 is significant but colorless probably has a better time of it than blue? 8/10 feels bout right. 9/10
The eldrazi began to cool down as it began to crack again, their glowing innards growing increasingly visible as they began to tower more and more over the coyote. Their form shifts more humanoid as their "arms" break partially in half and then again to form fingers, its geometric 'mask' of tannish ivory stone and cracked shell revealed paths for glowing tentacles dripping with swirling color. Their legs broke in two as they approach the pool, their stride startlingly human-like despite their divergent anatomy. Long, whiplike tendrils extending from their back stirred their path into a frenzied, swirling mass of chromatic protoplasma.
Eventually, the eldrazi made it to the pool, 'looked' at the coyote with their eyeless face... and then simply kneeled down on their knees as iridescent tears began to fall from their 'head', seemingly secreted from where eyes would be.
Winnower's Presence
Instant
Choose odd or even mana values.
You and permanents you control have protection from the chosen values until end of turn. Spells you own can’t be target by spells with the chosen mana values this turn. (Zero is even.)
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Post by pacifistwestwoman on Feb 25, 2023 17:49:14 GMT
While the sands have been disturbed by Tokata's trek, there does not seem to be any tracks left by the coyote, even in the space it has just walked.
When she looks back from the coyote's direction, there is a new spot of greenery on the horizon. Mirage makes this similar to a green Bubbling Muck, which definitely needs to cost 1 more since green doesn't need the help as far as mana production goes, and making Leyline of Abundance cost 2 more to trade noncreature permanents for utility is probably fine? "Weird," she says to herself, "Is the wind high enough to..? No. Oh well. Oh! At least there's some color here. It'd take a while to walk, though."
She removed the other two masks from her sash, holding them in one hand, spread like playing cards, and spoke to them before standing back up: "You mind flying us over there real quick? Promise I'll give you three a rest after."
Bright blue fog groaned its way out of the three masks, and briefly formed a sphere around Tokata until it finally twisted into a shape similar to a large bird, with two clear wings and a neck, while the bottom looked more like the basket of a hot air balloon, surrounding Tokata up to her hips. The creature wore the three masks, with two acting as "eyes" at the end of the creature's neck, and a third worn upon its chest, resting a few inches above Tokata's head. The woman looked toward the coyote and holds out her arms. "Wanna ride, little one?"
Tokata's Tribunal
Legendary Enchantment - Aura Enchant creature When you cast ~ for its Bind cost, make two copies of it except they aren't legendary. You may choose new targets for the copies. Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has flying and "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, draw that many cards." Bind  |
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Post by cajun on Mar 4, 2023 1:40:56 GMT
For Allatu, this is a disconcertingly familiar situation, parsing a tangle of interwoven thoughts. The task reminds her of her home, her purpose, and her failure, but she makes the utmost effort to quarantine those feelings, keeping a respectful barrier between her discomfort and the mind, or minds, she is tethered to. Settling into a long disused mental rhythm, she partitions her intellect into subsets of herself, to better respond in kind. Quickly considering the tone of each "voice," she responds telepathically and simultaneously.Go no further - Polite in phrasing and cadence, if not in meaning. Intended literally, or in this mindscape? Obey if possible. "My sincerest apologies for intruding as I have already, it is merely curiosity as to the environmental discrepancy that brought me this far. May I remain where I stand, or would you most prefer I return as I came?"What brings you here, strange visitor? - The only question, and the only non-command. Is this significant? Answer carefully, divulge only what is needed. "I serve the pursuit of knowledge, and in the interest of that followed the trail of an unanswered question. I did not expect to find you, nor your demesne. I am pleased to be able to communicate in this manner with you, as it is my preference over physical speech. If I may be permitted to ask, how long have you been here?"Please come in - Subtle, almost implied rather than said. Welcoming. Contradictory with other statements, unless they operate on different axes. Obey if possible. "I would be pleased to do so, though I must request your forgiveness, as I remain cautious both physically and otherwise. Would it be sufficient and appropriate to approach?"Save us - The only familiar voice, and it is my own. I did not say this on any occasion where it may have been recorded, as far as I am aware. How many of these are mimics? How many are repetitions? Is this a gestalt, or is there a true core to be found here? Speak with intent, consider each word carefully. "In advance, please forgive any and all missteps on my part, as I adapt to this reflection. I would very much like to help, but I require more information to do so. How may I save you?"CONSUME - Very distinct from the others. A threat, or merely an antagonistic manner? Inquire further. "I must apologize, but I do not understand. Is there a manner in which I may assist with your needs?"Let me out - A demand, frustration, conflict. Not a hint of fear. No obvious means to comply. Seek further information. "I wish to help, but I do not know how, nor am I aware the nature of your situation. Please, allow me further understanding, so that I may assist in whatever means I am capable of."Save yourself - A warning, delivered plainly. "From what must I be saved?"Multifaceted Understanding Sorcery Reveal the top five cards of your library. For each permanent type, you may put a card of that type from among them into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order. Among their many uses, nadir gems are a helpful learning aid. Grip one, and the deeper it darkens, the more there is to know.
The coyote lightly jumps to its feet at the barrage of responses. One by one, the shards of thoughts go quiet and the coyote takes a few steps towards Allatu.
You may come and go as you please, of course.
What question has driven you here?
The other questions go unanswered. Over Capacity Enchantment When Over Capacity enters or leaves the battlefield, target opponent reveals their hand. Over Capacity deals damage to them equal to the number of card types among those cards.
• Climb the Steps by designing a permanent card, or • Climb the Steps by designing a nonpermanent card.
Multifaceted Understanding - hrmm, this feels like it's often better than Harmonize which green isn't really supposed to get, but its also upgraded Gift of the Gargantuan which it can. think this drifts a bit too far out of green for me. 7/10 |
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Post by test on Mar 4, 2023 13:15:07 GMT
For Allatu, this is a disconcertingly familiar situation, parsing a tangle of interwoven thoughts. The task reminds her of her home, her purpose, and her failure, but she makes the utmost effort to quarantine those feelings, keeping a respectful barrier between her discomfort and the mind, or minds, she is tethered to. Settling into a long disused mental rhythm, she partitions her intellect into subsets of herself, to better respond in kind. Quickly considering the tone of each "voice," she responds telepathically and simultaneously.Go no further - Polite in phrasing and cadence, if not in meaning. Intended literally, or in this mindscape? Obey if possible. "My sincerest apologies for intruding as I have already, it is merely curiosity as to the environmental discrepancy that brought me this far. May I remain where I stand, or would you most prefer I return as I came?"What brings you here, strange visitor? - The only question, and the only non-command. Is this significant? Answer carefully, divulge only what is needed. "I serve the pursuit of knowledge, and in the interest of that followed the trail of an unanswered question. I did not expect to find you, nor your demesne. I am pleased to be able to communicate in this manner with you, as it is my preference over physical speech. If I may be permitted to ask, how long have you been here?"Please come in - Subtle, almost implied rather than said. Welcoming. Contradictory with other statements, unless they operate on different axes. Obey if possible. "I would be pleased to do so, though I must request your forgiveness, as I remain cautious both physically and otherwise. Would it be sufficient and appropriate to approach?"Save us - The only familiar voice, and it is my own. I did not say this on any occasion where it may have been recorded, as far as I am aware. How many of these are mimics? How many are repetitions? Is this a gestalt, or is there a true core to be found here? Speak with intent, consider each word carefully. "In advance, please forgive any and all missteps on my part, as I adapt to this reflection. I would very much like to help, but I require more information to do so. How may I save you?"CONSUME - Very distinct from the others. A threat, or merely an antagonistic manner? Inquire further. "I must apologize, but I do not understand. Is there a manner in which I may assist with your needs?"Let me out - A demand, frustration, conflict. Not a hint of fear. No obvious means to comply. Seek further information. "I wish to help, but I do not know how, nor am I aware the nature of your situation. Please, allow me further understanding, so that I may assist in whatever means I am capable of."Save yourself - A warning, delivered plainly. "From what must I be saved?"Multifaceted Understanding Sorcery Reveal the top five cards of your library. For each permanent type, you may put a card of that type from among them into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order. Among their many uses, nadir gems are a helpful learning aid. Grip one, and the deeper it darkens, the more there is to know.
The coyote lightly jumps to its feet at the barrage of responses. One by one, the shards of thoughts go quiet and the coyote takes a few steps towards Allatu.
You may come and go as you please, of course.
What question has driven you here?
The other questions go unanswered. Over Capacity Enchantment When Over Capacity enters or leaves the battlefield, target opponent reveals their hand. Over Capacity deals damage to them equal to the number of card types among those cards.
• Climb the Steps by designing a permanent card, or • Climb the Steps by designing a nonpermanent card.
Multifaceted Understanding - hrmm, this feels like it's often better than Harmonize which green isn't really supposed to get, but its also upgraded Gift of the Gargantuan which it can. think this drifts a bit too far out of green for me. 7/10Settling into a long disused mental rhythm, she partitions her intellect into subsets of herself, to better respond in kind. With each split, the same persistent thought seems to force its way into every new subset, with slight mutations in its inflection and feeling. The Telepath has enough experience to recognize that it is not her own voice, no matter how much it persists: Interloper. The only answers it recognizes are those to its benefit.
Interloper. The only answers it values are its own.
Hypocrite. The only answers it recognizes are those to its benefit.
Hypocrite. The only answers it values are its own.
Foul invader. The only answers it recognizes are those to its benefit.
Foul Invader. The only answers it values are its own.
As the shards of thought within the Desert go quiet, and the Telepath might collect the subsets, the feelings of resentment will seem to unnaturally merge, as though the fractures in a broken pane of glass were mending of their own accord. What remains is a persistent sense of indignation and distrust toward the loathsome coyote.
Order of the Many Facets Creature — Incarnation Knight Order of the Many Facets and enchanted creature gets +1/+1 for each card type among permanents you control. Spectral (When this creature dies, you may return it to the battlefield as an Aura enchantment attached to target creature.)0/0 //This is technically assisting defense for Cygari, since Allatu is the only one who directly perceives this. However, interaction wise, it's meant to go with Allatu's current implied archetype, so it's closer to a synergy response. Ivy is the one who rates this.
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Post by durdle on Oct 12, 2023 1:22:08 GMT
The heat from the desert shimmers in the air, and they seem to suddenly appear at the divide between the sand and the rest of the Arena. The figure bends down and picks up a handful of sand, letting it slip through their hands. "Sand... each grain of sand a larger part of this desert. Separate they are lost and scattered. Together they tear through the realm of their own accord."Disturb the Oasis Instant Ripple 4 (When you cast this spell, you may reveal the top four cards of your library. You may cast spells with the same name as this spell from among those cards without paying their mana costs. Put the rest on the bottom of your library.)Target player puts the top four cards of their library into their graveyard, then you may put an instant or sorcery card from your graveyard on top of your library.
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Post by gurfafflekins on Sept 5, 2024 21:03:21 GMT
The sands swirl and whirl as a warm wind blows through the region. As the wind dies down, floating sand drifts gently downward, slowly becoming a larger... larger... larger mass. The sand sticks together, and forms larger and larger ill-shaped spheres, eventually coming together and shambling upwards into a vaguely humanoid shape. Where eyes would be on the rock that would be its head are deep, red slits that seemingly glow with some sort of energy. "Larynia... demands... challengers..." it mutters, struggling to stay together, being made from sand not of this world.
It shambles forward aimlessly, struggling to take each successive step.
Shambling Sand Creature - Elemental  At the beginning of your upkeep, put a -1/-1 counter on Shambling Sand. 4/4
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Post by cajun on Sept 6, 2024 15:14:13 GMT
The sands swirl and whirl as a warm wind blows through the region. As the wind dies down, floating sand drifts gently downward, slowly becoming a larger... larger... larger mass. The sand sticks together, and forms larger and larger ill-shaped spheres, eventually coming together and shambling upwards into a vaguely humanoid shape. Where eyes would be on the rock that would be its head are deep, red slits that seemingly glow with some sort of energy. "Larynia... demands... challengers..." it mutters, struggling to stay together, being made from sand not of this world.
It shambles forward aimlessly, struggling to take each successive step.
Shambling Sand Creature - Elemental At the beginning of your upkeep, put a -1/-1 counter on Shambling Sand. 4/4
A coyote steps from behind the shambling creature, sweeping its tail from side to side as it follows alongside it. Sand tries to seep into the construct to strengthen it. Arcane Windbreaker Enchantment - Aura Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +2/+2 and can't have counters placed on it. Mirage (You may cast this spell as though it had flash for its mirage cost. If you do, sacrifice it at the beginning of the next cleanup step.)• Begin Your Tale by designing a card with mana value 3 or greater, or
• Turn Tail by designing a card with mana value 2 or less.
Shambling Sand - solid little guy, could use the Sand type perhaps. 9/10
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Post by gurfafflekins on Sept 6, 2024 18:17:44 GMT
A coyote steps from behind the shambling creature, sweeping its tail from side to side as it follows alongside it. Sand tries to seep into the construct to strengthen it. Arcane Windbreaker Enchantment - Aura Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +2/+2 and can't have counters placed on it. Mirage (You may cast this spell as though it had flash for its mirage cost. If you do, sacrifice it at the beginning of the next cleanup step.)• Begin Your Tale by designing a card with mana value 3 or greater, or
• Turn Tail by designing a card with mana value 2 or less The construct accepts the sand and greedily takes it, becoming more and more like a humanoid figure. It shambles forward, until it stops and slowly turns its head, a grinding noise as it looks at the canine beside it. "Larynia... demands... challengers..." it grumbles once more, a voice emanating from within the sand. It stares at the coyote, seemingly non-hostile. It slowly lifts one of its "arms" and points in a direction. There appears to be nothing where it is pointing, but the horizon may hold more than it seems.
As the construct remains still, it slowly becomes more chiseled and carved. Each passing moment seems to remove a blemish or imperfection, whittling away at it. It is not yet clear what shape it would be when it was "finished". From it's stance, one thing is obvious: It will never flee.
Self-Carving Golem Artifact Self-Carving Golem enters with 3 flaw counters on it.  , remove a flaw counter from Self-Carving Golem: Add or . , , Sacrifice Self-Carving Golem: Create The Avatar of Larynia, a legendary 7/7 red and white Avatar creature token with trample and haste. When it enters, put an amount of -1/-1 counters on it equal to the number of flaw counters on Self-Carving Golem as it was sacrificed. Activate only as a sorcery. Arcane Windbreaker: Good card. From what I can find the only "can't have counters" effect for precedent is Solemnity, but I can see it as a tech for the blue cost and a weird form of "hexproof from counters" for green and blue, and also it doesn't immediately break the game with a million random cards like Solemnity so bonus points. 10/10 honestly. Also imagining a shoddy rock elemental wearing a glowing magical jacket is humorous. |
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Post by cajun on Sept 8, 2024 5:18:17 GMT
The construct accepts the sand and greedily takes it, becoming more and more like a humanoid figure. It shambles forward, until it stops and slowly turns its head, a grinding noise as it looks at the canine beside it. "Larynia... demands... challengers..." it grumbles once more, a voice emanating from within the sand. It stares at the coyote, seemingly non-hostile. It slowly lifts one of its "arms" and points in a direction. There appears to be nothing where it is pointing, but the horizon may hold more than it seems.
As the construct remains still, it slowly becomes more chiseled and carved. Each passing moment seems to remove a blemish or imperfection, whittling away at it. It is not yet clear what shape it would be when it was "finished". From it's stance, one thing is obvious: It will never flee.
Self-Carving Golem Artifact Self-Carving Golem enters with 3 flaw counters on it. , remove a flaw counter from Self-Carving Golem: Add or . , , Sacrifice Self-Carving Golem: Create The Avatar of Larynia, a legendary 7/7 red and white Avatar creature token with trample and haste. When it enters, put an amount of -1/-1 counters on it equal to the number of flaw counters on Self-Carving Golem as it was sacrificed. Activate only as a sorcery. Arcane Windbreaker: Good card. From what I can find the only "can't have counters" effect for precedent is Solemnity, but I can see it as a tech for the blue cost and a weird form of "hexproof from counters" for green and blue, and also it doesn't immediately break the game with a million random cards like Solemnity so bonus points. 10/10 honestly. Also imagining a shoddy rock elemental wearing a glowing magical jacket is humorous. The coyote tilts its head at the carving golem, eventually losing interest and turning towards the indicated way. Its paws leave no prints in the sand as it walks the way. If the golem does not follow, the ground it covers with each step will increase dramatically. Trek the Thousand Steps 
Enchantment - Aura Enchant permanent When Scale the Thousand Steps enters, you may put a +1/+1, loyalty, or charge counter on enchanted permanent. At the beginning of your end step, for each counter on enchanted permanent, you may pay . If you do, put another counter of that kind on it. • Take the Legend's Pass by designing a battle, or • Take the Coward's Pass by designing something else.
let's make those flaw counters unsustainableSelf-Carving Golem - think the usual line here is t3, t4 get a 5/5 trample? little above curve but you are paying five for it. i think this wants its power scooted around a bit somehow so its less powerful off the bat and stronger if you fully deflaw it. 8/10
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Post by gurfafflekins on Sept 9, 2024 22:51:41 GMT
The coyote tilts its head at the carving golem, eventually losing interest and turning towards the indicated way. Its paws leave no prints in the sand as it walks the way. If the golem does not follow, the ground it covers with each step will increase dramatically. Trek the Thousand Steps
Enchantment - Aura Enchant permanent When Scale the Thousand Steps enters, you may put a +1/+1, loyalty, or charge counter on enchanted permanent. At the beginning of your end step, for each counter on enchanted permanent, you may pay . If you do, put another counter of that kind on it. • Take the Legend's Pass by designing a battle, or • Take the Coward's Pass by designing something else.
let's make those flaw counters unsustainableSelf-Carving Golem - think the usual line here is t3, t4 get a 5/5 trample? little above curve but you are paying five for it. i think this wants its power scooted around a bit somehow so its less powerful off the bat and stronger if you fully deflaw it. 8/10
The golem keeps trudging forward, parting ways from the canine as it continues to grumble and wander the desert sands. It seems it was not looking for just one being to direct. As the sands fade to grass, and the grass fades to sea, a grand marble coliseum becomes brightly visible. Decorated with gold streaks and platinum accents, it is wonderfully adorned. Bright and gleaming without being over the top or tacky. Whether it be the coyote or another than approaches, something seems intriguing about this place. The space around it is eerily quiet, without even the chirping of birds or the shuffling of creatures in the grass. Something that almost demands an investigation.
Almost.
Perhaps it was best to come back with more allies in tow. More... challengers.
Invasion of the Sands Battle - Siege (As a Siege enters, choose an opponent to protect it. You and others can attack it. When it's defeated, exile it, then cast it transformed.)
Whenever a creature attacks Invasion of the Sands, untap it. Whenever a creature deals combat damage to Invasion of the Sands, create a 1/1 white Soldier creature token. 5
// Living Desert
 Creature - Sand Warrior Whenever Living Desert deals combat damage to a player, create that many 1/1 white Sand creature tokens. None can navigate the sands forever.
3/3 (Who do I need to petition to get Battle Loyalty as an emoji)
(On Self-Carving Golem - I spent way too long trying to tune the numbers and eventually just gave it the "fuck it" adjustment, I completely agree with your judgement lol)
Trek the Thousand Steps: Interesting card. I think traditionally WotC would print something like this with "for each kind of counter", but I like the potential to dump mana into it to increase counters rapidly or just as a mana dump. Although like many auras, you have to be ahead to really get much out of this, and you not only have to be ahead enough to enchant a creature but also on mana to really make use of the card (or just ahead on mana if you're using it on -1/-1 or flaw counters). Still, two mana for a counter + versatility is pretty on par as far as rates go. 9/10
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foureyesisafish
7/7 Elemental
Posts: 388
Favorite Set: Ikoria: Lair of the Behemoths
Color Alignment: Blue, Red, Green
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Post by foureyesisafish on Oct 2, 2024 4:05:06 GMT
Out in the sands, a young woman wearing old, worn, slightly tattered clothing walked about, soaking in the beauty of the sands, yet another demiplane to learn from. But the despite looking human... I can never really hide the creaking of my panels, can I? Not that I need to hide in this instance...
I look around for a certain coyote, a bit wise to the trick being pulled. I can't help but smile though.
Scrutinize the Halls
Sorcery
Surveil 2.
Draw a card.
Add The Halls Are Watching to the Miller Estate's loyalty deck. If she's not in the game, aggrevate her first.
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The Halls Are Watching 
Loyalty Ability - Milly
Draw a card.
I'm always watching, you know.
PLAYER TURN:
Casting Scrutinize the Halls, the Miller Estate enters the game with five loyalty and draws LAP-2, LAU-1, and LAP-4. The aggrevate trigger goes off, and the Miller Estate casts LAP-4, getting a 2/1. The Halls Are Watching is then added to her deck.
ESTATE TURN:
The Miller Estate untaps, draws The Halls Are Watching, and uses it, drawing a card. She swings at you for 2.
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Bouncearama
3/3 Beast
Posts: 174
Formerly Known As: pistonsmcgraw
Favorite Card: Davriel, Soul Broker
Favorite Set: Unstable
Color Alignment: Blue, Black, Red
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Post by Bouncearama on Nov 9, 2024 20:14:27 GMT
A goblin with a scraggly white beard and a charred left arm ventures into the sands riding a giant lizard with a puppet show attached to the back. "Anyone out there? There's a new circus in town!" hollers the skeleton of a young woman riding to the left of the goblin, her bones freshly cleaned. "Keep it down. We don't know who or what's out here." "The Ringleader said to find some audience members though?""And we will... safely. We wait till we see someone before we start the pitch. No need to let whatever beasties are lurking out here know about us until then."Travelling Puppet ShowArtifact — Attraction Visit — Up to one target noncreature artifact you control becomes a 0/0 artifact creature. Put two +1/+1 counters on it. “Gaze upon Giorgio’s magnificent enchanted puppets as they perform famous plays from across the multiverse!”Lights — 2, 6 |
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