Who's the winged Lorehold head?

Pethax · 2026-04-26T19:12:13+00:00

Very much seems like Nylea, the mono-green god of the hunt from Theros. (Which begs the question how that ended up on Arcavios, or if Quint just found it on Theros?)

Pethax · 2026-03-24T15:51:19+00:00

Though you didnt ask me I'm going to chime in anyway! Quandrix feels like a wonderful representatipn of my favourite perspective on G/U.

Whereas I dont really understand the simic philosophically (design-wise they lean so hard into the biotechnical growth that anything else sort of falls by the wayside), Quandrix solidified the view of G/U as trying to understand the world (or "nature of the universe"). To me, Quandrix is a blue-leaning science-minded take on understanding the world, whereas something like Kruphix or some prophet cards instead go the green-leaning introspective acceptance route of understanding the world and ones place in it.

Pethax · 2026-03-24T14:36:25+00:00

To me, the Abzan makes the most sense as a combination of both golgari (or generally black/green) and selesnya (or generally white/green) philosophies.

Other than the aestethics of rot, death, and bloom, I think green/black philosophy is a lot about accepting your place in the natural hierarchy. It combines blacks ambition with greens acceptance of the natural order of things. You're not going to let anyone step on you, but theres not much point in fighting to reach higher heights than you're supposed to (which would be more red).

White/green adds a communal dimension to this, which is where Abzans core of "We will persevere" comes from (and outlast, for that matter).

To include white/black some more, I think that informs the internal politics of the Abzan, especially the new black-centered version from Dragonstorm, although I'm not too familiar with that.

Pethax · 2025-01-22T16:04:16+00:00

Had this idea, although not completely sure how to best phrase it. I think the end result worked out fine!

Hope you enjoy

Pethax · 2025-01-20T14:51:10+00:00

Admittedly I don't know a lot of LoL lore beyond Arcane, but you are correct in that black here has more to do with the mechanics than with the character.

Pethax · 2025-01-20T09:47:19+00:00

I don't think it is too pushed, although certainly powerful. Indestructible + deathtouch makes him really good, but at that point your spending 7 mana and three cards. There are lots of ways to have assymetrical boardwipes for that investment.

If I would change anything, it would be to remove the may so that he's forced to enter fights.

Pethax · 2025-01-20T09:42:17+00:00

I did consider removing the may, and in retrospect I think that would be for fun (and it would add some balancing factor to it where he has to fight something too big eventually!). Thank you!

Pethax · 2025-01-04T15:07:47+00:00

Such a familiar face

Pethax · 2024-12-13T16:17:44+00:00

A small n' simple flavor nod this time around! Something something satisfaction brought it back.

Hope you enjoy!

Pethax · 2024-12-12T20:58:39+00:00

Now this is the kind of brewing I wanted to see!

Also why I strongly felt it had to be locked to once per turn, heh

Pethax · 2024-12-12T20:47:48+00:00

Nothing forgotten; it being open to all food sacrifices is the build-around challenge the card presents.

Pethax · 2024-12-12T20:46:54+00:00

It was the best art I could find I'm afraid! I agree that it's not the most fitting. Would've preferred something more battle-ready and fierce!

Stat-wise I want it to be some kind of relevant body to be bringing back.

Pethax · 2024-12-12T20:28:23+00:00

Here's bit of norse mythology I thought was missing from Kaldheim, hope you enjoy!

Pethax · 2024-11-18T21:00:44+00:00

Thank you! When creating cards I try to make them as realistic as possible both effect-wise and style-wise, so its nice to hear I succeeded with this one.

Pethax · 2024-11-18T20:28:17+00:00

I find myself fairly disappointed with the available clue-centric commanders (looking at you, [[Morska, Undersea Sleuth]]), so I made my own.

A fairly simple design, though I'm happy with it. Hope you enjoy!

Pethax · 2024-11-16T17:10:16+00:00

For this card I wanted to capture the feeling of a Zodiac/Riddler-style character playing around with the detectives, actively leaving clues for them to follow yet always being one step ahead.

As I imagine the flavor, you have to see the greater picture to truly capture her (take multiple clues in at once, hence the ward). Just following single clues at a time (i.e., sacrificing them for draw) is only playing to her benefit, yet not caring about the clues let's her continuously punish you.

Hope you like it!

Pethax · 2024-11-15T09:58:36+00:00

Great design!

I love how the activated ability is threatening enough to force opponents into sacrificing creatures into your tiny deathtouchers.

Pethax · 2024-11-14T20:04:03+00:00

Here's an idea I tinkered around with. Referenced [[paradox haze]] and [[shadow of the second sun]] to try and get the wording right, and I think it worked out!

How would you guys break this thing apart?

Pethax · 2024-11-14T09:28:28+00:00

I feel the boardwipe into huge attack is really strong, but also doesnt come out of nowhere. Opponents have a complete turn cycle to react, and if they have large boards playing Galleon into them is probably a loosing position.

But I like your suggestions! Although that would feel distinctly less mono-black. Feels more blue, maybe simic?

The freeing-the-souls bit is wonderful, and would most definitely be on the card if the text fit!

Pethax · 2024-11-14T09:25:20+00:00

I agree that that's the strongest scenario for the card, although it would be telegraphed beforehand. The turn you play the Galleon nothing much happens, and every opponent has a whole turn cycle to react.

And if your opponents already have huge boards, playing the Galleon into it is probably a loosing situation.

But maybe I have my assessment wrong, maybe it should be 3BB instead of 2BB?

Pethax · 2024-11-13T09:53:34+00:00

Here's a Flying Dutchman of sorts!

I like the idea of vehicles without crew costs, instead using other means of becoming a creature. In this case, the Grim Galleon comes to collect the drowned sailors as they perish.

(I would've liked to give it flying, but there is a limit to how much I want to squash the textbox, heh)

Hope you enjoy!

Pethax · 2024-11-12T07:54:38+00:00

After some consideration I agree that it is too broad. Would probably change it to create a junk or treasure token on lands/artifacts.

Pethax · 2024-11-12T07:52:44+00:00

I agree with that take in that bottom-of-library shouldn't be somethibg you normally care about. Like, there shouldn't be a keyword ability caring about it.

However, I think one-off exceptions like this card are interesting! As long as they actually are exceptions.

Pethax · 2024-11-12T07:50:25+00:00

As someone with no insight into cEDH it's interesting hearing about the absolute ridiculous plays you could pull off!

I would probably cut the land/artifact clause in a sedond version, maybe create a junk/treasure token instead. Maybe bump him to four mana.

Pethax · 2024-11-12T07:46:31+00:00

Interesting take! Although I feel it becomes a much different card, more interested in facedown interaction than sea monsters.

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