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We'll learn more on Saturday with any luck. For now we've got "decadent court intrigue set" and I think that was on the shortlist.
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Faeries everywhere. This very much looks like 'fixed Lorwyn'. Or... could it BE Lorwyn? Looked at in a certain way, that set symbol looks an awful lot like Oona. If so, then Eldraine might be a combination of Lorwyn and Shadowmoor... but we know that this is considered by MaRo a new plane, so... ><
This seems REALLY weird. Given the Faeries, one would assume that the Throne of Eldraine is a fairy throne, but I thought that non-human-centric planes didn't go over well....
This seems REALLY weird. Given the Faeries, one would assume that the Throne of Eldraine is a fairy throne, but I thought that non-human-centric planes didn't go over well....
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FAIRY TALE WORLD PLEASE!!!!
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So there was all this secrecy for a name that reveals almost nothing?
Well, we'll have to wait until saturday i guess
Well, we'll have to wait until saturday i guess
I can't say I'm super excited, but I wasn't excited for Ixalan and it became one of my favorite planes, so... Let's see what MaRo tells us on Saturday.
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Faeries? Nice. It probably means no big angels. My wallet thanks them.
On the other hand, faeries mean much more support for Sephara.
On the other hand, faeries mean much more support for Sephara.
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Among the top of my queries... why did they pick a name for the set/plane (Eldraine) that sounds so much like one of their other IPs (Eldrazi?)
The name itself points to Arthurian legend, with it being an amalgamation of Elaine, Gawain, and a few other names/sounds I'm sure I'm not thinking of at the moment.
If a native PW is indeed the face of the set, according to MaRo on his blog, then it's likely Kasmina, as it's been previously stated that they have plans for her. The only other narrative choice is Garruk, and I really doubt that they would make Garruk from a plane so... courtly.
The name itself points to Arthurian legend, with it being an amalgamation of Elaine, Gawain, and a few other names/sounds I'm sure I'm not thinking of at the moment.
If a native PW is indeed the face of the set, according to MaRo on his blog, then it's likely Kasmina, as it's been previously stated that they have plans for her. The only other narrative choice is Garruk, and I really doubt that they would make Garruk from a plane so... courtly.
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Well, they kinda like to start things from "Eldr..." it seems.
Also I guess there will be humans. Though it's kinda strange to hear they wanted to make exactly this setting for 10 years which means they started when Lorwyn was only 2 years old block.
Also I guess there will be humans. Though it's kinda strange to hear they wanted to make exactly this setting for 10 years which means they started when Lorwyn was only 2 years old block.
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The Kenrith twins had been raised with "knighty virtues" so they are likely as well. There are also a number of walkers with unknown home planes, or just someone new.Ulthwithian wrote: ↑4 years agoAmong the top of my queries... why did they pick a name for the set/plane (Eldraine) that sounds so much like one of their other IPs (Eldrazi?)
The name itself points to Arthurian legend, with it being an amalgamation of Elaine, Gawain, and a few other names/sounds I'm sure I'm not thinking of at the moment.
If a native PW is indeed the face of the set, according to MaRo on his blog, then it's likely Kasmina, as it's been previously stated that they have plans for her. The only other narrative choice is Garruk, and I really doubt that they would make Garruk from a plane so... courtly.
EDIT: one thing to remember the "waiting 10 years to make this" Maro has been saying might be a mechanical/design aspect of the set and nothing to do with flavor. We don't even know if this is a top down or bottom up design yet.
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As long as there are no Eldrazi on Eldraine, I'll be happy. Seriously, though, I'm already looking forward to seeing this. Maybe we get a trailer on Saturday.
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Well, this was unexpected. I suppose we'll need to wait a bit longer for Kaldheim.
Still, visiting the court of the Fey sounds sweet.
I'm sure that there will absolutely nothing suspicious going on there whatsoever, and it will be a nice break from all the tension that was present in WAR. (/s)
Still, visiting the court of the Fey sounds sweet.
I'm sure that there will absolutely nothing suspicious going on there whatsoever, and it will be a nice break from all the tension that was present in WAR. (/s)
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Well, we know Bolas and Ugin won't be there. Unless Wizards really hates us.Mookie wrote: ↑4 years agoWell, this was unexpected. I suppose we'll need to wait a bit longer for Kaldheim.
Still, visiting the court of the Fey sounds sweet.
I'm sure that there will absolutely nothing suspicious going on there whatsoever, and it will be a nice break from all the tension that was present in WAR. (/s)
Unless they retconned it, Garruk's origin story takes place on a plane that resembles medieval England, and his spark initially ignited during a conflict with a local feudal sheriff. There's actually a chance we could see Garruk here depending on what the "royal court" is like.Ulthwithian wrote: ↑4 years agoIf a native PW is indeed the face of the set, according to MaRo on his blog, then it's likely Kasmina, as it's been previously stated that they have plans for her. The only other narrative choice is Garruk, and I really doubt that they would make Garruk from a plane so... courtly.
However, I want to think that this might be Wrenn's home plane. Wrenn is a dryad and for some reason I think it would make sense.
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I'm intrigued to see where they go with this. I'm curious to see if they are trying to inject the intrigue of the Conspiracy sets into Standard in a format-friendly way. I know that's huge speculation based solely on a set name, but, until we hear official word, I'm thinking about it.
I'm intrigued to see where they go with this. I'm curious to see if they are trying to inject the intrigue of the Conspiracy sets into Standard in a format-friendly way. I know that's huge speculation based solely on a set name, but, until we hear official word, I'm thinking about it.
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Yeah, I think this might be the Arthurian place Kasmina and the Kenrith siblings are from.
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We already have a Titania in MtG. If we don't get an Oberon in this set I'm going to be very mad.
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I'm gonna be ticked if we don't finally get are fairy tribal legend here
And it's fantasy themed it's got be based off of dungeons and dragons
Kasmina has got to be from here
I hope we get are cleric tribal legend here as well please finally give Edgewalker a home at long last
And it's fantasy themed it's got be based off of dungeons and dragons
Kasmina has got to be from here
I hope we get are cleric tribal legend here as well please finally give Edgewalker a home at long last
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For people talking about Maro's hint of the face Walker being a native. He never said we knew the face Walker already. Maro likes to troll us with these hints don't put in too much hope.
We even got a Bag of Holding in 2020. One of the most iconic DnD items.CommanderMaster999 wrote: ↑4 years ago[...]And it's fantasy themed it's got be based off of dungeons and dragons[...]
Wydwen is much too cool for you.[/size]
With a high fantasy setting, I'm hoping for a Griffin legend. The only one we have is Zuberi, Golden Feather.
Then, of course, knights and dragons... Those can't be missing.
Then, of course, knights and dragons... Those can't be missing.
inb4 Kasmina is a female version of Merlin and Arthur is Sabre from Fate/Stay Night.void_nothing wrote: ↑4 years agoYeah, I think this might be the Arthurian place Kasmina and the Kenrith siblings are from.
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Things I expect/want/hope for:
1. More Sagas
2. Playable, powerful, and good Unicorns with a Unicorn lord.
3. Devotion returns? There's simply way too many interesting mana symbols in standard to not do it.
4. Fairy, Knight, and Wizard tribal themes
5. Monarch in Standard?
6. Witches, curses, and a way to make such a strategy viable in Commander
1. More Sagas
2. Playable, powerful, and good Unicorns with a Unicorn lord.
3. Devotion returns? There's simply way too many interesting mana symbols in standard to not do it.
4. Fairy, Knight, and Wizard tribal themes
5. Monarch in Standard?
6. Witches, curses, and a way to make such a strategy viable in Commander
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Which existed in fantasy literature literally since Arabian Nights. Which is *way* before D&D was a glimmer in Gary Gygax's left eye.Necrofish wrote: ↑4 years agoWe even got a Bag of Holding in 2020. One of the most iconic DnD items.CommanderMaster999 wrote: ↑4 years ago[...]And it's fantasy themed it's got be based off of dungeons and dragons[...]
As for the name, I like it, it evokes Arthurian Legend and British mythology.
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If this is the Fairy Tale World with Faeries... it's a win. I hope it will have strong Celtic/European influences in the setting as Lorwyn did. Essentially more focus on human interactions with the fantasy elements, as opposed to being as foreign as Lorwyn sometimes could by lacking the human element. I have a feeling we may get our Faerie planeswalker here. The story may be self-contained as well, which I welcome. Adding humans and more high fantasy elements to Lorwyn to achieve this makes a lot of sense. It's what gives us a good foundation for delivering Fairy Tale tropes without fundamentally changing Lorwyn.
I do think they should avoid taking this approach with a Japan World plane, and actually re-structure Kamigawa instead. It makes sense to pass on Lorwyn in favor of a more appropriate setting, due to lack of humans. But Kamigawa is Japan World, and is expected to be different now.
Fae, Knights, Kings, Queens, Romance, and drama. Eldraine, here we come! :D
I do think they should avoid taking this approach with a Japan World plane, and actually re-structure Kamigawa instead. It makes sense to pass on Lorwyn in favor of a more appropriate setting, due to lack of humans. But Kamigawa is Japan World, and is expected to be different now.
Fae, Knights, Kings, Queens, Romance, and drama. Eldraine, here we come! :D