The Salem witch trials, which took place in colonial Massachusetts in the late 17th century, are a dark chapter in American history. During this time, numerous individuals were accused of practicing witchcraft, leading to mass hysteria and the execution of several people. While the exact number of accused witches is disputed, it is believed that approximately 200 individuals were accused, with many of them being women. These accused individuals hailed from various backgrounds and walks of life, but they all shared a common fate – the stain of being associated with witchcraft. One notable aspect of the Salem witch trials is the prevalence of last names among the accused. The surnames of those accused included prominent names in the community, indicating that witchcraft was not limited to any specific social class or background.
The surnames of those accused included prominent names in the community, indicating that witchcraft was not limited to any specific social class or background. Among the accused were individuals with well-established family names, such as Proctor, Putnam, and Nurse. The Proctor family, for example, was a respected and affluent family in the community.
Magar of the Magic Strings - Lot's of Questions
I need some help with [[Magar of the Magic Strings]].
I have read the rules related to the card in an attempt to understand potential interactions, but I still have a lot of questions surrounding how it works.
Questions 1 and 2, Introduction:
": Note the name of target instant or sorcery card in your graveyard and put it onto the battlefield face down. It’s a 3/3 creature . "
The way I am reading this it works a lot like a manifest but it has power and toughness 3/3 (but unlike manifest, even if it were a creature you can't flip it over because it isn't a manifest). You note what spell you are choosing as it exists when targeted in the graveyard. Then you move the spell to the battlefield facedown and it becomes a 3/3 colorless creature with no creature type (just like a manifest as described before, but not a manifest obviously) and a couple of complicated abilities we will get to later.
Question 1: What kinds of cards can be targeted with this ability? Obviously, Instants and Sorceries, as that is what is written on Magar, but what about Split Cards, Aftermath Cards, MDFCs, and Adventures?
My guess is the following:
Split Cards - OK
Aftermath Cards - OK, but only the non-Aftermath half
MDFC's - OK, but only if the front of the card is an Instant or Sorcery
Adventures - No
Question 2: What conditions are noted about the named card? For example, is its location noted (relevant for Question 3)?
Question 3, Introduction:
Okay now we get to the really confusing parts. When the 3/3 creature deals combat damage to a player, the control "may create a copy of the card with the noted name."
". with “Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may create a copy of the card with the noted name. . "
The rules state the following about "creating a copy of a card" in 707.12
707.12. An effect that instructs a player to cast a copy of an object (and not just copy a spell) follows the rules for casting spells, except that the copy is created in the same zone the object is in and then cast while another spell or ability is resolving. Casting a copy of an object follows steps 601.2a–h of rule 601, “Casting Spells,” and then the copy becomes cast. Once cast, the copy is a spell on the stack, and just like any other spell it can resolve or be countered.
Additional relevant information is here:
707.14. One card (Magar of the Magic Strings) instructs a player to note the name of a particular card in a graveyard and create a copy of the card with the noted name. To do so, use the characteristics of that card as it last existed in the graveyard to determine the copiable values of the copy. (See rule 608.2h.)
608.2h If an effect requires information from the game (such as the number of creatures on the battlefield), the answer is determined only once, when the effect is applied. If the effect requires information from a specific object, including the source of the ability itself, the effect uses the current information of that object if it’s in the public zone it was expected to be in; if it’s no longer in that zone, or if the effect has moved it from a public zone to a hidden zone, the effect uses the object’s last known information. See rule 113.7a. If an ability states that an object does something, it’s the object as it exists—or as it most recently existed—that does it, not the ability.
113.7a Once activated or triggered, an ability exists on the stack independently of its source. Destruction or removal of the source after that time won’t affect the ability. Note that some abilities cause a source to do something (for example, “Prodigal Pyromancer deals 1 damage to any target”) rather than the ability doing anything directly. In these cases, any activated or triggered ability that references information about the source for use while announcing an activated ability or putting a triggered ability on the stack checks that information when the ability is put onto the stack. Otherwise, it will check that information when it resolves. In both instances, if the source is no longer in the zone it’s expected to be in at that time, its last known information is used. The source can still perform the action even though it no longer exists.
if relevant.
Question 3: Where does this copy of "the card noted" get created? Is it created in Exile (this is where most copies of cards being cast are created) , in the Graveyard (maybe, if the location is part of being "noted") , in the player's hand (very unlikely) , on the Battlefield (unlikely, as it is in a nonpublic zone now, so it would use the last known location leading me to believe the Graveyard is most likely) , directly onto the Stack (I doubt it) , or somewhere else (is there some kind of temporary zone that I missed) ?
This covers a lot of the questions my play group and I have about the card, but not all of them, so I may have to make another post to ask more questions. Thank you in advance to taking the time to read through all of this and responding.
This covers a lot of the questions my play group and I have about the card, but not all of them, so I may have to make another post to ask more questions. Thank you in advance to taking the time to read through all of this and responding.
John Proctor, the patriarch of the family, was particularly well-known and owned a successful farm. However, being accused of witchcraft shattered the family's reputation and led to a tragic end. John Proctor and his wife Elizabeth were both accused and eventually executed for their alleged involvement in witchcraft. The Putnam family, another well-known and influential family, also faced the accusations of witchcraft. Thomas Putnam and his wife Ann were prominent figures in the community and had a significant role in initiating the witch trials. Their daughter Ann Putnam Jr. also played a crucial role by providing testimony that implicated many innocent individuals. The involvement of such a prominent family in the accusations further fueled the hysteria and fear surrounding witchcraft. The Nurse family, on the other hand, represented the ordinary citizens of Salem. Rebecca Nurse, an elderly woman known for her piety and respected in the community, became one of the most renowned victims of the witch trials. Despite her reputation and character, she was accused and ultimately hanged for witchcraft. The Nurse family's ordeal symbolizes the arbitrary nature of the accusations and the lack of evidence used to convict the accused. Overall, the last names of accused witches in Salem reveal that no one was immune from the accusations. Prominent families, ordinary citizens, and individuals from various backgrounds were all accused and condemned. The Salem witch trials serve as a stark reminder of the dangers of mass hysteria, the power of false accusations, and the consequences of injustice. They remain a poignant and tragic chapter in American history..
Reviews for "The Enigmatic Surnames of Salem's Accused Witches: Unraveling their Stories"
1. Jane Doe - 2 stars
I was really excited to read "Last Names of Accused Witches in Salem" as I'm a history enthusiast, particularly interested in the Salem witch trials. However, I found this book to be incredibly lacking and disappointing. The author simply lists the last names of the accused witches without providing any context or analysis. It felt like a missed opportunity to delve deeper into the history and the lives of these individuals. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for an in-depth exploration of the Salem witch trials.
2. John Smith - 1 star
As someone who has extensively studied the Salem witch trials, I was greatly disappointed by "Last Names of Accused Witches in Salem". This book fails to offer any substantial information or analysis. It reads like a mere compilation of names, lacking any historical context or insightful commentary. I was expecting a more comprehensive examination of the accused witches and their role in the trials, but unfortunately, this book fell far short of my expectations. I would not recommend it to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this dark chapter in American history.
3. Emily Johnson - 2 stars
I was really intrigued by the title of this book and was hoping to gain some insight into the individuals accused of witchcraft in Salem. However, "Last Names of Accused Witches in Salem" was a major letdown. It simply lists the last names, without providing any background information or analysis. The author missed an opportunity to make this a fascinating and educational read. I would have loved to learn more about the lives of these accused witches, their motivations, and the social climate of the time. Unfortunately, this book did not meet my expectations.