Once upon a time, in a land far away, there were two brothers named Liam and Mason who possessed extraordinary magical powers. They were known as the Magic Spokers and were hailed as the most powerful wizards in the realm. However, with great power came great rivalry. As the years passed, the brothers' bond began to crumble, and they found themselves locked in an intense rivalry. Each one sought to outdo the other, proving their superiority in the realm of magic. Their once inseparable connection was now tainted by envy and competition.
The Sylex blast caused a Dark Age on Dominaria. During this era, in the aftermath of the blast, Dominaria's climate became colder and resources became scarce. Quaking before the climatic shifts rocking Dominaria, the peoples of every land fell under the control of zealots and despots. Because of the Brothers' War, the use of magic was condemned by the Church of Tal, and so mages practiced in secret. The people were factionalized and rose against each other. It was a time of persecution and corruption when it seemed as if the end of the world was at hand.
Mishra and Hajar used this confusion to retrieve the Weakstone, so Mishra could weaken it, but to everyone s surprise, Mishra found he could directly control it. Before he could reach it, he was captured by the Suwwardi, a militant faction of the Fallaji, who was subjugated into slavery and had the Weakstone taken from him.
Their once inseparable connection was now tainted by envy and competition. Their magical abilities were both awe-inspiring and terrifying. Liam had the power to manipulate the elements, summoning fire, water, earth, and wind at his will.
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Recruitment Officer is one of my favorite 2/1s for W. Fair and fun way to add card draw into white. Good art, too (I prefer the standard to the game day promo for sure).
Surprised you didn't mention this one! Blue gets its second Figure of Destiny (lol), and this one doesn't require snow basics or house rules. It's immediately one of my top choices for a blue two-drop: solid base stats, an easy upgrade into an unblockable 3-power creature, supports the artifact deck. and it still has two more abilities after that! Very flexible, good early and late, and the promo art is excellent.
I adore the lands, especially the top Plains and Forest. Very high quality basics that integrate giant robots into lands without them losing their identity as lands. At least half of these will make the cut into my land box for sure.
Very very happy that the promos for this set are old-bordered. I used to feel somewhat forlorn that my cube was becoming progressively more modern border with each passing year. That's really reversed in the last two years, and while I still won't put things like Baleful Strix old-bordered in my cube because it obscures its artifact quality (in addition to making it harder to quickly assess its colors), I'm thrilled to upgrade things like Wurmcoil to old-border, it looks wonderful. The blueprint style is excellent as well, and the EDH decks being entirely old bordered is yet another point of excitement.
The Urza meld card isn't for my cube but I adore the concept and find it a clever way to represent the power of oldwalkers. This set has already surpassed expectations, and I'm about as hyped as it gets here.
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BEEG Urza looks like a fun Meld card to include, especially because the Mightstone/Weakstone looks like a very solid Meteorite-type card on its own.
I am already testing Recruitment Officer.
I am also testing the Pacific Rim Island.
People have noted this already, but it seems more and more obvious that full-art cards are the intended way to view the art and that the standard versions are inferior crops done without too much attention paid to their individual aesthetic quality. This stinks, but makes sense from a business perspective of WotC trying to make a designated "budget option" that looks pretty much strictly inferior to the "regular" option. At least collectors' boosters help bring prices down. Personally, I don't love the numbering, but if it brings prices down I'm more than happy to see them. Yeah, proxying is Good And Fun, but I like to support Magic when it's reasonable for me to do so--and this will help me do so by slurping a lot of value out of the set.
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I am also testing the Pacific Rim Island. Lemmie know how that one goes XD Reactions: TrainmasterGTLadyMapi
I have to say, I literally shouted "oh come on, more spoilers already?" when I saw this thread. Reactions: alvoi , Brad and Rasmus KällqvistZoss
Lemmie know how that one goes XDReal talk, I've always wanted to include a land slot in my boosters to draft really sick basics. However, the problem is that you're throwing away equity by doing so, and the only solution I've been able to find is to make it a desert cube, i.e. one in which you have to draft your basics, and I'm not quite sure I'm ready for that. If anyone else has other ideas I'm all ears!
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Recruitment Officer is an easy include for me. Love that the cmc matters theme continues to get fleshed out with recent printings.
Doubt I have room for Mishra’s Foundry, but it’s super cool
I have to say, I literally shouted "oh come on, more spoilers already?" when I saw this thread.Same! Reactions: MilesOfficial
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Real talk, I've always wanted to include a land slot in my boosters to draft really sick basics. However, the problem is that you're throwing away equity doing so [. ]
Silly suggestion: let people trade in two sick basics of different colors to get a copy of a better-than-usual dual lands for those colors.
Like, maybe your normal RG dual land is a Sheltered Thicket, but you can trade in a cool Forest and a cool Mountain to get a Taiga.
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Real talk, I've always wanted to include a land slot in my boosters to draft really sick basics. However, the problem is that you're throwing away equity by doing so, and the only solution I've been able to find is to make it a desert cube, i.e. one in which you have to draft your basics, and I'm not quite sure I'm ready for that. If anyone else has other ideas I'm all ears!
Here's my solution: you make all your basics in the land box less desirable and/or identical boring lands, and then give players literal raffle tickets to get the best basics. You can make the default lands all white bordered as an extra incentive. Give every something like 10 raffle tickets to start, and you can even include some cards that represent additional raffle tickets as cards included in the draft.
Then you need to be able to have an easy system for your players to trade in raffle tickets themselves without someone having to arbitrate the system, or else it's just a blocker for deck construction.
Version 1: You make it really obvious, i.e. 1 ticket = standard black bordered land of your choosing, 2 tickets = full art land, 3 tickets = specialty land (making them all foil or something is an easy way to communicate the difference between a 3-ticket Godzilla Mountain and a 2-ticket full art Zendikar one, for example).
Version 2: You have multiple copies of only very specific lands (maybe 10 varieties per basic?) that are each featured on a print-out per land type with their corresponding ticket costs.
I kept trying to think of a bidding or drafting system that could be fun, but bidding would take way too long and drafting just basic lands would feel tedious and provide more feelbad than sick moments. Fundamentally, these are all ways to complicate an already-complicated format, but I broadly do like the idea of making Basics something to compete over somehow.
I think a lot about basic lands and think they're an essential part of my group's cubing experience. The method my cube uses is dramatically simpler but achieves a similar goal: singleton basics, first-come-first-serve. I maintain my land box just as religiously as my main cube (which yes, I promised here I'd share it and its corresponding write-up like. a week ago). I try to be vocal about how the coolest lands go fast as incentive to get people to get through deck construction in a reasonable amount of time, which does actually work when players start remarking out loud on how cool the new additions are in front of the rest of the table(s)
After Tocasia's death, Urza moved to Yotia and put his skills with machinery to work as a clockmaker's apprentice. Shortly thereafter, a public contest was announced by the ruler of Yotia: Any man who could move a gigantic jade statue across a courtyard would be married to his daughter. Urza wasn't particularly interested in the daughter, but in an attempt to acquire a Thran tome that was in her dowry, Urza built a gigantic machine to move the statue. He succeeded and was wed to Kayla bin-Kroog. However, being wed did not make him any more affectionate towards his wife - on the contrary, he left her bed on their wedding night to study the Thran book from her dowry. However, he threw himself headlong into his new position of Chief Artificer, working obsessively on his attempts to improve his artifacts.
Mason, on the other hand, possessed the gift of mind control, allowing him to bend the will of others to his desires. Their battles grew more frequent and destructive, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The once beautiful and serene land was now scarred with their magical clashes. Villages and towns were reduced to rubble, innocent lives were lost, and nature itself cried out in agony. The people of the land were torn, some siding with Liam, others with Mason. The once unified kingdom was now divided, and the brothers' war threatened to tear apart the very fabric of society. No longer the beloved protectors of the realm, the Magic Spokers had become symbols of fear and chaos. Amidst the chaos, a wise old wizard came forth, recognizing the danger posed by the brothers' feud. He appealed to their shared past, reminding them of the bond they had once shared and the responsibility they had as magical beings. The wizard urged them to put aside their differences and use their powers for good. Reluctantly, Liam and Mason agreed to the wizard's plea. They realized that their rivalry had caused immense pain and suffering, and it was time to mend the broken bonds. Together, they embarked on a journey to restore peace and heal the wounds they had inflicted. United once again, the brothers used their magical abilities to rebuild the shattered villages and heal the land. They became beacons of hope, using their powers to protect and nurture the kingdom they once threatened to destroy. From their past mistakes, they learned the true meaning of their powers: not to conquer, but to bring harmony and balance. And so, the Magic Spokers brothers laid down their weapons and embraced their shared destiny. They became symbols of unity and compassion, using their powers not for personal gain, but for the greater good. Together, they showed the world that even the most powerful of beings can find redemption and bring about positive change. Thus, the magic spokers brothers war came to an end, and a new era of peace and harmony began. The land once scarred by their battles began to heal, and the people rejoiced in the return of the benevolent wizards. The legend of Liam and Mason served as a reminder that even in the darkest times, there is always a glimmer of hope and the possibility for redemption..
Reviews for "The Lost Relics: Magical Artifacts in the Magic Spokers Brothers War"
1. John - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with "Magic Spokers Brothers War". The storyline felt disjointed and confusing, and the characters lacked depth. The author relied too heavily on magical elements without fully explaining their purpose or rules. The writing style was also inconsistent, jumping between different perspectives without warning. Overall, I found this book to be a frustrating and unsatisfying read.
2. Mary - 1/5 - I can't believe I wasted my time on "Magic Spokers Brothers War". The plot was predictable and unoriginal, and the characters were one-dimensional and cliché. The dialogue felt forced and artificial, making it difficult to connect with any of the characters. Additionally, the pacing was incredibly slow, with very little action or excitement. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone looking for a captivating fantasy read.
3. Sam - 2.5/5 - "Magic Spokers Brothers War" had some potential, but it fell short for me. The world-building was lacking, leaving me with many unanswered questions about the setting and rules of magic. The writing style was also mediocre, with awkward phrasing and repetitive descriptions. The plot had potential, but it felt rushed and underdeveloped, making it difficult to fully invest in the story. Overall, I wouldn't consider this book to be a standout in the fantasy genre.