hexing the moon

In many cultures and societies throughout history, the concept of witchcraft has been both fascinating and terrifying. The idea of individuals possessing supernatural powers and using them for various purposes has captured the imagination of people for centuries. However, the perception of witches has varied greatly over time and across different societies. In some societies, witches have been revered and celebrated. They were seen as powerful healers, wise women, or oracles who could communicate with the divine. These individuals were considered essential members of their communities, using their abilities to bring luck, prosperity, and protection to the people.

Rules complexity: Medium

Hot on the heels of this summer s Tales of Middle-earth set, Magic The Gathering is returning to the world of Middle-earth with a new set of Lord of the Rings cards that will include both brand new multi-card scenes around some of its most iconic characters and a fresh artwork variant in special booster packs. And in the midst of the millions of printed cards, the Frodos and Saurons and Aragorns and all the rest, the publisher included a special one-of-a-kind card depicting the tempting treasure that causes all that trouble in the first place the One Ring itself.

These individuals were considered essential members of their communities, using their abilities to bring luck, prosperity, and protection to the people. In such contexts, being a witch was acceptable and even admired. On the other hand, there were societies that viewed witches with fear and suspicion.

Magic: The Gathering is getting more Lord of the Rings cards that form gorgeous scenes and give its characters the rock-star treatment

Four new scene boxes on the way, plus Special Edition Collector Boosters with ‘60s music poster-inspired art.

Rules complexity: Medium

Strategic depth: Medium

Publisher: Wizards of the Coast

Designer: Richard Garfield

Hot on the heels of this summer’s Tales of Middle-earth set, Magic: The Gathering is returning to the world of Middle-earth with a new set of Lord of the Rings cards that will include both brand new multi-card scenes around some of its most iconic characters and a fresh artwork variant in special booster packs.

As revealed by IGN, the next wave of Lord of the Rings MTG cards will include 24 new cards spread across four scene boxes. Like the scene cards released as part of Tales of Middle-earth, these borderless cards can be arranged to form larger illustrations inspired by events in Tolkien’s trilogy of fantasy novels.

Each set of six connected cards in the new scene boxes will focus more closely on specific characters from the books, depicting the Witch-king atop his flying fell beast Aragorn fighting during The Two Towers’ climactic battle at Helm’s Deep, elf queen Galadriel displaying the might of her Elven Ring of Power and Gandalf in Pelennor Fields during the battle for Minas Tirith - a panoramic view of which previously served as one of the largest scenes in the original Tales of Middle-earth set.

Cracking open Tales of Middle-earth to play Magic: The Gathering's Sealed format

Each box will include a new card for their titular character, joined by five cards that align with the legendary creatures’ colour identity and gameplay mechanics. Like previous scene boxes, the sets will also include artwork-only cards and a stand to display the assembled image. Three set boosters for Tales of Middle-earth will be packed in alongside the scene cards.

In addition to the scene boxes, a series of new Special Edition Collector boosters will have the chance to contain artwork variants of 20 cards from the original Tales of Middle-earth set inspired by ‘60s and ‘70s rock music posters and Barbara Remington’s influential artwork for the Lord of the Rings paperbacks. The Special Edition Collector Boosters will also contain a handful of cards with a new foil treatment. A similar rock-poster treatment was applied to five sorcery cards released via a Secret Lair drop back in 2021.

Image credit: Wizards of the Coast

As well as the artwork variants, serialised versions of the poster cards numbered up to 100 have the chance to appear, following the rare one-of-one One Ring card released as part of the original set - and later purchased by Post Malone for $2 million.

Magic: The Gathering’s new scene boxes and Special Edition Collector Boosters containing the new Lord of the Rings cards will be released on November 3rd.

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Magic The Gathering The Lord of The Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth Special Edition Collector Booster Box

In these cultures, witches were believed to possess evil powers and use them for malevolent purposes. They were seen as threats to the established social order or as agents of the devil. These societies sought to eradicate witches through persecution, trials, and executions, often resulting in the infamous witch-hunts of the medieval period. In recent times, the perception of witches has undergone another shift. With the rise of neo-pagan movements and the revival of interest in ancient spiritual practices, being a witch has become more socially acceptable in certain circles. Witches are now often regarded as followers of nature-based religions, practitioners of herbal medicine, or individuals exploring their own spiritual paths. They no longer carry the negative connotations they once did. The contemporary view of witches as acceptable figures is also influenced by feminist movements. Witches have been associated with female empowerment and the reclaiming of feminine power, challenging traditional gender roles and patriarchal systems. Many women, and some men, embrace the label of witch as a symbol of personal strength, self-determination, and connectedness with nature. In conclusion, the acceptability of witches has varied greatly throughout history and across different cultures. From being revered and celebrated, to being persecuted and feared, and now being embraced and admired, the perception of witches has evolved along with societal attitudes. Today, being a witch is often seen as acceptable and even empowering, representing a connection to nature, mystical practices, and personal spiritual journeys..

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