Yeah I think the ten card cycle will be two creature team-ups in each colour adding up to the four types that each colour has, with ten different combinations.
a Tiny little sneak preview of Kolaghan looks like in Bloomburrow (you see her fins on the side of the head and the mouth opening mysterious has teeth like shape rather than straight line)
Oh I thought that on Invasion of Tarkir we saw a phyrexian version of Kolaghan. A strange choice to go into bat like wings, too. Kolaghan has fully feathered wings in dragon form Dragonlord KolaghanKolaghan, the Storm's Fury... In addition the entire Kolaghan flock (? or how you call a bigger group of dragons) has 4 feathered wings. Could just be a choice of the artist but is still strange. I am missing the electricity effect, too which is like the poster effect to recognize Kolaghan.
Oh I thought that on Invasion of Tarkir we saw a phyrexian version of Kolaghan. A strange choice to go into bat like wings, too. Kolaghan has fully feathered wings in dragon form Dragonlord KolaghanKolaghan, the Storm's Fury... In addition the entire Kolaghan flock (? or how you call a bigger group of dragons) has 4 feathered wings. Could just be a choice of the artist but is still strange. I am missing the electricity effect, too which is like the poster effect to recognize Kolaghan.
the electric will still be there because that was mentioned in helgas vision in chapter 1
Where did this Kolaghan-on-Bloomburrow came from? I really don't see it in the art.
Not everything and every set has to be about previous sets and characters. I really hope so. On that feront, can't someone take an axe to the world-tree and omenpaths please? Can we have original sets with original characters, like OG Kamigawa, Khans of Tarkir and such? Not just constant streams of cos-playing cameos?
Where did this Kolaghan-on-Bloomburrow came from? I really don't see it in the art.
Not everything and every set has to be about previous sets and characters. I really hope so. On that feront, can't someone take an axe to the world-tree and omenpaths please? Can we have original sets with original characters, like OG Kamigawa, Khans of Tarkir and such? Not just constant streams of cos-playing cameos?
from chapter 1
What she'd drawn most closely resembled the Sun Hawk, though her rendering was crude compared to the king's tome. A crest at the top of its head angled backward like the dorsal fin of some fish. The hooked beak lay open as if in mid-cry, flanked by strange whiskery protrusions, the thick tongue forked at the end like nothing she'd ever seen. Instead of two wings, it had four, the usual primary feathers at the wingtip replaced with fingers and membranes like a batfolk's. The talons, at least, seemed typical, though imagining herself at their mercy was enough to give her nightmares while wide awake. Her penciled lines conveyed power, ferocity, the shading behind the creature suggesting a thunderous storm rather than a bright, blazing sky.
that’s alarmly close to the description of who kolaghan is
Where did this Kolaghan-on-Bloomburrow came from? I really don't see it in the art.
Not everything and every set has to be about previous sets and characters. I really hope so. On that feront, can't someone take an axe to the world-tree and omenpaths please? Can we have original sets with original characters, like OG Kamigawa, Khans of Tarkir and such? Not just constant streams of cos-playing cameos?
The whole point of the omenpath stuff was to do exactly that. Same characters in seasonal dlc outfits
Where did this Kolaghan-on-Bloomburrow came from? I really don't see it in the art.
Not everything and every set has to be about previous sets and characters. I really hope so. On that feront, can't someone take an axe to the world-tree and omenpaths please? Can we have original sets with original characters, like OG Kamigawa, Khans of Tarkir and such? Not just constant streams of cos-playing cameos?
The next four sets are apparently collectively called the Dragonstorm arc, Ryperior pointed out the physical similarities above, and the last set of the next 4 sets is a return to Tarkir. For all the faster stories, we still have several hanging threads that need answering, and by the looks of it, the next one is: Ugin's been gone from Tarkir since WAR. Can the dragonlords maintain their hegemony on Tarkir forever, and what are they willing to do for it?
I don't think they need that. Ugin isn't dead and as far as we know his powers remain even if he off-world.
It's a little complicated, since they retconned Ugin's association with Tarkir. In Tarkir, it was explained that the dragonstorms were from Ugin, his death reducing them, and his stasis amplifying them. But then they said Ugin was from Dominaria and his presence was amplifying a natural phenomenon of the plane. So now we don't really know what the storms are like on Tarkir, especially with Ugin off plane.
I don't think they need that. Ugin isn't dead and as far as we know his powers remain even if he off-world.
It's a little complicated, since they retconned Ugin's association with Tarkir. In Tarkir, it was explained that the dragonstorms were from Ugin, his death reducing them, and his stasis amplifying them. But then they said Ugin was from Dominaria and his presence was amplifying a natural phenomenon of the plane. So now we don't really know what the storms are like on Tarkir, especially with Ugin off plane.
It's not a retcon. It was never said Ugin was native to Tarkir and given the similarities between him and Bolas design wise I always had the suspicion they were twins or related in some way. It's entirely possible them being related was planned from the beginning.
Also, I don't think it was ever stated anywhere that the dragonstorms were a natural phenomenon on Tarkir. IIRC they were always considered to be directly caused by Ugin.
The story of Ugin and Bolas is pretty dang good, and like you said, there were a lot of similarities even before the retcon, so it's and understandable point of confusion.
EDIT: Also, with regards to the storms, you are correct in that the guides do associate them entirely with Ugin's own magic.
From the Fate Reforged Guide: "Over the millennia, the spirit dragon Ugin's magic coalesced into powerful storms on his native plane of Tarkir. These magical storms, which became known as dragon tempests, were violent nurseries of powerful magic that birthed dragons."
From the Dragons of Tarkir Guide part 1: "In doing so he ensured the continuing presence of the dragon tempests, the storms that feed on Ugin's magic and the source of all dragons on Tarkir."
Of course, the wording also references it happening because he was native, so it's a bit difficult to say how things are going to change.
(Also, edited some of my phrasing to sound less like a jerk. Apologies for that.)
2nd EDIT: This is the story that gives the new update to how Tarkir was formed, and in it, Ugin is still responsible for the storms, but it seems to be because he built the plane to be that way? So whether it's a natural part of the plane or if Ugin's presence still affects it is kind of up in the air until we get back to Tarkir, I think.
Ahh, I could have sworn we already knew Ugin wasn't native to Tarkir during Tarkir block, but either that's the Mandela effect in action or it was just me subconsciously refusing the idea that Ugin and Bolas were not related despite appearances.
[quote Blogatog]
First up, here are some things you can expect:
• A new mechanic which is a tweak on a mechanic from 2013
As mentioned by others, this includes Heroic, and MaRo has recently explicitly stated that there will be a new version of that mechanic in 'an upcoming set'. So I'm pretty confident this is that mechanic.
It is. And it's called Valiant.
• “Destroy target creature” (a spell with only this rules text) gets a new mana cost
• Counters in the set: +1/+1, blight, coin, finality, flood, flying, indestructible, loyalty, stash, stun, and supply
I wonder if any of these will be part of a larger theme other than +1/+1 counters. I'm guessing stash and supply counters could be a mechanic. The names feel thematic and counter related mechanic feel appropriate for woodland critters for the community and ecosystem aspects of it. Blight counters could also be a mechanic as the threat of the set, but I don't know if they would emphasise it like that?
There doesn't seem to be any real counter related mechanic or theme.
• A noncreature subtype makes its first return
Hmm so my list of possibilities for this would be
Artifacts- Fortifications or Junk
Enchantments- Roles or Classes
Instants and sorceries- Lessons
It is classes.
• A ten-card cycle that acts as typal glue
Pretty sure these will be team up cards between different critters.
They are. They have duo in their name and they are common.
• Two mechanics that came out in the same set return each part of a different two-color archetype
Tricky one...
Populate and Scavenge?
Rebound and Umbra armour?
Bolster and/or Rebound and/or Dash?
Mentor and Convoke?
Alliance and shield counters?
It's flashback and threshold, interestingly. Flashback seems like it might only be here as a cameo though?
• A mythic cycle with a new symbol
A symbol for the Calamity Beasts? Or something connected to this 'dragonstorm arc'? Dragons?
Nope! It's freakin PAWS. New way of doing modal spells for one splashy cycle. Cute.
• One of the cutest mechanics we’ve ever made
Yeah this is probably the gift mechanic.
I'm pretty sure Mark meant Offspring, given the unique baby token arts. But this is also dealer's choice really.
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It can't be flashback and threshold because Maro's hint said they return to different archetypes, but both flashback and threshold is used for the UB Rats archetype (which is self mill and threshold, so flashback makes sense).
It can't be flashback and threshold because Maro's hint said they return to different archetypes, but both flashback and threshold is used for the UB Rats archetype (which is self mill and threshold, so flashback makes sense).
Also can a deciduous mechanic really 'return'?
I wouldn't be surprised if it's actually primarily Lizards that use Flashback - the only Flashback card in the set that we've seen so far notably has only a weasel and a raccoon on it.
It can't be flashback and threshold because Maro's hint said they return to different archetypes, but both flashback and threshold is used for the UB Rats archetype (which is self mill and threshold, so flashback makes sense).
Also can a deciduous mechanic really 'return'?
I wouldn't be surprised if it's actually primarily Lizards that use Flashback - the only Flashback card in the set that we've seen so far notably has only a weasel and a raccoon on it.
We've been told there's only two cards with flashback in the set, a black uncommon and a blue uncommon.
It can't be flashback and threshold because Maro's hint said they return to different archetypes, but both flashback and threshold is used for the UB Rats archetype (which is self mill and threshold, so flashback makes sense).
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a Tiny little sneak preview of Kolaghan looks like in Bloomburrow (you see her fins on the side of the head and the mouth opening mysterious has teeth like shape rather than straight line)
the electric will still be there because that was mentioned in helgas vision in chapter 1
Not everything and every set has to be about previous sets and characters. I really hope so. On that feront, can't someone take an axe to the world-tree and omenpaths please? Can we have original sets with original characters, like OG Kamigawa, Khans of Tarkir and such? Not just constant streams of cos-playing cameos?
from chapter 1
that’s alarmly close to the description of who kolaghan is
The whole point of the omenpath stuff was to do exactly that. Same characters in seasonal dlc outfits
If humans didn't have the ability to procreate, AND were facing a rival species who could, we'd also be gone within decades.
I guess you could say humans defeated the dragons on Tarkir with the power of love. (If you get my drift.)
Which might be the reason they (Kolaghan) wants egg
It's a little complicated, since they retconned Ugin's association with Tarkir. In Tarkir, it was explained that the dragonstorms were from Ugin, his death reducing them, and his stasis amplifying them. But then they said Ugin was from Dominaria and his presence was amplifying a natural phenomenon of the plane. So now we don't really know what the storms are like on Tarkir, especially with Ugin off plane.
Ral straight up says this is a transformed dragon.
and what’s interesting about that choice of words seems to indicate he knew what plane the dragon came from
It means at some point ral went to Tarkir because I don’t recall him ever meeting Narset during war of the spark nor March or the machines
my question is does Cruelclaw have a connect to Tarkir/kolaghan dragons/mardu clan
and Is maha's egg connected to kolaghan/(famous brood) some how of why she’s here?
It's not a retcon. It was never said Ugin was native to Tarkir and given the similarities between him and Bolas design wise I always had the suspicion they were twins or related in some way. It's entirely possible them being related was planned from the beginning.
Also, I don't think it was ever stated anywhere that the dragonstorms were a natural phenomenon on Tarkir. IIRC they were always considered to be directly caused by Ugin.
The story of Ugin and Bolas is pretty dang good, and like you said, there were a lot of similarities even before the retcon, so it's and understandable point of confusion.
EDIT: Also, with regards to the storms, you are correct in that the guides do associate them entirely with Ugin's own magic.
From the Fate Reforged Guide: "Over the millennia, the spirit dragon Ugin's magic coalesced into powerful storms on his native plane of Tarkir. These magical storms, which became known as dragon tempests, were violent nurseries of powerful magic that birthed dragons."
From the Dragons of Tarkir Guide part 1: "In doing so he ensured the continuing presence of the dragon tempests, the storms that feed on Ugin's magic and the source of all dragons on Tarkir."
Of course, the wording also references it happening because he was native, so it's a bit difficult to say how things are going to change.
(Also, edited some of my phrasing to sound less like a jerk. Apologies for that.)
2nd EDIT: This is the story that gives the new update to how Tarkir was formed, and in it, Ugin is still responsible for the storms, but it seems to be because he built the plane to be that way? So whether it's a natural part of the plane or if Ugin's presence still affects it is kind of up in the air until we get back to Tarkir, I think.
Ahh, I could have sworn we already knew Ugin wasn't native to Tarkir during Tarkir block, but either that's the Mandela effect in action or it was just me subconsciously refusing the idea that Ugin and Bolas were not related despite appearances.
It is. And it's called Valiant.
It's a 1B sorcery- Fell
There doesn't seem to be any real counter related mechanic or theme.
It is classes.
They are. They have duo in their name and they are common.
It's flashback and threshold, interestingly. Flashback seems like it might only be here as a cameo though?
Nope! It's freakin PAWS. New way of doing modal spells for one splashy cycle. Cute.
I'm pretty sure Mark meant Offspring, given the unique baby token arts. But this is also dealer's choice really.
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Probably, they've been doing a fair bit of incidental flashback lately.
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Also can a deciduous mechanic really 'return'?
I wouldn't be surprised if it's actually primarily Lizards that use Flashback - the only Flashback card in the set that we've seen so far notably has only a weasel and a raccoon on it.
We've been told there's only two cards with flashback in the set, a black uncommon and a blue uncommon.
You would think so, but apparently.
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