I think my favorite student is Quintorius. I like to think he's a pretty nice guy which is also why he didn't fit in military school. Plus, a dog literally ate his homework.
I love Quintorius and the Magic of Lorehold is so intriguing to me. I do want to mention that Quintorius showed up in Killian’s story and gave him a book about a Silverquill master who was mute. This inspired Killian to learn how to perform his magic with sign language and utilize the power of the white side of Silverquill
Besides just having the coolest art, Quint also has a really neat story arc. Too much of a nerd for the military, but then gets to school and isn't really nerd enough to fit in perfectly there either. It really takes a passion project for things to really click, and that struck home for me. It's not about where you fit, it's about what you want.
I think it'd be amazing to see Garruk in the next Strixhaven set. Imagine his rage upon finding out Lilliana is there but controls himself because of the Kenrith Twins and his oath to the Kenrith family.
I loved these characters more than all the planeswalker drama of the set. Quint is my favorite of the bunch, followed by Zimone, I want to hear more of them in the future.
@@monksb its about how they are taking the colour pairing red-white in a new direction. Previously red-white has been very combat focused, witch steams from the military organisation of the boros legion (from ravnica). But now they are pushing red-white in a new direction, starting with the collage of lorhold. So the symbolism is that quint (representing red-white) leaves the military academy (being entirely combat focused) to join lorhold (the new take on red-white).
Hello Ryan just wanted to say on behalf of those of us that dont have time to read the books let alone the stories that are posted on the magic website I would like to say Thank you for pretty much being the Cliff notes/Lore Mage to the Magic universe and give us the highlights on what is best to know we are forever thankful for your contribution.
Strixhaven has been one of the more enjoyable sets for me in terms of story, gameplay, and pack crack-ability in a long time. As always, thanks for helping to unpack the lore of this game!
I always loved Vraska and the green/black themed cards. But I tried white/black with Strixhaven. Starting with Inkling Token cause these Inklings are damn cute, but I wanted more Tokens. So I add the Pest Token cards and my inner love for green/black was growing again and I started to add more and more green/black cards to my deck - and now it's all green/black and I discorvered Dina some days ago and added her to this deck. So I learned that my mtg-soul is green/black. P.S.: I loved Vraska even more when I watched the Magic Arcanum Video of her. Thank you btw.
Blex the Pest is by far my favourite aspect of this set. In my head canon, Quintorius, Will & Rowan, Killion, Rootha, Zimone and Dina all have to go together to try and find Blex, creating a very forbidden forest from Harry Potter 1 scenario.
These stories give me the impression that, despite being enemy colors from a game perspective, the characters and schools which represent the pairings end up striking a balance between their respective ideologies.
I've been enjoying the lore of this set quite a bit. And I've always been a sucker for the enemy color pairs. Great video as always, Loremages. I think Killian's story resonated the most with me, as a former English major with a lot of different influences.
thanks for helping keep track of the lore: I was interested in these characters when I saw the cards but disappointed they didn't really show up in the main storyline.
Thank you for summarizing these stories, they're so touching because they're about family! Killian is who I relate to, reminds me a lot of Todoroki from My Hero Academia
I like this story, but I love that Magic Arcanum covers and appreciates it even more. Would love to see more individually focused stories like this, both in Magic and covered by Mr. Mustache himself.
Another great video! And I love the new intro (I'm a bit behind on commenting...) I hope there's an actual 'Arcavios' set in the future. This set really stepped it up in my opinion, and struck a chord with me. My favorite uncommon from these four is Dina :D! She's super cute!
I've wondered for a while now if _this_ should be what's done in future to avoid expectation of "global" stories in each plane; naming the set after the plane seems to always lead to an assumption of seeing the _entire_ world, and anything big that happens shakes it up on the whole, and returning means yet _more_ global upheaval. Focusing on something smaller right from the name, like "Utvara" or "The Domains" or "Skemfar", at least when we first visit a world, may help to avoid such expectations.
@@christopherb501 that's actually a really good thought. Having gone to Zendikar 3 times and having mass hysteria on the entire plane is a lot to take in. Except for Zendikar Rising which somewhat ruined parts of Zendikar for me. It had a big great expectation after the Eldrazi then the story was just meh and we were kinda just there... maybe doing it like this is much better.
I'm still SO DAMNED HAPPY this set managed to break away from the world created by That One Awful Women, and is full of its own charm and style! Quint and Dina are my faves out of them, also in part because I LOVE Loxodons and Lorehold is a brilliant piece of game design (as The Professor lovingly illustrates in a whole video dedicated to it), and I really like Archeology and Biology (Witherbloom! Whoo!) also Dina's theme of found family hits a bit harder as a queer person who had to find her family outside of her origins, as well!
Yeah, I knew Killian’s story would be the best. I really like all of them though. Rootha’s story resonates with me in a small way, and Zimone and Dina were a good kind of different than my expectations,
Don't know if I have a favorite student. But i love the message from Dina's about where you find true family. Again want to say how much I enjoy the way you share the stories on this channel. I don't engage with them any other way really
Again a very cool video 😁😎 my friend Ryan. Its Storytime 😁👌🏾 you are great. Strixhaven is a cool plane and become great because of your storytelling 😁👍🏾
I love this side stories! Man... due to this pandemic, here in Perú, there have been no distribution of Strixhaven... I'll have to wait a little bit to get my set... Thank you for sharing this, Ryan and Nicole... I can't wait until you get to the forgotten realms... P.S.: Jar-Jar? Groot? Please don't summon Disney in here... please! LOL
I'm a new, old, made new again MTG player. I started back in 8th Edition, shortly after Scourge and played through the entire set of Mirrodin and a bit of Kamigawa. My first deck was a Blue-Red deck from the Scourge set and it either wasn't good or I wasn't good, which makes sense as I was a newbie. It was a very weird deck that took advantage of high mana cost cards to deal damage and it featured the infamous Scornful Egotist. I clearly had no idea what made a card bad or good but I liked how any card could be useful despite its stats in a MTG deck. I chose that deck because it was about the two MTG colors I got to identify myself with the most: Red and Blue, and I've always saw myself as a Blue-Red (now called Izzet) mage. intellect and spirit, being hotblooded and impulsive while also being cold and logical from time to time. I was told, however, many times, that red and blue didn't mix well and despite any combination of colors being possible to make them work, red and blue was the worst. It was saddening, specially after how I realized that deck indeed wasn't very good and I ended up un-making it. I got an artifacts deck from Mirrodin shortly after that worked much better (affinity was OP as heck). I quit Magic for several reasons, specially because of how expensive it was for me. I don't play paper MTG yet again, but I found the joy of playing it again thanks to MTG Arena, which is a lot friendlier on my wallet. Perhaps I will come back to playing paper MTG someday. I obviously notice a lot of stuff has changed since then, but the thing that impacted me the most is how popular perfectly good working Izzet decks were now. I immediately loved Strixhaven of course and I made a couple UR decks now. I'm also a visual arts student, so the idea of the Blue-Red college of Strixhaven being the college of expressive magical arts hit really close to home. I wish I was a mage for real, I would totally attend Strixhaven on the Prismari campus. Rootha's story is also very inspirational for me, specially because I've been in a sort of artistic block. Art school can sometimes drain you of your creativity juice. I used to be a lot more free when I drew and painted and now it has become "harder" because now I'm achieving for a perfection I didn't care about before. However, I like Nassari's quote of "don't worry, you can create anything you want!" I wish I had a Dean of Expression for myself. But no lie, this short story feels like it ignited a new spark on me. Perhaps I should try to go back and care more for being expressive than perfectionist. Although just as the fire and water elementals Prismari students create, a work of art needs a balance of technique and artistic freedom or one could dose the other. Amazing video! I saw some of your other videos but I forgot to subscribe until now. Keep bringing us the lore of MTG.
In the future, They can introduce the Ally pair snarls with wedge-colored Elder dragons. Which would compleet the cycle of 3-colored Elder Dragons as well.
The side stories in this one were so much better than the main one, it’s actually criminal. If only we had a different format they could have included those characters perfectly into Will and Rowan’s arc. Lilliana fits thematically well, and has an interesting enough arc of her own, but Kasmina and Lukka are just kinda there until they aren’t. Zimone and Killian stories explain just enough about the Oriq so we didn’t needed Lukka, and Kasmina barely does anything. We could have a better story focusing on the Twins interactions with all those characters. It would, as you put it, be a more accurate reflection of life in an academic setting. Lot’s of people, lot’s of things to learn and new potentials and opportunities, some weird political cliques trying to recruit you, basic high learning experience. Instead we got the Evil Dark Lord, trying to take over by ??? whatever Extus was expecting to achieve summoning the Blood Avatar. Whatever, I still enjoyed the set, and the side stories sealed everything for me. Let’s see what the Castlev- I mean Innistrad two blocks will bring us in the end of the year.
Probably because they don't have to connect to other worlds via planeswalkers and multiverse-level threads. They can be more personal, and thus, more relatable to us non-walkers.
I for one hope there is something more to the elder dragons and that they actually suppress magic of the allied color pairs which is why awaken the blood avatar is the only allied color spell in the set. Maybe something a bit more nefarious with the dragons and the blood age since controlling the education system puts them in a position of immense power on the plane.
For those who come after, here's some of my notes; On Fractals: **Self-Similarity** Self-similarity is the defining characteristic of fractals. It means that the same pattern is repeated at increasingly smaller scales. This repetition can be exact or approximate, and it can occur in one, two, or three dimensions. For example, the Mandelbrot set is a fractal that is famous for its intricate self-similarity. If you zoom in on any part of the Mandelbrot set, you will see the same basic pattern of swirling spirals and loops. This pattern repeats itself at increasingly smaller scales, without end. **Surface Area** Fractals have a very large surface area compared to their volume. This is because the self-similar patterns of fractals tend to become increasingly intricate at smaller scales. This increase in intricacy leads to an increase in the surface area of the fractal. For example, the Koch snowflake is a fractal that has an infinite surface area. This is because the snowflake's perimeter is made up of infinitely many small triangles. Each of these triangles has a finite surface area, but the sum of the surface areas of all of the triangles is infinite. **Chaos** Fractals often exhibit chaotic behavior. This means that small changes in initial conditions can lead to dramatic differences in outcomes. This is because the self-similar patterns of fractals can amplify small changes, leading to large and unpredictable effects. For example, the Lorenz attractor is a fractal that is famous for its chaotic behavior. If you start the Lorenz attractor with two very similar initial conditions, the attractors will diverge rapidly, eventually ending up in completely different parts of the attractor's space. These three characteristics - self-similarity, large surface area, and chaos - are what make fractals so unique and fascinating. They are a reminder that the universe is full of complexity and beauty, and that there is still much that we do not understand about the world around us.
Axiomatic leyline paratrigonometrics is a term of art used to describe the field of mathematics that studies the properties of leylines using the tools of paratrigonometry. Leylines are lines of energy that are believed to run across the surface of the Earth. Paratrigonometry is a branch of mathematics that deals with the properties of triangles and other polygons in which the angles are not necessarily equal to 180 degrees. Axiomatic leyline paratrigonometrics is a relatively new field of study, and there is still much that we don't know about it. However, it has the potential to be a powerful tool for understanding the nature of leylines and their effects on the world around us. One of the most important concepts in axiomatic leyline paratrigonometrics is the concept of a leyline nexus. A leyline nexus is a point where two or more leylines intersect. These points are believed to be places of great power and potential. Leyline nexi have been associated with a wide variety of phenomena, including: * The formation of sacred sites and pilgrimage destinations * The occurrence of paranormal activity * The healing of physical and mental ailments Axiomatic leyline paratrigonometricians are still working to understand the exact nature of leyline nexi and their effects on the world. However, they believe that these points could be used to develop new technologies and to improve our understanding of the universe. In addition to leyline nexi, axiomatic leyline paratrigonometricians are also studying the properties of leyline lines themselves. They are trying to understand how leyline lines interact with each other and with the environment around them. They are also trying to develop methods for detecting and mapping leyline lines. Axiomatic leyline paratrigonometrics is a fascinating and complex field of study. It has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the world around us. However, it is a young field, and there is still much that we don't know. As we continue to study axiomatic leyline paratrigonometrics, we are likely to make new and exciting discoveries that will change the way we think about the universe.
The Vorzani Conjecture is an unsolved mathematical theorem that deals with the properties of infinite sequences of unpredictably alternating forms of mana. It is named after the mathematician who first proposed it, Professor Vorzani of Quandrix University. Professor Vorzani believed that his conjecture held the key to unlocking the very essence of the universe. The Vorzani Conjecture states that for any given infinite sequence of unpredictably alternating forms of mana, there must exist a pattern to the sequence. This pattern may be very complex and difficult to discern, but it must exist nonetheless. The Vorzani Conjecture has been a source of fascination for mathematicians and mages for centuries. Many have tried to prove or disprove the conjecture, but none have been successful. The conjecture remains one of the most important unsolved problems in mathematics. The Vorzani Conjecture is also of great interest to mages, as it is believed to have important implications for the understanding of mana. Mana is the fundamental energy of the universe, and it is used to power all of magic. If the Vorzani Conjecture is true, then it may be possible to use mana in new and even more powerful ways. The Vorzani Conjecture is a difficult and challenging problem, but it is also a very important one. Solving the conjecture would have a profound impact on our understanding of mathematics and magic. It is a problem that is sure to keep mathematicians and mages busy for many years to come. By treating mana as a manifestation of Form, and then breaking Form down into its constituent parts, we can indeed reframe the problem in terms of numbers and symbolic repeating infinities. This opens up a whole new avenue for exploration, allowing us to apply the tools of mathematics and computation to unravel the mysteries of mana. The Circle of Pi and the Spiral of Phi are two particularly intriguing examples of symbolic repeating infinities. Pi, with its never-ending sequence of digits, represents the infinite circle, while Phi, with its golden ratio, embodies the infinite spiral. These two numbers hold deep mathematical significance, and they may also provide valuable insights into the nature of mana. By studying the patterns and properties of these numbers, we may be able to identify similar patterns in mana itself. This could lead to the development of new techniques for measuring, manipulating, and harnessing mana. For instance, we might be able to use these patterns to predict the behavior of mana flows, create new spells and enchantments, or even design more efficient magical devices. Of course, this is just a starting point. The relationship between mana and Form is complex and multifaceted, and there is still much that we don't know. However, by taking a mathematical approach to the problem, we can make significant progress in understanding and mastering this powerful force. By first focusing on simple, well-understood systems, such as the Circle of Pi and the Spiral of Phi, we can lay a solid foundation for further exploration. As we gain a deeper understanding of these fundamental patterns, we can gradually expand our scope to encompass more complex and nuanced aspects of mana.
Great video as always! I really like Killian's design but they had to give him a boring backstory straight out of Asian stereotypes Not trying to be negative, just think they could do better on this one and make him more interesting.
Magic Arena is a free-to-play digital version of Magic, and it's available on Mac, PC, and most mobile devices. It has a tutorial that teaches you the basics of the game, so I'd say start there if you can. You could also find a local game store that sells Magic and ask an employee there for an "intro deck." Most stores give these away for free to anyone who asks, and they usually will even do a demo with you to help you understand the rules.
First i would go to Silverquill so i could argue with all the nerds, then after graduation i would go to Quandrix to _become_ the nerd. I'd definitely keep close contact with the Witherbloom kids for all the fun substances they grow in their magical gardens, but i dont have much of a green thumb myself, nor a desire for lichdom. Again, the Oriq should simply not exist. This plane would be a literal utopia and if you're so dumb that you flunk out of the first year of mage college, someone should just stay on hand with a Plane Shift spell to send them to some mundane plane like Earth. Plane Shift definitely exists here too, and they know about Planeswalkers, as well as the D&D planes. Dont @ me for my years-old obsession over a dead-on-launch set.
I loved Quint from the moment he was first shown (and it seems I'm not alone in this) but there's one thing that confuses me. I'm German and so I play Magic in German too. And in German, Stonebound Mentor for some reason is referred to as female on the card. That doesn't match the story as far as I remember but none of the side stories got translated so I guess that's where that came from. Still, I want to know how that happened.
Question: How did Liliana bring the root with her cross-plane when organic matter apart from the planeswalker themselves can't survive the Blind Eternities?
That rule seems to be flexible depending on the needs of the story. Nissa was given seeds from Zendikar and was asked to replant them on other planes so that the legacy of her home would survive the Eldrazi invasion, which implies some organic matter can make it through the Blind Eternities. Based on that, we must infer that Liliana brought Esis root seeds, or, was able to use her necromantic power to restore a section of root that did die during the trip.
Some planes are described as being more central (Dominaria) and others are more remote (Innistrad.) Rath was "overlaid" with Dominaria at one point. So even though each plane exists independently of each other, there does still seem to be some relation between them in terms of physical space - even if they are separated by the Blind Eternities. I picture it like islands in an ocean. Some might be closer to you than others, but the water is always deep enough that you need a boat to move between them.
Good question. In real life I majored in Communications, which probably puts me in Silverquill. I am also an entertainer and was active in drama club in high school, so there is a case to be made for Prismari. I also find history fascinating and really dig the aesthetic of Lorehold...so it would take me my entire first year to figure it out, I guess!
@@MagicArcanum that's essentially what I've figured!😆😆 It would probably take me the whole year to figure it out because I could honestly see myself in each one of the colleges least of all though quandrix I have a pretty good mind for math I just don't want to make it my entire life 😅😅
He got sick and she tried to heal him but instead he went mad and eventually got turned into a lich knight. Check out my video "Who is Liliana?" for more on that story!
You're the first person I've seen have that issue in a while. Some of my older videos were quieter but I made some changes in my workflow that I thought fixed it. I'll take another look, though!
The cards created just for Commander rarely get any mention within the story. I think the last one that did was Jirina Kudro, for Ikoria. That said, if I ever rank elephants or artificers by L.O.R.E., then I'll have to mention Losheel :-)
Honestly the only one I don’t like is lorehold (sorry Ryan, it’s the color combo.) I went with silverquill... my gf is currently calling me a slytherin of mtg.. :/
The rule seems to have a flexible definition when it comes to "living" materials. We know Nissa was going to take some seeds from Zendikar to other planes, so that the memory of her home would survive after the Eldrazi invasion. So it's possible Liliana brought seeds as well and was growing them in the terrarium. Or, maybe Liliana was able to return dead plants to life. The College of Witherbloom is probably the best equipped place in the multiverse to make that happen, no?
This set did such an incredible amount of things right its really hard to believe this is the same company that does secret lairs
It's not really. There's subgroups in studio X that don't seem to talk to eachother.
Why the secret lairs hate?
I think my favorite student is Quintorius. I like to think he's a pretty nice guy which is also why he didn't fit in military school. Plus, a dog literally ate his homework.
I now want to read more about him, especially the findings in the lost city
@@nur0din Yeah me to, I actually started out thinking that he was the most lame of the five, but he turned out to be the most interesting...
I love Quintorius and the Magic of Lorehold is so intriguing to me. I do want to mention that Quintorius showed up in Killian’s story and gave him a book about a Silverquill master who was mute. This inspired Killian to learn how to perform his magic with sign language and utilize the power of the white side of Silverquill
Killian is asian looking, uses magic thru hand signs. Confirmed Naruto.
Besides just having the coolest art, Quint also has a really neat story arc. Too much of a nerd for the military, but then gets to school and isn't really nerd enough to fit in perfectly there either.
It really takes a passion project for things to really click, and that struck home for me.
It's not about where you fit, it's about what you want.
I think it'd be amazing to see Garruk in the next Strixhaven set. Imagine his rage upon finding out Lilliana is there but controls himself because of the Kenrith Twins and his oath to the Kenrith family.
I loved these characters more than all the planeswalker drama of the set. Quint is my favorite of the bunch, followed by Zimone, I want to hear more of them in the future.
I loved the Killian story. The way they did the word magic was interesting, and changing from insults to encouragement was very feel-good.
I like the symbolism of quint exiting the military academy(boros).
I am still not deep enough with the lore to understand this
@@monksb its about how they are taking the colour pairing red-white in a new direction.
Previously red-white has been very combat focused, witch steams from the military organisation of the boros legion (from ravnica).
But now they are pushing red-white in a new direction, starting with the collage of lorhold.
So the symbolism is that quint (representing red-white) leaves the military academy (being entirely combat focused) to join lorhold (the new take on red-white).
i really think the side stories were significantly better than the main story and i'm so mad we didn't get more time with these 5
Anyone else notice how Ryan's moustache has evolved into a beard? Looks really good!
It’s going to be magnificent!
His previous moustache look reminds me of General Kudro.
I think if a player casts two or more spells this turn, at EOT it'll turn back into a moustache :D
Agreed
Hello Ryan just wanted to say on behalf of those of us that dont have time to read the books let alone the stories that are posted on the magic website I would like to say Thank you for pretty much being the Cliff notes/Lore Mage to the Magic universe and give us the highlights on what is best to know we are forever thankful for your contribution.
My favorite thing about Codie is Liliana cant stand the fact that it talks
I'm with lilliana on this one.
"It looks like you are trying to overcome your grief by finding a spell of true resurrection, would you like some help?"
Codie would make an excellent alternative to Sparky in Arena, hah! :)
Codie is an absolute beast
Haha cute
Quinty. Because Elephant Cleric is an weird/cool combination of creature types and Loxodons gets an added color to build with.
Strixhaven has been one of the more enjoyable sets for me in terms of story, gameplay, and pack crack-ability in a long time. As always, thanks for helping to unpack the lore of this game!
One of the most important things to me is the daily life of an average citizen. That's what makes planes like Ravnica or Kaldheim so interesting.
I always loved Vraska and the green/black themed cards.
But I tried white/black with Strixhaven. Starting with Inkling Token cause these Inklings are damn cute, but I wanted more Tokens. So I add the Pest Token cards and my inner love for green/black was growing again and I started to add more and more green/black cards to my deck - and now it's all green/black and I discorvered Dina some days ago and added her to this deck. So I learned that my mtg-soul is green/black.
P.S.: I loved Vraska even more when I watched the Magic Arcanum Video of her. Thank you btw.
Blex the Pest is by far my favourite aspect of this set. In my head canon, Quintorius, Will & Rowan, Killion, Rootha, Zimone and Dina all have to go together to try and find Blex, creating a very forbidden forest from Harry Potter 1 scenario.
Redemption stories and coming of age stories have always appealed to me. Killian embodied both so very satisfyingly... :: sigh of relief ::
These stories give me the impression that, despite being enemy colors from a game perspective, the characters and schools which represent the pairings end up striking a balance between their respective ideologies.
Ayy, my day gets better whenever I watch a new Magic Arcanum video! Love your works. Keep up the great work! 👍
Wow, thanks!
I've been enjoying the lore of this set quite a bit. And I've always been a sucker for the enemy color pairs.
Great video as always, Loremages. I think Killian's story resonated the most with me, as a former English major with a lot of different influences.
I adore Killian so much, even before this video. He’s just the best and thank you for doing him justice.
Love the idea of telling the stories of each of the legendaries. Thanks!
thanks for helping keep track of the lore: I was interested in these characters when I saw the cards but disappointed they didn't really show up in the main storyline.
Thank you for summarizing these stories, they're so touching because they're about family! Killian is who I relate to, reminds me a lot of Todoroki from My Hero Academia
Glad you like them!
I got back on playing Magic when I found out about this amazing set, pretty cool stuff!
1:59 finally, someone I know dumbs it down so I can understand it better, you don't know how much I appreciate that
I really like your videos! I think it would also be cool to explore some of the older stories like jeska and dakkon
Noted!
Quintorius is my boy, mad respect for the elephant archeologist
ryan, your animated happy/excited faces brighten up my day. keep doing yo thing sir!
I like this story, but I love that Magic Arcanum covers and appreciates it even more. Would love to see more individually focused stories like this, both in Magic and covered by Mr. Mustache himself.
I'm a simple man, I see Magic Arcanum posts, I click.
I like this, this set had a lot of heart.
Killian is the best. Making Doom Blade only cost one black mana is too stronk 😆
Amazing thank you! I would love to listen to hours long audio or podcast about mtg lore from you while working out or just while working
I enjoy the theme of this set. It feels like the orderly opposite of Tarkir
Killian's passive is great for Voltron. Run some enchantments, and a little removal to clear the way? Straight busted.
Magic Arcanum and Spice8Rack are easily my two favorite MTG channels, I love your content and interesting personalities
When Ryan said "Dean Embrose" I thought he meant Dean Ambrose (a guy from WWE) for a moment.
Dina is so awesome!
Another great video! And I love the new intro (I'm a bit behind on commenting...) I hope there's an actual 'Arcavios' set in the future. This set really stepped it up in my opinion, and struck a chord with me. My favorite uncommon from these four is Dina :D! She's super cute!
I've wondered for a while now if _this_ should be what's done in future to avoid expectation of "global" stories in each plane; naming the set after the plane seems to always lead to an assumption of seeing the _entire_ world, and anything big that happens shakes it up on the whole, and returning means yet _more_ global upheaval. Focusing on something smaller right from the name, like "Utvara" or "The Domains" or "Skemfar", at least when we first visit a world, may help to avoid such expectations.
@@christopherb501 that's actually a really good thought. Having gone to Zendikar 3 times and having mass hysteria on the entire plane is a lot to take in. Except for Zendikar Rising which somewhat ruined parts of Zendikar for me. It had a big great expectation after the Eldrazi then the story was just meh and we were kinda just there... maybe doing it like this is much better.
I'm still SO DAMNED HAPPY this set managed to break away from the world created by That One Awful Women, and is full of its own charm and style! Quint and Dina are my faves out of them, also in part because I LOVE Loxodons and Lorehold is a brilliant piece of game design (as The Professor lovingly illustrates in a whole video dedicated to it), and I really like Archeology and Biology (Witherbloom! Whoo!) also Dina's theme of found family hits a bit harder as a queer person who had to find her family outside of her origins, as well!
Yeah, I knew Killian’s story would be the best. I really like all of them though. Rootha’s story resonates with me in a small way, and Zimone and Dina were a good kind of different than my expectations,
Don't know if I have a favorite student. But i love the message from Dina's about where you find true family.
Again want to say how much I enjoy the way you share the stories on this channel. I don't engage with them any other way really
Again a very cool video 😁😎 my friend Ryan. Its Storytime 😁👌🏾 you are great. Strixhaven is a cool plane and become great because of your storytelling 😁👍🏾
I did love these side stories! Even though their stories were farelly used gimicks and simply written i really did enjoy them, they feel quite nice.
i'd rather read a well written cliche than something obsessed with subversion like tlj or chibnall's seasons of dr who
I was waiting for this !!!! sooo many questions that I have has been answering!!! thanks !!!!
You're so welcome!
Since the mustache has evolved into a beard, I expect the "mustache minute" to do the same.
Ha ha I think I'll be going back to just the 'stache at some point, but we'll see!
Great as always, your videos are always so soothing.
“Quint’s Spirit only wants to talk about his favorite foods when he was alive”
Honestly…
Same. XD
Before the set dropped, I thought I'd be all about Witherbloom...but I ended up joining Quandrix in my 2nd year. I love the Zimone art.
Amazing as always!
I want good things for Killian. I hope he gets more story and more fun in the future.
Quint being called the "Jar Jar Binks of Magic" is way too harsh XD
Just found this channel and this was excellent! Subbed!
Welcome aboard!
I love this side stories!
Man... due to this pandemic, here in Perú, there have been no distribution of Strixhaven... I'll have to wait a little bit to get my set...
Thank you for sharing this, Ryan and Nicole... I can't wait until you get to the forgotten realms...
P.S.: Jar-Jar? Groot? Please don't summon Disney in here... please! LOL
Best way to start the day
thank you
Enjoy!
I'm a new, old, made new again MTG player. I started back in 8th Edition, shortly after Scourge and played through the entire set of Mirrodin and a bit of Kamigawa. My first deck was a Blue-Red deck from the Scourge set and it either wasn't good or I wasn't good, which makes sense as I was a newbie. It was a very weird deck that took advantage of high mana cost cards to deal damage and it featured the infamous Scornful Egotist. I clearly had no idea what made a card bad or good but I liked how any card could be useful despite its stats in a MTG deck.
I chose that deck because it was about the two MTG colors I got to identify myself with the most: Red and Blue, and I've always saw myself as a Blue-Red (now called Izzet) mage. intellect and spirit, being hotblooded and impulsive while also being cold and logical from time to time. I was told, however, many times, that red and blue didn't mix well and despite any combination of colors being possible to make them work, red and blue was the worst. It was saddening, specially after how I realized that deck indeed wasn't very good and I ended up un-making it. I got an artifacts deck from Mirrodin shortly after that worked much better (affinity was OP as heck).
I quit Magic for several reasons, specially because of how expensive it was for me. I don't play paper MTG yet again, but I found the joy of playing it again thanks to MTG Arena, which is a lot friendlier on my wallet. Perhaps I will come back to playing paper MTG someday.
I obviously notice a lot of stuff has changed since then, but the thing that impacted me the most is how popular perfectly good working Izzet decks were now. I immediately loved Strixhaven of course and I made a couple UR decks now.
I'm also a visual arts student, so the idea of the Blue-Red college of Strixhaven being the college of expressive magical arts hit really close to home. I wish I was a mage for real, I would totally attend Strixhaven on the Prismari campus.
Rootha's story is also very inspirational for me, specially because I've been in a sort of artistic block. Art school can sometimes drain you of your creativity juice. I used to be a lot more free when I drew and painted and now it has become "harder" because now I'm achieving for a perfection I didn't care about before. However, I like Nassari's quote of "don't worry, you can create anything you want!" I wish I had a Dean of Expression for myself.
But no lie, this short story feels like it ignited a new spark on me. Perhaps I should try to go back and care more for being expressive than perfectionist. Although just as the fire and water elementals Prismari students create, a work of art needs a balance of technique and artistic freedom or one could dose the other.
Amazing video! I saw some of your other videos but I forgot to subscribe until now. Keep bringing us the lore of MTG.
Thanks for sharing your story with the game!
You have no idea of how happy i am when i see a new video 🥰
I feel the same T^T Best patreon support with Man of Recaps.
In the future, They can introduce the Ally pair snarls with wedge-colored Elder dragons. Which would compleet the cycle of 3-colored Elder Dragons as well.
The side stories in this one were so much better than the main one, it’s actually criminal. If only we had a different format they could have included those characters perfectly into Will and Rowan’s arc. Lilliana fits thematically well, and has an interesting enough arc of her own, but Kasmina and Lukka are just kinda there until they aren’t. Zimone and Killian stories explain just enough about the Oriq so we didn’t needed Lukka, and Kasmina barely does anything. We could have a better story focusing on the Twins interactions with all those characters. It would, as you put it, be a more accurate reflection of life in an academic setting. Lot’s of people, lot’s of things to learn and new potentials and opportunities, some weird political cliques trying to recruit you, basic high learning experience. Instead we got the Evil Dark Lord, trying to take over by ??? whatever Extus was expecting to achieve summoning the Blood Avatar.
Whatever, I still enjoyed the set, and the side stories sealed everything for me. Let’s see what the Castlev- I mean Innistrad two blocks will bring us in the end of the year.
How come the side stories are SOOO much better than the main one?
Probably because they don't have to connect to other worlds via planeswalkers and multiverse-level threads. They can be more personal, and thus, more relatable to us non-walkers.
Is it me or have the side content just more interesting than the main narrative wizards trying to push?
Interesting way of phrasing it. What makes you feel like they're trying to "push a narrative" with their main story?
O no! I only just noticed Nicole's name change! Congratulations! And sorry for missing it these past weeks.
No worries!
Dina is my favorite character of the five, but I must admit Killian's story is the best (at least in my opinion).
2:46 another reason to improve public schools
More reasons to love Quint!
Yesss a new video!!
I like slice of life magic much better that the constant end of the world storylines
I for one hope there is something more to the elder dragons and that they actually suppress magic of the allied color pairs which is why awaken the blood avatar is the only allied color spell in the set. Maybe something a bit more nefarious with the dragons and the blood age since controlling the education system puts them in a position of immense power on the plane.
My favorite is Rootha, she's adorable ❤️
Im at a crossroads, I dislike Boros but Quin is so cute.
Nice conclusion.
Can’t wait for strixhaven south campus to get the spooky evil allied colored dragons
I personally feel that the Snarl at the Hall of Oracles is WUBRG
For those who come after, here's some of my notes;
On Fractals:
**Self-Similarity**
Self-similarity is the defining characteristic of fractals. It means that the same pattern is repeated at increasingly smaller scales. This repetition can be exact or approximate, and it can occur in one, two, or three dimensions.
For example, the Mandelbrot set is a fractal that is famous for its intricate self-similarity. If you zoom in on any part of the Mandelbrot set, you will see the same basic pattern of swirling spirals and loops. This pattern repeats itself at increasingly smaller scales, without end.
**Surface Area**
Fractals have a very large surface area compared to their volume. This is because the self-similar patterns of fractals tend to become increasingly intricate at smaller scales. This increase in intricacy leads to an increase in the surface area of the fractal.
For example, the Koch snowflake is a fractal that has an infinite surface area. This is because the snowflake's perimeter is made up of infinitely many small triangles. Each of these triangles has a finite surface area, but the sum of the surface areas of all of the triangles is infinite.
**Chaos**
Fractals often exhibit chaotic behavior. This means that small changes in initial conditions can lead to dramatic differences in outcomes. This is because the self-similar patterns of fractals can amplify small changes, leading to large and unpredictable effects.
For example, the Lorenz attractor is a fractal that is famous for its chaotic behavior. If you start the Lorenz attractor with two very similar initial conditions, the attractors will diverge rapidly, eventually ending up in completely different parts of the attractor's space.
These three characteristics - self-similarity, large surface area, and chaos - are what make fractals so unique and fascinating. They are a reminder that the universe is full of complexity and beauty, and that there is still much that we do not understand about the world around us.
Axiomatic leyline paratrigonometrics is a term of art used to describe the field of mathematics that studies the properties of leylines using the tools of paratrigonometry. Leylines are lines of energy that are believed to run across the surface of the Earth. Paratrigonometry is a branch of mathematics that deals with the properties of triangles and other polygons in which the angles are not necessarily equal to 180 degrees. Axiomatic leyline paratrigonometrics is a relatively new field of study, and there is still much that we don't know about it. However, it has the potential to be a powerful tool for understanding the nature of leylines and their effects on the world around us.
One of the most important concepts in axiomatic leyline paratrigonometrics is the concept of a leyline nexus. A leyline nexus is a point where two or more leylines intersect. These points are believed to be places of great power and potential. Leyline nexi have been associated with a wide variety of phenomena, including:
* The formation of sacred sites and pilgrimage destinations
* The occurrence of paranormal activity
* The healing of physical and mental ailments
Axiomatic leyline paratrigonometricians are still working to understand the exact nature of leyline nexi and their effects on the world. However, they believe that these points could be used to develop new technologies and to improve our understanding of the universe.
In addition to leyline nexi, axiomatic leyline paratrigonometricians are also studying the properties of leyline lines themselves. They are trying to understand how leyline lines interact with each other and with the environment around them. They are also trying to develop methods for detecting and mapping leyline lines.
Axiomatic leyline paratrigonometrics is a fascinating and complex field of study. It has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the world around us. However, it is a young field, and there is still much that we don't know. As we continue to study axiomatic leyline paratrigonometrics, we are likely to make new and exciting discoveries that will change the way we think about the universe.
The Vorzani Conjecture is an unsolved mathematical theorem that deals with the properties of infinite sequences of unpredictably alternating forms of mana. It is named after the mathematician who first proposed it, Professor Vorzani of Quandrix University. Professor Vorzani believed that his conjecture held the key to unlocking the very essence of the universe.
The Vorzani Conjecture states that for any given infinite sequence of unpredictably alternating forms of mana, there must exist a pattern to the sequence. This pattern may be very complex and difficult to discern, but it must exist nonetheless.
The Vorzani Conjecture has been a source of fascination for mathematicians and mages for centuries. Many have tried to prove or disprove the conjecture, but none have been successful. The conjecture remains one of the most important unsolved problems in mathematics.
The Vorzani Conjecture is also of great interest to mages, as it is believed to have important implications for the understanding of mana. Mana is the fundamental energy of the universe, and it is used to power all of magic. If the Vorzani Conjecture is true, then it may be possible to use mana in new and even more powerful ways.
The Vorzani Conjecture is a difficult and challenging problem, but it is also a very important one. Solving the conjecture would have a profound impact on our understanding of mathematics and magic. It is a problem that is sure to keep mathematicians and mages busy for many years to come.
By treating mana as a manifestation of Form, and then breaking Form down into its constituent parts, we can indeed reframe the problem in terms of numbers and symbolic repeating infinities. This opens up a whole new avenue for exploration, allowing us to apply the tools of mathematics and computation to unravel the mysteries of mana.
The Circle of Pi and the Spiral of Phi are two particularly intriguing examples of symbolic repeating infinities. Pi, with its never-ending sequence of digits, represents the infinite circle, while Phi, with its golden ratio, embodies the infinite spiral. These two numbers hold deep mathematical significance, and they may also provide valuable insights into the nature of mana.
By studying the patterns and properties of these numbers, we may be able to identify similar patterns in mana itself. This could lead to the development of new techniques for measuring, manipulating, and harnessing mana. For instance, we might be able to use these patterns to predict the behavior of mana flows, create new spells and enchantments, or even design more efficient magical devices.
Of course, this is just a starting point. The relationship between mana and Form is complex and multifaceted, and there is still much that we don't know. However, by taking a mathematical approach to the problem, we can make significant progress in understanding and mastering this powerful force.
By first focusing on simple, well-understood systems, such as the Circle of Pi and the Spiral of Phi, we can lay a solid foundation for further exploration. As we gain a deeper understanding of these fundamental patterns, we can gradually expand our scope to encompass more complex and nuanced aspects of mana.
I like how multicolored your beard is😃
Great video as always!
I really like Killian's design but they had to give him a boring backstory straight out of Asian stereotypes
Not trying to be negative, just think they could do better on this one and make him more interesting.
Oh... his mustache has flipped over to Full Beard.
architecture is probably a quandirx field
This really makes me want to play Magic but I have no idea where to even begin.
Magic Arena is a free-to-play digital version of Magic, and it's available on Mac, PC, and most mobile devices. It has a tutorial that teaches you the basics of the game, so I'd say start there if you can. You could also find a local game store that sells Magic and ask an employee there for an "intro deck." Most stores give these away for free to anyone who asks, and they usually will even do a demo with you to help you understand the rules.
Dina and Killian stories are great and a cute relationship
9:00 Quin sounds more like Samwell from GOT xD
Quintorius is literally actually me.
First i would go to Silverquill so i could argue with all the nerds, then after graduation i would go to Quandrix to _become_ the nerd.
I'd definitely keep close contact with the Witherbloom kids for all the fun substances they grow in their magical gardens, but i dont have much of a green thumb myself, nor a desire for lichdom.
Again, the Oriq should simply not exist.
This plane would be a literal utopia and if you're so dumb that you flunk out of the first year of mage college, someone should just stay on hand with a Plane Shift spell to send them to some mundane plane like Earth.
Plane Shift definitely exists here too, and they know about Planeswalkers, as well as the D&D planes.
Dont @ me for my years-old obsession over a dead-on-launch set.
I loved Quint from the moment he was first shown (and it seems I'm not alone in this) but there's one thing that confuses me. I'm German and so I play Magic in German too. And in German, Stonebound Mentor for some reason is referred to as female on the card. That doesn't match the story as far as I remember but none of the side stories got translated so I guess that's where that came from. Still, I want to know how that happened.
Interesting trivia! I'm not sure how that would have happened.
Question: How did Liliana bring the root with her cross-plane when organic matter apart from the planeswalker themselves can't survive the Blind Eternities?
That rule seems to be flexible depending on the needs of the story. Nissa was given seeds from Zendikar and was asked to replant them on other planes so that the legacy of her home would survive the Eldrazi invasion, which implies some organic matter can make it through the Blind Eternities. Based on that, we must infer that Liliana brought Esis root seeds, or, was able to use her necromantic power to restore a section of root that did die during the trip.
@@MagicArcanum Interesting, thanks!
I have another question about the Blind Eternities. If they are just a membrane, as MaRo keeps saying, how can two planes get "close" to one another?
Some planes are described as being more central (Dominaria) and others are more remote (Innistrad.) Rath was "overlaid" with Dominaria at one point. So even though each plane exists independently of each other, there does still seem to be some relation between them in terms of physical space - even if they are separated by the Blind Eternities.
I picture it like islands in an ocean. Some might be closer to you than others, but the water is always deep enough that you need a boat to move between them.
@@MagicArcanum That makes sense but it seems to contradict the idea that "The Blind Eternities is not a place!" which MaRo keeps repeating.
Wow uploaded 41 seconds ago. Also go Swamp Punks!
I love Dina! Although honestly I can't really understand why myself. Maybe for her beliefs and growth? I can't really tell. Still, Dina
7:25 We...are Groot
What college would you pick Ryan? great video by the way!
Good question. In real life I majored in Communications, which probably puts me in Silverquill. I am also an entertainer and was active in drama club in high school, so there is a case to be made for Prismari. I also find history fascinating and really dig the aesthetic of Lorehold...so it would take me my entire first year to figure it out, I guess!
@@MagicArcanum that's essentially what I've figured!😆😆 It would probably take me the whole year to figure it out because I could honestly see myself in each one of the colleges least of all though quandrix I have a pretty good mind for math I just don't want to make it my entire life 😅😅
So the Silverquill story is...
*The Kilian Experience?*
I'm new to mtg, so no I don't know what happened to Lilianas brother...
He got sick and she tried to heal him but instead he went mad and eventually got turned into a lich knight. Check out my video "Who is Liliana?" for more on that story!
Does anyone else think these videos are too quiet? I want to put it on and listen while I do other things, but my phone won't go loud enough!
You're the first person I've seen have that issue in a while. Some of my older videos were quieter but I made some changes in my workflow that I thought fixed it. I'll take another look, though!
They did my boy Blex dirty
I like losheel.... But she's only in the commander product 🤔 for another video maybe?
The cards created just for Commander rarely get any mention within the story. I think the last one that did was Jirina Kudro, for Ikoria. That said, if I ever rank elephants or artificers by L.O.R.E., then I'll have to mention Losheel :-)
@@MagicArcanum yes please!
Honestly the only one I don’t like is lorehold (sorry Ryan, it’s the color combo.)
I went with silverquill... my gf is currently calling me a slytherin of mtg.. :/
How do walkers planeswalk with plants...? arent they also living material?
The rule seems to have a flexible definition when it comes to "living" materials. We know Nissa was going to take some seeds from Zendikar to other planes, so that the memory of her home would survive after the Eldrazi invasion. So it's possible Liliana brought seeds as well and was growing them in the terrarium. Or, maybe Liliana was able to return dead plants to life. The College of Witherbloom is probably the best equipped place in the multiverse to make that happen, no?
@@MagicArcanum I did NOT expect an extensive answer. Thats awesome. You're both awesome.
Thank you thank you
Lorehold is the best !
Where can you find all these stories?
I actually have a whole video explaining that: ruclips.net/video/6G3hL8YUrMo/видео.htmlsi=aWY5u4LidsgVClKa