It might have been simpler than that: they probably changed the token from "Dryad" to "Elf knight" AFTER the artwork had been commissioned. The playtesters probably mentioned that they needed more Knight and Elf tribal support, since Dominaria and Core 2019 supported both tribes.
I just love how many modal cards we're getting off Ravnica. It's clear that with the shock, the modals, the trophy, Wizards took no chance to put a stain of a bad set of the loved plane. They went for guaranteed power and sales.
It really bugs me that Association makes Elf tokens, but the card art shows three dryads. Maybe the intent is that the dryads are calling for reinforcements, but that still leaves a very unclear relation between the card's art and game play function.
The art is Trostani. The Rare Split card cycle is Guild Champ on one side, Guild Leader on the other.
Whoever got the art description for this one just didn't realize Trostani normally has skin from the waist up.
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The card is beautiful indeed. Useful too. ^^
But I don't want to spend life with them, don't wanna be brainwashed.. ><
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Whoever got the art description for this one just didn't realize Trostani normally has skin from the waist up.