Kaladesh is a (relatively) nice place - no dead crawly things like Innistrad, no guild politics like Ravnica, no Eldrazi like Zendikar. It's a breath of fresh air for players and the Gatewatch. We've already seen some unexpected returns - Tezzeret, Pia Nalaar, Ajani - and it looks like there'll be more things coming. Regardless of what happens in Kaladesh, I have an idea of what happens in Aether Revolt.
Nissa always has a strong connection/sensativity to mana sources - her connection to Ashaya a good example - lets her do incredible feats of magic, crucial to the destruction/subduing of the Eldrazi titans. When Zendikar was rended by the Eldrazi, she lost contact with Ashaya. In "the promised end" story in Eldritch Moon showed her unable to get much mana out of Innistrad due to the lack of available leylines. On Ravnica, she's uncomfortable due to the "too many angles" - hard for an wood elf to enjoy a plane that's one big city.
So my speculation is that Nissa will come in contact with some embodiment of the Aether - the raw mana/energy of Kaladesh - and it turns out it's alive, and using it for inventions and energy hurts it. So Nissa is inspired to help the Aether (and all devices fueled by Aether) to fight - to start and Aether Revolt.
Why does she do this? Maybe she feels it's the right thing to do. Maybe she misses Ashaya, and wants to help this new mana embodiment survive. Maybe it's gonna be to kick Tezzeret's ass. Any case, that's my 2 cents.
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Commander:
Aurelia the Warleader - Combat Tricks and Swarm
Oloro, Ageless Ascetic - Lifegain/Lifedrain Pillowfort
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice - Token Assault
Meren of Clan Nel Toth - Reanimator Value
Mizzix - Out of the Box Spellslinger
Whoa, that's even better! Awesome art. Thanks for the link!
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DECKS:
Commander:
Aurelia the Warleader - Combat Tricks and Swarm
Oloro, Ageless Ascetic - Lifegain/Lifedrain Pillowfort
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice - Token Assault
Meren of Clan Nel Toth - Reanimator Value
Mizzix - Out of the Box Spellslinger
Although since Nissa got a card, her role in the story might be bigger than that of other gatewatch members. If it was indeed her leading the Revolt, then probably her card would be in that set instead of this one. I wonder what Nissa's role is.
Although since Nissa got a card, her role in the story might be bigger than that of other gatewatch members. If it was indeed her leading the Revolt, then probably her card would be in that set instead of this one. I wonder what Nissa's role is.
Nissa helps Chandra in some way, obviously, setting up Aether Revolt. She said in the story that she would "Stand with Chandra".
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It's about time for the reserved list to die, for the sake of Vintage and Legacy (And Commander).
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Nissa always has a strong connection/sensativity to mana sources - her connection to Ashaya a good example - lets her do incredible feats of magic, crucial to the destruction/subduing of the Eldrazi titans. When Zendikar was rended by the Eldrazi, she lost contact with Ashaya. In "the promised end" story in Eldritch Moon showed her unable to get much mana out of Innistrad due to the lack of available leylines. On Ravnica, she's uncomfortable due to the "too many angles" - hard for an wood elf to enjoy a plane that's one big city.
So my speculation is that Nissa will come in contact with some embodiment of the Aether - the raw mana/energy of Kaladesh - and it turns out it's alive, and using it for inventions and energy hurts it. So Nissa is inspired to help the Aether (and all devices fueled by Aether) to fight - to start and Aether Revolt.
Why does she do this? Maybe she feels it's the right thing to do. Maybe she misses Ashaya, and wants to help this new mana embodiment survive. Maybe it's gonna be to kick Tezzeret's ass. Any case, that's my 2 cents.
Commander:
Aurelia the Warleader - Combat Tricks and Swarm
Oloro, Ageless Ascetic - Lifegain/Lifedrain Pillowfort
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice - Token Assault
Meren of Clan Nel Toth - Reanimator Value
Mizzix - Out of the Box Spellslinger
Standard:
RB Madness Vamps
Casual:
Formerly Modern Elfball
http://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/magic-fundamentals/the-rumor-mill/754827-new-storyline-art-surprise-character-in-aether?comment=12
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Commander:
Aurelia the Warleader - Combat Tricks and Swarm
Oloro, Ageless Ascetic - Lifegain/Lifedrain Pillowfort
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice - Token Assault
Meren of Clan Nel Toth - Reanimator Value
Mizzix - Out of the Box Spellslinger
Standard:
RB Madness Vamps
Casual:
Formerly Modern Elfball
Nissa helps Chandra in some way, obviously, setting up Aether Revolt. She said in the story that she would "Stand with Chandra".
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Numquam evolutioni obstes. Solum conculceris.
Pascite draconem, evolvite aut morimini.