So, the full spoiler for the entire OGW set will spoil in 13 hours or so. Usually, Wizards likes to do things in cycles, but story-wise, there isn't a black planeswalker as a memeber of the Gatewatch (yet). I believe it's possible we'll be seeing a black "oath" card of some sort, either in OGW or SOI depending on which planewalker they decide to go with. Personally, SOrin is the most obvious choice, seeing as how he originally helped seal the Eldrazi titans AND is originally from Innistrad and is actively concerned with the well being of his home plane. HOWEVER, Liliana is the only planeswalker from Magic Origins to not receive an oath card (again that we know of yet) because she's not a member of the Gatewatch. It'd be pretty cool if one of these planeswalkers receive an oath card in Innistrad because the they joined the Gatewatch later.
Maro confirmed that there is no black Oath. He also hinted, in his usual Maro way, that there would be future Oaths as new members join the Gatewatch.
Depending on how big a commitment joining the Gatewatch is, I can absolutely see Sorin joining the Gatewatch. Liliana and Ob Nixilis, however, are far too selfish to join such a team. Liliana would have to go through quite a bit of character development to get to that point, and Ob Nixilis would have to go through quite a bit character derailment.
Maro confirmed that there is no black Oath. He also hinted, in his usual Maro way, that there would be future Oaths as new members join the Gatewatch.
Depending on how big a commitment joining the Gatewatch is, I can absolutely see Sorin joining the Gatewatch. Liliana and Ob Nixilis, however, are far too selfish to join such a team. Liliana would have to go through quite a bit of character development to get to that point, and Ob Nixilis would have to go through quite a bit character derailment.
Oh really? Well, that stinks. I was hoping for one this set (or something like it). But as I said early, I feel there is a possiblity we'll see a black oath in SOI. Yeah, I honestly couldn't see Ob as a member of the Gatewatch, unless he sees defeating the Eldrazi as being in his own self interest. I haven't read the most recent Uncharted Realms stories involving him, but from what I gather reading the discussion in the Storyline Forum, Ob has conquered many planes. He could potentially see the Eldrazi destroying all that he worked for. Unlikely, I know, but not out of the realm of possibility. Liliana, however, I could still see as a member, mostly because truly believe we'll be seeing her again in SOI. And like I mentioned early, she's the only member from the Origins crew to have not gotten an oath card yet.
Maro confirmed that there is no black Oath. He also hinted, in his usual Maro way, that there would be future Oaths as new members join the Gatewatch.
Depending on how big a commitment joining the Gatewatch is, I can absolutely see Sorin joining the Gatewatch. Liliana and Ob Nixilis, however, are far too selfish to join such a team. Liliana would have to go through quite a bit of character development to get to that point, and Ob Nixilis would have to go through quite a bit character derailment.
I agree, Sorin is my vote for the next member of the Gatewatch. Sorin can be selfish at times and stills kills those who get in his way, but he does have a nobler side that makes him a strong candidate. He has also shown care for Zendikar, Innistrad and I think that he mourned for Tarkir when he found out Ugin was dead in the alt timeline. They have teased a little bit that Liliana's feelings for Jace may be bringing a better side of her, but I don't see her joining anytime soon.
The problem is, the "Lets work together" vibe of the oaths is counter to black's "it's all about me" nature. Sorin is the most likely candidate, because it would suit his purposes, but I do think leaving the oath out of black tells something about black's attitude.
Alternately, Ob Nixilis could have an oath that punishes planeswalkers as a n anti-oath ("I swear to destroy the gate watch blah blah blah mine is an evil laugh")
I can see Liliana joining the Watch if she sees it as a way to accomplish her own goals (like "Those guys are helping me to track and kill the demons on my list, so yeah, I'm kinda of keeping watch"
Also, despite his first card being black, I think Sorin is pretty established as a BW Walker, so his Oath would most likely be BW too
Ob Nixilis is a no go. He doesn't care about the Eldrazi and Zendikar, why would he try to help?
Now Sorin has a history with the Eldrazi, and could probably be convinced to join in. He has some history to settle with Nissa, but if Jace helps him out on Innistrad, I could see him helping Zendikar as a favor.
Liliana would help if there is something in it for her. If defeating the Eldrazi gets her the Oaths help in taking out her demons, or aid in her escape from the Veil, I can see her doing it. She did recently seek Jace out for help, so I don't see this as being terrible far fetched.
Depending on how big a commitment joining the Gatewatch is, I can absolutely see Sorin joining the Gatewatch. Liliana and Ob Nixilis, however, are far too selfish to join such a team. Liliana would have to go through quite a bit of character development to get to that point, and Ob Nixilis would have to go through quite a bit character derailment.
Oh really? Well, that stinks. I was hoping for one this set (or something like it). But as I said early, I feel there is a possiblity we'll see a black oath in SOI. Yeah, I honestly couldn't see Ob as a member of the Gatewatch, unless he sees defeating the Eldrazi as being in his own self interest. I haven't read the most recent Uncharted Realms stories involving him, but from what I gather reading the discussion in the Storyline Forum, Ob has conquered many planes. He could potentially see the Eldrazi destroying all that he worked for. Unlikely, I know, but not out of the realm of possibility. Liliana, however, I could still see as a member, mostly because truly believe we'll be seeing her again in SOI. And like I mentioned early, she's the only member from the Origins crew to have not gotten an oath card yet.
I agree, Sorin is my vote for the next member of the Gatewatch. Sorin can be selfish at times and stills kills those who get in his way, but he does have a nobler side that makes him a strong candidate. He has also shown care for Zendikar, Innistrad and I think that he mourned for Tarkir when he found out Ugin was dead in the alt timeline. They have teased a little bit that Liliana's feelings for Jace may be bringing a better side of her, but I don't see her joining anytime soon.
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Alternately, Ob Nixilis could have an oath that punishes planeswalkers as a n anti-oath ("I swear to destroy the gate watch blah blah blah mine is an evil laugh")
Also, despite his first card being black, I think Sorin is pretty established as a BW Walker, so his Oath would most likely be BW too
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Now Sorin has a history with the Eldrazi, and could probably be convinced to join in. He has some history to settle with Nissa, but if Jace helps him out on Innistrad, I could see him helping Zendikar as a favor.
Liliana would help if there is something in it for her. If defeating the Eldrazi gets her the Oaths help in taking out her demons, or aid in her escape from the Veil, I can see her doing it. She did recently seek Jace out for help, so I don't see this as being terrible far fetched.
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