8 candles remain lit before they started to Snuff Out one-by-one. The top most one could represent Bolas and then second tier could be one of the Gatewatch that usurps Bolas to be the sole Planeswalker. The stained glass appears to show what color(s) each Planeswalker represents.
8 candles remain lit before they started to Snuff Out one-by-one. The top most one could represent Bolas and then second tier could be one of the Gatewatch that usurps Bolas to be the sole Planeswalker. The stained glass appears to show what color(s) each Planeswalker represents.
The smoke around the last lit candle shapes into Bolas horns, so the last candel shouldn’t represent anyone but Bolas. Since it’s on Ravnica the top most candle should be Jace since he’s the guildpact.
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Yeah, pretty sure that the chandelier is to represent the Sparks, and one remains, which is the one referenced in the set name.
Jiyor: That's a valid interpretation, but isn't it also valid to interpret that the smoke that is Bolas horns comes from the snuffed candles, and thus they represent Bolas?
Bolas stealing their sparks makes more sense to me.
He promised to Ral, Vraska, Domri, Dovin, and Kaya positions of power over their guilds. It would make sense that Bolas would play the "guess you won't be needing this anymore" card and steal their sparks, trapping them permanently on Ravnica as legendary creatures.
And then, of course, there's the fact that he plans to lure the Gatewatch to Ravnica too, probably to steal their sparks also.
I am a bit confused about where the Immortal Sun and the Eternal army come into his plan, but whatever.
The imagery of the candles being snuffed out is clearly supposed to be "leading." One aspect that I think might be getting overlooked is the fact that the central candle is *not* the last one lit. I would imagine that since this whole plot is set around Bolas, he should symbolically be the central candle. Does this imply that he is *not* the last spark standing? If he is the last spark standing, some writer needs to go back to high school composition class. ;-)
If it's about spark loss, then let's just hope it doesn't turn out to be a "oh no, everyone lost their spark! but wait, Bolas got defeated after all! so now everyone has them back!" type of no-consequence scenario.
In contrast to the idea of a Planeswalker focused set, if the Immortal Sun is playing the role of taking away the ability to planeswalk, what about a set in which we see Legendary, non-Planeswalker version of traditional Planeswalkers, to reflect them being trapped?
Yes, it's true that we didn't see this with Ixalan, but perhaps we're going to see the Immortal Sun play a stronger role in taking away abilities in the new set?
A big Legendary set now would reach back and have synergies with Dominaria.
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Bolas stealing their sparks makes more sense to me.
He promised to Ral, Vraska, Domri, Dovin, and Kaya positions of power over their guilds. It would make sense that Bolas would play the "guess you won't be needing this anymore" card and steal their sparks, trapping them permanently on Ravnica as legendary creatures.
And then, of course, there's the fact that he plans to lure the Gatewatch to Ravnica too, probably to steal their sparks also.
I am a bit confused about where the Immortal Sun and the Eternal army come into his plan, but whatever.
The Immortal Sun prevents planeswalking away. The immortal army, aside from Nicol Bolas himself, is the threat to those trapped. Think of it like the BBEG making a murder box.
The middle figure in Window (B) could be Tamiyo.
Bottom left on Window (C): Maybe Ramaz? Upper right could be "geometry wizard".
I think Window (D) is [unknown PW] - Ob Nixilis - Jiang Yanggu and Tezzeret - Sarkhan - Saheeli.
Pretty sure your "Cthulu" in Window (E) is Ugin, the one next to him and the bottom left one seem to be new characters (or maybe the latter is Ashiok?).
Bolas, Domri and Dovin also have to be included, they're probably on the last window.
First side (hard to see overall; need to run slowly):
Huatli(?)
Bolas
Ashiok
???
Domri
Arlinn
Second side:
Ral
Tamiyo
Karn
???
Tibalt
Garruk(?)
Third side:
Kiora
Dack
Teferi
Angrath
Dovin
Ajani
Fourth side:
Narset
Ob Nixilis
Jiang Yanggu
Koth
Sarkhan
Saheeli
Fifth side:
Mu Yanling(?)
Nahiri(?)
Ugin
Tezzeret(?)
Vraska
Kaya
Sixth side:
Jace
Gideon
Liliana
Nissa
Chandra
Vivien
Jaya and Samut should fit in there somewhere.
Other Planeswalkers that don't seem to fit into the storyline:
Elspeth (kinda dead)
Sorin (occupied elsewhere)
Venser (dead)
Xenagos (presumed dead)
Daretti (seems outside of the Ravnica theme??)
It should be noted that the idea that Bolas is going to steal all of their sparks to try to become an Oldwalker again also explains the curious idea that Bolas himself notes at the end of Amonkhet: it was better for the Gatewatch to run and survive than to die. And that's likely due to wanting as many sparks as possible to increase the chances of becoming an oldwalker.
The two least likely PWs to show up in War of the Spark are Sorin and Elspeth.
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This is the coolest Magic set trailer I have ever seen. They useally shoot for the moon and it ends up looking cheap. This is carried by its simplicity.
Also, we have a release date, 3rd of May is the first Friday after prerelease. Quite late, isn't it, when RNA released mid January?
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Wizards of the Coast just uploaded a trailer to the third Ravnica set.
https://youtu.be/Zn_0ZjpjntE
Pax East can't come fast enough.
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Separately, I really do hope that they give us good-resolution images of each stained-glass window.
Yeah thats my hot take on that very subtle symbolism
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Wizards has never been all too subtle with stuff like this, so I think that's what it's going to be.
The smoke around the last lit candle shapes into Bolas horns, so the last candel shouldn’t represent anyone but Bolas. Since it’s on Ravnica the top most candle should be Jace since he’s the guildpact.
BAfter the lights go out on you, after your worthless life is through. I will remember how you scream...B
Or, at least, "lots of them lose their PW spark"
Jiyor: That's a valid interpretation, but isn't it also valid to interpret that the smoke that is Bolas horns comes from the snuffed candles, and thus they represent Bolas?
He promised to Ral, Vraska, Domri, Dovin, and Kaya positions of power over their guilds. It would make sense that Bolas would play the "guess you won't be needing this anymore" card and steal their sparks, trapping them permanently on Ravnica as legendary creatures.
And then, of course, there's the fact that he plans to lure the Gatewatch to Ravnica too, probably to steal their sparks also.
I am a bit confused about where the Immortal Sun and the Eternal army come into his plan, but whatever.
Yes, it's true that we didn't see this with Ixalan, but perhaps we're going to see the Immortal Sun play a stronger role in taking away abilities in the new set?
A big Legendary set now would reach back and have synergies with Dominaria.
"I cannot tune a harp or play a lyre, but I know how to make a small city great." - Themistocles
Last Window (F):
Jace - Gideon - Liliana
Nissa - Chandra - Vivien?
Previous Window (E):
Narset?- ??? - Cthulhu
??? - Vraska - Kaya
Previous Window (D):
??? - Ob Nixilis? - ???
??? - Sarkhan? - Saheeli?
Previous Window (C):
Kiora? - ??? - ???
??? - ??? - Ajani?
Previous Window (B):
Ral - ??? - Karn?
??? - Tibalt - ???
First Window (A):
can't make out anything
"I cannot tune a harp or play a lyre, but I know how to make a small city great." - Themistocles
Bottom left on Window (C): Maybe Ramaz? Upper right could be "geometry wizard".
I think Window (D) is [unknown PW] - Ob Nixilis - Jiang Yanggu and Tezzeret - Sarkhan - Saheeli.
Pretty sure your "Cthulu" in Window (E) is Ugin, the one next to him and the bottom left one seem to be new characters (or maybe the latter is Ashiok?).
Bolas, Domri and Dovin also have to be included, they're probably on the last window.
Overall list of planes "neo" walkers here:
https://mtg.gamepedia.com/List_of_planeswalkers
There are a total of 41 walkers, post-mending. (Vivien isn't listed though)
First side (hard to see overall; need to run slowly):
Huatli(?)
Bolas
Ashiok
???
Domri
Arlinn
Second side:
Ral
Tamiyo
Karn
???
Tibalt
Garruk(?)
Third side:
Kiora
Dack
Teferi
Angrath
Dovin
Ajani
Fourth side:
Narset
Ob Nixilis
Jiang Yanggu
Koth
Sarkhan
Saheeli
Fifth side:
Mu Yanling(?)
Nahiri(?)
Ugin
Tezzeret(?)
Vraska
Kaya
Sixth side:
Jace
Gideon
Liliana
Nissa
Chandra
Vivien
Jaya and Samut should fit in there somewhere.
Other Planeswalkers that don't seem to fit into the storyline:
Elspeth (kinda dead)
Sorin (occupied elsewhere)
Venser (dead)
Xenagos (presumed dead)
Daretti (seems outside of the Ravnica theme??)
The two least likely PWs to show up in War of the Spark are Sorin and Elspeth.
C'thulhu world confirmed, complete with new 'Walker.
Yep, just spoiled:
Emrakul, Planeswalker Extraordinaire (8)
Starting Loyalty 8
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-2 Gain control of target opponent's library, then draw 14 cards.
-8 Win the next 10 sanctioned Magic: The Gathering events you sign up for.
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On window C I spot:
Kiora - Dack Fayden - Elspeth
Angrath - Ashiok - Ajani
On window D I spot:
Mu Yanling(?) - Ob Nixilis - Jiang Yanggu
Koth - Sarkhan - Saheeli
On window E I spot:
Narset - Nahiri - Ugin
Tezzeret - Vraska - Kaya
On window F can confirm last one is Vivien.
Unable to make out Window A
Also, we have a release date, 3rd of May is the first Friday after prerelease. Quite late, isn't it, when RNA released mid January?
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