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'Magmatic Channeler' by Bryan Sola.

Magic: the Gathering - Zendikar Rising Arts

Gorgeous landscape arts so far in this set's previews.  Here are a few recent reveals.

Mountain, illustrated by Chase Stone

Shepherd of Heroes, illustrated by Livia Prima

So much to talk about this week! Magic Story returns to web fiction! Zendikar Rising worldbuilding! 2021's set announcements! Oh, and our free Zendikar Rising preview card courtesy of Wizards of the Coast! Check it out:

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“Prior to the initial fall of Sea Gate, five expeditionary houses used the city as a launch point for regular excursions into the wilds. Named for the destinations of their first expeditions, they are the Valakut House, the Pelakka Foundation, and the Akoum, Murasa, and Bala Ged Expeditionary Houses. Each maintains hostels in various settlements, serving as resources for adventurers and explorers who need to hire guides or purchase supplies.

Since the rise of the Skyclaves, focus has shifted to a new house, called the Sea Gate Expeditionary House. This house is made up of the best, brightest, and toughest of Zendikar's adventurers and plays a key role in the discovery and exploration of the ancient Skyclaves.

It was founded by a kor woman named Kesenya, a veteran explorer who led the first expedition into the Tazeem Skyclave—known as the Sky Ruin of Emeria—after Iona abandoned her guard post to fight the Eldrazi. Deep within the treacherous ruin, she found a collar-like necklace inlaid with opalescent red gems. In what should have been a fatal, pyrotechnic mishap as her party left the Skyclave, Kesenya learned that the necklace offered an awe-inspiring degree of fire protection to its wearer—as well as some limited control over flames themselves. She dubbed it the Dragon's Frill. Word of her triumph spread far and fast, drawing the attention of the benefactor who would soon fund the founding of Kesenya's own expeditionary house.

Unknown to virtually anyone, that benefactor is Nahiri.

Though it lacks the historical renown of the older houses, the Sea Gate House has quickly established itself as a dominant force in the adventuring business. The Dragon's Frill alone brought both wealth and renown in staggering quantities; now, adventurers flock from far and wide seeking placements on Sea Gate-led expeditions. With such demand, Kesenya can afford to be picky in who she takes on. Thus, despite its short existence, Sea Gate employs many of the most skilled and daring adventurers on all of Zendikar. Naturally, this leads to a higher rate of success on their expeditions, bringing in yet more resources, which in turn attract more powerful adventurers—so success begets success, and the Sea Gate House grows ever more powerful.

As more Skyclaves are discovered, all the expeditionary houses race to get their own adventuring parties there first—and Sea Gate House is a formidable competitor.

Magic: the Gathering - Zendikar Rising Arts

WHO ELSE WANTS A PET FELIDAR ?!

• Farsight Adept, illustrated by Cristi Balanescu

• Tazri, Beacon of Unity, illustrated by Chris Rahn

• Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate, illustrated by Wayne Reynolds

'Nullpriest of Oblivion' by Yongjae Choi.