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The Heavenly Host
Okay, so right now in the Just for Fun contests, there is a Demonic Takeover challenge. Demons are all well and good, and I even posted one there, but my passion in MTG has always been Angels. My EDH Kaalia Deck is almost entirely angels, and whenever I can fit an angel or two in a deck, I do it.
Angels are the glory of divine protection, who fight for all those in need. They fight with lifelink, vigilance, and other abilities far beyond mortal means. They protect others (Angelic Overseer), and mourn those who are dead (Angel of Flight Alabaster). However, angels are also war leaders (Aurelia) and battle masters (Akroma). They can be death bringers (Angel of Despair), and can fall to corruption (Wayward Angel). They can even be created by Eldrazi (Iona).
So, this challenge is to create an angel creature or angel based card (such as Angelic Destiny or Entreat the Angels). I will give bonus points for cards with some flavor text that tells something about the character. I only have 1 rule though - Please do no re-use are already on a MTG card. If I see Gisela's art on Cassandra, Fire Blade, or anything like that, I'll probably ignore the post (even if it's an amazing card). Deadline is Christmas Day, and I'll announce winners around New Year's. Feel free to post more here afterwards, but it won't count towards the contest rewards.
As for rewards... It's just for fun, but to give minor incentive.
1st: A follow and 4 favorites.
2nd: A follow and 2 favorites.
3rd: 2 favorites.
Honorable Mentions: 1 favorite.
Favorites will be your choice, or mine if you elect to let me decide. Each winner will also get the card they posted favorited as well.
Angels are the glory of divine protection, who fight for all those in need. They fight with lifelink, vigilance, and other abilities far beyond mortal means. They protect others (Angelic Overseer), and mourn those who are dead (Angel of Flight Alabaster). However, angels are also war leaders (Aurelia) and battle masters (Akroma). They can be death bringers (Angel of Despair), and can fall to corruption (Wayward Angel). They can even be created by Eldrazi (Iona).
So, this challenge is to create an angel creature or angel based card (such as Angelic Destiny or Entreat the Angels). I will give bonus points for cards with some flavor text that tells something about the character. I only have 1 rule though - Please do no re-use are already on a MTG card. If I see Gisela's art on Cassandra, Fire Blade, or anything like that, I'll probably ignore the post (even if it's an amazing card). Deadline is Christmas Day, and I'll announce winners around New Year's. Feel free to post more here afterwards, but it won't count towards the contest rewards.
As for rewards... It's just for fun, but to give minor incentive.
1st: A follow and 4 favorites.
2nd: A follow and 2 favorites.
3rd: 2 favorites.
Honorable Mentions: 1 favorite.
Favorites will be your choice, or mine if you elect to let me decide. Each winner will also get the card they posted favorited as well.
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If I can only submit one for the contest it would have to be Archangel of the Infinite.
Even though I don't play angels and don't really make angel related cards, there is one angel in particular that since 2016's commanders is wished had a prequel card, but seeing as how it does not, I have made one for this competition! I present to you, Atraxa, Mirrodin's Arbiter!!!
Axela, the art is from Dragon's Crown
Inspired by Sigil of the Empty Throne
Inspired by Commander 2017, which the keyword I made up aegis goes like this. Aegis:X (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, that player pays {x} or the effect is countered.)
This a remake of a classic
Angels and knights are among my favorite creatures. Why my first commander deck was Sigarda, Host of Herons with an army of Angels, soldiers and knights backing her.
https://mtgcardsmith.com/view/khalgut-harbinger
@Valoth you liked Goetia on your thread. And the idea of Atraxa before she becomes Phyrexian is awesome.
@Lastjustice Axela and Justina are nice, and I like their effects, but the big blocks of text are hard to look at, especially Justina.
@TenebrisNemo The by play between the two is silly. Lol. I really like Lilibeth though. Wouldn’t work in a Commander deck, but in a standard style deck that’s a very interested mechanic.
Mervela is pretty cool, and I like the miracle cost on a creature (it really fits being on an angel), but I think you went overboard with abilities. I would probably remove the ability to put it in your library when it enters the graveyard, and change it's miracle cost to {x}{x}{w}{w}. Or, just remove the fact angel tokens are created with the miracle casting. That also saves space for a better looking card.
The combination of all 3 abilities makes this a supremely powerful card, especially considering casting it for it's miracle cost also brings angels onto the battlefield.
I felt there needed be a bonus to casting it as a miracle besides it simply being cheaper. It also worked with the ability to tuck itself back in your deck.
@lastjustice - Angel partner commanders! Nice. For spacing purposes, I would get rid of one of Saria's "when enters" abilities, and make both of their abilities work when on the battlefield, or when in the command zone.
Also, here are a couple more angels I've made recently.
Figured I'd share it here.
No i haven't created any of the seraphims yet. I still have to balance them.
I will post a "card" that explains the five seraphims sometime later.
Two sister angels with completely different views on humans:
One is the leader of the kingdom of the Lecian isles, the other being the most powerful of the valkyries.
Note: Valkyries in this lore are angels that do not follow the angelic code and most have moved to the frozen continent of Anigrima where only the vallar warriors of Vallarheim dare enter.
Here's another one that I'd like to submit