Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist (Commander)

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
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Ciel Collins
Jul 30, 2026
Ciel Collins
The Exile Theme: Five Years Later
Five years after Prosper, Tome-Bound, the exile theme spans every color. A history of impulse draw, theft, and the Paradox mechanic.
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