Roots of the Brotherhood
Origin of the Hidden Ones moves like a tactical play rather than a brute force spell. Cast for {3}{R}, this Saga opens as an efficient removal tool then builds a board presence with recurring 1 1 Assassin tokens that carry menace. The first chapter deals 4 damage to any target, clearing a blocker or finishing a vulnerable planeswalker. Chapter two gives you two one one black Assassin creature tokens with menace so you start pressuring life totals the same turn the story advances.
The third chapter leans into combat synergy by creating a tapped attacking one one Assassin token with menace whenever any Assassin you control attacks this turn. That makes this card slot naturally into aggro or aggressive midrange builds that want continuous attacking threats and token churn. It reads like a compact piece of Assassin Creed lore wrapped in Magic parlance and rewards players who plan their attack steps and token lines carefully. Add this Light Play foil to a playset and you have a repeatable tempo engine that also solves problematic permanents early.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {3}{R}
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Card Type – Enchantment — Saga
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Subtypes – Saga
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – (As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after III.)
- I — Origin of the Hidden Ones deals 4 damage to any target.
- II — Create two 1/1 black Assassin creature tokens with menace.
- III — Whenever an Assassin you control attacks this turn, create a 1/1 black Assassin creature token with menace that is tapped and attacking.
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Rarity – Uncommon
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Set – Universes Beyond Assassin's Creed
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Language – English
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Style – Foil, Light Play
