Whispering Shadows of Shessra
Shessra, Death’s Whisper brings a subtle yet firm command to the battlefield, embodying the eerie balance between life and death typical of Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. This legendary Human Elf Warlock excels at disrupting your opponent’s attack plans, forcing a creature to block the moment she arrives. This tactical interference can stall aggressive board states or protect your key assets, making her invaluable in controlling the flow of combat. The card's moderate mana cost allows her to fit neatly into decks focused on attrition and board control.
Her second ability cleverly capitalizes on the inevitable casualties of battle. At the end of your turn, if any creature has fallen, Shessra offers a choice: pay 2 life to draw a card. This lifelink-esque investment rewards players who prize card advantage in prolonged skirmishes and synergizes smoothly with sacrifice outlets or life-gain strategies. Pair her with cards like Cauldron Familiar or Foulmire Knight for a consistent flow of death triggers, turning each loss into a potential gain. Shessra is a quiet but potent addition to any midrange or control deck eager to edge out advantage through attrition and tactical timing.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {2}{B}{G}
- Card Type: Legendary Creature
- Subtypes: Human Elf Warlock
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed):
Bewitching Whispers — When Shessra, Death’s Whisper enters the battlefield, target creature blocks this turn if able.
Whispers of the Grave — At the beginning of your end step, if a creature died this turn, you may pay 2 life. If you do, draw a card. - Power / Toughness: 1/3