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The World of Eldraine

Wilds of Eldraine is a Magic: The Gathering set that ventures into the fairy tale world of Eldraine, exploring the dangers and wonders of its untamed Wilds beyond the civilized Realm. The plane blends elements of Arthurian legends and European fairy tales, featuring knights, castles, and a host of magical creatures. Wild magic is woven through the heart of the plane, with the Realm of human kingdoms on one side and the Wilds, home to fae and mythical beings, on the other. After the Phyrexian invasion claimed the High King and Queen, Eldraine's courts fell into disarray.

Central Conflict in Wilds of Eldraine

The story of Wilds of Eldraine unfolds around the Wicked Slumber, a curse that has cast much of the plane into an eternal sleep. Will Kenrith assumes the role of Boy King, seeking to reunite the fractured realms and bring peace to his homeland. His twin sister Rowan Kenrith pursues magical power as the path to restoration. Young Kellan accepts a quest from the fae lord Talion to defeat the witches responsible for the curse, including Eriette and her sisters, while the planeswalker Ashiok maneuvers to take advantage of the turmoil.

Mechanics and Flavor of Wilds of Eldraine

In Magic: The Gathering, Wilds of Eldraine delivers a strong fairy-tale flavor through its mechanics. Role tokens serve as predefined aura enchantments that grant creatures specific abilities or effects, embodying narrative archetypes like the Monster or Young Hero. The Bargain mechanic encourages strategic sacrifices of artifacts, enchantments, or tokens to enhance spells, evoking classic folklore pacts. Adventures return, allowing cards to function as both creatures and instant or sorcery quests. These elements reinforce the set's identity of wonder, danger, and storytelling in the Wilds of Eldraine.