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Ben Iverach-Brereton is an avid deck brewer and game designer. There's little he enjoys more than an obscure card and a good pun. You can often see him drafting at his local FNM, or playing a casual game of Commander with one of his 20+ decks.

Rant of Valakut: Swan Song

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I'm not going to lie. I've checked out. Dominaria United came and went, the Warhammer 40,000 Commander decks got revealed, we saw all of Unfinity in its strange and silly glory, and we're already on to previ... Read More...

Rant of Valakut: A Small Overview of Segovia

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As Dominaria braces itself against the impending Phyrexian invasion, it's important to remember that it isn't the only threatened plane in the multiverse. Hazards abound, from the arid wastes of Amonkhet to the... Read More...

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Your expedition has taken you deep into the heart of the wilderness. The treasure you seek is a relic of incredible power, and is rumoured to be hidden nearby. This region is treacherous, though; beasts stalk y... Read More...

Rant of Valakut: Two Tales of Death and Loss

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The death of a character can be hard. Not just for the player, but for the entire table. There can be an inclination to brush it off as if it was nothing. The player quickly rolls up a new character a... Read More...

Rant of Valakut: The Warhammer 40,000 CCG

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When I was in high school, I played the Warhammer 40,000 Collectible Card Game, by Sabertooth Games. Not only was it my introduction to the Warhammer universe, but it was also the first trading card game I woul... Read More...
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