Quoting thegamer, the cards are are selected based on their gameplay and story value, and in particular how each character relates to the overall narrative of the set
There are lots of activated and triggered abilities these days, but you don't always have mana left over to copy them
This means that aggressive decks with more than one colour can steeply benefit from lands like Starting Town, which will allow them to make powerful plays at the start of the game, no matter the colour of the card they're casting
As they battle, the shadowy figure reveals themself to be none other than Sabin, Edgar's brother who left the crown behind and became a monk under the tutelage of Duncan, Vargas' father
As your first main phase begins (immediately after your draw step), you put another lore counter on each Saga you control
Enchanted cards alternate art cards with a special finish and design, but the same mechanics as a lower-rarity card