For utility: Contested Cliffs lets you pick off problem creatures with Gahiji, Honored One, Gavony Township buffs your army, Kessig Wolf Run lets you punch in for big damage]], Mosswort Bridge, Windbrisk Heights, and Spinerock Knoll are card advantage that are easy to pull off
There were a lot of large-scale Battles in the lore, which would make this card type a good flavor win
This is a set for those invested in the story, the characters, and what comes next
Being able to pay one cost less for all characters if you just have a Simba, for example, present is an ability that will make players look at this card twice
The problem with spells like Fire is that you dont do anything against, say, a 3/3
They often go wide or go over or go through, they are often hard to remove or generate ongoing value