Uploaded October 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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How many fairy tale and literary references are there in Throne of Eldraine? Is it a folklore fan's dream, or a ludonarrative nightmare?

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MTG Story, Fairy Tale Card Game, MTG Video Essay, Ludonarrative Dissonance, Sandra if you're reading this I'm sorry about everything and I just want to talk please bring Jimmy back home to meet his Dad, Magic the Gathering Eldraine