Hi kids!
In the mystical realm of Magic: The Gathering, where cards hold ancient secrets and battles unfold with the flip of an orb, our journey into the arcane took an exhilarating turn on January 13, 2024. This tale unfolds in the hallowed halls of Swedish Old School Magic, where a coveted invite to Noobcon hung in the air like a well-flipped Falling Star.
Swedish Rules and Gentleman's Agreements: No Mind Twist, No Loa
In a nod to the classics, we delved into the full Swedish experience with a twist of chivalry. No Mind Twist, and certainly, no Library of Alexandria. Me (Seb), Wille and Luring had a long good ol’ chat about the specifics. Aparently, which will be shown later- my main job was to forget what we decided. The stakes were high, the cards were vintage, and the atmosphere thick with the spirit of gentlemanly duels. (Things can be said about gentleman rules should not be “decided” by the tournament organizers maybe but for some reason this is more or less standard at our Stockholm tournament nowadays)
Life Force on White and Blue: A Twist of Fate
I saw Mano playing something like this at the Stream of Life. I had forgot about Mind Twist and LoA being banned so ended up having a 13 card SB.
Picture this: Two Life Forces, one on white and one on blue, engaged in a dance of enchantments. With a Sleight of mind, the colors shifted, leaving opponents baffled and spellbound. A Circle of Protection Red served as a formidable shield against the fiery onslaught of Forks' LDB deck. Meanwhile, a cunning opponent sat with my Spirit Link on his Dib. Oh, the tales woven with each draw and counterplay! And then I lost the two other games …
Epic Hangs and Culinary Conjurations:
The local bar Sorbon where a few beers and some food where had.
Beyond the battlefield, the hang was as legendary as the duels. The venue, already tested in the crucible of a tournament late last year, welcomed us with open arms. Noodles flowed like mana, providing sustenance for spell-weary players. The local pub, a prelude to the finals, became a cherished tradition, offering an exquisite craft beer menu and delectable delights. As Gordons' 93/94 playlist played in the background, our gathering felt like a symphony of camaraderie.
4. The Decks: Time Vaults, Field of Dreams, and Angelic Assemblies
Seen here: The joy of patiently waiting for the first round to kick off.
Amidst the shuffle of cards, a panorama of decks unfolded. Veen's aggressive Time Vault strategy added a touch of speed to the arcane battles. Gordon's Field of Dreams deck beckoned players to explore the ethereal reaches of their libraries. LDB, masterfully wielded by Thai and Fork, clashed with a chorus of angels and nimble green and blue fliers. The variety mirrored the unpredictable dance of chaos and strategy that defines the heart of Magic.
In a cosmic twist, the last finalists battled for the dubious honor of a Rag Man in this tournament – a whimsical reminder of how the Magic gods play with fate.
The winner of the invite, Micke Thai, being cheered and envied.
As the final shuffles echoed in the air, we left the battlefield with memories etched in our spellbooks. Until the next gathering, may your draws be swift, your spells cunning, and may your journey through the multiverse be filled with tales as enchanting as a well-cast spell.
