Odric's Tragedy | The Greek Hero's Downfall

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Rhystic Studies

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This video provides a character study on Odric and traces his development as an Aristotelian tragic hero.
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📘 Chapters:
0:00 Wizards of the Coast
0:19 Hamartia
2:30 Framing the Hero
5:45 Losing His Religion
8:12 The Hero's Downfall
10:40 The Function of Fear
12:12 The Cathar's Catharsis
14:19 Credits
📓 Sources:
mtg.fandom.com/wiki/Odric - Odric Wiki
magic.wizards.com/en/articles... - Odric, Master Tactician
magic.wizards.com/en/articles... - Odric
mtg.fandom.com/wiki/Nearheath - Nearheath Wiki
mtg.fandom.com/wiki/Church_of... - Church of Avacyn Wiki
magic.wizards.com/en/articles... - Lunarch Inquisition
magic.wizards.com/en/articles... - Saint Traft and the Flight of Nightmares
vorthosjay.tumblr.com/post/14... - Odric by VorthosJay
www.coolstuffinc.com/a/jayann... - Jay Annelli’s guide to Innistrad
www.coolstuffinc.com/a/jayann... - Jay Annelli Legends of Innistrad
www.litcharts.com/literary-de... - Guide to the Tragic Hero
www.jstor.org/stable/291812 - The Aristotelian Concept of the Tragic Hero. Charles H. Reeves. 1952.
www.proquest.com/docview/3043... - The Aristotelian tragic hero: Vision, voice, and the solitary self. Shelia McGarry Burning. 1197. Purdue University.
www.english.hawaii.edu/critica... - Hawaii.edu Tragic Hero
• Why tragedies are allu... - Why tragedies are alluring
www.jstor.org/stable/372701 - The Downfall of the Tragic Hero. William G. McCollom. 1957.
sites.google.com/site/nmeictp... - Aristotle: Plot and Character
www.uek12.org/downloads/what_... - What is a Tragic Hero?
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@LinkEX
@LinkEX 2 жыл бұрын
I like how Rhystic Studies's analyses are so good, Wizards is paying him to explain their lore for them.
@dagreen92
@dagreen92 2 жыл бұрын
They need it, for making vampire Odric so bad
@andrewhartnett5271
@andrewhartnett5271 2 жыл бұрын
Games Workshop be like ...
@Case2_0
@Case2_0 2 жыл бұрын
Accurate
@carlostaffanelly418
@carlostaffanelly418 2 жыл бұрын
@@andrewhartnett5271 geedubs WISHES they had a Rhystic Studios...
@Pistolsatsean
@Pistolsatsean 2 жыл бұрын
What is Sam going to do when he has to explain how furbies make sense in the lore?
@Rukalin
@Rukalin 2 жыл бұрын
Finding out that Odric is still on the humans' side made me tear up in relief. Lunarch Marshall was the first legendary creature I've opened in a booster pack so he has a special place in my heart.
@finnmchugh99
@finnmchugh99 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah cuz I thought it would've been another signature "Innistrad Gut Punch" (The term I use to describe whenever something happens in innistrad that targets the good guys in the story and makes things worse for them. e.g. Sorin unmaking Avacyn; Olivia swooping in and stopping the ritual at the last minute; the morbid fate of the two Angelic sisters; Sorin trapped in stone and abandoned; and many more) if he turned randomly evil because he became a vampire....I think this is more epic, he's a vampire and all they did was make him younger so he's more of a combatant against the forces of the night, to quote another vampire with these words of wisdom "You dun goofed!"
@CustodialDaniel
@CustodialDaniel 2 жыл бұрын
Jeez just got spoiled for the video and didn’t even click on the comments lmao
@Rukalin
@Rukalin 2 жыл бұрын
@@CustodialDaniel Sorry about that, guess it was the comment preview on mobile?
@CustodialDaniel
@CustodialDaniel 2 жыл бұрын
@@Rukalin not your fault lol And yeah
@11epicnoob
@11epicnoob 2 жыл бұрын
My theory is that he is partially immune
@vernaute2803
@vernaute2803 2 жыл бұрын
They couldn't kill him off, they knew he'd look too badass as a vampire.
@Wistbacka
@Wistbacka 2 жыл бұрын
Looking at the new card, it feels like wizards knows they cant kill a fan favorite, but wizards have no love for the character. It must have taken the like 2 minutes to design the new card. Copy pasted half the text from Lunarch marshall and not given any thought to how backwards and insignificant such an ability is compared to his previous cards. New Odric is pretty much useless, something Odric should never be.
@lukesdewhurst
@lukesdewhurst 2 жыл бұрын
@@Wistbacka they did him no justice. Protection from vampires would have been such an awesome bit of flavour that wouldnt really have made the card better in anyway
@XavierKaziTheZombie
@XavierKaziTheZombie 2 жыл бұрын
@@Wistbacka I mean they clearly WANTED to kill him off last set. He wanted to die after he saw Avacyn go mad, but Thalia wouldn't let him.
@mufasafalldown8401
@mufasafalldown8401 2 жыл бұрын
If that didn't ignite his planeswalker spark nothing ever will 😔
@casketbase7750
@casketbase7750 2 жыл бұрын
*Arvad the Cursed* was Magic’s trial run for the knight-turned-vampire. He lacks Odric’s pathos, but he does have this pithy exchange aboard the Weatherlight: “The others trust your sigils, but if you touch anyone I’ll personally gut you like a fish.” “That probably won’t kill me.”
@cadenglass1387
@cadenglass1387 2 жыл бұрын
Now i need to make a deck with them as partners.
@TheMightyBattleSquid
@TheMightyBattleSquid 2 жыл бұрын
It's a good thing their new typing is vampire because I don't think either card is ever going to see the light of day again.
@emieldehouwer4507
@emieldehouwer4507 2 жыл бұрын
Sam, I would love your take on the magic mana symbols. Their origin and change throughout the history of the game. For instance the swamp symbol used to have longer teeth. It kind of looked like a jellyfish if you compare it to the modern one. Or even how they offcenter the symbols inside their little grey circles now, giving it depth. All that stuff and much more, but told better by you :) Can't wait to see what masterpiece you created this time btw, but I wanted this comment out there fast. Cheers
@NrgSpoon
@NrgSpoon 2 жыл бұрын
Cool idea, there would probably also be room to mention the Hybrid and Phyrexian mana symbols, and also potentially the change of the Tap symbol.
@emieldehouwer4507
@emieldehouwer4507 2 жыл бұрын
@@NrgSpoon Absolutely! Though, knowing how meticulous Sam makes his videos, this would make for a 5-part series or more haha. Bring it on :)
@YourPalJamieEllis
@YourPalJamieEllis 2 жыл бұрын
Big bump to this idea, sounds great.
@bobbisbeticobislacco1731
@bobbisbeticobislacco1731 2 жыл бұрын
Magic's most foolish card is the friends we found along the way
@ScottFreeSBP
@ScottFreeSBP 2 жыл бұрын
you mispelt Vizzerdrix
@wesleyd5315
@wesleyd5315 2 жыл бұрын
Odric is a character whose depictions I've always loved. He's exactly the character I often try to play in Dungeons & Dragons.
@AegisAuras
@AegisAuras 2 жыл бұрын
That Odric’s sword still glows even with his religion collapsed and deity dead shows it’s power comes from a source that transcends Avacyn, that transcends religion itself, a deeper source that all white mana flows from. It just took him awhile to find that place inside himself again.
@TheThunderbirdRising
@TheThunderbirdRising 2 жыл бұрын
That should be flavor text
@bigmanbossman
@bigmanbossman 2 жыл бұрын
its analyses like these that makes me love myself for being a white player
@jorgecardoso5863
@jorgecardoso5863 2 жыл бұрын
Damn, we got a Wizard's sponsorship bois Thats some progress
@hajot2582
@hajot2582 2 жыл бұрын
"The sword of avacyn glowing brighter than ever before" what a line
@TVMAN1997
@TVMAN1997 2 жыл бұрын
Light grows brighter when deep in darkness
@ezmariel
@ezmariel 2 жыл бұрын
As a side note about the REM song, "Losing my Religion": The phrase "losing my religion" actually means "to be at the end of your rope" according to the artist
@Cryonicity
@Cryonicity 2 жыл бұрын
Odric was at the end of his rope indeed
@krisdaschwab912
@krisdaschwab912 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, but some people take it literally and that's okay. It's especially relevant in Poland as more and more people leave the corrupt church.
@ezmariel
@ezmariel 2 жыл бұрын
I agree. It works both literally and figuratively, i just found it interesting is all
@ianmoone2488
@ianmoone2488 2 жыл бұрын
I like how Odric filling his veins with holy water is what made him keep his mind and maintain control over himself
@Chubles1
@Chubles1 2 жыл бұрын
I think you hit the nail right on the head with this one regarding Odric's transformation. Him staring at the moon is what really hit me, very close to the classic motifs like living to see the sunrise or more so "in the light of day we are reborn" etc but flipped; and I think so very impactful because it is, as the moon, gentle.
@obadijahparks
@obadijahparks 2 жыл бұрын
Everything on Innistrad is a Gothic masterpiece. Tragic, or made ironic in sorrow.
@christina.morris
@christina.morris 2 жыл бұрын
As a classical studies major, I was hooked the moment you said hamartia. As for Odric, I do wish the card in Vow had a little more punch to it, but he's still cool enough that I'm not too sore about it. I'm a sucker for reversals of fortune and reversals of expectation, so that he hasn't turned to evil is just neat, to me.
@ferdithetank7535
@ferdithetank7535 2 жыл бұрын
Would've fit him more if he actually did turn evil, but then realized he still has good left in him and perform a cathartic(pun intended) action, redeeming himself in the process, possibly by sacrificing his life again. That would be more intresting than his almost immediate realization "Oh, I'am actually not a bad guy", which feels like a lazy writing decision, but could be justified with Odric's stalwart and stubborn character, that even the curse of vampirism didn't crush his resolve.
@ferdithetank7535
@ferdithetank7535 2 жыл бұрын
His card really sucks though, seems to be a terrible irony of being a vampire.
@LeonLassiter38062
@LeonLassiter38062 2 жыл бұрын
Odric was always one of my favorites characters, and i cannot express the sadness I felt when i found out he had been turned. Thank you for doing this video, he truly is a unappreciated character in MTG
@ferdithetank7535
@ferdithetank7535 2 жыл бұрын
Turned, but not broken. He has a great opportunity for redemption.
@zombieslayer2016
@zombieslayer2016 Жыл бұрын
@@ferdithetank7535 I feel like if we were going for a pure redemption route they could have just had him die instead of being turned Honestly that felt less like the culmination of the tragic hero story and more kicking a man while he was down
@pinkestplatypusontheplanet7161
@pinkestplatypusontheplanet7161 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Rhystic Studies! Although it doesn't really matter, I would point out that there is a slight mistake in the video. At 2:00 you call Nearheath a town, but according to Art of Innistrad, Nearheath is a region in Gavony consisting of the Videns, Wittal and Effalen parishes. Great video as always!
@illusionist1872
@illusionist1872 2 жыл бұрын
You see this? THIS IS HOW YOU BUILD CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM!
@larrinho3077
@larrinho3077 2 жыл бұрын
This video is good and all but it leaves me wondering: What is magic's most foolish card?
@johnaych8954
@johnaych8954 2 жыл бұрын
"I want a banana this big"
@Quroe_
@Quroe_ 2 жыл бұрын
Something goblin related?
@frankthetank2550
@frankthetank2550 2 жыл бұрын
One of the bunny cards. Maybe one of the piranha cards
@gabagool_03
@gabagool_03 2 жыл бұрын
It would have to be something absurdly foolish, like a 6/6 for 7 mana
@monochrome3003
@monochrome3003 2 жыл бұрын
It's definitely Odric, Blood-Cursed.
@TrilainaBloodwind
@TrilainaBloodwind 2 жыл бұрын
I used to like Odric's character over the years, but MAN do I love him more now :D
@mlgmantis
@mlgmantis 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mr. Study!
@ravenmorigan.8172
@ravenmorigan.8172 2 жыл бұрын
Thats professor Mr. study to you
@javgamer722
@javgamer722 2 жыл бұрын
The true tragedy of Odric is that his new card isn't that good.
@hrd2h1t
@hrd2h1t 2 жыл бұрын
I honestly REALLY like the card. It's not a self fulfilling powercard, but it interacts with a lot of different things in different ways. It rewards you for a diverse battlefield of creatures, it rewards artifact generation synergies, it rewards discard based strategies like reanimation or madness, it rewards blink synergies by giving you more and more blood... I think people are too hard on it. As a commander it's a very complicated card to build around and that's what I like about it, you can lean into one aspect of it's design or you can try to juggle all of them together.
@Doombot2point0
@Doombot2point0 2 жыл бұрын
@@hrd2h1t You're definitely in the minority on that opinion (not that that is bad). I personally am really sad that the one card I was looking forward to was utterly ruined. His ETB ability is way too clunky and requires way too much set up for very little and specific pay off. :/ I wanted an even better version of the last Odric we got, interacting with keywords in a meaningful way, but instead we got a WR bulk rare that no one will ever play with unless it's a super Odric fan or in limited (and even in Limited there are better options).
@TheEvilCheesecake
@TheEvilCheesecake 2 жыл бұрын
Baffling that the only thing you got from this video was a need to post this obvious take.
@panwall1327
@panwall1327 2 жыл бұрын
@@hrd2h1t it's a vanilla 3/3 for 3. Really, the blood token mechanic isn't even that good in limited, especially considering Odric's ability will usually produce 0, 1, or 2 tokens in any given deck.
@Doombot2point0
@Doombot2point0 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheEvilCheesecake This is not an obvious take by any means. The video does not speak to the new cards abilities or what it does as a card. It purely speaks to the lore. The original comment is a sentiment shared by many, but not all. Some love the lore aspect to the new card, and some such as myself and OP, really dislike the card mechanically.
@lucarioknightb7685
@lucarioknightb7685 2 жыл бұрын
I just hope he’s able to retain his humanity in the long run. If we went through all this, just to see him tearing life from the innocent next time he appears, it’ll be crushing.
@halfpintrr
@halfpintrr 2 жыл бұрын
I honestly don’t think they’ll do that. It seems like the story has recovered, and that includes characters.
@Pintyhet
@Pintyhet 2 жыл бұрын
WotC sponsored?! You deserve it man.
@Hankathan
@Hankathan 2 жыл бұрын
I don't read any of the books, but I love the story! It's amazing how they can tell such complex stories through just a few hundred cards. When you're constantly discovering new parts of the story, and especially when you're playing with the pieces themselves, it feels like you are right there in the action. Magic the Gathering is a wonderful and unique storytelling medium, and I love it!
@charlieaydin1377
@charlieaydin1377 2 жыл бұрын
Top notch. Glad wizards has finally decided to support you. You’ve enriched their game and world for so long with your amazing videos
@dougrr4342
@dougrr4342 2 жыл бұрын
i’ve been learning about greek tragedy for months in school but the way you tell this story gives it a whole new life, amazing video.
@marcoyan4609
@marcoyan4609 2 жыл бұрын
Every time you upload it's like a gentle reminder that sometimes I can just drop everything to enjoy what I love.
@fakename3168
@fakename3168 2 жыл бұрын
I like in the art it shows the flips of Avacyn’s symbol on his sword throughout the different stages of the story. when Odric is most similar to Avacyn the collar is faced the right direction but when he is opsonising her his sword has the collar upside down
@lorenfarque1571
@lorenfarque1571 2 жыл бұрын
The story hit me like a truck, the beats of it were so hard hitting I teared up several times. To hell with the playability of the card, this character has become much greater than a game piece. Your video was gorgeous, as always your analysis was moving as well. Another fantastic job!
@markthegriffin
@markthegriffin 2 жыл бұрын
Odric! My boy! Was so sad to see that the vampires got him 😭 his Lunarch Marshal printing inspired my first EDH deck, human tribal of course. Im a biiig fan of tragic heroes even outside of MTG, so this was such a cool analysis of his story to see!!
@jimmyshim4478
@jimmyshim4478 2 жыл бұрын
Finally, Wizards of the coast is supporting this great channel.
@DJKalvin
@DJKalvin 2 жыл бұрын
I loved this so much! I've had an Odric deck for like 4 years now, and even though it's my favorite out of the many I've built over the years, I never actually knew his backstory. I can't help but say that it's definitely given me a whole new appreciation for the card and the character himself. Really great story, and in absolutely excellent narration. Keep up the amazing work my friend.
@thedaviday5838
@thedaviday5838 2 жыл бұрын
I was incredibly moved and inspired by this story when I read it, and this video just deepens my adoration of both the character and the writers telling his tale
@Jaxx4
@Jaxx4 2 жыл бұрын
I am honestly relieved Odric didn't become another Glissa situation. As always a very impressive and satisfying video.
@nathanhawkins8114
@nathanhawkins8114 2 жыл бұрын
Sam, you are by far my favorite content creator. The level of quality you put into every video is astounding. Thank you for all that you do, you're truly a gift to the Magic community.
@HStorm26
@HStorm26 2 жыл бұрын
I really like the way they use common tropes to really hold out that he there's still hope for him. We all know vampires don't have a reflection, for example, and using that small little detail to show he is still human is something I find really cool.
@anthonydipretoro8205
@anthonydipretoro8205 2 жыл бұрын
On Innistrad, vampires do have a reflection, but when reflected in silver-backed mirrors or moonlit running water, they appear as they would if they were mortal.
@Phoeveryoung
@Phoeveryoung 2 жыл бұрын
what a coincidence, just finished rewatching all your vids for the 5th time yesterday
@nheimi99
@nheimi99 2 жыл бұрын
This channel is so poetic and perfect. Thank you for what you do.
@joepool2246
@joepool2246 2 жыл бұрын
Every one of these videos are relaxing, fascinating, professional, and hypnotizing. Always gotta watch when a Rhystic Studies video comes out.
@Kyrbi0
@Kyrbi0 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic analysis as always. I particularly love how you always draw from such rich literary sources to explain things.
@mocapoable
@mocapoable 2 жыл бұрын
Love just randomly coming on to your page and finding new content
@c0barsm
@c0barsm 2 жыл бұрын
Killer video as usual! Thank you so much for this video.
@sethhale8828
@sethhale8828 2 жыл бұрын
Bravo again my friend. Quality work as always. Very possibly the best MtG channel on KZfaq
@tongzaggo
@tongzaggo 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sam for the recent surge of videos. Really enjoyed all of them 👍
@TheZarevok
@TheZarevok 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly the thing about Odric turning into a vampire that really hurts me, is that his card its so bad.
@cronian2372
@cronian2372 2 жыл бұрын
I loved this analysis, please keep them coming!
@clevestinson7996
@clevestinson7996 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work Sam. Thank you
@fordesgol7947
@fordesgol7947 2 жыл бұрын
It always gets me in the end. Those goosebumps that you feel relieved and also pumped. Insane storytelling too. Top dude
@AutkastKain
@AutkastKain 2 жыл бұрын
Your retelling of this story is amazing. Thank you
@UwURainUwU
@UwURainUwU 2 жыл бұрын
You videos are a blessing and a treasure. As always, thank you.
@damage_inc86425
@damage_inc86425 2 жыл бұрын
Another stellar video, this one really got me emotional. Bravo sir 🔥
@bububu__
@bububu__ 2 жыл бұрын
I can't believe how good this video is, you keep outdoing yourself
@NCISfreak123
@NCISfreak123 2 жыл бұрын
This video was absolutely incredible and opened my eyes to how remarkable Odric's story is!
@RyeGuy4821
@RyeGuy4821 2 жыл бұрын
This channel presents the blend of mtg and humanities elements with amazing narration/editing, for me without fail I am moved to tears. From Rhystic Studies it has solidified art as my favorite aspect of MTG.
@jaidendouglas-mendoza7586
@jaidendouglas-mendoza7586 2 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for the analysis you make it feel more real and help us to look at other stories with the knowledge that you provide.
@octopunch9300
@octopunch9300 2 жыл бұрын
Always a good day when you bring out a new video!
@DraphEnjoyer
@DraphEnjoyer 2 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of Arvad the Cursed a Benalish Knight turned vampire who still upholds his knightly devotion despite hungering for blood
@daniellim1350
@daniellim1350 2 жыл бұрын
So many people (me included) were bummed and even upset about Odric turning into a vampire. So I really appreciate this analysis in the overall story. Really puts into prespective how good the Magic story can be and is!
@2punego13
@2punego13 2 жыл бұрын
Masterful, one of your best to date, keep up the great work :)
@winkelfilms
@winkelfilms 2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved this. I would adore more character analyses, it's my favorite thing about magic
@Dragonroot95
@Dragonroot95 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely lovely video, once again! Very excited to see more stories on Odric, and genuinely hoping Odric heralds a new sort of Innistradian vampire.
@graemebloodworth8991
@graemebloodworth8991 2 жыл бұрын
Petition for Sam to be in charge of all future magic lore explainer videos. Absolutely top notch my dude.
@Corrupted
@Corrupted 10 ай бұрын
This.. was incredible
@SpicyNuggs562
@SpicyNuggs562 2 жыл бұрын
This is great. Thank you!
@Semesty
@Semesty 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderfull video as always. Keep up the good work.
@nickjoeb
@nickjoeb 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@marbleproxyshouseofzen7226
@marbleproxyshouseofzen7226 2 жыл бұрын
The ending quote was icing on the cake. Amazing video
@ancientswordrage
@ancientswordrage 2 жыл бұрын
Great video again!
@alexanderroberts165
@alexanderroberts165 2 жыл бұрын
This was so good. Please do more
@austinhatfield
@austinhatfield 2 жыл бұрын
two videos in a month? it must be my birthday. beautiful as always
@user-ej9ex1ng7r
@user-ej9ex1ng7r 10 ай бұрын
this video is a great start for every trader. thank you Michael for this opportunity
@matthewstooksbury
@matthewstooksbury 2 жыл бұрын
god damn dude. how do you keep doing this. such a good video
@edocor8081
@edocor8081 2 жыл бұрын
New rhystic studies video? Hell yeah
@coltonhowton7654
@coltonhowton7654 2 жыл бұрын
Odric was my first commander and still is my most powerful deck (go mono white). For the longest time I didn't know where he came from or where he fit in, but now, even more then before, he definitely holds a special place in my heart and my collection. Keep up the good work with these videos!
@timdornaus
@timdornaus 2 жыл бұрын
god the music in this and the last innistrad video is so magnificent
@sorexsum247
@sorexsum247 2 жыл бұрын
Instant classic again dr.rhystic
@lu15official
@lu15official 2 жыл бұрын
Mad respect for you! Great video! Hope to ser more lore analysis!!
@Fafnir_92
@Fafnir_92 2 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic Video! Thanl You for hard work!
@bobbiechristine
@bobbiechristine 2 жыл бұрын
Your work is simply unparalleled.
@maelxmusic1613
@maelxmusic1613 10 ай бұрын
I never would have thought a story in magic could truly make me sad. This is a beautiful story.
@grahamoden8681
@grahamoden8681 2 жыл бұрын
His M13 deck and the Golgari Corpsejack Menace deck were my first two full decks of magic. I appreciate the complexity of his character I never knew until now! Way to go writers at Wizards and way to go Sam for crafting this eloquent video!
@neonsmith2802
@neonsmith2802 2 жыл бұрын
really nice video on Odric, been running him as a commander since inistrad :)
@derincaglayan6300
@derincaglayan6300 2 жыл бұрын
So many videos! You spoil us sir
@ThaZapa
@ThaZapa 2 жыл бұрын
The biggest tragedy is his terrible and uninspired Vampire card.
@Kaanfight
@Kaanfight 2 жыл бұрын
Eh I’ve seen worse, I think it’s just the other two cards were much cooler and more interesting
@logantodd5943
@logantodd5943 2 жыл бұрын
@@Kaanfight it carried me in inistrad limited
@anthonydelfino6171
@anthonydelfino6171 2 жыл бұрын
We've gotten too used to the resource creation and the payoff being stapled together on the same card. It's not a terrible card, just needs other pieces to make him good. There have been far, far worse cards created.
@milessumida6770
@milessumida6770 2 жыл бұрын
There's some ludo narrative dissonance there since it synergises much better with other vampires than with humans.
@JohnDoe-vc5qb
@JohnDoe-vc5qb 2 жыл бұрын
@@anthonydelfino6171 It's a terrible card because blood tokens are a terrible mechanic.
@amberhernandez
@amberhernandez 2 жыл бұрын
Odric was a central piece in one of my first ever commander decks, Zurgo Warriors. I really leaned in on the Warrior theme hard, but Odric was one of the few who made it through despite his typing. With such a heavy attack phase focus, he was perfect for me, and he won me more games than any other single card in the rest of my deck. It's no surprise he hard carried in my Anafenza Soldiers deck the following months :P
@quinnjohnson3075
@quinnjohnson3075 2 жыл бұрын
Rhystic studies has officially won at life, getting sponsored by wizards of the coast, so cool.
@Vasquez2150
@Vasquez2150 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing material.
@johannespaasche3365
@johannespaasche3365 2 жыл бұрын
"You either Die a Hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villian." Truth spoken yet again, great video as always. The editing and Story telling on this channel are out of this world. Its incredible! So smoot and soothing no matter how devastating the story you tell and yet i always learn someting new while listening. Thank you!
@ambalennial3353
@ambalennial3353 Жыл бұрын
A few weeks ago I was reading an article about Griffith's (from Kentaro Miura's Berserk) own Hamartia and now after watching this video-essay Im so compelled to read more about Greek Tragedy... So cool
@trn288
@trn288 2 жыл бұрын
Nice work
@lucaselvis01
@lucaselvis01 2 жыл бұрын
one more video, loving this rhytin LOL
@Amphidsf
@Amphidsf 2 жыл бұрын
Huh, reread The Blessing of Blood and then needed to look up Innistrad Vampires. Their reflections is how they would be in normal life as if they weren't ever a vampire, but Odric saw himself as a notably younger man with vampire features.
@thomasdesrosiers-dorval5158
@thomasdesrosiers-dorval5158 2 жыл бұрын
I wanna see more of this! Great video: amazing that it is sponsored by WotC
@markerbenson
@markerbenson 2 жыл бұрын
Hearing you describe the environment and situation odric found himself in made me feel like you’d be an absolutely incredible dungeon master. Would be so cool to play a campaign written by you.
@EnclaveOfObsidian
@EnclaveOfObsidian 2 жыл бұрын
...this just makes the actual card they did of him even more infuriating! D: Regardless, excellent video Sam.
@eightywight
@eightywight 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed, a shameful waste of a character.
@anthonydipretoro8205
@anthonydipretoro8205 2 жыл бұрын
@@eightywight Waste of a character? We will see Odric again, doubly so after all the complaining.
@marinstoev4505
@marinstoev4505 2 жыл бұрын
This video makes me want to make an EDH deck with the new Odric. What a badass, truly a well written character. Subbed.
@Spiethstar
@Spiethstar 2 жыл бұрын
Great work Sam! When saw the VOW Odric card it did remind me of Blade. Now that idea seems like a plausible fate for Odric. Reaping through vampires using there own strenghts combined with the traits he keeps after the transformation.
@tengupnw5362
@tengupnw5362 Жыл бұрын
Just, beautiful
@gdiridium5525
@gdiridium5525 2 жыл бұрын
i loved his story as i read it, and I'd say the tragedy is heightened further by the fact that not only is his card woefully bad, it also does nothing to convey his tragic story,
@denispellerin2815
@denispellerin2815 2 жыл бұрын
Good gods your content is excellent!
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