The Horror of Innistrad | Dissecting Gothic, Cosmic, and Cinematic Terror

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This video investigates the shifting locus of fear on the Gothic plane of Innistrad.
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🎵 Music:
Frédéric Chopin - No. 20 C# Minor, Lento con gran espressione
Erik Satie - Gymnopedie No.3
Frédéric Chopin - No.21 C Minor
Gluck / Siloti - Orfeo ed Euridice
Vanilla - Crystals
Vanilla - Time
📘 Chapters:
0:00 Shudder
1:02 The Light of the Gothic Moon
5:31 Four Regions - Four Monsters
13:52 The Humans are Terrified
18:30 Something Cosmic This Way Comes
25:00 Horrific Dissonance
30:16 On a Dark and Silver Screen
35:25 Comfort Fears
39:39 Credits
📓 Sources:
Stoker, Bram. Dracula. 1897.
Wyatt, James. The Art of Magic: the Gathering: Innistrad. Perfect Square. 2016.
mtg.fandom.com/wiki/Innistrad_(plane) - Mtg Wiki: Innistrad
magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/savor-flavor/planeswalkers-guide-innistrad-introduction-2011-08-24 - A Planeswalker’s Guide to Innistrad (2011)
magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/creating-art-innistrad-2011-09-05 - Art Direction of Innistrad (2011)
magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/savor-flavor/planeswalkers-guide-innistrad-gavony-and-humans-2011-09-27 - Planeswalker’s Guide: Gavony and Humans (2011)
magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/savor-flavor/planeswalkers-guide-innistrad-kessig-and-werewolves-2011-10-05 - Planeswalker’s Guide: Kessig and Werewolves (2011)
magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/savor-flavor/planeswalkers-guide-innistrad-nephalia-and-undead-2011-10-19 - Planeswalker’s Guide: Nephalia and the Undead (2011)
magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/savor-flavor/planeswalkers-guide-innistrad-stensia-and-vampires-2011-11-02 - Planeswalker’s Guide: Stensia and Vampires (2011)
magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/planeswalkers-guide-innistrad-midnight-hunt-2021-09-09 - Planeswalker’s Guide: Innistrad Midnight Hunt (2021)
magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/savor-flavor/costuming-2011-10-12 - Costuming (2011)
www.hipstersofthecoast.com/2021/09/innistrad-midnight-hunt-grand-art-tour/ - Innistrad Midnight Hunt Grand Art Tour (2021)
magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/innistrad-design-handoff-document-2021-08-23 - Innistrad design handoff document
magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/odds-ends-innistrad-midnight-hunt-part-1-2021-09-27 - Odds and Ends: Innistrad Midnight Hunt (2021)
www.rpgpub.com/threads/gothic-and-lovecraftian-horror-are-inherently-thematically-incompatible.3114/ - Gothic and Cosmic Horror are inherently incompatible
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_fiction - Gothic fiction wiki
www.jstor.org/stable/26356385 - The Haunter of the Dark: Lovecraft and Modern Horror Cinema (2015)
chopin.nifc.pl/en/chopin/kompozycja/52 - Chopin, No. 20 C# Minor
The Nature of Horror - Noël Carroll (1987)
www.jstor.org/stable/431308
The Paradox of Horror: Fear as a Positive Emotion - Katerina Bantinaki (2012)
www.jstor.org/stable/43496533
Film Bodies: Gender, Genre, and Excess - Linda Williams (1991)
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/naeBYNhzqt-WmXU.html - The Gothic: A Lecture
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJthopBisLqumKs.html - Representing the Gothic
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mbljnNuhybiRf6s.html - The Story of Innistrad - MTG Lore
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gap6lrCeuNyYYI0.html - Inside the Deck: Innistrad Design and Development
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iL2Uf7GjyqfWnZs.html - The Plane of Innistrad Explained
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bNaXadCG2Le-l6M.html - Inside R&D: Shadows Over Innistrad
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mJePZNKLnNuqlmg.html - Inside R&D: Eldritch Moon
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hKeoo7tjzJqYdWw.html - Magic Arcanum - Innistrad
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eduYmLVikpqcZok.html - Gothic Horror Explained
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g8qmZZyFvrbegJs.html - Cosmic Horror Explained
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nbSfm6eWzNTFf4U.html - The British Library - The Gothic (Professor John Bowen)
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibp_fcmly8yzoac.html - A brief history of goths (Dan Adams)
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nLt-qKl9rdy6nps.html - Features of Gothic Literature
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/abNjf5eHrsDaXYk.html - Titan of Terror: Lovecraft
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qbVzm7iLtb7UgJs.html - Attacked by a Werewolf in Tibet - Werewolf of London (1935)
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rKqKoMmhpqu7j3k.html - What Happens in Innistrad: Midnight Hunt? Magic Arcanum (2021)
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qbWGZdyUvLOWqJc.html - Kiss of the Vampire (1963) - Complete Film
#mtg #magicthegathering #innistrad

Пікірлер: 731

@demolisherman1763 2 жыл бұрын

Rhystic studies always takes priority on my stack

@TheOobo 2 жыл бұрын

They've got split second in my notifications, that's for sure.

@Case2_0 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a really bad pick up line.

@tron_the7the9 2 жыл бұрын

Even though this has nothing to do with sex... it sounds like a sex thing

@NStripleseven 2 жыл бұрын

that sounds… odd

@kvetchenfinks7044 2 жыл бұрын

Kinky

@Gromek999 2 жыл бұрын

Innistrad has always been my favorite MTG plane

@crazebear 2 жыл бұрын

Ayy you’re here too? Love your content man

@benniemi3213 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@chalkybutter1302 2 жыл бұрын

The objective fact of Innistrad stated so boldly, I respect that.

@NStripleseven 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a great one, for sure

@ryanbolson23 2 жыл бұрын

Same

@NymPSeudo 2 жыл бұрын

Lingering a moment on the card art for Triskaidekaphobia, if you look closely, you'll notice the number 13 occurs multiple times in the image: 13 rivulets of blood, 13 kitchen utensils, 13 logs in the fireplace. I find it to be a really neat detail :)

@bramd4423 11 ай бұрын

I think I counted thirteen planks of wood on the ceiling

@jackoster7115 10 ай бұрын

Thirteen stones on the rim of the fireplace, thirteen rivets in the barrel, thirteen shards of glass, thirteen planks in the ceiling. they missed nothing in the insane attention to detail given to this card

@Mr_Catastr0phe 2 жыл бұрын

One other card from Shadows Over Innistrad that was always a favorite, keeping with the truly Gothic within the setting was Avacynian Missionaries/Lunarch Inquisitors. It really works, especially considering the fact that nothing physically changes about those on the card, just that their emotions are twisted by their own fear and zealotry, turning from peaceful clerics, to violent crusaders.

@auroralee 2 жыл бұрын

And Wayne Reynolds' art is absolutely fantastic. One of my favorite works from the set!

@sdfkjgh 2 жыл бұрын

@Mr Catastr0phe: Well, not quite nothing physically changes. They go from 3/3 to 4/4, but that could just be down to getting better weaponry.

@Mr_Catastr0phe 2 жыл бұрын

@@sdfkjgh Yeah, it's clear from the art, they go from robes and censers to armor and maces, easy way to explain the Stat change. But what I mean when I say nothing physically changes is that they don't undergo a metamorphosis in the same way as other creatures in the sets.

@sdfkjgh 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mr_Catastr0phe: I know, I was just joshing you.

@dusk6159 Жыл бұрын

Absurd radiation-nuclear myths and the most typical historical revisionism on the crusades in the Middle Ages. We checked it all with this video.

@samlundberg3146 2 жыл бұрын

“I imagine what it must have been like to sit down with a warm meal with death incarnate; and I smile.” Holy shit, man. What an amazing line. Keep it up

@The5lacker 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like I must be as crazy as the cultists at the Drownyard Temple, because Eldritch Moon is my favorite set of all time. The influence of Emrakul on the living leading to the reliance on the dead is a great twist to the previous relations and power dynamics of the plane, and I love basically every twisted monstrosity of an Eldrazi either bathed in shadow or eerie moonlight.

@BigBoi237 2 жыл бұрын

The concept of the Eldrazi was very interesting, it's just that the way it was handled left a lot to be desired, especially by the people who really liked what Innistrad was already doing.

@AFailedTuringTest 2 жыл бұрын

@@BigBoi237 Yeah Emrakul should intervened in Battle for Zendikar, but that would have meant the Gatewatch lost, and they cant have their heros lose. They'd sell less cards.

@mrrodgers0 2 жыл бұрын

@@AFailedTuringTest Except most of the gatewatch arc was mostly defeats or hollow victories? BfZ was their only "clean" victory. SOI/EMN technically was a victory, but one that leaves an ominous sense of dread and mystery. KLD/AER was an intentional sacrifice to cover up the theft of the planar bridge and lure the gatewatch to Amonkhet. AKH/HOU was an unmitigated disaster. XLN/RIX resulted in Bolas acquiring the immortal sun and a social/romantic manipulation point against Jace. DOM led to death of Belzenlok and Liliana's contract defaulting to Bolas, giving him a general for his undead horde. The GRN/RNA/WAR psuedo-block was a victory in the end, but one that came at the death of Gideon, Dack, and many other potential allies for the gatewatch, plus widespread destruction on Ravnica and the limiting of Ugin's ability to be involved with future crises as he is now occupied with being Bolas' jailer.

@avian1 2 жыл бұрын

@@mrrodgers0 When you put it that way, the Gatewatch seems to really have had a tough go of it, huh.

@artemi7 2 жыл бұрын

The only real problem with Shadows was that it really should have come before Battle for Zendikar. As it was, the twist of Emrakul was incredibly poorly telegraphed. But if it had been before? Holy heck would that have been a twist!

@___ooobodybagooo___ 2 жыл бұрын

"These aren't signs of paranoia. They are the tactics of the wise "

@niktee431 2 жыл бұрын

Sam, I get so excited when a new Rhystic Studies video drops. The insight, attention to detail, and depth provided is always mind blowing. Don't stop being great.

@lucaselvis01 2 жыл бұрын

YEAH

@blueknight5754 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@gordonlekfors2708 2 жыл бұрын

it's tepid at best. long-winded parallels, pretentious and blathering.

@pavarottiaardvark3431 2 жыл бұрын

One thing about 10:02 this crops up in a lot of gothic and romantic literature because the writers lived through it - the Tambora Eruption changed the weather and the color of the skies in many parts of the world.

@kylegonewild 2 жыл бұрын

When I first saw Tragic Slip way back then I knew I was going to like this plane, but I was wrong. I loved it.

@dangerouscool 2 жыл бұрын

Why is it that every Rhystic Studies video leaves me speechless? And that intro with Chopin’s nocturn was practically orgasmic.

@serenarussell6031 2 жыл бұрын

Another incredible upload! Though, I was hoping for the whole video for you to mention my favorite gimmick of Innistrad's, that being pairs of separate cards that tell a story between them, like Make a Wish and Grapple with the Past. I find them wonderfully eerie and tragic.

@gordonlekfors2708 2 жыл бұрын

they're a bit silly tbh.

@robrick9361 2 жыл бұрын

@@gordonlekfors2708 Why is it silly? Also why is it considered a gimmick, seems pretty cool.

@legoupil1819 2 жыл бұрын

I always thought the monuments ressembled a heron's head, pointing to the downfall of the other angels and sigarda becoming the sole protector of humanity

@bakomusha 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting into words my feelings on Return to Innistrad! I'm overjoyed the new sets have fixed what they broke! Cosmic Horror is a tricky genre to nail down, and it is also very very popular and easy to ride on. Any lazy hack can name drop Lovecraft and the Elder Gods, but few can actually make the genre scary! Gothic Horror is much easier to nail down and express because it's so personal! Cosmic Horror asks: What scares you about the universe, while Gothic Horror asks: What scares you about the world.

@Tacklepig 2 жыл бұрын

It's more that Gothic Horror is something that scares you within the world, while Cosmic horror is something that scares you about the universe. Gothic Horror is the werewolf trying to kill you. Cosmic Horror is a revelation that leaves your entire perception of reality shattered. There's no monster trying to kill you, the monster just needs to exist and that's enough.

@MerlinTheCommenter 2 жыл бұрын

@@Tacklepig the best part is the monster neither knows nor cares you even exist. We are bacteria to these entities. Not even ants. You go back in time 100 years, humans didn't even know bacteria exists. That's the level of irrelevance we are to them.

@mrrodgers0 2 жыл бұрын

@@MerlinTheCommenter This is not an attack on your broader point, which I think nails the essence of cosmic horror, but just a pedantic correction- we've had microscopes powerful enough to observe bacteria since at least the 1670's, and the germ theory of disease has been around since the 1020's. (Though it didn't really gain mainstream acceptance until the late 19th century) You might be thinking of viruses, as those weren't discovered until the 1890's, putting the final nail in the coffin of the miasma theory.

@ToxicAtom 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite magic card of all time, Kruin Outlaw, and its backside, Terror of Kruin Pass, taught me how deceptively powerful Menace can be as a form of evasion, and a massive Double Striker, pumped by the many lords and anthems of Gruul, all coalesce neatly on what I believe is the werewolf best represented in art of them all. The proportions of the beast, the perspective of the piece, and the frame it all resides in, come together to display a monster that commands attention and leads the pack. Here's hoping for a reprint and another great halloween.

@theovertyrant2620 2 жыл бұрын

Not only is this my favorite plane in MTG every time this channel uploads on a weekend I get some cocoa and a blanket and sit through the whole thing. What a treat Rhystic Studies is. Never stop.

@lorentzcoffin4957 2 жыл бұрын

Eldritch was what it was meant to be, the invasion of the alien. The thematic clash of the two horrors, of the classic and the modern. I utterly love it.

@zackswanson7188 2 жыл бұрын

I actually really enjoyed shadows and eldritch moon. It felt like playing bloodborne in card form

@beeman4266 Жыл бұрын

Eldritch moon is also like.. the coolest name ever. Expansions set on innistrad always have the best names. Avacyn restored is great too.

@maximonamitzhian9064 3 ай бұрын

Except Bloodborne is good.

@zackswanson7188 3 ай бұрын

@@maximonamitzhian9064 lol different time.

@SamuelDennis13 Жыл бұрын

I would love to see Rhystic Studies talk about the how the differences between Gothic Horror/Eldritch Horror in this block and something like Bloodborne, which also captures both of those themes.

@cthulhuian6218 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite cards from Innistrad isn't one of the spooky ones, but its honestly one of the most heart warming cards I've ever seen. Its Beloved Beggar which flips to Generous Soul, as Beloved Beggar it has disturb and has flavor text that says "Charity is rare on Innistrad, but kindness is always repaid", when it flips to Generous Soul the flavor text reads, "As long as evil threatens this town, the Blessed Sleep can wait". In a world were geists roam the world, causing pain and fear, its always nice to see that even death can't stop good people from fighting for the betterment of the world, whether it be an illegitimate son or a lonely beggar of the town, paying back its kindness with his ghostly blade

@dragonfire72 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorites is the Malevolent Hermit, who after death becomes the Benevolent Geist- he eschews the Blessed Sleep to give, to laugh, and perhaps, to live- ironic that it required his death to show him how to live.

@22freedom33 2 жыл бұрын

It's always a good day when Rhystic Studies upload, it's even a better day when it's Halloween and the video is on theme

@lucaselvis01 2 жыл бұрын

YES

@davidolinger3948 2 жыл бұрын

Im actually studying Gothic literature in my AP lit class, and this is actually gonna help me so much to show off some cool gothic knowledge in my class, you are such an incredible teacher and you have the most entrancing video editing ive ever seen. Happy Halloween!!!

@highdark4 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful Halloween treat! Thanks, Sam.

@cwjdog57 2 жыл бұрын

Woke up, 40 minute Rhystic Study video. Today is going to be a good day.

@DimensionPlant 2 жыл бұрын

Cosmic Horror and regular horror do mix. For instance, in jeremias gotthelf's Black spider the titular spider is the devil's punishment for the townsfolk as they neglected the deal they let one of them make. The horror does come a bit from the spider, but mostly from the townsfolk willing to sacrifice their own when it's convenient to them. "In their silence they were in agreement", in effect the spider only reveals what was already in the hearts of people by putting them under duress.

@WhereThighs 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the new video. You helped me learn a lot more about the geography of the plane, which I'd always found harder to dig into than other planes. I couldn't help but feel for Dennick, and have been given reasons to seek out more lore, finally. I love both Gothic and Cosmic horror, but it was nice to understand better why the two don't, necessarily, mix.

@MegaMac464 2 жыл бұрын

I've been looking forward to this video since first finding your videos years ago. You never fail to re-ignite my love of this game while also teaching me so much about the world of art. Please never stop doing what you love :)

@TeaRanosaur 2 жыл бұрын

I think part of why horror is so rewarding is because it shows us what we value. The best way to know about what you care about is to realize you are too afraid to lose it.

@gavcanflip 2 жыл бұрын

As usual, just phenomenal. Will definitely be returning for inspiration on a gothic horror DnD campaign, and whenever I need a feel-good documentary on my all-time favourite plane

@ExhaustedElox 2 жыл бұрын

Sam, this is a breathtakingly beautiful video. Your deft touch cannot be overstated. Well done.

@MTGJosh 2 жыл бұрын

As always, beautifullly and eloquently put. It brings me such joy to see your production value.

@dargossss 2 жыл бұрын

You did a fantastic job for this video. I love how you highlight the art of each set you talk about. Thanks!

@ihaveasnake 2 жыл бұрын

You make an art out of analyzing art. This was so great - always look forward to your videos. I never really knew how deep looking into a art piece could be until I found your videos a few years ago.

@WolfPackAlpha-sn2sw 2 жыл бұрын

I love when things open with my favorite classical composer, even more so with one of my favorite nocturnes

@lucasmilone5902 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite channels, it’s amazing how I began playing MtG again a few days ago and this video dropped right along the same time.

@HvH420 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video as always. Top notch editing, tons of research and passion really makes this great. Soon as I saw the notification that you uploaded I dropped everything to watch.

@eleanorsfate445 2 жыл бұрын

It really speaks volumes about your competence and quality content that you can drag my most favorite sets, EM and SoI like that and *still* keep me hooked for the entire video. Kudos. And also how dare you.

@DeaFX 2 жыл бұрын

Dude As niche as this video is, for the quality it deserves a lot of views. Such a thorough essay. It's very inspiring to know more (with such depth) about the exciting lore and history of the card game i've been playing for years. I am excited to see you make videos like this on all of the planes of the multiverse!

@rodmerrill7169 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely one of THE best videos on youtube, you guys are amazing. My love for Innistrad rekindled, and my passion for art restored. Thank you so much for your hard work on making this video, top quality editing and effects. Vivid imagery really brings even the meager cards to life, reminding me of what made me like these cards when they came out. Again, thank you and keep up the fantastic job your doing. You have gained my upmost respect.

@ninjafished 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what an amazing tribute! Your timing also impeccable. Great job as always!

@spearchest 2 жыл бұрын

I could listen to Sam narrate paint drying and would eat that shit up, man

@joebobby8371 2 жыл бұрын

This guy blood artists

@kevincastner4541 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I was looking forward to watching this all day, and it did not disappoint 👏 Your videos get better and better. The music, exposition, cinematography - all top notch.

@seannowlan4389 2 жыл бұрын

Great upload, my recent studies in history have given a greater appreciation for the art and detail of this plane!

@markthegriffin 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great analysis of the melding of so many varieties of horror and fantasy that we all love so much about Innistrad. Thanks for a great piece as always dood!

@matthewstooksbury 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, the wait for your videos is more than worth it. You always impress. Well done!

@ZeroStako Жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite films ever. I return to it so often. It's so well stated, so rich in thought and so well built. Thank you for this.

@raimundopilotto2675 2 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to see one of your works. Love it, especially the treatment of the horror genre.

@Twitchmaster69 2 жыл бұрын

im so excited every time Rhystic drops a new video, every video you make is a treat. I cant wait for your next vid.

@rossseed1451 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible work, as always, thanks for the great video and all the best!

@acddef1650 2 жыл бұрын

Always excited to see a new Rhystic studies video in my feed!

@jacobmullin3428 2 жыл бұрын

Your work is simply haunting, a shiver runs down my spine at the sight of your videos popping up on my recommended.

@mrpandabites 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos have always had lashings of the Romantic and watching them always brings me back to my university art history classes. This one is as poignant as ever but it pays special homage to one of my favourite artistic lineages. This was an absolutely delightful love-letter to the horror genre, thank-you.

@falconlord7811 2 жыл бұрын

The eldritch horror of eldritch moon was truly an amazing spin on lovecraftian horror

@MTGPringles Жыл бұрын

I don't know how many times I've watched this, it's just so soothing to hear in the background at work, or when the room is too silent.

@UncommonCommander 2 жыл бұрын

The way you timed your words during Chopin's Nucturnes was fantastic. You always get my views, and this just reminded me of what makes you special!

@apocalypticsquirrel 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. The combination of the music, narration, and high-impact card art that I have lots of fond memories of had me quite emotional. Thank you. :)

@macfryling8421 2 жыл бұрын

A fantastic video as always Sam, was so excited to see this video!

@Shadow298 2 жыл бұрын

Another truly brilliant work. Thanks as always for your time & effort in making these videos.

@bradcallahan3546 2 жыл бұрын

You seriously have the best videos to date. On point every single time. Bravo.

@jeremyabercrombie3178 2 жыл бұрын

I think your work is just brilliant. You have tremendously insightful views and wonderful attention to detail. It's like taking a short class. I always come away having broadened my awareness and appreciation, and I always look forward to new videos from you. Thank you.

@counsellour 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. How wonderful to know that you are now finding the time and resources to create this sort of full-length, in depth content. I hope to one day be able to introduce you and my friend, Nathan, who is a writer of horror fiction and also with the twists of the superhero genre. He also always recommends Shudder to me. I can't wait for the next Innistrad video, and even more for the next Halloween deep dive.

@JSBozick 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the video. Thank you so much for such an entertaining, informative, and insightful look into one of my favorite planes!

@jeffronas9122 2 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite video of yours so far! Wow! Always great content Sam

@Tryo707 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. As usual, the work is simply magnificent. Sublime videos are very much your specialty.

@obadijahparks 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are consistently works of art. One day I'll watch them all. I apologize about being to busy to prioritize your older works.

@willie6278 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing work as always!

@Xingyi21 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos have inspired me to spend more time learning about art and culture. Thank you!

@markb7913 2 жыл бұрын

You took the words out of my heart. Well done!

@frands24 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great video. Loved it!

@crown1346 2 жыл бұрын

This was amazing. I can't believe it's free. Thank you so much. This was a blast to listen and watch.

@jacobthompson5527 2 жыл бұрын

excellent as always, and covering my favorite plane no less. thanks again for the great videos!

@chrisborakai8457 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work as always. I love seeing your view on MTG and these video essays are very well written and edited. Happy Halloween and looking forward to the next!

@MegatronYES 2 жыл бұрын

Magnificent work, as always

@potatochop 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely phenomenal work, Rhystic Studies. Just stunning.

@nolo2484 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely phenomenal content. Thank you for the time and effort you put into these videos, the passion is felt by all who watch your content and it is a breath of fresh air in an age where media is often lifeless as the monsters of Innistrad

@williamlovemo8596 2 жыл бұрын

bro, i am always amazed at how great these videos are. the writing and delivery are top notch and i always love it. Thank you

@ThePeppeFarina 2 жыл бұрын

As an italian viewer of yours I find very precious your love for Italy and italian culture and poetry... It really shows (in the attention for correct pronunciation and in the wealth of examples) that you really love my country's culture, can I ask you how it came to be for you? It's not usually found around youtube, such dedication and interest. Not only in this video, many of yours, Colours of Ravnica comes to mind.

@ike2783 2 жыл бұрын

Yet another amazing video! I didn't know why the second return to Innistrad didn't quite hit as well as the first time, but you summed it up nicely with the gothic vs. cosmic horror. Looking forward to the next video!

@fernandozavaletabustos205 Жыл бұрын

Another great video as always!

@Mr_Myst13 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video as always!!!

@c0barsm 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you so much for this wonderful and nervous stroll through a spooky Magic world!

@heresjonny. Жыл бұрын

This particular plane is what got me back into collecting again. Loved playing in school lol

@justkosmo6806 2 жыл бұрын

I really love this video. Perfect way to spend a bit of my Halloween! Thanks for all the great work

@ottertvmtg6229 2 жыл бұрын

timestamp 1:06 to skip the sponsor stuff

@dingusdong 2 жыл бұрын

god

@Zellpher 2 жыл бұрын

Your content is my purest form of escapism. Your undying love for MTG is an inspiration for me, the art has always been what has drawn me to this TCG. Your homages are always such a treat for me. Thank you so much. I do not know you, nor could I ever hope to, but you seemingly have so much of the qualities I look for in my friends, I can't help but think how grateful I'd be to count you as one. Keep up the amazing work!

@ctrain6962 2 жыл бұрын

This is one well put together video. Don't know how long it took to put this together but hats off to you.

@chriswilkins3690 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, your chill and introspective essays are sooooo my jam. Happy belated Hallow's Eve!

@josemcdillo9453 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like every episode is better than the last! Love everything you are doing for the community.

@1996jgm 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutly amazing, this is a love letter to innistrad, congrats for your amazing work

@djinn6720 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite video of yours so far, profound as always.

@chrisschoenthal3725 2 жыл бұрын

Another absolute masterpiece! Great work!

@paulanson5392 2 жыл бұрын

This. This is the stuff. Thanks for making this Halloween a memorable one.

@jeffreybarker357 2 жыл бұрын

American living in Germany here. I first got into Magic during Shadows Over Innistrad. In retrospect, seeing these cards again (and those in Shadows) is amazing because I physically see these buildings in my neighborhood every single day. This was a great video and I've been waiting for a while to sit down and watch it. I loved it through and through--thank you for putting this together.