Bruna, Light of Alabaster
Bruna, Light of Alabaster: The Eternal Sentinel
In the skies above the plane of Innistrad, where shadows creep and despair festers, a radiant figure cuts through the darkness: Bruna, Light of Alabaster. She is no mere angel—she is a guardian, a beacon of hope for the lost, and a fierce protector of those who walk the path of light. Her alabaster wings shine like a second sun, dispelling the gloom and warding off the horrors that prey on the weak.
Origins
Long before Innistrad was plagued by monstrous horrors, Bruna was created by Avacyn to embody the purity and protection of the celestial host. Unlike her kin, who took to the battlefield with flaming swords, Bruna was tasked with safeguarding the sanctity of souls. Her charge was not just to defend the living but to guard the very essence of virtue itself.
Legends say that Bruna’s spear was forged from the light of the first dawn, a weapon imbued with the power to sever darkness from its roots. Her enchantments, shimmering with divine energy, bind the wicked and shield the righteous. It is said that those touched by her light feel a sense of overwhelming peace, as though their burdens are lifted and their fears silenced.
The Call of Enchantment
Bruna is not just a warrior but a weaver of magic. Her connection to enchantments is not incidental but central to her very being. As the Light of Alabaster, she draws upon the threads of the multiverse itself, binding them into a tapestry of protection and power. Each aura that she gathers is a fragment of faith, a testament to the resilience of the souls she protects.
However, her magic comes at a cost. The more Bruna binds to herself, the more she risks losing her individuality, becoming a living embodiment of divine will rather than a being with thoughts and feelings of her own. Yet, she carries this burden willingly, for she understands the weight of her responsibility.
The Eternal Conflict
Bruna’s greatest challenge came during the rise of the Eldrazi. When Emrakul’s corruption spread across Innistrad, the angels themselves were not spared. Bruna’s sisters, Sigarda and Gisela, were torn between duty and the creeping madness that plagued their kind. While Sigarda resisted and Gisela succumbed, Bruna found herself on the edge of despair. Her light flickered but did not waver.
In a fateful moment, Bruna clashed with her fallen sister, Gisela. The battle was both physical and spiritual, as Bruna sought to cleanse the taint of Emrakul from her sister’s soul. Though she could not save Gisela, her efforts gave Sigarda the strength to rally the remaining angels, ensuring that Innistrad’s light would not be entirely extinguished.
The Protector’s Legacy
Even as Innistrad teeters on the brink of chaos, Bruna soars above, her alabaster light shining as a reminder that hope endures. To many, she is a savior, but to others, she is a symbol of sacrifice—an angel who has given everything to preserve the sanctity of the world.
Bruna’s enemies fear her for her unmatched strength and unyielding resolve. Her allies revere her as a guardian who will never abandon them, even in the face of insurmountable odds. For those who have seen her fight, one truth remains: as long as Bruna, Light of Alabaster, soars through the heavens, the light of hope will never truly fade.
Enchantment Sacrifice Outlets
Greater Good
- Sacrifice a creature (like Bruna or another aura-enchanted creature) to draw cards equal to its power, then discard three cards. Great for digging for key pieces.
Fanatical Devotion
- Sacrifice a creature to regenerate another creature. Protects Bruna and other key creatures.
Therapist of the Hollow (if you use creatures to carry auras)
- Sacrifice enchanted creatures for extra synergy.
Martyr's Cause
- Sacrifice creatures to prevent damage, protecting Bruna or other valuable pieces.
Recursion and Utility
Since you’re sacrificing enchantments, it’s essential to have ways to reuse them:
Crystal Chimes
- Sacrifice to return all enchantments from your graveyard to your hand.
Starfield of Nyx
- Turns enchantments into creatures for sacrifice and recursion value. It also returns an enchantment to the battlefield at the beginning of your upkeep.
Replenish
- Return all enchantments from your graveyard to the battlefield.
Open the Vaults
- Similar to Replenish but also brings artifacts back.
Hall of Heliod’s Generosity
- Put an enchantment from your graveyard on top of your library.
Token Generators and Lifegain Synergy
If you need additional synergy with token generation or lifegain:
Sigil of the Empty Throne
- Creates 4/4 Angel tokens whenever you cast an enchantment.
Doomwake Giant
- Provides a board wipe whenever you cast enchantments.
Ajani's Chosen
- Creates Cat tokens and attaches auras to them for more sacrifice outlets.
Value-Based Sacrifice Enablers
Dictate of Erebos or Grave Pact
- Punish your opponents by making them sacrifice creatures whenever you sacrifice your own creatures.
Aura Thief
- Steal all enchantments when it dies.
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
- Combines with lifelink and enchantments for additional synergy.
Mana and Card Advantage
Femeref Enchantress
- Draw a card whenever an enchantment is put into a graveyard.
Kor Spiritdancer
- Draw a card whenever you cast an aura spell.
Argothian Enchantress
- Provides more card draw as you cast enchantments.
Thematic Finishers
Since Bruna is a Voltron commander, finishers help close out the game:
Eldrazi Conscription
- An aura that gives a massive +10/+10 buff and annihilator.
All That Glitters
- Turns Bruna into a powerhouse by buffing her based on the number of artifacts and enchantments you control.
Righteous Authority
- Boosts power and toughness while providing consistent card draw.
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