Emmara Tandris

 

Title: "The Accord's Heartbeat"
Emmara Tandris, known as the Soul of the Accord, has always been a beacon of hope and unity. Born into the Conclave of Selesnya, Emmara’s natural ability to inspire trust and cooperation made her a rising star within the guild. As an elf cleric, her magic is deeply tied to life itself, channeling the strength of the earth to protect and heal those who fight for peace.

During the Ravnican Guild Wars, Emmara's resolve was tested. Amidst the chaos and violence, she stood firm, negotiating truces and fostering alliances between sworn enemies. It was in one such battle that her powers revealed their true nature. When surrounded by adversaries, Emmara tapped into the lifeforce of the land, summoning Soldiers imbued with the light of Selesnya. These tokens of her magic were more than just warriors—they were manifestations of her unwavering belief in unity.

While other leaders sought dominance, Emmara worked tirelessly to rebuild bridges burned by conflict. She believes that every act of hatred can be undone by an act of trust, and it is this principle that guides her every decision. As whispers of another Ravnican conflict stir, Emmara stands ready to defend not just her guild, but the fragile accord she has spent her life nurturing.

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Deck Strategy

Deck Archetype: Tokens and Lifegain Synergy
Emmara’s ability to create lifelink Soldier tokens whenever she’s tapped makes her ideal for a deck centered on token generation, lifegain, and tapping synergies.

1. Token Generation

Emmara’s ability shines brightest in a deck designed to maximize tapping her repeatedly.

• Key Enablers:

  • Song of Freyalise: Allows creatures to tap for mana, including Emmara.
  • Earthcraft: Tap creatures to untap lands, enabling infinite combos with token generators.
  • Mobilize and Benefactor's Draught: Untap all creatures and draw cards.

• Token Doublers:

  • Anointed Procession: Doubles the tokens Emmara generates.
  • Parallel Lives: Creates exponential value with each activation.
  • Cathars' Crusade: Buffs all your creatures as tokens enter the battlefield.

2. Lifegain Synergy

The lifelink Soldier tokens provide consistent lifegain, enabling synergistic interactions.

• Lifegain Payoffs:
  • Soul Warden and Ajani's Pridemate: Gain life and grow a powerful creature base.
  • Archangel of Thune: Spreads +1/+1 counters across your board.
  • Well of Lost Dreams: Turns lifegain into card draw.

3. Tapping Synergies

Emmara’s ability requires her to be tapped, which can be triggered in creative ways.

• Tap Effects:
  • Springleaf Drum: Tap her for mana while generating tokens.
  • Immaculate Magistrate: Boost other creatures by tapping Emmara.
  • Fanatical Devotion: Tap creatures to regenerate key permanents.

4. Wide Board Finishers

With the tokens she generates, the deck is primed for massive swings.

• Win Conditions:
  • Overwhelming Stampede or Craterhoof Behemoth: Leverage your token army for an explosive attack.
  • Triumph of the Hordes: Finish games with infect damage.
  • Shalai, Voice of Plenty: Protect your board while enabling massive buffs.