The Hidden Lies Behind Our Eyes

Modern* Angels Humans Tokens WB (Orzhov)

SinBlade

Creature (26)

• 2x Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
• 2x Bloodline Keeper  ^Flip
• 1x Bruna, the Fading Light  ^Meld
• 1x Gisela, the Broken Blade  ^Meld
• 4x Hanweir Militia Captain  ^Flip
• 3x Lone Rider  ^Flip
• 3x Mentor of the Meek
• 3x Pious Evangel  ^Flip
• 3x Unruly Mob
• 1x Voldaren Pariah  ^Flip
• 3x Wall of Omens

Land (23)

• 4x Isolated Chapel
• 7x Plains
• 4x Shambling Vent
• 7x Swamp
• 1x Westvale Abbey  ^Flip

Enchantment (3)

• 2x Legion's Landing  ^Flip
• 1x Profane Procession  ^Flip

Artifact (6)

• 2x Chalice of Life  ^Flip
• 1x Eldrazi Monument
• 1x Neglected Heirloom  ^Flip
• 2x Spear of Heliod

Planeswalker (2)

• 1x Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
• 1x Sorin, Solemn Visitor

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Sideboard

Instant (8)

• 3x Disenchant
• 2x Reciprocate
• 3x Utter End

Enchantment (5)

• 2x Pacifism
• 3x Stasis Snare

Creature (2)

• 2x Odric, Master Tactician

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Maybeboard

Creature (50)

• 3x Accursed Witch  ^Flip
• 1x Angel of Despair
• 1x Archangel Avacyn  ^Flip
• 2x Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
• 2x Athreos, God of Passage
• 3x Avacynian Missionaries  ^Flip
• 3x Bloodline Keeper  ^Flip
• 3x Cloistered Youth  ^Flip
• 3x Deathbringer Liege
• 3x Disowned Ancestor
• 1x Erebos, God of the Dead
• 3x Extricator of Sin  ^Flip
• 2x Golden Guardian  ^Flip
• 3x Heir of Falkenrath  ^Flip
• 1x Heliod, God of the Sun
• 2x Kindly Stranger  ^Flip
• 3x Loyal Cathar  ^Flip
• 2x Odric, Master Tactician
• 3x Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
• 1x Thraben Gargoyle  ^Flip
• 3x Town Gossipmonger  ^Flip
• 2x Voldaren Pariah  ^Flip

Artifact (12)

• 1x Azor's Gateway  ^Flip
• 2x Cryptolith Fragment  ^Flip
• 1x Dowsing Dagger  ^Flip
• 1x Elbrus, the Binding Blade  ^Flip
• 1x Primal Amulet  ^Flip
• 2x Spear of Heliod
• 1x The Immortal Sun
• 1x Treasure Map  ^Flip
• 2x Whip of Erebos

Instant (9)

• 3x Anguished Unmaking
• 3x Dismember
• 3x Reciprocate

Enchantment (5)

• 2x Always Watching
• 2x Arguel's Blood Fast  ^Flip
• 1x Path of Mettle  ^Flip

Planeswalker (2)

• 1x Kaya, Ghost Assassin
• 1x Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord

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So. This deck was made because I found the transform mechanic cool, and I wanted a sort of thematic deck revolving around Bruna, the Fading Light  , Gisela, the Broken Blade  , and Lone Rider  , all cards I've acquired since the expansion, but couldn't quite find the right deck for.

Player Lore

_ Your thoughts are in shambles. You do not quite understand what's going on, but you do know several things. You are an entity known as a planeswalker, and you have the power to jump through something known as the multiverse. Not only that, but you also wield the power to summon other beings to your aide, as well as a couple of weapons and blessings... But thing's don't feel right to you, but you are unable to establish why... You look over your plethora of 'allies'_

Early Game

Mentor of the Meek: A surprisingly skilled youth catches your eye, and you stare in astonishment as they guide the lesser skilled individuals around them. If the troops around you all have at least this degree of skill, maybe you can figure something out.

So, I needed a draw engine, and this one just fits with the deck, and is kind of the only one i can think of without adding in typical draw spells from black.

Wall of Omens: You cannot understand how or why, but at the snap of your fingers, a wall rises from the ground, pulsating with power. You feel it is warning you of something, but you do not know what. Cycle/Blocker.

Lone Rider  : You command a couple of riders. While weak, they appear to be quite skilled. Why is it that they never dismount? I've never really found a good deck to include this card in, so this is the one.

Hanweir Militia Captain  : She bows before you, and introduces herself as a sort of captain among your troops. She doesn't seem very skilled, but she certainly garners favor from her followers, who also follow you. But... why do you feel as if there are more followers each time you blink? Here we have a card that powers up, and produces more tokens when it flips, which is very valuable.

Unruly Mob: You hesitate, and keep your distance from a mob that claims to obey you, although they seem to carry their own agenda... With the tokens and other early game, this card can just be a nice beefstick to smack or block with.

Pious Evangel  : He speaks of faith and devotion, and how he will heal you and your army, granted he is given the support. You do not believe everything you are told, but are grateful nonetheless. Here mostly for the body, and heal. I considered Soul Warden, but the flip effect gives damage, and fits the theme more.

Mid-Game

Aryel, Knight of Windgrace: For once, you do not feel the hairs on the back of your neck stand up when you meet a troop. Aryel states that they are a Commanding Knight, and will provide you with any knights, if you request as such. Solid Minion, Token Generator, and potential removal too. Not bad.

Bloodline Keeper  : You Freeze. Your body wishes to move, but your instinct says you should not. A chuckle from the darkness gives shape to a darker shadow moving closer to you. A Vampire. They smile, their teeth nearly glinting, even in the dark. They bow ever so slightly, and walk away. While your blood is still pounding in your head, you understand that was a sign of loyalty. Or, at least you hope so. A SOLID token generator, and a powerful card once flipped. While a bit more expensive ($$$) than I'd like, the flying attribute is too solid to not splurge a bit.

Sorin, Lord of Innistrad/Sorin, Solemn Visitor: On occasion, you see a stranger appear, and disappear, A Planeswalker? You spoke to them once, and you felt immeasurable knowledge and wisdom from just their gaze, which tends to gaze knowingly at the army you command. Does he know something? While his replies are short, you understand that he would not object to assisting you, if he ever happened to pass by, but you would, by no means, be allowed to order him around.

I run one copy of both here since I like the idea of producing small tokens (for 'free') and Giving all my minions life-link.

Gisela, the Broken Blade  : Wrong. Wrong. No. Nothing pleasant crosses your mind whenever your eyes lay on this so called Angel. Despite not having anything else for reference, you know something is terribly wrong with her, but she seems adamant on her decision to stand by your side, and assist your army. Or at least, that's what you hope she is saying, given her broken speech. She's Strong. Lifelink and 4/3? Why not!

Late Game

Bruna, the Fading Light  : Perhaps Angels are meant to feel unpleasant to be near. You cannot deny the power you feel coming from her, and she obeys your commands. You hope that remains to be the case.

Another card I have simply because I have it, and wanted to make a deck with it. Use it to revive Gisela, the Broken Blade  , and Meld them.

Voldaren Pariah  : An angel? No... Just similar, somehow. A vampire. She does not react to your presence, but her eyes flit over your troops almost hungrily. You choose to leave her be, figuring its best to lose a random eerie troop or two than your own life.

Artifacts

Chalice of Life  : Within your vault of trinkets and tools, you reach out for a simple looking chalice. As soon as you wrap your fingers around it, you feel slightly better, as if you had been refreshed with a brief amount of vitality

Flip Themes! Heal! and damage, given how much life link this deck can possibly push, it seems like a nice card.

Spear of Heliod: You touch the glowing spear and feel a sudden surge of power within your body. Those around you seem to be influenced as well. Of all the things you've seen and felt since your awakening, this one item is one you are very pleased to possess.

Lord Buff, and an expensive on board, non-exile Reciprocate. But it's the best Lord buff I can think of?

Neglected Heirloom  : You hold the dusty blade in the back of the room. It feels... weak. Maybe some of the troops will understand how to deal with this.

I mean, it's a flip weapon. We NEED to use it. Plus, it's flipped form is solid.

Eldrazi Monument _ W-what is this? Standing by this monument empowers you, but a knot in your stomach makes you dizzy. Is this what has affected everyone around you? You can understand... Power like this is... simply undeniable. Right?

This card is a bit pricier, but small updates over time are fine. Blade of Erobos replaced by this seems more than fair, it also fits flavor wise! I love it.

Land Location

Westvale Abbey   You pace down the halls. Why is it that even within these walls, the discomfort in your mind is not at ease? Has even this hallowed ground been tainted by the mysterious corruption in the air? What role do you play in this story, and what is it that you have forgotten?

Westvale Abbey   is just another card I really love the effect of. With the token production of this deck, I couldn't resist running at least one.

So this is my first attempt at this theme idea, and i'd love some input, if any!

This section is for Cards I had in the deck, but regretfully swap out.

Removed Afterthoughts Show

Disowned Ancestor: They do not claim to be your ancestor, but they state they shall follow you, and keep your back safe. Early game defense, since the deck is slow. Plus, I WANT to use it. Have wanted to for awhile.

Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts: You meet up with who you hope is the last person you'll meet today. She smiles at you, presenting herself as your strategist. You nod, and accept this, grateful that her presence doesn't make you feel suspicious.

Not too sure on her, to be honest. She's REALLY late game. While mana might not be an issue, I hope, draw isnt strong in this deck, and having her can limit you. She's a good deterrent for attacks. -Removed-

Elbrus, the Binding Blade  : You refrain from even touching the final item in the vault. A seemingly ordinary dagger with just the slightest hint of blood on the tip. Of everything you've experienced, this is outright the most nauseating of them all. Why is this even in your possession?

Expensive, clunky, and hard to get working sometimes. But eh. the things we do for flavor, am I right? -Removed for Eldrazi Monument-

Date added	4 years
Last updated	2 years
Legality	This deck is Modern legal.
Rarity (main - side)	5 - 0 Mythic Rares 26 - 5 Rares 12 - 5 Uncommons 3 - 5 Commons
Cards	60
Avg. CMC	2.89
Tokens	Emblem Sorin, Lord of Innistrad, Emblem Sorin, Solemn Visitor, Human Cleric 1/1 BW, Knight 2/2 W w/ Vigilance, Vampire 1/1 B w/ Lifelink, Vampire 1/1 W, Vampire 2/2 B
Folders	Decks I own