Para Bellum | Arcades, The Strategist

Commander / EDH* Battlecruiser GWU (Bant) Multiplayer Pillow Fort

Hexapod

Creature (43)

• 1x Amaranthine Wall
• 1x Angus Mackenzie
• 1x Birds of Paradise
• 1x Carven Caryatid
• 1x Chulane, Teller of Tales
• 1x Crashing Drawbridge
• 1x Drift of Phantasms
• 1x Fortified Rampart
• 1x Hover Barrier
• 1x Jungle Barrier
• 1x Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
• 1x Kros, Defense Contractor
• 1x Lagrella, the Magpie
• 1x Monastery Flock
• 1x Necropolis
• 1x Noble Hierarch
• 1x Reclamation Sage
• 1x Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
• 1x Shalai, Voice of Plenty
• 1x Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
• 1x Soulherder
• 1x Stalwart Shield-Bearers
• 1x Sunscape Familiar
• 1x Sylvan Caryatid
• 1x Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
• 1x Thallid Shell-Dweller
• 1x Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
• 1x Tree of Redemption
• 1x Trygon Predator
• 1x Wall of Air
• 1x Wall of Blossoms
• 1x Wall of Deceit
• 1x Wall of Denial
• 1x Wall of Faith
• 1x Wall of Frost
• 1x Wall of Ice
• 1x Wall of Junk
• 1x Wall of Kelp
• 1x Wall of Nets
• 1x Wall of Omens
• 1x Wall of Roots
• 1x Wall of Shards
• 1x Wall of Stolen Identity

Land (35)

• 1x Alchemist's Refuge
• 1x Barkchannel Pathway  ^Flip
• 1x Boseiju, Who Endures
• 1x Bountiful Promenade
• 1x Branchloft Pathway  ^Flip
• 1x Breeding Pool
• 1x Command Tower
• 1x Deserted Beach
• 1x Dreamroot Cascade
• 1x Eiganjo Castle
• 1x Flooded Grove
• 1x Flooded Strand
• 1x Forest
• 1x Glacial Fortress
• 1x Hallowed Fountain
• 1x Hengegate Pathway  ^Flip
• 1x Hinterland Harbor
• 1x Island
• 1x Krosan Verge
• 1x Maze of Ith
• 1x Misty Rainforest
• 1x Mystic Gate
• 1x Overgrown Farmland
• 1x Plains
• 1x Rejuvenating Springs
• 1x Reliquary Tower
• 1x Savannah
• 1x Sea of Clouds
• 1x Seaside Citadel
• 1x Sunpetal Grove
• 1x Temple Garden
• 1x Tropical Island
• 1x Tundra
• 1x Windswept Heath
• 1x Wooded Bastion

Commander (1)

Enchantment (9)

• 1x Aura of Silence
• 1x Burgeoning
• 1x Diplomatic Immunity
• 1x High Alert
• 1x Privileged Position
• 1x Reconnaissance
• 1x Sylvan Library
• 1x Wheel of Sun and Moon
• 1x Worship

Instant (3)

• 1x Enlightened Tutor
• 1x Flawless Maneuver
• 1x Siren's Call

Artifact (3)

• 1x Akroma's Memorial
• 1x Meekstone
• 1x Panharmonicon

Planeswalker (3)

• 1x Elspeth, Sun's Champion
• 1x The Wanderer
• 1x Venser, the Sojourner

Sorcery (2)

• 1x Expel the Interlopers
• 1x Slaughter the Strong

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Creature (2)

• 1x Suspicious Bookcase
• 1x Weathered Sentinels

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In the walled city of Eldergate, nestled within the lush greenery of its surroundings, stood a bastion of defense and wisdom. The guardian of this city was none other than Arcades, the Strategist, a formidable and cunning dragon who possessed not only immense strength but also unparalleled tactical prowess.

As the sun began to dip below the horizon, casting hues of orange and purple across the sky, a looming shadow crept upon Eldergate. A coalition of enemy forces, driven by greed and malice, sought to lay siege to the city and claim its riches for themselves.

Arcades, ever vigilant atop the city walls, surveyed the approaching threat with a keen eye. With a flick of his majestic wings, he summoned forth his loyal allies, each a master of defense and cunning in their own right.

First to heed the call was Angus Mackenzie, a wise and venerable druid whose connection to the land was unmatched. With a wave of his hand, he called upon the very earth itself to bolster the city's defenses, entwining roots and vines to strengthen the walls of Eldergate.

By his side stood Shalai, Voice of Plenty, a radiant angel whose presence instilled courage and hope in all who beheld her. With her protective aura enveloping the city, fear fled from the hearts of its defenders, replaced by an unwavering resolve to protect their home at all costs.

As the enemy horde drew nearer, Arcades orchestrated his forces with precision and skill. Along the battlements, walls of stone and magic stood tall, manned by a diverse array of creatures, from towering giants to nimble faeries. Each wall was a testament to unity and cooperation, as disparate beings fought side by side in defense of their shared home.

The defensive line was further bolstered by the enchantments woven by Kira, Great Glass-Spinner, whose magic shielded the defenders from harm, and by the mystical presence of Thassa, Deep-Dwelling, who called upon the ocean's depths to lend their strength to Eldergate's cause.

But perhaps the most crucial aspect of Arcades' strategy lay in the formation of his forces. With High Alert echoing through the city streets, creatures that once stood as simple defenders now became formidable warriors, their strength magnified by their unity and coordination.

As the enemy assault crashed against the city walls like waves upon a shore, Arcades and his allies stood firm, their resolve unyielding in the face of adversity. Though the battle was fierce and the losses great, the defenders of Eldergate held fast, their unity and determination proving stronger than any force arrayed against them.

And as dawn broke over the horizon, casting its golden light upon the city's battered walls, Arcades knew that though the battle had been won, the war for Eldergate's future was far from over. But with courage in their hearts and unity in their ranks, he was confident that together, they would emerge victorious, for as long as the walls of Eldergate stood, so too would its defenders.

Top Ranked	Achieved #27 position overall 5 years ago Achieved #5 position in Commander / EDH Pillow Fort 5 years ago
Date added	5 years
Last updated	3 weeks
Exclude colors	BR
Legality	This deck is not Commander / EDH legal.
Rarity (main - side)	12 - 0 Mythic Rares 46 - 0 Rares 26 - 0 Uncommons 10 - 0 Commons
Cards	99
Avg. CMC	2.98
Tokens	0/1 U Creature Plant Wall, Emblem Elspeth, Sun's Champion, Emblem Venser, the Sojourner, Morph 2/2 C, Saproling 1/1 G, Soldier 1/1 W
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