Charles Allison
Charles Allison
I'm from just north of hell, I was schooled in a blossoming backwater, and currently am the worst living bureaucrat since Franz Kafka breathed his last, tremulous breath. I’ve been playing Magic: The Gathering since middle school, and Commander in particular since college, putting about a decade of experience brewing, scheming and fuming over historical travesties under my belt. I get dizzy walking in straight lines. I recently received my MFA from Arcadia University's creative writing program. My work has previously appeared in Podcastle, Stonecoast Review, Devilfish Review and Bride of Chaos.
Historically Speaking - Hyenas, Humans, and Yannik!
Some quick hyena history for Nikara's favorite pet
Historically Speaking - A Brief History of Countering Abilities
Some counterspells counter spells... and some counter abilities.
Historically Speaking - The Mardu vs. The Abzan
Who would win in a fight: the Mardu or the Abzan?
Historically Speaking - The Mardu vs. The Temur
Who would win in a fight: the Mardu or the Temur?
Historically Speaking - Worldslayer, Regeneration, and the Power of History
Where we put one card under the magnifying glass of history to unlock new strategies!
Historically Speaking - Siberia and the Temur
Delving into the real-world influences that inspired Tarkir's Temur Frontier!
War of the Spark Set Review - Red
War of the Spark is heating up! Which red cards are catching fire?
Historically Speaking - Of Mardu and Mongols
Examining the Mardu horde and their real-world inspiration, the Mongol empire
Historically Speaking - Rakdos and the Roman Gladiatorial Games
What do Rakdos and Roman gladiators have in common? A flair for spectacle!
Historically Speaking - The Orzhov Syndicate
The Orzhov Syndicate has some intense real-world historical inspiration.
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