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In a world where innovation reigns supreme and dreams are transformed into reality, there exists Arcum. A testament to resilience, vision, and unwavering determination.At the helm of this company stands Sebastian Builes, Co-Founder and CEO. In this episode, part of our Founders series, we delve deep into the heart of Arcum, a fintech startup that champions the cause of reducing merchant churn for payments companies.Launched in 2018 along with Co-Founder Tad Zhang, fast forward to the present, and Arcum stands tall as the "darling" fintech startup in its vertical. Its journey, a continuum, culminated in being honored among Georgia's Top 40 Innovative Companies of 2024 by the Technology Association of Georgia.Join us as we unravel the narrative of Sebastian Builes. Prepare to be inspired, enlightened, and empowered as we unveil the wisdom gleaned from his journey.Cheers!DesmondMiscellaneous notes:A book mentioned: The FountainHead by Ayn Rand
Faced with persistent economic uncertainties and stagnant wage growth, will fintechs give us hope by bringing us the right product at the right time and empowering customers with more focus on financial well-being and education? In this episode of One Vision — FinTech Fuse! Theo and Stephanie chat with Sebastian Builes, Co-Founder and CEO of Arcum, about his journey from payments novice to fintech founder, and his bullishness on Atlanta as a fintech hotbed. A year in the startup world is like a decade in the real world, and being a founder can be a lonely endeavor. Sebastian offers the following advice: Relationships and communities matter. Give back and pay forward.
Faced with persistent economic uncertainties and stagnant wage growth, will fintechs give us hope by bringing us the right product at the right time and empowering customers with more focus on financial well-being and education? In this episode of One Vision — FinTech Fuse! Theo and Stephanie chat with Sebastian Builes, Co-Founder and CEO of Arcum, about his journey from payments novice to fintech founder, and his bullishness on Atlanta as a fintech hotbed. A year in the startup world is like a decade in the real world, and being a founder can be a lonely endeavor. Sebastian offers the following advice: Relationships and communities matter. Give back and pay forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Discover how to optimize day-to-day operations and scale up a white-glove approach to customer service through the marriage of tech and payments in this far-reaching conversation with Sebastian Builes, Co-Founder and CEO at Arcum. Plus, you're not going to want to miss James's demonstration of how ISOs and agents can use Chat GPT to grow their merchant portfolios.
For businesses both large and small, churn is a key KPI leaders try to wrap their heads around. Atlanta founder Sebastian Builes has built Arcum, which leverages AI to predict when your customers will churn up to 12 months in advance and more importantly, why they may churn. He joins the podcast to talk about growing up in Colombia influenced his entrepreneurial aspirations, how he's formulated Arcum's go-to-market strategy, and how he's building community in Atlanta through this monthly founder meet-ups.
Oh this weeks episode the group talks Slothys Arcum Dagsson list. This list functions on exiling your own library to fetch win conditions. Join us on this weeks episode as we go over a deck that will leave your play group feeling blue!Deck list below https://archidekt.com/decks/2609877#dagsson_doomsday You can find all of our content atwww.intothe99.comIf you want to support the show make sure to check out our merch store and Patreon:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Intothe99Merch Store: https://teespring.com/stores/intothe99Leave us a rating or review ! It really helps us get noticed on apple and spotify and thanks so much for listening! Check out this awesome site for some of those high cost cards! Use the code IT99 for a discount at checkouthttps://abyssproxyshop.com/shop/ Intro Music by:Track: ROY KNOX - Lost In SoundMusic Provided By: Magic RecordsListen To The Original: https://youtu.be/bafd5CsNk0MFanlink: https://fanlink.to/lis
On this week's Lucky Paper Radio, Andy and Anthony are answering a question from listener Nate about how to decide which cards to “ban” from his Peasant Cube. To date, Nate has used the Legacy banned list for his cube, but the recent addition of Arcum's Astrolabe has him wondering if he should drop this restriction. Then, they discuss the video “Should Cubes be Singleton?”, recounting their own experiences designing for both singleton and non-singleton environments. The confluence of these topics leads to a lengthy and detailed discussion about the role that restrictions play in cube design. Our listener submitted pack 1, pick 1 this week comes from Forrest716's Three-Color Cube. Thanks, Forrest! Discussed in this episode: The Birthday Problem How to Draw an Owl No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man. Anthony's Turbo Cube Andy's Tribal Tribal Cube Mark Rosewater's “When Cards Go Bad” Timestamps: Intro 0:00 Listener Submitted Pack 1, Pick 1 3:30 Mail bag — Answering Nate's Question 11:18 “Should Cubes be Singleton?” 34:26 Outro 1:05:43 You can find the hosts' Cubes on Cube Cobra: Andy's “Bun Magic” Cube Anthony's “Regular” Cube If you have a question for the show, or want us to do a pack 1, pick 1 from your cube, email us at mail@luckypaper.co. Please include how you'd like to be credited on air, your pronouns, and if you're submitting a cube for the pack 1, pick 1, a link to said cube. If you'd like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes. Musical production by DJ James Nasty.
This week, Brasky, Carolyn, and Nick going deep into all of the bans and restrictions announced by Wizard of Coast in several formats. Uro? GONE. Arcum's Astrolabe? Not in MY Legacy! Undercity Informer? Sure why not?! We'll give you a rundown of all the bans and how they will impact their respective formats. We'll also touch on the latest Arena Open and give you the details of all the ways you can engage with competitive part of the game. Take a look! Don't forget to leave us a review and follow on Twitter @SwagoiGaming.
We live-streamed our celebration of the death of Oko, Thief of Crowns; Dreadhorde Arcanist; and Arcum's Astrolabe. Still works as audio only though. A new day for Legacy.
Faithless Brewing, Episode 87: 2020 Year in Review So long, 2020! It's been a remarkable year for Magic, with highs and lows that we couldn't have imagined before the year began. This week we look back at the best and worst of Magic in 2020. We also take stock of our year in brewing, picking our favorite decks and cards fromTheros, Ikoria, M21, and Zendikar Rising. Thanks for spending the year with us and see you in 2021! View Decklists and Timestamps for Episode 87 on FaithlessBrewing.com 4:47 Nymris Flash (Modified Pioneer)6:46 Unexpected Maelstrom (Modified Pioneer)11:02 Toski, Bearer of Secrets18:23 A Special MessageRoundup: Magic in 202021:56 The Aftermath of Eldraine25:09 Three Turning Points26:23 Theros: Beyond Death29:04 Was Escape a Mistake?32:26 Mardu Stoneblade by illsicknasty (Modern)34:19 The Rise of COVID-1938:17 Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths40:22 Rogue Refinery (Faithless Brewing x WotC Video Series)46:16 Core Set M2148:33 Arcum’s Astrolabe50:30 End of the Combo Era in Pioneer54:55 Zendikar RisingFlashback: Faithless Brewing in 2020Theros: Beyond Death Season1:03:00 Damon’s Picks: Narset’s Undoing (Pioneer)1:05:34 David’s Picks: Blood for Bones Reanimator (Pioneer)1:07:45 Cavedan’s Picks: Turbo Elesh Norn (Modern)Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Season1:11:55 Damon’s Picks: Auratouched Winota (Modern)1:14:52 David’s Picks: Jeskai Rielle Cycling (Pioneer)1:17:50 Cavedan’s Picks: Lukka Cat Double Combo (Modern) and Curious Vadrok (Standard)Magic 2021 Season1:21:17 Damon’s Picks: Dark-Dwellers Blue Moon (Pioneer)1:23:18 David’s Picks: Jolrael Enchantress (Pioneer)1:26:25 Cavedan’s Picks: Liliana’s Vessels (Pioneer)Zendikar Rising Season1:29:20 Damon’s Picks: Heartless Urza (Modern)1:32:05 David’s Picks: Channel the Truth (Pioneer)1:34:24 Cavedan’s Picks: Drake Whack (Modern)1:36:48 Special Episodes, Guests, and Thank Yous1:40:00 The Final Verdict: Hits and Misses of 20201:42:36 New Years Resolutions
Faithless Brewing, Episode 87: 2020 Year in Review So long, 2020! It's been a remarkable year for Magic, with highs and lows that we couldn't have imagined before the year began. This week we look back at the best and worst of Magic in 2020. We also take stock of our year in brewing, picking our favorite decks and cards fromTheros, Ikoria, M21, and Zendikar Rising. Thanks for spending the year with us and see you in 2021! View Decklists and Timestamps for Episode 87 on FaithlessBrewing.com 4:47 Nymris Flash (Modified Pioneer)6:46 Unexpected Maelstrom (Modified Pioneer)11:02 Toski, Bearer of Secrets18:23 A Special MessageRoundup: Magic in 202021:56 The Aftermath of Eldraine25:09 Three Turning Points26:23 Theros: Beyond Death29:04 Was Escape a Mistake?32:26 Mardu Stoneblade by illsicknasty (Modern)34:19 The Rise of COVID-1938:17 Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths40:22 Rogue Refinery (Faithless Brewing x WotC Video Series)46:16 Core Set M2148:33 Arcum’s Astrolabe50:30 End of the Combo Era in Pioneer54:55 Zendikar RisingFlashback: Faithless Brewing in 2020Theros: Beyond Death Season1:03:00 Damon’s Picks: Narset’s Undoing (Pioneer)1:05:34 David’s Picks: Blood for Bones Reanimator (Pioneer)1:07:45 Cavedan’s Picks: Turbo Elesh Norn (Modern)Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Season1:11:55 Damon’s Picks: Auratouched Winota (Modern)1:14:52 David’s Picks: Jeskai Rielle Cycling (Pioneer)1:17:50 Cavedan’s Picks: Lukka Cat Double Combo (Modern) and Curious Vadrok (Standard)Magic 2021 Season1:21:17 Damon’s Picks: Dark-Dwellers Blue Moon (Pioneer)1:23:18 David’s Picks: Jolrael Enchantress (Pioneer)1:26:25 Cavedan’s Picks: Liliana’s Vessels (Pioneer)Zendikar Rising Season1:29:20 Damon’s Picks: Heartless Urza (Modern)1:32:05 David’s Picks: Channel the Truth (Pioneer)1:34:24 Cavedan’s Picks: Drake Whack (Modern)1:36:48 Special Episodes, Guests, and Thank Yous1:40:00 The Final Verdict: Hits and Misses of 20201:42:36 New Years Resolutions
Faithless Brewing, Episode 87: 2020 Year in Review So long, 2020! It's been a remarkable year for Magic, with highs and lows that we couldn't have imagined before the year began. This week we look back at the best and worst of Magic in 2020. We also take stock of our year in brewing, picking our favorite decks and cards fromTheros, Ikoria, M21, and Zendikar Rising. Thanks for spending the year with us and see you in 2021! View Decklists and Timestamps for Episode 87 on FaithlessBrewing.com 4:47 Nymris Flash (Modified Pioneer)6:46 Unexpected Maelstrom (Modified Pioneer)11:02 Toski, Bearer of Secrets18:23 A Special MessageRoundup: Magic in 202021:56 The Aftermath of Eldraine25:09 Three Turning Points26:23 Theros: Beyond Death29:04 Was Escape a Mistake?32:26 Mardu Stoneblade by illsicknasty (Modern)34:19 The Rise of COVID-1938:17 Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths40:22 Rogue Refinery (Faithless Brewing x WotC Video Series)46:16 Core Set M2148:33 Arcum’s Astrolabe50:30 End of the Combo Era in Pioneer54:55 Zendikar RisingFlashback: Faithless Brewing in 2020Theros: Beyond Death Season1:03:00 Damon’s Picks: Narset’s Undoing (Pioneer)1:05:34 David’s Picks: Blood for Bones Reanimator (Pioneer)1:07:45 Cavedan’s Picks: Turbo Elesh Norn (Modern)Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Season1:11:55 Damon’s Picks: Auratouched Winota (Modern)1:14:52 David’s Picks: Jeskai Rielle Cycling (Pioneer)1:17:50 Cavedan’s Picks: Lukka Cat Double Combo (Modern) and Curious Vadrok (Standard)Magic 2021 Season1:21:17 Damon’s Picks: Dark-Dwellers Blue Moon (Pioneer)1:23:18 David’s Picks: Jolrael Enchantress (Pioneer)1:26:25 Cavedan’s Picks: Liliana’s Vessels (Pioneer)Zendikar Rising Season1:29:20 Damon’s Picks: Heartless Urza (Modern)1:32:05 David’s Picks: Channel the Truth (Pioneer)1:34:24 Cavedan’s Picks: Drake Whack (Modern)1:36:48 Special Episodes, Guests, and Thank Yous1:40:00 The Final Verdict: Hits and Misses of 20201:42:36 New Years Resolutions
Support the show! http://patreon.com/magicmics Visit our sponsor: http://www.coolstuffinc.com Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics Visit our subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/magicmics Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics Want the 2hr+ NSFW Extended experience? Support us on Patreon! Airdate - 12/30/2020 First Pick #1 Dumbest WotC Move (last year’s winner: MPL Confusion) Ikoria/Commander combo spoiler season Companion mechanic (Reuben) (Evan) Creator Program decision making (Erin) Competitive MTG Dream Dying Double Masters snafus Secret Lair: The Walking Dead #2 Smartest WotC Move (last year’s winner: Command Zone) Magicfests & EW Online (Erin) (I would like to add Eternal Weekend to this or the god accounts. Fabulous idea. Added!) (Reuben) (Evan) Handling of COVID-19 Jumpstart Banning, removing racist card images from Gatherer Mythic Odysseys of Theros #3 Hashtag of the Year (last year’s winner: #ThankYouBDM) #shillfessor #MagicCompanion #Noursish #TwitchBlackout #mtggothgirlsquad (Erin) (Reuben) (Evan) #ElectMoreNerds #4 In Memoriam Thomas Gianni (MTG Artist: Abeyance, Manriki-Gusari) James Takenaga (SoCal Judge, player; age 39) Angela Chandler (SW RC Judge; age 42) Gabe Walls (PT top 8er, age 33) Reckful (Twitch streamer, age 31) AnnaMaeStreams (MTG streamer) Grant Imahara (roboticist, 49) CFBE staff page Lots of FLGSs Companion Rule Change (June) Standard: Agent of Treachery, Fires of Invention (June), Wilderness Reclamation/Growth Spiral/Teferi,Time Raveler/Cauldron Familiar (August) Modern: Oko, Mox Opal, Mycosynth Lattice (January), OuaT (March), Arcum’s Astrolabe (July) Brawl: Golos (March), Teferi, Time Raveler (August) Legacy: Underworld Breach (March) Historic: Oko, OuaT, Veil of Summer (March), Agent of Treachery, Fires of Invention, Winota (June), Nexus of Fate, Burning-Tree Emissary (July), Wilderness Reclamation/Teferi, Time Raveler (August) Pauper: Expedition Map, Mystic Sanctuary (July), Kethis/Inverter of Truth/Walking Ballistae/Underworld Breach (August) Commander: Lutri (April, before release), Flash (April) MTGO Leagues: Gyruda (April) 7 cards with racist histories banned in all formats (June) #5 Most Hated Card (last year’s winner: Field of the Dead) Spacegodzilla, “Death Corona” (Reuben) Agent of Treachery Arcum’s Astrolabe Teferi, Time Raveler Uro, Titan of Nature’s Wrath (Erin) (Evan) Negan, the Cold-Blooded #6 Most Loved Card (last year’s winner: Pteramander) Shark Typhoon (Erin) (Evan) Pack Leader Tinybones, Trinket Thief (Reuben) Charix, the Raging Isle #7 Drama of the Year (last year’s winner: Forsaken: Nissa and Chandra) Ikoria prerelease delay The “C(ovid)” word we don’t say Statement on Spacegodzilla BLM MTG Artist Cancellations Mythic Invitational Championship Tape Delay Secret Lair: The Walking Dead (Erin) (Reuben) (Evan) #8 Artwork of the Year (last year’s winner: War of the Spark Japanese Liliana, by Yoshitaka Amano) Marrow-Gnawer (Secret Lair: Year of the Rat) - Jenn Ravenna Sublime Epiphany (M21) - Lindsay Look (Reuben) (Evan) Tinybones (Jumpstart) - Jason Rainville (Erin) Exploration (box topper, Double Masters) - Mark Poole Demonic Tutor - Douglas Shuler (sold for $186,000) Damnation (Secret Lair) - Seb McKinnon ($38,000) #9 Coverage Moment of the Year (last year’s winner: MC1 Finals: Burchett wins, BDM interview, Rich Hagon speech) LRR Post-Pre-Release Good Morning Magic, with Gavin Verhey Wu’s roommate in the background of the PT Finals (Erin) (Reuben) (Evan) Mani Roasts Day9 over Arboreal Grazer on Mythic Invi Hot Singles In Your Area, with Hoogland https://www.twitch.tv/magic/clip/BombasticBelovedQueleaTBCheesePull TCC’s $116k Trans Lifeline Day #10 Format of the Year (last year’s winner: Pioneer) Standard Historic Webcam Commander (Erin) (Reuben) (Evan) 8-Player Arena Draft Jumpstart Remastered sets (Amonkhet, Kaladesh) #11 Set of the Year (last year’s winner: Modern Horizons) Theros: Beyond Death Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths (Erin) Zendikar Rising Commander 2020 M21 Core Set Secret Lair(s) Jumpstart (Reuben) (Evan) #12 Card of the Year (last year’s winner: Oko, Thief of Crowns) Lurrus, the Dream-Den Agent of Treachery Fires of Invention Thassa’s Oracle Uro, Titan of Nature’s Wrath (Reuben) (Erin) (Evan) Omnath, Locus of Creation Gather the Townsfolk Jeremy Noell’s Newest Addition: https://twitter.com/jeremynoell/status/1343711658687012864?s=20
In today’s episode, we look at some of the recent events since the banning of Arcum’s Astrolabe and see which Death’s Shadow decks and pilots have had success since. Our goal was to showcase some of these decks and their decisions, along with congratulate the pilots doing so well. To follow, we discussed the controversy surrounding Double Masters, specifically with the prices. Then, we look at the spoilers showcased so far (through July 21st). 0:00-0:27 – Intro 0:28-4:10 – Recent Death’s Shadow Lists and Pilots 4:11-8:10 – Mishra’s Bauble in GDS Debate 8:11-12:20 – Deck List Talk Continued… 12:21-16:21 – Cling to Dust in Death’s Shadow 16:22-20:04 – Lurrus in Four-Color Death’s Shadow 20:05-26:31 – Thoughts about Grixis Death’s Shadow after Comments Made in a VS Live! Video 26:32-50:26 – Double Masters Controversy and Spoilers; Outro Links to the Death’s Shadow Decks Discussed in the Video: • Brosterman: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3196786#paper • Real Joy: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3196766#paper • BnR: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3204173#paper • Gerschi: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3207365#paper • BnR: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3207368#paper • MarioGomez097: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3207369#paper • cntrlfreak: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3207289#paper • Dwagz: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3207290#paper • Toastxp: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3218138#paper • _BMJ_: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3217938#paper • Alnash: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3217957#paper • Boland: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3217966#paper
Arcum's Astrolabe banned in Modern. Oath of Nissa un-banned in Pioneer! GOOD RIDDANCE to common troublemakers in Historic. Tons of formats; tons of changes.
Dom, Luke and Matt bring you episode 15 of The PreGame Effect Podcast where we discuss the new Banned and Restricted announcement from July 14th (the day of our recording) a new MTG Arena format called Gladiator and some of the previews from the new Jump Start set. Click Here for Ian's quick take on the banning of Arcum's Astrolabe All music is brought to you by Colin Casteele, a friend of the cast. Find us on Twitter - @ThePGEPodcast Find us on IG - @ThePGEPodcast Dom - @Mull_to_Six Luke - @Lukew_ThePGE Ian - @IanhoffMTG Matt - @Spellslinger87 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thepregameeffect/message
Harlan and Zach discuss the Lotus box modern event and if their testing process was effective, then hop into a debate on whether Arcum's Astrolabe should've joined Lurrus and Zirda on the ban list. Be sure to enter to retweet the episode to enter the Ikoria Box Giveaway!
In our second monthly bonus episode, we revisit our Modern Horizons grades to see what we missed on - and why. The Dive Down: Modern Horizons Revisited Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Get 10% off your first 3 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use code "thedivedown" Timestamps: 2:26 - Introducing this month's bonus episode 3:39 - Arcum's Astrolabe 8:45 - Aria of Flame 12:12 - Wrenn and Six 16:42- Marit Lage's Slumber 20:24 - Sling-Gang Lieutenant 23:59 - Giver of Runes 27:41 - Soulherder 30:58 - Flusterstorm 35:02 - Crashing Footfalls 39:01 - Tribute Mage 41:24 - Archmage's Charm 44:59 - Planebound Accomplice 47:05 - Cabal Therapist 50:59 - Unsettled Mariner Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com) twitter: https://twitter.com/thedivedown
The guys discuss Wrenn and Six, Arcum's Astrolabe, and Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis. Daryl's Decklist from SCG: Philly — http://www.starcitygames.com/decks/131154 Harlan's Decklist from SCG: Philly —http://www.starcitygames.com/decks/131148
Brandon and Lobbert discuss the next biggest thing in pauper, Arcum’s Astrolabe! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CommonKnowledge iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/common-knowledge/id1263653568?mt=2 Youtube (all): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQRkU-y03GemLGni23ZUNGVQpiBp23jiw Email: CommonKnowledgeMTG@gmail.com Show Twitter:
Brandon and Lobbert discuss the next biggest thing in pauper, Arcum’s Astrolabe! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CommonKnowledge iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/common-knowledge/id1263653568?mt=2 Youtube (all): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQRkU-y03GemLGni23ZUNGVQpiBp23jiw Email: CommonKnowledgeMTG@gmail.com Show Twitter:
In the nicest episode of The Vorthos Cast yet, we cover the rest of the flavor gems from Modern Horizons. There was also massive news in the form of the Netflix series being announced, so we spend plenty of time covering that too! If you enjoy The Vorthos Cast, consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thevorthoscast! 01:51 – Animated Magic Netflix Series Announced Link: https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/magic-the-gathering-animated-series-netflix-russo-brothers-1203230595/ Link: http://bardel.ca/ 07:39 – Ravnica Prequel by Django Wexler Is Out Link: http://www.randomhousebooks.com/campaign/magic-gathering-newsletter/ 09:28 – Next Week: MH1 Interview with Ethan Fleischer 10:33 – Arcum's Astrolabe 12:40 – Dead of Winter 14:28 – Changeling Stuff 15:55 – Hollowhead Sliver 17:25 – Lancer Sliver 18:48 – Cloudshredder Sliver 20:22 – First Sliver's Chosen 21:55 – Astral Drift (Promo) 23:13 – Goatnap 24:11 – King of the Pride 24:41 – Good-Fortune Unicorn 26:15 – Goblin Engineer 27:21 – Knight of Old Benalia 29:37 – Segovian Angel 31:12 – Choking Tethers 31:49 – Rebuild 32:50 – Tribute Mage 33:17 – Goblin Oriflamme 34:35 – First-Sphere Gargantua, Collector Ouphe, Splicer's Skill 35:33 – Dismantling Blow 36:16 – Excavating Anurid 38:09 – Kaya's Guile 38:46 – Llanowar Tribe 40:35 – Seasoned Pyromancer 42:45 – Final Thoughts
Avunculus Mārcī, cui nōmen est Aemilius, in Germāniā mīlitat. Illīc exercitus Rōmānus fīnēs imperiī Rōmānī ā Germānīs dēfendit. Castra exercitūs mīlle passūs ā flūmine Rhēnō sunt in magnā silvā, ubi hostēs sē occultant. Mīlitēs Rōmānī impetum Germānōrum ex- spectant, neque hostēs barbarōs timent. Rōmānī enim bona arma habent atque circum castra fossa et vāllum altum est. Germānī castra Rōmāna expugnāre nōn possunt.Mārcus Aemilium mīlitem fortem esse putat. Puer ipse mīlitāre vult ut avunculus suus, neque arma habet Mārcus, et Iūlius dīcit ‘nūllōs puerōs mīlitāre aut arma ferre posse.’Quid igitur facit Mārcus? Arcum facit ex rāmō et līneā; etiam sagittās facit ex rāmīs tenuibus.Dum Mārcus arcum facit, Iūlia in hortō lūdit cum cane suā Margarītā. Sub arbore puella rāmum reperit. Iūlia canī rāmum ostendit: “Ecce rāmus, Margarīta! Quaere eum!” rāmumque procul ā cane iacit. Canis rāmum quaerit, reperit, ad Iūliam portat. Canis rāmum ante pedēs Iūliae pōnit et caudam movet.Mārcus frātrem suum vocat atque eī arcum suum novum ostendit: “Ecce arcus meus, Quīnte. Iam mīles fortis est frāter tuus!”Quīntus: “Mīles Rōmānus gladiō et pīlō armātus est, nōn arcū et sagittīs. Ea arma sunt Hispānōrum et Gallōrum quī in exercitū Rōmānō mīlitant.”Mārcus: “Sed exercituī necesse est arcūs et sagittās habēre, neque enim pīla gravia procul iacī possunt. Sagittae procul volant quia levēs sunt.”Mārcus sagittam sūmit et in arcū pōnit. Ecce sagitta ex arcū iacitur et in hortō prope Iūliam ad terram cadit. Iūlia perterrita sagittam prope caput suum volāre sentit – sagitta aurem eius tangit!Syra, quae cum Iūliā in hortō est, sagittam prope Iūliam volāre videt atque īrāta ad Mārcum currit. Mārcus, quī Syram accurrere videt, arcum ad terram iacit atque fugit. Syra arcum Mārcī manū capit eumque procul ex hortō iacit. Mārcus trīstis arcum suum volāre aspicit.Canis quoque arcum volāre videt. Canis etiam illum rāmum quaerit ac reperit, neque eum ad Mārcum portat.Quīntus rīdet, quod ‘mīlitem fortem’ sine armīs fugere videt!