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Strixhaven: School of Mages

is a Magic: The Gathering set that takes place at Strixhaven University, the premier magical academy on the plane of Arcavios, where five colleges—Lorehold (red-white), Prismari (blue-red), Quandrix (green-blue), Silverquill (white-black), and Witherbloom (black-green)—each study magic through their own unique philosophies combining pairs of colors. The story follows students and faculty as they uncover ancient secrets tied to the mysterious Founder Dragons and confront the Oriq, a rogue faction seeking forbidden knowledge and power from the plane’s past. The set’s mechanics reflect the academic theme, featuring Magecraft, which triggers whenever a player casts or copies an instant or sorcery spell; Lessons and the Learn ability, allowing players to fetch specialized Lesson cards from outside the game or discard to draw; and a strong emphasis on instants, sorceries, and modal double-faced cards like the Deans, representing the dual nature of each college. Together, the lore and mechanics capture the feeling of magical study, rivalry, and experimentation within a vibrant university setting.