Jeskai - The Cunning Eye | Magic: The Gathering Lore

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Thank god, something to listen to at work. You came in clutch

[@TheLorebrarians]

Enjoy!

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I love these series, theyre so great! I cant wait for a Ravnica exploration, if you end up doing one. The plane and its guilds are my absolute favorite in all of mtg. Thanks for the great videos!

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Glad you enjoy and ravnica is definitely on the radar for the future!

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@@TheLorebrarians awesome! Cant wait to see what your team has to say!

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You have been critical to running my MTG multiverse tabletop game, friend. Thank you, truly

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Ive been using this series as my primary source for a Magic themed DND campaign, thanks for the inspiration!

[@TheLorebrarians]

Sounds awesome, glad you enjoy!

[@Flyboy245]

Love the deep dives and lore as always

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Thanks, glad you enjoyed!

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@@TheLorebrarians always do! I look forward to when your videos come out

[@antivalidisme5669]

Shu Yun my hero. Long live Yasova and especially Narset. Awesome video to say the least. Keep up the great work. Cheers!

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Appreciate it, glad you enjoyed

[@christianespinal9913]

After getting the context of the clans and who they are, will we get to delve into the story of Magic around this time? Tarkir was really what got me into the lore of MTG.

[@shadywonderboy1808]

My favorite clan from Tarkir. I wish there was more story to go along with how Narset got pushed out of the Jeskai. Loving the videos!!!

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Best lore videos!

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Woo hoo! New video means it's time for a Lore-a-thon!

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Learning the lore of Ojutai, From godly being to motherfucker

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Not first, but not last

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[@catarmor4596]

I’m going to take this video as a sign that we’re gonna be revisiting Tarkir in 2024.

[@brentdye1504]

Jeskai are like tarkir equipotent of the shaolin monks.

[@maxthepaladin2147]

I read it as isekai at first. I guess this isn't something uncommon in MtG setting xD

[@AnthonyDaFox]

Do you no dae wai?

[@ramenbomberdeluxe4958]

I know I'm late, but I actually want to propose what I see in Jeskai personally; Progressivism, the willingness to not just improve society, but improve it for the betterment of everyone at large, to create a free, equal, and prosperous society that is willing to change and adapt with time, and carefully handle its reforms with tact and grace. *[The TLDR Summary]* Jeskai takes white's focus on society at large, blue's willingness to learn and grow, and red's emotions, empathy and passion, to create a better world for all, rather than a select in group. Above all else, it values progress towards what some may see as a "utopian dream". In truth, it simply wants to create a world where everyone is cared for, everyone is treated as the equals they are, and that no one person or group may dominate or trample upon another, all while accepting that there's always room for improvement. Liberty, equality, and refinement, all make up the heart and soul of Jeskai, and those under Jeskai's color triad want to share these boons to the world around them, so that nobody will ever want for more, and so all may live their best lives possible. Lastly, there is discipline. Through discipline, we can not only continue our pursuit of collective improvement and the betterment of society, but we can also make sure that any reforms and progress we do attain are handled in the best way possible, while also leaving room for future refinement. [Comparing and Contrasting to Green and Black] In reference to other colors, Jeskai realizes that green's dogged focus on conservatism and tradition has caused it to shackle parts of society under the rigid idea that people should "know their place", which is often where such bleak traditions like arbitrary gender roles and racial apartheid come from. Green is often so desperate to view the world under a cozy and safe lens that it will shackle society in a way that conforms to its comfort zone, rather than embracing the more wholesome ideals that green is known for, like harmony and the preservation of nature. Ironically, nature itself is ever changing and growing, and green at its worst can be so very unnatural and unlike the world it tries to nurture. It also realizes that while black insists on self-improvement and healthy ambition, it often warps those ideas in a crushingly selfish way that tramples on society at large. To engage in self-care is one of the best things you can do for yourself, and improving as a person is a given for anyone as they go through life, especially if they were once a rather cold or callous or cruel person at one point in their lives. Ambition, likewise, is good for helping someone feel driven and inspired to achieve a higher goal, and Jeskai is, in its own right, ambitious in what it tries to achieve. Yet despite all of this, many have been more than willing to trample on the lives, safety and freedom of the world around them in their dogged pursuit of self-interest, becoming tyrants that would rather stroke their egos and lust for power instead of merely achieving goals or self-improving. [The Flaws and Considerations of Jeskai] However, Jeskai must be careful not to become lost in the pursuit of progress, for what is the point of building a better world if one is unable to enjoy the fruits of progress gained thus far?