Life and Death in Kaldheim | Norse Traditions and Myths in Magic

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He’s now Rhystic studied

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He paid the 1

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@@KingBobXVI he drew his last pathetic card

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@@Case2_0 my grandpa’s deck has pathetic cards Wait what

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I agree that Mr. Studies puts his soul into his work, but I don't think this statement is true. I think there is much work containing the soul of its creator (intentionally or otherwise) that we take for granted everyday.

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[@marginis]

"The mountain is silent" Pictured: Volcano that is erupting.

[@plankthereturn]

Silent eruption

[@zenithquasar9623]

Snow side is silent and peaceful, but the volcano will shake it.

[@regular_ian]

while we are nitpicking, that shield is probably not a buckler

[@B1gLupu]

While people often think of winter when they think of the North, nothing is more beatiful than Nordic summer. It's bright, warm and brief. The seasons here are a great allegory to life, and how a month or two of beatiful summer makes up for the cold and darkness of life.

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This is peak storytelling. Absolutely enchanting.

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Literally same. I made an audible squeel of excutement

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He's back!! And congrats on your PhD! Should we call you Dr. Studies now?

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All the yes!

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Doctor of rhystic studies.

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Definitely Doctor Professor Rhystic Studies.

[@MegaGrip13]

Hearing "I tap 5 and swing with goldspan" is how i picture how "Yggdrasil Shakes" feels.

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tears of joy, the king is back

[@KingAtlon]

Kaldheim captured my imagination like no other plane since Theros. I bought my first magic cards in many years just to marvel at those beautiful images and stories. It even got me to read the Poetic Edda and explore norse language and myth (thanks dr. Crawford). Truly a special place. Thank you for the wonderful video, and congratulations once again on your great achievement!

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Dr. Jackson Crawford is such a fantastic resource for old Norse language and culture

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WHAT IS THIS GLORIOUS DAY?!

[@aaroncarmona6200]

The return of the king

[@furonet138]

Thank you for illustrating exactly why kaldheim should have been a block rather than just one set. So much thematic richness to explore, but they only got to scratch the surface of each realm

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Rhystic Studies has come down to bless us once again with a beautifully crafted video essay. What a glorious day!

[@Kokonutzlz]

18:50 I wouldn't call this mountain "calm and quiet" given the actively erupting volcano, but yes, I could agree that this could be an image of a world after Ragnarök, where life has ended but the world continues

[@mitchellhemminger5354]

“That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet.” - Emily Dickinson

[@alexscriabin]

if I lived forever or knew I'd e reincarnated or whatever, life wouldn't be sour lol

[@genzo454]

^ The duality of man

[@Sheriff_K]

Mortality is scary, especially when you don't believe in an after-life. The panic and soul-crippling terror when you realize you could go to sleep and then never wake up again, completely ceasing to exist... and you wouldn't even know it was your last.

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@@Sheriff_K: Dammit, you triggered another panic attack! I hope you're happy with yourself!

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@@Sheriff_K You don't need to believe in the afterlife to see that your existence is not tied to your body. You are the universe looking at itself from a specific point in space and time. Death is not the end of your existence in the same way a wave crashing on the shore is not the end of the ocean's existence.

[@Crushanator1]

"Our modern Bluetooth is named after King Harold Bluetooth" is the most insane sounding real trivia fact I've ever heard Fantastic video

[@asrieldreemurr1988]

This was a very interesting part of kaldhiem and it’s nice to see it covered

[@wwmagic1820]

Thank you for all the flavor and lore. I wanted to love this set more, I feel like wizards fails at selling the flavor anywhere near as good as you, they should hire you.

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imo the last great flavour set was throne, the favour and references were everywhere (in a good way)

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I don't think I've ever cried that much for an artistic essay. It made me reconnect with friends I've lost and have missed so much. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

[@homelessperson5455]

I like how you started and ended the video with the same subjects. Totally works with the theme of life and death, like the cyclical oroboros.

[@impendio]

that intro was a work of art, had to stop the video just to compose myself. it reminded me of the blackroom episode of robert falcon scott’s last expedition into the south pole…

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"And to celebrate my PhD in Italian Studies, my next video will be about the Rinascimento set".

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Welcome back! Congrats on getting your PHD! I wish you the very best in your future.

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Man. I hate the waits for your videos, but EVERY TIME you remind its worth it. You put so much effort and care into these videos. By far my favorite MTG content creator. Congrats on the PhD!

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thanks so much. I've also hated the waits, but I'm looking forward to shortening those gaps a bit more now.

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It has been a while since a documentary video moved me to tears. Powerful.

[@Loaf-sama]

You have given me a chance to enjoy Norse mythos and Scandanavian history in a way I never thought I would. Thank you for your wonderful video!

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He’s back, everyone stay calm, it’s happening!

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[@ThorsShadow]

"On the last days of their lifes, Yggdrasil shook." That's the line, that made me cry. As a German of pagan faith, this video deeply moved me. Also, didn't know about the whole Bluetooth thing. Thank you so much for this video and congratulations on your PhD.

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The king is back

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Rhystic, you have inspired me in my own academical writing because the way you script and flow in your topics from beat to beat is so masterful, like an amazing storyteller

[@keenfrizzle]

So poetic, and bringing a soft tear to my eye in realizing, that you'd conclude this video of life, death, and storytelling, by retelling the story of the life, and death, of those hikers, and that warrior. Truly nothing ever dies that can be retold through a good story. And yours are some of the best out there.

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I'm 3 minutes into this video and infatuated. This is your best work by far. Very well done, well worth the wait.

[@Seymour101]

My favourite -youtuber- doctor has returned also , the hikers trying to get to kholat syakhl didn't all die on the spot and some of their bodies were found quite far from the tent and the circumstances of their exhumation are quite intriguing which has caused the speculation and conspiracies you mentioned. I reckon I watched the same videos on the topic you did , but if anybody else is curious *Lemmino* has a video on it and like most of his content , it's very good.

[@thedaviday5838]

Kaldheim is such an evocative plane, and video is essential viewing for anybody looking to dig deeper into it

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Congrats on completing your schooling Sam! Being from New York, I love the calm and quiet of the snow and ice.

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I sometimes I wish I could forget all your videos so that I could rewatch them and get that feeling for the first time again. Then I just watch it again anyway. God that parallelism when you repeated the first few lines of the video at the end of the video was pure art and so satisfyingly haunting. Please never stop.

[@EveloGrave]

I don't play Magic anymore, however Nordic culture and mythology have always captured my love. Glad to see Kaldheim pay proper respect. Congratz on the PhD btw.

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The Return of the King, giga Hype

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IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS MOMENT

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[@TheTore1996]

Fantastic video so far, but a small thing: Harald Bluetooth was a danish king, who ruled both denmark and norway :)

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Took 8 months for a new episode. The returning installment was fabulous. Congratulations on your Ph.D. Good luck in this transitionary period.

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[@RhysticStudies]

thank you so much. I'm glad you're enjoying.

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Probably the most enlightening 22 minutes I've had in the past 6 months. Thank you!

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A mystical and enchanting video essay. Excellent work!

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Killing it as always. I go back and watch the pithing needle video all the time just for the storytelling

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Congratulations Dr. Studies! This video was truly a treat to behold, and I hope whatever you have next down the pipelines will be just as good!

[@stillyoung3997]

Congratulations on completing your studies! Very much looking forward to more videos

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Congrats on your phd!! excellent video, glad to have you back in KZbin

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Those chills i felt with every episode is so unique and heartwarming. I love it great to hear that you have accomplished what you was aiming for and now showing you're still alive and surely not done with your encrypting of magic and its multiverse. Love you cheers

[@lexelboy]

Harald bluetooth was a danish king who conquered parts of norway.

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A new video by Rhystic Studies. Today was a good day. Thanks man. You're one of the best.

[@StackedEDH]

What a gorgeous way to say goodbye-which in this case, is a kind of saying hello. Welcome back, Sam.

[@brandonchristner1520]

Welcome back good sir. Great video as always

[@zeearrgunn]

Amazing video as always. Worth every second, and more, including the wait. So well written. So well produced. So. Much. Heart. An absolute masterclass in storytelling. Bravo, and thank you.