There's a level of queer energy in this card implied by the double entendre in its quote, the knowing glance that Chandra seems to cast towards Liliana, and the intimacy created by the art's blocking
At this point, it really comes down to scrutinizing the corners and looking for one of two distinct features
Studio X (what we call the part of the company responsible for tabletop Magic ) crunches a lot of data about the players, what they enjoy about Magic , and what doesn't work for them
The ichor dripping from their hands and face gives us some clues, but to the unlearned, the contrast between the oily blackness and the perfection of the doll-like visage has us wondering on the nature of the subject
You draw cards equal to the sacrificed creatures power, then you gain life equal to its toughness
We worked really closely with the dedicated people at Middle-earth Enterprises to reflect that sensibility while staying true to the original vision, and it was certainly a challenge to strike the right balance