Obviously exiling instead of sacrificing is a big deal, but Sothera requires everyone to have creatures in play for it to stick around
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(2017-02-09) An artifact that becomes a creature due to the emblem's ability can't attack unless you've controlled it continuously since your turn began
Then, place a Character card in play underneath the Location
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