If you know you can't keep ahead of the 1/1s or directly kill Elspeth you are ultimately going to die to a lot of 3/3 and larger fliers
In Lutris case, the connection is obvious
Rith, the Awakener
Dragons are very popular, and there is a good chance you will be facing someone who is playing Dragons

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The Ring also tempts you, but it's a mechanic that, in my opinion, does not do much in a multiplayer game