Myrtifact
I've been running Myrtifact in one version or another for close to twenty years. Way back in my days as a builder of fat casual decks (usually around 100 cards, so EDH felt natural other than the 1 copy limit) I fell for a friend's deck
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An Evening in the Faded Raven
Lynn Gattes was in a low place when he arrived at The Faded Raven. His search for his long-lost companions in Barrowcrest had proven fruitless, a string of dead ends in a city of stone and wind. He had spoken to countless shopkeepers and followed whispers into every tavern, his
A Deal Before the Fall of Lodesoon
Gid Evyn stared across the table at the artificer, Ingus Restif, his hand resting on the pommel of his hammer. He had been fighting his unease ever since setting foot in the impossible city of Lodesoon. The city, a colossal feat of engineering, hung suspended by mighty chains over a
Olanda, South of Sundrop
The desert air was surprisingly cold that morning, and Olanda pulled her robe tighter against the unsettling chill . It was as though a rolling fog of discontent had tumbled across the entirety of Osterns Breath to settle on the outskirts of Sundrop, the glittering city of dreams she had read
Chickens in the Morning
The chickens hadn't changed much in 15 minutes, when you opened your eyes. The initial rush to find bugs had subsided, and now they were just happily pecking around for worms...
Climbing the Mountain
I’m not going to spoon-feed you anything. I won't tell you how to meditate, because frankly, it’s a deeply personal exploration. But I will share the space with you – a space where we can wrestle with our thoughts, confront our inner demons, and maybe even find a little bit of grace along the way.
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Arabian Mate
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Fork
A "fork" in chess is a clever tactic where a single piece attacks two or more enemy pieces at the same time. This situation often puts the opponent in a difficult position, as they must choose which piece to save while potentially losing another.
IST001: Symbols and Starting Points
Join Andrew Linke as he navigates a heartfelt journey through personal reflections, cultural symbols, and the art of embracing transitions. From the paradoxes of patriotism to candid reflections on identity, creativity, and finding peace amidst chaos, Andrew invites you to ponder what truly matters. Ready to explore the personal and
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This is an automated transcript of a podcast episode and YouTube video. Please note that there may be errors in the transcript. Oh, it's literally still dripping out of my keyboard. Fortunately, this is my... 00:00-00:06 From 00:06-00:09 the foothills of Maryland, I'
In Such Times
this isn't even my final form
It's easy to get lost in the weeds of a creative project. Running as fast as you can towards the next pulsing map marker, you don't realize that the camera has pulled back to reveal the full extent of the moonlit field through which you run.
2025 Chess Schedule
I am in the midst of migrating my edited notes to a new website tool. All class notes are still available here or updating your bookmarks to replace "https://www.andrewlinke..." with "https://craft.andrewlinke..." June 2 - Openings: English Opening 9 - Midgame: Fork 16
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A Small Change
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the road goes ever on and on...
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