Ascendants of Aetheros 

Objective:

Become the most powerful Ascendant by collecting a combination of powerful Aether Crystals and defeating opponents' creatures

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Components:

• Cards: A deck of Aether Crystals, Creatures, Spells, and Relics.

• Tokens: Aether Counters to track resources.

• Player Boards: To organize Aether Counters and track health.

Card Types:

Aether Crystals:

• Primary resource used to summon Creatures, cast Spells, and activate Relics.

• Some cards generate Aether Crystals each turn.

Creatures:

• Summon powerful allies to fight for you.

• Have Attack and Health stats, abilities, and special effects.

• Can attack or defend during the Battle Phase.

Spells:

• Instant effects that can disrupt opponents or bolster your strategy.

• Require Aether Crystals to cast.

Relics:

• Permanent cards that grant ongoing advantages or abilities.

• Activate their effects by paying Aether Crystals.

Special Card Considerations:

• Aether Crystals: Used primarily for playing cards and activating abilities.

• Creatures: Summoned entities with Attack, Health, and unique abilities.

• Spells: Instant effects that can be cast during your turn.

• Relics: Permanent cards with ongoing effects or activated abilities.

Setup Steps:

1. Deck Construction:

Each player needs to create their deck by following these steps:

• Card Limit: Players should prepare a deck of 30 cards, including a combination of Aether Crystals, Creatures, Spells, and Relics.

• Card Selection: Choose cards that align with your strategy and create synergies. Ensure a diverse mix for various situations.

2. Player Preparation:

• Health: All players start with 30 health points.

• Aether Counters: Distribute Aether Counters based on the starting resources. The standard is often 3 or 4 counters.

3. Play Area Setup:

• Player Boards: Each player places their Player Board in front of them.

• Deck Placement: Shuffle individual decks and place them facedown within reach.

• Aether Counter Placement: Place Aether Counters on designated areas of the Player Board.

Game Flow Overview:

Phase 1: Resource Gathering

• Aether Generation: Players start their turn by generating Aether Crystals. This amount depends on the Aether Generator's count.

• Card Draw: After collecting Aether, players draw a specific number of cards from their decks.

Phase 2: Main Phase

• Play Cards: Players can play Creatures, cast Spells, or activate Relics by spending Aether Crystals.

• Strategy and Decision: Plan your moves wisely, considering both offensive and defensive tactics.

Phase 3: Battle Phase

• Attack and Defense: Engage in battles where Creatures can attack opponents' Creatures or Ascendant directly. You can also defend by using your Creatures to block incoming attacks.

Phase 4: End Phase

• Cleanup: Discard any excess cards from your hand to meet the maximum hand size rule.

• Preparation: Ready yourself for the next turn.

Winning:

Defeat: Reduce your opponent's health to zero.

Victory: Be the last Ascendant standing.

Tips:

Plan Ahead: Consider your moves in advance.

Adapt: Adjust your strategy based on opponents' actions.

Card Awareness: Understand card synergies and effects.