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Ancients of the Infinite

For this challenge I wanted to work on single expansion design and capture the fun of card reveal season through card reveal posts. After designing a full standard cycle of custom Hearthstone content I couldn't wait to dive back into Hearthstone design. Ancients of the Infinite focuses on the newest minion type Vrykul as their story is told from Northrend to distant lands as they are called by Titan Spirits to travel across time. This expansion will include Monk and the custom Evoker class I designed in my "Mechanic, Gimmick, and a Class" design challenge. In total I designed 209 collectable cards for this design challenge including the mini-set. I really enjoyed this challenge and I can't wait to do more!

Notice

All card art is AI generated and cards were created in Hearthcards.net for mock-up purposes only. In this challenge I designed the expansion plot, custom keywords, Vrykul minion type, and the effects of all cards. This challenge is purely focused on expansion, mechanic, and card design following Hearthstone’s development practices. This is not a real Hearthstone expansion and mini-set. This is my interpretation of what a future Hearthstone expansion and mini-set could look like.

Card Reveals

Ancients the Infinite will feature a custom expansion announcement showing off the mechanics and cards. After the announcement, cards will be revealed here and on my LinkedIn until all 209 cards have been announced. 

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Ancients of the Infinite

Plot

When the Old Gods were imprisoned by the Titans, the Vrykul were tasked with exploring and shaping primordial Azeroth. Now, the Titan's Spirits have called across time for these ancient warriors to unite once more. Embark across the timeline, unite the Vrykul against ancient threats, and seek glory in the name of Azeroth.

Ancients of the Infinite

Mechanics
 

Each class gets a Legendary Vrykul to venture across ancient Azeroth and beyond.

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Each class will receive a Spirit of a Titan to guide them into the new age.


Rise of the Vrykul: Vrykuls are the newest minion type to voyage into Hearthstone. These ancient half giant warriors and explorers care about player's hands and locations.

 

My custom Keyword, Glory makes a return in this expansion!!!​

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Ancients of the Infinite

Keywords

Returning Custom Keyword!!!: Cards with the keyword Glory trigger an effect when they kill a minion.

 

Cards with the keyword Ancient add a special  un-collectible card to your hand unique to them.

Ancients of the Infinite

Design Direction

Glory was designed to unite the keywords Overkill and Honorable Kill and go beyond minion use. With Glory I wanted to capture the idea of succeeding in battle and gaining from that. The keyword fit hand in hand with the Vrykul, adding more dimension to them as a minion type. In play tests Glory felt like a skill testing minigame and felt very natural in Hearthstone across all classes. 

The keyword Ancient came from the question of "what would ancient Hearthstone cards look like?" Fun unique cards that have to be obtained came to mind. This allowed for plenty of design space where cards can have fun connections to the past and supplement the hand related nature of the Vrykul. Ancient cards providing specific cards further enhanced deck building and strategies in paper tests.

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Ancients of the Infinite Announcement

When the Old Gods were imprisoned by the Titans, the Vrykul were tasked with exploring and shaping primordial Azeroth. Now, the Titan's Spirits have called across time for these ancient warriors to unite once more. Embark across the timeline, unite the Vrykul against ancient threats, and seek glory in the name of Azeroth.

New Keyword: Glory

The Vrykul live for the Glory of battle as they take on monstrous ancient beings. Throughout time power has been gained by defeating foes. Now, you can do the same as your cards reward you for vanquishing minions.

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New Minion Type: Vrykul

Created by the Keepers long ago the half giant Vrykul explored and shaped primordial Azeroth. They have split into many groups over the centuries after the Titans perished with some going into stasis to be awoken in the modern age. With the recent call from the Spirits of the Titans they have united to join your collection permanently to fight against ancient evils! The Vrykul are known for their fighting spirit and desire to explore. The size of your hand and the Locations you go are of great interest to them. The Vrykul are led by King Ymiron who has unified his people after hearing the call of the Titans.

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New Keyword: Ancient

Fight Ancient with Ancient as the Vrykul travel across time. Utilize unique cards given to you by relics of the past to give you an edge against your foes. It seems like the ancient forces of good and evil never rest.

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Spirits of the Titans

After the Titans perished long ago the Vrykul were lost. However, their spirits have returned to guide the Vrykul into the future. Each class will receive a Spirit of a Titan which will aid them this expansion! 

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Thea the Seeker Login Reward Available Now!

The Vrykul are sailing the timestream as we speak. Log in now to get the Legendary minion, Thea the Seeker and Discover what lies ahead for the Vrykul.

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Waking of the World Soul Mini-Set Announcement

The Titan, Azeroth has awoken and she needs your help as evil forces have invaded the timeline seeking to corrupt her. Band together using dual class cards from the past and future to shape the fate of reality itself. 

Azeroth Needs Your Help!

The Titans have rallied the past and future to help Azeroth fight off evils seeking to steal her power.

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Dual Class Cards Return!

Work together with other classes to save or doom Azeroth!

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Neutral

Expansion

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12_Temporal-Bazaar.png
13_Gigasaur.png
14_Ancient-Drake.png
15_Raid-Captain.png
16_Dozing-Vrykul.png
17_Fighting-Spirit.png
18_Tainter-of-Fates.png
19_Stormfist-Summoner.png
20_Relic-Chaser.png
21_Time-Wraith.png
22_Frequent-Campsite.png
23_Distant-Traveler.png
24_Maiden-of-the-Skies.png
25_Timeline-Protector.png
26_Azerite-Smasher.png
27_Infinite-Emissary.png
28_Timegate-Raider.png
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30_Stasis-Waker.png
31_Lava-Rager.png
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Neutral

Mini-Set

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Death Knight

Expansion

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Death Knight

Mini-Set

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Demon Hunter

Expansion

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Demon Hunter

Mini-Set

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Druid

Expansion

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72_Spirit-of-Eonar.png
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Druid

Mini-Set

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Evoker

Expansion

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Evoker

Mini-Set

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Hunter

Expansion

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152_Spirit-of-Aggramar.png
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Hunter

Mini-Set

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Mage

Expansion

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Mage

Mini-Set

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Monk

Expansion

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Monk

Mini-Set

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Paladin

Expansion

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Paladin

Mini-Set

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Priest

Expansion

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Priest

Mini-Set

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Rogue

Expansion

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Rogue

Mini-Set

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Shaman

Expansion

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Shaman

Mini-Set

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Warlock

Expansion

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Warlock

Mini-Set

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Warrior

Expansion

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Warrior

Mini-Set

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Non-Collectible Cards

Expansion

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Ancient_Uncollectible_8_35_Tame-Dragon.png
Ancient_Uncollectible_9_37_Vilemaw.png
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Ancient_Uncollectible_12_47_Capsize.png
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Ancient_Uncollectible_15_56_Jormungrand,-The-World-Serpent.png
Ancient_Uncollectible_16_58_Relive-This-Moment.png
Ancient_Uncollectible_17_63_Fury!!!.png
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Ancient_Uncollectible_43_138_Defender-of-the-Glade.png
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Ancient_Uncollectible_44_147_Skip-Evolution.png
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Ancient_Uncollectible_47_155_Thunder-Bellower.png
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Ancient_Uncollectible_49_157_Curse-of-Yogg-Saron.png
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Ancient_Uncollectible_51_165_Fel-Touched.png
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Token_Uncollectible_8_29_Timewarped-Amalgam-Poisonous.png
Token_Uncollectible_9_29_Timewarped-Amalgam-Elusive.png
Token_Uncollectible_10_29_Timewarped-Amalgam-Rush.png
Token_Uncollectible_11_29_Timewarped-Amalgam-Lifesteal.png
Token_Uncollectible_12_29_Timewarped-Amalgam-Reborn.png
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Token_Uncollectible_14_37_Risen-Vrykul.png
Token_Uncollectible_15_39_Vargul.png
Token_Uncollectible_16_51_54_Kvaldir-Pirate.png
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Brew_Uncollectible_2_57_61_64_65_177_178_Steadying-Brew.png
Brew_Uncollectible_3_57_61_64_65_177_178_Fiery-Brew.png
Brew_Uncollectible_4_57_61_64_65_177_178_Shrouded-Brew.png
Brew_Uncollectible_5_57_61_64_65_177_178_Warding-Brew.png
Brew_Uncollectible_6_57_61_64_65_177_178_Refreshing-Brew.png
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Token_Uncollectible_18_75_Devilsaur-Hatchling.png
Token_Uncollectible_19_95_Slurry-Elemental.png
Token_Uncollectible_20_97_Temporal-Bomb.png
Token_Uncollectible_21_99_Time-Shredder.png
Token_Uncollectible_22_107_Compromised-Disc_1.png
Token_Uncollectible_23_107_Compromised-Disc_2.png
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Token_Uncollectible_25_107_Compromised-Disc_4.png
Token_Uncollectible_26_117_Collide-Timelines.png
Token_Uncollectible_27_122_Argunite-Ravager.png
Token_Uncollectible_28_126_Bloodwake-Raider.png
Token_Uncollectible_29_136_Hall-of-Valor.png
Token_Uncollectible_30_150_Dracoraptor.png
Token_Uncollectible_32_152_Avenging-Sword.png
Token_Uncollectible_33_152_Vrykul-Beastguard.png
Token_Uncollectible_34_153_Worg.png
Token_Uncollectible_35_156_Heartsbane-Witch.png
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Non-Collectible Cards

Mini-Set

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Ancient_Uncollectible_56_172_For-The-Scourge!!!.png
Ancient_Uncollectible_57_174_World-Soul-Guardian.png
Ancient_Uncollectible_58_179_The-Chosen-One.png
Ancient_Uncollectible_59_182_Banish-From-This-World.png
Ancient_Uncollectible_60_183_You-Rang.png
Ancient_Uncollectible_61_184_Timeweave-Lining.png
Ancient_Uncollectible_62_186_Hold-Fast.png
Ancient_Uncollectible_63_192_Era-of-the-Old-Gods.png
Ancient_Uncollectible_64_193_Cover-Blown.png
Ancient_Uncollectible_65_196_Distract.png
Ancient_Uncollectible_66_198_Loot-of-1,000-Timelines.png
Ancient_Uncollectible_67_200_Greedy-Mutineer.png
Ancient_Uncollectible_68_203_Foundation-of-Evil.png
Ancient_Uncollectible_69_204_Remove-Randomness.png
Ancient_Uncollectible_70_205_Drain-Lifeblood.png
Ancient_Uncollectible_71_208_Nexus-Caller.png
Token_Uncollectible_38_166_Galakrond's-Wing.png
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Token_Uncollectible_40_167_Azeroth.png
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Token_Uncollectible_42_167_Prosper-Against-Chaos.png
Token_Uncollectible_43_167_Forge-a-New-Fate.png
Token_Uncollectible_44_168_Dwarven-Soul-Guard.png
Token_Uncollectible_45_190_Battle-Bot.png
Token_Uncollectible_46_197_Cyber-Imp.png
Token_Uncollectible_47_209_Trusty-Drust.png
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