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Shalai and Hallar: Burn
Price tag $7.33

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Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 62% Combo 8% Burn 8% Aggro 3% Lifegain 2%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Shalai and Hallar players are trying out in Burn decks.

Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+17% Synergy $11.43
Topiary Lecturer Topiary Lecturer
+10% Synergy $0.33
Wildgrowth Archaic Wildgrowth Archaic
+3% Synergy $0.36
Emil, Vastlands Roamer Emil, Vastlands Roamer
+2% Synergy $0.26
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $8.54

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Shalai and Hallar's Burn builds — cards that lean hardest into the Burn theme.

Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+75% Synergy $0.30
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+64% Synergy $1.28
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+61% Synergy $2.44
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+61% Synergy $1.83
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+60% Synergy $5.61
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+60% Synergy $6.41
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+59% Synergy $0.35
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+55% Synergy $5.32
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+55% Synergy $0.64
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+52% Synergy $4.63

Top Cards

The staple cards most Shalai and Hallar Burn decks run as their core.

Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+52% Synergy $0.35
Conclave Mentor Conclave Mentor
+51% Synergy $0.53
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+49% Synergy $18.05
The Red Terror The Red Terror
+49% Synergy $6.22
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+46% Synergy $4.13
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+46% Synergy $9.00
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+46% Synergy $2.06
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+46% Synergy $0.17
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+34% Synergy $2.62
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+16% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Shalai and Hallar Burn game on their own.

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+7% Synergy $26.55
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $5.86
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $51.92
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $41.60
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $36.16
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $53.72
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-2% Synergy $28.28

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Burn plan in Shalai and Hallar decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener
+42% Synergy $0.42
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+39% Synergy $0.36
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+36% Synergy $35.33
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+33% Synergy $2.38
Good-Fortune Unicorn Good-Fortune Unicorn
+33% Synergy $0.30
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+31% Synergy $23.51
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
+31% Synergy $0.29
Conclave Sledge-Captain Conclave Sledge-Captain
+31% Synergy $2.50
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+30% Synergy $22.28
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+28% Synergy $0.97
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+28% Synergy $0.49
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+27% Synergy $0.77
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+27% Synergy $0.25
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+26% Synergy $14.01
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+25% Synergy $43.80
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+25% Synergy $2.44
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+24% Synergy $4.02
War Elemental War Elemental
+24% Synergy $6.22
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+23% Synergy $3.89
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+23% Synergy $0.43
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+22% Synergy $2.60
Vigor Vigor
+22% Synergy $16.54
Aragorn, Hornburg Hero Aragorn, Hornburg Hero
+21% Synergy $2.70
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+20% Synergy $0.37
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+20% Synergy $0.38
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+19% Synergy $3.42
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+19% Synergy $10.03
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
+18% Synergy $0.37
Guardian Scalelord Guardian Scalelord
+17% Synergy $0.40
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+17% Synergy $3.03
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+17% Synergy $5.45
Biophagus Biophagus
+17% Synergy $16.75
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+16% Synergy $53.88
Fertilid Fertilid
+15% Synergy $0.25
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+15% Synergy $0.30
Scurry Oak Scurry Oak
+14% Synergy $1.94
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+14% Synergy $2.58
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+14% Synergy $3.14
Botanical Brawler Botanical Brawler
+14% Synergy $0.24
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+12% Synergy $58.30
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
+12% Synergy $1.96
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+12% Synergy $0.28
Ivy Lane Denizen Ivy Lane Denizen
+12% Synergy $0.23
Juniper Order Ranger Juniper Order Ranger
+12% Synergy $0.30
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+11% Synergy $13.48
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+10% Synergy $0.25
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+7% Synergy $4.98
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+6% Synergy $9.41
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+2% Synergy $0.73
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
0% Synergy $0.25

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Shalai and Hallar's Burn deck ahead.

Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+19% Synergy $0.26
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+17% Synergy $1.14
Dromoka's Command Dromoka's Command
+17% Synergy $0.34
Silkguard Silkguard
+13% Synergy $0.40
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy $1.62
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+8% Synergy $0.69
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+8% Synergy $0.37
Hindervines Hindervines
+8% Synergy $0.16
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+8% Synergy $0.29
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+7% Synergy $10.93
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+7% Synergy $0.24
Semester's End Semester's End
+7% Synergy $1.18
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+6% Synergy $0.36
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+6% Synergy $0.94
Beast Within Beast Within
+5% Synergy $0.46
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+5% Synergy $1.22
Solidarity of Heroes Solidarity of Heroes
+5% Synergy $1.30
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+5% Synergy $0.17
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+4% Synergy $13.39
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+4% Synergy $0.94
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+3% Synergy $8.23
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+2% Synergy $68.53
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $21.48
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $8.49
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
0% Synergy $0.23
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
0% Synergy $6.09
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-1% Synergy $0.77
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.05
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-4% Synergy $4.10
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.38
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-15% Synergy $16.26

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Burn game plan forward for Shalai and Hallar.

Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+37% Synergy $9.40
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+22% Synergy $0.36
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+19% Synergy $0.45
Slime Against Humanity Slime Against Humanity
+7% Synergy $1.77
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+6% Synergy $1.14
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+6% Synergy $3.64
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $12.29
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+2% Synergy $0.36
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+2% Synergy $5.44
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.61
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $2.21
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
0% Synergy $2.31
Three Visits Three Visits
0% Synergy $5.51
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $0.82
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.57
Harmonize Harmonize
-1% Synergy $0.30
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $0.87
Farseek Farseek
-4% Synergy $0.71
Cultivate Cultivate
-6% Synergy $0.30
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-12% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Shalai and Hallar Burn decks.

Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+41% Synergy $3.87
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+39% Synergy $68.87
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+27% Synergy $11.47
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+17% Synergy $67.97
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+11% Synergy $12.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $2.99
Power Fist Power Fist
+8% Synergy $12.63
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+6% Synergy $2.83
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+6% Synergy $37.35
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+5% Synergy $32.99
Spellweaver Helix Spellweaver Helix
+5% Synergy $2.36
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+4% Synergy $9.59
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+1% Synergy $3.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Burn strategy in Shalai and Hallar decks.

Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+47% Synergy $20.51
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+33% Synergy $9.49
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+30% Synergy $12.70
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+26% Synergy $15.42
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+23% Synergy $8.57
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+21% Synergy $5.31
Mayael's Aria Mayael's Aria
+21% Synergy $1.75
Together Forever Together Forever
+17% Synergy $0.25
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+16% Synergy $1.33
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+16% Synergy $1.02
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+16% Synergy $1.75
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+15% Synergy $1.09
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+14% Synergy $11.56
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+14% Synergy $0.39
Keen Sense Keen Sense
+14% Synergy $2.83
Invigorating Hot Spring Invigorating Hot Spring
+13% Synergy $0.35
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+11% Synergy $7.49
Level Up Level Up
+11% Synergy $2.11
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+10% Synergy $32.33
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+9% Synergy $0.29
High Score High Score
+9% Synergy $1.02
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+5% Synergy $12.08
Greater Good Greater Good
+5% Synergy $5.28
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+5% Synergy $0.37
Master Chef Master Chef
+5% Synergy $0.31
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+3% Synergy $26.85
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+2% Synergy $1.61
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+2% Synergy $13.94
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
0% Synergy $4.58
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $1.35
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-3% Synergy $3.77
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-8% Synergy $0.45

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Shalai and Hallar's Burn game plan.

Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+5% Synergy $3.41
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+5% Synergy $0.32
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+4% Synergy $0.47

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Shalai and Hallar Burn decks.

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+32% Synergy $2.16
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+22% Synergy $0.27
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+20% Synergy $0.31
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+16% Synergy $5.89
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+11% Synergy $0.34
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+7% Synergy $0.39
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.36
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.30
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+5% Synergy $0.48
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+2% Synergy $0.34
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $53.40
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+1% Synergy $15.65
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.32
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $15.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Shalai and Hallar's Burn strategy.

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.46
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+2% Synergy $4.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.60
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
0% Synergy $6.04
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
0% Synergy $0.34
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
0% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
0% Synergy $0.32
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-1% Synergy $0.43
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-2% Synergy $0.48
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-3% Synergy $1.31

Lands

The mana base behind Shalai and Hallar's Burn decks.

Fortified Village Fortified Village
+13% Synergy $0.21
Bretagard Stronghold Bretagard Stronghold
+12% Synergy $0.24
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+10% Synergy $2.36
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+9% Synergy $16.20
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+9% Synergy $2.20
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+9% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+9% Synergy $0.26
Game Trail Game Trail
+8% Synergy $0.30
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+8% Synergy $0.22
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+8% Synergy $1.44
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+8% Synergy $7.07
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+8% Synergy $0.33
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+8% Synergy $2.97
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+7% Synergy $7.78
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+7% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+7% Synergy $0.29
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+7% Synergy $5.06
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+7% Synergy $17.20
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+6% Synergy $0.35
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+6% Synergy $7.19
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+6% Synergy $2.05
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+6% Synergy $0.43
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.36
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+5% Synergy $0.29
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $11.42
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+5% Synergy $17.02
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+5% Synergy $17.38
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+4% Synergy $11.55
Sheltering Landscape Sheltering Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.26
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+4% Synergy $6.15
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $33.45
Brushland Brushland
+3% Synergy $1.20
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+3% Synergy $0.25
Commercial District Commercial District
+3% Synergy $8.42
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+2% Synergy $0.26
Taiga Taiga
+2% Synergy
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+1% Synergy $0.38
Plateau Plateau
+1% Synergy $344.09
Savannah Savannah
+1% Synergy
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.08
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-1% Synergy $17.41
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.26
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-3% Synergy $0.63
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-5% Synergy $0.35
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.39
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.32
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-14% Synergy $0.36

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Shalai and Hallar: Burn.

Akiri, Line-Slinger Slurrk, All-Ingesting Akiri, Line-Slinger // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tana, the Bloodsower Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Slurrk, All-Ingesting Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Akiri, Line-Slinger Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Acolyte of Bahamut Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Acolyte of Bahamut
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Faceless One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Faceless One
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener
Byrke, Long Ear of the Law Byrke, Long Ear of the Law
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Aragorn, Company Leader Aragorn, Company Leader
Mowu, Loyal Companion Mowu, Loyal Companion
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Slurrk, All-Ingesting Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Master Chef Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Master Chef
Skanos Dragonheart Noble Heritage Skanos Dragonheart // Noble Heritage
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Slurrk, All-Ingesting Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist The Prismatic Piper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // The Prismatic Piper
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
Wakka, Devoted Guardian Wakka, Devoted Guardian
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tana, the Bloodsower Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Tana, the Bloodsower
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Slurrk, All-Ingesting Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Flaming Fist Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Flaming Fist
Alena, Kessig Trapper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Alena, Kessig Trapper // Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Master Chef Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Master Chef
Aragorn, Hornburg Hero Aragorn, Hornburg Hero
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Daghatar the Adamant Daghatar the Adamant
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan