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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Price tag $0.36

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2329 Current Rank
#2728 Last Week
#2636 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler decks.

Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+28% Synergy $5.28
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+24% Synergy $7.01
Summon: Valefor Summon: Valefor
+9% Synergy $0.60

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler's abilities and overall game plan.

Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+47% Synergy $0.34
Soulherder Soulherder
+41% Synergy $1.99
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+40% Synergy $0.95
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+40% Synergy $1.44
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+37% Synergy $0.35
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+34% Synergy $0.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+34% Synergy $0.26
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+32% Synergy $0.15
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+32% Synergy $5.79
Scheming Fence Scheming Fence
+31% Synergy $0.19

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler decks.

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+27% Synergy $3.38
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+27% Synergy $0.25
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+26% Synergy $2.78
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+25% Synergy $0.27
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+24% Synergy $8.03
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+22% Synergy $1.19
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.27
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $1.65
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $0.84
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+9% Synergy $16.62
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-1% Synergy $33.99
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
-1% Synergy $11.76
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $67.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.69
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $45.06
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
-3% Synergy $10.64
Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $57.48
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $42.63
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $28.27

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+28% Synergy $0.23
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+25% Synergy $0.68
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+24% Synergy $0.36
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+24% Synergy $0.10
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+23% Synergy $0.98
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+23% Synergy $0.91
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+22% Synergy $2.51
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+21% Synergy $0.20
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+21% Synergy $0.15
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+20% Synergy $0.31
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+20% Synergy $1.92
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+20% Synergy $0.11
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+19% Synergy $0.82
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+19% Synergy $0.12
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+18% Synergy $3.39
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+18% Synergy $20.35
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+18% Synergy $4.56
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+16% Synergy $0.29
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+16% Synergy $0.40
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+16% Synergy $3.34
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+16% Synergy $15.67
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+16% Synergy $0.58
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+16% Synergy $0.17
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+16% Synergy $0.04
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+15% Synergy $0.18
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+15% Synergy $2.02
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+14% Synergy $19.42
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+14% Synergy $0.08
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+14% Synergy $1.48
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+13% Synergy $0.07
Stonehorn Dignitary Stonehorn Dignitary
+13% Synergy $0.37
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+13% Synergy $0.12
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+13% Synergy $0.29
Werefox Bodyguard Werefox Bodyguard
+13% Synergy $0.23
Mothdust Changeling Mothdust Changeling
+13% Synergy $1.19
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+13% Synergy $0.26
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+13% Synergy $0.57
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+12% Synergy $3.30
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+12% Synergy $0.15
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+11% Synergy $2.98
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+11% Synergy $18.78
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+11% Synergy $0.37
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+11% Synergy $0.67
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+11% Synergy $0.31
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+10% Synergy $0.80
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+9% Synergy $0.79
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+9% Synergy $0.26
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+9% Synergy $6.83
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+7% Synergy $2.89
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $42.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler safe.

Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+21% Synergy $5.01
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+20% Synergy $1.11
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+14% Synergy $1.33
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+13% Synergy $0.81
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+9% Synergy $0.06
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+6% Synergy $0.37
Snap Snap
+6% Synergy $1.54
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $0.11
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+6% Synergy $0.21
Cancel Cancel
+5% Synergy $0.27
Semester's End Semester's End
+5% Synergy $0.71
Blur Blur
+4% Synergy $0.21
Ghostway Ghostway
+4% Synergy $2.45
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $1.15
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+3% Synergy $0.21
Dispel Dispel
+3% Synergy $0.29
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+2% Synergy $1.46
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+2% Synergy $49.42
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+2% Synergy $0.41
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.10
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+1% Synergy $1.55
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.31
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.64
Disenchant Disenchant
0% Synergy $0.13
Silence Silence
0% Synergy $6.48
Absorb Absorb
0% Synergy $0.29
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $2.10
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.75
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-2% Synergy $0.25
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $6.09
Aetherize Aetherize
-3% Synergy $0.29
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $42.96
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-4% Synergy $15.68
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-5% Synergy $2.22
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $48.08
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-9% Synergy $11.92
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.51

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler's game plan and control the board.

Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+10% Synergy $1.91
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+10% Synergy $0.19
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.39
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+5% Synergy $0.40
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+5% Synergy $0.17
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+5% Synergy $5.68
Hallowed Respite Hallowed Respite
+5% Synergy $0.10
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+4% Synergy $1.21
Another Round Another Round
+2% Synergy $0.28
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+2% Synergy $0.18
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $4.30
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.29
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-1% Synergy $1.71
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $34.20
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.44
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.65
Windfall Windfall
-5% Synergy $3.95

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+20% Synergy $4.72
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+18% Synergy $2.49
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+12% Synergy $11.66
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.45
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+9% Synergy $8.70
Spellbook Spellbook
+8% Synergy $1.89
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+8% Synergy $1.04
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+7% Synergy $0.11
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+7% Synergy $1.42
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+6% Synergy $0.54
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+5% Synergy $5.81
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+5% Synergy $4.22
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+2% Synergy $3.79
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.30
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $2.94
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-2% Synergy $14.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.24

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+20% Synergy $1.16
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+17% Synergy $3.16
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+15% Synergy $0.23
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+12% Synergy $2.10
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+11% Synergy $0.71
Call for Unity Call for Unity
+8% Synergy $0.21
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+7% Synergy $1.77
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+7% Synergy $4.58
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+5% Synergy $0.33
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+4% Synergy $4.68
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+4% Synergy $9.04
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+1% Synergy $3.99
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $21.01
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+1% Synergy $0.41
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
0% Synergy $0.16
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $2.01
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $34.98
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $8.34
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $48.94

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+10% Synergy $6.28
Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+10% Synergy $1.09
Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+9% Synergy $3.52
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+5% Synergy $3.55
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+3% Synergy $0.84

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+21% Synergy $1.98
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+12% Synergy $0.53
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+11% Synergy $51.06
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.14
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+6% Synergy $6.80
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.85
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+4% Synergy $3.65
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.54
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $7.01
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+3% Synergy $0.34
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+1% Synergy $0.61
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+1% Synergy $0.51
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.46
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $19.28
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $1.41
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+28% Synergy $2.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+23% Synergy $1.33
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+19% Synergy $0.68
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+15% Synergy $1.79
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+11% Synergy $0.08
Azorius Cluestone Azorius Cluestone
+4% Synergy $0.11
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+3% Synergy $1.36
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy $24.69
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-1% Synergy $153.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-12% Synergy $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.12
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-17% Synergy $0.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-17% Synergy $0.22

Lands

The mana base foundation for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+15% Synergy $0.28
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+14% Synergy $0.28
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+10% Synergy $0.41
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $13.72
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+6% Synergy $0.18
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+6% Synergy $0.22
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+5% Synergy $0.20
Tundra Tundra
+5% Synergy
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+5% Synergy $0.47
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.23
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.15
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+4% Synergy $0.07
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+3% Synergy $9.92
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+3% Synergy $4.80
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+3% Synergy $0.14
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.14
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+3% Synergy $0.40
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.40
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+1% Synergy $0.27
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $22.75
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $24.04
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.44
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
0% Synergy $0.19
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
0% Synergy $2.62
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
0% Synergy $0.76
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $25.51
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.53
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $24.53
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.28
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $15.21
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $9.47
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-2% Synergy $11.67
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.13
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.22
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-3% Synergy $3.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.11
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-3% Synergy $17.48
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-6% Synergy $0.45
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.18
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.30
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-8% Synergy $8.46
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-8% Synergy $0.05
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-9% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.45
Port Town Port Town
-14% Synergy $0.17

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler.

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Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Inspiring Leader Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Inspiring Leader
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Sword Coast Sailor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Clan Crafter Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Clan Crafter
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
The Eleventh Doctor Martha Jones The Eleventh Doctor // Martha Jones
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Veteran Soldier Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Veteran Soldier
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Sword Coast Sailor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Sword Coast Sailor
Genku, Future Shaper Genku, Future Shaper
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Rasputin Dreamweaver Rasputin Dreamweaver
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kodama of the East Tree Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree
The Eighth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Eighth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Agent of the Shadow Thieves Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dragon Cultist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Guild Artisan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Guild Artisan
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Master Chef Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Master Chef
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Passionate Archaeologist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Passionate Archaeologist

Other Available Backgrounds

Volo, Itinerant Scholar can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds: