Extort (Whenever you cast a spell, you may pay {W/B}. If you do, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain that much life.) Creatures can't attack you or planeswalkers you control unless their controller pays {2} for each of those creatures.
Make one wrong move and all the love you've earned will disappear.
“We bring to you five tales of vice, of those beloved by lowlife mice. So too shall you grieve for their pain, these fallen legends of our plane.” —Villains: The Musical
Whenever Arisen Rider attacks, creatures your opponents control get -1/-1 until end of turn. If Arisen Rider or another creature or planeswalker would die, exile it instead.
{T}: Add {C}. {T}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only if you control a transformed permanent.
Years ago, a young prodigy sought endless power to unite the plane. She and her mission are long dead, but her presence still lingers for those who search for it.
Creatures with power greater than Aspiring Recluse's can't block it. Whenever Aspiring Recluse deals combat damage to a player, you may pay {2}. If you do, transform it.
“There is only one role fit for such a face.” —Lily, talent scout
Choose target creature or planeswalker. Its controller may exile it. If that player doesn't, they sacrifice all other creatures and planeswalkers they control.
Rakuyou's dying words were heard by none, despite his sacrifice for all.