Restless Cottage

Restless Cottage was released in 2023 as part of the Wilds of Eldraine expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set draws heavy inspiration from classic European fairy tales and folklore, reimagined through the lens of the game's high-fantasy multiverse. As a cycle of 'creeping' dual lands, this card serves a dual mechanical purpose, functioning as a resource that provides mana while also being capable of animating into a creature to participate in combat during the late game.

The card was illustrated by Sergey Glushakov, whose work captures the eerie, overgrown aesthetic central to the set's portrayal of the Eldraine wilderness. His design emphasizes the 'witch's hut' trope, depicting a sinister, sentient dwelling emerging from the shadows of the forest. The art direction aimed to balance the whimsical nature of the plane with the underlying threat posed by the Wicked Slumber, a magical affliction that serves as the primary conflict of the set's narrative.