Publisher Wizards of the Coast has never completely explained how it works
If youre trying to hit key points on the curve, cast expensive spells, or hit two-spell turns as soon as possible, youll want to prioritize ramp
I could list every new card I love - like Alice, Growing Girl, who lends the Support keyword to your other characters and gains four lore when you reach ten strength, or Sisu, Divine Water Dragon, who allows you to draw a new card every time you quest - but in general all of the new cards in Rise of the Floodborn feel like a shift in power and ability
Oracles, arguably a type of Seer, were people who could (seemingly) see the future and on occasion played a significant political role in Ancient Greece, providing guidance to monarchs and political leaders, all while they were publicly apolitical