There’s a buzz in the air and whispers in the wind as Lorcana fans eagerly anticipate the release of the game’s tenth set, aptly titled Whispers in the Well. As the seasoned timers tighten around this exciting launch, Disney and Ravensburger are weaving a tapestry of tantalizing secrets, intrigue, and beguiling possibilities. True to its name, this set invites players into the dance of mystery and cunning detective work, with clues and surprises waiting to be unearthed from the depths of its card decks.
Setting the stage for a grand reveal, the rollout begins on Friday, November 7, tantalizing local game stores with an exclusive first crack at doling out these enigmatic treasures. Early birds can expect promo opportunities and events sparkling with mystery as this enchanted journey kicks off. A week later, come November 14, the wider world will join in the sorcery as big retailers and major online shops usher Whispers in the Well onto shelves and screens alike. Fans clutching at whispers—now within reach—have no shortage of anticipation to savor before the full flood of adventurous excitement.
Central to this swirling alchemy of lore and fantasy is a tantalizing new card type: the Whisper—a mythical, shadowy figure lurking between the folds of a “Glimmer” page. These aren’t just every day playing cards, nor are they riffs of past iterations. No, these Whispers are akin to pieces of a great puzzle, daring players to piece them together into a magnificent tapestry sharpening the focus of incomplete tales into vivid character revelations. Four have already turned eyes and minds: Ursula, Whisper of Vanessa; Gaston, Frightful Bully; Megara, Secret Keeper; and Simba, King in the Making, each whispering tales steeped in myth and magic through the lovingly aged embrace of parchment textures.
As enthusiasts prepare to coax life into the curious contours of these page fragments, the introduction of the “Boost” ability joins the dance. This mechanism appears to parallel the beloved Shift, except it doesn’t just ask for foresight—it demands it. Tuck a card beneath a Whisper, and which hidden strength you call upon can transform the unpredictable turns of top deck knowledge into a deeply strategic gambit. The astute player becomes a seer, divining just which cards will lend themselves to greatness—or watching them swept away if fate takes an unfavored turn.
Joining this pageant of wonder are franchises that dive headlong into this shadowy feast, introducing beloved figures from realms both revered and sometimes forgotten. From the Gothic spires of Gargoyles arises Demona, Scourge of the Wyvern Clan, her steely gaze commanding the field with six Ink, five Strength, and six Willpower. Where she treads, shrouds unfurl, and her summoning spell draws tendrils of smoke from every opposing figure, leaving her to dominate their orbit.
Yet, it is not only established icons that take center stage in this tableau of drama and delight. The Black Cauldron spills its dark intentions into gameplay, twisting the very roots of deck building with mechanical innovation. Here lies a trove of reanimation potential, transporting characters from discard purgatory to fight another day. At three Ink, The Black Cauldron nods to dark ambitions that transcend time and space within Lorcana’s whimsical world, unfolding fresh paths and possibilities as its allies Hen Wen and The Horned King weave their tangled sagas.
As the curtain rises on a set that feels like both page-turner and dreamscape, it does so with a familiar embrace, composed of 204 base cards, and festooned with extras: 18 Enchanted, 18 Epic, and 2 Iconic brimming with personality. Among them, Hades, Looking for a Deal, and Ariel, Ethereal Voice stake claims of mythos. Hades stirs the underworld of strategy as opponents must decide whether to lose or allow card draws, while Ariel befriends those with sonic prowess—songs at the ready and treasures gleaned through melody.
More than just statistics and text, Whispers in the Well whispers of narratives begging to be lifted, explored, and savored. Its tagline, Light Your Path, resonates as both imperative and invitation: a curiosity-stoking quest enfolding both mind and senses. Visual art breathes life into this storytelling, each brush stroke capturing a detective moment as Judy Hopps peers through the veil. What mysteries lie hidden in the Well remain largely unstirred, but the set’s seductive mechanics promise that the unveiling will be nothing short of exhilarating.
This tapestry of whispers beckons—and whether through narrative heights or mechanic depths, one truth remains: the longing to unravel these secrets will become as intoxicating as the cards themselves.
