When the crown is removed, she becomes amnesiac, kicking off her story of self-discovery in learning who she is
"Kicker [cost]" means "You may pay an additional [cost] as you cast this spell." If a spell's kicker cost was paid, the spell is "kicked." The kicker ability doesn't let you pay a kicker cost more than once
Given the significance of this set to Magics ongoing story, expectations were definitely very high
The only changes I'd consider making are more untapped lands, and Insidious RootsInsidious Roots
Generally, our Signets, Myriad Landscape, and Servant of the Conduit can prevent us from falling behind while also helping to offset the hefty triple-green or triple-black mana costs for Aetherwind Basker or Demon of Dark Schemes
Aside from just playing the game, I was also interested in getting cards with custom art