Dive into the fantastical world of Altered with the "Beyond the Gates Lyra Starter Deck". Designed by Equinox, this innovative trading card game offers a unique blend of exploration, strategy, and creativity. Whether you're a new or seasoned trading card game player, this starter deck is your gateway to adventure. With the Lyra Starter Deck, you embody Nevenka the Artist, a member of the Lyra faction known for their adaptability and creative prowess. This set contains 40 cards (39 cards + 1 Hero), alongside a rule leaflet, a foldable playmat, adventure cards, reminder cards, a foiler card, and markers, providing everything needed for newcomers to start their journey. Altered's gameplay breaks from traditional combat-based card games, offering a refreshing non-combat, strategic play style. Learn the game with ease and enjoy fast-paced turns, a redesigned mana system, and the innovative Reserve system that adds depth to your gameplay decisions. Customize your deck with rare and unique cards from booster packs as you become more familiar with the game. Plus, with the exclusive digital app, manage your collection, share decks, enjoy the lore, and more. Don't forget to scan your cards: adding your cards to your digital collection is needed to unlock all of the digital features Altered has to offer.