The Six Factions

In Altered TCG you play a Hero (Alterer) and their summoned companion (Alter Ego) pair who are seeking to meet in the game. The initial set has 18 hero / companion pairs that are associated with one of six different factions that all have their own history and philiosophy. Each faction in the first set has three hero / companions for each faction. The six factions are described below:

Axiom

"Mechanics and engineers, the Axiom are convinced that technology and science should help spread the power of Alteration to all"

The Axiom seem to be very focussed on technology and permanents in particular seem to focus heavility in their abilities.To date two Axiom hero pairs have been revealed. 

Sierra and Senko (Robot) - Ractivating the play from hand ability of one character (Promo 2023)

Treyst and Rossum (Robot) - Abilities not yet known (early 2024 Promo)

Bravos

"As glorious adventurers, the Bravos push us forward, as one must always overcome its own limits in order to endure and vanquish."

The Bravos live about 1 km outside the city of Arkaster but are sometimes seen in the city itself as well. They are the leading explorers in the world of Asgartha and their mechanics resolve around being there first and strength.

Kojo and Booda - When you have the 1st player token Booda shows up in the comapion expedition (Promo 2023)

Basira and Kaizaimon - Ability unknown at this time (early 2024 Promo)

Lyra

"Nomadic artists, the Lyra constantly adapt to an ever-changing world, putting freedom and emotions at the center of their existence."

The Lyra are nomadic musicians and poets as well as gamblers. Their clans generally live out in the wilds, though Asmodeus has a gambling den in the city. One of the clans lives at the Ouroborous out in the wilds. They specialise in quirky abilities relating to dice rolls and characters with zero stats.

Nevenka and Blotch (painty Dragon) - Random effects on one character a turn (2023 Promo)

Fen and Crowbar (a guitar playing Scarecrow) - Abilities not yet known (early 2024 Promo)

Muna

"Sentinels of balance and harmony, the Muna work as peacemakers and diplomats, in order to allow all sentient beings to thrive peacefully in their ecosystems."

The Muna druids live out in the wilds outside of the city of Arkaster. Their abilities seems to relate to growth (+1/+1/+1 counters) and putting roots down (anchored). All three Muna hero pairs are known currently, though not what they all do yet. These are described below.

Teija and Nauraa (Large Fox) - Gives a boost to first character played (2023 Promo)

Arjun and Spike (Cactus) - Abilities not yet known (early 2024 Promo)

Rin and Orchid (Grasshopper) - abilities not yet known (late 2024 Promo)

Ordis

Ordis "Embodiment of the state, the Ordis dedicate their life to us all. Bureaucrats, soldiers, judges, they stand tall as paragons of order and justice."

The Ordis created the city of Arkaster and are the faction that runs it with law and order and soliders. They seem to specialise in creating lots of tokens and boosting them. Two heroes of the Ordis are currently known:-

Gulrang and Tocsin (Earth Elemental) - Abilities unknown at this time (2023 Promo)

Sigismar and Wingspan (Griffin) - Creates a 1/1/1 soldier token in hero expediton at dawn (early 2024 Promo)

Ymzir

"The Yzmir Mystics delve deep in the magical mysteries of the world. They shield humankind from perils it knows nothing about, hoping to prevent another cataclysm."

The Ymzir are the wizards of the world that seem to delve into murky secrets, obstensively to protect the world. 

Akesha and Taru (Octopus) - Able to spend one round going second (2023 Promo)

Arkans and Senka (Nightbird) - Abilities not known at present (early 2024 Promo)