Bitter Wormwood – Holy Wrath Event – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

Rocky Santangela
Jul 7
4 min read

Updated: Sep 18

Bitter Wormwood – Base Art – Holy Wrath Event – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

Waters Turn Bitter

Bitter Wormwood is a Holy Wrath Event, costing 1 Faith, that packs a sharp punch: by exiling a verse from your hand, you deliver 4 damage to a target enemy Being. This card uses a verse in your hand (if you have one available) to deal a tremendous amount of damage for the cost of 1.

The Star Called Wormwood

In the visions given to John, there comes a moment of cosmic judgment that shakes both the heavens and the earth. A star, blazing with purpose and bearing a name, falls from the heavens and strikes the waters. This star is called Wormwood, and its arrival brings bitterness so deep that many perish from the poisoned streams. The name itself speaks of sorrow, yet it also reveals divine precision, God knows the identity, the mission, and the timing of every star, for He telleth the number of the stars; He calleth them all by their names - Psalm 147:4. Stars are not distant, nameless lights as men suppose, but appointed messengers of His will, as real and near as the hand that holds them.

Throughout Scripture, stars are often linked to angels, servants of the Most High who carry out His commands. Jesus Himself is described as holding seven stars in His right hand, the angels of the seven revelation churches, showing authority over both the heavens and the earth. When a star falls in judgment, it is not random chaos, it is the fulfillment of prophecy. The fall of Wormwood marks a turning point, where bitterness flows through the nations, a reflection of hearts hardened against the truth.

This card's verse is Revelation 8:11:

"And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter."

This event will unfold after the rapture of the church, during the unfolding of Jacob’s trouble. The earth will groan under seals, trumpets, and bowls of wrath, each bringing both terror and testimony. Wormwood’s bitter waters will testify that creation itself is under the curse, and only the Creator can bring renewal. This is not merely a natural disaster, it is a supernatural sign pointing to the King of kings who will return to cleanse and restore.

Bitter Wormwood – Full Art – Holy Wrath Event – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

The Bitterness Before Glory

The falling of Wormwood takes place in the midst of cosmic upheaval, when the sun is darkened, the moon loses her light, and the powers of heaven are shaken. These are the days foretold by prophets, when the judgments intensify and the heavens themselves declare the righteousness of God. In Jacob’s trouble, there will be both terror and preservation, for though many will perish in unbelief, a remnant will endure, awaiting the appearing of the Son of Man.

This bitter star is part of a sequence of judgments that lead to the climactic return of Jesus in great glory. It will strike during a time when humanity has rejected grace and chosen rebellion, a time when kings and mighty men cry out for the rocks to hide them from the face of the Lamb. Yet even in wrath, God’s hand is steady, He controls the fall, the path, and the outcome of every star. Wormwood will not fall without purpose, and its bitterness will set the stage for the sweetness of the kingdom to come.

Believer, we are not appointed to wrath, for we have been washed in the blood of the Lamb. We are redeemed, sealed, and hidden in Christ before these judgments fall. Our future is not bitterness, but blessing. Our cup is not filled with wormwood, but with the cup of salvation, overflowing with eternal life. We will be caught up to meet Him in the clouds, clothed in His righteousness, and seated with Him in heavenly places. Our story is one of grace upon grace, for as He is, so are we in this world - 1 John 4:17.

Strategic Use In Gameplay

This event offers incredible damage for minimal cost, making it a versatile tool for decks that seek sharp tempo swings or precise answers. It’s a potent choice for aggressive plays, but its verse exile requirement also rewards those with exile synergies. You can optimize its power while having no other cards in hand.

Synergies and Plays:

High-Impact Removal: 4 damage at just 1 Faith allows you to take down mid-sized threats cleanly, routing your opponent's board.
Aggro Catalyst: Use it to finish off a weakened Being or swing a critical fight, accelerating your board pressure.
Verse Investment: Integrates beautifully into decks that exile verses deliberately, leveraging exiled verses to fuel your offense.