The Illumineers (players) use ink to play cards such as locations, items, or glimmers (characters)
If you're having trouble picking out just one, you can opt to pick the more powerful one to lessen the need for upgrades
But I dont really see the power level in that, especially when it requires a constant input of artifacts to work with
And because this card has the Sing Together trait, you can exert characters to play this card
Your goal of the game is to collect 20 lore (points) before the other players
These Job artifacts will not only provide new bonus abilities to the creature it is equipped to, but also add additional creature types - the White Mage's Staff card will turn a creature into a Cleric, or Wizard for the Black Mage's equivalent