Asmor was called a "wizard" specifically in the short story, which was fortuitous as we have a smattering of cards for Wizards tribal in the set
III Until end of turn, another target creature you control gains trample and gets +X/+X, where X is the number of lands you control
It wasn't until Pacifism that Wizards finally made the effect really functional, and not merely functional, but so effective in older formats that it found a place in the sideboard of Gabriel Nassif's 2004 World Championship deck from GP San Francisco
It was built with the vibe of, "Hey, the phrase 'Spring Removal Control Festival' is flying around in the chat, so why not build one?" However, the construction policy and playstyle are quite Salty , so if you are a peculiar person who wants to copy this, please consult with your community's atmosphere first