A transforming DFC enters the battlefield with its front face up unless another ability specifies otherwise
To make the card even more treacherous, it could be followed up with another Song from the Whispers in the Well expansion, "Can't Hold It Back Anymore" , which takes all damage counters and moves them to one chosen character
It can play similarly to Defense Grid when you suspect that an opponent is relying on free interaction, but it can avoid some of the pitfalls of that card by sacrificing itself to draw a card if you need it gone so people can interact with someone else
You don't have to choose a target for Hazel's Brewmaster's second ability
Your captain is Admiral Brass, Unsinkable, which showcases the new finality counters we can expect to see in sets moving forward
Wirewood Savage (Ext, Block?) Aluren decks never really gained mass acceptance until Wirewood Savage combined with Cavern Harpy