This shield works against effects that try to destroy Nightscape Familiar or lethal damage that would be dealt to Nightscape Familiar
Theres a scene in the novella where the protagonist is holed up in his hotel room, when he hears the sound of sinister footsteps outside
Fallen of Albaz Type Effect Monster Attribute DARK Typing Dragon Level/Rank 4 ATK 1800 Archetype Dogmatika Typings Effect TCG Date 2020-08-06 OCG Date 2020-04-18 Card Text If this card is Normal or Special Summoned (except during the Damage Step): You can discard 1 card
The initial builds focus on "Despia" came form noteworthy "Branded" cards that specifically support "Despia" monsters include: "Branded Opening" (which can search or Special Summon a "Despia" monster from the Deck), "Branded in Red" (which can add a "Despia" monster or "Fallen of Albaz" from the GY to the hand, then can Fusion Summon a Level 8 or higher Fusion Monster by banishing monsters from the user's field or hand), "Branded Banishment" (which revives a "Despia" monster, then Fusion Summons a Level 8 or higher Fusion Monster by banishing monsters from either field)
At the end of the day, the Chaos Ritual strategy can synergize with the gameplan of many other themes, especially since it doesnt conflict at all with Extra Deck lock, and hopefully this article inspires you to try out some of the others that are out there