The deck is fun and effective so far in limited testing. I would ABSOLUTELY put in a fourth
Cykalis, the Burning Sand if you have it. (I refuse to craft a fourth copy of something in the new set because then I'll def pull it from a pack.)
Haven't had any problems activating pledge in a pleasant way. Anything is a viable pledge target but Cykalis is probably the best. A turn two glasshopper into a turns 3 and 4 Cykalis is pretty amazing. Teacher and Ponysnatcher are removal magnets.
I only have one
Xenan Temple which is why its in the market but it has great synergy with Dread. I pulled a Heart of the Vault from my void last game.
Star-Reader's Blade is great on any of the units but prob best on the
Glasshopper.
Went with the smuggler instead of
Kerendon Merchant so that when I ponysnatch I have more chances I'll be able to play it. But the merchant's body is way more useful so we'll see.
Would love to hear how the deck treats you and how you improve upon it! Have fun!