Father Ariandel

Defender
{x}{b}: Prevent X combat damage. Put X +2/-1 counters on Father Ariandel.
{x}{x}{r}: Remove X +2/-1 counters from Father Ariandel. Deal X damage to X target creatures.
When the Ashes are two, a flame alighteth.
Thou'rt Ash, and fire befits thee, of course.