At the beginning of the game, do both players draw and channel runes simultaneously on the first turn, or does only the first player draw and channel, with the second player doing so on their own turn?

Ruling: The first player (Player A) channels two runes and draws a card on their turn. When their turn ends, the second player (Player B) channels three runes (only on their first turn as the second player) and draws a card on their own turn. Players do not draw and channel simultaneously.

Sequence:

• Player A's first turn: Channel 2 runes, draw 1 card
• Player A's turn ends
• Player B's first turn: Channel 3 runes, draw 1 card
• Subsequent turns follow the ABCD order: Awakening (untap), Beginning phase (hold points, effects), Channel (draw 2 runes), Draw (1 card from main deck)

Nuances:

• The second player gets 3 runes only on their first turn (as compensation for going second)
• Following the ABCD turn order matters for interactions like Temporary cards that die at the start of turn before hold points are scored