Rise of a Nation is a 100% custom deck of playing cards being produced by the Barclay Mountain Co. It will be the first deck of the Decoded History Series in which we’ll explore the more interesting pieces of our history while at the same time making a unique experience by creating coded messages that are discreetly hidden within the design.

The first deck will explore the creation of the United States and how Freemasonry played a vital role. The court cards for this deck were carefully chosen to advance the idea that our country was designed with a divine purpose in mind.

The use of esoteric images, special number groupings, bible verse references and masonic coded messages will unlock a series of locations within the Washington DC area that will form a greater picture. It will also provide answers to the true objective of our nation's capital.

The upgrade for this deck to be printed by USPCC was originally meant as a $18,000 stretch goal in that KickStarter project, but it ended up being printed by USPCC even though the KickStarter project only funded at the $7,250 level.  The other part of that stretch goal was a special collectors version which also was made available via BackerKit and also was upgraded to USPCC printing like the Standard version was.

Scans of each card can be seen at www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/html/Cards/Divide.html

Divide of a Nation is a 100% custom deck of playing cards being produced by the Barclay Mountain Company and printed by the United States Playing Card Co. It will be the second deck of the Decoded History Series in which we’ll explore the more interesting pieces of our history while at the same time making a unique experience by creating coded messages that are discreetly hidden within the design. This deck will explore the conspiracy to reignite the Civil War by decapitating the heads of the Federal Government. It will also include information on the secret society known as the Knights of the Golden Circle and their rumored treasure.

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The Rise Edition Tuck Case is designed in vibrant red colour, with red and light gold foil emphasizing the details of the design. The involute elements showcases the era when Atlantis still thrived prosperously above the sea levels, the city was a breathtaking spectacle of architectural marvels and natural beauty. Moreover, this time with die-cut at the front of the box, we craft the vision of gazing the splendid Atlantis city through a grand window. At the centre of the front box, you will see towering structures adorned with intricate designs graced the landscape, constructed with advanced craftsmanship.

Next, at the back of the box, while the Atlantis still humble and worship the gods, Zeus seated upon his majestic throne and bestowed his blessings and safeguarded the flourishing city of Atlantis.

Finally, looking inside the box is pattern of towering structures, vibrant garden, and heavenly clouds made using red foil.

The back design lies a symphony of elements that tell a captivating tale. The composition is meticulously balanced, exuding a sense of symmetry that draws the viewer into its enigmatic world.

At the top, a pair of hands delicately cradle a radiant crystal, symbolizing a source of power or ancient knowledge. One side of the frame, the thriving city of Atlantis stands proudly above the sea level, showcasing its majestic architecture and advanced civilization. Another side, the once-prosperous Atlantis begins to sink beneath the sea, succumbing to the wrath of Zeus. The city's spires and structures gradually submerge into the depths, creating a poignant visual contrast to its former glory. At the boarder, Zeus, the mighty ruler of the gods, appears with a thunderbolt in hand. The god's imposing presence and wrathful expression suggest a divine punishment about to be unleashed.

In contrast to the intricate detailing found on the box and the reverse sides of the cards, the number cards introduce a refreshing simplicity. In both editions, the hearts and diamonds are red with golden detailing, and the clubs and spades are black with gold details for the Rise Edition, and purple on purple in the Sunken Edition.

The court cards provide a unique glimpse into the imagined appearance of the people of Atlantis. Adorned in elegant attire, the designer has outfitted them in opulent red and gold for the Rise Edition and regal purple and silver for the Sink Edition.