Ragnarok is the first volume in a danish designed series of norse mythology playing cards. It holds two ed. Jormungand and Fenris. Legendary viking deities and monsters (jötnar) of norse mythology. Illustrations are drawn in hand by professional artist Nicolai Aarøe. All characters are named in their danish form for the sake of authenticity. Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/68-ragnarok_jormungand

Our new, Limited Edition Pagan playing cards featuring the ancient Pagan symbol of “The Whisk of Laima” on the tuckbox. Laima is the Baltic Pagan Goddess of luck and fate in addition to beauty and magic – the perfect symbol for games of chance and strategy!

Pagan limited edition / limited edition run of 1000

52 playing cards / 2 jokers

Custom seal on tuck box

Premium playing card stock with linen finish

Tuck box has an embossed, gold foil design on premium, heavy paper stock

Printed by the Expert Playing Card Company

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jocucollabs/samhain-and-imbolc-wheel-of-the-year-playing-cards-by-jocu/description Imbolc: The Wheel of the Year Back Design by Alessandra Gagliano Character Design by Evgenia Zhade After the hard winter months, Imbolc was a time for renewed birth and energy as the snow melted to give way to new life. Snowdrops began to spring up through the melting frost and livestock once again started to produce milk. For Imbolc we explore the most important goddess of the Celts - Bridgid. Aside from her story, we look to other characters who encapsulate the significance of the holiday as the sun begins to warm the earth again. Two different decks, Samhain and Imbolc, with unique artwork. The planned eight-deck eventual series will sit together to form one single design when the decks are laid out together. 56 fully custom playing cards designed by the incredibly talented Evgenia Zhade and Alessandra Gagliano Printed on slimline card stock with premium B9 linen finish by Cartamundi Luxury matte tuck boxes with our regular collaborator Boschiero & Newton in a traditional style with metallic foil accents and interior foiling Produced in Italy, cards printed in Belgium and boxes printed in Italy

A beautiful release within the "Wheel of the Year Playing Cards" series from Jocu Playing Cards and Evgenia Zhade.

It may surprise you to know (or not, if you've been following The Wheel of the Year so far) that Easter has strong pagan origins, most notably being named after the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre.

The eggs that we decorate today along with the image of the Easter bunny have strong pagan roots, with Saxon people rejoicing at the arrival of eggs, more plentiful game and fresh plants once more becoming available on the sun's return.

Eostremonth was one of the most important dates on the calendar, and as we celebrate the sun's return here in the northern hemisphere we'll learn about the Celtic herbalist goddess Airmed, the guardian spirit Aibell and the Anglo-Saxon god Tiw, cognate of the famous Tyr from Norse mythology.

This spirit is captured in the amazing "Wheel of the Year Ostara Playing Cards".

The 'Wheel of the Year', the relatively modern amalgamation of the seasonal festivals of the Celtic, Anglo-Saxon and Norse peoples, features eight different festivals taking place roughly twice every season, most importantly during the solstices and the mid-points between them.

Between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice is where Beltane is celebrated, the beginning of the sun's final waxing cycle towards its highest point in late June. With crops and plants ripening and nature being fully awake, Beltaine was celebrated - and is still celebrated today throughout parts of Ireland and the rest of the world - as a festival of fertility, creative energy and fruitfulness.

Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jocucollabs/beltane-and-lughnasadh-celtic-festivals-playing-cards-series/

The 'Wheel of the Year', the relatively modern amalgamation of the seasonal festivals of the Celtic, Anglo-Saxon and Norse peoples, features eight different festivals taking place roughly twice every season, most importantly during the solstices and the mid-points between them.

Lughnasadh (pronounced 'LOO-nuh-suhd') was a festival of particular importance to the Celts but overwhelmingly for those in Ireland where it effectively celebrates the founding of the country, and it is still celebrated in many forms today. It takes place around the time of the grain harvest, grain being a staple food for the Celtic people, and therefore coincides with the height of summer.

Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jocucollabs/beltane-and-lughnasadh-celtic-festivals-playing-cards-series/

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jocucollabs/samhain-and-imbolc-wheel-of-the-year-playing-cards-by-jocu/description Samhain: The Wheel of the Year Back Design by Alessandra Gagliano Character Design by Evgenia Zhade Samhain was a time for honouring the dead, and would later become the modern Halloween. Legends and stories of heroes, monsters and bizarre happenings were told during these times much like today, and the Samhain deck will explore some of the most curious tales that were said to have occurred during the 'thinning of the veil' between the lands of the living and the dead. Two different decks, Samhain and Imbolc, with unique artwork. The planned eight-deck eventual series will sit together to form one single design when the decks are laid out together. 56 fully custom playing cards designed by the incredibly talented Evgenia Zhade and Alessandra Gagliano Printed on slimline card stock with premium B9 linen finish by Cartamundi Luxury matte tuck boxes with our regular collaborator Boschiero & Newton in a traditional style with metallic foil accents and interior foiling Produced in Italy, cards printed in Belgium and boxes printed in Italy

Wheel of the Year, Yule: The season of Yule, literally coming from the world wheel in old German, culminates on the Winster Solstice around December 21st and was the grandest celebration of the Anglo-Saxon calendar. Many of its traditions will be familiar as they would later be adopted for modern Christmas. Decorated trees, yule logs and mulled wine all have origins in the ancient traditions. So light a fire, pull up an armchair and listen to tales of Woden and the Wild Hunt, how Baldur was tricked and killed with Mistletoe and one of the most curious of Anglo-Saxon gods in Saxneat of which we know only that he was important enough that his worship be explicitly forbidden in old church texts.

• Custom Court Cards: Classically inspired. Instantly recognizable. Based on a wealth of historical design yet painstakingly illustrated to today's highest standards of resolution. • Custom Ace of Hearts for the Midnight Edition • Illustrated Jokers featuring The Great Wylenti • Classically Inspired Index designed for easy legibility. • Blank face Gaff card • Showcase Ad Card • Ivory Background: Rather than use stark white The Tale of the Tempest features eggshell colored background that gives off a subtle vintage feel. • Mnemonica Deck Order out of the box, for Magician's and Mentalists • Classic Mirrored Hourglass Back Design with Entwined TGW Monogram, Rhinoceros Beetles and Ornamented Scrollwork Waves Filigree. • Gunmetal and Gold Cold Foil on the backs of the Midnight Edition. • Gold Cold Foil on the faces of the Midnight Edition. • Info taken from the the Kickstarter page - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thegentlemanwake/the-tale-of-the-tempest-playing-cards/description

Limited to 5000, The Imperial Black Edition features a gorgeously 3D sculpturally embossed tuck case with 5 foil layers printed on the highest quality 310 gsm cardstock. The cards within include a classic hourglass back design adorned in beautiful gold cold foil and metallic ink, contrasting with deep black and blood red. The faces of the cards are also printed with gold and silver cold foil. A true collectors item that will amaze at the card table or on the shelf. A custom numbered seal will be unlocked at 200% funding. The Successor, presented by The Gentleman Wake and designed by Kevin Cantrell Studio, represents two years of unwavering effort to create the MOST LUXURIOUS playing cards ever made. Evoking art from 15th century cathedrals, canvases and manuscripts, The Successor depicts the trials and triumphs of a line of royal succession. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thegentlemanwake/the-successor-playing-cards/description

My name is the Gentleman Wake and I present to you The Parlour Playing Cards. Expertly Designed by Stockholm17. Artfully printed by Cartamundi with tuck cases by Oath Playing Cards. Endorsed by some the finest magicians and cardists in the world and finely crafted for card enthusiasts just like you.

• Custom Court Cards: Classically inspired. Instantly recognizable. Based on a wealth of historical design yet painstakingly illustrated to today's highest standards of resolution. • Custom Ace of Spades for Dynastinae Edition • Illustrated Jokers featuring The Great Wylenti • Classically Inspired Index designed for easy legibility. • Blank face Gaff card • Showcase Ad Card • Ivory Background: Rather than use stark white The Tale of the Tempest features eggshell colored background that gives off a subtle vintage feel. • Mnemonica Deck Order out of the box, for Magician's and Mentalists • Classic Mirrored Hourglass Back Design with Entwined TGW Monogram, Rhinoceros Beetles and Ornamented Scrollwork Waves Filigree. • Info taken from the the Kickstarter page - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thegentlemanwake/the-tale-of-the-tempest-playing-cards/description. Printed at Lotrek's factory in Greece!

2020 DOTY Award Nominee: 'Best Tuck', 'Best Ace', 'Best Joker'

Designed in Italy by Sicilian artist Alessandra Gagliano, The Green Man playing cards are a celebration of the magic and mythology of the plant world. After the success of Fillide – A Sicilian Folk Tale, Jocu return to ancient art and folklore, exploring this iconic character and delving into the legends behind dozens of plants and trees said to contain magical properties.

The luxurious full-foil tuck boxes were printed under the supervision of our head designer in Italy, and feature bright foils and embossing.

Printed in Belgium on Cartamundi’s premium B9 slimline card stock, our elegant and luxurious playing cards spread, fan and faro beautifully and will bring a dose of real magic to your performances, flourishes and card games.

The Green Man Playing Cards:

56 fully custom playing cards by Jocu designer Alessandra Gagliano

52 cards, two jokers and two extra cards TBC

Available in Autumn (copper foil and brown palette) and Spring (Bronze foil and green palette)

Printed on Slimline B9 card stock by Cartamundi

Embossed foil tuck boxes with copper and bronze foil

Extra foil accents and details on the tuck box

Designed in Italy, printed in Belgium. Fully created in 1000km² in Europe

KickStarter: The Green Man by Jocu Playing Cards

Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/444-green_man/

Designed in Italy by Sicilian artist Alessandra Gagliano, The Green Man playing cards are a celebration of the magic and mythology of the plant world. After the success of Fillide – A Sicilian Folk Tale, Jocu return to ancient art and folklore, exploring this iconic character and delving into the legends behind dozens of plants and trees said to contain magical properties.

The luxurious full-foil tuck boxes were printed under the supervision of our head designer in Italy, and feature bright foils and embossing.

Printed in Belgium on Cartamundi’s premium B9 slimline card stock, our elegant and luxurious playing cards spread, fan and faro beautifully and will bring a dose of real magic to your performances, flourishes and card games.

The Green Man Playing Cards:

56 fully custom playing cards by Jocu designer Alessandra Gagliano

52 cards, two jokers and two extra cards TBC

Available in Autumn (copper foil and brown palette) and Spring (Bronze foil and green palette)

Printed on Slimline B9 card stock by Cartamundi

Embossed foil tuck boxes with copper and bronze foil

Extra foil accents and details on the tuck box

Designed in Italy, printed in Belgium. Fully created in 1000km² in Europe

KickStarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dimmideck/the-green-man-by-jocu-playing-cards

Full deck scan by macstrat @ https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/305-absinthe/ Absinthe - the Green Fairy of spirits, has long been associated with the bohemian lifestyle, with famous drinkers including Picasso, Van Gogh, Hemingway, Oscar Wilde and Toulouse-Lautrec. These cards embody the allure of the emerald drink, the hallucinogenic haze, sugar crystals in the night, the Ace of Spades modelled after the filigree of the absinthe spoon. With its heavy embossing and text that pokes fun at itself, even the box appears to have had a few drinks. Originally printed for the Prohibition Box Set, the Absinthe Version 2 deck has been tweaked slightly to keep the integrity in design, whilst also allowing you to own more than one deck, without having to buy multiple Prohibition sets. This deck is too cool for display, it has to be shown off...

Helheim is the third volume in a danish designed series of norse mythology playing cards. It holds two ed. Herja and Nidhug.

Nidhug (Corpse Eater ) is the black edition with an oak brown tuck seal. The card backs are black with metallic silver ink. The tuck case is manufactured with a solid, black stock and has embossing, silver foil and spot UV on the case.

► Norse theme designed in Denmark.

► Silver foiled & embossed tuck boxes.

► Soft touch tuck stocks w. numbered seals.

► 100% custom artwork illustrated in hand.

► Metallic silver ink on card backs.

► Printed by NPCC with premium linen finish.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/653481781/helheim-playing-cards Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/334-helheim_nidhug