
Arrival Tarot: Shadows of Fate — Unlocking Cosmic Secrets
by e274_irtysh
Theme: Cosmic secrets and dark prophecies in a high-contrast black-and-white style
Medium: pencil ink
The Arrival Tarot: Shadows of Fate is a black-and-white tarot deck featuring stark, high-contrast illustrations that explore cosmic and prophetic themes. Created by Chinese design brand e274_irtysh, it aims to reveal hidden truths through its unique visual language.
About This Deck
The Arrival Tarot: Shadows of Fate is a 78-card deck designed to guide users on a "dark voyage" to uncover destiny's hidden truths and cosmic wisdom. The deck's aesthetic is characterized by its striking black-and-white imagery, which the creators state is intended to strip away color to reveal the world's "true face." This approach suggests a focus on raw, unfiltered insight, aligning with the deck's theme of dark prophecies and cosmic secrets.
The deck maintains the traditional 78-card structure of the tarot, including Major and Minor Arcana, with suit names like Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles visible in the promotional imagery. While the campaign story is brief, it emphasizes a journey into the unknown and the revelation of profound truths. The minimalist color palette and detailed linework create a sense of mystery and depth, inviting readers to engage with the symbolism on a more primal level.
As part of a comprehensive cultural design brand from China, e274_irtysh aims to create groundbreaking styles across various mediums. Their experience with "dozens of tarot works" over five years suggests a refined approach to deck creation, blending artistic collectibles with functional divination tools. The Arrival Tarot appears to be a continuation of this vision, offering a distinct visual and thematic experience for those drawn to darker, more introspective tarot practices.
Key Features
- 78-card tarot deck with Major and Minor Arcana
- Stark black-and-white, high-contrast illustrations
- Focus on cosmic secrets and hidden truths
- Created by experienced Chinese cultural design brand e274_irtysh
- Stylized design language with intricate linework
Who It's For
This deck is ideal for experienced tarot readers who appreciate a dark, gothic, or minimalist aesthetic and are comfortable with black-and-white imagery. It will appeal to collectors seeking unique, art-focused decks with a strong thematic identity. Readers interested in exploring deeper, more introspective, or shadow-work aspects of tarot will find its "dark voyage" theme compelling. It may also attract those who enjoy graphic novel art styles or intricate, detailed illustrations.
The Story Behind This Deck
e274_irtysh is a comprehensive cultural design brand based in China, established five years ago. Their mission is to create unique and groundbreaking styles across various design mediums, utilizing a stylized design language to showcase diverse works. Their portfolio includes artistic collectibles and card-based creations such as toy figurines, tarot cards, and fancy-cut playing cards. The company has released dozens of tarot works, indicating a strong background and continued commitment to the tarot space.
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Campaign Stats
Raised
$2.6K
Backers
12
Funded
202%
Launched
May 2025
Platform: Kickstarter
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