Cthulhu Dark Arts Tarot 🐙

The Cthulhu Dark Arts Tarot is a 78-card deck that fully immerses itself in the terrifying universe of H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos. Each card is designed to evoke the cosmic horror and ancient, unknowable entities that define Lovecraftian lore, translating traditional tarot archetypes into a dark, atmospheric visual language. The deck was successfully funded on Kickstarter by Bragelonne Games, a publisher known for its ventures into tabletop games and genre fiction.

The deck includes a 64-page booklet, provided in both English and French, which explains the symbolic meaning of each card. This bilingual approach makes the deck accessible to a broader audience of Lovecraft enthusiasts and tarot readers. The cards themselves are oversized, measuring 85 x 165 mm, which allows for greater detail in the intricate artwork and provides a substantial feel during readings.

Beyond the standard deck, Kickstarter backers had access to exclusive elements such, as a softcover book, a black cotton drawstring bag, and a magnetic box with hot stamping metal print. A unique offering was an additional complete deck of 78 cards silk-screen printed in black ink, providing an alternative, even darker aesthetic for collectors. This comprehensive package caters to both dedicated tarot practitioners and collectors of Lovecraftian memorabilia.

This deck is ideal for tarot readers who are deeply interested in the Cthulhu Mythos, cosmic horror, or gothic aesthetics. It will appeal to collectors of unique and themed tarot decks, especially those who appreciate dark fantasy art. Experienced readers who enjoy working with archetypes in a non-traditional, narrative-rich context will find this deck particularly engaging. It may also attract fans of tabletop role-playing games and horror literature looking for a thematic divination tool.

Bragelonne Games is an offshoot of the Bragelonne group, which began in 2000 as a passion project among friends to become a leading independent publisher of French-language fiction. In 2019, they partnered with the Hachette group to establish Bragelonne Games, focusing exclusively on publishing various types of games, including board games, card games, and role-playing games. The Cthulhu Dark Arts Tarot represents one of their exciting ventures into game publishing, combining their expertise in genre fiction with the world of tabletop gaming.