The Immortals Tarot Deck

The Immortals Tarot Deck is a 78-card tarot system that serves as the first stage of a larger Steampunk Fantasy narrative by Jamie R. Stone. It introduces characters and pivotal story points from 'The Immortals' universe, which is also planned as a graphic novel and a trilogy of novels. The deck aims to provide a refreshing approach to characterization, art direction, and storytelling within the tarot framework, exploring themes of immortality and what it means to be human across three realms: Earth, the Overworld, and the Underworld.

The deck features 22 Major Arcana cards, each depicting a key moment or character from the overarching narrative. The 56 Minor Arcana cards are uniquely structured with renamed suits: Gears (Pentacles), Chalices (Cups), Books (Swords), and Vials (Wands). Each suit is dedicated to a specific character from 'The Immortals' universe, telling a distinct part of the story. This integration of a fictional narrative into the tarot system offers a unique reading experience, allowing users to engage with both the traditional tarot meanings and the rich lore of the Immortals world.

Designed to be a collector's item, the deck was planned to include a custom-designed tuck box resembling a treasure chest and a digital and print interpretation booklet. The project, launched on Kickstarter in 2013, aimed to fund the completion of the Minor Arcana, which was not yet illustrated at the time of the campaign. The deck's concept is deeply intertwined with its source material, making it particularly appealing to fans of the Steampunk Fantasy genre and those interested in narrative-driven tarot experiences.

This deck is ideal for collectors of unique tarot decks, especially those interested in Steampunk Fantasy, graphic novels, or narrative-driven card systems. It appeals to readers who enjoy engaging with a rich fictional universe alongside their tarot practice, and those who appreciate a distinct, animated art style. While it follows a tarot structure, the integration of a specific story and renamed suits suggests it's best for intermediate to advanced readers who can adapt to a new system or enjoy exploring alternative interpretations.

Jamie R. Stone created The Immortals Tarot Deck as the first component of a larger multimedia project, which also includes a graphic novel and a trilogy of novels. The deck was conceived as a way to introduce the characters and story points of 'The Immortals' universe, an adult Steampunk Fantasy exploring themes of immortality and humanity. Stone's vision was to offer a refreshing approach to characterization, art direction, and storytelling within the tarot framework, drawing from the rich lore of the three realms: Earth, the Overworld, and the Underworld.