The Journey Deck - Empire Playing Cards

The Journey Deck is a distinctive set of 66+ cards, created by Tony Porteous, that blends traditional playing card functionality with divination elements, specifically designed for the Empire Live Role-Playing (LRP) Universe. Launched successfully on Kickstarter in 2017, the deck aims to provide an immersive in-character experience for players, while also serving as a standalone divination tool.

The deck's structure includes a "Tarot Arcana" alongside standard playing card elements, suggesting a hybrid system that can be used for both games and readings. The campaign emphasizes its medieval theme, aligning with the Empire LRP setting. The cards are intended to be used for in-game activities, fortune-telling within the LRP world, or for personal divination outside of it.

Physical production details from the campaign include a cloth drawstring bag for the basic pledge, with options for velvet bags and custom wooden boxes for higher tiers. The deck's unique card count and hybrid system make it a niche product, appealing to fans of the Empire LRP Universe and collectors interested in decks that bridge the gap between gaming and divination.

This deck is primarily for players within the Empire LRP Universe who want an authentic, in-character divination tool. It also appeals to collectors of unique playing card decks and those interested in hybrid divination systems that combine elements of playing cards and tarot. Readers who appreciate a rustic, hand-drawn aesthetic and medieval themes will find this deck particularly engaging.

Tony Porteous created The Journey Deck as a unique set of medieval playing and divination cards specifically for the Empire LRP Universe. His inspiration was to provide an immersive, in-character tool that would enhance the role-playing experience. The project successfully funded on Kickstarter in 2017, demonstrating a clear demand within the LRP community for such a specialized deck.