The Oracle Story Generator Tarot-Sized Cards

Name: The Oracle Story Generator Tarot-Sized Cards
Brand: Nord Games

by Nord Games

Other60 cards· Includes guidebook

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Theme: Event-based story generation for fantasy roleplaying and writing

A series of five tarot-sized card decks designed by Nord Games for generating story events in fantasy roleplaying games, writing, and other storytelling contexts. Each 60-card deck offers over 250 million story combinations.

About This Deck

The Oracle Story Generator is a system of five distinct, tarot-sized card decks created by Nord Games, a publisher specializing in tabletop roleplaying game supplements. Each deck is designed to facilitate event-based story generation for fantasy RPGs, writers, and storytellers, offering a vast number of potential narrative combinations. The system was successfully funded on Kickstarter in 2021, raising over $200,000 from more than 3,000 backers.

Each of the five individual decks contains 60 cards, with themes including "Contracts & Bounties," "Epic Adventures," "Political Intrigue," "Relics & Artifacts," and "Simple Sidequests." When used individually, each deck boasts over 250 million possible story combinations. For those seeking a more comprehensive toolkit, a box set containing all five decks (300 cards total) is available, which expands the potential combinations to over one billion.

Beyond the physical card decks, Nord Games also offers a PDF version of each theme, presented like a book, as well as a comprehensive "Oracle Story Generator PDF" that provides tools to create over five hundred billion story combinations. This modular approach allows users to select specific themes or combine them for broader narrative possibilities, making it a versatile resource for game masters and creative writers alike.

Key Features

Five distinct 60-card, tarot-sized decks available individually or as a box set
Themes include Contracts & Bounties, Epic Adventures, Political Intrigue, Relics & Artifacts, and Simple Sidequests
Each 60-card deck offers over 250 million story combinations
Full box set (300 cards) provides over one billion story combinations
Available in physical card format and as comprehensive PDF versions

Who It's For

This product is ideal for Dungeon Masters and Game Masters of fantasy roleplaying games looking for quick, on-demand plot hooks, sidequests, and adventure ideas. It also serves writers, novelists, and creative storytellers who need prompts to overcome creative blocks or develop complex narrative arcs. Individuals interested in structured improvisation and collaborative storytelling will find these decks particularly useful.

The Story Behind This Deck

Nord Games is a dedicated publisher of tabletop roleplaying game supplements, committed to enhancing the gaming experience for both players and game masters. Their focus is on creating tools that inspire creativity and streamline the storytelling process within RPGs. The Oracle Story Generator reflects their mission to provide robust, event-based narrative frameworks that can be easily integrated into various fantasy settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of The Oracle Story Generator Tarot-Sized Cards?

The Oracle Story Generator cards are designed to help generate story events for fantasy roleplaying games, writers, and storytellers. They provide structured prompts and combinations to inspire plot hooks, sidequests, and narrative developments, making it easier to create engaging stories on the fly or during planning.

How many cards are in each deck, and how many decks are available?

Each individual deck contains 60 tarot-sized cards. There are five distinct themes available: Contracts & Bounties, Epic Adventures, Political Intrigue, Relics & Artifacts, and Simple Sidequests. These can be purchased individually or as a complete box set of all five decks, totaling 300 cards.

How many story combinations can these decks generate?

Each 60-card deck can generate over 250 million unique story combinations. If you use the complete box set of all five decks (300 cards), the number of possible combinations expands to over one billion. There are also PDF versions that offer even more combinations.

Are these decks suitable for beginners in roleplaying games or writing?

Yes, these decks are designed to be accessible for both experienced game masters and writers, as well as those new to story generation. The event-based structure provides clear prompts, making it easy to integrate into any fantasy roleplaying game or writing project, regardless of skill level.