WOAD: Stone to Stone

WOAD: Stone to Stone is a unique project that combines a custom tarot deck with a solo journaling game, all steeped in the rich lore of Welsh mythology. The full 78-card tarot deck, encompassing both Major and Minor Arcana, serves as the primary tool for navigating the narrative and making decisions within the game. This dual functionality means the deck can be used for traditional tarot readings or as an integral component of the immersive storytelling experience.

The project was successfully funded on Kickstarter, raising $36,325 from 497 backers, demonstrating significant community interest in its blend of divination and interactive storytelling. The deck is designed to help users "forge their own path through Mythic Cymru," suggesting a focus on personal agency and exploration within a mythological framework. The accompanying handbook provides the necessary guidance for the solo journaling game, while a separate tarot reading guide is included for those interested purely in the divinatory aspect.

Creator Arklin, a UK-based digital artist and TTRPG illustrator with extensive experience in mythology and folklore, brings a deep understanding of Celtic traditions to the artwork. The deck is available in both physical and digital formats, with various reward tiers offering additional items like a tarot gaming cloth, character journal, gold foil bookmark, and art prints, indicating a comprehensive and collectible offering for enthusiasts of both tarot and tabletop role-playing games.

This deck is ideal for enthusiasts of Welsh mythology, Celtic folklore, and those who appreciate richly themed tarot decks. It particularly appeals to solo role-playing game players and journalers seeking a structured, narrative-driven experience. Tarot readers who enjoy decks with strong thematic ties and intricate, mythologically inspired artwork will also find WOAD: Stone to Stone engaging, especially if they are open to a deck that doubles as a game component.

Arklin is a UK-based digital artist and TTRPG Creator/Illustrator with eight years of experience as an artist and four years in TTRPG illustration. Their work frequently draws from global mythology and folklore, with a particular passion for Norse, Celtic, and Greek mythologies. This background directly informs the creation of WOAD: Stone to Stone, allowing Arklin to infuse the deck and game with authentic Welsh mythological themes and intricate, culturally inspired artwork.