
Yharnam Sunrise: A Bloodborne Tarot Deck
by Vermilion Zines
Theme: Bloodborne video game characters and themes in a gothic tarot deck
Medium: digital
A tarot deck inspired by the dark fantasy world of the video game Bloodborne, featuring characters and themes from Yharnam. Created by Vermilion Zines, it blends the game's gothic aesthetic with traditional tarot structure.
About This Deck
Yharnam Sunrise: A Bloodborne Tarot Deck is a project by Vermilion Zines that translates the intricate, gothic, and often grotesque world of the video game Bloodborne into a full tarot deck. The deck draws on the game's rich lore, characters, and iconic settings to reimagine the traditional Major and Minor Arcana. This approach allows fans of the game to engage with its themes of cosmic horror, sacrifice, and transformation through the lens of divination.
The deck's imagery is designed to evoke the oppressive yet beautiful atmosphere of Yharnam, the game's central city, and its surrounding nightmare realms. Each card is expected to feature detailed illustrations that resonate with both the established symbolism of tarot and the specific narrative beats and visual motifs of Bloodborne. This fusion aims to provide a unique reading experience that is deeply thematic for fans while remaining functionally recognizable as a tarot system.
Vermilion Zines, a studio known for specializing in the "erotic and the grotesque," brings a distinct artistic sensibility to this project. This background suggests an interpretation of Bloodborne's dark themes that is both visually striking and emotionally resonant, potentially highlighting the more macabre and intense aspects of the game's universe. The successful funding of the project indicates a strong demand for a high-quality, artistically driven Bloodborne-themed tarot deck.
Key Features
- Tarot deck based on the video game Bloodborne
- Artwork by Vermilion Zines, known for 'erotic and grotesque' themes
- Gothic aesthetic with ornate, possibly gold-foiled card borders
- Successfully funded on Kickstarter, raising $8,720 from 159 backers
- Launched in 2025, indicating a contemporary production
Who It's For
This deck is primarily for fans of the video game Bloodborne who are also interested in tarot or collecting unique, themed decks. It will appeal to readers who appreciate dark fantasy, gothic aesthetics, and intricate, detailed artwork. Experienced tarot readers looking for a deck with a strong, immersive theme will find its specific imagery engaging, while its adherence to a traditional tarot structure should make it accessible for those familiar with the system.
The Story Behind This Deck
Vermilion Zines is a one-person studio operated by Elliott Cassel. The studio's focus on the "erotic and the grotesque" informs its unique artistic vision, which is clearly applied to the Yharnam Sunrise project. This background suggests a creator deeply invested in exploring intense and often darker themes through art, making the Bloodborne universe a natural fit for their creative expression. The project's rapid funding success highlights the creator's ability to connect with a niche audience eager for their specific artistic interpretation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yharnam Sunrise a full 78-card tarot deck?
Does this deck require knowledge of the Bloodborne game to be read?
What is the artistic style of the Yharnam Sunrise deck?
Will the Yharnam Sunrise deck include a guidebook?
Campaign Stats
Raised
$8.7K
Backers
159
Funded
581%
Launched
Jun 2025
Platform: Kickstarter
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