Kraken Abyss UV-Reactive Playing Cards

Hey there, lovely friends and backers! Charmie and Herman here! 🐱👨🏻
We are finally meeting you in 2026! Hurrah! 🎉 I know everyone has been navigating an incredibly tough year so far, but don't worry. It is time to take a well-deserved breath, pause, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the world. Because if there is one thing you must remember, it’s this: YOU DESERVE THIS BEAUTY! 💙

Let go of all the stress and troublesome noise of daily life, and join us as we dive deep into a fantastic, mythical underwater world! 🌊✨

Introduction

As a massive fan of myths, have you ever noticed that every great mythic cycle marches toward an "Apocalypse" or a "Ragnarök"? But to me, the end of a story isn't necessarily a tragedy. On the contrary, it represents a clean slate, a fresh start, and a chance to restore balance and hope. It reminds me of a beautiful quote by Richie Norton:

"Every sunset is an opportunity to reset" 🌅✨

Speaking of the apocalypse, there is one legendary creature that always emerges from the deepest abyss: The Kraken. 🐙 Traditionally, the Kraken’s awakening symbolizes the final, chaotic destruction of the world. However, in our lore, she isn't just a monster; she is an Agent of Renewal. 🧜🏻‍♀️ She dismantles a fractured, weary old world to allow a clean, beautiful new one to begin.

This profound cycle of destruction and rebirth is exactly what inspired me to design the two Kraken decks - ABYSS & ATLAS. 🤩😌✌🏻 They serve as a striking, luxury reminder to myself, and to all of you: Do not fear the end. Sometimes, a breakdown is just a prelude to a breakthrough. It’s time to shatter boundaries and embrace a whole new start! 🔱💪🏻

ABYSS Deck

Greatness always comes first! 🤩 The ABYSS deck illustrates a breathtaking, hidden civilization beneath the dark abyss, echoing the lost majesty of ancient Atlantis! 🧜🏻‍♂️🧜🏻‍♀️🌊

The Abyss Tuck Box features a 3D majestic Kraken god, intricately rendered with a weathered, ancient bronze-plate that feels like you just recovered a relic from the lost ocean! 🌊🔱🤩

Turn the tuck over you will find a striking, 3D oval-shaped dark blue gemstone being pulled down into the depths by a mass of Kraken tentacles. No way! You got the legendary HEART OF ABYSS. 💎🤩

Unbox the tuck you will find another masterpiece of super-cilvilization craftsmanship!😊 The Abyss Card Back features metallic abyss blue and luminous green cold-foil 💙✨ , it illustrates the grand gateway to a forgotten super-civilization adorned with ancient temple art. Standing watch before this abyssal gate are symmetrical Kraken guardians! This is more than a card back, it is a breathtaking window into THE REALM OF ABYSS!🧜🏻‍♂️

Metallic Blue Starry Sand gilding added to the edges. 🌌 When caught in the light, the cards shimmer brilliantly - making it feel as though you are holding glowing, celestial blue sand right in the palm of your hands. ✨

ATLAS Deck

Don't get too excited about the Abyss deck ~ Because this Atlas Deck will definitely blow your mind! 😜 Unfold the tuck box to unleash the Full, Oppressive majesty of the legendary Kraken, captured perfectly in one continuous, seamless artwork! What a Cinematic Unboxing Experience! 🤩🔱

The entire tuck box is crafted with deep 3D embossing and shimmering old-gold foil. 🔱 The monster’s head and terrifying tentacles emerge dramatically from the gates of darkness.

While the Abyss deck embraces a dark, mysterious aura, the Atlas deck captures the breathtaking beauty and high-fantasy of the ocean. 🌊

The Atlas card back features a striking cold-foiled rainbow silver design 🌈, illustrating a symmetrical pair of Kraken gods staring forward, enveloped in intricate, woodcut-style tentacle art. Shuffle them to turn the Kraken alive! 😎♠️♠️

To complete this masterpiece, the deck edges feature a brilliant white-silver ripple foil, capturing the look of sunlit water ripples. 🌊✨ I am confident this deck will completely redefine what "gorgeous" means in modern card design! 🤩

Face Cards

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the depths of Atlantis! 🐠 🔱 Meet the rulers and notorious nightmares of the deep. The Face cards of the Kraken Deck feature 12 legendary figures like Poseidon, Charybdis, and the Hydra etc. 🧜🏻‍♂️ Uncovering their secrets and understanding their true nature is your only hope of surviving the coming apocalypse! Hurry up ~ 😱🔱💀

 -- ABYSS DECK -- 

Hold your breath, my friend. 🫢🤫We are about to descend into the deepest abyss of the world ... Watch out ~ Shine a UV torch or place the Face cards under strong sunlight, and the invisible UV ink will reveal the true, hidden Kings of the Abyss. 👑🧜🏻‍♀️🧜🏻‍♂️

-- ALTAS DECK -- 

While the Abyss deck is dark and breathless, the Face cards of the Atlas Deck capture the imperial, shimmering fantasy of a ocean nation! 🌊

Fully embellished with cold foil, every card features elegant silhouettes of marine life and ancient copper-gold temples intertwined with the Kraken's tentacles - transporting you directly into the majestic palace of the Kraken! 🏰🧜🏻‍♂️

The Atlas deck goes far beyond a gorgeous design - it illustrates an ocean that is brightly ALIVE!😎 Every face card features custom UV-sensitive ink that brings a magical ocean to life. ✨ Watch the lost ocean awaken before your eyes!

Ace & Number Cards

Oh wow! We’ve finally come to my favourite design ~ I am confident that the number cards of Kraken deck will show you the breathtaking fantasy of abyss and "glow" your mind! 

-- ABYSS DECK -- 

Every single card in the Kraken series is redesigned from scratch - including the number cards and aces! 🤗 Featuring cold-foiled rainbow silver, these cards shine like gorgeous ripples and waves upon the ocean. Metallic Kraken tentacles frame the faces like a gothic arch, drawing you into the void of the abyss. 🌊🌌✨ But wait... there is something hiding in the dark ...  

Shine light upon the number cards! Watch the Kraken's Abyss illuminate like a cosmic galaxy, where mythical beasts wait in the shadows for you to capture them. 🌌😈

-- ATLAS DECK -- 

While the Abyss deck reveals the terrifying beasts of the deep, the number cards in Atlas deck serves as your map, holding the key to a mysterious, forgotten Atlantis. Peer closely into the fine details to find clues to a hidden codex! 📜🗺️

Mortal eyes alone cannot decipher this ancient language. But have no fear - wield your UV flashlight again to unveil the full, breathtaking majesty of the Kraken's secrets. 🔦📜

Abyss Eyes Collector Box

No wonder this Kraken Collector's Box is the most unique and bizarre design I have ever created!😎 It feels like a heavy, ancient relic recovered from the lost civilization of Atlantis! The entire exterior features a realistic, skin-textured finish complete with a giant, 3D crystal Kraken eye alongside smaller eyes awakening across the skin - making the entire box feel alive! 👁️

Content of ABYSS EYES COLLECTOR BOX

• 1 x Kraken ABYSS deck + 1 x Kraken ATLAS deck
• 1 x 'Abyss Eyes' Night-glowing Gift Box
• 1 x 'The Judgment Eye' Wrath-Red Glowing Metal Coin 

Open up the relic's outer case, illuminate the core of relic to reveal glowing, hidden manuscripts from the ancestors - a desperate, final warning to humankind. 📜🔥

Collector Box FREE GIFT - "The Judgment Eye" Decisive Coin

Don't poke the Kraken! Toss the Closed Eye to preserve world peace, or unleash the Opened Eye to bring forth Judgment Day! ⚖️ The world is on your hand! 

Half Brick Set

Fear the fury of the shifting seas! The "Red Tide Half Brick" embodies the devastating wrath of the Kraken as it tears the oceans apart. Encased in clear packaging, a full-printed bloody tide of absolute destruction crashes over the dark ocean art, bound by a hot-stamped red foiled Kraken logo. Sealed with a rare serial-numbered foiled sticker, this set is a monument to the marine warriors who witnessed the end of the world. ⚓

Content of 'THE RED TIDE' Half Brick

• 3 x Kraken ABYSS deck + 3 x Kraken ATLAS deck
• 1 x THE RED TIDE full printed clear plastic box with Serial-numbered Sticker

All-in Combo

Plunge into the darkest trenches of the ocean with the "Abyssal Overlord Combo" 👑! This ultimate collection contains every designs plus the combo exclusive gift - The Poseidon's Wrath Antique Enamel Pin! This is your only chance to secure the rare creator-signed version! Fellow collectors and deep-sea divers: claim the entire realm of the Kraken before it slips back into the shadows! 🔱⏳

"Abyssal Overlord Combo" all-in set includes: 👑

• 1 x 'Abyss Eyes' Collector Box (Creator-signatured version) 
• 1 x 'The Red Tide' Half Brick set (Creator-signatured version) 
• 1 x 'Glowing Abyss' Red Metal Card
• 1 x 'Kraken's Mark' Enamel Metal Pin
• 1 x 'Seal of Kraken' Wax Stamp
• 1 x Bonus Gift - 'The Poseidon's' Wrath Antique Enamel Pin

Combo BONUS GIFT - The Poseidon's Wrath Antique Enamel Pin

The ultimate overlord commands the ocean's fiercest weapon. Back the All-In Combo and claim the Mark of Poseidon! 🔱

Add-ons

'Glowing Abyss' Ace Metal Plate 

You have never seen anything quite like this glowing, dark blue anodized metal plate! It is the perfect artifact to commemorate your historic visit to a legendary super-civilization. 🏛️🌟

'Seal of Kraken' Wax Stamp

Mark your collection with the ultimate sign of the deep! This intricately engraved wax stamp adds a touch of ancient luxury and mythic mystery to every letter or deck. 🤩

'The Kraken's Mark' Antique-Gold Enamel Pin

'The Frozen Gaze' Acrylic Ripple-cut Coaster

The Dice of Legendary Atlantis Stones & Pouch Set

Legend says the Atlantis Stones are the ultimate origin of deep-sea power - and now, you can own a piece of that mythic legacy as a special campaign souvenir! 🔱🧜🏻‍♂️🧜🏻‍♀️🐠 There are 3 beautiful styles available - Every Backer get 1 randomly for FREE! 

But wait... the ocean always rewards those who seek fulfillments 🌊 ... Add on for the 3-piece full set, which comes with a special bonus abyss-blue PU Leather Gift Pouch!

Mortal eyes alone cannot decipher the ancient codex of Atlantis. To ensure no secret remains hidden in the dark, every backer will receive a FREE compact UV Torch! Let's reveal the truth of Atlantis Abyss! 

Kraken PU Leather Tray 

We have designed two distinct , stunning styles: Classic Golden Black & Ocean Greenish Blue. 
Every backer gets ONE tray included with their pledge automatically for FREE. If you love them both and can't decide, don't worry! Go to Add-On section, you can easily add one tray then we will send you both styles as a complete set! 

I’m absolutely thrilled to see so many friends loving the new decks - especially the new collector box! 🥰 At the same time, I know many of our newer backers missed out on our past mythic creations, and our long-time collectors have been asking for a chance to complete their sets. This is your lucky day! We managed to uncover a very small, hidden stocks from our previous sold-out projects! They are extremely limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Head over to the add-on section and secure your piece of our history before the vault closes forever! 🤩

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Ravens of Odin Playing Cards

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(*Thanks Chris Moyer for the beautiful photos)

Shipment & Reminder

Fulfillment & Tax

Shipments are expected to begin in March 2027! All orders will ship via courier or postal services with full tracking numbers, allowing you to trace your parcel seamlessly. This tracking is crucial, as avoiding a missed delivery saves you from high reshipment costs!

Great news regarding custom fees: we are absorbing a portion of the tax, VAT, and tariff costs on our end to keep this delivery as stress-free and budget-friendly as possible for our friend and backers. Please note that while we are doing our best to minimize these fees, zero customs charges cannot be 100% guaranteed. Import regulations vary by country and are ultimately outside our control, but we hope for smooth sailing for everyone!

Printing & Production

All cards are standard poker size (3.5" x 2.5"), 300gsm - 310gsm premium black-core card with linen texture. Cardistry-graded coating varnished. 

Looking back over these past seven years of creating decks with Charmie, I am overwhelmed by your incredible, selfless support 🐱🤗 While the world keeps changing every day and nothing out there feels certain, the one constant has been this amazing community. Right now, more than anything, I am just so sincerely grateful to have all of you here sharing this journey with us. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making the last seven years an absolute dream. ❤️

P.S. Meet the real destroyer behind the scenes: Charmie! 😸 She might be channeling the chaotic energy of the Kraken itself. 😅 When she isn't busy supervising the design process, she spends her days on a relentless mission to smash, swat, and tip over absolutely everything. Hahahaha ~ Okay the lucky part it is a chair leg ... not my leg 😝 

Special thank you so much to all creators in Pixabay for your amazing clips and music ~ you guys make the world fantastic! 🫶🏻🫶🏻

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