Deck View: Fortress Playing Cards

Lore. Gaming. Narrative.

This limited-edition deck of playing cards by Fortress, the ultimate gaming bar and entertainment venue in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia. This deck beautifully crafted deck is a fully illustrated gateway into the lore of Fortress and Arcune, where every suit and every card carries a fragment of the story.

Inside you’ll find fully custom designed cards and two custom Jokers, each one alive with intricate artwork inspired by beloved characters such as Vela, Jim, Bootes, and Carina. The suits themselves are woven into the narrative: the Spades belong to Jim the Troll, the Diamonds shimmer with Bootes’ magic, the Clubs clash with Carina’s axe and sword, and the Hearts are infused with Vela’s eerie green mist. Even the Jokers hold power, storming through the deck as Tormance and Kadath.

The design extends beyond the cards. The card backs bear the mystical “F” sigil, while the tuck box is richly detailed to capture the elegance and mystery of the universe it represents. Printed on premium cardstock, priced at $9.

Deck View image courtesy of @laitostarr777.