{"product_id":"ephemere-true-white-arthur-wang-indie-import","title":"Ephemere: A tarot deck by True Black (True White) - Arthur Wang (Indie, Import)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductMeta\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductMeta__Description Rte\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e One Ephemeral deck:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e 80 cards on thick, 16pt non-reflective matte stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e Magnetic book-style box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e Guide booklet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e Standard Tarot size, 2.75\"x4.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e Printed and packaged locally!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eEphemere\u003c\/em\u003e follows in the footsteps of literary classics, historic mythology, and ancient Anthropological Discoveries to inspire a new odyssey. Through it, we experience a journey from Humble Origins to inspiring moments, heartbreaking defeat to Lifelong lessons, and triumphant victories that build an Enduring legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe major Arcana cards have been reimagined as a \"Hero's Journey\" in place of the classic \"Fool's Journey\".\u003c\/strong\u003e Just as the Epic of Gilgamesh centers around a hero's struggle to Conquer death and his own ephemerality, Ephemere follows a Timeless story of our willpower, struggles, failures, and how we pick up the pieces to continue onwards. \u003cstrong\u003eThe majority of these major Arcana cards retain strong parallels to traditional Rider Waite-Smith counterparts, although some will seem completely new. These reimagined majors are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e Origin, Dream, Summon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e Fighter, Alchemist, Keeper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e Voyager, Dulcess, Nemesis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e Obscurio, Burn, Healer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e Seeker, Counterpoint (m\/f), (m\/m), (f\/f)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e Defiance, Crescendo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e Victor, Sacrifice, Ovation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e Death, Legacy, Continuum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe booklet, co-written by Mat Auryn and Arthur Wang\u003c\/strong\u003e , will detail the similarities and differences between these new cards and the traditional RWS majors, as well as diving into the expanded storyline of the Hero's Journey. The Minor Arcana cards still follow traditional Rider Waite-Smith symbolism and the classic 4 suits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003e WATER RESISTANCE:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e TrueBlack's water resistance is a unique property of both the cardstock and its coating. Water will not penetrate the front and back, although the edges are more vulnerable in a spill or complete submersion. In these cases, be sure to pat dry the edges first and let dry before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e Although ultimately composed of paper stock and still susceptible to damage through extended submersion, TrueBlack cards may be submerged for several times longer than average cards before permanent water damage. Good news if you're prone to accidents!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003e CURLED CARDS:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTrueBlack's cardstock was uniquely chosen for its density, thickness, and water resistance, but can be susceptible to curling over time through heat and humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e To counteract this curl, simply curl the cards in the opposite direction around a cylinder (ideally about 1.75 inches in diameter, although a can of Red Bull works). Use a few cards at a time, making sure to wrap the entire card, from edge to edge, around the cylinder for just a couple of seconds. The cards may seem \"over-corrected\" at first, but will even out over the course of the day. Presto!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003e CLEANING YOUR CARDS:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e The non-reflective, matte finish of the cards enhances the artwork and the glossy foil designs, but can also display oils from fingerprints easily. To prevent this, you can wash your hands with soap prior to use. Otherwise, to clean your cards, just wipe with a clean, slightly damp towel. Voila!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003e MAINTAINING PAINTED EDGES:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTrueBlack cards come with hand-painted black edges, although the edges are a card's most vulnerable area! It is normal that this paint will abrade and fade with use. The easiest way to keep the edges intact is to shuffle using methods that limit edge-to-edge contact, as the sharp edges can cut into each other and damage the cards. Methods such as the \"overhand\" and \"Hindu\" shuffle are the safest, while the \"messy pile\" can lead to scuffed edges quite quickly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e To retouch a scuffed edge, just use a permanent black marker. 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